Investor Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the stock symbol for FPL Group, Inc. (FPL Group)? 2. Who is FPL Group's transfer agent and what is their contact information? 3. Does FPL Group have a direct stock purchase plan? 4. How can I purchase common stock? 5. When are dividends payable and what dividends have been paid in the past? 6. Does FPL Group have a dividend reinvestment program? 7. How can I enroll in your dividend reinvestment program? 8. Can FPL Group common stock certificate(s) be sent to the Agent for safekeeping? 9. When are quarterly optional payments due for purchasing additional shares of FPL Group common stock? 10. I haven't received or I have lost my dividend check. Can I get a replacement? 11. What types of transactions can I perform when I access my account over the Internet? 12. What financial publications are available through the company?
1. What is the stock symbol for FPL Group, Inc. (FPL Group)?
The stock symbol is FPL.
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2. Who is FPL Group's transfer agent and what is their contact information?
Computershare Investor Services is FPL Group's transfer agent. Computershare can be reached via:
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E-mail Address |
web.queries@computershare.com |
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Phone |
1-888-218-4392 |
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Internet |
www.computershare.com |
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Mailing Address |
Computershare Investor Services P.O. Box 43078 Providence, RI 02940-3078 |
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Delivery Address |
Computershare Investor Services 250 Royall St. Canton, MA 02021 |
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3. Does FPL Group have a direct stock purchase plan?
At this time FPL Group does not have a direct stock purchase plan.
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4. How can I purchase common stock?
You may purchase your initial stock through a securities dealer or a broker. After you own one or more shares registered in your name, you may enroll in the FPL Group Dividend Reinvestment and Common Stock Purchase Plan (Plan). Through this Plan, you may make optional cash investments of $100 minimum per quarter to $100,000 maximum per calendar year for the purchase of additional shares of FPL Group common stock. Visit FPL Group’s Plan Prospectus for more information.
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5. When are dividends payable and what dividends have been paid in the past?
Cash dividends on shares of FPL Group common stock are normally payable on the 15th day of March, June, September and December. Visit Dividend History for a list of past dividends.
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6. Does FPL Group have a dividend reinvestment program?
Yes. The shareholder who wants to participate in the dividend reinvestment program must become a shareholder of record by having all or a portion of his or her shares transferred to the shareholder's own name. Beneficial owners may transfer shares into their own names either by
- directing their broker, bank or nominee to deliver certificates to them or
- instructing their broker, bank or nominee to reregister their shares in electronic (book-entry) registration form through the Direct Registration System, specifying book-entry ownership.
The Direct Registration System permits an investor to hold FPL Group common stock as the registered owner in electronic (book-entry) registration form on the stock transfer books of FPL Group. Visit FPL Group’s Plan Prospectus for more information.
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7. How can I enroll in your dividend reinvestment program?
A registered shareholder of FPL Group common stock may enroll in the program online, by telephone or by completing and returning an authorization form. An authorization form may be requested by calling (888) 218-4392.
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8. Can FPL Group common stock certificate(s) be sent to the Agent for safekeeping?
Yes. Both participants and non-participants in the Plan may send certificates for shares of FPL Group common stock held in their possession to the Agent for safekeeping at no cost. Participants who want the Agent to hold certificates for safekeeping should send unendorsed certificates to the Agent accompanied by a letter of instruction. All certificates should be sent to the Agent by registered mail, return receipt requested, and insured for possible mail loss of 2 percent of the market value (minimum of $20.00). The shares will then be credited, in electronic book-entry form, to the participant's account with the Agent. By keeping your shares in book-entry you don't have to worry about protecting your stock certificates from loss, theft, or destruction.
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9. When are quarterly optional payments due for purchasing additional shares of FPL Group common stock?
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Instruction |
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Check Payment |
Optional cash payments by check must be received from a participant at least 5 business days prior to and no more than 30 days prior to the dividend payment dates. Dividends are normally payable on the 15th day of March, June, September and December. The Agent will not accept
- cash
- traveler's checks
- money orders or
- third party checks.
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Automatic Quarterly Deduction |
Participants can purchase additional common stock through an automatic quarterly deduction from an account at a United States financial institution that is a member of the National Automated Clearing House Association. Participants can enroll in this feature by completing an Automatic Investment Enrollment Form and returning it by mail to the Agent, along with a voided blank check (if a checking account) or deposit slip (if a savings account) for account number verification. Automatic Investment Enrollment Forms may be obtained by calling (888) 218-4392.
Participants should allow approximately 30 days for the Agent to establish an automatic quarterly deduction. Once established, the requested dollar amount will be electronically deducted from the designated United States bank account on the first business day of each month in which FPL Group will pay a common stock dividend. |
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10. I haven't received or I have lost my dividend check. Can I get a replacement?
If you have not received your dividend check within 10 business days of the payment date, have misplaced the check or believe it was lost in the mail, call (888) 218-4392 and request a replacement. A stop payment will be placed on the lost check and a replacement will be sent to you.
Cash dividends may be deposited directly to personal accounts at financial institutions on the dividend payment date. Direct deposit expedites payments and eliminates lost checks. Call (888) 218-4392 for an authorization form.
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11. What types of transactions can I perform when I access my account over the Internet?
Registered shareholders can go to Computershare, a safe and secure site to perform the functions listed below:
- enroll in FPL Group’s Dividend Reinvestment and Common Share Purchase Plan (Plan)
- review account history
- change dividend options
- request a check replacement
- update your mailing and e-mail addresses
- review current and historical prices
- download transaction forms
- view or recertify your tax payer identification number
- enroll in direct deposit of dividends
- sign up for electronic delivery of proxy materials and Plan statements
- sell book-entry shares
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12. What financial publications are available through the company?
Visit Printed Materials to request information.
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