U.S. stock exchange. An ADS is the share issued under the ADR
agreement, which is actually traded.
What is the ratio of an ADR to an ordinary share?
One (1) LUKOIL ADR (CUSIP 677862104) represents One (1) LUKOIL Ordinary
share.
Where are LUKOIL’s ADRs traded?
LUKOIL’s ADRs in the
US
are traded in the OTC Market under the ticker symbol LUKOY. The CUSIP Number is
677862104. To learn more about LUKOIL’s ADRs, please visit http://adrbnymellon.com/. In Europe LUKOIL’s ADRs are
traded in the IOB system on the London Stock Exchange and on Frankfurt, Munich and Stuttgart stock exchanges.
What is the symbol for LUKOIL ADRs on the main stock
exchanges?
LKOD - on the London Stock
Exchange;
LUKOY - on the US OTC
Market.
What is the symbol for LUKOIL shares on the local stock
exchanges?
LKOH - on the MICEX (Moscow
Interbank Currency Exchange);
LKOH - on the RTS (Russian Trading System).
Who is LUKOIL’s depositary bank, transfer agent, registrar and exchange
agent for ADR shares?
The Bank of New York Mellon is the depositary bank for LUKOIL, also acting
as a transfer agent, registrar and a dividend paying agent. It manages all
aspects of the proxy voting process.
What if I lose my ADR certificate, dividend check or tax voucher?
Please contact BNY Mellon Shareowner Services as soon as possible.
Toll Free Telephone for U.S. Callers: 1-888-BNY-ADRS (1-888-269-2377)
Telephone for International Callers: 001-201-680-6825
What if I have more than one ADR certificate? Can they be
combined?
Yes, please send your certificates to BNY Mellon Shareowner Services,
P. O. Box 358016
Pittsburgh,
PA
15252-8016 with a specific request to combine the
multiple certificates into one certificate. Please be advised that holdings over
250 shares may require additional paperwork.
What if I need to change my home address?
Alternatively, feel free to contact BNY Mellon Shareowner Services via the
following methods:
Write to us:
BNY Mellon Shareowner Services
P. O. Box
358016
Pittsburgh , PA 15252-8016
By Phone:
Toll Free in the U.S: 1-888-BNY-ADRS (1-888-269-2377)
How can shareholders know the current value of their investment in
LUKOIL securities?
How can ADRs be purchased?
ADRs can be purchased through Global BuyDIRECT, a Bank of New York
Mellon-sponsored dividend reinvestment and direct purchase program for ADRs.
Each participating company's plan allows its existing shareholders to use
dividends paid by the company to automatically purchase ADRs. The plans also
allow first-time and existing investors to purchase ADRs of participating
companies. All such investments are made through The Bank of New York Mellon as
transfer agent. As a participant in Global BuyDIRECT, investors benefit from the
direct ownership of their ADRs, the efficiency of receiving corporate
communications directly from the ADR issuer, and the savings resulting from
reduced brokerage and transaction costs.
Questions or correspondence about Global BuyDIRECT should be addressed to:
BNYMellon Shareowner Services
P. O. Box
358016
Pittsburgh , PA 15252-8016
To request plan brochures and enrollment forms for companies offering
Global BuyDIRECT, please call: 1-800-345-1612
Toll Free Telephone for U.S. Global BuyDIRECT Participants: 1-888-BNY-ADRS (1-888-269-2377)
Telephone for International Callers: 1-201-680-6825
ADRs can also be purchased through your Broker. Investors can always
purchase Depositary Receipts through their own full-service, discount, and
on-line brokerage firms in the
USA and
Europe as well as in
other regions of the world.
How do I convert my ordinary shares into ADRs?
Converting ordinary shares into ADRs must be done through a broker or an
investment advisor.
What is an alternative to a physical certificate?
Book-entry registration is an electronic alternative to a physical
certificate. It allows You to move your shares electronically via the
DRS/Profile to a broker. This eliminates the physical movement of stock
certificates at the time of sale or transfer of ownership. You as a shareowner
will have the ability to self-service your account online via Investor
ServiceDirect® and the Bank of New York Mellon’s speech-enabled Voice Response
Unit. This method is beneficial due to immediate simplification of transaction
processing and you as a shareholder will minimize associated expenses as well as
be provided with more robust management reporting.
What is the difference between a registered holder and a beneficial ADR
holder?
A registered holder is one whose name appears on the books of the
depositary. The registered holder is considered the owner of the
record.
A beneficial holder is one whose holdings are registered in a name other
than his or her own, such as the name of a broker, bank or nominee.
Dividends
Who is responsible for making the decision on dividend
payment?
The decision on dividend payment, including dividend rate, dividend payment
date and all of the payment details is made at the time of the Annual General
Shareholder Meeting (AGM). The
dividend rate shall not be less than the rate recommended by the Board of
Directors. If the dividend rate is not set by the Board of Directors, the
dividend rate shall not be put to vote at the AGM.
Who is entitled to receive dividends?
The parties entitled to receive dividends are those shareholders, who
appear on the Company’s registrar as of the Record Date for that particular
Annual Shareholder Meeting.
Who is entitled to receive the ADR dividend for the 2007 financial
year?
ADR holders on record date of May 8, 2008.
What is the payment date for the current dividend and where has it been
in previous years?
What is the time period during which the payment of dividends
occurs?
The decision on dividend payment is made at the
AGM. In accordance with OAO LUKOIL’s Charter, the
annual dividends shall be distributed to eligible shareholders no later than the
last day of the financial year during which the decision on dividend payment was
made.
What is the dividend rate for the 2007 financial year?
Following the
AGM of OAO
LUKOIL held on June 26, 2008, the dividend rate for the 2007 financial year was
approved to be 42 rubles per ordinary share. The dividend payment period is July
to December 2008.
As an eligible shareholder, am I obligated to pay taxes on the dividends
I am entitled to receive? What is the tax rate?
In accordance with the Tax Code of the Russian Federation dividends are considered to be
revenue and are subject to taxation. If a Company pays dividends, it is
considered to act as a tax agent in reference to the taxable income and taxable
profit from the revenue of those individuals who are partially involved in
activity of other organizations (pp.2.p.214 and p.2, p.3 art.275 of the Tax Code
of the Russian Federation).
In other words, the Company shall deduct and withhold from the dividend
recipient a certain tax rate (depending on individual’s type and residency) and
transfer it to the budget of the Russian Federation. This means that an individual will receive a
dividend rate net the amount of taxes which were deducted in accordance with the
Russian tax legislation. The following tax rates are applied according to
individual’s type and residency:
Individuals who are residents of the Russian Federation - 9%. (pp.1 p.3
art.284 of the Tax Code of Russia);
Individuals who are non-residents of the Russian Federation - 15% (p.3 art.224 of
the Tax Code of Russia);
Legal entities who are residents of the Russian Federation - 9% (pp.1 p.3 art.284
of the Tax Code of Russia);
Legal entities who are non-residents of the Russian Federation - 15% (pp.2 p.3
reg.284 of the Tax Code of Russia).
If a foreign legal entity which is entitled to receive dividends is a
resident of a country which has an Avoidance of Double Taxation agreement with
the Russian Federation, there
is a possibility of tax relief or a way to apply a lower tax rate, according to
the art. 7 and 312 of the Tax Code of Russia.
AGM
What happens at the Annual General Meeting?
At the Annual General Meeting ("AGM»), shareholders gather to make some
basic decisions about the management of the Company for the upcoming fiscal
year. Routine matters, such as the election of directors and auditors, are
voted upon at every AGM. Non-routine matters that require a shareholder vote can
also be decided at an AGM. At the meeting itself, the management will report the
results of the prior year, discuss any pending matters, and then conduct a
shareholder vote on all items of the AGM agenda.
Can ADR holders vote during LUKOIL’s AGM Meeting?
Usually yes, but according to the legislation of the RF the meeting itself
is for local shares represented by ADS. However, once voting rights have been
extended to ADRs - all holders of ADRs are entitled to vote through LUKOIL’s
Depositary Bank. The Bank of New York Mellon will vote the ordinary shares in
custody as per the instructions of the underlying holders of the ADRs at the
shareholder meeting.
For Registered Holders (who do not use a broker-dealer as an intermediary
and have a direct relationship with the Depositary), the requirement is a
written instruction from the holder. In practice, the Depositary sends out
direct mail and enables a web page for those who wish to vote via the
internet.
For Beneficial Holders (who have purchased their shares via a bank or
broker), the process is similar, although the actual entity entitled to vote is
the bank or broker.
When is the next Annual General Meeting?
According to the RF Federal Law on Shareholder
Companies and OAO LUKOIL Charter, AGM should be held not earlier than 2 months
and not later than 6 months after the end of the financial year. The
dates for the next AGM have not been announced. Please refer to LUKOIL’s website
until further notice will be posted
http://www.lukoil.com/static_6_5id_2108_.html
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