HCL

_{Q How can I check my registered details?
Q How do I contact HCL plc's (Healthcare Locums plc) registrar?
Q How do I change my registered address on the HCL plc (Healthcare Locums plc) share register?
Q What do I need to do if I change my name?
Q Do I need a share certificate?
Q My share certificate has been lost or stolen. What should I do?
Q I am receiving more than one set of HCL plc (Healthcare Locums plc) communications. How can I stop this?
Q My partner (or relative) has passed away. What should I do about their shareholding?
Q How do I transfer my shares/shareholding?
Q How do I buy and sell HCL plc (Healthcare Locums plc) shares?
Q When does HCL plc (Healthcare Locums plc) report its results?
Q What is the Annual General Meeting?
Q What are the other types of meetings?
Q If I cannot go to the Annual General Meeting, can I vote?
Q What Stock Exchange is HCL plc (Healthcare Locums plc) Listed on?
Q What is the current share price?
Q How can I get copies of your report and accounts, circulars and analysts presentations?
Q How do I order an annual report?}

Q: How can I check my registered details?

A: You can log onto www.capitaregistrars.com where you will be able to check your shareholding. The service is secure, free and easy to use. You will need your Investor Code to access this service; this can be found on your share certificate or a dividend tax counterfoil.

Q: How do I contact HCL plc's (Healthcare Locums plc) registrar?

A: HCL plc's (Healthcare Locums plc's) registrar is Capita Registrars and they can be contacted at:
Address: Capita IRG, The Registry, 34 Beckenham Road, Beckenham Kent, BR3 4TU
Telephone: +44 (0) 870 162 3100
Facsimile: +44 (0) 8658 3430
e-mail: ssd@capitaregistrars.com
Web site: www.capitaregistrars.com

Q: How do I change my registered address on the HCL plc (Healthcare Locums plc) share register?

A: You should notify Capita Registrars in writing. If you hold shares in joint names, the notification to change address must be signed by the first named shareholder.

Q: What do I need to do if I change my name?

A: You should notify Capita Registrars in writing of any change to your name, providing documentary evidence, such as a copy of your marriage certificate or change of name by deed poll, and enclose your share certificate for amendment. If you need un-cashed dividend cheques to be reissued in your new name, please also include them in your envelope.

Q: Do I need a share certificate?

A: Share certificates are evidence of your ownership of the shares and should be kept in a safe place.
When you buy shares you will be sent a share certificate representing the number of shares that you have purchased in the Company (unless you choose to hold shares in electronic form through a CREST account, or through a nominee). When you first buy shares in HCL plc (Healthcare Locums plc) you are given a unique account number shown in the top left-hand corner of the share certificate. This account number should be quoted in all correspondence.
We recommend that you keep a separate record of your account number, certificate numbers and the number of shares each certificate covers in case of loss or damage. Share certificates are posted to shareholders at their own risk.

Q: My share certificate has been lost or stolen. What should I do?

A: If you lose your share certificate, or it has been stolen, you should inform Capita Registrars immediately by telephoning them on +44 (0) 870 162 3100. A record of the missing share certificate will be made to prevent it being used and a letter of indemnity will be sent to you to sign. In signing this indemnity, you are confirming that if the missing share certificate subsequently comes to light, you will return it to Capita Registrars to be cancelled. This is to protect Healthcare Locums plc from possible misuse of your certificate while it is not in your possession. A replacement certificate will then be sent to you. There is a charge for this service, so we advise you to keep your share certificates in a safe and secure place.

Q: I am receiving more than one set of HCL plc (Healthcare Locums plc) communications. How can I stop this?

A: If shares are bought at different times the registration details given to Capita Registrars might differ slightly on each occasion (e.g. Mr John P Smith or Mr John Smith). This can result in our registrar opening two accounts with slightly different details. This in turn leads to a dividend cheque being issued in respect of each account each time a dividend is paid, and the duplication of other shareholder communications. If your shareholding is duplicated in this way, please contact Capita Registrars to correct this.

Q: My partner (or relative) has passed away. What should I do about their shareholding?

A: If the shares were held solely in the name of the deceased, Capita Registrars will require a copy of the death certificate and either probate or letters of administration. If you are unsure of what you need to send, please write to Capita Registrars who will be pleased to give you guidance. The name of the legal personal representative will then be put on the HCL plc (Healthcare Locums plc) share register. The shares can then be sold by the personal representative or a stock transfer form can be used so that the shares are registered in the name of the deceased's beneficiary. If the shares were held jointly, Capita Registrars will remove the deceased's name from the share register on receipt of a copy of the death certificate. The shares can then be registered in the names of the surviving holder(s) and the relevant share certificates can be amended to reflect the change. For further information, please contact Capita Registrars or ring them on +44 (0) 870 162 3100 and they will assist you with the documentation and will be able to make the process as straightforward as possible for you.

Q: How do I transfer my shares/shareholding?

A: At some point you may wish to transfer some or all of your shares to someone else (for example your partner or a member of your family). To do this you will need to complete a share transfer form, which is available from Capita Registrars. The form should be fully completed and returned with your share certificate representing at least the number of shares being transferred. Capita Registrars will then process the transfer and issue a balance share certificate to you if applicable. Capita Registrars will be able to help you with any questions you may have about completing the form

Q: How do I buy and sell HCL plc (Healthcare Locums plc) shares?

A: You can do this through a stockbroker or your bank. Healthcare Locums plc does not offer a share dealing service.

Q: When does HCL plc (Healthcare Locums plc) report its results?

A: HCL plcs (Healthcare Locums plcs) financial year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Half year and full year results are reported September and March respectively.

Q: What is the Annual General Meeting?

A: Most limited companies are required to hold an Annual General Meeting, or ("AGM") of shareholders at which decisions are taken on the company's business. The 'ordinary' business of the AGM is repeated every year and includes accepting the company's accounts for the year and agreeing the proportion of a company's profits that will be paid back to shareholders as a dividend.

Q: What are the other types of meetings?

A: There are other types of shareholder meetings, such as an Extraordinary General Meeting ("EGM") that are called if there is urgent business requiring shareholder approval that cannot wait until the next Annual General Meeting ("AGM").

Q: If I cannot go to the Annual General Meeting, can I vote?

A: If you cannot go to the meeting yourself, you can appoint someone else to go in your place as your 'proxy'. To do this, you must complete the proxy card that is sent to you with your notice of meeting and report & accounts and return it to Capita Registrars in advance of the meeting. If a poll is taken on a resolution, your proxy can cast your vote for you but is not usually able to speak on your behalf. If you cannot appoint a proxy to attend the meeting in person, you can still send the proxy form and in the event of a poll on any resolution, the Chairman will cast your vote for you in line with the instructions you give on the form.

Q: What Stock Exchange is HCL plc (Healthcare Locums plc) Listed on?

A: HCL plc (Healthcare Locums plc) is listed on the Alternate Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange. Its ticker symbol is HLO.

Q: What is the current share price?

A: The share price is available on this site and can also be found in the Financial Times and on Teletext.

Q: How can I get copies of your report and accounts, circulars and analysts presentations?

A: Reports and accounts are sent to all shareholders on the register at the date of issue. Recent reports and accounts, circulars and presentations are available on the website. Alternatively you can contact the Company Secretary on +44 (0)20 8418 3086 or companysecretary@hclplc.com.

Q: How do I order an annual report?

A: You can view the latest annual reports online. If you'd like to order a copy of the printed annual report, please phone, fax or email your address, telephone number and order to the Company Secretary.

Tel: +44 (0)20 8418 3086
Fax: +44 (0)20 8418 3043
Email: companysecretary@hclplc.com