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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Autobytel Inc. founded? We launched the Company in 1995.
Autobytel Inc. (NASDAQ: ABTL), a leading automotive marketing services company, pioneered the automotive Internet when it launched Autobytel.com in 1995. Since then, the company has helped tens of millions of automotive consumers research vehicles; connected thousands of dealers nationwide with motivated car buyers, and helped every major automaker market its brand online. Today, through its flagship website Autobytel.com®, its network of automotive sites including Autoweb.com®, AutoSite.com®, Car.comsm, CarSmart.com®, CarTV.com®, and MyRide.com,® and its respected online partners, Autobytel continues its dedication to innovating the industry's highest quality Internet programs to provide consumers with a comprehensive and positive automotive research and purchasing experience, and auto dealers, dealer groups and auto manufacturers with one of the industry's most productive and cost-effective customer referral and marketing programs.
Where are your corporate headquarters? Our corporate headquarters are located at 18872 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 200, Irvine California 92612.
How many locations do you operate? Besides our headquarters in Irvine, we have operations in Troy, Michigan.
When did Autobytel Inc. become a public company? We completed an initial public offering of our common stock in March 1999.
Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "ABTL."
Has Autobytel Inc. completed any recent acquisitions? We made two acquisitions in April 2004. The first was iDriveonline, Inc., a provider of customer loyalty and retention marketing programs for the automotive dealers. The second was Stoneage Corporation, an Internet automotive marketing services company and owner of the Car.com Web site. In June 2003, we acquired AVV, a provider of dealership lead and sales management tools and dealer management system (DMS) data extraction services. In August 2001, we acquired Autoweb.
Has Autobytel Inc. completed any recent divestitures? In January 2008, we sold certain assets and liabilities of our AVV data extraction and customer relationship management (CRM) software business to Dominion Enterprises for $22.75 million in cash, plus a working capital payment of approximately $1.1 million (subject to adjustment). In June 2007, we sold our Retention Performance Marketing business (RPM) to CallCommand for $7.6 million (subject to working capital adjustment), as this business was not core to our Internet and media-centric strategy. For the same reason, in February 2007, we sold our Automotive Information Center (AIC) business to R.L. Polk Co. and in January 2008, we sold our AVV business to Dominion Enterprises.
Has Autobytel Inc. raised any capital recently? In June 2003, we completed the sale of five million newly-issued shares of common stock to a group of institutional investors in a private placement for net proceeds of $25.6 million, with the intent to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including potential acquisitions.
What is the financial year for Autobytel? Our financial year matches the calendar year.
Who comprises the Executive Management Team? Jeffrey Coats, President and Chief Executive Officer
We have six Board Members, a majority of which are independent directors: Michael Fuchs - Chairman, Compensation Committee Member, and Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee Chair Jeffrey Coats - Director, President and CEO Mark Kaplan - Director, Audit Committee Chair, Compensation Committee Member, and Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee Member Mark Ross - Vice Chairman, Audit Committee Member, and Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee Member Jeffrey Stibel - Director and Compensation Committee Member Janet Thompson - Director and Compensation Committee Chair
Who is Autobytel's transfer agent? Computershare Trust Company is our transfer agent. Computershare Trust Company is responsible for maintaining all records of registered stockholders (including change of address and name), canceling or issuing stock certificates, and resolving problems related to lost, destroyed or stolen certificates. If your shares are held in Street name, you will have to contact your broker for these services. You may contact the transfer agent at: Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
How many employees does Autobytel Inc. have? As of February 28, 2010, we had 120 employees.
How can I have financial documents sent to me? Click here to use our online form.
How can I invest in Autobytel? You can purchase shares of our stock through any registered broker. We do not have a direct stock purchase program.
Autobytel does not pay a dividend.
How many shares of common stock are outstanding? As of December 31, 2009, there were 44,947,865 shares outstanding.
How can I contact investor relations? Click here for a list of important contacts.
Who should I contact for information on my stockholder account, such as a change of address or lost stock certificates? For shareholder inquiries, including change of name, address or telephone number, canceling or issuing stock certificates, and resolving problems related to lost, destroyed, or stolen certificates, please contact our transfer agent: Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
What is Autobytel's CUSIP number? Our CUSIP number is 05275N106.
When is your next annual shareholder meeting? Our next annual shareholder meeting will be held on June 24, 2010.
When will you next report quarterly financial results? We reported our 2009 fourth quarter and year-end results on February 25, 2010. A date has not been set for our first quarter 2010 earnings report.
Who is your primary outside legal counsel? Our outside legal counsel is Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP.
Who are your outside auditors? Our outside auditors are Ernst & Young LLP. |
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