What is Dividend?
Dividends are payments out of operating profits by a company to Shareholders. They are paid net of withholding tax (currently 10% of the gross amount). It may be paid once a year (final dividend) or twice/more in a year (interim(s) & final dividend). Dividends are approved by shareholders at Annual General Meetings and by Board of Directors for interim dividends
I have not received my dividend. What should I do?
Dividends are paid electronically now. You will need to mandate your account for outstanding and subsequent dividends to be credited directly into your bank account. Please click here to download the e-Dividend mandate form to fill and thereafter submit at your Bank or at our office. The completed form can also be sent via e-mail to registrars@atlasregistrars.com
My dividend warrant is out of date. What should I do?
Dividend warrants are no longer being processed within the banking clearing system. Please click here to download the e-Dividend mandate form to fill and thereafter submit at your Bank or at our office. The completed form can also be sent via e-mail to registrars@atlasregistrars.com Upon receipt, outstanding dividends will be processed for payment into the mandated account.
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I have found an unclaimed dividend warrant. What can I do?
Dividend warrants are no longer being processed within the banking clearing system. Please click here to download the e-Dividend mandate form to fill and thereafter submit at your Bank or at our office. The completed form can also be sent via e-mail to registrars@atlasregistrars.com Upon receipt, outstanding dividends will be processed for payment into the mandated account.
What happens if I lose my dividend warrant?
Dividend warrants are no longer being processed within the banking clearing system. Please click here to download the e-Dividend mandate form to fill and thereafter submit at your Bank or at our office. The completed form can also be sent via e-mail to registrars@atlasregistrars.com Upon receipt, outstanding dividends will be processed for payment into the mandated account.
Can I have my dividend paid directly into my bank account?
Yes. Please click here to download the e-Dividend mandate form to fill and thereafter submit at your Bank or at our office. The completed form can also be sent via e-mail to registrars@atlasregistrars.com
What is meant by 'Ex dividend' and 'Cum dividend'?
Prior to announcing year-end results of companies, dates are set out for the Closure of Register of members for the purpose of payment of dividend and issue of scrip popularly known as ‘Bonus’. These dates will determine the qualification for dividends and scrips.
Hence, “cum div” or “cum scrip” means purchases before the Closure of Register (or sales after the closure) will be entitled to all the benefits payable on the investment while “ex div” or “ex scrip” means purchases made after the entitlements were declared (or sales before closure).
Conversely, if you sell your shares before the Closure of Register, you sold so to say “ex div” and “ex scrip” and hence you will not enjoy the dividend or scrip to be issued at the coming AGM. The reverse is the case when you sell your share “cum div” and cum scrip”
How can I find out how many shares I hold?
Please contact us for your statement of account.
What is SAR?
SAR simply means Shareholder’s attention required. The shareholder is to visit the registrar in person.
What do I do if I need to change my address?
You should notify us in writing of both your old and new address and, if possible your share account number with your signature duly appended. Alternatively, you can download a change of address form from our website. This completed form can either be mailed to us via our postal address, scanned to our e-mail registrars@atlasregistrars.com or submitted at our office (34, Eric Moore Road, Iganmu).
What is a Share certificate?
Before now, it was the evidence of your ownership of shares in a company and represents your interest in the company. However, share certificates are no longer issued. Shares owned by you are credited into your stockbroking account with Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS)
I have not received my Share Certificate, what should I do?
Share certificates are no longer issued. Shares owned are dematerialized into your stockbroking account with Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS). Please contact us or your stockbroker.
What should I do if I cannot locate my share certificate?
Share certificates are no longer issued. Shares owned are dematerialized into your stockbroking account with Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS). Please contact us or your stockbroker.
Can I sell shares that are in my children's names?
Yes, you can. For further inquiries, please consult a stockbroker.
What should I do if I have changed my name?
Please download the requirements for change of name from our website www.atlasregistrars.com .
I receive multiple sets of Annual Reports/Accounts. Why is this and what should I do?
If shares are bought at different times, the registration details given to the Registrar may differ slightly on each occasion. This can result in the Registrar opening multiple shareholder’s accounts for you. If the names and addresses are the same, Please write to the Registrar requesting us to consolidate/merge your shareholder’s accounts. Note to indicate the various account numbers and your signature must be duly appended.
What are the key rights of a shareholder?
Shareholders have the right to receive dividends (if payable), to receive key company information (such as Annual Reports /Accounts), to attend Annual General Meetings or Extra-ordinary General Meetings and to Vote and be voted for on certain affairs of the company.
What is BCR?
BCR simply means Bankers confirmation of signature is required. This document is obtained from the shareholder’s banker and forwarded to the registrar with a cover letter.
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