Shareholder FAQs

Buying, selling or transferring shares
How do I buy or sell shares?
In order to buy shares, or sell some or all of your shares, you need to contact a stockbroker or share-dealing service. As well as specialist stockbrokers, most high street banks and a number of building societies offer share-dealing services. Share dealing services may be telephone, postal or internet based and commission rates can vary considerably. Before selling shares, you should ensure that you have the related share certificate(s). If you are selling shares which are registered in a nominee name, rather than your own name, you need to contact the nominee to make arrangements to sell the shares.

How do I transfer my shares?
You need to complete a stock transfer form and send it to Equiniti, together with your share certificate and a nationality declaration form completed by the person to whom you are transferring the shares.

Download a stock transfer form

Download a Nationality Declaration form

Dividends
When are dividends paid?
Interim dividends are usually paid in February and final dvidends are usually paid in September.

Can I have my dividends paid direct into my bank/ building society account?
Dividends can be paid direct into most bank and building societies. All you need to do is to complete a mandate instruction form and return it to Equiniti. The mandate instruction will apply to future dividends on all the shares held in your account. The tax voucher will continue to be sent to you at the address held for you on the register. You can revoke the mandate instruction at any time by notifying Equiniti.

Download a mandate instruction form

I have changed my bank account - what should I do?
You need to complete a new dividend mandate instruction form in respect of your new account and return it to Equiniti.

Download a mandate instruction form

I have lost the cheque relating to my last dividend payment. Can I get a replacement?
Yes - you will need to contact Equiniti who will issue a replacement cheque. The Registrars will charge an administrative fee for cheques in excess of £50

I have lost the tax voucher relating to my last dividend payment. Can I get a replacement?
You can obtain a duplicate tax voucher by contacting Equiniti. The Registrars will charge an administrative fee for providing a replacement.

I cannot cash an old dividend cheque because it is out of date. What can I do?
You will need to contact Equiniti who will issue a replacement cheque. The Registrars will charge an administrative fee for cheques in excess of £50.

Shareholder Administration
How can I find out how many QinetiQ shares I hold?
You should contact Equiniti who can provide you with the relevant details.
Alternatively, you can access your own shareholder account on-line by registering with Shareview

I have changed my address. Who do I notify?
You should notify Equiniti in writing by confirming your full name, your old address and your new address. Please quote your shareholder reference, if possible, which can be found on your share certificate(s).
Download a change of address form

I have changed my name. What shall I do?
You should send a copy of the relevant marriage certificate or change of name deed to Equiniti, together with your share certificates.

I have lost my share certificate. What should I do?
You should contact Equiniti who can issue a replacement certificate. The Registrars will charge an administrative fee for issuing a replacement and, depending on the number of shares involved, there may also be an indemnity charge to pay.

How do I register the death of a shareholder?
You should contact Equiniti in the first instance who will arrange to send you the relevant forms for completion. In order to have the shares transferred, you will normally need to provide the Registrars with a court sealed copy of the Grant of Representation. If, however, the market value of the shares is less than £10,000, and the overall value of the estate is less than £234,000, it may be possible to use a special small estates procedure.

How can I obtain a copy of the annual report and accounts?
You can download copies of our financial statements from our Financial Information page

Can I check my shareholding on line?
Yes - the Shareview portfolio service from Equiniti offers you on-line information on your shareholding in QinetiQ as well as any other shares you hold in other companies for which Equiniti acts as Registrar. You can also view indicative share prices for your portfolio and access a comprehensive range of shareholder documentation.

In addition, If you elect to have electronic communication, we will notify you by email as soon as a new communication is available.

To register for electronic communications please go to Shareview by clicking here