Frequently Asked Questions
Cogent Communications prides itself on superior customer service. Below are some questions that are frequently asked of our support team. Scroll down to review all the questions and their corresponding answers.
What exchange does Cogent stock trade on?
As of March 6th, 2006 Cogent is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the ticker symbol CCOI.
Cogent was previously trading under COI on the American Stock Exchange since 2002.
Can I buy stock directly from Cogent?
Cogent does not have a direct stock purchase plan. All purchases of Cogent stock must be made in the public market.
Does Cogent pay dividends?
Cogent does not pay dividends.
Does Cogent hold an earnings conference call?
Yes, Cogent will conduct conference calls to discuss earnings. Cogent will announce the exact date and time of each call through a press release and on this web site.
Can individual investors participate in the earnings call?
Yes, individual investors may participate in Cogent's earnings conference call. Past calls will be available for a period of time on this web site.
Check the "Events" listing in the Investor Relations section of our website for current information on scheduled events.
When is the next annual meeting of stockholders?
Cogent's annual meeting is normally held in the late spring or early summer. The 2006 annual meeting of stockholders is scheduled for June 7, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
How do I get a copy of the Annual Report?
Cogent does not produce a glossy annual report. Cogent provides a Form 10-K and information statement to shareholders annually. Cogent's Form 10-K and information statement are available in the Reports section of our web site. If you are unable to locate the Form 10-K or information statement or still require a paper version, please go to our Information Request Form and request a copy.
Does Cogent have any preferred stock outstanding?
Cogent does not have any preferred stock outstanding. All outstanding preferred stock was converted into common stock in February 2005.
Whom should I contact regarding my stock certificate(s)?
You should contact Cogent's transfer agent:
Registrar and Transfer Company
10 Commerce Drive
Cranford, New Jersey 07016
Tel: 1-800-368-5948
What is a transfer agent?
A transfer agent or registrar is an entity that keeps records of the publicly traded outstanding stock certificates of a publicly-held company and the name of the person to whom it is registered. Please note, however, that the transfer agent does not maintain records of shares bought and sold through brokerage accounts and held in "street name." Those records are maintained by the specific brokerages through whom shares are bought and sold.
What kind of services does a transfer agent provide?
If you are a registered shareholder, you should contact the transfer agent to, among other things, change your address, transfer ownership of your shares, and file a lost or missing stock certificate request.
If you own shares through a brokerage firm, you need to contact the brokerage firm directly for services.
How do I contact Cogent Investor Relations?
If you have questions related to Cogent and Cogent stock, you may contact Cogent Investor Relations.
| Email: | investor.relations@cogentco.com |
| Phone: | 202-295-4212 |
| Fax: | 202-338-8798 |
| Address: | Cogent Communications Investor Relations
1015 31 St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20007 |
How can I get a copy of your SEC filings?
We strongly encourage you to review and/or download the information you need directly from this site. You can go to our Reports page to view and/or download any of Cogent's SEC filings. If you still require a hard copy version, go to our Information Request form.
I owned shares in PSINet. Do I now own shares in Cogent?
No. In April 2002, Cogent purchased the principal U.S. assets (but not the stock) of PSINet out of bankruptcy. Accordingly, stockholders in PSINet did not receive and are not entitled to receive any shares of Cogent in connection with the purchase.
