Wesfarmers : Capital Management Initiative Key Dates
November 20, 2014 at 05:06 pm EST
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20 November 2014
The Manager
Company Announcements Office
Australian Securities Exchange
Dear Sir,
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE - KEY DATES
Attached is a schedule of key dates for the capital management initiative following approval of the return of capital and share consolidation at the Wesfarmers Annual General Meeting on 20 November 2014, and declaration of a fully-franked dividend of A$0.25 per share by the Wesfarmers Board.
More information regarding the capital management initiative is available on the Wesfarmers website at www.wesfarmers.com.au/capman2014, or the Shareholder Information Line on
1300 558 062 (in Australia) or +61 3 9415 4631.
Yours faithfully,
L J KENYON
COMPANY SECRETARY
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE - KEY DATES
Thursday, 20 November
Shareholders approved the return of capital and share consolidation at the Annual General Meeting.
Wesfarmers Board declared the payment of the fully-franked dividend of A$0.25 per share.
Tuesday, 25 November
Last day for trading in pre-consolidated shares.
Wednesday, 26 November
Trading in post-consolidated shares begins on a deferred settlement basis.
Shares commence trading under a temporary ASX code 'WESDD'.
Friday, 28 November
Record date for the return of capital, share consolidation and fully-franked dividend (4:00pm AWST).
Last day to transfer shares on a pre-consolidated basis.
Monday, 1 December
Post-consolidation holdings entered into shareholders' security holdings.
Last date for elections under the Dividend Investment Plan -
elections must be received by 5:00pm AWST.
Wednesday, 3 December
Five day pricing period under Dividend Investment Plan commences.
Friday, 5 December
Deferred settlement trading ends (close of trade).
Monday, 8 December
Shares resume trading under the ASX code 'WES' and settle on the standard 'T + 3' basis.
Tuesday, 9 December
Five day pricing period under Dividend Investment Plan ends.
Tuesday, 16 December
Payment date for return of capital and fully-franked dividend.
If relevant, allocation date for shares under the Dividend Investment
Plan.
Mail packs issued to shareholders enclosing:
- confirmation of the number of shares consolidated on
1 December 2014;
- capital return payment advice; and
- dividend payment advice (including the number of shares allocated under the Dividend Investment Plan if relevant).
Wesfarmers Limited is an Australia-based company engaged in various business operations, such as home improvement, outdoor living products and supply of building materials, and general merchandise and apparel, among others. Its segments include Bunnings Group; Kmart Group; Officeworks; Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF); Industrial and Safety; Health; Catch; and Other. The Bunnings Group segment is a retailer of building materials and home, garden and lifestyle improvement products. The Kmart Group segment is a retailer of apparel and general merchandise, including toys, leisure, entertainment, home, and consumables. The Officeworks segment is a retailer and supplier of office products and solutions for households, small-to-medium sized businesses, and the education sector. The WesCEF segment is a manufacturer and marketer of chemicals for industry, mining, and mineral processing; manufacturer and marketer of broadacre and horticultural fertilizers; and others.
WESFARMERS LIMITED 
