21 August 2014
DRAX GROUP PLC
(Symbol: DRX)
SUBMISSION OF THE HALF YEAR REPORT 2014 TO THE NATIONAL STORAGE MECHANISM
MAILING OF THE HALF YEAR REPORT 2014 TO SHAREHOLDERS
KEY DATES RELATING TO THE INTERIM DIVIDEND
Following the announcement on 29 July 2014 of its Half year results for the 6 months ended
30 June 2014, Drax Group plc now confirms:
- the submission of the Half year report 2014 to the National Storage Mechanism
- details of the mailing of the Half year report 2014 to shareholders
- the key dates regarding the interim dividend
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Submission of the Half year report 2014 to the National Storage Mechanism
In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.1 a copy of the Half year report 2014 has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will be available for viewing shortly.
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Mailing of the Half year report 2014 to shareholders
The Half year report 2014 will be mailed on 21 August 2014, to those registered shareholders of Drax Group plc who have elected to receive hard copy documentation.
The Half year report 2014 will also be available from 22 August 2014 as follows:
- for viewing on the Company's website, www.drax.com
- by writing to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office; Drax Power Station, Selby, North Yorkshire YO8 8PH
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Interim dividend
Detailed below are the key dates regarding the interim dividend.
24 September2014 - ordinary shares marked ex-interim dividend
26 September 2014 - record date for entitlement to the interim dividend
10 October 2014 - payment of the interim dividend
The rate of the interim dividend is 4.7 pence per share.
Philip Hudson
Company Secretary
21 August 2014
