20th Mar 2007 07:00
United Business Media plc Special Dividend and Share Consolidation
Following the approval of the resolutions proposed at the Extraordinary General Meeting of United Business Media plc ("UBM") held on 19 March 2007, the Share Consolidation of UBM has become effective and dealings in UBM's New Ordinary Shares are expected to commence this morning.
Payment of the Special Dividend is expected to take place on 27 March 2007.
Despatch of new share certificates and cheques in respect of fractional entitlements to New Ordinary Shares is expected to take place on 29 March 2007.
Note: All definitions used in the Circular to shareholders of UBM dated 2 March 2007 apply to this announcement.
Enquiries:Anne SiddellUnited Business Media plc020 7921 5000
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