WHIreland Regulatory News (WHI)

14 Sep 2006 14:04

W.H. Ireland Group PLC14 September 2006 W H Ireland Group plc ('WHI' or the 'Company') Scrip dividend election The board of the Company announces the following information in relation to theordinary share capital of the Company; Scrip Dividend Elections to accept the scrip dividend alternative (as announced on 1 August2006 and as set out in the circular to shareholders dated 20 March 2003) havebeen received from the holders of 3,825,913 ordinary shares of 5p each('Shares') in aggregate, representing approximately 23.59% of the existingissued ordinary share capital. Accordingly, 43,990 new Shares will be issued in satisfaction of such elections,bringing the enlarged issued ordinary share capital to 16,265,319. The cost tothe Company of the dividend payable in cash amounts to approximately £178,185 intotal. Application will be made to the London Stock Exchange for admission to tradingon AIM of the 43,990 new Shares. Dealings are expected to commence and CRESTmember accounts are expected to be credited on 29 September 2006 at 8.00am. Enquiries Mike Frame 0161 832 2174Company Secretary This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange