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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Can I arrange a trade in Everton privately?
  2. Can I communicate with you via e-mail, including passing instructions?
  3. Can I still deal with you if I wish to retain share certificates?
  4. Can minors hold Everton shares?
  5. Do Everton shareholders qualify to receive dividend payments?
  6. Do you have a minimum portfolio value for Discretionary Investment Management?
  7. How can I judge Blankstone Sington's Investment Performance?
  8. How do shares in Everton trade?
  9. How is the Everton price determined?
  10. How long will it take for the Everton share certificate to be issued?
  11. How many Everton shares are in issue?
  12. If I utilise your Nominee company can I still receive reports and accounts?
  13. What additional charges will I pay?
  14. What do I need to do to set up an account with Blankstone Sington Limited?
  15. What do I need to open an account?
  16. What Everton shareholders benefits are there?
  17. What was the last Everton traded price?
  18. You say that you are Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), but how do I know for sure?

Q1 Can I arrange a trade in Everton privately?
A. Yes, private transactions can be organised. The parties involved must ensure that the registrars are informed of the change of ownership. The registrars are: Capita IRG The Registry 34 Beckenham Road Beckenham Kent BR3 4TU In addition the purchaser must ensure that the appropriate amount of stamp duty on the transaction is paid.
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Q2 Can I communicate with you via e-mail, including passing instructions?
A. Contact can be made with your account executive by e-mail, including passing instructions but it is at your own risk. At this stage we still largely communicate via the telephone and correspondence as this fits well with our wish to provide a personal and tailored service.

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Q3 Can I still deal with you if I wish to retain share certificates?
A. Yes. For as long as we are able we will continue to offer a certificated dealing service. See also our Safe Custody service.

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Q4 Can minors hold Everton shares?
A. Only persons over the age of 18 are eligible to own shares. From our experience the most effective way for shares to be held for minors is for the shareholding to be registered in their parent?s name using the child?s initials as a designation. Even if the parent is also a shareholder this will ensure that there is a separate entry on the register.
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Q5 Do Everton shareholders qualify to receive dividend payments?
A. The company does not pay dividends.
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Q6 Do you have a minimum portfolio value for Discretionary Investment Management?
A. There is no minimum. However, we would suggest that to build a portfolio you do start with £25,000 in cash or shares to take full advantage of the service on offer. Discretionary Investment Management

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Q7 How can I judge Blankstone Sington's Investment Performance?
A. As each client has their own investment requirements, so portfolios are tailored to suit. However, we do maintain Model Portfolios to demonstrate how we may invest on behalf of clients measuring performance against the APCIMS (Association of Private Clients and Investment Managers) indices. Information is available on request.
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Q8 How do shares in Everton trade?
A. Everton FC is a private limited company. Therefore the shares are not quoted on any recognised stock exchange; rather shares trade on a matched bargain basis. Blankstone Sington Limited acts as agent, bringing together willing buyers and sellers.
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Q9 How is the Everton price determined?
A. The price is determined by agreement between buyer and seller. Blankstone Sington Limited plays no role in setting prices.
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Q10 How long will it take for the Everton share certificate to be issued?
A. All transactions in Everton Football Club shares need to be approved by the Board of Directors. Typically the Board meet on a monthly basis, therefore there tends to be a time lag of approximately 6 ? 8 weeks between the date of the trade and the certificate being received.
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Q11 How many Everton shares are in issue?
A. There are currently 35,000 shares in issue.
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Q12 If I utilise your Nominee company can I still receive reports and accounts?
A. We endeavour to meet such requests but most companies provide access to their financial statements through their own websites. You can also access such information via the London Stock Exchange website at http://www.londonstockexchange.com and we would suggest utilisation of these sources is quicker than requesting paper documents. Nominee Services

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Q13 What additional charges will I pay?
A. In addition to the cost of the share the buyer will also need to pay stamp duty (at a rate of £5 per £1,000 of consideration) and commission in accordance with our standard scale of charges - which will be provided to you prior to you establishing an account. In the case of a shareholder selling stock the only charge will be commission, which will be charged in accordance with our standard scale of charges, and will be deducted automatically from the sale proceeds.
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Q14 What do I need to do to set up an account with Blankstone Sington Limited?
A. In order to set up an account you will need to complete an account opening form and also provide us with two forms of identification. Further details as to these requirements will be available on request.
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Q15 What do I need to open an account?
A. We will send you account opening forms, which include a Customer Agreement, Terms and Conditions and depending on the service you require a Confidential Questionnaire. These will need completing and returning with identification and verification documents for Money Laundering purposes.

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Q16 What Everton shareholders benefits are there?
A. Shareholders are eligible to attend the Annual General Meeting (plus any Extraordinary General Meetings that may be called) and are entitled to vote at these meetings. In addition there are other shareholder benefits, but these are at the Board?s discretion. The Club have looked to formalise the benefits that shareholders qualify for, further information is available from the Club?s website.
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Q17 What was the last Everton traded price?
A. Price information will be available upon request.
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Q18 You say that you are Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), but how do I know for sure?
A. You can check our authorisation on the FSAs own website at http://www.fsa.gov.uk under the FSA register. Once you have accessed the register, you will able to find the details of the firm and all those who are registered personnel. Our Firms reference number is 143694.

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