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20.1 |
Distributions
to shareholders |
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Capital distribution for
the 2005 financial year of 67 cents per
share approved by shareholders on 27 July
2005 and paid on 22 August 2005 |
316 |
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Final dividend No 12
for the 2004 financial year of 67 cents
per share declared on 7 June 2004 and paid
on 10 August 2004 |
— |
237 |
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316 |
237 |
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Less: Dividends
in respect of the following: |
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Treasury shares |
(6) |
(6) |
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Policyholder investments
accounted for as treasury shares under IFRS |
(12) |
(10) |
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298 |
221 |
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20.2 |
Distributions
per share |
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Distributions to shareholders
(refer note 20.1 above) |
298 |
221 |
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Number of shares in issue,
net of treasury shares (millions) |
445 |
330 |
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Distribution per share
(cents) |
67 |
67 |
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20.3 |
Proposed distribution
per share |
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The directors have recommended
a distribution to shareholders of 59 cents
per share by way of a reduction in share
premium for the year ended 31 March 2006.
The terms and conditions of the capital
reduction are subject to specific approval
by shareholders at the forthcoming annual
general meeting to be held on 8 August 2006. |
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