The board of directors has approved an interim distribution of 18.8 cents per share (2007: 15.0 cents), comprising a cash dividend of 3.7 cents per share and a distribution out of share premium of 15.1 cents per share in lieu of a dividend (collectively “the distribution”).
Shareholders are advised of the following salient dates relating to the distribution:
| Last day to trade cum | |
| the distribution | Thursday, 12 June 2008 |
| Shares trade ex the distribution | Friday, 13 June 2008 |
| Record date | Friday, 20 June 2008 |
| Payment to shareholders | Monday, 23 June 2008 |
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Friday, 13 June 2008 and Friday, 20 June 2008, both days inclusive.
By order of the Board
| ALLAN SCOTT | |
| Company Secretary | 24 April 2008 |