FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1 When is your year end?

Answer 1

Our year end is the nearest Sunday to January 31st. This year it is 31st January 2010.

2 When is the next results announcement due?

Answer 2

3 When is your AGM?

Answer 3

Our AGM was held on 16th June 2009 at 10:30am at our offices in Leeds, 150 Armley Road, Leeds, LS12 2QQ .For further information please click here.

4 Can I be put on a mailing list to receive notice of new announcements?

Answer 4

Please register with our alert service

5 Who are Premier Farnell’s registrars?

Answer 5

Computershare
The Pavilions
Bridgwater Road
Bristol
BS13 8AE

6 When do I need to contact the registrar?

Answer 6

You should contact the registrars if you are a shareholder and you:

  • Have any questions about your shareholding

  • Have any queries about your dividend
  • Change your name / address

  • Wish to transfer your shares into someone else’s name or into joint names

  • Wish to have your dividends paid directly into your bank account

7 What are your ordinary and preference share Stock Exchange Codes?

Answer 7

Ordinary shares: PFL
Preference Shares
     $ coupon : PFLA
     £ coupon : PFLB
ISIN – GB 0003318416

ISIN – GB 0003339990
ISIN – GB 0006925266

8 On which stock exchange are Premier Farnell’s shares traded?

Answer 8

Our shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange

9 Who are the major shareholders?

Answer 9

Refer to Major Shareholder page

10 What is your dividend policy?

Answer 10

When we announced the strategy in October 2006, we confirmed our intention to maintain the dividend at not less than 9 pence per share over the three year period of the strategy.

11 When is the next dividend due?

Answer 11

Payment dates:

Preference28th July 2008
Ordinary15th October 2007
Preference26th January 2009

12 Can I have my dividends paid directly into my bank account?

Answer 12

Yes. You can obtain a bank mandate from the registrars. Please contact them at the following address:
Computershare
The Pavilions
Bridgwater Road
Bristol
BS13 8AE

13 Who do I contact if I have not received my dividend cheque?

Answer 13

Please contact the registrars:
Computershare
The Pavilions
Bridgwater Road
Bristol
BS13 8AE

14 What are Premier Farnell plc’s details?

Answer 14

Registration number: 876412
Registered address:
Farnell House
Forge Lane
Leeds
LS12 2NE

Postal address:
Refer to our address page

15 How can I obtain a copy of the annual report and accounts?

Answer 15

An electronic copy of the annual report and accounts can be downloaded from here
You can obtain a hard copy by writing to us or ordering online from the order form page, or by phone 0870 129 8608.
The annual report and accounts are generally available from mid May.