29 Jul 2016 17:00
Merlin Entertainments plc
Interim Dividend 2016
29 July 2016
Merlin Entertainments, Europe's leading and the world's second‐largest visitor attraction operator, announced on 28 July 2016 an interim dividend for the 2016 financial year as follows:
Dividend Amount: | 2.2 pence per Ordinary Share (gross of tax)
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Ex-dividend Date: | 11 August 2016
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Record Date: | 12 August 2016
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Payment Date: | 19 September 2016
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Dividend Re-Investment Plan: | The Company will also provide a Dividend Re-Investment Plan (DRIP). The last day for electing for the DRIP will be 26 August 2016. |
Contact details:
For further information please contact:
Investors
Alistair Windybank/Simon Whittington | +44 (0)1202 440 082 |
Media
Brunswick Craig Breheny / Fiona Micallef-Eynaud |
+44 (0)20 7404 5959 |
Notes to Editors
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin operates over 100 attractions, 13 hotels and 5 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4 continents. The Company aims to deliver memorable experiences to its more than 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its circa 27,000 employees (peak season).