| Mellon Request for Tax ID Number We
have set up this page to facilitate getting the shareholder's tax ID number
on record with the company's transfer agent (Mellon). Some of you get
a form from Mellon requesting a Tax ID number (SSNO). Unfortunately
Mellon is known for making things difficult. The form tells you to
either go to their website or call a number to provide the information.
If you go to the website, you need an Investor ID to log on. Guess
what? You can't get an Investor ID number from them until the shareholder's
SSNO is on file - catch 22.
At this point you can do one of the following:
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Call Mellon - You can call the phone number on the
form (1-800-580-0073) and ask them to send you a W-9 (W-8
for foreign shareholders) to fill out with your SSNO and return to them.
Keep in mind that when you call, their normal process is to look you up
in their system by your SSNO. Again, you do not have a SSNO on
file yet so they have to look you up by the name and address on the
certificate. Once you receive the form, fill it out and return it
to them.
- Print & Send W-9 - You can simply print, fill out and
send in the W-9 ( W-8 for foreign shareholders)
Mellon Investor Services
P.O. Box 3316
So. Hackensack, NJ 07606
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