FAQs
General Enquiries
On which exchange is Vernalis listed?
Vernalis is listed on London Stock Exchange (LSE).
What is the stock symbol for Vernalis?
The stock symbol for Vernalis is LSE: VER.
How do I get hold of a copy of the latest Annual
Report?
You can download a copy of the
report from this website.
Company Registrars
Who are the Company's Registrars and how do I contact
them?
The Company's Registrars are Capita Registrars. They can be
contacted directly on 0871 664 0300 from the UK or +44
208 639 3399 from overseas or you may write to them at Capita
Registrars, The Registry, 34 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3
4TU. You should contact Capita Registrars directly if you have a
query which relates to any of the following:
- Change of name or address
- Lost or stolen share certificate
- Death of the registered holder of the shares
What do I do if I have lost my share certificate?
The Registrars keep a record of your name, address and the number
of shares you own and can arrange to issue a duplicate certificate
if necessary.
If you have lost a certificate please report this to the Registrars as soon as possible on 0871 664 0300 from the UK or +44 208 639 3399 from overseas so they can put a "stop" on that certificate. For more information, please visit the Registrars website.
I have just changed my address, who needs to know?
When you change address, it is important you inform the Registrars
as soon as possible to ensure you receive all shareholder
communications.
You can do this by downloading the relevant form from the Registrars website. Alternatively you can send a letter to the Registrars, which should include the following:
- your name in full, as shown on your share certificates
- your previous address
- your new address
- your shareholder account number if you have one (this can be found on your share certificate)
- NB: All correspondence must be signed
I have recently changed my name, what should I do?
You can visit the
Registrars website and download the relevant
forms. Alternatively you can write to the Registrars giving full
details of the following:
- your old name
- your new name
- a copy of any legal documentation, such as marriage certificate or deed poll. Where your name has changed as a result of separation or divorce, and you wish to revert to your maiden name, a copy of any supporting documentation must be sent to the Registrars.
- NB: All correspondence must be signed.
How can I buy and sell shares?
If you want to buy more shares or sell shares you already own, this
must be done through a stockbroker. The London Stock Exchange
provides a "Guide to Share Investment Services" which gives a
number of companies offering share-dealing services. For more
information, please visit their website at
www.londonstockexchange.com.
How do I check my shareholding details on-line?
To check shareholding details visit the
Registrars website.
ADR
What
is an ADR?
An American Depositary Receipt (ADR) is a negotiable instrument
that represents ownership in securities of a non-US company; it is
a mechanism that facilitates US trading of non-US securities. ADRs
are created when a broker purchases the non-US company's shares on
the home stock market and delivers these shares to the Depositary.
The Depositary bank then issues ADRs on the back of these
underlying shares that are held in custody. In addition, Depositary
Receipts may also be purchased in the US secondary trading
market.
Where
do the ADRs Trade?
The ADRs trade on the over-the–counter (OTC) market in the US
under the symbol ‘VNLSY’, identified by the CUSIP
number 92431M107.
What
is ADR ratio?
One Vernalis ADR represents two Vernalis ordinary
shares.
Who is
the Depositary Bank for
Vernalis?
The Depositary Bank for the Vernalis ADR program is:
The Bank of New York Mellon
Investor Relations Dept.
P.O. Box 11258
Church St. Station
New York, NY 10286-1258
USA
Telephone: 1-888-BNY-ADRS (US toll
free)
Telephone: +1 610 382 7836 (International)
Email:
shareowners@bankofny.com
www.adrbny.com
ADR holders should address any queries such as lost share certificates, change of address etc. to The Bank of New York Mellon using the details above.
Who
will vote the ADRs held at the Shareholders'
Meeting?
Holders of ADRs are entitled to instruct the Depositary Bank, The
Bank of New York Mellon, to exercise the voting rights with respect
to the number of ordinary shares represented by the respective
ADRs.