WHIreland Regulatory News (WHI)

24 Apr 2007 16:02

W.H. Ireland Group PLC24 April 2007 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 28 February2007 and as set out in the circular to shareholders dated 20 March 2003) havebeen received from the holders of 4,940,633 ordinary shares of 5p each("Shares") in aggregate, representing approximately 30.25 % of the existingissued ordinary share capital. Accordingly, 122,386 new Shares were issued in satisfaction of such elections,bringing the enlarged issued ordinary share capital to 16,452,388. The cost tothe Company of the dividend made in cash amounts to approximately £340,271.07 intotal. Application has been made to the London Stock Exchange for admission to tradingon AIM of the 122,386 new Shares. Dealings are expected to commence and CRESTmember accounts are expected to be credited on 27 April 2007 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