Frequently asked questions
What dividend does Origin
Energy pay?
Does Origin Energy have a Dividend Reinvestment Plan(DRP)?
What must I do to participate in the Dividend Reinvestment
Plan?
How can I buy shares in Origin Energy?
How can I change my address details?
I received my shares in Origin Energy as a result
of the Boral demerger. In determining any capital gains tax implications,
what cost base should I use?
How can I contact the company if I have any further
questions?
What dividend does Origin Energy pay?
For the 2008 financial year, a final dividend of 13 cents per share (fully franked) was paid on 3 October 2008. This together with the interim dividend of 12 cents per share (fully franked) paid on 4 April 2008, provides a total dividend for the 2008 financial year of 25 cents per share.
For the 2007 financial year, a final dividend of 11 cents per share (fully franked) was paid on 3 October 2007. This together with the interim dividend of ten cents per share (fully franked) paid on 30 March 2007, provided a total dividend for the 2007 financial year of 21 cents per share.
Does Origin Energy
have a Dividend Reinvestment Plan(DRP)?
Yes, the (DRP) was reinstated in August 2000. Shares allotted under
the DRP are issued at the volume weighted average market price (VWAP)
during the ten trading days immediately following the Record Date. No discount
currently applies to shares issued under the DRP. DRP
Terms & Conditions
The Company announced on 30 September 2008 that the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) will be suspended with effect from 31 October 2008. The DRP will not apply to the proposed 25 cents fully franked dividend which is to be announced following the completion of the ConocoPhillips’ Transaction.
What must I do
to participate in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan?
If you wish to participate in the DRP or terminate your participation
in the DRP, you must contact
Link Market Services Limited. They will send you a form to complete and a copy
of the Plan rules. They can be contacted by phoning 1300 664 446.
How can I buy
shares in Origin Energy?
Origin Energy is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) under the
code ORG. Shares can be purchased on the ASX through a registered stockbroker.
If you do not already have a stockbroker, the Australian
Stock Exchange offers a referral service.
How can I change
my address details?
As an Origin Energy shareholder you can maintain your shareholding online and do the following:
- Update information such as your address;
- Elect to receive dividends by direct credit;
- Access details on dividends paid, transactions made and obtain historical share price information;
- Notify the Share Registry of your Tax File Number.
- Register to receive company reports;
To access the Shareholder Login page click here
You can also call Link Market Services Limited on 1300 664 446.
I received my
shares in Origin Energy as a result of the Boral demerger. In determining
any capital gains tax implications, what cost base should I use?
At the time of the Boral demerger and following correspondence with the
Australian Taxation Office, the Boral Board of Directors considered it
was reasonable for Origin Energy shareholders to regard the cost base
of their Origin Energy shares as equal to:
The cost base of your original Boral shares (including indexation, if applicable)
Multiplied by Two (to take into account the Boral share consolidations)
Less $3.16 (the amount of capital reduction per share following the distribution of New Boral shares)
Further explanations of the taxation implications, including capital gains tax, of the Boral demerger can be found in Chapter 6 of the Scheme of Arrangement booklet posted to Boral shareholders in January 2000. You should seek independent advice on your tax position.
How can I contact
the company if I have any further questions?
You can email any further questions you have to Origin Energy to Investor
Enquiries.
