Yamana increased its dividend on August 4, 2010 for the second time since the beginning of the year by 33 percent to US$0.02 per share per quarter. The dividend increase will be in effect for the third quarter dividend, payable October 14, 2010, to holders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2010.
Pursuant to tax legislation, Canadian resident individuals who receive "eligible dividends" will be entitled to an enhanced gross-up and dividend tax credit on such dividends. Yamana Gold has designated that all dividends paid by Yamana Gold Inc. are "eligible dividends" for these purposes.
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For information regarding shareholdings, dividends, certificates, change of address, or exchange of share certificates due to an acquisition, please contact CIBC Mellon Trust Company at:
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