Last checked at 22 Aug 2013 13:50
22 August 2013
DRAX GROUP PLC
(Symbol: DRX)
SUBMISSION OF THE HALF YEAR REPORT 2013 TO THE NATIONAL STORAGE MECHANISM
MAILING OF THE HALF YEAR REPORT 2013 TO SHAREHOLDERS
KEY DATES RELATING TO THE INTERIM DIVIDEND
Following the announcement on 30 July 2013 of its Half year results for the 6 months ended
30 June 2013, Drax Group plc now confirms:
- the submission of the Half year report 2013 to the National Storage Mechanism;
- details of the mailing of the Half year report 2013 to shareholders; and
- the key dates regarding the interim dividend.
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Submission of the Half year report 2013 to the National Storage Mechanism
In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.1 a copy of the Half year report 2013 has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will be available for viewing shortly.
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Mailing of the Half year report 2013 to shareholders
The Half year report 2013 will be mailed on 22 August 2013, to those registered shareholders of Drax Group plc who have elected to receive hard copy documentation.
The Half year report 2013 will also be available from 23 August 2013 as follows:
- for viewing on the Company's website, www.drax.com; and/or
- by writing to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office; Drax Power Station, Selby, North Yorkshire YO8 8PH.
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Interim dividend
Detailed below are the key dates regarding the interim dividend:
25 September2013 - ordinary shares marked ex-interim dividend
27 September 2013 - record date for entitlement to the interim dividend
11 October 2013 - payment of the interim dividend
The rate of the interim dividend is 8.7 pence per share.
Philip Hudson
Company Secretary
22 August 2013