FAQs

How many people does EXFO employ worldwide?

EXFO employs approximately 1100 people worldwide.

When was EXFO incorporated?

EXFO was incorporated on September 18, 1985. For more information about the company, click here.

Where are EXFO's headquarters?

EXFO is a global corporation with headquarters based in Quebec City, Canada.

Who are EXFO's Executive Officers and Directors?

A complete listing is available here.

What companies has EXFO acquired since it went public in 2000?

Brix Networks
Completed: April 22, 2008

Navtel Communications
Completed: March 26, 2008

Consultronics Limited
Completed: January 26, 2006

gnubi communications
Completed: October 7, 2002

Avantas Networks
Completed: November 5, 2001

EFOS, Inc.
Completed: March 15, 2001

Burleigh Instruments, Inc.
Completed: December 20, 2000

On what exchanges does EXFO’s stock trade?

EXFO's subordinate voting shares (hereinafter referred to as "shares") are listed on the NASDAQ stock market and Toronto Stock Exchange.

When was the date of your initial public offering (IPO) and what was the offer price?

Our IPO date was June 30, 2000. The offer price was US$26 (C$38.55) per share

Does EXFO pay a dividend on its shares?

EXFO does not currently pay a dividend on its shares. We intend to reinvest profits in our business long-term growth. If a change is made regarding the payment of a dividend for shares, it will be communicated to all shareholders.

What is EXFO's ticker symbol?

NASDAQ: EXFO
TSX: EXF

How can I obtain EXFO’s stock price?

Click here for delayed stock prices on NASDAQ and TSX, as well as other information about EXFO shares.

Has EXFO ever had a follow-on offering?

EXFO closed a follow-on offering of 5.2 million shares on February 19, 2004 for net proceeds of $29.2 million (C$38.4 million).

How many EXFO shares are outstanding?

EXFO has approximately 60 million shares outstanding.

What firms provide analyst coverage of EXFO's stock?

EXFO is covered by several sell-side analysts in Canada and the United States. A complete list can be found here.

When is the next earnings release?

EXFO’s next earnings announcement will be held on January 13, 2009.

What is EXFO's fiscal year-end?

EXFO’s fiscal year ends on August 31.

How can I access past earnings releases?

Click here for past earnings releases.

How can I access EXFO documents filed with regulatory authorities?

EXFO's public filings can be accessed here.

If I suspect any wrongdoing at EXFO, how do I file a complaint?

Click here to send an e-mail to EXFO’s Lead Director.

How do I obtain an EXFO investor package?

Please click here and fill out the order form. An online version, entitled Investor Briefcase, is available here.

How do I contact EXFO's Investor Relations Department?

EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc.
Investor Relations Department
400 Godin Avenue
Vanier, Quebec G1M 2K2
Tel.: (418) 683-0211
E-mail: ir@exfo.com
www.exfo.com

Who should I contact regarding my stock certificate?

Please direct all stock certificate questions to our transfer agent:

Canada
CIBC Mellon Trust Company
320 Bay Street, 27th Floor
Banking Hall Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario M5H 4A6
Tel.: (416) 643-5000

United States
Mellon Investor Services, LLC
P.O. Box 358016
Pittsburgh, PA 15252-8016 USA
Tel.: (toll-free): 1 800 522-6645
Tel.: (for hearing impaired): 1 800 231-5469

What is a transfer agent?

A transfer agent and registrar for a publicly held company keeps a record 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.

How do I obtain information about my shareholder account or make changes to this account (i.e., address or other information)?

Such requests should be made through our transfer agent or through your broker.

Who are EXFO's auditors?

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Place de la Cité, Tour Cominar
2640 Laurier Blvd., Suite 1700
Sainte-Foy, Quebec G1V 5C2
Tel.: (418) 522-7001