Shareholder FAQ
Who should I contact regarding my stock certificate(s)?
You should contact Edwards Lifesciences' transfer agent, Computershare at (800) 446-2617.
What is a transfer agent?
A transfer agent is hired by a publicly traded corporation to maintain records of who owns the company's stock and to track the stock purchases, sales, and account balances of registered shareholders. Edwards Lifesciences’ transfer agent, Computershare, keeps track of all outstanding stock certificates and the registered holder of those certificates. If an Edwards Lifesciences registered shareholder buys or sells Edwards stock, Computershare is responsible for transferring the ownership of that stock.
How I contact Edwards Lifesciences’ transfer agent?
Shareholders can call Computershare's customer service at (800) 446-2617 for transfers, address changes, or any other questions regarding their Edwards Lifesciences stock certificates.
What is a registered stockholder?
A registered shareholder is the owner of the stock as recorded by the transfer agent. The registered shareholder's name appears on the stock certificate.
What if I hold shares through my broker? Am I a registered shareholder? Do I still need to contact Computershare?
A transfer agent does not keep track of shares traded or held through brokerage accounts. Stocks that are held in a brokerage account are considered to be held in "street name," which means that those shares are held on behalf of the stockholder by the broker. In this case, the transfer agent considers the brokerage to be the registered shareholder. It is the responsibility of the brokerage to keep track of the accounts of their clients and to provide those clients with information regarding their Edwards Lifesciences shares, including the delivery of Proxy Statements.
How do I transfer my stock or change my address with the transfer agent?
You should contact Computershare at (800) 446-2617.
How do I replace lost stock certificates?
Lost stock certificates can be replaced by contacting Edwards Lifesciences’ transfer agent, Computershare, at (800) 446-2617.
How do I transfer my certificates to another name?
Requests to transfer your certificates to another name or trust are handled by our transfer agent, Computershare, at (800) 446-2617.
When is the next Annual Stockholders’ Meeting?
The next annual meeting of stockholders will be held on Thursday, May 8th 2008 at the company's corporate headquarters in Irvine, California.
When do I get my Annual Proxy Statement?
The Proxy Statement is typically mailed to Edwards Lifesciences stockholders in early April.
I never received an Annual Proxy Statement last year. What should I do?
It's possible that the mailing address held by your broker or by Edwards Lifesciences’ transfer agent is not current. If you own shares through a broker, contact your broker directly to confirm your current mailing address and inquire why you may not be getting the proxy. If you hold an Edwards Lifesciences stock certificate, contact Computershare, Edwards Lifesciences’ transfer agent at (800) 446-2617 or mail correspondence to:
Computershare
P.O. Box 43010
Providence, RI 02940-3010
Overnight Deliveries:
250 Royall Street
Canton, MA 02021
How do I calculate the cost basis of my Edwards Lifesciences shares?
Visit the tax cost basis page on this website.
Do you have a record of my stock trading activity?
If you hold your shares through a broker, then we do not, but your broker should. If you possess the stock certificate, please contact our transfer agent, Computershare, at (800) 446-2617.
How do I contact Edwards Lifesciences’ Investor Relations if I still need more information?
You can reach Edwards Lifesciences Investor Relations department by calling toll free
(800) 4-AHEART extension 2806, or (949) 250-2806. You can also contact us through our online investor information request form or send an email to Investor_Relations@edwards.com. Our mailing address is:
Investor Relations
Edwards Lifesciences
One Edwards Way
Irvine, CA 92614
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