— SHARE PRICE PERFORMANCE: 2003 —
NOVA Chemicals' share price increased 47% in the U.S. on the New York Stock Exchange. This compares to an
average increase of 25% in peer chemical companies' share values, a 26% increase in the S&P 500.
— SHARE PRICE PERFORMANCE: 1999 THROUGH 2003 —
From January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2003, NOVA Chemicals' share price increased 106% on the New
York Stock Exchange. This compares to an average 2% decline in peer chemical companies' share values, and
a 10% decline in the S&P 500.
— NOVA CHEMICALS' SHARE HISTORY —
|
| YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 (MILLIONS OF DOLLARS) |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
|
| Dividends paid (Canadian dollars) |
$0.40 |
$0.40 |
$0.40 |
| Market price (NYSE) (U.S. dollars) |
|
|
|
| High |
$27.04 |
$26.09 |
$24.70 |
| Low |
$16.80 |
$18.14 |
$14.86 |
| Close |
$26.95 |
$18.30 |
$19.27 |
| Market price (TSX) (Canadian dollars) |
|
|
|
| High |
$35.05 |
$40.15 |
$37.90 |
| Low |
$24.65 |
$28.48 |
$23.25 |
| Close |
$35.04 |
$28.89 |
$30.75 |
| Common dividend yield |
1.1% |
1.4% |
1.3% |
| Shares outstanding |
|
|
|
| Year-end (millions) |
87 |
87 |
86 |
| Average (millions) |
87 |
86 |
85 |
| Registered shareholders at year-end (thousands)(1) |
14 |
14 |
19 |
| Percentage of U.S. ownership(2) |
26 |
28 |
27 |
|
|
