28/07/2006
Result of Extraordinary General Meeting
Dignity is pleased to announce that at the Extraordinary General Meeting held at 11.00am today at the offices of DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary UK LLP, Victoria Square House, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B2 4DL the resolution set out in the notice of EGM accompanying the circular to shareholders dated 29 June 2006 was duly passed. The resolution inter alia authorised the return of value to shareholders announced on 21 March 2006 and the sub division and consolidation of the Company's share capital.
The return of value is also conditional upon the written consent of the trustee of the Group's whole business securitisation. This is anticipated to be received on 31 July 2006 and is subject to certain opinions and certificates being sent by or on behalf of the Company to the trustee.
Enquiries:
Richard Portman
Company Secretary
Tel: (0121) 354 1557