FAQ :: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Stock Information

I am prior shareholder of Xilinx. What happens to my Xilinx shares now that the company has been acquired by AMD?

Xilinx shareholders were paid 1.7234 shares of AMD (and cash in lieu of any fractional shares of AMD) for each share owned of Xilinx as of the closing date of the acquisition. Former Xilinx shareholders may contact the Exchange Agent’s Shareholder Services Unit at 1-800-546-5141 or if calling from outside of the U.S. or Canada, Computershare at 781-575-2765 for share exchange information. This consideration should be reflected in your brokerage account. Registered shareholders may contact Computershare Investor Services for account balances and more information.

Will AMD offer a dividend now that they have acquired Xilinx?

As a growth-oriented company, we are investing in returning capital to shareholders through our share repurchase program. There are no plans at this time to offer a dividend.

Whom should I contact with questions about my stock certificate(s)?

Computershare Investor Services
Stock/AMD
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 43078
Providence, RI 02940-3078

Courier Delivery:
150 Royall St., Suite 101
Canton, MA 02021

E-mail (via the Computershare website): http://www.computershare.com
Tel: (877) 498-8865

Please note that if you purchased or sold your AMD shares through a brokerage firm and held the shares under the brokerage firm’s “street name” (meaning the shares are registered to the brokerage firm and you do not have stock certificates in your possession), then records related to these transactions will be maintained by that specific brokerage, not Computershare.

Whether you are a registered shareholder of AMD stock, or you hold your shares through a brokerage firm, it is critical that you maintain current contact information with the transfer agent or your brokerage firm, especially if you change your residence or telephone number.

What are AMD’s ticker symbol, CUSIP# and S.I.C. code?

Advanced Micro Devices’ stock symbol is “AMD”, and is traded through the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
AMD’s common stock CUSIP# is 007903107.
AMD is listed under SIC code #3674 – Semiconductors & Related Devices.

Does AMD pay a cash dividend?

AMD does not currently pay a cash dividend at this time.

When was AMD’s last stock split?

On 8/21/2000, AMD had a 2-for-1 stock split. For a table of all historical stock splits, please click here

Shareholder Information

I am a shareholder of AMD. Whom do I contact about my stock certificate?

If you are a registered shareholder of AMD, and you have questions regarding your stock certificates, your account, a change of address, transfer of stock ownership, or lost or missing stock certificates, please contact AMD’s stock transfer agent, Computershare. They are responsible for keeping records of AMD’s stock held by registered shareholders, including updating the record of ownership for AMD stock when the stock is bought or sold.

Please note that Computershare is also responsible for escheatment, which describes the process of transferring unclaimed property to the state as required by law. Whether you are a registered shareholder of AMD stock, or you hold your shares through a brokerage account, it is critical that you maintain current contact information with the transfer agent or the brokerage firm, as is applicable.

Computershare Investor Services
Stock/AMD
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 43078
Providence, RI 02940-3078

Courier Delivery:
150 Royall St., Suite 101
Canton, MA 02021

E-mail (via the Computershare website): http://www.computershare.com
Tel: (877) 498-8865

How do I invest in AMD? Can I buy AMD stock directly from the company?

You can buy shares of AMD stock through a brokerage firm or a stock purchase service provider. AMD does not sell stock directly.

Where can I find information about the Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the most recent Proxy Statement?

Please click here to access this link for more information

Can I vote my proxy on-line?

Please access Proxy Vote by clicking here to vote your shares electronically.

How do I sign up to receive all SEC filings, annual reports and proxy statements electronically rather than through the mail?

Please click here to sign up for electronic delivery of proxy materials.

Where can I find an on-line copy of AMD’s Annual Report?

Please click here for more information.

How do I change the address on my account?

If you are a registered shareholder of AMD, and you would like to change the address on your account, please contact AMD’s stock transfer agent, Computershare.

Computershare Investor Services
Stock/AMD
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 43078
Providence, RI 02940-3078

Courier Delivery:
150 Royall St., Suite 101
Canton, MA 02021

Corporate & Financial Information

When and where was AMD founded?: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) was founded on May 1, 1969 and set up headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA.
When was AMD’s initial public offering (IPO)?: On September 27, 1972, AMD issued 620,000 shares of common stock (500,000 by the company and 120,000 by selling shareholders), over-the-counter, at $15.50 per share (or, $0.57, split adjusted 27:1 for the lifetime of the stock) raising a total of $7.5 million it its first public offering. AMD later debuted on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 15, 1979. On January 2, 2015 AMD moved to the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
What is AMD’s fiscal year?: We use a 52 or 53 week fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in December.
Where do I find AMD’s quarterly earnings information and conference calls replay?: AMD quarterly earnings information can be found by clicking here. The replays of each conference call are hosted there as well and are available for up to one year after each event.
Where do I find AMD’s SEC filings and Annual Reports?: Please click here for more information on AMD’s SEC filings.
Who are AMD’s Board of Directors and what is their composition?: AMD’s Board of Directors consists of nine Board members and four Committees that are responsible for review and oversight of company strategy and practices. The Chair of the Board is Dr. Lisa T. Su and Nora Denzel serves as Lead Director.
Who comprises AMD’s Executive Team?: AMD’s current management leadership team can be found by clicking here.
Where can I learn more about AMD’s Corporate Social Responsibility policies?: Please click here to access our Corporate Responsibility section, which provides an overview of AMD’s expansive environmental, social, and sustainability values. AMD’s latest Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Index can be found by clicking here.
Who is AMD’s current accounting firm?: AMD’s current accounting firm is Ernst & Young LLP.