Macquarie Group announced that following shareholder approval at its general meeting on 12 December 2013, the distribution of Sydney Airport stapled securities (SYD) to eligible shareholders was completed. The distribution comprises a reduction of capital of AUD 2.5737 and a special dividend of AUD 1.1563 per ordinary share (on a pre-consolidation basis)1, representing 69% and 31% of the distribution respectively, which was calculated using the SYD closing share price of AUD 3.73 on 10 January 2014. Distribution statements will be dispatched to eligible shareholders by 17 January 2014.