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COMPUTERSHARE LIMITED. — Capital/Financing Update 2007
Feb 28, 2007
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Capital/Financing Update
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Computershare Limited ABN 71 005 485 825 Yarra Falls, 452 Johnston Street Abbotsford Victoria 3067 Australia PO Box 103 Abbotsford Victoria 3067 Australia Telephone 61 3 9415 5000 Facsimile 61 3 9473 2500 www.computershare.com
MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT
Thursday, 1 March 2007
COMPUTERSHARE ADDS TO CORE BUSINESS IN NORTH AMERICA
Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) today announces two acquisitions in North America. Consideration for both transactions is payable in cash and totals approximately USD25m whilst associated revenues are approximately USD8m. Both acquisitions are expected to be immediately earnings per share accretive.
In Canada, Computershare has agreed to acquire the Corporate Trust assets of TD Bank Financial Group, which predominantly include trusteeships on debt and securitisation structures, as well as escrows of cash and securities. This transaction is expected to close in early May 2007 and transition of clients to Computershare systems is planned to be completed by July 2007.
In the US, Computershare has acquired the transfer agent business of Western Corporate Services, trading as U.S. Stock Transfer Corporation (USST). USST serves approximately 400 issuers and it is anticipated that client migrations will be completed over the next several months. The USST acquisition will significantly enhance Computershare's capabilities in the Californian and Northwest regions.
"While individually small, these acquisitions are part of our on-going consolidation of like businesses across the world," said Stuart Crosby, CEO of Computershare. "We will continue to look for opportunities to further consolidate in all the markets we operate in."
For Investor Relations contact:
Mr Darren Murphy Head of Treasury and Investor Relations Computershare Limited $+61 - 3 - 9415 - 5102$ [email protected]
About Computershare Limited (CPU)
Computershare (ASX:CPU) is a global leader in share registration, employee equity plans, proxy solicitation and other specialised financial and communication services. Many of the world's largest companies employ our innovative solutions to maximise the value of their relationships with investors, employees, customers and members.
Computershare has approximately 10,000 employees across the world and serves 14,000 corporations and 100 million shareholders and employee accounts in 17 countries across five continents. For more information, visit www.computershare.com