ADR Program - FAQ
The following does not contain all information that may be important to you. For more complete information, we recommend that you refer to the deposit agreement and the form of American Depositary Receipt, which contains the American Depositary Share terms.
 What is an American Depositary Receipt (ADR)?
| An ADR is a negotiable US dollar denominated certificate representing ownership of shares in a non-US company. Murray & Roberts’s ADRs represent Murray & Roberts’s ordinary shares deposited with the depositary bank, to underlie such certificates and carry the rights attached to them as detailed in the Depositary Agreement. Holders of ADRs receive dividends in US dollars and have the right to vote on shareholders’ resolutions, at the Company’s discretion. The term ADR and ADS are often used interchangeable. ADRs were specifically designed to facilitate the purchase, holding and sale of non-U.S. securities by US investors. |
What is an ADR ratio?
| This is the relationship between the number of ADRs and the number of ordinary shares. Every Murray & Roberts ADR represents one Murray & Roberts ordinary share, i.e. the ratio is 1:1 |
What are the benefits of ADRs to US investors?
| U.S. investors may prefer to purchase ADRs rather than ordinary shares in the issuer’s home market because ADRs trade, clear and settle according to U.S. market conventions. ADRs also allow easy comparison to securities of similar companies as well as access to price and trading information. |
What types of companies issue ADRs?
| ADR issuers are typically large multinational corporations. Any non-U.S. company seeking to raise capital in the U.S. or increase their base of U.S. investors can issue ADRs |
Is it easy to get information and updates on Murray & Roberts?
| Information is widely available on Murray & Roberts’s website http://www.murrob.com/. Investors can sign up to receive annual reports and press releases by sending an e-mail to Investor Relations. Trading information is readily available on the Pink Sheets website and our depository bank’s website https://www.adr.db.com. |
Where are Murray & Roberts ADRs traded?
| Murray & Roberts ADRs are traded in the Pink Sheets Electronic OTC (over the counter) market. You can refer to http://www.pinksheets.com. |
Who is Murray & Roberts’s depositary for ADRs?
| Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. The depositary bank plays a key role in issuance as well as cancellation of ADRs. It also maintains the ADR holder register, distributes the dividends in US dollars and facilitates the exercise by the ADR holders of their voting rights. |
How are ADRs related to Murray & Roberts’s ordinary shares?
| Every Murray & Roberts ADR represents one Murray & Roberts ordinary share, i.e. the ratio is 1:1. |
What is the difference between a Registered holder and a Beneficial ADR holder?
| A registered holder is one whose name appears on the books of the depositary. The registered holder is considered the owner of record. A beneficial holder is one whose holdings are registered in a name other than their own, such as in the name of a broker, bank or nominee. |
How do I convert my ordinary shares into ADRs?
| Converting ordinary shares into ADRs must be done through a broker investment advisor or through Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. You can contact Deutsche Bank broker services desk on +1 212 250 9100 or +44 207 547 6500. |
What is a sponsored Level 1 ADR program?
| In a Level 1 ADR program, the ADRs are not listed on a US stock exchange, but are traded in the US Over-the-Counter (OTC) market, mainly on the Pink Sheets electronic market. |
How may I check how many ADRs I hold?
If you do not hold via a broker, bank or nominee, please contact the transfer agent
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
c/o American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
Peck Slip Station
P.O. Box 2050
New York, NY 10272-2050,
United States of America
Email: DB@amstock.com
Website: http://www.adr.db.com
Toll-free number: +1.866.706-0509
Direct Dial: +1.718.921-8137 |
How may I find out dividend and corporate action information relating to Murray & Roberts?
For dividend and corporate action information, please visit: http://www.murrob.com/ or https://www.adr.db.com. Search for Murray & Roberts and under Company Public View section, select Corporate Actions Calendar. Alternatively you may contact Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas Shareholder Services on toll-free number +1 866 706 0509
Direct Dial: +1 718 921 8137. |
Can I have my dividends paid directly into my bank account?
| If you are a registered holder, please use the Direct Dividend Deposit Authorization Agreement on AST’s website: http://www.amstock.com/shareholder/gdd.pdf |
I have not received or lost my dividend check. What should I do?
Please contact:
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
c/o American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
Peck Slip Station
P.O. Box 2050
New York, NY 10272-2050,
United States of America
Email: DB@amstock.com
Website: http://www.adr.db.com
Toll-free number: +1.866.706-0509
Direct Dial: +1.718.921-8137 |
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