Shareholder Information
Registrars
The Registrars of the Company are:
Capita Registrars (Jersey) Limited
PO Box 532
St Helier
Jersey
JE4 5UW
The Registrars maintain the name, address and details of holdings of all shares held in The Stanley Gibbons Group plc. If you have a query concerning your shareholding in the Company please contact the Registrars at:
Capita Registrars (Jersey) Limited
Shareholder Services
The Registry
34 Beckenham Road
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 4TU
Telephone: 0871 664 0300 NB Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras. Callers from overseas should telephone: +44 20 8639 3399
Please note that it is essential to keep the Registrar informed of any changes in your name or address so as to ensure that your details are kept up to date and you receive all shareholder mailings and dividend payments.
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Recent Statements & Announcements
- Regulatory Announcement - Block Listing Application - 15 May 2013 13.29
- Regulatory Announcement - Board Appointment and Result of AGM - 1 May 2013 14.04
- Regulatory Announcement - AGM Trading Statement - 1 May 2013 07:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 9 April 2013 16:10
- Regulatory Announcement - Issue of Equity - 3 April 2013 16.14
- Regulatory Announcement - Final Results - March 2013 - 22 March 2013 7:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Block Listing Application - 18 February 2013 09:07
- Regulatory Announcement - Directorate Change - 31 January 2013 16:34
- Regulatory Announcement - Director/PDMR Shareholding - 15 January 2013 14:03
- Regulatory Announcement - Director Shareholding & Issue of Equity - 14 January 2013 17:56
- Regulatory Announcement - Trading Update - 11 January 2013 07:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Blocklisting Interim Review - 15 November 2012 08:32
- Regulatory Announcement - Closing of Acquisition - 06 November 2012 14:34
- Regulatory Announcement - Director/PDMR Shareholding - 31 October 2012 15:56
- Regulatory Announcement - Acquisition and Placing - 31 October 2012 07:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 29 October 2012 14:15
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 31 August 2012 08:47
- Regulatory Announcement - Half Yearly Report - 10 August 2012 07:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Directorate Change - 03 Aug 2012 11:40
- Regulatory Announcement - Block Listing Application - 09 May 2012 16:09
- Regulatory Announcement - Grant of Options - 08 May 2012 14:09
- Regulatory Announcement - Result of AGM - 02 May 2012 11:57
- Regulatory Announcement - AGM Trading Statement - 02 May 2012 07:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Issue of Equity - 19 April 2012 09:58
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 11 April 2012 18:25
- Regulatory Announcement - Final Results - March 2012 - 23 March 2012 7:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Director/PDMR Shareholding - 18 January 2012 13:21
- Regulatory Announcement - Trading Update - 16 January 2012 07:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Directorate Change - 4th November 2011 15:15
- Regulatory Announcement - Director/PDMR Shareholding - 19 October 2011 14:34
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 12 October 2011 16:32
- Regulatory Announcement - Director Shareholding & Issue of Equity - 11 Oct 2011 12:10
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 03 October 2011 12:24
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 23 September 2011 10:55
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 16 August 2011 13:27
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 16 August 2011 13:24
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 12 August 2011 14:45
- Regulatory Announcement - Half Yearly Report - 05 August 2011 07:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Issue of Equity - 04 July 2011 10:13
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 15 June 2011 16:26
- Regulatory Announcement - Director/PDMR Shareholding - 09 June 2011 08:51
- Regulatory Announcement - Director Shareholding & Issue of Equity - 03 June 2011 07:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 25 May 2011 14:35
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 24 May 2011 12:26
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 24 May 2011 12:22
- Regulatory Announcement - Grant of Options - 09 May 2011 17:28
- Regulatory Announcement - AGM Results - 27 Apr 2011 15:46
- Regulatory Announcement - AGM Trading Statement - 27 Apr 2011 07:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 19 Apr 2011 16:53
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 14 Apr 2011 12:53
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 14 Apr 2011 12:51
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 31 March, 2011 16:17
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 31 March, 2011 16:13
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 31 March, 2011 11:02
- Regulatory Announcement - Final Results - 25 March 2011 - 25 March, 2011 7:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 22 March, 2011 8:26
- Regulatory Announcement - Notice of Results - 18 March, 2011 7:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Change of Adviser - 31 January, 2011 7:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Trading Update - 17 January, 2011 7:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 30 November, 2010 16:33
- Regulatory Announcement - Acquisition - 21 September, 2010 7:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Acquisition - 2 September, 2010 7:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Half Yearly Report - 6 August, 2010 7:00
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 28 July, 2010 13:13
- Regulatory Announcement - Grant Of Options - 2 June, 2010 12:50
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 27 May, 2010 9:04
- Regulatory Announcement - Holding(s) in Company - 26 May, 2010 12:41
- Regulatory Announcement - Result of AGM and Board Changes - 28 April, 2010 14:38
- Regulatory Announcement - Trading Statement - 28 April, 2010 8:51
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Advisers
Nominated Advisor and Broker
Peel Hunt LLP
Moor House
120 London Wall
London, EC2Y 5ET
Auditors
Nexia Smith & Williamson
Portwall Place
Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NA
Legal Advisors
VerrasLaw
22 Hill Street
St Helier
Jersey
JE2 4YE
NMourant Ozannes
22 Grenville Street
St Helier
Jersey
JE4 8PX
Lawrence Graham LLP
4 More London Riverside
London
SE1 2AU
Principal Bankers
NatWest
71 Bath Street
St Helier
Jersey
JE4 8PJ
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC
3 Hampshire Corporate Park
Templars Way
Chandlers Ford
Hampshire
SO53 3RY
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Securities Information
Securities Restrictions
The shares of The Stanley Gibbons Group plc are only listed on AIM. Currently there are no restrictions on the transfer of the Company’s securities on AIM.
Securities in Issue (this information is updated every 6 months)
At 31 December 2012 the issued share capital of the Company consisted of 28,421,499 Ordinary shares of 1p each. No shares were held in treasury.
Percentage of AIM Securities in issue not in public hands (this information is updated every 6 months)
At 31 December 2012
Nil per cent of the shares were not in public hands.
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Substantial Shareholdings at 10th April 2013
The Company has been notified of the following interests in 3% or more of its share capital:
| | | Shareholder | Shares | % | BlackRock, Inc of which BlackRock UK Emerging Companies Hedge Fund owns approximately 8.9% | 3,724,271 | 12.96 | | FMR LLC | 1,350,000 | 5.34 | | Barclays PLC | 1,293,594 | 5.14 | | Artemis Investment Management Limited | 1,000,000 | 3.97 | |
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Analyst Coverage
Peel Hunt LLP - NOMAD and Broker to the Company
Contact: Charles Hall
Tel: 020 7418 8900
Research notes are regularly published by Peel Hunt on The Stanley Gibbons Group plc. Copies are available:
1. For professional intermediaries only from Peel Hunt or
2. For all investors from Richard Purkis, Company Secretary at: rpurkis@stanleygibbons.com
The Stanley Gibbons Group plc is followed by the analyst(s) listed above. Please note that any opinions, estimates or forecasts regarding the Company's performance made by these analysts are theirs alone and do not represent opinions, forecasts or predictions of The Stanley Gibbons Group plc or its management. The Stanley Gibbons Group plc does not by its reference or distribution imply its endorsement or concurrence with such information, conclusions or recommendations.
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Annual General Meeting
The Company's Annual General Meeting was held in Jersey on 1 May 2013 where the following Resolutions were proposed and carried unanimously:
Resolution 1: To receive and adopt the Report and Accounts for the period ended 31 December 2012
Proxies: Total proxy votes cast were 8,275,543 of which 8,250,562 were in favour, 3,346 against and 26,642 at discretion. 203 votes were witheld
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Resolution 2: To declare a Final Dividend of 3.75p per ordinary share
Proxies: Total proxy votes cast were 8,275,543 of which 8,250,562 were in favour, 500 against and 24,481 at discretion. 0 votes were withheld.
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Resolution 3: To re-elect MP Magee as a Director
Proxies: Total proxy votes cast were 8,275,543 of which 8,243,249 were in favour, 1,516 against and 29,858 at discretion. 920 votes were withheld.
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Resolution 4: To re-elect DM Bralsford as a Director
Proxies: Total proxy votes cast were 8,275,543 of which 8,231,975 were in favour, 6,790 against and 35,858 at discretion. 920 votes were withheld.
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Resolution 5: To re-elect DPJ Duff as a Director
Proxies: Total proxy votes cast were 8,275,543 of which 8,241,499 were in favour, 1,700 against and 31,673 at discretion. 671 votes were withheld.
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Resolution 6: To re-appoint Nexia Smith & Williamson as auditors
Proxies: Total proxy votes cast were 8,275,543 of which 8,234,107 were in favour, 2,846 against and 37,424 at discretion. 1,166 votes were withheld.
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Special
Resolution 7: To authorise the Company to make market purchases of its own shares
Proxies: Total proxy votes cast were 8,275,543 of which 8,214,366 were in favour, 20,097 against and 26,222 at discretion. 14,458 votes were withheld.
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Tax Benefits for AIM Company Investors
The London Stock Exchange has published 'A Guide to AIM tax benefits'. Produced by AIM and accountants Baker Tilly, this guide provides an up to date account of the tax benefits available to AIM investors.
To access the London Stock Exchange publication listing please click the link below.
Tax benefits for AIM investors
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FAQs
Below is a list of questions frequently asked by shareholders and potential investors and the answers.
1.What am I entitled to as a registered shareholder?
2.When are the dividends paid?
3.Is there a Dividend Reinvestment Plan?
4.What do I do if I have lost my share certificate?
5.I have just changed my address, who needs to know?
6.I have recently changed my name, what should I do?
7.How do I inform the Company of the death of a shareholder?
8.How can I buy and sell shares?
9.Is this a good time to buy/sell Stanley Gibbons Group shares?
10.How can I check today's share price?
11.I have a question about the tax on my shares - who do I speak to?
12.When is the Annual General Meeting (AGM)?
13.When are the next results being announced?
14.How can I obtain a copy of the Annual or Interim Report?
1. What am I entitled to as a registered shareholder?
When you acquire shares in The Stanley Gibbons Group plc you become a part owner of the Company. As a shareholder you are entitled to:
- attend and vote in person or by proxy at the company's Annual General Meeting
- receive payment of Interim and Final Dividends
- receive the Annual and Interim Report and Accounts and any other circulars to shareholders
- participate in any current shareholder offers and discounts as listed on the 'Shareholders Offers and Discounts' page.
2. When are the dividends paid?
The Company implemented a progressive dividend policy by paying Interim and Special Dividends in September 2004. It is intended to pay dividends each year. The amounts per share will be announced when the Final and Interim results are released.
Click here to view the Corporate Calendar.
3. Is there a Dividend Reinvestment Plan?
You can elect to receive future dividends as shares rather than cash by participating in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). This service, provided by Capita IRG Trustees Ltd, allows you to use your cash dividend to buy shares.
For further information about the Dividend Reinvestment Plan, please contact Capita on 0871 664 0381 (calls to this number cost 10p per minute plus any network extras) or, if calling from overseas, +44 20 8639 3402. Alternatively email shares@capitaregistrars.com
This is not a recommendation to buy shares and this service may not be suitable for all investors. Terms, conditions and risks apply. Capita IRG Trustees Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
4. What do I do if I have lost my share certificate?
The Company's Registrars, Capita Registrars (Jersey) Limited, keep a record of your name, address and the number of shares that you own and can arrange to issue a duplicate certificate if necessary.
If you have lost a certificate please report this to the Registrars, as soon as possible on 0871 664 0300 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras) or +44 20 8639 3399 from overseas so they can put a "stop" on that certificate.
Before a replacement certificate can be issued, you will be sent a Letter of Indemnity to complete should a dispute arise over ownership at a later stage.
For more information, please click on Registrars.
5. I have just changed my address, who needs to know?
When you change address, it is important that you inform the Registrars as soon as possible to ensure that you receive all shareholder communications. You can do this by downloading the relevant form. Please click on Registrars. Alternatively you can send a letter to the Registrars, which should include the following details:
- the name of the Company
- your name in full, as shown on your share certificate
- your previous address
- your new address
- your shareholder account number (this can be found on your share certificate)
NB: All correspondence must be signed
For security reasons, the Registrars cannot accept address changes over the telephone or by e-mail.
6. I have recently changed my name, what should I do?
You can do this by downloading the relevant form. Please click on Registrars.
Alternatively you can write to the Registrars giving full details of the following:
- the name of the Company
- your old name, as shown on your share certificate
- your new name
- a copy of any legal documentation, such as marriage certificate or deed poll.
Where your name has changed as a result of separation or divorce, and you wish to revert to your maiden name, a copy of any supporting documentation must be sent to the Registrars.
NB: All correspondence must be signed.
7. How do I inform the Company of the death of a shareholder?
Arrangements can vary depending on the country of residence of the deceased and whether the shares were held solely or jointly. For further details please click on Registrars or telephone the Registrars' Shareholder Helpline on 0871 664 0300 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras) or +44 20 8639 3399 from overseas.
8. How can I buy and sell shares?
If you want to buy more shares or sell shares you already own, this must be done through a stockbroker. The London Stock Exchange provides a "Guide to Share Investment Services" which gives a number of companies offering share-dealing services. For more information, please visit their website at http://www.londonstockexchange.com/
9. Is this a good time to buy/sell Stanley Gibbons Group shares?
Under the Financial Services Act, we are not authorised to provide investment advice to investors on share dealing. For advice on dealing, please contact your stockbroker or financial adviser.
10. How can I check today's share price?
Click here to view the current share price.
11. I have a question about the tax on my shares - who do I speak to?
Your financial adviser.
12. When is the Annual General Meeting (AGM)?
The 2013 AGM was held on Wednesday 1st May 2013 at the Banjo Jersey, 8 Beresford Street, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands.
Click here to view resolutions and votes cast.
13. When are the next results being announced?
The Final results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2013 were announced on Friday 22 March 2013. The Interim results for the 6 months ending 30 June 2013 are scheduled to be announced on Thursday 8 August 2013.
Click here to view the full Corporate Calendar for 2013.
14. How can I obtain a copy of the Annual or Interim Report?
Click here to download a copy of the Report or email rpurkis@stanleygibbons.com to receive a copy by post.
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