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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equity Transfer & Trust Company?

Founded in 1990 Equity Transfer & Trust Company is a Canadian company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Grey Horse Capital Corporation (TSX).

Equity Transfer & Trust Company is an approved transfer agent by the TSX Group of Companies and is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company provides share transfer registry and related services to public companies.

We currently serve approximately 500 public companies with market capitalizations up to $750 million.

What sets Equity Transfer & Trust Company apart?

Respect, integrity and professionalism

Equity Transfer & Trust Company is set apart from other transfer agents because we are committed to building client relationships by providing fast, cost effective, quality services and embracing business principles based on mutual respect, integrity and professionalism.

We share our clients sense of urgency

We respect that our client’s time is valuable.

We pride ourselves in being accessible, reliable and highly responsive.

It is a company mantra that we get things done quickly and correctly.

Instead of bureaucracy and red tape, our clients deal directly with experts who are dedicated to responding quickly to their requests the same day.

Quality services and well priced

Being a public company is an expensive proposition in today’s environment.

Choosing suppliers that provide quality services at reasonable prices is a challenge all executives face.

Equity’s offering is more reasonably priced than the other transfer agents.

We don’t have excess infrastructure and we have leveraged on our technology, resulting in savings to our clients.

We provide low cost maintenance of basic corporate registers and reasonable fees for additional services.

Estimates for prospective new clients are provided cheerfully, without any pressure whatsoever and at no cost.

We provide extra and different services from our competition

Equity Transfer & Trust Company provides the following exclusive service offerings.

  • Discounted press releases through Equity and Marketwire
  • Exclusive and free access to DisclosureNet, a powerful web based SEDAR search engine
What companies do you act for?

While we have large-cap companies as clients, we specialize in providing services to small and mid-cap companies generally up to $750 million in market capitalization.

We serve approximately 500 publicly-traded companies across North America listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the TSX Venture Exchange, CNQ and NEX as well as NASDAQ and other American exchanges.

What reports can Equity Transfer & Trust Company provide?

We have developed a computerized shareholder management system that provides clients with accurate and timely information, comprehensive reports and customized analysis including:

  • Shareholder Reports
  • Capital Control/Treasury Issuance Reports
  • Geographical Breakdown
  • Top 20
  • Board Lot Analysis (Share Ranges)
  • Depository Participants and many others

In most cases, we can generate reports within minutes of receiving the request and deliver them over the internet.

What organizations do you belong to?

Equity Transfer & Trust Company is an active member of the following organizations;

  • Stock Transfer Association of Canada (STAC)
  • Canada Capital Markets Association (CCMA)
  • Listed Companies Association
  • Securities Transfer Association Inc. (U.S.)
How does my company appoint Equity Transfer & Trust Company as its transfer agent and registrar?

To appoint us as transfer agent and registrar, your company will be required to;

  • Execute a Transfer Agent and Registrarship Agreement
  • Provide certain corporate documents including a Board Resolution appointing Equity Transfer & Trust Company as transfer agent, a Certificate of Incumbency and the company by-laws.
  • Provide Notice of Termination of services to your current transfer agent
  • Securities Transfer Association Inc. (U.S.)

For further information, please contact Stephen Headford at: (416) 361-0930 Ext: 232

Where are you located?

We are located in downtown Toronto in the heart of the financial district. We have co-agency agreements providing clients with transfer services wherever required.

Equity Transfer & Trust Company
200 University Avenue, Suite 400
Toronto ON M5H 4H1
Tel: (416) 361-0930
Fax: (416) 361-0470
E-Mail: info@equitytransfer.com