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What is a share?

A share represents part ownership or a unit of ownership in a company, corporation, mutual fund or partnership. A person who has shares in a company is a shareholder.

The shares price can be obtained on our Home page. It is updated every 30 minutes

How much are my shares worth now?

You will need to multiply the number of shares you own by the prevailing share price.

How do I check my shareholding details on line?

The details of your shareholding are with Computer Share Shareholders services/Shareholders contacts. You will need your SRN or HIN for your shareholding details.

How do I sell my shares?

Shares sold on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange need to first be dematerialised through a registered South African stock broker.

One of my relatives has just died. What steps do I need to take to have the shares transferred into my name, as beneficiary?

Please contact Computershare : Shareholders services/Shareholders contacts.

What is the procedure for updating my address and bank details?

You will need to contact Computershare to update your address and bank details. Computershare will require the following documents in order to update your address:

  • Certified copy of your ID document;
  • Proof of your residential address, which can be a certified copy of your service bill (e.g. water and lights, electricity etc.);
  • Original certified copy of your bank statement;
  • Original certified copy of a document issued by the SARS to verify your tax number.

What are dividends?

Dividends are that part of a company's profits that the Company decides to pay to its shareholders.

I haven't received payment in respect of dividends previously declared and paid. Does it now mean I have missed out and cannot claim?

No. You have not missed any dividend payments. You should contact :

Computershare Custodial Services Limited,
P.O Box 61051
Marshalltown, 2107
Call Centre: 0861 100 933
Telephone: +27 11 370 5000
Facsimile: +27 11 688 5221
Share call: 0861100933

How are dividends paid to shareholders?

Dividends may be paid to shareholders in any of the following forms: cheque, direct deposit or by Electronic Funds Transfer ("EFT").

What is meant by 'cum-dividend' and 'ex-dividend' '?

You will see or hear these terms when a company declares a dividend. 'Cum-dividend' means the shares carry the entitlement to the dividend and if purchased 'cum-dividend', the buyer will receive the dividend.

'Ex-dividend' means without the dividend. Therefore if you see the share price quoted 'ex-dividend', the dividend is earmarked for the seller, not the buyer. The market price will reflect whether the shares are 'cum' or 'ex' the dividend entitlement.

Where can I find information on past Anglo Platinum dividends?

Details of dividends paid are available on our Investors & media/Shareowner services/dividend history.

Can a shareholder claim interest on an outstanding dividend

No.

Could I buy more shares with my dividend?

It is not possible for you to instruct either Anglo Platinum or Computershare to use your dividend to buy more shares since the company does not have a Dividend Reinvestment Programme. You may, however, use your dividend once it is paid to you to buy more shares in Anglo Platinum. For more information please contact your stock broker or your bank.

Will the payment of dividends affect my shareholding?

No. Dividends are that part of a company's profits that the company decides to pay to its shareholders and the payment thereof will not in any way affect your shareholding in the company.

How do I buy Anglo Platinum's shares

Anglo Platinum Limited is a public company and anyone may purchase its shares which are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. A broker needs to purchase shares on your behalf. Contact your own bank which can purchase shares for you or refer you to a JSE broker.

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Anglo Platinum Limited is a public company and anyone may purchase its shares which are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange