It would appear Peel are paying themselves before any deal is done for a change in ownership
but aren't those shares paid a dividend, or am I mistaken? Isn't that what the confirmation is stating?
Supplying the statement is a legal obligation - it shows those shares which are entitled to be paid a dividend but doesn't give any indication as to whether a dividend has been paid, will be paid or any amount involved.
The statement for 2018 is the same as 2017 and 2016. Not sure what your point is?