FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
When did Semtech have its initial public offering (IPO)?
Semtech went public in 1967.
When does Semtech's fiscal year end?
Semtech has a fiscal year calendar that ends in January of each year. Fiscal year 2006 ended January 30, 2006; fiscal year 2007 ends January 28, 2007.
Where and when is Semtech's annual meeting of shareholders?
Generally, Semtech annual meeting of shareholders is held in June each year at a location near the company's corporate headquarters in Southern California. Shareholders of record are invited to attend the meeting and should receive advance notice in the annual proxy statement mailer.
Can I buy Semtech stock directly through the company?
Semtech does not administer a direct purchase plan or a direct reinvestment plan. Interested investors should contact a financial institution, such as a brokerage firm, in order to purchase shares in Semtech.
When has Semtech had stock splits?
Since 1998, Semtech has had three two-for-one stock splits in the form of 100% stock dividends. The splits occurred on September 26, 2000, September 14, 1999, and January 13, 1998. Any questions regarding additional stock certificates relating to splits should be directed to Semtech's transfer agent, Mellon Investor Services, telephone 800-522-6645.
Who should I contact about lost Semtech stock certificate, questions about the number of shares owned or additional certificates as a result of a stock split?
Registered shareholders (shareholders who hold physical stock certificates) should contact Semtech's transfer agent, Mellon Investor Services, telephone 800-522-6645, regarding the status of their account, changing their mailing address, replacing lost certificates, and transferring shares.
Shareholders who hold Semtech stock in a brokerage account ("held in street name") should deal directly with their broker on issues such as selling their shares and transferring ownership.
As a shareholder, how do I change my mailing address?
If you are a shareholder of record (shareholders who hold physical stock certificates), any change of address should be reported promptly to Mellon Investor Services at 800-522-6645. Street name holders should report any changes to their broker.