Frequently Asked Questions
ECOTALITY CORPORATE INFORMATION
Q:
When was ECOtality incorporated?
A: ECOtality was incorporated in 1999 in Nevada as Alchemy Enterprises. Alchemy
Enterprises changed its name to ECOtality in December 2006.
Q:
What is ECOtality's mission statement?
A: ECOtality's mission is simple: to develop and commercialize environmentally
friendly energy systems and solutions that address today's global energy challenge. We are a technology innovator
committed to the development and commercialization of clean energy technologies, striving to identify inventive
ways to efficiently power our lives while striking a harmonious balance with our natural environment.
Q:
When was ECOtality listed on NASDAQ?
A: ECOtality moved listing of its common stock to the NASDAQ Capital Market
on May 20, 2010.
Q:
Where can I get information on the company?
A: The corporate web site (
www.ecotality.com)
contains information regarding ECOtality.
Q:
How can I receive information and mailings
from the company?
A: You can receive regular e-mail updates about the company by signing up for
the ECOtality Newsletter by
clicking here. By
signing up, you will receive our monthly newsletter, press releases, company news and relevant alerts to your
e-mail.
Q:
Why did ECOtality move their corporate
headquarters to San Francisco?
A: The Bay Area is a nexus for the electric vehicle industry, and California is
expected to be the largest EV market in the country. ECOtality’s move further solidifies the company's market
presence as a technology leader, allowing it to use regional partnerships and talent to build a strong networking
and software division, as well as a strong national sales team operating from a major media market. The company
will also benefit from California’s favorable incentives for renewable energy companies.
SHAREHOLDER & INVESTOR INFORMATION
Q:
Does ECOtality offer a direct purchase program?
A: No. However, ECOtality stock may be purchased from just about any brokerage firm,
including discount or online brokerage services.
Q:
Does ECOtality pay a cash dividend?
A: ECOtality does not currently pay dividends on ECOtality common stock.
Q:
What exchanges does ECOtality stock trade on?
A:
ECOtality is currently traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market (NASDAQ) under the ticker symbol ECTY. For more
information on the NASDAQ exchange, visit
www.nasdaq.com.
Q:
How can I get the current ECOtality stock price?
A: A real-time stock quote, complete financial filings, company news and other
information regarding ECOtality stock can be found on the
Investors
page of ECOtality’s corporate website, and is provided by
QuoteMedia.
Q:
Does ECOtality have regular shareholders meeting,
conference calls or updates?
A: ECOtality holds shareholder update conference calls within two weeks after each
quarterly financial filling and other calls at the discretion of the management.
The 2009 Annual Shareholder Meeting of ECOtality, Inc. will be held at the Holiday Inn Express at 3131 N. Scottsdale
Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, on August 26th, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. local time
You can also sign up to receive regular e-mail communications from ECOtality by signing up for the ECOtality
newsletter. In addition to the monthly newsletter, you will receive also be sent
press releases, company news and relevant alerts to your e-mail.
Q:
Has ECOtality stock ever split?
A: On November 23, 2009 the company received final approval for a 1-for-60 reverse stock split
of its common stock. The reverse stock split became effective for trading purposes on November 24, 2009. Based on the reverse
stock split ECOtality’s symbol was changed to ETLE.
Q:
Whom should I contact regarding my stock certificate(s)?
A: You should contact ECOtality's transfer agent, Corporate Stock Transfer
Corporate Stock Transfer
3200 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 430
Denver, CO 80209
303-282-4800
Q:
What is a transfer agent?
A: A transfer agent and registrar for a publicly held company keep records of every
outstanding stock certificate and the name of the person to whom it is registered. When stock changes hands, the
transfer agent transfers the ownership of the stock from the seller's name to the buyer's name. The registrar reconciles
all transfer records and makes sure that the number of shares debited is equal to the number of shares credited.
ECOtality's transfer agent is Holiday Stock Transfer, Inc.
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 which shares are bought and sold.
Q:
Under what circumstance should I contact a stock
transfer agent?
A: ECOtality’s transfer agent is Corporate Stock Transfer. They can help with a
variety of shareholder-related services:
- Change of address
- Transfer of stock ownership
- Restricted stock issues
- Lost or missing stock certificate(s) request
- Account statement request
Corporate Stock Transfer
3200 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 430
Denver, CO 80209
303-282-4800
Q:
How do I contact the Stock Transfer Agent?
A: If you have any questions about:
- Change of address
- Registration of restricted shares
- Lost stock certificates
- Transfer of stock to another person
- Additional administrative services
Please contact:
Corporate Stock Transfer
3200 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 430
Denver, CO 80209
303-282-4800
Q:
Where were my shares mailed?
A: If you hold ECOtality stock in your name, you were notified at the
address Corporate Stock Transfer, Inc, our stock transfer agent, has on file. To verify your address
you can call the transfer agent directly at 303-282-4800. If your ECOtality stock was held in a brokerage
account, the information was sent directly to your broker. For additional information please contact
ECOtality, Inc. directly at 480-219-5005.
Q:
Does ECOtality issue quarterly reports?
A: ECOtality files quarterly reports with the SEC. See SEC Filings for details.
Q:
How do I get a copy of the Annual Report?
A: ECOtality does not provide a hardcopy of our annual report. ECOtality's reports are
available on the Investors section of our website and are also available at the SEC website.
Q:
How can I get a copy of your SEC filings?
A: To view or download any ECOtality financial information and SEC filings, please
visit our
Investors page or go to the SEC website.
Q:
I am a potential investor. How do I get an
ECOtality Investor pack?
A: To receive an Investor Information Packet, please contact:
Thomas Walsh
Alliance Advisors for ECOtality
500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2240
New York, NY 10110
twalsh@allianceadvisors.net
P: (212) 398-3486
F: (212)599-4289
Q:
How do I change my address on my account?
A: In order to better serve our shareholders, please notify ECOtality of any change of address.
ECOtality, Inc.
80 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Suite 710
Tempe, AZ 85281
P: 480-219-5005
F: 480-219-5338
Additionally, If you own shares through a brokerage firm, you need to contact the brokerage firm directly to change
your account address.
If you're a registered shareholder you need to contact ECOtality's transfer agent, Corporate Stock Transfer Inc.
Please contact:
Corporate Stock Transfer
3200 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 430
Denver, CO 80209
303-282-4800
Q:
How do I contact ECOtality Investor Relations?
A: Alliance Advisors provides Investor Relations services for ECOtality, Inc. All financial
or stock related questions for ECOtality and ECOtality stock should be directed to:
Thomas Walsh
Alliance Advisors for ECOtality
500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2240
New York, NY 10110
twalsh@allianceadvisors.net
P: (212) 398-3486
F: (212)599-4289
Q:
When was ECOtality's Private Placement?
A: ECOtality has recently undergone a private placement for 41,399,896 shares through
Brookstreet Securities. The registration statement for the stock in the placement (SB-2) was filed on February 12th, 2007,
and the registration of these shares became effective with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, August 13,
2007. A copy of the SB-2 Registration Statement can be found on the Investors page of ECOtality’s corporate website or at
the SEC website.
Q:
What if my shares are registered under the old name
of Alchemy Enterprises?
A: If your shares were registered as Alchemy Enterprises, they have been automatically
transferred over to the new name of ECOtality, Inc. and you do not need to change your certificate.
Q:
If I was involved in the Private Placement with
Brookstreet Securities and the stock certificate I received is stamped with a “RESTRICTED” legend, can I trade my shares
or does this legend need to be removed?
A: If you participated in the private placement, your shares are stamped with a “restricted”
legend. Since these shares are now registered and effective (8/13/07), you can now trade your shares. To trade your shares,
you will need to send your certificate with an official notification to sell the specified amount to your broker. Your broker will
place your order to sell and will send the stock certificate to the transfer agent to be put in the name of the brokerage firm
without the legend in order to be sold. Legends only come off when the stock is actually sold.