Frequently Asked Questions

On which stock exchanges are Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc's shares listed?

Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc's ordinary shares of 5 pence each are listed on the London Stock Exchange and traded under the symbol CW.

How do I buy or sell Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc shares?

You cannot buy shares direct from Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc. Most high street banks and some building societies have facilities for buying and selling shares, or you can contact a stockbroker. Details of all brokers offering share-dealing services can be obtained from the London Stock Exchange. Please telephone the LSE on +44 (0)20 7797 1000 or visit their website (www.londonstockexchange.com) for further information.

Cable & Wireless Worldwide announced the establishment of an American Depositary Receipt “ADR” programme on 11 February 2011 for investors wishing to hold Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc shares in the United States of America. Further information on Cable & Wireless Worldwide’s ADRs can be found on the American Depositary Receipt page in the Shareholder Centre on the Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc website.

The above information should not be taken as a recommendation to buy or sell shares in Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc. Share prices can fall as well as rise.

How do I transfer my shares in Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc to another person?

You will need to complete a stock transfer form and forward the form (duly stamped if necessary) together with share certificates for the relevant number of shares to our Registrars. For further information and to obtain a stock transfer form, please contact the Registrars on 0871 384 2104 (or +44 121 415 7047 if phoning from overseas) or visit their website (www.shareview.co.uk)

You should be aware that shares transferred for cash consideration over £1,000 incur stamp duty (currently 0.5% of the consideration). Further information on the amount of duty payable and where to send the form for stamping can be obtained from your local Inland Revenue office.

What is the issued share capital of Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc?

The issued share capital of Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc will be announced to the market on the first working day of every month, and this information can be obtained from the London Stock Exchange Website at www.londonstockexchange.com

For Capital Gains Tax purposes, can you tell me the base cost of Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc shares as at demerger (26 March 2010)?

Based on the share prices of Cable and Wireless Communications plc (CWC) and Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc on 26 March 2010, a shareholder's base cost in Cable and Wireless plc shares for UK capital gains tax purposes will be allocated 37.78% to CWC and 62.22% to Worldwide.

March 1982 Value

The closing mid-market price of Cable and Wireless plc's shares on 31 March 1982 was 243p. When adjusted for subsequent bonus issues and share splits, this corresponds to a price of 40.5p for each share still held immediately prior to the Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc demerger transactions.

REGISTRARS

Who are Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc’s Registrars and how do I contact them?

Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc has appointed Equiniti Limited to maintain its share register. Contact details for Equiniti can be found on the Manage Your Shares page in the Shareholder Centre on the Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc website.

You should contact the Registrars with any queries you have on your account including (but not restricted to) any of the following:

Change of name or address
Death of shareholder
Lost or stolen share certificates
Loss of dividend warrant or tax voucher
Unclaimed dividends
Change of dividend mandate

I have two (or more) Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc share accounts with slightly different names/addresses, so I receive two (or more) sets of shareholder mailings. Can I amalgamate these accounts?

For security reasons, the Registrars will not amalgamate the accounts without your written consent. Therefore, if you would like any or all of your accounts combined, please write to the Registrars requesting their amalgamation, giving full details of all the accounts and stating how you would like the details of the new combined account to appear.

DIVIDENDS

When will I receive my dividend from Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc?

Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc currently pays dividends in January and August. For more information please visit the Dividends section in the Shareholder Centre on the Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc website.

Where can I find information on previous dividends paid by Cable and Wireless Worldwide plc?

Historical information of all dividends paid by Cable and Wireless Worldwide plc is available in the Dividends section of the Shareholder Centre on the Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc website.

Can my dividends be paid direct into my bank account?

Yes. This method of payment has a number of advantages: dividends are paid direct into your nominated bank account, and cleared funds are provided on the payment date. Please contact Equiniti for a dividend mandate form. If you elect to have your dividends paid in this way you should note that you will only receive one consolidated tax voucher annually, This will be sent to your registered address in January each year at the time the interim dividend is paid. If you would prefer to receive a tax voucher with each dividend, please contact Equiniti on 0871 384 2104.

Can my dividends be paid to me as additional shares?

Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc offers a scrip dividend alternative to its shareholders. A brochure and mandate form are available in the Dividends section of the Shareholder Centre on the Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc website. Should you have any questions, please contact Equiniti.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

When and where is the next Annual General Meeting?

Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc’s Annual General Meeting currently takes place in July. Shareholders will be notified of the time and location prior to the meeting. For further information please visit the Annual General Meeting section of the Shareholder Centre on the Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc website.

Can I receive shareholder correspondence via email rather than by post?

Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc offers shareholders the opportunity to receive certain shareholder information, including Annual Reports, Notice of Annual General Meetings and Forms of Proxy, in electronic format. The advantages of this include:

Speedier delivery of documents
Significant cost savings to the Company on delivery of documents
Saving on environmental resources
Confirmation of receipt of proxy appointments

To receive shareholder information in electronic format you will need to register with the Registrar's online services (www.shareview.co.uk) which is a secure online service enabling shareholders to set up and view personal shareholding details. To register, you will initially need your shareholder reference number which can be found on correspondence received from the Registrars. Should you have any further questions on this service, please contact Equiniti on 0871 384 2104 or email cableandwirelessworldwide@equiniti.com.

RESULTS

Will Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc publish an Interim Report and send it to shareholders?

Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc does not intend to publish interim reports for distribution to shareholders. The half-year results press release will be published on the Investor Relations section of our website.

When will the next Annual Report be published?

The Annual Report and Accounts, or the summary Annual Review, for the year ended 31 March will be made available to shareholders in June of each year and will also be made available on the Annual Report section on the Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc website in June.