Frequently asked questions

For the 2010 financial year, an interim dividend of 25 cents per share (fully franked) was declared (payment date 1 April 2010).

For the 2009 financial year, a total dividend of 50 cents per share (fully franked) was paid. This comprised the final dividend of 25 cents per share (fully franked) that was paid on 23 September 2009 and the interim dividend of 25 cents per share (fully franked) that was paid on 25 March 2009.

Yes, the (DRP) was reinstated on 29 June 2009. Shares allotted under the DRP are issued at the volume weighted average market price (VWAP) during the ten trading days immediately following the Record Date. No discount currently applies to shares issued under the DRP.

If you wish to participate in the DRP or terminate your participation in the DRP, you must contact Link Market Services Limited. They will send you a form to complete and a copy of the Plan rules. They can be contacted by phoning 1300 664 446.
DRP Terms & Conditions 

Origin Energy is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under the code ORG. Shares can be purchased on the ASX through a registered stockbroker. If you do not already have a stockbroker, the Australian Securities Exchange  offers a referral service.

As an Origin Energy shareholder you can maintain your shareholding online and do the following:

• Update information such as your address;
• Elect to receive dividends by direct credit;
• Access details on dividends paid, transactions made and obtain historical share price information;
• Notify the Share Registry of your Tax File Number.
• Register to receive company reports;

To access the Shareholder Login page click here

You can also call Link Market Services Limited on 1300 664 446.

At the time of the Boral demerger and following correspondence with the Australian Taxation Office, the Boral Board of Directors considered it was reasonable for Origin Energy shareholders to regard the cost base of their Origin Energy shares as equal to:

The cost base of your original Boral shares (including indexation, if applicable) Multiplied by Two (to take into account the Boral share consolidations) Less $3.16 (the amount of capital reduction per share following the distribution of New Boral shares)

Further explanations of the taxation implications, including capital gains tax, of the Boral demerger can be found in Chapter 6 of the Scheme of Arrangement  booklet posted to Boral shareholders in January 2000. You should seek independent advice on your tax position.

You can email any further questions you have to Origin Energy to Investor Enquiries.