3, rue Gabriel Lippmann, L-5365 Munsbach,
Luxembourg.
Information to shareholders in relation to Shareholding and Settlement Arrangements post Migration
Position regarding shareholdings prior to and following the Migration
Currently, the majority of the shareholders hold their shares either in the form of CREST Depository Interests ("CDIs") or indirectly through a broker, nominee or other custodian account with Euroclear. It is expected that the vast majority of the Company's existing shareholders will not need to take any action as a consequence of the Migration and that they will be able to continue to hold their interest in the Company's shares and to receive dividends in the same way as they do at the moment.
Dividend Mandates
Existing dividend mandates in respect of B&M Luxembourg shares will continue to be effective in relation to shares in B&M Jersey for all existing shareholders provided that any shareholders holding through CREST have enabled their CREST memorandum account to accept dividend payments via the CREST system in relation to their holdings.
Where can you find further information?
The Company has prepared an FAQ document for shareholders, which is available on the Company's website. Shareholders are advised to read the FAQ Document carefully to ensure that they understand the arrangements that will apply to them following the Migration being completed and the actions, if any, that they may wish to take.
Further updates on the Migration process
In anticipation of the Migration, an application will be made for admission of the B&M Jersey shares to the equity shares (commercial companies) category of the Official List of the
A new International Securities Identification Number ("ISIN"), JE00BVSYJW51, has been issued in respect of the B&M Jersey shares and will become effective upon the Migration being completed and Admission becoming effective.
A prospectus relating to the Admission is expected to be published by the Company shortly before Admission becomes effective. An announcement will be made at the relevant time via the
Disclaimer and Important Information
The information set out in this announcement is for informational purposes only and is not, and is not to be construed as being, legal, business, financial or tax advice. If you are in any doubt the contents of this announcement or the action you should take or any potential tax consequences relating to any changes in the way in which you hold your Shares, you should consult your own appropriately authorised legal adviser, financial adviser or tax adviser.
If you hold your shares through a nominee, broker, custodian, trustee or in an ISA then you should also consult the relevant nominee, broker, custodian, trustee or ISA provider for assistance.
Enquiries
For further information please contact: +44 (0) 151 728 5400
Alexander Simpson
Group General Counsel
Andrew Orchard
Head of Investor Relations
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