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PROSUS N.V.
(previously Myriad International Holdings N.V)
(Incorporated in the Netherlands)
(Legal Entity Identifier: 635400Z5LQ5F9OLVT688)
ISIN: NL0013654783
Euronext Amsterdam and JSE Share code: PRX
("Prosus" or the "Company")
CLARIFICATION REGARDING THE PROCESSING OF DIVIDENDS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Further to the announcement on 18 August 2020, the EUR/ZAR exchange rate was 20,7111 as at 18 August 2020.
Shareholders holding their ordinary shares N on the South African register will receive a distribution of ZAR228 cents
per ordinary share N. The distribution to the holders of ordinary shares N has been rounded up to the nearest cent
due to the complexities of the repaid capital. Shareholders of ordinary shares A1 will receive a dividend of
ZAR12,46808 cents per ordinary share A1.
Shareholders electing to receive a dividend will receive a dividend declared from retained earnings. Dividends will be
subject to Dutch dividend withholding tax at a rate of 15% yielding a net dividend of ZAR193,8 cents per ordinary share
N and ZAR10,59786 cents per ordinary share A1 to those shareholders not entitled to an exemption or relief from
Dutch dividend tax.
In addition to the Dutch dividend tax, dividends paid in respect of ordinary N shares on the South African register will
also be subject to South African dividend tax at a rate of up to 20% in relation to shareholders not entitled to an
exemption from South African dividend tax. The amount of additional South African dividend tax payable will be
calculated by deducting from the 20% South African dividend tax otherwise due, a rebate equal to the Dutch dividend
withholdings tax lawfully payable in respect of the dividend (without any right of recovery) i.e. the amount of Dutch
dividend tax due after taking into account any applicable exemptions or tax treaty relief that may reduce the Dutch
dividend tax payable. Those shareholders, unless exempt from paying Dutch and South African dividend tax, or entitled
to a reduced Dutch dividend withholding tax rate in terms of an applicable tax treaty, will be subject to a maximum of
20% aggregate dividend tax.
South African corporates who own 5% or more of the shares in Prosus may qualify for a Dutch domestic exemption
from Dutch dividend withholding tax. Those shareholders who qualify for domestic relief have until 8 December 2020
to provide evidence to ABN Amro that their dividend qualifies for domestic relief from Dutch dividend withholding tax.
The treaty between South Africa and the Netherlands notes that the Dutch dividend withholding tax may get reduced
from 15% to 10%. This reduction applies equally to corporates holding less than 10% of the capital of Prosus,
individuals and other persons who qualify as residents of South Africa for treaty purposes. If shareholders, or their
tax advisors, conclude that they are entitled to benefits arising from the tax treaty, such shareholders should follow
the process prescribed by the tax treaty to claim relief.
Please note that no Dutch dividend withholding tax will be withheld on repayments of share capital. There will also
be no South African dividend tax on repayments of share capital.
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
16 October 2020
JSE sponsor to Prosus:
Investec Bank Limited
Euronext listing agent
ING Bank N.V.
Euronext paying agent
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Enquiries:
Investor Enquiries +1 347 210 4305
Eoin Ryan, Head of Investor Relations
Media Enquiries +44 207 251 3801
Sarah Ryan, International Media Relations
About Prosus
Prosus is a global consumer internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world. Operating and investing globally in markets
with long-term growth potential, Prosus builds leading consumer internet companies that empower people and enrich communities.The group is
focused on building meaningful businesses in the online classifieds, payments and fintech, and food delivery sectors in markets including India,
Russia and Brazil. Through its ventures team investments, in areas including edtech and health, Prosus actively seeks new opportunities to partner
with exceptional entrepreneurs who are using technology to address big societal needs.Every day, millions of people use the products and services
of companies that Prosus has invested in, acquired or built, including Avito, Brainly, BYJU'S, Codecademy, eMAG, Honor, iFood, LazyPay, letgo,
Meesho, Movile, OLX, PayU, Red Dot Payments, Remitly, SimilarWeb, SoloLearn, Swiggy, and Udemy.
Date: 16-10-2020 02:15:00
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