Client Successes
What our clients say…
“Computershare continuously strives to provide great service. Our relationship managers are experienced and understand our needs as well as the needs of our shareholders. The response time for any reported issue is exceptional.”
Vern Patterson
Investor Relations
KeyCorp
“My company's partnership with Computershare precedes my 5 years as VP of Investor Relations. Computershare came with strong recommendations when I took over and I quickly understood why. With Computershare, we got access to highly knowledgeable professionals focused on delivering tailored, quality service to their customers. In my case that meant professionals I could rely on during the Annual Report process, educating us on the legal aspects, new requirements and best practices.
More recently, Computershare was proactive in helping us implement the new notice and access rules. They were an integral part of a seamless process to switch to this more eco-friendly and economic approach to shareholder notification. During these past five years, Computershare has always been a very reliable resource and a partner we could count on.”
Sujata Mutalik
Vice President, Investor Relations
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
“Computershare was deeply involved in one of the most complex corporate actions in JM Smucker's history, the purchase of several Procter and Gamble brands. Computershare not only handled the exchange of shares, touching more than 300,000 shareholders in the process, but at the same time also instituted Direct Registration and rolled out a direct stock purchase plan for us. Throughout it all, Computershare performed flawlessly, every step of the way.”
Ann Harlan
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
J.M. Smucker
“Computershare’s performance during our client’s $9 billion acquisition was impressive. Computershare’s Project Manager gave us excellent feedback on the tender offer results and great insights based on his experience handling the mechanics of these types of transactions. This enabled us to make important strategic decisions and get the deal done in record time. Computershare’s experience was greatly appreciated by our client, who is based overseas and had not conducted a U.S.-style tender offer before. Computershare was clearly the "MVP" of the professional service providers during the final and critical days of the completion of our tender offer.”
Matthew J. Gardella
Partner
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP
“This transaction couldn’t have been made easier for us. Computershare was always on top of things, focusing on all the details. It’s important to position a new company, like Windstream, as efficient, effective and professional. The time Computershare spent on preparation really paid off, especially in terms of our shareholders’ experience.”
Mary Michaels
Director, Capital Markets and Investor Relations
Windstream Communications
“Certainly within the stock transfer business, their call centers are at the top.”
Jack Sunday
Group Five Inc.
CEO
As seen in the May 16, 2009 edition of the Patriot-Ledger newspaper
Case Studies
Case Study: Simplifying Proxy Distribution to a Complex Holder Base through Notice and Access – Citizens, Inc.
With Computershare's help, Citizens, Inc., found that sending notice documents rather than full sets of proxy materials can be an effective cost-saving option for companies with a large number of registered holders who have a history of not voting, even with full-set mailings, and are difficult and expensive to reach via regular mail. Read »
Case Study: Saving Costs with Notice and Access
Computershare helped its client, a Fortune 200 technology company, save $500,000 by using notice and access for their annual meeting. The company used notice and access not only to reduce printing and mailing costs, but also because the new rules align directly with their commitment to promoting Internet solutions and minimizing environmental impacts. Read »
Case Study: Successful Facilitation of a $9 Billion Acquisition
In 2008, Computershare was approached by the law firm Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP to serve as depositary for a proposed tender offer for one of Computershare's transfer agency clients. This case study details how Computershare helped to complete the transaction just 33 days after commencement of the tender offer, serving as depository, paying agent and transfer agent for a $9 billion acquisition. Read »
Case Study: Seamless Handling of a Complex Spin-off and Merger
In 2006, Alltel Corporation spun off its landline business and merged it with VALOR Communications Group to create a new entity, named Windstream Corporation, in a "reverse Morris Trust" transaction. The combination created the largest landline communications firm serving the rural US at the time, with 3.4 million access lines across 16 states. This case study details how Computershare helped its client overcome the challenges involved in the transaction. Read »
Case Study: The Coca-Cola Company
Computershare developed and implemented a strategic initiative to assist the Coca-Cola Company in meeting their investor relations objectives: cost efficiency, improved communication and a deeper understanding of shareowner perceptions, insights and attitudes. Read »
Case Study: Molex, Inc.
With a growing employee base worldwide, Molex Incorporated wanted to ensure that its overseas employee plan participants were not losing their dividend checks and shares of stock to escheatment. Computershare helped implement an effective solution that enables Molex’s employees to safeguard their common and Class A common stock. Read »