The Company operates a Scrip Dividend Scheme which provides shareholders with the opportunity to receive their dividends in the form of new ordinary shares in the Company instead of cash. Circular setting out the terms and conditions of the Scrip Dividend Scheme proposed at the Company's 2009 AGM.

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Shareholders who wish to join the Scrip Dividend Scheme for the 2009 final dividend (payable 21 May 2010) should ensure a mandate form is completed (for certificated shares only) or the appropriate CREST instruction is given and received by the Company’s registrar no later than 22 April 2010.