Why American Stock Transfer&Trust Company?
We'll help you move forward. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (AST) is a full-service, tech-enabled professional services firm that helps companies and shareholders across North America maintain momentum through the use of secure corporate data, analytics, advisory services, and a strategic approach to every interaction.
Why choose we as your transfer agent partner?
We are your strategic partner for positive shareholder engagement, transfer agent excellence, control of essential ownership records, and employee plans.
Why invest in AST?
Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, AST pioneered a new model of integrated services in the industry.
Why choose AST for shareholder communications?
With AST, you can be confident in the quality and delivery of shareholder and investor communications, including proxy solicitations and voting tabulation. Our team of experts can also help support rare and unexpected events, such as a hostile takeover or crisis situations.
What does American Stock Transfer and Trust Company do?
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (AST) is a full-service, tech-enabled professional services firm that helps companies and shareholders across North America maintain momentum through the use of secure corporate data, analytics, advisory services, and a strategic approach to every interaction.
Is American Stock Transfer a transfer agent?
AST ADVANTAGES AST has distinguished itself within the transfer agent industry through our innovative, customer-driven service options.
What is a transfer agency in financial services?
Transfer agents work for the security issuer to record changes of ownership, maintain the issuer's security holder records, cancel and issue certificates, and distribute dividends. Transfer agents are usually banks or trust companies, but sometimes a company acts as its own transfer agent.
Who owns AST Financial?
Siris also announced the completion of its acquisition of AST and the resulting combination of EQ and AST. EQ is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. EQ has over 5,000 employees and supports 36 million people in 120 countries.
What is the difference between a transfer agent and a custodian?
Transfer agents handle the direct responsibility for shareholder purchases and sales of mutual fund shares. The custodian then records these transactions without fund manager involvement. Custodians report these transactions to fund managers so they can continue to keep fund assets and fund cash positions healthy.
Do transfer agents mail proxies?
Transfer Agent Responsibilities Common and preferred stock shareholders have the right to vote on major corporate decisions, such as merger activities and the sale of companies. These votes are facilitated through transfer agents who send proxy information to shareholders.
How does a stock transfer work?
How to transfer stock between brokersStart the process by filling out a transfer initiation form with your new broker. ... Your new broker communicates with your old broker to set up the transfer.Your old broker must validate the transfer information, reject it, or amend it within three business days.More items...•
Does a company know who owns their stock?
Generally no. They might not pay dividends. But they also have to send shareholder reports, shareholder meeting notices, and proxy forms. @Barmar, fair point, updated.
How is stock ownership tracked?
Some key details on the certificate itself include your name, the company's name, the number of shares you own, as well as the CUSIP number—a unique identifier used for all stocks and bonds in the United States. Your certificate will also be signed by an officer of the company.
How do I sell my AST shares?
As Dividend Disbursing Agent, AST will sell shares, at your request, one of two ways: Online at www.amstock.com. Follow the simple instructions provided below. Sales requests received by 12:00 noon and via direct mail and by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time online will be executed the next business day.
Is AST Financial a transfer agent?
Transfer Agent & Registrar Services Companies rely on AST as a transfer agency and share registry for a range of services that include: Flawless issuer and shareholder recordkeeping. Seamless transition of historical data to AST's recordkeeping system.
Who owns AST trust?
TMX GroupTMX Group Completes Acquisition of AST Trust Company (Canada)
What is AST in IT?
AST is a tech-enabled, integrated, professional services firm that empowers companies and their stakeholders to achieve their goals through advisory, technology and flawless execution.
What does a corporate secretary do?
To deliver essential corporate services like ownership recordkeeping and shareholder communications, Corporate Secretaries need a strong partner with the resources and experience to ensure that nothing stands in the way of their progress.
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Keane Financial, LLC Overview
Keane Financial, LLC filed as a Foreign Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the State of Texas on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 and is approximately sixteen years old, according to public records filed with Texas Secretary of State.
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