DJ CSD Migration expected to take effect on 15 March 2021
Hibernia REIT plc (HBRN)
CSD Migration expected to take effect on 15 March 2021
11-March-2021 / 07:00 GMT/BST
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CSD Migration expected to take effect on 15 March 2021
Hibernia REIT plc (the "Company") provides the following update in relation to the proposed migration of its Ordinary
Shares, as part of the scheduled migration of Irish corporate securities, from CREST to Euroclear Bank ("Migration")
under the Migration of Participating Securities Act 2019 ("2019 Act").
Following the approval of all resolutions necessary to facilitate participation of the Company's Ordinary Shares in
Migration at the extraordinary general meeting of the Company held on 10 February 2021, the Company has consented to
the Migration and has made the requisite notifications to the Irish Companies Registration Office and Euronext Dublin.
Accordingly, the Company confirms that all steps required to be taken by the Company pursuant to the 2019 Act and the
Migration Guide to give effect to Migration have now been completed.
Timetable
Euronext Dublin has published a statement relating to its obligations under the 2019 Act. This statement can be found
at the following link: https://www.euronext.com/en/media/4354/.
This statement is to the effect that Migration under the 2019 Act is scheduled to proceed in accordance with the
indicative timetable which was previously communicated to the market, most recently on 17 February 2021. In particular,
Euronext Dublin has advised that the Live Date on which Migration is to take effect is 15 March 2021 and further that
this date will be formally appointed by Euronext Dublin as the Live Date for Migration on 12 March 2021.
Accordingly, no changes are anticipated in relation to the dates falling after the date of this announcement as set out
in the timetable contained in the Company's EGM Circular in respect of Migration.
Actions to be taken by Shareholders
For Shareholders who hold their shares in paper form (i.e. outside of CREST and in "certificated" form) there will be
no change to what is owned and how it is held. Therefore, the impact of Migration on such Shareholders is expected to
be minimal and no immediate action is required.
For Shareholders who hold their shares through CREST (in uncertificated form), Migration will result in changes to what
is technically owned, how the interest is held, and how rights related to the shares will be exercised. Details of
those changes are set out in the EGM Circular. In relation to the mechanism for holding interests in particular:
- Retail shareholders who hold their shares electronically in CREST - through a broker, custodian or nominee - will
continue to hold their interest through that broker, custodian or nominee, as a CREST Depository Interest or
(assuming the broker, custodian or nominee is or becomes a participant in the Euroclear System in the way they are
in CREST) as a Belgian Law Right in the Euroclear System.
- Institutional shareholders who hold their Shares electronically in CREST directly in their own name (i.e. as a
CREST member), will continue to be able to hold their interests in shares directly in their own name as a CREST
Depository Interest or (provided they become a participant in the Euroclear Bank system) as a Belgian Law Right in
the Euroclear Bank system. Where such shareholders wish to hold in the Euroclear Bank system but are not or do not
become a Euroclear Bank Participant, they will need to enter into an arrangement with a broker, custodian or
nominee who is a participant, so that they can hold the relevant interest for them.
If they have not done so already, Company Shareholders holding their shares in CREST are strongly encouraged to consult
with their stockbroker or other intermediary without delay. Migration will result in a significant change in both the
form and nature of shareholding in the Company, and the substance of, and manner in which, rights can be exercised. In
particular, Migration will result in important changes to the processes and timelines for submitting proxy voting
instructions for the Company's AGM later this year. Shareholders should familiarise themselves with the new processes
and timelines and ensure all necessary actions have been taken on their part and by their stockbroker or other
intermediary, to ensure they can continue to enjoy their voting and proxy appointment rights in the context of the new
Euroclear System.
The Company does not intend to issue any further updates on Migration as it affects the Company before Migration, save
to the extent that there is a material change to the information previously provided.
Defined terms used in this announcement have the same meaning as set out in the Company's Circular to Shareholders
dated 15 January 2021.
Shareholders are also referred to the Migration Guide (Version 3 January 2021) for further details in relation to the
operation of Migration.
ENDS
Contacts:
Hibernia REIT plc +353 1 536 9100
Sean O'Dwyer, Company Secretary
About Hibernia REIT plc
Hibernia REIT plc is an Irish Real Estate Investment Trust ("REIT"), listed on Euronext Dublin and the London Stock
Exchange. Hibernia owns and develops property and specialises in Dublin city centre offices.
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ISIN: IE00BGHQ1986
Category Code: MSCL
TIDM: HBRN
LEI Code: 635400MHRA4QVVFTON18
OAM Categories: 3.1. Additional regulated information required to be disclosed under the laws of a Member State
Sequence No.: 95260
EQS News ID: 1174725
End of Announcement EQS News Service
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