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MEDIASET ESPAÑA COMUNICACIÓN, S.A.
First capital increase in 2010:
On 13 December 2010, GestevisiónTelecinco, S.A. increased share capital by a nominal amount of EUR 43,409 thousand
through the issue of 86,817,700 new ordinary shares of the same class and series as those already in circulation and with
pre-emptive subscription rights for existing shareholders at that time.The issue price for the new shares was EUR 5.75
per share, for a total amount of EUR 499,202 thousand.
Each existing share (excluding treasury shares held by Gestevisión Telecinco, S.A.) is entitled to one pre-emptive
subscription right, with 14 pre-emptive subscription rights required to subscribe five newly issued shares.
The capital increase was fully subscribed and paid in. The Company’s controlling shareholder subscribed all the
corresponding shares in the exercise of pre-emptive subscription rights.
Second capital increase in 2010:
On 28 December 2010, pursuant to the resolutions adopted by the shareholders of Gestevisión Telecinco, S.A. in a
general meeting held on 24 December 2010, a non-monetary capital increase was carried out consisting of the entire
share capital of “Sociedad General deTelevisión Cuatro, S.A.U.” for a nominal amount of EUR 36,701 thousand through
the issue of 73,401,870 new ordinary shares of EUR 0.50 par value each, all of the same class and series of those already
outstanding.
The new shares were issued at their par value (EUR 0.50) plus a share premium of EUR 7.30 per share, leaving an issue
price of EUR 7.80 per share.The total amount of the capital increase was EUR 572,536 thousand.
Other amounts recognised in “Share premium” related to the acquisition of Sogecuatro.
As explained in Note 7.2, the investment in Sogecuatro was measured at the fair value of the shares given to Sogecable,
i.e. the closing share price of Gestevisión Telecinco on 29 December 2010. The capital increase was originally based
on the fact that 73,401,870 shares were to be given to Sogecable, increasing share capital.The difference between the
value of the share issue and the quoted share price is recognised under “Share premium”.This entailed an increase in
the share premium balance of EUR 42,207 thousand. Also included under this item are capital increase costs, net of the
corresponding tax effect.
Listing on the Stock Exchange:
The Company was admitted for listing on the Stock Exchange on 24 June 2004. On 3 January 2005, its shares were
included on the IBEX 35. Its shares are traded on the Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao andValencia Stock Exchanges.
Dividends
On 13 April 2011, approval was given at the Company’s General Shareholders’ Meeting to pay out EUR 97,912
thousand in dividends charged to 2010 earnings.This dividend was paid in May 2011 and was equivalent to EUR 0.2445
per outstanding share.
On 13 April 2011, approval was given at the Company’s General Shareholders’ Meeting to pay an EUR 42,248 thousand
of extraordinary dividends charged to unrestricted reserves.This dividend was paid in May 2011 and was equivalent to
EUR 0.1055 per outstanding share.
On 14 April 2010, approval was given at the Company’s General Shareholders’ Meeting to pay out EUR 48,440
thousand in dividends charged to 2009 earnings. This dividend was paid in March 2010 and was equivalent to EUR
0.1992 per eligible share.