What is your symbol and on what exchange do you trade?
The company's ticker symbol is WTR.
Aqua America is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and registered on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Philadelphia Stock Exchange.
Who is the transfer agent for Aqua America's common stock?
Computershare is the transfer agent for Aqua America's common stock. Inquiries relating to stockholder accounting records, stock transfer, dividends (including dividend reinvestment) and direct stock purchase for Aqua America's common stock should be directed to:
Shareholder Relations is 1-800-205-8314
Aqua America's IRA information is 1-800-472-7428
Who can invest in the Plan?
You may participate in the Plan if you own at least 5 shares of Aqua America common stock that are registered in your name. You may also participate by making an initial minimum investment of at least $500 through automatic withdrawal form your U.S. bank account, by check or by a one-time online bank debit through the Buy Stock Direct option on our web sites home page.
What is the minimum and maximum you can invest?
The minimum initial investment is $500. After initial investment, you may invest as little as $50 whenever you'd like. The annual maximum investment is $250,000.
Is there a discount on the purchase of the stock?
No, there is no discount on the purchase of stock. Dividends are reinvested at a five percent discount if you elect to have your dividends reinvested.
Are there any fees to participate in the Plan?
We pay all administrative fees and brokerage commissions associated with the reinvesting your dividends or making optional cash investments.
For each sale of whole shares from your Plan account, you will be charged a $15.00 service fee and a brokerage commission of $0.15 per each share sold by the Administrator and any applicable transfer taxes.
There is an annual maintenance fee of $45.00 charged by the IRA and Coverdell Education Savings Account Trustee, which we will pay the first calendar year in which you participate. In all subsequent years, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) of this annual fee will be charged to you with the balance of the annual fee will be paid by us.
Where do I send my check?
Make check or money order payable to "Computershare - Aqua America" and mail to:
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43010
Providence, RI 02940-3010
When is the stock purchased?
Computershare purchases Common shares of Aqua America in the open market twice each week, Tuesday and Friday. After your purchase, you will receive a statement indicating the price you paid per share and the total number of shares purchased.
How do I sell my stock?
You can sell some or all of your shares held in the Plan account, or any other book-entry shares of Aqua America, by accessing your Plan account through the Internet at the Administrator's web site, www.computershare.com/equiserve, by calling the Administrator at 1-800-205-8314, by providing written instructions to the Administrator or by mailing the form attached to your Plan statement to:
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43010
Providence, RI 02940
Sale orders placed over the phone may be subject to a limit established by the Administrator. We are not responsible for trading fees incurred in the sale of shares.
When will the stock be sold and at what price?
The Administrator will sell shares in a timely manner upon receipt of your instructions. Sales will be made at least weekly and more frequently if volume dictates. The sale price for Plan Participants will be the weighted average sale price received by the Administrator for all sales during the period required to complete the sales. You will receive the proceeds of the sale, minus a $15.00 transaction fee, brokerage commissions of $0.15 per each share sold and any applicable transfer taxes.
Please note that the Administrator is not able to accept instructions to sell on a specific day or at a specific price or through a specific broker or dealer. If you prefer to have complete control over the exact timing and sales prices, you can withdraw the shares and sell them through a broker of your own choosing.
Does Aqua America offer an IRA?
Yes, you may establish a Traditional IRA, Roth IRA or Coverdell Education Savings account of our commons stock by returning the completed Enrollment Forms together with your contribution to the IRA and Coverdell Education Savings Account Trustee.
There is an annual maintenance fee of $45.00 charged by the IRA and Coverdell Education Savings Account Trustee, which we will pay the first calendar year in which you participate. In all subsequent years, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) of this annual fee will be charged to you with the balance of the annual fee will be paid by us.
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