Since its founding over 30 years ago, American Stock Transfer and Trust Company has grown to be the dominant industry leader. AST's constant innovation, unending focus on client care, and willingness to challenge longstanding industry practices have contributed to the development of a unique and superior service product. As outlined in the section entitled "AST Advantage," there are a number of areas in which AST has distinguished itself from its competitors. We are gratified, therefore, by the recent industry survey results from Group Five, which represent a prominent testament to the quality and desirability of our service offerings.

Group Five is an international independent consulting and research firm located in Princeton, New Jersey. Group Five conducts a global, annual independent survey of corporations' opinions of the service they receive from their shareholder services agents. As a result of its extensive research, Group Five is considered the most knowledgeable independent source for information in the shareholder service industry.

AST has been ranked number one in overall customer satisfaction in seven of the last eight years, including the immediately preceding three years. The Group Five website, www.groupfiveinc.com, contains more detailed information regarding the survey methodology and results.

We are proud of this prestigious recognition and look forward to providing continuing “first place” service.

First Place
AST has been ranked number one in overall customer satisfaction in seven of the last eight years by the prestigious Group Five Survey.