20th Nov 2006 16:18
Hammerson PLC20 November 2006 Publication of REIT circular to shareholders As announced at the Company's Annual General Meeting in May 2006, Hammerson plc("the Company") proposes to elect for tax treatment as a Real Estate InvestmentTrust ("REIT") to take effect from 1 January 2007. In order to avoid a taxexposure as a REIT, an amendment is required to the Company's Articles ofAssociation. The Company has today issued a circular to shareholders ("the Circular")explaining the Company's proposed election as a REIT and convening anExtraordinary General Meeting ("EGM") to be held at 3.00 p.m. on Wednesday 13December 2006 at 10 Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 4BJ. The purpose of the EGMis to approve the required amendment to the Company's Articles of Association. Two copies of the Circular have been sent to the Financial Services Authorityfor publication through the Document Viewing Facility of the UK ListingAuthority at 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HS. The DocumentViewing Facility is open from 9am to 5.30pm on every weekday except bankholidays. Copies of the Circular are available free of charge from the Company Secretary,Hammerson plc, 10 Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 4BJ. The Circular is alsoavailable on the Company's website at www.hammerson.com Contacts: Hammerson plc 020 7887 1000Simon Melliss, Group Finance DirectorChris Smith, Director of Corporate Affairs This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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