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Stock Information
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| Q. On which exchange are shares of 3Com traded? |
A. 3Com stock is traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol COMS.
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| Q. When was 3Com's initial public offering? |
A. 3Com went public on March 21, 1984.
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| Q. Has 3Com had any stock splits? |
| A. Since its initial public offering in March 1984, 3Com has recorded two 2-for-1 stock splits. The first on September 1, 1994, and the second on August 25, 1995.
Additionally, on July 27, 2000, 3Com distributed 1.48 shares of Palm Computing to 3Com shareholders for every share of 3Com common stock owned. The distribution of Palm Computing shares was treated as a dividend as opposed to a stock split, however, 3Com's stock price was automatically adjusted in a fashion similar to that of a stock split to reflect the distribution of Palm shares.
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| Q. Will there be another stock split? |
A. 3Com has not announced any new stock splits. The Board of Directors periodically reviews this issue.
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| Q. Can I buy or sell stock directly through the company? |
A. No, 3Com currently does not have a direct purchase plan.
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| Q. Does 3Com have a dividend reinvestment plan? |
A. 3Com currently does not issue regular stock dividends and therefore, does not have a dividend reinvestment plan.
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| Q. Is COMS optionable? |
A. Yes, our options trade exclusively on the Pacific Stock Exchange. For more information we suggest you contact your broker.
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| Q. Whom do I contact for information on my stockholder account? |
A. Our transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Co, maintains all of our shareholders' records. They are available to assist with the replacement of lost, stolen, or destroyed stock certificates as well as change of address or certificate holder information. Shareholders may contact:
American Stock Transfer & Trust Co
59 Maiden Lane
Plaza Level
New York, NY 10038
www.amstock.com
877-777-0800 x6820 |
3Com History
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| Q. Where did the name 3Com come from? |
A. The three Coms in 3Com stand for COMputer, COMmunication, and COMpatibility.
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| Q. When was 3Com incorporated? |
A. 3Com was incorporated in California on June 4, 1979, and reincorporated in Delaware on June 12, 1997.
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| Q. Who founded 3Com? |
A. Dr. Robert Metcalfe, a co-inventor of Ethernet, the most pervasive networking technology worldwide, founded 3Com in 1979.
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| Q. How many mergers and acquisitions has 3Com completed? |
A. 3Com has completed 25 acquisitions since it was founded. 3Com's complete acquisition history is below.
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| Company |
Date |
Technology |
Value |
| Alteon Websystems' Gigabit Ethernet Business |
Nov-00 |
Gigabit Ethernet Solutions |
$110M |
| Nomadic Technologies |
Oct-00 |
Wireless Networking Products |
$33M |
| Kerbango |
Aug-00 |
Internet Audio Solutions |
$80M |
| Call Technologies |
Mar-00 |
Unified Messaging |
$90M |
| LANSource |
Dec-99 |
Data - and Fax-Over-IP Software Applications |
$26M |
| IWC |
Dec-99 |
e-Business Consulting and Software Engineering |
Not disclosed |
| NBX Corporation |
Mar-99 |
Network-based telephony systems |
$90M |
| Smartcode Technologie |
Feb-99 |
Wireless data communications & Internet access software |
$17.5M |
| ICS Networking, Inc. |
Feb-99 |
Customer-owned tooling technology |
$16.0M |
| EuPhonics, Inc. |
Dec-98 |
DSP-based audio software |
$8.3M |
| Lanworks Technologies Inc. |
Mar-98 |
PC network boot technologies |
$13M |
| U.S. Robotics |
Jun-97 |
Modems; internet access systems |
$7.3B |
| OnStream Networks, Inc. |
Nov-96 |
ATM/broadband WAN access products |
$245M |
| AXON Networks, Inc. |
Mar-96 |
Remote Network Management Software |
$65M |
| Chipcom Corporation |
Oct-95 |
High-end chassis hubs and switching |
$775M |
| Primary Access |
Jun-95 |
Remote access systems |
$170M |
| Sonix Communications |
May-95 |
U.K. ISDN internetworking |
$70M |
| AccessWorks |
Feb-95 |
ISDN innovator |
Not disclosed |
| NiceCom |
Oct-94 |
ATM innovator |
$58.5M |
| Centrum Communications |
Feb-94 |
Remote access servers |
$36M |
| Synernetics |
Dec-93 |
Data center switching |
$104M |
| Star-Tek |
Jan-93 |
Token ring technology |
$56M |
| BICC Data Networks |
Jan-92 |
Hubs |
$25M |
| Communication Solutions |
Jul-88 |
SNA peer-to-peer connectivity |
$16M |
| Bridge Communications |
Sep-87 |
High performance LAN systems |
$240.8M |
Independent Auditors and External Legal Counsel
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| Q. Who are 3Com's independent auditors? |
A. Deloitte & Touche LLP
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| Q. Who is 3Com's outside legal counsel? |
A. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
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Contact Information
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| Q. How can I reach 3Com Investor Relations? |
A. There are several ways to reach us:
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| Telephone: |
508-323-1198 |
| Fax: |
508-323-0426 |
| Mail: |
3Com Corporation
Investor Relations Department
350 Campus Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
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