Frequently Asked Questions
Who can I contact if I can't find the answer to my question
below?
For questions relating to your shareholding contact the share registrar.
For questions relating to the Company's activities contact our Investor
Relations Manager James Barrie.
Company Information
When was Sigma formed?
Sigma Pharmaceuticals, formerly Arrow Pharmaceuticals Limited was formed in 1999. It is the listed company in the group that includes Sigma Company Limited.
Sigma Company Limited was formed in Melbourne in 1912 as
a Co-operative owned by community based pharmacists.
What are Sigma's main areas of activity?
Sigma is an integrated healthcare company. Sigma is a manufacturer
of various branded and generic pharmaceutical and neutraceutical products. Sigma is
a full service wholesaler and distributor of products to pharmacies
within Australia. Sigma is also the owner of the two largest pharmacy
banner group's in Australia - Amcal and Guardian.
How many employees does Sigma have?
Sigma employs approximately 1,700 employees in all areas of the
business throughout Australia.
How is the fiscal year defined?
Sigma has a year-end of 31 January. For example, the 2007-year for
Sigma will reflect the performance of the company from 1 February 2006
to 31 January 2007.
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Share Information
Where can I get a copy of the current annual report / interim report?
The Annual Report and Half Year Report are posted on this site as soon as they are released and details are sent to all
shareholders who have requested and registered their email address with Sigma. You can access a copy of Sigma's Annual
Report and Half Year Brochure by clicking here.
Who is Sigma's Share Registrar?
Link Market Services manages Sigma's Share Registry.
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I am receiving two sets of communication whenever Sigma
sends me anything. How can I make sure that one copy is sent?
This can occur for many reasons, however, holdings can usually be
amalgamated. Please contact Link Market Services.
Where and when was the Sigma share first listed?
Arrow Pharmaceuticals Limited was listed on the ASX on 29 October 2002. Following the merger with Sigma Company Limited, it has changed its name to Sigma Pharmaceuticals Limited, and from December 2005 commenced trading under the ASX code "SIP".
Sigma Company Limited was listed on the exempt market in 1997, and moved to a full
listing on the ASX in November 1999. Sigma entered the ASX Top 100
in November 2003.
How many shareholders does Sigma have?
Following the merger of Sigma Company Limited and Arrow Pharmaceuticals Limited, Sigma has approximately 940 million shares on issue, held by approximately 15,000 shareholders.
Does Sigma offer a share option program to its employees?
Yes, Sigma offers all employees the chance to participate in the
success of the company and to have a sense of ownership through
an employee share plan.
I would like to receive my communication from Sigma electronically. How should I arrange this?
There are two ways to become an electronic shareholder. Either (1) on line by visiting the Sigma website at Link Market Services, or (2) by printing and completing the form and returning it to Link Market Services at the address noted on the form.
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