Daveyb,you can check ur holding transactions on...

Daveyb,

you can check ur holding transactions on www.computershare.com.au to see what was your recorded share holding just prior to the ex date (14/10/08)and also any option conversions on or b4 the record date (20/10/08).

This info will then determine ur eligiblity to the payment...i.e u must be a recorded FPO shareholder on the close of business 13/10/08 or a FPO converted option holder on or before 20/10/08.

Due to the large size of the div and cap return payment relative to the share price, the company could have declared it a Special/Significant distribution and structured the ex date to be after the record date and closer to payment date so to minimise any confusion and potential collateral issues for holders.

However,since the "ex" and record dates were well and clearly announced b4 the 14th Oct,you & Computershare can easily work out ur legal entitlements.

Just my thoughts,DYOR,and gd Luck !