It is a commonly held misconception that all stock transfer
agents pretty much do the same thing, from handling record keeping and
fulfilling tasks such as share issuance, to managing an acquisition transaction.
For the most part, the prevalence of this misconception makes a good deal of
sense, given that the vast majority of transfer agents really are somewhat
interchangeable. However, there are striking examples that many issuers aren’t
adequately conversant with, such as the fourth largest transfer agent in the
U.S., which has over 1,100 public issuers, representing more than two and a
half million shareholder accounts: Continental Stock Transfer & Trust.
Family-owned with over five decades in the game, Continental
prides itself on a long and distinguished track record of successes. As of last
year, Continental was rated the number one stock transfer agent in North
America by an industry-wide survey for four years running, and is noteworthy as
being rated the lowest priced major agent in North America for ten consecutive
years.
A laser-like focus on companies with 50,000 shareholders or
less means Continental is able to provide its quality class capabilities to
emerging and growth midcap/microcap companies, and yet do so in a highly
tailored, while still affordable fashion. As the only major agent that caters
to this area of the market, Continental really is the first name in the book
when it comes to successfully executing key transfer agent tasks. But it is the
company’s tireless dedication to working one-on-one with small public issuers,
providing them access to a full range of core, as well as expanded offerings,
which has cemented Continental’s leadership role in this area of the market.
The company’s extended offerings run the gamut: from
comprehensive IPO handling with precision-timed planning in the pre-offering
phase and meticulous financial prep/liaison work, to expert SPAC (special
purpose acquisition company) processor services. In fact, Continental is able
to boast the distinction of having handled almost every SPAC brought to market
since 1990, accounting for a total raise of over $15 billion – making the
company an undisputed leader in this area, which can handle everything from
warrant and escrow agents services, to trustee duties. Coordinating IPO and
post-IPO activity on SPACs is a specialty of Continental’s, and this one fact,
more than anything else perhaps, properly demonstrates just how adroit the
company is when it comes to addressing the underserved needs of the
midcap/microcap community.
Customized services, such as employee, direct purchase,
dividend reinvestment, and stock plan administration sets Continental out as a
shining example of what is possible in the field. Constant innovation in the
space is another thing which sets the company apart, with tools like
ContinentaLink, which allows shareholders easy and secure access to a wide
variety stock account information, putting a bright spotlight on just how
comprehensive the company’s overall suite of offerings is. The company’s
online, client-based tool for issuers, ControlBook Reporting, allows for share
control access across every class of stock in real-time. The ability to monitor
and print out reports in an instant, combined with Continental’s policy of
giving issuer clients 24/7 access to the company’s senior-level experts, means
peace of mind is just the tip of the iceberg for Continental clients. Hands-on,
immediate access to data translates into actionable intelligence when it comes
to moving markets, and Continental understands only all too well that
responsiveness and timing are essential to success.
Continental is ahead of the curve, even before the impact of
this trend is truly being felt. As the importance of full-service transfer
agent capabilities becomes more and more well understood by market
participants, Continental will no doubt radiate ever brighter as a beacon to
midcap and microcap companies, signaling a safe port amid ever more complex and
challenging seas.
Take a closer look, visit http://www.continentalstock.com
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