7 Mar 2012 08:00
RNS ANNOUNCEMENT
iShares II Public Limited Company
(the "Company")
7 March 2012
Changes to the dividend distribution dates of the Company
The dividend cycle for the sub-funds of the Company listed in the Schedule (the "Sub-funds") is to be reduced by seven days: from 37 days to 30 days. The current and new dividend distribution dates are set out in the Schedule.
The dividend policy applicable to the Sub-funds is not being changed and each Sub-fund will continue to operate a monthly, semi-annual or quarterly dividend distribution policy (as appropriate) as stated in the applicable prospectus. The changes being made are to the exact distribution dates, within the applicable distribution periods.
The new dividend distribution dates will be effective from 11 April 2012 and will continue to be paid on the dates indicated until further notice.
Further enquiries - please contact:
iShares - General Enquiries 0845 357 7000
Chris Clarke (PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP) 0207 212 1798
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SCHEDULE
Current and new dividend distribution dates
Fund | Dividend Policy | Q2 (2012) | Q3 (2012) | Q4 (2012) | Q1 (2013) |
iShares STOXX Europe 50 | Quarterly | 23 May 16 May 2012 | 22 August 15 August 2012 | 21 November 14 November 2012 | 22 February 15 February 2013
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