Stockholder FAQs

Can I purchase stock directly from Affymetrix? Do you have a Dividend Reinvestment Program (DRIP)? What should I do if I lose my stock certificate? What does a transfer agent do? What is the difference between a registered stockholder and a street-name stockholder? I am a stockholder and have recently moved. To whom should I give my new mailing address? Who should I contact to be added to your press release distribution list? How can I order a copy of your annual report? When is your annual meeting? Who can I contact if I have questions or need more information? Q. Can I purchase stock directly from Affymetrix? A. No, Affymetrix does not have a direct stock purchase plan. Please contact your stockbroker to purchase Affymetrix shares. Q. Do you have a Dividend Reinvestment Program (DRIP)? A. No, Affymetrix does not have a Dividend Reinvestment Program. Q. What should I do if I lose my stock certificate? A. Contact our transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, at 800-937-5449. back to top Q. What does a transfer agent do? A. Transfer agents maintain stock registries for their client companies, such as Affymetrix. They issue and cancel stock certificates, resolve issues around lost or stolen certificates, and answer questions from stockholders about their accounts. back to top Q. What is the difference between a registered stockholder and a street-name stockholder? A. You are a registered holder if you are in possession of a stock certificate. You are a street-name holder if your broker holds your shares in an account for you. back to top Q. I am a stockholder and have recently moved. To whom should I give my new mailing address? A. If you are a registered holder (see the previous question), please contact our transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, at 800-937-5449. If you are a street-name holder (see the previous question), please contact your broker. back to top Q. Who should I contact to be added to your press release distribution list? A. Please send an e-mail to investor@affymetrix.com or call 408-731-5000 and ask for Investor Relations. back to top Q. How can I order a copy of your annual report? A. To order a printed copy of Affymetrix’ annual report, please send an e-mail to investor@affymetrix.com or call 408-731-5000 and ask for Investor Relations. You may also view our annual reports online. back to top Q. When is your annual meeting? A. Affymetrix’ annual meeting is usually held in the first half of June. Please see the “Events” section of our web site for updated information. back to top Q. Who can I contact if I have questions or need more information? A. Stockholders should send an e-mail to investor@affymetrix.com or call 408-731-5000 and ask for Investor Relations. back to top