SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 17 Company Contracts, Seals, &c.: Further Provisions

Share warrants to bearer

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For section 188 of the Companies Act 1985 (issue and effect of share warrant to bearer) substitute—

188 Issue and effect of share warrant to bearer.

1

A company limited by shares may, if so authorised by its articles, issue with respect to any fully paid shares a warrant (a “share warrant”) stating that the bearer of the warrant is entitled to the shares specified in it.

2

A share warrant issued under the company’s common seal (or, in the case of a company registered in Scotland, subscribed in accordance with section 36B) entitles the bearer to the shares specified in it; and the shares may be transferred by delivery of the warrant.

3

A company which issues a share warrant may, if so authorised by its articles, provide (by coupons or otherwise) for the payment of the future dividends on the shares included in the warrant.