Yesterday I sent an email to Worldwide Stock Transfer looking for A/S and O/S info for a stock they handle. This was their reply:
"To Whom It May Concern:
Please be advised WST does not provide shares outstanding information for any of our clients. Please refer to public sources for latest company filings such as the SEC website, yahoo finance, ect. Thank you for your understanding."
This was my request:
"Dear Sirs;
I am a private investor considering a small purchase of ........ I am curious as to the authorized and outstanding share counts. I am not a shareholder at this time. Please reply to this email with that information if you are able to. If you are not able to release that information, could you let me know that as well? Thanking you in advance, and for your consideration in this matter. Regards..."
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