While American Ecology Corporation and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 50 years, the Company was most recently incorporated as a Delaware corporation in May 1987. The Company's wholly owned primary operating subsidiaries are US Ecology Nevada, Inc., a Delaware corporation; US Ecology Washington, Inc., a Delaware corporation; US Ecology Texas, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership; US Ecology Idaho, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("USEI") and US Ecology, Inc. a California Corporation. US Ecology Inc. has provided nuclear waste services since 1952, and hazardous waste services since 1968. American Ecology Recycle Center, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is the subsidiary that previously owned the discontinued Oak Ridge LLRW processing and field services operations.
Where are the Company's headquarters?
Lakepointe Centre I
300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 300
Boise, Idaho 83706
Phone: (800) 590-5220 or (208) 331-8400
Fax: (208) 331-7900
How many people does American Ecology employ?
As of December 31, 2007, the company employed 238 people nationally. The Company's employees are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Who is the Company's Independent Auditor?
Moss Adams LLP
805 SW Broadway,
Suite 1200
Portland, OR 97205
Who is the Company's Transfer Agent?
American Stock Transfer and Trust Co.
59 Maiden Lane Plaza Level
New York, NY 10038
(800) 937-5449 www.amstock.com
Is American Ecology a publicly traded company?
Yes, the Company's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the trading symbol "ECOL". The Company came public in 1983 when it was spun off from Teledyne.
What is the Company's cusip number?
025533407
Does American Ecology pay a dividend?
As announced on May 22, 2008, the Company currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.18, a 20% increase over the prior quarterly dividend rate of $0.15. Additional information on dividend history, record and payable dates is available on the "Investors" section of the corporate website. Please look under the "Dividend History" tab which is located under "Stock Trading Information."
When does the Company report earnings?
Quarterly results are generally reported the last week of the month following the close of the quarter, so for the remainder of 2008 it would tentatively be the week of July 28 for the quarter ending June 30, 2008 and the week of October 27 for the quarter ending September 30, 2008.
How can I apply for employment at American Ecology?
How can I speak with a representative in investor relations?
Please call Alison Ziegler of Cameron Associates at (212) 554-5469 or e-mail her at alison@cameronassoc.com.
Does the Company have a record of my stock trading activity?
If you hold shares of common stock through a broker, the Company does not, but your broker should. If you possess the stock certificate, please contact the Company's transfer agent, American Stock Transfer and Trust Co. at (800) 937-5449.
As a registered stockholder, who should I contact to report my address change/report a lost stock certificate?
Registered stockholders should contact the Company's transfer agent and registrar: American Stock Transfer and Trust Co. 59 Maiden Lane Plaza Level, New York, NY 10038 or call them at (800) 937-5449. Please contact your stockbroker if your shares of common stock are held in a brokerage account.
Can I purchase shares directly from the Company?
American Ecology Corporation does not have a direct purchase plan. Please contact your stockbroker to purchase American Ecology common stock.
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