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98 MARKS AND SPENCER GROUP PLC wwwwww..mmaarrkkssaannddssppeenncceerr..ccoomm//aannnnuuaallrreeppoorrtt22000077
Shareholder information
ORDINARY SHARES
As at 31 March 2007 there are 232,802 holders of ordinary shares whose shareholdings
are analysed as below. We also have a further 38,000 investors holding shares via our
Corporate nominee.
Percentage of
Number of total number of Number of Percentage of
Size of shareholding shareholders shareholders ordinary shares ordinary shares
1 – 500 118,099 50.73 23,138,646 1.36
501 – 1,000 46,572 20.00 34,511,550 2.03
1,001 – 2,000 34,937 15.01 49,595,056 2.92
2,001 – 5,000 23,530 10.11 71,687,705 4.22
5,001 – 10,000 5,952 2.56 41,163,276 2.42
10,001 – 100,000 2,968 1.27 69,611,100 4.09
100,001 – 1,000,000 519 0.22 180,108,886 10.60
1,000,001 – Highest 225 0.10 1,229,956,881 72.36
Total 232,802 100.00 1,699,773,100 100.00
Shareholders are further analysed as follows
Type of owner
Private holders 224,520 96.44 323,657,534 19.04
Institutional and corporate holders 8,282 3.56 1,376,115,566 80.96
Total 232,802 100.00 1,699,773,100 100.00
FINANCIAL CALENDAR
Record date to be eligible for the
final dividend
1 June 2007
AGM – Earls Court 2
10 July 2007
Final ordinary dividend for the year to
31 March 2007 to be paid
13 July 2007
Half year results to be announced
6 Nov 2007*
Record date to be eligible for the
interim dividend
16 Nov 2007*
Interim ordinary dividend to be paid
11 Jan 2008*
*
provisional dates
Shareholder vouchers
The 2006 Café Revive and Spend and Save vouchers once
again proved very popular. The offer for 2007/08 is being
extended to technology products and shopping online via
our website. Vouchers will be distributed with the January
dividend and be valid throughout February and March 2008.
Dividends
Shareholders are able to choose how they receive their dividends
•direct to their bank account;†
•paid in foreign currencies;
•reinvested in M&S shares; or
•paid by cheque.
Electronic communication
Together with Lloyds TSB Registrars we are able to offer an
easy to use, free and secure service allowing you to manage
your shareholding online. You can also elect to view your
Annual report via our website. Shareholders who choose this
option receive the same information, only sooner.
We recognise electronic communication is not for everyone, which
is why we offer choices. By advising us of your requirements we
are able to offer a range of services and tailor communication to
meet your needs. Informed choices, aligned to new technology
will reduce the amount of paper, print and postage we use.
Together, we can minimise waste and our impact on the
environment. For further information go to
www.shareview.co.uk
Electronic shareholding
Shareholders can hold shares electronically in our
Corporate nominee account. This
•gives increased security for personal details;
•removes the need for a share certificate; and
•provides share dealing at competitive rates.
For further information please contact Lloyds TSB Registrars.
Company website
Visit www.marksandspencer.com/thecompany to find out
more about your Company. You can catch up on the latest
news in the press release section, read the latest Annual report
and review, as well as watch recordings of past AGMs and
our financial results presentations. Our 2007 AGM is being
broadcast live on the internet and details of how you can view
this are included in your Notice of Meeting. We welcome
feedback on the site. Please email your comments to
chairman@marks-and-spencer.com
Shareholder security
Shareholders are advised to be very wary of any unsolicited
advice, offers to buy shares at a discount, or offers of free
reports about the Company. Details of any share dealing
facilities that the Company endorses will be included in
Company mailings. More detailed information can be found at
www.fsa.gov.uk/consumer
†M&S preferred option
The quickest and most efficient way to receive your dividends
is to have them paid direct to your bank account. This saves
waiting for funds to clear and reduces the paper and postage
we use. Those selecting this payment method receive a
consolidated tax voucher at their registered address each
January. However, we are able to send a tax voucher with
each payment if preferred. To change how you receive your
dividends either log on to www.shareview.co.uk or contact
Lloyds TSB Registrars.