What is a CUSIP number?
A CUSIP number is the U.S. identification number assigned by the CUSIP Service Bureau (operated by Standard and Poor's Corp. for the American Banking Association) for both equity and debt instruments. It is the U.S. standard for identification and facilitates the orderly and accurate trade processing and the ultimate settlement of transactions. The CUSIP Service Bureau can be reached directly at 212.438.6565 orwww.cusip.com.

What instances require a change in the CUSIP number?
The CUSIP number is assigned to each issue and may need to be changed when there is a:

• Change in company name;
• Reorganization;
• Merger;
• Forward stock split, when payable upon surrender of certificates;
• Reverse stock split; or
• Emergence from bankruptcy.

The company should contact the CUSIP Service Bureau directly at 212.438.6565 for guidance regarding whether or not a new CUSIP number is needed and to secure the new number. Please note that the change in the CUSIP number is typically due to a corporate action. The company should review Regulatory Requirements (PDF) and/or the Frequently Asked Questions provided on this page regarding the submission of the applicable Notification Form, supporting documentation and fee payment necessary for the processing of the corporate action change. The company should contact Corporate Data Operations if it has any questions regarding the notification process.