Shareholder perks

The information below is believed to be correct. However, the companies concerned reserve their right to change their rules and regulations regarding shareholders, or withdraw any concessions at any time. There is normally a period of time before new shareholders become eligible for concessions.

We have included the name and telephone number of the Registrars with each entry so you can check that the perks have not changed before investing.

Company	Sector	Registrar	Shares required
Adept Telecom Plc	Telecommunications	Computershare Investor Services, Bristol 0870 702 0110	1,000 shares
All shareholders with a shareholding greater than 1,000 shares are eligible to register for FREE residential line rental, saving £120 per year, subject to an 18 month contract for fixed line calls. For further details or to register for the shareholder benefit scheme contact John Swaite on john.swaite@adept-telecom.co.uk. Further information on AdEPT Telecom and the shareholder benefit scheme is available on our website, www.adept-telecom.co.uk.
Aga Rangemaster Group Plc	Household Goods	Equiniti, Lancing 0870 600 3989	1,000 shares
Eligible shareholders are entitled to a 10% discount on purchases totalling £500 or more from Group Shops including Aga, Divertimenti and Fired Earth. The offer applies to a single application for purchases made between 1st October 2007 and 30th September 2008 and the maximum discount is £500. Shares must have been held for a minimum of 90 days on the date of purchase. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Arena Leisure Plc	Travel & Leisure	Capita Registrars, Beckenham 020 8639 2406	2,000 shares
In 2008, those with a minimum shareholding of 2,000 shares (as of a record date in December 2007) received eight vouchers enabling half-price entry for one person at any of Arena's racecourses on any race day, with the exception of 13 September 2008 at Doncaster Racecourse (the Ladbrokes St Leger). Those with a minimum shareholding of 5,000 shares, upon becoming an Annual Badgeholder at one of Arena's racecourses (excluding Doncaster Racecourse), could obtain a second Annual Badge for the same racecourse at no cost.
Associated British Foods Plc	Food Producers	Equiniti, Lancing 0870 600 3989	1 share
Shareholders who attend the Company's Annual General Meeting, normally held in December of each year, will receive a free gift. The gift typically consists of samples of the Company's products, including new products, each with a retail value of about £30.
Aviva Plc	Life Insurance	Equiniti, Lancing 0871 384 2953	All shareholders
There are no standard perks offered although special offers are made from time to time.
Beale Plc	General Retailers	Capita Registrars, Beckenham 0870 162 3100	2,500 shares
A 10% discount (5% on electrical products) is given on purchases of up to £5,000 worth of merchandise, which is equivalent to a maximum discount of £500. The scheme is reviewed on an annual basis and eligible shareholders must have a Company account to participate.
Bellway Plc	Household Goods	Capita Registrars, Huddersfield 0870 162 3181	2,000 shares (held by a registered holder for a minimum of 12 months prior to reservation of the new home)
Eligible shareholders wishing to purchase a new Bellway home are entitled to a discount of £625 per £25,000 or pro rata on part thereof, of the purchase price. Shareholders must inform the Sales Representative on site when reserving the property that they are claiming shareholder discount.
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc	Media	Capita Registrars, Huddersfield 0870 162 3131	250 shares
Eligible shareholders are entitled to 35% off the recommended retail price of all Bloomsbury books.
British Airways Plc	Travel & Leisure	Computershare Investor Services, Bristol 0870 702 0110	200 ordinary shares as of a record date in November each year
A discount coupon is issued to eligible private individual shareholders which entitles the bearer and up to eight travel companions, booking and travelling with them, to 10% off the price of any published British Airways fare. The flight coupon may be used to reduce by 10% the basic price of any published British Airways fare for a journey from or within the UK. The coupon may only be used towards leisure travel, subject to the normal terms and conditions, but it does offer a reduction on fares in any British Airways class of travel worldwide from UK domestic, World Traveller plus and Euro Traveller to Club World, Club Europe and First. 'World Offers' fares are also included. Coupons are only redeemable online - they cannot be redeemed through travel agents or over the telephone. To book, shareholders should visit the website www.bashareholders.com.
British Land Company Plc	Real Estate	Equiniti, Lancing 0871 384 2143	All shareholders.
Shareholders will receive invitations to sponsored exhibitions on an adhoc basis.
Brown (N) Group Plc	General Retailers	Capita Registrars, Beckenham 0870 162 3100	All shareholders
Shareholders are entitled to a 20% discount on purchases from the Group's mail order catalogues. This offer is subject to a maximum saving for holders of up to 1,000 shares of £20; up to 2,000 shares a maximum saving of £40; up to 5,000 shares a maximum saving of £100 and over 5,000 shares a maximum saving of £200; in any calendar year. The normal catalogue value of discounted purchases made by any one shareholder in any one year must not exceed the values stated and is subject to an overriding maximum of £1,000 p.a.
BT Group Plc	Fixed Line Telecommunications	Equiniti, Lancing 0808 100 4141	Shares held in a Hargreaves Lansdown Vantage account are NOT eligible to receive shareholder discounts and offers. To qualify, shares must be held in the shareholder's own name (e.g. certificated form) and not in the name of a nominee company such as Hargreaves Lansdown.
BT offers shareholders discounts on various products and services. With the February and September dividend and May AGM (and Annual Accounts) mailings, there are special offers for shareholders on telephones, TVs and computing equipment from the BT Shop, as well as for BT's Total Broadband services and with Apollo Travel. For "e-shareholders" there are further benefits from, amongst others, Hertz and The Insurance Club. E-shareholders are able to buy all year round from the BT Shop at shareholder discount prices. Details of current offers can be found at www.bt.com/shareholderoffers and www.bt.com/shareholderplus.
Carnival Plc	Travel & Leisure	Equiniti, Lancing 0870 6000 158	Open to all holders of 100 or more shares.
The benefit is an onboard credit, the amount of which will depend on the duration of the cruise. To claim the credit shareholders must provide their name, reservation number, ship and sailing date, along with proof of ownership of Carnival Corporation or Carnival plc shares (Hargreaves Lansdown can supply a letter confirming ownership) and the initial deposit to the travel agent or to the cruise line selected.
Close Brothers Group Plc	General Financial	Capita Registrars, Beckenham 0870 162 3100	All shareholders
Private shareholders are entitled to a discount on ISAs. Close Brothers will meet the administration charges of the ISA which is operated through Reyker Securities plc.
Fuller, Smith & Turner Plc	Travel & Leisure	Computershare Investor Services, Bristol 0870 889 4096	250 Shares
Shareholders are entitled to a Shareholder Discount Card which offers a 50% reduction on Fuller, Smith & Turner hotel prices (Fri-Sat; 10% Sun-Thur; subject to availability). The Discount Card is issued bi-annually and new shareholders can obtain one from the Company Secretariat. Shareholders are also entitled to a reduction on items for sale in the Brewery Store.
Groupe Eurotunnel SA	Transport	Computershare Investor Services, Bristol 0870 703 0039	1,000 shares held for three months as at 15 May 2006, where the shareholder elected to have all their shares take part in the Exchange Offer. New buyers must hold a minimum of 750 shares in registered form for three months as at the date of booking. Therefore shares held in a nominee account, including any shares in a Hargreaves Lansdown Vantage account, are NOT eligible to receive the Shareholder discount.
Eligible shareholders are entitled to a 30% discount on standard Eurotunnel tickets for three return journeys or six one-way journeys per calendar year.
Holidaybreak Plc	Travel & Leisure	Capita Registrars 0870 162 3131	200 5p ordinary shares
Qualifying shareholders are entitled to 10% off the full brochure cost of any holiday provided by UK based companies within the Holidaybreak Group. Companies include: Superbreak, Highlife Hotel Breaks, Luxury Hotel Collection, London Travel Service, Airport Hotels, Theme Park & Attraction Breaks, Explore Worldwide, Regaldive Worldwide, Eurocamp, Keycamp, Eurocamp Independent, Select Sites and Touring Cheque. The contact details for these companies can be found on the Holidaybreak website. The following scheme rules apply to shareholders wishing to claim the discount: Bookings must be made direct with the UK offices of the company concerned. The 10% discount will be applied to the full invoice value but can only be given on full main brochure prices, so there may occasionally be times when you could get a better deal by taking advantage of a special promotion. The minimum shareholding must be held at the time of booking and on the date of travel. The qualifying shareholder must be a travelling member of the holiday party. Only one discount per holiday can be applied. There are no restrictions on the number of separate occasions when shareholders can take advantage of the discount. Shareholders will be subject to the booking conditions which are detailed in the appropriate holiday brochures. The scheme is subject to amendment or withdrawal at the absolute discretion of the directors.
Inchscape Plc	General Retailers	Computershare Investor Service, Bristol 0870 707 1076	250 shares.
Eligible shareholders are entitled to the following discounts: 15% discount on Service, parts and accessories £100 off the retail price of used cars £100 off the retail price of new cars These benefits exclude the Porsche businesses and other exclusive vehicles where availability is limited. In order to qualify for these discounts, shareholders must provide suitable evidence of their status as an Inchcape shareholder prior to the commencement of any negotiations.
Irish Continental Group Plc	Transport	Computershare Investor Services, Ireland 00 353 1216 3100	100 shares
Eligible shareholders are entitled the following discounts with Irish Ferries: 20% discount on passenger and car ferry services between Ireland and Britain. 10% discount on passenger and car ferry services between Ireland and France (direct sailings only). 5% discount on Irish Ferries inclusive package holidays (incorporating travel with Irish Ferries). These are the maximum discounts available and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount scheme. Bookings must be made through the website www.irishferries.com. For further information on the terms and conditions of the scheme, please refer to the investor relations section at www.icg.ie
ITV Plc	Media	Capita Registrars, Huddersfield 0871 664 0300	All shareholders
Shareholders have the opportunity to participate in a Dividend Reinvestment Plan to use the whole of their cash dividends to buy ordinary shares in the Company in the market at competitive dealing rates. ITV also operate a corporate sponsored Stocks & Shares ISA which offers UK resident shareholders a simple low-cost, tax efficient way to invest in ITV ordinary shares.
KCOM Group Plc	Fixed Line Telecommunications	Capita Registrars, Huddersfield 0870 162 3100	All shareholders.
Shareholders are entitled to an exclusive 10% discount on all goods purchased online or from the Carr Lane shop in Hull.
Laura Ashley Plc	General Retailers	Computershare Investor Services, Bristol 0870 702 0000	All shareholders
Shareholders receive a 20% discount voucher.
Legal & General Group Plc	Life Insurance	Equiniti, Lancing 0870 600 3954	All shareholders.
Shareholders receive a 25% discount on Home Insurance; a 12.5% discount on Travel Insurance and a 10% discount on Life Assurance. Shareholders can also receive reduced initial charges of 1% on selected ISAs and Unit Trusts, 1% cashback on selected ISAs and 1% extra allocation on selected Unit Trusts.
Marks & Spencer Group Plc	General Retailers	Equiniti, Lancing 0845 609 0810	All shareholders (those holdings shares in a nominee account should contact their nominee company, who should in turn contact Equiniti).
Shareholders are currently sent vouchers each year, offering discounts across Marks & Spencer product ranges. These are normally distributed with the January dividend.
Marston's Plc	Travel & Leisure	Equiniti, Lancing 0870 600 3953	84 ordinary shares
Eligible shareholders are entitled to a Marston's Inns and Taverns Privilege card which entitles the holder to a 20% discount on food and accommodation at participating Martson's inns and taverns.
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Plc	Travel & Leisure	Equiniti, Lancing 0870 600 3953	All shareholders
Shareholders are issued with six vouchers per annum, each one of which entitles the holder to a 15% discount on accommodation, food and beverages on one visit only to a Millennium and Copthorne Hotel in the UK, France or Germany. No other discount or special offer may apply at the time of use.
Minoan Group Plc	Travel & Leisure	Capita Registrars, Beckenham 0871 664 0300	5,000 shares held for a minimum period of 1 year (including nominee holders, at the company's discretion).
Qualifying shareholders are entitled to discounts on property. The discount varies depending on the number of shares and how long they've been held, and ranges from: 5,000 - 9,999 shares held for a continuous period of 1 year: discount of £7,500 on a 2 bedroom apartment; held for a continuous period of 3 years: £15,000 discount on a 2 bedroom apartment. 500,000 plus shares held for a continuous period of 1 year: discount of £135,000 on a 4/5 bedroom coastal village villa; held for a continuous period of 3 years: £175,000 discount on a 4/5 bedroom coastal village villa. Scheme rules and restrictions apply.
Moss Bros Group Plc	General Retailers	Capita Registrars, Beckenham 0870 162 3100	All shareholders
Shareholders are entitled to a 20% discount on full price merchandise at the company's retail outlets. A voucher can be redeemed against a number of items on one transaction.
Mulberry Group Plc	General Retailers	Computershare Investor Services, Bristol 0870 702 0003	500 ordinary shares
Shareholders can benefit from a 20% discount in the following stores: New Bond Street, London; Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London; Gees Court, St Christopher's Place, London; Westbourne Grove, London; Multrees Walk, Edinburgh; Swinegate, York; Bicester Village, Bicester; Shepton Mallet, Somerset; Ingram Street, Glasgow; County Arcade, Leeds; Cheshire Oaks and own stores in Europe.
National Grid Plc	Gas, Water & Multiutilities	Capita Registrars, Huddersfield 0871 664 0500	All shareholders
National Grid operates a Shareholder Networking programme, the aim of which is to allow shareholders to gain a better understanding of the business. The programme runs over two days and includes visits to operational sites and presentations by senior managers and employees. Participants also have the opportunity to meet and question Directors during the programme, the costs of which (including shareholder travel to and from the event) are covered by National Grid. The programme normally operates during early December. Participants will be selected by ballot from those applying, with priority given to those who have not recently attended.
Newbury Racecourse Plc	Travel & Leisure	Capita Registrars, Beckenham 0870 162 3100	100 shares
Shareholders who own between 100 and 4,999 shares are entitled to a voucher for two day member badges on the day of their choice. Holders of a minimum of 5,000 shares are entitled to a single annual metal badge which allows entry into the Members Enclosure on each race day at Newbury. Holders of 10,000 or more shares are entitled to a double (i.e. two people) annual metal badge.
Next Plc	General Retailers	Equiniti, Lancing 0871 384 2164	500 ordinary shares
A voucher, which is valid until the end of October 2008, was sent to eligible shareholders on the register on 1 April. The voucher entitles the shareholder to a 25% discount on most purchases made on one occasion at any Next store.
Persimmon Plc	Household Goods	Computershare Investor Services, Edinburgh 0870 702 0010	1,000 shares (held for at least 12 months)
A 2% discount is available to eligible shareholders on the price of a new property, subject to a maximum discount of £4,000 in any 12 month period. Shareholders must inform the Sales Negotiator on site when reserving their home that they are claiming the shareholders discount.
Renishaw Plc	Electronic & Electrical Equipment	Equiniti, Lancing 0871 384 2169	All shareholders
Shareholders can receive discounts on travel arrangements booked through Wotton Travel Ltd, a subsidiary of Renishaw. Shareholders are eligible for discounts on tickets, holiday charter flights, package holidays, cruises and car rental. The discounts range from £30 off a holiday worth £500 - £650 to £200 off a holiday worth £2,751 - £3,000. These discounts are subject to change and terms and conditions apply.
Rio Tinto Plc	Mining	Computershare Investor Services, Bristol 0870 702 0000	All shareholders
Private Rio Tinto individual shareholders can benefit from a Corporate nominee service and a dividend reinvestment plan, offered in conjunction with Computershare. The company also offers a corporate ISA for UK residents wishing to hold Rio Tinto shares in an ISA account and a low cost dealing service, both through Stocktrade.
Santander Group Plc	Banks	Santander Nominee Services 0870 532 9430	All shareholders
With every quarterly dividend payment notification, shareholders receive the Shareholder Focus magazine which includes special shareholder offers, competitions and prize draws.
Shepherd Neame	Travel & Leisure	Computershare Investor Services, Bristol 0870 702 0000	All shareholders.
Holders with fewer than 1,500 'A' shares receive vouchers to the value of £10; holders of 1,500 - 3,000 'A' shares will receive vouchers to the value of £50; and holders of 3,000 or more 'A' shares will receive vouchers to the value of £100. The value of the vouchers is based on the number of shares held as at a certain date each year. The vouchers are valid for one year and can be used in any of the participating managed houses for meals, accommodation and drinks. They can also be used, during the year, at the SNDC Sales Office in Faversham for beers, wines and spirits or similarly in the shop at the Brewery Visitors Centre where memorabilia is also available. Shareholders who would like to use these vouchers when they attend the AGM will be able to purchase bottled beers and memorabilia but wines and spirits can only be collected after the AGM if orders are placed and paid for in advance. The voucher scheme rules are printed on the reverse of the vouchers.
Signet Group Plc	General Retailers	Capita Registrars, Beckenham 0870 162 3100	All 0.9 US cents ordinary shareholders.
Shareholders will receive a Signet Group Shareholder Discount Card which entitles them to a 10% discount in all H.Samuel, Ernest Jones and Leslie Davis stores.
Stanley Gibbons Group	General Retailers	Capita Registrars, Beckenham 0871 664 0300	All shareholders.
Shareholders are offered an additional 1% per annum return on the company's rare stamp and autograph investment contracts. In addition shareholders are offered free Strand Saver Cards. This entitles the holder to a 10% discount on a range of products all year round, with a 20% discount on "Double Discount Days".
Telecom Plus Plc	Fixed Line Telecommunications	Capita Registrars, Beckenham 0870 162 3100	2,500 shares held in own name or nominee account (non-corporate shareholders only)
Qualifying shareholders are entitled to a free of charge mobile telephone connected to either the ValueTalk or ValueCall tariffs with a discount of £10 on the monthly line rental, for so long as the shareholder retains the minimum qualifying shareholding in the Company. All calls and other charges incurred must be paid by direct debit in accordance with the chosen tariff. This offer is limited to one handset per shareholder irrespective of the number of shares held (provided they have the minimum). If there is more than one qualifying shareholder registered at any address, each qualifying shareholder is entitled to a free handset, with discounted line rental provided the shares are registered in their name. All handsets are provided subject to the minimum contract term and monthly line rental (less discount) as set out in the handset guide. If the shareholder subsequently upgrades their mobile handset, the line rental discount will be reduced to £4 per month.
Tesco Plc	Food & Drug Retailers	Equiniti, Lancing 0871 384 2976	All shareholders
A small gift will be given to shareholders attending the Annual General Meeting.
TG21 Plc	Support Services	Capita Registrars, Beckenham 0870 162 3100	All shareholders
Shareholders are entitled to a discount of up to 20% on TG21's range of motorcycle security, motorcycle accessories, navigation and tracking products. To qualify, shareholders must have a valid share certificate number and be ordering the product under the name displayed on the share certificate.
The Restaurant Group Plc	Travel & Leisure	Equiniti, Lancing 0870 600 3989	All shareholders
Shareholders will receive vouchers with the Annual Report giving a 25% discount on meals for up to ten people (subject to a £5 per person minimum). The vouchers can be used in any of the following restaurants: Garfunkel's, Chiquito, Frankie & Benny's, Blubeckers, Edwinns and Brunning & Price.
Thomas Cook Group Plc	Travel & Leisure	Equiniti, Lancing 0871 384 2154	500 shares held for a minimum of 6 months prior to booking.
Eligible shareholders are entitled to a 10% discount on the latest retail high street price of holidays. Nominee shareholders will need to be able to show proof of ownership from the nominee. The shareholder booking line is 0844 800 7003.
Toye & Co	Personal Goods	Capita Registrars, Huddersfield 0871 664 0300	250 shares.
Eligible shareholders receive 15% off stock items when paying by cash or cheque, and 10% off when paying by credit card. Discounts are not available on bespoke or made-to-order products.
TUI Travel Plc	Travel & Leisure	Equiniti, Lancing 0870 600 3953	500 ordinary shares (held for a minimum period of one year prior to booking holiday). Please note the discounts are only for shareholders who previously held First Choice shares (now TUI Travel). The Group is currently reviewing the policy to be adopted across the rest of the business.
Eligible shareholders are entitled to the following discounts when booking holidays through the special Shareholder Discount Line: Best price on the www.firstchoice.co.uk website plus a further discount of £20 per adult or £40 per booking (short/medium-haul) or £75 per person or £150 per booking (long-haul). Best price on the www.citalia.com website plus a further discount of £20 per adult or £40 per booking (short/medium-haul) or £40 per person or £80 per booking (long-haul). Best price on the www.crownblueline.com website plus a further discount of £20 per adult or £40 per booking. Best price on the www.connoisseurafloat.com website plus a further discount of £20 per adult or £40 per booking. Best price on the www.hayesandjarvis.co.uk website plus a further discount of £20 per adult or £40 per booking (short/medium-haul) or £40 per person or £80 per booking (long-haul). Best price on the www.meonvillas.com website plus a further discount of £20 per adult or £40 per booking (short/medium-haul) or £40 per person or £80 per booking (long-haul). Best price on the www.sovereign.com website plus a further discount of £20 per adult or £40 per booking (short/medium-haul) or £40 per person or £80 per booking (long-haul). Best price on the www.flexiski.com website plus a further discount of £20 per adult or £40 per booking. Best price on the www.onairportcarhire.com website plus a further discount of £5 per booking. Best price on the www.sunsail.com website plus a further discount of £20 per adult or £40 per booking (short/medium-haul) or £40 per person or £80 per booking (long-haul). Best price on all hotels on the www.hotelopia.co.uk website plus an additional 10%. Bookings must be made online. A discount code (prompted on the final payment details page of the booking process) can be obtained prior to booking by ringing the Shareholder Discount Line.
Whitbread Plc	Travel & Leisure	Capita Registrars, Beckenham 0870 162 3100	64 shares
A sheet of vouchers offering discounts at its various brands including Premier Inn, Costa, Brewers Fayre, Beefeater and Table Table. These are normally distributed with the Annual Report, usually in May.
Young & Co's Brewery Plc	Travel & Leisure	Computershare Investor Service, Bristol 0870 707 1420	All shareholders.
Details of shareholder discounts and offers are mailed to shareholders from time to time.