Common and preferred shareholders wishing to acquire additional common shares of the Bank may take advantage of a cost-free
Dividend and Share Purchase Plan
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The Plan provides a convenient method for eligible shareholders either to invest cash dividends in new common shares of the Bank or to receive dividends in the form of additional common shares of the Bank (stock dividends).
As well, eligible shareholders may invest up to $20,000 per fiscal year and those who are also debenture holders may apply interest received on fully registered Bank subordinated debentures in the purchase of additional common shares.
Participants pay no brokerage commission or service charges of any kind, and all administrative costs of the Plan are paid by the Bank.
NOTE: International Holders wishing to make an Optional Cash Payment should contact Computershare (Tel. 514-982-7555) for the OCP form appropriate to their country of residence.
For holders of preferred shares and subordinated debt of the Bank, please refer to page 7 of the Bank's Annual Information Form dated December 8, 2009 for a description of the material attributes of the Bank's common shares. A copy of the Bank's Annual Information Form is available under the heading 'Investor Relations - Annual Reports and Annual Meeting' on this website, and is also available at www.sedar.com and at www.sec.gov)
For additional information on participation in the Plan, write, phone, or fax the Transfer Agent:
Computershare Trust Company of Canada
100 University Ave, 9th floor
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5J 2Y1
Tel. 1-877-982-8767
Fax: 1-888-453-0330
E-mail: service@computershare.com
