Investor FAQs

What is the ticker symbol for AmerisourceBergen Corporation?

AmerisourceBergen is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ABC.

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How many employees does AmerisourceBergen currently have?

AmerisourceBergen has approximately 42,000 associates (including subsidiaries).

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Who is the transfer agent for AmerisourceBergen?

The transfer agent is:

Computershare
P.O. Box 43006
Providence, RI 02940
Phone: 866-233-1957
E-mail: supportservicecenter@cpushareownerservices.com
Corporate Website: http://www.computershare.com

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When does AmerisourceBergen's fiscal year end?

AmerisourceBergen's fiscal year ends September 30.

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Does AmerisourceBergen pay a dividend?

The Board of Directors of AmerisourceBergen Corporation considers paying a dividend at regularly scheduled quarterly meetings. Please see the Dividend History link on the Investor Relations page of this website.

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Can I buy shares of ABC directly from AmerisourceBergen?

Not at this time.

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What is the CUSIP for AmerisourceBergen common stock?

The CUSIP for AmerisourceBergen common stock is: 03073E 10 5.

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How many times has AmerisourceBergen split its stock since 2001?

AmerisourceBergen has split its stock twice since 2001.
2 for 1 split announced 5/19/2009, payable 6/15/09 for shareholders of record 5/29/09
2 for 1 split announced 11/5/2005, payable 12/28/05 for shareholders of record 12/13/05

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When was the merger between AmeriSource and Bergen Brunswig completed?

August 29, 2001

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In the merger of AmeriSource Health and Bergen Brunswig, which formed AmerisourceBergen, how many shares of ABC stock were given for 1 share of Bergen Brunswig and 1 share of AmeriSource Health?

On August 29, 2001, the merger between AmeriSource Health and Bergen Brunswig was finalized. The conversion ratio was 0.37 share of ABC for each share of Bergen Brunswig and 1.0 share of ABC for each share of AmeriSource Health. To determine the number of shares of ABC you own, take the number of shares of Bergen Brunswig and multiply them by 0.37 and you will have the number of shares you own or take the number of shares of AmeriSource Health and multiply them by 1.0 and you will have the number of shares you own.

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What should I do with my AmeriSource or Bergen stock certificates?

Please contact the Transfer Agent for instructions on converting certificates. The Exchange Agent is:

Computershare
P.O. Box 43006
Providence, RI 02940
Phone: 866-233-1957
E-mail: supportservicecenter@cpushareownerservices.com
Corporate Website: http://www.computershare.com

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What was the CUSIP for AmeriSource's common stock?

AmeriSource's CUSIP is 03071P102.

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What was Bergen Brunswig's CUSIP number?

Bergen Brunswig's CUSIP number is 083 739-102. PharMerica's CUSIP number was 717 135-107. PharMerica was traded on the NASDAQ and their ticker symbol was DOSE. PharMerica's stock is no longer traded.

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How do I find information on Bergen Brunswig's Trust Preferred TOPrS?

The Bergen Brunswig 7.80% Trust Preferred Securities are listed on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) under the Symbol "BBC PrA" and in the Wall Street Journal as "BergenCapTr". A detailed prospectus is also available for this security by contacting AmerisourceBergen’s Investor Relations department at 610-727-7000.

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What was the NYSE closing stock price for Bergen on April 26, 1999, the date the PharMerica acquisition was completed?

BBC: $21.0125; DOSE: $5.75

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Some of Beverly Enterprises, Inc., shares stayed with Beverly. How do I determine which shares stayed with Beverly and which ones switched over to PharMerica--then over to Bergen Brunswig?

Beverly Enterprises CUSIP numbers 08785130x stay with Beverly Enterprises. Their transfer agent is Bank of New York and their phone number is (800) 524-4458. Beverly Enterprises CUSIP numbers 08785110x were transferred to PharMerica which in turn was transferred to Bergen Brunswig.

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What was the conversion ratio for the Beverly shares that transferred to Pharmerica?

The conversion ratio was 0.4551 shares of Pharmerica for each Beverly share.

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In the acquisition of PharMerica by Bergen Brunswig, how many shares of BBC stock were given for 1 share of PharMerica?

On April 26, 1999, the merger between PharMerica and Bergen was finalized. The conversion ratio was .275 share of BBC for each share of PharMerica. To determine the number of shares of BBC you now own, take the number of shares of PharMerica and multiply them by .275 and you will now have the number of BBC shares that you own.

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What is the cost basis allocation of the PharMerica spinoff?

Please click here for a document outlining conversion ratios and cost basis allocation.

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