Dividend information

National Australia Bank Limited announced on 9 May 2013 that its 2013 Interim Dividend was 93 cents per ordinary share, franked to 100% at the company tax rate of 30%, payable on Tuesday, 16 July 2013.

The record date for the 2013 Interim Dividend is Wednesday, 5 June 2013 at 5.00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time – Melbourne time).

The ex dividend date will be on Thursday, 30 May 2013.

There is no foreign conduit income or New Zealand imputation credits attributed to this dividend.

Options for receiving dividends

Shareholders will receive dividends in cash unless they have given notice that they wish to participate in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP). Dividends are normally paid in July and December each year.

Dividends paid in cash will be received by:

Shareholders with registered addresses in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, dividends will be received by direct credit.
For those shareholders with registered addresses outside Australia, NZ, UK or the US dividends will be received by cheque in Australian dollars.

Direct Credit

The conversion rate for direct credit in each of the respective currencies will be set at the prevailing market rate at 4.00pm on 6 June 2013 (Australian Eastern Standard Time – Melbourne time).

Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP)

The DRP is a convenient way for you to increase your shareholding in National Australia Bank by reinvesting some or all of your dividends in additional shares.

2013 Interim Dividend

Further to the ASX Announcement on 9 May 2013, the following settings will apply to the DRP for the 2013 Interim Dividend

the last election date for the DRP will be at 5:00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on 5 June 2013;
the "Pricing Period" will be a period of 7 trading days commencing on 6 June 2013;
there will be no limit on the number of shares that may participate in the DRP; and
no discount will be applied in determining the "Current Market Price".

United States shareholders are not able to participate in the DRP, including where shares are held in a broker’s clearing account or by a trustee or nominee.

Bonus Share Plan (BSP)

The BSP was closed to new participants on 10 May 2007. The following settings will apply for existing participants:

the last date to withdraw or vary participation will be at 5:00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on 5 June 2013;
the "Pricing Period" will be a period of 7 trading days commencing on 6 June 2013;
there will be no limit on the number of shares that may participate in the BSP; and
no discount will be applied in determining the "Current Market Price".

United States shareholders are not able to participate in the BSP, including where shares are held in a broker’s clearing account or by a trustee or nominee.

Dividend package booklet

For information on the methods by which you may receive your dividend, download our Dividend Package booklet (pdf).

Download dividend package booklet (pdf)

Related information

Dividend Payment History from 1983

Important information

The information on this page does not constitute financial or taxation advice. Shareholders should choose the method by which their dividends are paid with care having regard to their individual circumstances. Shareholders uncertain as to which dividend option is best for them are strongly advised to consult their own financial, taxation and/or legal advisers.