FAQs

Financial Information

• When is the next ITV AGM?

  For information on both upcoming and past AGMs please visit the Financial Calendar section of our website.

• What happens at an AGM?

  The AGM is your opportunity to become directly involved in certain company decisions. You will be asked to vote (either in person or by proxy) on important matters and you may also ask questions about them of those present. For further information on both upcoming and past AGMs please visit the AGM Information section of our website.

• Is it possible to receive documents relating to the AGM electronically?

  From the Registrar page you can manage your shares on-line, change registration details, vote by proxy and register an email address to receive future shareholder communications and reports via the Internet rather than by post.

• What should I do if I am unable to attend the AGM?

  If you are unable to personally attend the Annual General Meeting you may still cast your vote on all the resolutions, by completing and returning the proxy form sent to your registered address by the deadline indicated. Alternatively, you can vote electronically using the link provided in the AGM Information section of the website. Casting your vote either electronically, or by proxy will not prevent you from attending and voting at the Annual General Meeting.

• When will ITV report the next set of financial results?

  ITV reports twice a year with announcements covering the six months to 30 June and the full year to 31 December. For key dates please visit the Financial Calendar.

• When does ITV report its financial results?

  ITV’s financial year is the calendar year up to and including 31 December. Annual results for the financial year are announced in early March of the following year.

  In addition, ITV reports interim results for the 6 months to 30 June each year. These results are announced in early August.

• As an alternative to paper copies, can I receive the ITV Annual Report on-line?

  You can view the latest Annual Report online by visiting the Reports and Accounts section of our website.

  In addition you can visit the Registrar section of our website. From here you can manage your shares on-line, change registration details, vote by proxy and register an email address to receive future shareholder communications and reports via the Internet rather than by post.

• How can I receive hard copies of ITV financial information and annual reports?

  If you still require hard copies of the Annual Report & Accounts after viewing our report online please visit the Company Contacts section of our website.

Dividends

• Does ITV pay a cash dividend on ordinary shares?

  Dividends for ITV plc are paid twice yearly for the periods ending 30 June and 31 December. ITV dividend policy takes into account the performance, cash-flow and future prospects of the business whilst maintaining an appropriate level of dividend cover. The ex-dividend, record and payment dates are posted on our financial calendar when they become available.

• When will I receive the next dividend?

  When formally announced dividend payment dates can be found on our financial calendar.

• What is the dividend record date?

  The dividend record date is the date that the Registrar refers to the register of members to prepare the dividend payment. A shareholding must be registered on this date to receive the dividend. The record date for the latest dividend can be found in the financial calendar.

• What is the ex-dividend date?

  The ex-dividend date is a specific date, occurring after the dividend has been declared, after which buyers are no longer entitled to receive the last declared dividend. This is known as going ‘ex-dividend’ and before this date the shares are said to be ‘cum-dividend’. If you buy shares before the ex-dividend date, you are entitled to the recently declared dividend. If you buy shares on or after that date, the previous owner of the shares (and not you) is entitled to the dividend. The ex-dividend date for the latest dividend can be found in the financial calendar.

• Is it possible to pay my dividends directly into my bank account?

  Yes it is possible to have dividends paid directly into your bank account. To initiate this form of payment please visit our Registrar where you will be able to change your dividend mandate instructions.

• If I receive dividends directly to my bank account who should I contact if I change my address?

  Please contact our Registrar with any change of address details.

• Can I take my ordinary dividend in shares?

  Our Registrar operates a Dividend Reinvestment Plan to provide UK shareholders with a facility to invest cash dividends by purchasing further ITV shares. Please contact our Registrar to obtain additional information on this option.

• Who should I contact if I have not received my dividend cheque?

  Please contact our Registrar who will be able to confirm payment details and, where appropriate, issue another cheque. Through our registrar you may also arrange to have dividends paid directly into your bank account to avoid this problem in the future.

• Where can I find information on historic dividend payments?

  Please visit the historic dividend information page of our website.

ITV Ordinary Shares

• What do I need to do if I have an enquiry relating to my shareholding regarding, for example, transfers of shares, change of name or address, or lost share certificates or dividend cheques?

  For any enquiries of this nature relating to your shareholding please contact our Registrar.

• On which stock exchanges are ITV ordinary shares listed?

  ITV ordinary shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.

• Where can I find information on the historic ITV ordinary share price?

  Please visit the Share Price Information section of our website to view historic share price information for ordinary shares. From this area you can also compare the ITV share price to a variety of indices.

• How can I buy or sell ITV ordinary shares?

  ITV’s ordinary shares may be bought or sold through a share dealing service or stockbroker.

  Our registrars provide an online and telephone dealing service. Visit www.capitadeal.com or telephone 0871 664 0364.

• I am unsure how many ITV shares I now hold; how can I find out these details?

  For any enquiries of this nature relating to your please visit our Registrar where you will be able to view the current value of shareholding, shareholding details and share transaction history.

  You can manage your shareholding on-line by visiting our Registrar. In addition to checking your portfolio you can change registration details, vote by proxy and register an email address to receive future shareholder communications and reports via the Internet rather than by post.

• Can I check my ITV shareholding on the internet?

  For any enquiries of this nature relating to your please visit our Registrar where you will be able to view the current value of shareholding, shareholding details and share transaction history.

• What happens if an ITV shareholder has passed away?

  Please inform our Registrar by sending a copy of the death certificate together with a certified copy of the Grant of Representation. The name of the deceased’s personal representative will be substituted on the share register while the estate is finalised.

  Further information in connection with obtaining a UK Grant of Representation may be obtained from the following address:

  Principal Registry

  Family Division

  2nd Floor

  Somerset House

  Strand

  London WC2R 1LP

  Tel: 020 7947 6939

• Can I donate my ITV shares to charity?

  ShareGift is a charity share donation scheme for shareholders who may wish to dispose of a small quantity of shares where the market value makes it uneconomic to sell on a commission basis. For more details, please visit the ShareGift section of this website.

• Can I receive information relating to my ITV shares electronically?

  You can sign-up to receive electronic communications by visiting the News Releases section of our website. In addition to receiving electronic communications you can visit our Registrar and select Shareholder Account Services where you can manage your shares on-line, change registration details, vote by proxy and register an email address to receive future shareholder communications and reports via the Internet rather than by post.

• How can I receive all communications electronically?

  You can sign-up to receive electronic communications by visiting the News Releases section of our website. In addition to receiving electronic communications you can visit our Registrar and select Shareholder Account Services where you can manage your shares on-line, change registration details, vote by proxy and register an email address to receive future shareholder communications and reports via the Internet rather than by post.

• Does ITV have an environmental report?

  ITV produces an annual Corporate Responsibility Report please visit the Responsibility section for further details which looks at how we run ITV across the Group and describes how this relates to the principles of Corporate Responsibility.