14th May 2014 10:00
Press Release | 14 May 2014 |
Camkids Group plc
("Camkids" or the "Company")
Annual Report and Accounts
Proposed final dividend
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Camkids Group plc (AIM: CAMK), a leading Chinese designer, manufacturer and distributor of branded outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment for children, announces that printed copies of its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2013 were distributed yesterday to shareholders together with the Notice of Annual General Meeting, a form of proxy and information relating to the Company's proposed final dividend of 2.0 pence, to be offered both in cash and as a scrip alternative. Electronic copies of these documents are available from the Company's investor relations website at www.camkids-ir.com in accordance with AIM Rule 20.
The Company announces that the timetable for the payment of the proposed final dividend to shareholders, as described more fully in the documents being sent to shareholders, is set out in the table below:
13 May 2014 | Posting of scrip dividend offer |
5 June 2014 | AGM |
11 June 2014 | Ordinary Shares quoted ex dividend |
13 June 2014 | Record date for dividend |
27 June 2014 | Final date for receipt of Scrip Dividend Mandate/CREST Dividend Election Input Message |
10 July 2014 | Posting of cheques and tax vouchers (as appropriate) (with anticipated receipt date of 11 July 2014) |
11 July 2014 | Dividend payment date / allotment of new Ordinary Shares / first day of dealing in the new Ordinary Shares |
11 July 2014 | Posting share certificates |
The Company's Annual General Meeting will be held at 10.30 a.m. (local time) on 5 June 2014 at the offices of Jinjiang Mingwei Shoes & Garments Co., Ltd at Sanguangtian Industrial Area, Meiling Street, Jinjiang City, Fujian Province 362200, China.
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For further information:
Camkids Group plc | |
Zhang Congming, Executive Chairman | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 7709 |
Ng Pei Eng, Chief Finance Officer | www.camkids-ir.com |
Allenby Capital Limited | |
Alex Price / James Reeve / Nick Athanas | Tel: +44 (0) 20 3328 5656 |
www.allenbycapital.com |
Media enquiries:
Abchurch Communications Limited | |
Henry Harrison-Topham / Canace Wong | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 7714 |
www.abchurch-group.com |
Notes to Editors
Camkids is a leading Chinese designer, manufacturer and distributor of branded outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment for children and teenagers.
Based in Fujian province in China, the Group focuses on teenage sportswear for outdoor activities, combining functionality and innovation. The products are mid-range price based, targeting mid and high range markets within China.
The three main product areas are:
· Camkids outdoor clothing - all weather jackets, waterproof trousers, shirts, tops and T-shirts, woollen sweaters, jeans, trousers shorts and skirts;
· Camkids footwear - hiking boots, outdoor leisure footwear, flip-flops, sandals and boots
· Camkids equipment and accessories - telescopes, backpacks, technical packs, tents, sleeping bags, headgear, caps, kettles, headlights and torches.
The Group designs its entire product range and manufactures the majority of its footwear. Outdoor apparel and accessories are currently manufactured by third party OEMs.
Camkids' primary route to market for the sale of its products is through its network of distributors. The Group has established an extensive distribution network across 29 provinces, 4 municipalities and 5 autonomous regions within the PRC and is successfully expanding its presence in tier 3 and tier 4 cities. The Group has 17 authorised distributors operating over 1,285 franchised retail outlets, and is in the early stages of developing an online e-commerce platform to target online retail.
Camkids has received a number of prestigious awards. In January 2014, the Group was recognised by Asia Brand Association as the Top Brand in China for 2013 and one of the top ten Industry Customer Satisfaction Brand's. The Group's Chairman also received one of Brand China's 'People of the Year' awards.
For more information please visit www.camkids-ir.com.
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