FILE NO 1-9945

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

WASHINGTON   DC   20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

 

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of June 2004

 

National Australia Bank Limited

ACN 004 044 937

(Registrant’s Name)

 

Level 24

500 Bourke Street

MELBOURNE   VICTORIA   3000

AUSTRALIA

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F

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Form 40-F

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Yes

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No

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If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82

 

 

 

 

 

Group Corporate Affairs

 

National Australia
Bank Limited
ABN 12004044937

 

 

 

 

 

500 Bourke Street

 

 

Melbourne

ASX Announcement

 

Victoria  3000

 

 

Australia

 

Melbourne, 15 June 2004

 

Dividend Reinvestment Plan and Bonus Share Plan

 

The National wishes to announce that the percentage of shares participating in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan and Bonus Share Plan in respect of the 2004 interim dividend is approximately 45%.

 

As previously announced, the National has entered into an agreement to fully underwrite its Dividend Reinvestment Plan and Bonus Share Plan in respect of the 2004 interim dividend at a value of approximately A$1.2bn.

 

The National’s Chief Financial Officer, Richard McKinnon, said: “This initiative combined with the recent successful subordinated debt issue is expected to meet the Group’s total capital target of 10% by June 30.”

 

 

For further information:

 

Brandon Phillips

Group Manager

Group Corporate Relations

 

03 8641 3857 work

0419 369 058 mobile

 

Or visit www.nabgroup.com

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.

 

 

 

 

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Susan E Crook

 

Date:   15 June 2004

Title:

Company Secretary

 

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