Shareholder FAQs

Do you have a low cost dealing service?
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A simple, low cost dealing service for buying and selling Tomkins ordinary shares is available. Contact registrar for further details.  
What if I want to invest in an ISA?
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A Tomkins ISA enables UK residents to invest in the Company in a tax-efficient manner.
Request further information.
 
Do you have an ADR programme?
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Tomkins ordinary shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange in the form of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). Each ADR represents four Tomkins ordinary shares. Tomkins is subject to the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the USA as they apply to foreign companies, and files with the SEC its Annual Report on Form 20-F and other information as required.  
How can I buy ADRs?
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A simple dealing service, Global Invest Direct, is available to US residents only, for buying and selling Tomkins ADRs. Details can be obtained from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., P.O. Box 3408, South Hackensack, NJ 07606, or by telephoning +1-800-428-4237, or by sending an email to adr@jpmorgan.com.  
How do I buy and sell Tomkins plc shares?
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You can do this through a stockbroker or your bank. However, internet and telephone share dealing services have been arranged through Equiniti, our Registrars, which provides a simple way of buying or selling Tomkins ordinary shares. For internet dealing you should log on to www.shareview.co.uk/dealing. Existing shareholders will need their shareholder reference number which can be found on their share certificate or dividend tax voucher.


The commission rate for Internet dealing is 0.5% with a minimum charge of £15. For telephone dealing please call 0845 603 7037 between 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday; the commission rate for share transactions by telephone is 1% with a minimum charge of £25. A weekly postal dealing service is also available through Equiniti and a form together with terms and conditions can be obtained by calling 0871 384 2248; commission for the postal service is 1% with a minimum charge of £10.

 
What are your Company’s trading symbols?
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Tomkins London Stock Exchange SEAQ number on the TOPIC system is 45350. The Company's trading symbol for its American Depositary Receipts is TKS  
How do I update my registration details if I change address?
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Please fill out a Request for Change of Address Form and send it by post to our Registrars, Equiniti. If you hold shares in joint names, the notification to change address must be signed by the first named shareholder. Equiniti will be able to help you with any questions you may have about completing the form.

 
What do I do if I change my name or get married?
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You should notify the Registrars, Equiniti, in writing of any change to your name, providing documentary evidence, such as a copy of your marriage certificate or change of name by deed poll and enclose your share certificate for amendment. If you need un-cashed dividend cheques to be reissued in your new name, please also include them in your envelope.

 
My partner, or relative, has passed away. What should I do about their shareholding?
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Please contact the Registrars, Equiniti, at your earliest opportunity. They will assist you with the documentation required and be able to make the process as straightforward as possible for you.

 
How do I transfer my shares?
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At some point you may wish to transfer some or all of your shares to someone else. To do this you will need to complete a Stock Transfer Form. Please contact the Registrars, Equiniti, to get a copy of this form. This form should be fully completed and returned with your share certificate representing at least the number of shares being transferred. Equiniti will then process the transfer and issue a balance share certificate to you if applicable. Equiniti will be able to help you with any questions you may have about completing the form.

 
My share certificate has been lost or stolen. What should I do?
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If you lose your share certificate, or it has been stolen, you should inform the Registrars, Equiniti, immediately. A record of the missing share certificate will be made to prevent it being used and a letter of indemnity will be sent to you to sign. In signing this indemnity, you are confirming that if the missing share certificate subsequently comes to light, you will return it to Equiniti to be cancelled. A replacement certificate will then be sent to you.

 
I have not received my dividend / tax voucher. What should I do?
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You should contact the Registrars, Equiniti, immediately.
Contact registrar for further details.

 
Can I receive my shareholder documents electronically?
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Yes, simply log on to Equiniti’s Shareview website at www.shareview.co.uk and register your preference. You will then be notified when we mail out documents to shareholders and be directed to where you can pick up the documents electronically.  
How can I request payment of interest of dividends electronically?
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Please fill out a Request for Payment of Interest or Dividends Form and send it by post to Equiniti. Equiniti will be able to help you with any questions you may have about completing the form.  
I haven't received my last dividend cheque. What should I do?
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Please contact Equiniti, who will investigate the reason for non-receipt. You may wish to have future dividends paid directly into your bank or building society account. See above for details.  
Do you operate a Dividend Reinvestment Plan?
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Yes, Tomkins offers a Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Please contact the registrars for further information.  
When is the next dividend paid?
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Please refer to our Financial Calendar for more details.
Link to financial calendar.

 
How can I check my register details?
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You can log onto Equiniti’s Shareview website at www.shareview.co.uk, where you will be able to check your details, including your shareholding, dividend payments and various transactions. The service is secure, free and easy to use. You will need your shareholder reference number to access this service; this can be found on your share certificate or from a dividend tax counterfoil. You will be asked to select your own PIN and a user ID will be posted to you.

 
How can I contact the Registrars?
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Administrative enquiries concerning shareholdings in Tomkins plc should be notified direct to the registrar, telephone number 0870 600 3953. You should refer to Tomkins plc and state the registered name and address of the shareholder.
Links:
1.Financial Calendar
2.Contact Registrars
3.Contact Us