Minoan Lines To Propose Three-For-One Issue

Greek passenger shipping firm Minoan Lines' board will propose a one-for-three bonus share issue to shareholders at its upcoming annual general assembly. The bonus shares will arise from capitalization of around $52.4 million out of a total $198.1 million share premium reserve, company officials said.

The board will also propose the distribution of a 100 drachma ($.29) dividend per share for fiscal 1999, a total of 5.3 billion drachmas ($15.4 million), which is around 13 percent higher than the total 1998 dividend.