Examples of Equalisation Ratio in a sentence
PLC and NV propose, except in relation to their 1992 final dividends and, in the case of PLC, its 1992 interim dividend and except in the further circumstances described in this schedule, to pay dividends on their ordinary shares on the basis that the ratio of the Gross Dividend Amount on one NV Ordinary share to the Gross Dividend Amount on one PLC Ordinary share, translated using the Applicable Exchange Rate, will be the Equalisation Ratio.
In this regard, a Net Dividend Amount may be rounded provided the Net Dividend Amount as rounded is within a 2% tolerance of the exact Net Dividend Amount that would result from the ratio of the Net Dividend Amount on one RTL Ordinary Share to the Net Dividend Amount on one RTP Ordinary Share converted using the Applicable Exchange Rate being exactly equal to the Equalisation Ratio.
The Equalisation Ratio in the Carnival DLC will initially be one Carnival Share for every 3.3289 P&O Princess Shares, which is equivalent to 0.3004 Carnival Shares for each P&O Princess Share, the same economic terms as those of Carnival's Increased Offer announced on 7 February 2002.
If any of the Exchange shares or any of the NV Ordinary shares into which they are converted are disposed of with the agreement of NV by RHBV (or any other member of the PLC Group which from time to time holds those shares with the agreement of NV) and all or part of the proceeds of sale are distributed (in whatever manner) to shareholders of PLC, the Equalisation Ratio shall be adjusted in such manner as the parties shall agree to be appropriate to reflect that distribution.
PLC and NV propose, on the bases and assumptions set out or referred to in this schedule, that the interests of their respective shareholders in the underlying capital of the Xxxx Elsevier Group, having regard to their interests in the Finance Group, should reflect the Equalisation Ratio.
The Equalisation Ratio will not be affected by the level of the take-up of the Partial Share Offer.
For reasons of practical expediency it is anticipated that the Equalisation Ratio will remain 1:1, but the DLC Agreements do make provision for an adjustment to the Equalisation Ratio in appropriate circumstances – see “Maintenance of economic and voting interests” below and in Annexure I to this circular.
However, on implementation of the Carnival DLC, it is intended that there will be a reorganisation of P&O Princess Shares such that the Equalisation Ratio will become one Carnival Share for each P&O Princess Share.
Dividends will be equalised according to the Equalisation Ratio (and any balancing transactions between the companies will be determined and made) before deduction of any amounts in respect of the tax required to be deducted or withheld and excluding the amounts of any tax credits or other tax benefits.
However, in considering the application of the DLC Equalisation Principles to any Action the Boards of BHP and Billiton shall take into account the effect of all prior Unadjusted Actions in deciding whether a Matching Action, an adjustment to the Equalisation Ratio or approval as a Class Rights Action is appropriate and if any adjustment is made it shall take into account all such prior Unadjusted Actions.