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A searchable repository of documentation, speeches and announcements relevant to ASX shareholders, market participants, the media, and the general public.ASX Dividend Information
Upcoming Dividend Dates
Upcoming ASX dividend dates are detailed below:
FY12*
| Half-year interim dividend | |
|---|---|
| Ex-dividend date | 27 February 2012 |
| Record date for dividend entitlements | 02 March 2012 |
| Payment date | 21 March 2012 |
| Full-year final dividend | |
| Ex-dividend date | 27 August 2012 |
| Record date for dividend entitlements | 31 August 2012 |
| Payment date | 19 September 2012 |
*Dates are subject to final ASX Limited Board approval and Listing Rule 3.1 disclosure.
ASX Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP)
On 28th July 2009 ASX Limited (ASX) announced the framework for a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) to enable eligible Shareholders to re-invest dividends in additional ASX shares. ASX Announcement (PDF 1.0MB)
The DRP enables eligible shareholders to re-invest DRP-applicable dividends in additional ASX Group shares. The ASX Group Board will determine whether the DRP applies to each dividend at the time it considers the declaration of that dividend. ASX Group will announce whether the DRP applies to a dividend at the same time as that dividend is announced.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan Booklet (including Plan Rules)
This booklet (PDF 479KB) contains information in relation to the DRP. Please read the booklet carefully. A copy of the Plan Rules of the DRP is included in the booklet, which you should read carefully before deciding whether to participate in the DRP.
Any information provided by ASX Group in the booklet is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal circumstances. You should consult your own financial or legal adviser if you are unsure about what is the best option for you. You should also seek your own taxation advice before deciding what is best for you.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan Instruction Form
You must use a Dividend Reinvestment Plan Instruction Form (PDF 323KB) to apply to participate in the DRP, vary your participation or cancel your participation. A personalised DRP Instruction Form can also be obtained by contacting the share registry.
Completed DRP Instruction Forms should be sent to the share registry at the address shown on the DRP Instruction Form.
Dividend Payment History
| Ex date | Record date | Payable | Amount | Type | DRP Discount |
| 29/08/11 | 02/09/11 | 22/09/11 | 93.0c | Final | NA |
| 28/02/11 | 04/03/11 | 24/03/11 | 90.2c | Interim | NA |
| 30/08/10 | 03/09/10 | 27/09/10 | 84.0c | Final | 1.5% |
| 01/03/10 | 05/03/10 | 29/03/10 | 89.1c | Interim | 1.5% |
| 27/08/09 | 02/09/09 | 24/09/09 | 74.5c | Final | 2.5% |
| 24/02/09 | 02/03/09 | 27/03/09 | 90.4c | Interim | NA |
| 20/08/08 | 26/08/08 | 17/09/08 | 93.9c | Final | NA |
| 21/02/08 | 27/02/08 | 20/03/08 | 98.5c | Interim | NA |
| 22/08/07 | 28/08/07 | 18/09/07 | 91.5c | Final | NA |
| 21/02/07 | 27/07/07 | 16/03/07 | 72.3 | Interim | NA |
| 12/07/06 | 18/07/06 | 09/08/06 | 63.9c | Final | NA |