Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most frequently asked shareholder questions are below. If the answer to your question is not here, please contact the Henderson Group Share Registry.

Where can I find information about Henderson Group's Scheme of Arrangement?

Scheme of Arrangement Q and A|

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Why do I have Henderson Group shares or CHESS depositary Interests (CDIs)?

You most likely received them when Henderson Group (previously named HHG) demerged from AMP in December 2003. If you were an AMP shareholder at that time, for every AMP share held you would have received one HHG share or CDI, depending on where you lived. HHG was renamed Henderson Group in April 2005 and the shares now trade under the code 'HGI'. Henderson Group shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange and Henderson Group CDIs are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.

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Why did HHG change its name to Henderson Group?

In December 2003, following the demerger from AMP, HHG became the parent company for the group comprising the Life Services business, Henderson Global Investors and Towry Law. In April 2005, following the sale of the Life Services business, HHG was renamed Henderson Group to reflect the group’s focus on asset management through Henderson Global Investors.

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How many shares do I have?

You can check your shareholding details at Shareholder tools|. You will be asked to key in your identification number, surname and postcode. Alternatively, you can contact the Henderson Group Share Registry|.

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Where can I find my shareholder reference number?

You can find your identification number on the top right of your statement. If you hold shares, you will have a Holder Number. If you hold CDIs, you will have a Securityholder Reference Number (SRN) or Holder Identification Number (HIN).

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What is CHESS?

CHESS stands for Clearing House Electronic Subregister System. CHESS is the Australian Stock Exchange's electronic transfer and settlement system.

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What are CHESS Depositary Interests?

CHESS Depositary Interests, or CDIs, are a way of allowing securities of foreign companies to be traded on the Australian Stock Exchange. CDIs afford shareholders all the same direct economic benefits as ordinary shares, like the right to dividends and the right to participate in rights offers. Where we refer to shares or shareholders on this website, we also mean CDIs and holders of CDIs, unless specified otherwise.

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Why do I have CDIs and not shares?

Henderson Group CDIs were issued in December 2003, when Henderson Group demerged from AMP, to AMP shareholders who had a registered address in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, United Arab Emirates, Canada (the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario only), Egypt, Hong Kong, Monaco, Papua New Guinea, Singapore and Taiwan.

Henderson Group is incorporated in England and Wales. CDIs are a form of security commonly used to allow shares of companies incorporated in foreign countries to trade on the Australian Stock Exchange.

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Do CHESS Depositary Interests give me the same rights as an Ordinary shareholder?

CDIs afford shareholders all the same direct economic benefits as ordinary shares, like the right to dividends and the right to participate in rights offers. You have the right to attend Henderson Group shareholder meetings and vote personally, by requesting that the Depositary Nominee appoint you - or a third-party nominated by you - as your proxy.

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What is the Depositary Nominee?

The Depositary Nominee is CHESS Depositary Nominees, a subsidiary of the Australian Stock Exchange. If you hold CDIs, this company holds legal title to Henderson Group shares on your behalf.

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Why is Henderson Group listed in the UK and Australia?

As a UK-based business, it makes sense to list Henderson Group on the London Stock Exchange. It also makes sense to list on the Australian Stock Exchange, because the majority of Henderson Group's shareholders are based in Australia, having obtained their shares following the demerger from AMP in December 2003.

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How do I register to receive shareholder information by email?

Please go to Register your email|

 

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When will you pay a dividend?

For dividend dates, please go to our Financial calendar|. For information about dividends, please go to our Dividends| page.

 

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Can I transfer or merge my holding?

You can find information on how to transfer or merge your holding at the trading your shares| section of our site.

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Where can I find information about Henderson Group's return of cash?

Please go to 2005 return of cash| , 2006 return of cash| or 2007 return of cash|.

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