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Frequently Asked Questions
Zarlink Semiconductor Fiscal Year End & Quarter End Dates:
The
company's Fiscal Year ends on the last Friday in March.
First
Quarter - June
Second Quarter - September
Third Quarter - December
Fourth
Quarter and Fiscal Year End - March
When is your next AGM?
The Annual Shareholder's Meeting of
Zarlink Semiconductor Shareholders is scheduled for July 23, 2008. The
meeting will be held at the Company's headquarters at 400 March Rd.,
Ottawa, Canada.
Zarlink Semiconductor Stock
Stock
History
When was Zarlink Semiconductor incorporated?
Can
I buy or sell stocks directly through Zarlink Semiconductor?
Where are Zarlink Semiconductor shares traded?
What is the ticker symbol?
What is the CUSIP number?
When
has Zarlink Semiconductor stock split?
When
were your stocks first listed on the TSX and NYSE?
When
were your public offerings?
Where
can I find information on the 1983 Preferred R&D Shares?
What
about exchanging Mitel share certificates for Zarlink Semiconductor
share certificates?
Dividends
Do you pay
dividends on Zarlink Semiconductor stock?
Transfer Agent
Who is
the Transfer Agent?
How can I change information on my account?
Shareholder Information
Do
you have any policies governing the disclosure of information to
shareholders?
How
can I obtain an investor information package?
How
can I obtain SEC documents?
Whom
can I contact if I need further information as a Zarlink Semiconductor
shareholder?
How
can I obtain analyst reports about Zarlink Semiconductor?
Zarlink Semiconductor Stock
| Q: | When was Zarlink Semiconductor incorporated? | top |
| A: | The company was incorporated in Canada in 1971 and continued under the Canada Business Corporations Act in 1976. On July 25, 2001, the Company formally changed its name from Mitel Corporation to Zarlink Semiconductor Inc.. In connection with the name change, the Company began trading under the symbol "ZL" on the New York Stock Exchange and The Toronto Stock Exchange on September 7, 2001. All reports are filed by the Company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Prior to August 13, 2001 reports were filed under the name "Mitel Corporation". | |
| Q: | Can I buy or sell stocks directly through Zarlink Semiconductor? | top |
| A: | Zarlink Semiconductor common stock can be purchased through a broker or financial institution that provides brokerage services. | |
| Q: | Where are Zarlink Semiconductor shares traded? | top |
| A: | Zarlink Semiconductor shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol ZL. | |
| Q: | What is the ticker symbol? | top |
| A: | Zarlink Semiconductor trades under the ticker symbol ZL on both the New York and Toronto Stock Exchanges. Preferred shares are traded on the TSX under the ticker symbol ZL.PR.A. The Convertible Debenture is traded on the TSX under the ticker symbol ZL.DB. | |
| Q: | What is the CUSIP number? | top |
| A: | Zarlink Semiconductor's CUSIP number is 989139100 for common shares and 989139209 for preferred shares. A CUSIP number uniquely identifies a security. The Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures (CUSIP) assigns the first nine digits or characters. Characters 1-6 identify the issuer, and 7-9 identify the issue. The last three digits are applied by the NSCC(National Securities Clearing Corp.) to distinguish between NYSE, AMEX, and NASD issues. | |
| Q: | When has Zarlink Semiconductor stock split? | top |
| A: | The stock last split in Canada 3-for-1 on October 27, 1980, which was then trading under the name "Mitel Corporation" (symbol MLT). There has not been a stock split in the US. | |
| Q: | When were your stocks first listed on the TSX and NYSE? | top |
| A: | Zarlink Semiconductor's (then Mitel Corporation) original listing on the TSX was August 13, 1979 and on the NYSE on May 18, 1981. | |
| Q: | When were your public offerings? | top |
| A: |
The first public offering was in 1979 when 1,500,000 common shares
were sold @ Cdn $10.50. The second public offering was in 1980 when 750,000 common shares were sold @ Cdn $23.625. The third public offering was in 1981 when 3,800,000 common shares were sold. 900,000 shares in Canada @ Cdn $42.25 and 2,900,000 shares in the United States @ US $35.25. Fourth Public Offering (1984) - First offering of preferred shares was in the prospectus dated January 31, 1984 - price per share was Cdn $42.50 The fifth was in 1998 when 8,000,000 common shares were sold @ Cdn $21.50 per share (in Canada only). Sixth Public Offering (August 2007) - Convertible Debentures issue to finance the acquisition of Legerity Holdings, Inc. Convertible Debentures - To help finance the acquisition of Legerity Holdings, Inc. Zarlink issued 75,000 convertible debentures on August 3rd, 2007 and an additional 3,750 debentures on August 29th, 2007 at a price of Cdn $1,000 per debenture. The debenture matures on September 30, 2012. The following are the highlights of the terms and conditions of the convertible debentures. Each debenture pays 6% annual interest (paid semi-annually) on December 31st and June 30th of each year. The debentures are convertible into common stock at the option of the holder at any time with certain restrictions. Each debenture will convert into 408.2 common shares of the Company. The Company may redeem the debentures after September 30, 2011 at the principal amount where the Market price of Common shares of the Company is not less than 125% of the Conversion price (Cdn $2.45). | |
| Q: | Where can I find information on the 1983 Preferred R&D Shares? | top |
| A: |
The following are the highlights of the terms and conditions of the
Cdn $2.00 Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares, 1983
R&D Series: Dividends: Fixed Cumulative cash dividends are payable
quarterly at a rate of Cdn $2.00 per share per annum. Redemption: The shares are currently redeemable, at the option of the Company, at Cdn $25.00 per share plus accrued dividends. Purchase Obligation: The Company is required to make reasonable efforts to purchase 22,400 shares in each quarter at a price not exceeding $25.00 per share plus costs of purchase. | |
| Q: | What about exchanging Mitel share certificates for Zarlink Semiconductor share certificates? | top |
| A: | Your Mitel certificate is still valid and tradable and will not be re-issued. If you want a Zarlink Semiconductor certificate, please return the Mitel certificate to our transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company, 100 University Avenue, 9th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1 to the attention of the Exchange Department with your request to have a Zarlink Semiconductor certificate issued. Please include your current address. It is suggested that you send the stock certificate via registered mail. You can contact Computershare at 1-800-564-6253. | |
| Q: | I've lost my stock certificate. How do I get a new one? | top |
| A: | You need to contact our Transfer Agent, ComputerShare, and they will advise you of the process. They can be reached by phone at 1-800-564-6253 or bye-mail. | |
| Dividends | ||
| Q: | Do you pay dividends on Zarlink Semiconductor stock? | top |
| A: | A dividend of $0.50 CDN is paid quarterly ($2.00 CDN annually) on the 1983 R&D Series Preferred stock only. These stocks trade on the TSX under the symbol Zl.pr.A | |
| Transfer Agent | ||
| Q: | Who is the Transfer Agent? | top |
| A: |
Our Transfer Agent is: ComputerShare 100 University Avenue, 8th Floor, Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2Y1 1-800-564-6253 or | |
| Q: | How can I change information on my account? | top |
| A: | All requests for change of information must be made in writing to the transfer agent. Please use the transfer agent information provided above and be sure to include the exact name as used on the registration of your shares, your social security number, account number and previous address. This will help them locate your account accurately. | |
| Shareholder Information | ||
| Q: | Do you have any policies governing the disclosure of information to shareholders? | top |
| A: |
Yes, Zarlink Semiconductor has an approved Disclosure Policy.
Zarlink Semiconductor is committed to providing timely, consistent
and credible information, in compliance with legal and regulatory
requirements, to support the market for its securities. The company
strives to maintain realistic investor expectations by making all
required and appropriate disclosures on a broadly disseminated
basis, and without being unduly optimistic or pessimistic on
prospects for future company performance. Please see the Code of Conduct & Corporate Governance section of the Investor Relations site for further details. | |
| Q: | How can I obtain an investor information package? | top |
| A: | Copies of the Annual Report and Quarterly Reports can be browsed or downloaded as a PDF file. For a printed copy, please call our Investor Relations Department at (613) 592-0200, or write to Zarlink Semiconductor, 400 March Road, Ottawa, ON Canada K2K 3H4. | |
| Q: | How can I obtain SEC documents ? | top |
| A: | SEC documents are accessible through our website under the Financials tab of the Investor Relations pages or through SEC's EDGAR website | |
| Q: | Whom can I contact if I need further information as a Zarlink Semiconductor shareholder? | top |
| A: | Please call our Investor Relations Department at (613) 592-0200, write to Zarlink Semiconductor, 400 March Road, Ottawa ON Canada K2K 3H4 or e-mail corporate@zarlink.com. | |
| Q: | How can I obtain analyst reports about Zarlink Semiconductor? | top |
| A: | Zarlink Semiconductor does not directly
distribute analysts' research reports. However, the following is a
list of analysts following the company (current as of March 2008). ZARLINK SEMICONDUCTOR ADVISES YOU THAT THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THESE REPORTS, INCLUDING ALL FUTURE-ORIENTED INFORMATION, ARE THE VIEWS OF THE ANALYST AND NOT OF THE COMPANY. | |
 | BMO Capital Markets | Brian Piccioni |
| Oppenheimer & Co. | Allan Mishan | |
| Paradigm Capital | Daniel Kim | |
| RBC Capital Markets | Steven Arthur | |
| Research Capital | Jon Hykawy | |
| Signal Hill Capital | William "Sandy" Harrison |
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