ANZ Banking Group Shareholder Benefits

Company Code :

ANZ

Company Name :

ANZ Banking Group Limited

What do they do ?

ANZ is a major Australian-based bank operating a retail and business banking franchise in Australia, New Zealand and throughout the South Pacific. Australian operations make up the largest part of ANZs business with commercial & retail banking & funds management. Following the acquisition of National Bank of New Zealand, ANZ is the largest bank in New Zealand. Expansion in the Asian region in is being undertaken.

Share Holder Discount Requirements :

300 Shares -- Priced at 52 week high ($30.00) this is a cost of $9000.00

Shareholder Discount/ Shareholder Benefit :

A detailed document is available at :

http://www.anz.com/aus/shares/services/PrivilegePack/Aus/default.asp

Some of the discounts include :

• Unlimited free ANZ transactions on an everyday bank account
• Bonus interest rate on Progress Saver accounts
• Special term deposit rates
• Between 5% - 20% discount on insurance
• Discounts on loans, etc

These are but a few of the offerings. These discounts would be more useful for existing customers of the bank as people rarely change banks.

It should be noted that this company is currently reviewing the benefits offered.

Good Luck

AHO -Australian Hotel Fund

Company Code :

AHO

Company Name :

Australian Hotel Fund

What do they do ?

Australian Hotel Fund (AHO), formerly Peppers Hotel Trust, invests primarily in hotel related properties within New South Wales. The responsible entity of the Trust is Hotel Capital Partners Limited.

Share Holder Discount Requirements :

This card is currently issued to all securityholders who have purchased a minimum of $500.00 of securities. The card is automatically forwarded to your registered address as part of your welcome pack. The welcome pack is usually issued within 2 weeks of your holding being registered

Shareholder Discount/ Shareholder Benefit :

Each year, usually in January, the Mirvac Hotels division issues a brochure showing the range of Exclusive Card rates at our Hotels and Resorts for that year. To obtain Exclusive Card rates, you must: - notify the reservations clerk at the hotel that you are a Securityholder when placing your booking - produce your card when you arrive at the hotel and at any time when you are requested during your stay.

Your Mirvac Exclusive card cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offer. The terms and conditions of to the Mirvac Exclusive card are on the current brochure. Mirvac Hotels have the right to validate your holding of the card. Airline frequent flyer points ARE NOT awarded on Mirvac Exclusive Hotel and Resort Rates.

Good Luck Investing.

AHD - Shareholder Discount

Company Code :

AHD

Company Name :

Amalgamated Holdings Limited

What do they do ?

Amalgamated Holdings provides entertainment, hospitality and tourism and leisure services within Australia. Its three main operating divisions are Entertainment, Entertainment Technology and Hospitality and Leisure. Entertainment includes Greater Union cinemas, plus European cinemas. Hospitality and Leisure includes Rydges Hotels, the Thredbo alpine resort, the NSW State theatre, cafes and cruises.

Share Holder Discount Requirements :

300 Shares -- Priced at 52 week high ($6.60) this is a cost of $1980.00

Shareholder Discount/ Shareholder Benefit :

A detailed document is available at : http://www.ahl.com.au/images/asxdocs/AHLShareholderBenefits2006.pdf

Some of the discounts include :

• Cinema Discount Tickets at Greater Union and Birch Carroll & Coyle - $9.00 per adult and $7.00 per child (two tickets per session and some conditions apply).
• Hotel & Resort Best Advertised Rate Discount at Rydges Hotels and Resorts - an additional 10% discount on the best-advertised rate or package (some conditions apply).
• Featherdale Wildlife Park - 25% off the published admission price of any four tickets or one family ticket pass (some conditions apply).
• Thredbo Alpine Resort - 10% discount on Summer & Winter lift tickets and ski and clothing hire (some conditions apply).

Good Luck

Introduction

This site is going to be used to keep track of the companies which offer special discounts or benefits to shareholders.

At this stage I am still researching the companies but will soon have enough information for regular articles.

I will be announcing the opening of this website on my investing blog

I envision it should not be more than a couple of days before I have the first article ready.

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