The main country of operation of the Burford group of companies is the United States.
Burford Capital Limited is incorporated in Guernsey with company registration number 50877. As Burford Capital Limited is not incorporated in the UK, the rights of shareholders may be different from the rights of shareholders in a UK incorporated company. The Company is subject to the UK City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. Burford Capital Limited and its committees are responsible for the governance of the group of companies.
Burford Capital Limited was incorporated on September 11, 2009.
Burford Capital Limited's registered office is Oak House, Hirzel Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2NP.
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Burford Capital Limited's shares are fully dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE AIM). Three series of bonds issued by wholly owned subsidiaries of Burford Capital trade on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE Main Market). In addition, two series of bonds issued by wholly owned subsidiaries of Burford Capital have been issued in private placement transactions and are unlisted.
BUR is the stock ticker symbol for Burford Capital's shares listed both on the NYSE and LSE AIM.
All Burford Capital shares are listed on both the NYSE and LSE AIM. However, unless otherwise restricted, only the US ordinary shares may be traded on the NYSE and only the UK depositary interests may be traded on LSE AIM. There are no restrictions on the transfer of Burford Capital shares.
Shareholders wishing to reposition their shares from one listing exchange to the other must contact their financial intermediary or custodian, who should in turn contact Computershare UK (Burford Capital's UK transfer and clearing agent) or Computershare US (Burford Capital's US transfer and clearing agent). These firms are responsible for providing assistance. For questions about managing your account, please contact your financial intermediary or custodian.
Computershare US may be contacted at 0800 736 3001 within the US, Canada and Puerto Rico, or at +1 781 575 3001 from outside the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Computershare US may be contacted by mail at Computershare, PO Box 43078, Providence, Rhode Island 02940, United States of America. Overnight Courier: 150 Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021.
Computershare UK may be contacted at 0370 7070 4040 within the UK and +44 370 7070 4040 from outside the UK and by post at Computershare Investor Services PLC, The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol BS99 6ZY, United Kingdom.
Shareholders with a registered position in the United States or who hold a position with a US bank or brokerage firm in Depositary Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) have any dividend paid in US dollars. Depositary interest holders with positions held in CREST have any dividend converted into pounds sterling shortly before the time of payment and paid in pounds sterling.
Any ordinary share registered holders on the US registry wishing to receive a dividend payment in pounds sterling should complete and forward a dividend currency election form to Computershare, PO Box 43078, Providence, Rhode Island 02940, United States of America. Any depositary interest holder wishing to receive a dividend payment in US dollars should complete and forward a dividend currency election form to Computershare Investor Services PLC, The Pavilions, Bridgewater Road, Bristol, BS99 6ZY.
Dividend currency election forms may be downloaded here (NYSE) and here (LSE) on Burford Capital's website.
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