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Re: norel post# 107793

Monday, 09/12/2011 2:20:58 PM

Monday, September 12, 2011 2:20:58 PM

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Norel - Define Shareholder of Record, Please
I appreciate your post.
Excuse me if this has already been covered.
All my shares (a considerable number) are in several brokerage accounts.
Do I need to do something "extra" to receive my information packet and be allowed to vote, or will my brokerage firms take it upon themselves to vote my shares unless I direct them otherwise?
Easy

What is the difference between a shareholder of record and a beneficial owner of shares held in street name?
Shareholder of Record. If your shares are registered directly in your name with the Company’s transfer agent, Computershare Investor Services, LLC (“Computershare”), you are considered the shareholder of record with respect to those shares, and the Notice was sent directly to you by the Company. If you request printed copies of the proxy materials by mail, you will receive a proxy card.
Beneficial Owner of Shares Held in Street Name. If your shares are held in an account at a brokerage firm, bank, broker-dealer, or other similar organization, then you are the beneficial owner of shares held in “street name,” and the Notice was forwarded to you by that organization. The organization holding your account is considered the shareholder of record for purposes of voting at the Annual Meeting. As a beneficial owner, you have the right to direct that organization on how to vote the shares held in your account. If you request printed copies of the proxy materials by mail, you will receive a vote instruction form.