WHIreland Regulatory News (WHI)

28 Apr 2005 12:16

W.H. Ireland Group PLC28 April 2005 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 in respect of the final andspecial dividends (as announced on 21st February 2005 and as set out in thecircular to shareholders dated 20th March 2003) have been received from theholders of 775,353 ordinary shares of 5p each ("Shares") in aggregate, representing approximately 4.9 % of the existing issued ordinary share capital. Accordingly 17,334 new Shares have been issued in satisfaction of such elections,bringing the enlarged issued ordinary share capital to 15,740,546 Shares. Thecost to the Company of the dividends made in cash amounts to approximately £523,175.00 in total. Application has been made to the London Stock Exchange foradmission to trading on AIM of the 17,334 new Shares. Dealings are expected tocommence and CREST member accounts are expected to be credited on 29th April 2005 at 8.00am. Enquiries: Derek Ashford, Finance Director0161 832 2174 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange