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How do I determine the cost basis for my Midas, Inc. shares? |
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Midas was spun off from Whitman Corporation (formerly IC Industries) on January 30, 1998 using a six-to-one basis. For every six shares of Whitman, holders received one share of Midas. The cost basis for your Midas shares is 10.55 percent of the original cost of your Whitman shares. For shares you have purchased since the spin off, your cost basis is the original price you paid for the Midas shares. |
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Where can I find information about Whitman? |
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As a result of an acquisition, Whitman changed its name to PepsiAmericas, Inc., and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange as "PAS."
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Does Midas pay a dividend? |
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Midas last paid an annual dividend in April 2001. Since that time, the company has used cash to repay debt and invest in its business. |
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Can Midas help me locate my shares? |
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Most owners today hold their shares in what is termed "street name" in an account at a brokerage. For information on street name shares, please contact your broker.
For holders with certificates, pls contact Midas' transfer agent: Computershare at (800) 622-6757, web.queries@computershare.com or www.computershare.com/investor
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