Last checked at 12 Jan 2011 09:30
12 January 2011
James Halstead plc ("James Halstead" or the "Company")
Bonus Issue
At the Company's Annual General Meeting on 3 December 2010, shareholders unanimously approved a resolution granting the Company the authority to undertake a bonus issue of new ordinary James Halstead shares of 5p each ("Ordinary Shares"). Holders of Ordinary Shares as at the close of business on the record date of 13 January 2011 will receive one new Ordinary Share for every Ordinary Share then held.
The bonus issue will become effective on 14 January 2011, when stock accounts in CREST will be credited with the new Ordinary Shares. Definitive certificates for new Ordinary Shares will be posted to shareholders no later than 28 January 2011. Shareholders should be aware that any share transactions from 14 January 2011 will not qualify for the bonus issue.
Enquiries:
James Halstead plc Malcolm Shilton Company Secretary
| Tel: 0161 767 2500
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Altium Ben Thorne Paul Chamberlain
| Tel: 020 7484 4040 |