Clarivate Declares Dividend on Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock

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Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT; CLVT PR A) declared a quarterly dividend of approximately $1.12 per share on its 5.25% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares. This dividend is payable on September 1, 2021, to shareholders of record by August 15, 2021. The payment will be made in ordinary shares rather than cash, as per the governing Statement of Rights. The number of shares delivered will be based on the average volume-weighted price over the five trading days ending before the payment date.

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• Quarterly dividend of $1.12 per share enhances shareholder income.
• Demonstrates company confidence in future performance.

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LONDON, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT; CLVT PR A), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of approximately $1.12 per share on its 5.25% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares, payable on September 1, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2021. As permitted by the Statement of Rights governing its 5.25% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares, such dividend will be payable solely by delivery of ordinary shares (other than cash in lieu of any fractional ordinary share). The number of ordinary shares deliverable in respect of such dividend will be determined based on the average volume-weighted average price per ordinary shares over the five consecutive trading day period ending on, and including, the trading day prior to September 1, 2021.

Forward-Looking Statements

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About Clarivate

Clarivate™ is a global leader in providing solutions to accelerate the lifecycle of innovation. Our bold mission is to help customers solve some of the world's most complex problems by providing actionable information and insights that reduce the time from new ideas to life-changing inventions in the areas of science and intellectual property. We help customers discover, protect and commercialize their inventions using our trusted subscription and technology-based solutions coupled with deep domain expertise. For more information, please visit clarivate.com.

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FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by Clarivate in July 2021?

Clarivate declared a quarterly dividend of approximately $1.12 per share.

When is the dividend payment date for Clarivate's preferred stock?

The dividend payment date is September 1, 2021.

Who is eligible to receive the dividend from Clarivate's preferred stock?

Shareholders on record as of August 15, 2021, are eligible for the dividend.

How will the dividend be paid to shareholders of Clarivate's preferred stock?

The dividend will be paid in ordinary shares instead of cash.

What is the significance of the 5.25% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares?

These shares provide a fixed dividend and are convertible into ordinary shares, offering potential for capital appreciation.