Last checked at 18 Mar 2021 07:01
18 March 2021
888 Holdings Plc
("888" or "the Group")
Dividend declaration
888 (LSE: 888), one of the world's leading online betting and gaming companies, announces that its board of directors has recommended the payment of a final dividend comprising 10.4 cents per share, plus an additional one-off 1.6 cents per share.
Together with the interim dividend paid in November 2020, this totals 18.0 cents per share for the year.
Subject to shareholder approval of the final dividend at the Annual General Meeting, to be held on 20 May 2021, the board of directors has approved a record date of 26 March 2021 and a payment date of 24 May 2021. The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 25 March 2021.
Holders of shares may elect to reinvest their final dividend*. The latest election date is 13 April 2021.
Holders of shares in certificated form and those holders of depositary interests will receive the dividend in pounds sterling. Conversion between the declared USD rate and GBP will take place on 14 May 2021.
* Any holder wishing to participate in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan or wanting to change their previous election should contact Link Asset Services on 0371 664 0381. Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge. Calls outside the United Kingdom will be charged at the applicable international rate. Lines are open between 09:00 - 17:30, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays in England and Wales.
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Enquiries and further information:
888 Holdings Plc | +350 200 49 800 |
Yariv Dafna, Chief Financial Officer | |
Hudson Sandler - 888@hudsonsandler.com Alex Brennan Bertie Berger Andy Richards | +44(0) 207 796 4133 |
About 888 Holdings Plc:
888 Holdings plc (and together with its subsidiaries, "888" or the "Group") is one of the world's leading online betting and gaming companies. 888 listed on the on the Main market of the London Stock Exchange in 1997. 888's mission is to supply its customers with innovative and market-leading online betting and gaming products, above all in a safe and secure environment. Safer gambling is a core focus for the Group and, at the beginning of 2020, 888 launched its 'Safer. Better. Together' safer gambling strategy and commitments.
888 has been at the forefront of the online gaming industry since foundation in 1997, leveraging its proprietary technology to provide to players and B2B partners an innovative and world-class online gaming experience.
During 2019 888 was named Casino Operator of the Year at the prestigious EGR industry awards and, in 2020, the company was proud to be recognised at the 2020 Gaming Intelligence awards as winner in the Casino Operator of the Year category. In 2020, 888 also won two prestigious awards for its poker platform at the 2020 Poker Listings Operator Awards in the Most Improved Software and Best Beginner Software categories.
The Group is structured into two lines of business: B2C, under the 888 brands, and B2B, conducted through Dragonfish, which provides partners a leading platform through which to establish an online gaming presence and monetise their own brands in a safe and responsible manner.
888's consumer facing websites offer more than just online betting and gaming. They are entertainment destinations: places where people can enjoy a truly interactive experience and be part of an online community that shares common interests. 888's strong and trusted brands are all accessible through www.888.com.
Find out more about 888 at http://corporate.888.com/.