Less Ads, More Data, More Tools Register for FREE

Pin to quick picksWameja Di Regulatory News (WJA)

  • There is currently no data for WJA

Distribution to Shareholders

10 Jun 2011 07:00

RNS Number : 2185I
eServGlobal Limited
10 June 2011
 

 

ESERVGLOBAL LIMITED ("eServGlobal" or "Company")

DISTRIBUTION TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

10 June 2011

 

Further to the announcement made by eServGlobal Limited (ASX: ESV & LSE: ESG) on 25 November 2010 regarding the proposed distribution to shareholders (as voted upon by shareholders at the Company's last AGM), the Company has undergone an extensive process with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regarding the distribution. Subject to the matters set out below, and as a result of the enhanced opportunities on Homesend and PayMobile, the amount of the distribution will be amended to A$0.29 per share rather than A$0.33 per share.

During this review period, the Australian dollar has strengthened considerably. As such, for UK investors who hold shares by way of depositary interests and who now make up more than 46% of the company's register, the total distribution is currently valued at £0.19 per share, a small reduction from the £0.205 per share value as at the 25 October 2010 announcement.

The distribution does not impact the A$24M from the sale of the USP business remaining in escrow.

The payment is to be made partly as capital and partly as a dividend:-

·; 16.85 cents per share by way of a return of capital

·; 12.15 cents per share by way of a dividend:

o 8.30 cents per share will be franked, with an attached franking credit of 3.55 cents per share

o 3.85 cents per share will be unfranked.

 

The split in the payment to shareholders between capital return and dividend results solely from the view that the ATO has formed in relation to the taxation treatment of the payment.

It is important to note that the payment of the proposed distribution is subject to:

·; a further shareholders' meeting approving the revised form of distribution; and

·; a Class Ruling from the ATO confirming this treatment, expected by early July.

 

The distribution should not be subject to Australian withholding tax for non-Australian shareholders, as the unfranked portion of the dividend will be paid from "conduit foreign income". This change in structure should therefore make no difference to the withholding tax liability of non-Australian shareholders who now make up 71% of the Company's register.

 

Australian shareholders subject to capital gains tax on the ultimate sale of their shares should have a cost base reduction of A$0.1685 per share.

It is anticipated that the ATO will issue a Class Ruling by early July, outlining their view on the tax treatment of the arrangements.

The Company expects to call a shareholders' meeting after the Company receives the Class Ruling and if approved, proposes to pay this distribution in mid-August 2011. The Company will provide more detail regarding the date of the shareholders' meeting, the record date and the date for payment once the Class Ruling is received.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

eServGlobal specializes in Mobile Money solutions and Value-Added Services (VAS), to help Telco Service Providers increase their revenue and gain and maintain customer ownership.

 

eServGlobal invests heavily in product development, using carrier-grade, next-generation technology and aligning with the requirements of more than 60 customers in over 45 countries. For 24 years, mobile, fixed, Internet and multiplay telco providers have used our capabilities to lead and innovate in their local markets, leveraging their core assets and their trusted agent and subscriber relationships.

 

With 13 offices globally, eServGlobal provides full "end-to-end" and "any account to any account" Mobile Financial Services and International Money Transfers.

Our Value Added Services in promotions, loyalty, messaging, and multiplay are focused around the transaction and enable service providers to engage with the subscriber in a personalized and dynamic manner.

To reduce time-to market and manage exposure to CAPEX, we now offer multiple licensing alternatives, including SaaS-based flexible, revenue-share pricing.

eServGlobal Limited is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: ESV) and the London Stock Exchange AIM market (LSE: ESG). More information can be found at: www.eservglobal.com

 

 

eServGlobal Limited

T: +61 7 3302 0194

Tom Rowe

info@eservglobal.com

Company Secretary

Cenkos Securities plc

www.cenkos.com

Ivonne Cantú/Stephen Keys (Nomad)

T: +44 (0) 20 7397 8980

Alex Aylen/Julian Morse (Sales)

icantu@cenkos.com

 

 

This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
 
END
 
 
MSCMMGMVMGFGMZG
Date   Source Headline
13th Sep 20217:00 amRNSCancellation - WAMEJA LIMITED
9th Sep 202111:45 amRNSCourt Approval of Scheme of Arrangement
2nd Sep 20215:50 pmRNSResults of Scheme Meeting
31st Aug 20219:15 amRNSHalf-year Report & Appendix 4D
20th Aug 20218:10 amRNSScheme Meeting - Change to Virtual Meeting only
2nd Aug 20217:00 amRNSNotice of Scheme Meeting
27th Jul 202110:15 amRNSOrder to Convene Scheme Meeting
6th Jul 20218:10 amRNSScheme of Arrangement - Indicative Timetable
5th Jul 20217:00 amRNSHomeSend KPI Update
23rd Jun 20217:00 amRNSHomeSend Capital Contribution
21st Jun 20217:00 amRNSResolution of Potential Indemnity Claims
18th Jun 20218:00 amRNSScheme of Arrangement - Third Amendment to SIA
28th May 20218:40 amRNSResult of AGM
24th May 20218:15 amRNSScheme of Arrangement - Second Amendment to SIA
28th Apr 20217:00 amRNSNotice of AGM
23rd Apr 20217:00 amRNSHomeSend KPI Update
9th Apr 20217:00 amRNSScheme of Arrangement - Amendment to SIA
31st Mar 20214:15 pmRNSFull Year Statutory Accounts
18th Mar 20217:00 amRNSHomeSend Capital Contribution
18th Mar 20217:00 amRNSScheme of Arrangement Update
26th Feb 20218:40 amRNSPreliminary Final Report
5th Feb 20217:40 amRNSScheme of Arrangement Update
3rd Feb 20217:00 amRNSHomeSend KPI Update
26th Jan 20218:15 amRNSHolding(s) in Company
20th Jan 202111:00 amRNSChange in substantial holding
19th Jan 202112:24 pmRNSHolding(s) in Company
11th Jan 20217:00 amRNSHolding(s) in Company
17th Dec 20207:00 amRNSMastercard Facility Amendment
3rd Dec 20207:00 amRNSScheme of Arrangement Update
5th Nov 20207:00 amRNSScheme of Arrangement Update
23rd Oct 20208:00 amRNSScheme of Arrangement Update
15th Oct 20207:00 amRNSHomeSend KPI Update
10th Sep 20209:05 amRNSSecond Price Monitoring Extn
10th Sep 20209:00 amRNSPrice Monitoring Extension
10th Sep 20207:00 amRNSScheme Implementation Agreement
4th Sep 20207:00 amRNSHolding(s) in Company
1st Sep 20207:00 amRNSHalf-year Report & Appendix 4D
12th Aug 20207:00 amRNSHomeSend Facility Update
28th Jul 20208:00 amRNSHomeSend KPI Update
1st Jul 20207:00 amRNSLoan Facility for HomeSend
2nd Jun 20208:33 amRNSHolding(s) in Company
27th May 20207:45 amRNSResult of AGM
5th May 202011:41 amRNSHolding(s) in Company
27th Apr 20207:30 amRNSNotice of AGM
20th Apr 20207:00 amRNSHomeSend KPI update
18th Mar 20207:00 amRNSNotice of AGM
28th Feb 202010:30 amRNSPreliminary Final Report
28th Feb 20207:00 amRNSHomeSend KPI update
5th Feb 202010:00 amRNSHolding(s) in Company
30th Jan 20209:18 amRNSHolding(s) in Company

Due to London Stock Exchange licensing terms, we stipulate that you must be a private investor. We apologise for the inconvenience.

To access our Live RNS you must confirm you are a private investor by using the button below.