Computershare Ltd (ASX: CPU) Share Price and News
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Data provided by Morningstar.Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU) Latest News
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ASX 200 up 0.45%: Premier Investments results, Xero acquisition, Computershare halted
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Computershare (ASX:CPU) shares halted after announcing major US$750m acquisition
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Dividend Payment History
Data provided by Morningstar.| Ex-Date | Amount | Franking | Type | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2021 | $0.2300 | 100.00% | Interim | 18 Mar 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2020 | $0.2300 | 30.00% | Final | 14 Sep 2020 |
| 18 Feb 2020 | $0.2300 | 30.00% | Interim | 19 Mar 2020 |
| 20 Aug 2019 | $0.2300 | 30.00% | Final | 16 Sep 2019 |
| 19 Feb 2019 | $0.2100 | 30.00% | Interim | 15 Mar 2019 |
| 21 Aug 2018 | $0.2100 | 100.00% | Final | 17 Sep 2018 |
| 20 Feb 2018 | $0.1900 | 0.00% | Interim | 16 Mar 2018 |
| 22 Aug 2017 | $0.1900 | 0.00% | Final | 18 Sep 2017 |
| 24 Feb 2017 | $0.1700 | 30.00% | Interim | 22 Mar 2017 |
| 16 Aug 2016 | $0.1700 | 20.00% | Final | 13 Sep 2016 |
| 18 Feb 2016 | $0.1600 | 100.00% | Interim | 16 Mar 2016 |
| 18 Aug 2015 | $0.1600 | 25.00% | 15 Sep 2015 | |
| 19 Feb 2015 | $0.1500 | 20.00% | 18 Mar 2015 | |
| 19 Aug 2014 | $0.1500 | 20.00% | Final | 16 Sep 2014 |
| 18 Feb 2014 | $0.1400 | 20.00% | Interim | 18 Mar 2014 |
| 20 Aug 2013 | $0.1400 | 20.00% | Final | 17 Sep 2013 |
| 19 Feb 2013 | $0.1400 | 20.00% | Interim | 19 Mar 2013 |
| 16 Feb 2010 | $0.1400 | 50.00% | Interim | 16 Mar 2010 |
| 01 Sep 2008 | $0.1100 | 30.00% | Final | 19 Sep 2008 |
| 26 Feb 2008 | $0.1000 | 20.00% | Interim | 25 Mar 2008 |
| 02 Mar 2005 | $0.0500 | 10.00% | 01 Apr 2005 |
Yearly Dividend Payment Chart
Data provided by Morningstar.Recent Stock Announcements
| Date | Heading | An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security. | Time | Pages | File Size |
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About Computershare Ltd (ASX: CPU)
Computershare Limited (CPU) is the largest share registry business in the world. The company also specialises in employee equity plans, corporate trust, mortgage, bankruptcy, and a range of other financial and governance services.
Computershare was founded as one of Melbourne’s first start-up technology companies in 1978 with the ambition to provide computer services to businesses that needed to automate processes. However, the company eventually progressed to share registry, and today manages over 75 million customer records with 12,000 staff across all of the major financial markets.
Computershare is the most common share registry used by Australian companies listed on the ASX. Therefore, many Aussie investors hold an account with Computershare to manage information and preferences, access distribution statements, and carry out several other functions.
Share Price History
Data provided by Morningstar.| Date | Close | Change | % Change | Volume | Open | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2021 | $15.30 | $0.07 | 0.46% | 2,482,273 | $15.16 | $15.37 | $15.06 |
| 15 Apr 2021 | $15.23 | $-0.03 | -0.20% | 985,590 | $15.13 | $15.33 | $15.01 |
| 14 Apr 2021 | $15.26 | $0.25 | 1.67% | 1,341,735 | $14.92 | $15.36 | $14.77 |
| 13 Apr 2021 | $15.01 | $0.45 | 3.09% | 1,342,024 | $14.73 | $15.07 | $14.71 |
| 12 Apr 2021 | $14.56 | $-0.31 | -2.08% | 1,351,920 | $14.80 | $14.80 | $14.46 |
| 09 Apr 2021 | $14.87 | $-0.07 | -0.47% | 1,416,545 | $14.94 | $15.00 | $14.78 |
| 08 Apr 2021 | $14.94 | $0.04 | 0.27% | 1,474,326 | $15.00 | $15.04 | $14.76 |
| 07 Apr 2021 | $14.90 | $0.06 | 0.40% | 1,680,870 | $14.92 | $14.95 | $14.65 |
| 06 Apr 2021 | $14.84 | $0.14 | 0.95% | 943,113 | $14.85 | $14.97 | $14.66 |
| 01 Apr 2021 | $14.70 | $-0.34 | -2.26% | 1,590,849 | $15.11 | $15.15 | $14.53 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | $15.04 | $0.20 | 1.35% | 2,162,831 | $14.78 | $15.13 | $14.69 |
| 30 Mar 2021 | $14.84 | $-0.12 | -0.80% | 1,144,832 | $15.15 | $15.32 | $14.81 |
| 29 Mar 2021 | $14.96 | $0.12 | 0.81% | 2,441,652 | $14.90 | $15.31 | $14.79 |
| 23 Mar 2021 | $14.84 | $-0.09 | -0.60% | 502,872 | $14.89 | $15.03 | $14.77 |
| 22 Mar 2021 | $14.93 | $0.05 | 0.34% | 832,485 | $14.84 | $15.05 | $14.81 |
| 19 Mar 2021 | $14.88 | $0.39 | 2.69% | 3,141,649 | $14.42 | $15.03 | $14.38 |
| 18 Mar 2021 | $14.50 | $-0.10 | -0.69% | 1,681,781 | $14.51 | $14.63 | $14.44 |
| 17 Mar 2021 | $14.60 | $-0.22 | -1.49% | 1,242,809 | $14.82 | $14.93 | $14.52 |
Director Transactions
Data provided by Morningstar.Directors & Management
Data provided by Morningstar.Top Share Holders
Data provided by Morningstar.| Name | Shares | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited | 148,186,752 | 27.40% |
| J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited | 124,835,414 | 23.08% |
| Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited | 48,725,055 | 9.01% |
| Mr Chris Morris | 31,045,300 | 5.74% |
| National Nominees Limited | 19,363,169 | 3.58% |
| Welas Pty Ltd | 18,950,000 | 3.50% |
| Penelope Maclagan | 10,758,868 | 1.99% |
| BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Agency Lending Drp A/C> | 10,215,177 | 1.89% |
| BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd <DRP> | 7,975,450 | 1.47% |
| Argo Investments Limited | 4,901,166 | 0.91% |
| Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited | 4,380,000 | 0.81% |
| CPU Share Plans Pty Limited | 3,905,097 | 0.72% |
| Computershare Clearing Pty Ltd | 3,840,502 | 0.71% |
| HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited <Nt Comnwlth Super Corp A/C> | 2,318,200 | 0.43% |
| Netwealth Investments Limited <Wrap Services A/C> | 2,275,975 | 0.42% |
| Ms Michele Jean O'Halloran | 2,010,000 | 0.37% |
| Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited <Colonial First State Inv A/C> | 1,402,209 | 0.26% |
| HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited Gsco Eca | 1,375,916 | 0.25% |
| Avanteos Investments Limited <Encircle IMA A/C> | 1,068,927 | 0.20% |
| Diversified United Investment Limited | 1,000,000 | 0.18% |
FAQ
Will Computershare pay a dividend in 2020?
Computershare has paid twice yearly dividends every year since late 1997. This was three years after the company first listed on the ASX. Computershare paid a partially franked, interim dividend of 23 cents per share in March 2020 and is scheduled to pay its final dividend in mid-September. Throughout the company’s history, Computershare, has paid unfranked, fully franked and partially franked dividends. Its earlier dividend payments tended to be fully franked whereas more recently, they have more commonly been issued with 20% to 30% franking.
Does Computershare offer a DRP?
Yes. Computershare offers all its shareholders residing in Australia and New Zealand the option of participating in its dividend reinvestment plan. Shareholders may elect either full or partial participation.