SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May
SCOTTISH POWER PLC
(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)
CORPORATE OFFICE, 1 ATLANTIC QUAY, GLASGOW, G2 8SP
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)
Yes No X
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FORM 6-K: TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Notification by Scottish Power plc, dated May 15, 2006, of Listing of New Ords and B Shares
This document should not be transmitted, distributed or released in or into any
jurisdiction in which such an act would constitute a violation of the relevant
laws of such jurisdiction.
15 May 2006
Scottish Power plc
Listing of New Ordinary Shares and B Shares
The Board of Scottish Power plc is pleased to announce that, following the
approval by Shareholders of the proposed Return of Cash at the EGM on 4 May
2006, the Return of Cash is now being implemented. It is expected that New
Ordinary Shares and B Shares in Scottish Power plc will be admitted to the
Official List and to trading on the market for listed securities of the London
Stock Exchange and trading is expected to commence at 8.00 a.m. today. Further
details of the Return of Cash are contained in the Circular and the US
Supplemental Memorandum, each dated 31 March 2006.
On admission, a total of 1,485,952,052 New Ordinary Shares of 42 pence each and
623,864,749 B Shares of 50 pence each will be in issue.
The latest time for receipt of Election Forms and TTE instructions from CREST
holders in relation to the B Share Alternatives is 4.30pm on Friday 19 May 2006.
It is expected that the Single B Share Dividend will be declared and the
Initial Repurchase Offer made on Monday 22 May 2006.
Expected timetable of outstanding principal events:
New Ordinary Shares and B Shares admitted to the Official List and admitted 8.00 am on Monday 15 May
to trading on the London Stock Exchange's main market for listed securities
Commencement of dealings in the New Ordinary Shares and B Shares and 8.00 am on Monday 15 May
enablement in CREST
Latest time for receipt of election forms and TTE instructions from 4.30 pm on Friday 19 May
CREST holders in relation to the B Share alternatives
B Share record date 6.00 pm on Friday19 May
Single B Share Dividend declared and B Shares in respect of which Monday 22 May
the Single B Share Dividend is payable convert into deferred shares
Scottish Power plc acquires B Shares under the Initial Repurchase Monday 22 May
Offer made by means of an announcement on the Regulatory News Service of
the London Stock Exchange
Despatch of new ordinary share certificates, retained B Share Monday 5 June
certificates, sale advices, cheques in respect of the Single B Share
Dividend and/or B Shares purchased under the Initial Repurchase Offer, as
appropriate, and cheques for fractional entitlements, and CREST accounts
credited with the proceeds
Notes:
All capitalised terms shall have the meanings given to them in the Circular and
the US Supplemental Memorandum, each dated 31 March 2006.
For further information:
Colin McSeveny Head of Media Relations 0141 566 4798
Jennifer Lawton Director, Investor Relations 0141 636 4527
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| /s/ Scottish Power plc | ||||
| (Registrant) | ||||
| Date: May 15, 2006 |
By: |
/s/ Donald McPherson | ||
| Donald McPherson | ||||
| Deputy Company Secretary | ||||