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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 06, 1864
Page
7
The ordinary meeting of shareholders at Cheapside bank discussed the 5 percent dividend on two capital issues, a proposed amalgamation with a rival bank, and concerns over share issuances. Directors defended actions, while critics cited discounts and premium jumps harming non‑insider shareholders.
The bank’s directors refused any personal gain from a new issue, saying they expanded share value from a four percent discount to a three or four percent premium. Shareholders approved the report and balance sheet, declared a dividend, and praised the chairman and auditors for prudent conduct and promising prospects.
The third ordinary meeting at the London Tavern chaired by Mr J N Daniell approved a 5 percent per annum dividend free of tax on shares of £20, carried £500 to a reserve fund and carried 203 16s 8d to profit. The balance sheet shows capital £72 285 and deposits £136 363 8s 1d with gains from increased branch activity and a large banking concern joining the business.
The second ordinary meeting convened on Wednesday at the London Tavern with Mr. W. W. Cargill MP presiding as chairman.
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