Summary
This 8-K filing by BB&T Corporation (now Truist Financial Corp, TFC) on July 1, 2011, announces a significant operational change: the appointment of Computershare as the company's stock transfer agent and registrar, effective June 27, 2011. This move also includes Computershare's role as the administrator for BB&T's Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). For investors, this change primarily affects how they interact with the company regarding share ownership, dividend reinvestment, and shareholder services. The filing provides clear contact information for Computershare, ensuring a smooth transition for shareholders. This administrative update is a procedural change designed to enhance shareholder services.
Key Highlights
- 1Effective June 27, 2011, BB&T Corporation appointed Computershare as its stock transfer agent and registrar.
- 2Computershare will also administer BB&T's Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP).
- 3The filing provides detailed contact information (internet, phone, mail, overnight delivery) for Computershare's Investor Services.
- 4This appointment is an administrative change aimed at improving shareholder services.
- 5The report is filed by BB&T Corporation, the predecessor to Truist Financial Corp.
- 6The effective date of the earliest event reported is June 27, 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this filing is to announce that BB&T Corporation has appointed Computershare as its new stock transfer agent and registrar, and also as the administrator for its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP).
As a shareholder, you will now interact with Computershare for services related to your BB&T stock, such as transferring shares, updating your address, and managing your participation in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. The filing provides specific contact details for Computershare.
You should contact Computershare. The filing provides multiple contact methods: via the internet at www.computershare.com/bbt, by phone at 1-800-213-4314 (or 1-781-575-3100 outside the US and Canada), or by mail.
This filing primarily concerns an administrative change in shareholder services. While important for operational efficiency and shareholder communication, it does not represent a significant financial event or transaction for BB&T Corporation itself.