FAQs
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| 1. | What is McCormick’s ticker symbol? |
| The ticker symbol for McCormick's common stock non-voting is MKC. These shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. |
| 2. | How do I purchase stock in McCormick? |
| You may contact a licensed stockbroker to purchase shares in the company. McCormick offers the Investor Services Plan which allows purchase of initial shares directly from the Company. To obtain information regarding the Investor Services Plan you may contact Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Shareowner Services at (877) 778-6784 or click here. |
| 3. | Does the Company have a dividend reinvestment program (DRIP)? |
| The Company offers the Investor Services Plan which allows participation in dividend reinvestment. Reinvestment will begin with the first dividend payable after the dividend record date following your enrollment. Dividend record dates are announced by the Company. A Plan prospectus and application may be received by contacting Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Shareowner Services at (877) 778-6784 or click here. |
| 4. | What features are offered in the Investor Services Plan? |
| The Investor Services Plan provides shareowners of record the opportunity to automatically reinvest dividends, make optional cash purchases of stock through the Company, place stock certificates into safekeeping and sell shares through the Company. Individuals who are not current shareowners may purchase their initial shares directly from the Company. All transactions are subject to the limitations set forth in the Plan prospectus, which may be obtained by contacting Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Shareowner Services at (877) 778-6784 or click here. |
| 5. | How do I transfer my stock or change my address with the transfer agent? |
| Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Shareowner Services is the Company's transfer agent. Contact them at (877) 778-6784 or click here. |
| 6. | What is McCormick’s fiscal year? When is the next earnings release? |
| The fiscal year ends on November 30th. Upcoming earnings release dates are listed on the Event Calendar. Earnings are announced before the open of the market. A copy of the Press release will be posted on our web site under News Releases. |
| 7. | How do I get a copy of the company’s financial statements, such as an Annual Report, Form 10-K, or Form 10-Q? |
| Our Annual Reports, Form 10-K’s, Form 10-Q’s and other reports are available for viewing on this web site. If you require a paper copy of any of these documents, Contact Investor Services at: (800) 424-5855 or (410) 771-7537. Please e-mail us at investor_services@mccormick.com or click here. |
| 8. | When and where is the next shareowner meeting? |
| The next Annual shareowner meeting is listed on the Event Calendar. The meeting is located in Hunt Valley, Maryland which is north of Baltimore. |
| 9. | How can I determine historical stock prices? |
| These may be viewed on this website under Historical Price Lookup . |
| 11. | What should I do if I have lost my McCormick stock certificates? |
| Notify Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Shareowner Services (877) 778-6784 or click here so that a stop transfer code can be placed on the certificate(s). Wells Fargo will then forward you the appropriate forms and instructions for replacing the shares. You will usually be required to obtain a bond of indemnity for replacement. The cost of the bond is 2% of the current value of the lost shares, so it is important that you make a thorough search of your records and files to locate the certificate(s) prior to notifying Wells Fargo Shareowner Services. You may want to consider having Wells Fargo Shareowners Services hold your replaced shares for safekeeping. |
| 12. | What are the dividend record and payment dates? |
| Historical dividend record and payment dates are found under Dividend and Split History. Upcoming dates are announced by the Company. The Company has consistently paid dividends since 1925. |
| 13. | Does the Company offer Dividend Direct Deposit? |
| If you are interested in having direct deposit for your dividends, contact Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Shareowner Services at (877) 788-6784 or click here. |
| 14. | What should I do if I do not receive a dividend check? |
| If you have not received your dividend check within 7 business days after the dividend payment date, contact Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Shareowner Services at (877) 778-6784 or click here. You may want to consider using Dividend Direct Deposit. |
| 15. | May I access my shareowner account information online? |
| Go to www.shareowneronline.com for your account balances, stock values, dividend information, reinvestment transaction details and much more. |
