Frequently asked questions

On what stock exchange are Man Group plc shares traded?
Shares in Man are listed on the London Stock Exchange.

What is the stock/ticker symbol for Man Group plc shares?
The stock/ticker symbol for ordinary Man Group plc shares, as listed on the London Stock Exchange, is EMG.

Where can I find information about Man’s share price?
Information on the Company’s share price can be found under the share price information section of the Company’s investor website.

Where can I find out more information about Man?
The Man website contains a variety of information about the Company, the about Man section provides an introduction to the Company and its strategy. The results centre provides detailed information about the Company’s past performance.

What is a Registrar?
Your shareholding in any company is recorded on a register of shareholders, which is individual to each company. A Registrar is a person or organisation that maintains the register on behalf of the Company, which includes updating shareholders details. The Registrar will also provide other services including the facilitation of the Company’s dividend payments and distribution of share certificates.

Man’s Registrar is Equiniti Limited

How do I contact the Registrar?
You can call or write to the Company’s Registrar, Equiniti, using the details below. Alternatively, you can manage many aspects of your shareholding by registering for Shareview, Equiniti’s online service. In order to register for this service you will need your shareholder reference number, which can be found on your share certificate and your dividend tax voucher.

Equiniti Limited
Aspect House
Spencer Road
Lancing
West Sussex
BN99 6DA
Tel: 0871 384 2112* (General)
Tel: 0871 384 2268* (Dividend Reinvestment Plan)

*Lines are open from 8.30am to 5.30pm, each business day. Calls to this number are charged at 8p per minute from a BT landline. Other telephony provider costs may vary.

How can I buy or sell shares?
You can buy shares using any stockbroker or bank that offers a share dealing service in the UK, or in your country of residence if outside the UK. Man has arranged for a share dealing service to be available to purchase or sell Man Group plc shares, in the UK. The service is provided by Equiniti Financial Services Limited and can be accessed via the Shareview website. For telephone dealing please call 08456 037 037 between 8.00am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

How will I receive shareholder documents?
Legislation has been introduced which enable companies to communicate with their shareholders by electronic means. Electronic communications (e-communications) enable the Company to communicate with our shareholders in a more timely, environmentally friendly and cost effective manner, which is in the interest of all shareholders. For these reasons the Company has decided to provide all relevant shareholder documents, including the mailing of the Annual Report and Notice of AGM, via the Company’s website, except where shareholders have requested a paper copy of the documents.

If you have signed up to receive e-communications via Equiniti’s Shareview website, you will receive an e-mail notification confirming that the documents are available on the Company’s website. If you would like to register on the Shareview site please have your shareholder reference number available, this can be found on your share certificate and dividend tax vouchers. If you have not registered for this service, we will send you a letter informing you that the documents are available from the website.

You can continue to receive hard copies of Man’s communications by contacting Equiniti, by telephone on 0871 384 2112* or at the following address:

Equiniti Limited
Aspect House
Spencer Road
Lancing
West Sussex
BN99 6DA

*Lines are open from 8.30am to 5.30pm, each business day. Calls to this number are charged at 8p per minute from a BT landline. Other telephony provider costs may vary.

Why do I no longer receive a copy of the Interim Report?
As part of our electronic communications (e-communications) programme we have decided not to produce a printed copy of our Interim report. Instead the Interim Report will be published on our website and will be available from early November each year. If at that time you would like us to send a hard copy of our Interim Report, please e-mail shareholder@mangroupplc.com or telephone 020 7144 1000.

How can I contact the Company?
Different contacts within the organisation can be found on the contact us page.

What should I do with my share certificate?
Share certificates are evidence of your ownership and should be kept in a safe place. You will need them if you want to sell all or some of your shares in the future. Share certificates are posted to shareholders at their own risk.

What is Capital Gains Tax?
Capital Gains Tax is a tax on the profit or gain you make when you sell or ‘dispose of’ an asset (eg shares). Please note that Man is unable to offer advice on capital gains tax and should you have any questions, or are unsure of your position, you should contact a duly authorised independent financial advisor.

What is my shareholder reference number?
Your shareholder reference number is a unique 11-digit account number, which should be quoted when corresponding with Equiniti. The number is detailed at the top of your share certificate and on dividend tax vouchers.

Why do I receive multiple set of documentation whenever you send anything to me?
If you have acquired shares in Man on more than one occasion, but the name and address you supplied to the Registrar differed, even slightly, from the existing details held, another account may have been created. If this happens and you want the accounts combined you should contact Equiniti.

How do I register my change of address?
If you have registered with Equiniti’s Shareview website, you can update your address details on-line. Alternatively you can complete the change of address form below and return to Equiniti at the address shown on the form.

> Change of address

How do I register my change of name?
In order to register your change of name you will need to send Equiniti original documents confirming this change (eg your marriage certificate or change of name deed). Once the change has been processed, the original documents will be returned to you.

How do I transfer my shares to someone else?
If you hold a paper share certificate you can transfer your shares by completing a stock transfer form, as below and returning it to the Registrar

> Stock transfer form and guidance notes

What do I do if I lose my share certificate?
If your certificate is lost, stolen or destroyed, you should contact the Company’s Registrar, Equiniti, as soon as you can. Equiniti will need to arrange for you to complete an indemnity covering the Company for any loss and you will be charged for this. Once this process is completed, Equiniti will send you a duplicate certificate.

How do I register the death of a shareholder?
Initially you should call Equiniti and notify them of the shareholders death. They will then add a notification of death restriction to the account. This will prevent future dividends being paid to the deceased shareholder.

If the shares were held solely in the name of the deceased, you should send Equiniti an official copy of the document by which the deceased’s legal personal representative was appointed, usually the grant of probate or letters of administration, impressed with the court seal. The name of the legal personal representative will be put on the register. The shares can then be sold by the personal representative, or transferred to the deceased’s beneficiary.

If the value of the deceased’s estate is below certain limits, the death can be registered using the small estates procedure. Details of the current limits and the procedure involved can be obtained from Equiniti.

If the shares were held jointly by the deceased and another person, a copy of the death certificate must be sent to Equiniti. The shares will then be registered in the name(s) of the surviving holder(s), and the relevant share certificates will be amended to reflect this.

How can I confirm the number of shares I hold?
If you have registered with Equiniti’s Shareview website, you can see this information on-line. Alternatively, you can contact Equiniti on 0871 384 2112*, who will be able to confirm your shareholding.

*Lines are open from 8.30am to 5.30pm, each business day. Calls to this number are charged at 8p per minute from a BT landline. Other telephony provider costs may vary.

How can I calculate the value of my shares?
Using the share price calculator you can calculate the value of your share holding, at both the purchase date and at present.

I hold certificates which quote Man Group plc Ordinary shares of 18 US cents each or Man Group plc Ordinary shares of 3 US cents each. Are these still valid?
No. Only share certificates relating to Man Group plc Ordinary shares of 3 3/7 US cents, issued on or after the latest consolidation on 26 November 2007 are valid.

What is an AGM?
AGM stands for Annual General Meeting, which the Company is required to hold every year and which every shareholder is invited to attend. The meeting reviews Man’s performance over the year and provides an opportunity for shareholders to ask questions and vote on key issues, such as the appointment of directors and the authority of the directors to issue shares.

What is an EGM?
EGM stands for an Extraordinary General Meeting. An EGM is a meeting of shareholders which is only held when it is necessary for shareholders to approve special business proposals, which require approval before the next AGM.

How can I find out about the AGM?
Information on the Company’s AGM can be found in the shareholder meetings section of the Company’s website. This includes the Notice of Meeting and poll results (if the meeting has already occurred).

What if I cannot attend the AGM?
If you cannot attend the AGM in person, you are still able to vote on the proposed resolutions and to ask questions on the business of the meeting. Prior to the meeting, if the shares are held in your own name, you will be sent details of how you can vote on the resolutions. Between the distribution of the Notice of the Meeting and the AGM, you can submit questions to the Board of directors by email. Further information can be found can be found in the shareholder meetings section of the Company’s website.

You can also name somebody else to attend the meeting on your behalf (a ‘proxy’) or you can appoint the Chairman of the meeting as your proxy. You can ask your proxy to vote the way you wish or to vote at their discretion.

What is a dividend?
A dividend is an amount, taken from the Company’s profits, paid out to shareholders for each share they hold.

How frequently are dividends paid?
Man generally pays dividends twice per year, following the announcement of the final and interim results. Any final or interim dividends are usually paid in July and December respectively.

Why do you declare your dividends in US dollars but pay them in sterling?
Man Group plc is a UK registered company, listed on the London Stock Exchange, however Man's functional currency is US dollars and therefore dividends are declared in dollars, with an equivalent amount in Sterling payable to shareholders.

How do you set the exchange rate for dividend payments?
The dividend exchange rate is set on the day prior to the announcement of the dividend.

Can I choose which currency I receive my dividends in?
Man only pays its dividends in Sterling. Shareholders based outside the UK, can ask Equiniti to arrange payments directly into their bank account, although there is a charge for this service. For further information please visit Equiniti’s website here.

How are dividends paid?
Dividends are generally paid in cash and can be paid either by cheque, or directly into your bank or building society account. You can also choose to use your dividend to purchase further shares in the Company, by joining the Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

What is a DRIP?
DRIP stands for Dividend Reinvestment Plan, which gives shareholders the opportunity to use their dividend to purchase further Man Group plc shares. Shareholders receive as many whole shares as can be bought with their dividend, taking into account any costs of the DRIP. Any residual monies left, after purchasing the shares out of your dividend payment, will be added to your next dividend payment.

How do I obtain the Company’s dividend history?
A full history of the dividends paid to shareholders can be found below.

> Dividend history

What was the price of my DRIP shares?
You can find the price of your DRIP shares by looking at the Company’s dividend history.

What should I do if I have lost my dividend cheque?
If you have lost your dividend cheque you should contact Equiniti immediately, confirming that the payment has been lost. They will then arrange for the cheque to be stopped and issue you with a duplicate cheque. Please note that there may be a charge for this service.

To avoid any further loss, you may wish to consider arranging for the dividend to be paid directly into your bank account, which can be done by completing the form below and returning it to Equiniti.

> Dividend mandate form

What should I do if I have lost my tax voucher?
If you lose a tax voucher you should contact Equiniti, confirming which tax voucher has been lost. A duplicate will be issued upon payment of an administration charge.

What are E-communications?
E-communications stands for electronic communications which enable us to communicate with you via email and our website, rather than sending you printed documents. The service is run by Equiniti, through the Shareview website. You will need to have your shareholder reference number, which can be found on your share certificate or tax vouchers. The Shareview website enables you to:

• Receive important shareholder communications by e-mail
• Access details of your shareholding in Man
• Change your details on-line, including postal address, e-mail address, mailing preference and dividend mandate

Why should I sign up for E-communications?
E-communications enables the Company to communicate with you in a more timely, secure and convenient manner; it also enables the Company to communicate in a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective way, which is in the interests of all shareholders.

What will I receive?
At the time of a shareholder mailing, you will receive an email containing links to the Man website, where copies of the relevant documents can be downloaded. This includes the mailing of the annual report and Notice of AGM.

How can I register to receive E-communications?
You will need to be registered with Equiniti’s Shareview website. In order to register for this service you will need your shareholder reference number, which can be found on your share certificate and dividend tax vouchers. Once registered, you will need to change your mailing preference to e-communications and provide your email address.

Can I continue to receive hard copies of company documents?
You can continue to receive hard copies of Man’s communications by contacting Equiniti, by telephone on 0871 384 2112* or at the following address:

Equiniti Limited
Aspect House
Spencer Road
Lancing
West Sussex
BN99 6DA

*Lines are open from 8.30am to 5.30pm, each business day. Calls to this number are charged at 8p per minute from a BT landline. Other telephony provider costs may vary.