1. Exchanges where Hyundai Motor Company shares are traded on
Hyundai Motor Company shares are listed in Seoul(Common share, Preferred share), Luxemburg(GDR Common share), and London (GDR Preferred share).
2. Characteristics of Preferred shares and Possibility of conversion of preferred share to common share
The series 1 preferred shares pay dividends in cash in the amount which is the sum of 1% per annum of par value which is ₩5,000 and the amount of dividends declared on the common shares. The series 2 preferred share pay dividends as declared by the Board of Directors which may not be less than 2% per annum of par value. The series 3 preferred shares pay dividens as declared by the Board of Directors which may not be less than 1% per annum of par value. The option for conversion of preferred share to common share is not included in the series 1, 2 and 3 preferred share.
3. Number of outstanding shares of Hyundai Motor Company issued
As of September 1, 2008, the total number of common shares outstanding is 219,873,808, while the number of preferred shares outstanding is 65,202,146. For further details on number of outstanding shares, please refer to the menu "Corporate Information>BOD>Shareholders" on our IR website.
4. Dividend History
Hyundai Motor Company's payout ratio for FY 2007 was 16.4%. Hyundai Motor Company decides the reasonable payout ratio each year with consideration for both the company's future growth and returns for shareholders. Dividend history can be found on "Stock Information>Dividend History" on our IR website.