Shareholder Information
Annual Meeting
Bowater’s annual meeting of shareholders will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at The Gunter Theatre of the Peace Center for the Performing Arts, Greenville, SC.
Stock Listings
Bowater Incorporated common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (stock symbol BOW) and the Pacific Exchange. A special class of stock exchangeable into Bowater common stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (stock symbol BWX).
Investor Information and Financial Reporting
Investor inquiries about Bowater should be directed to the Investor Relations Department at Bowater’s headquarters.
10-K Report
Bowater files an Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission, a copy of which is included in this Annual Report to Shareholders. An additional free copy (without exhibits) may be obtained by writing to the Investor Relations Department at Bowater’s headquarters. The Company’s SEC filings, Annual Report to Shareholders, news releases and other investor relations information may be accessed through its website www.bowater.com
Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan
Bowater has a Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan. Information regarding the plan is available from The Bank of New York.
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
KPMG LLP
55 Beattie Place
Suite 900
Greenville, SC 29601-2106
Common Stock Registrar and Transfer Agent (BOW)
The Bank of New York
Shareholder Relations Department
P.O. Box 11258
New York, NY 10286
Toll Free: 888-269-8845
International: 610-382-7833
e-mail: shareowners@bankofny.com
Exchangeable Share Stock Registrar and Transfer Agent (BWX)
Computershare Trust Company of Canada
1500 University Street
Suite 700
Montreal, QC H3A 3S8
Canada
Toll Free: 800-564-6253
Website: www.computershare.com
Corporate Services, Stock Transfer Services:
Tel: 514-982-7270
Fax: 514-982-7580
Common Stock Prices
Price ranges of Bowater’s common stock during 2005 and 2004 as reported on the New York Stock Exchange were:
|
2005 |
2004 |
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|
High |
Low |
High |
Low |
|
|
First Quarter |
$ 44.40 |
$ 36.66 |
$ 48.00 |
$ 40.58 |
|
Second Quarter |
$ 38.34 |
$ 28.74 |
$ 46.60 |
$ 39.00 |
|
Third Quarter |
$ 34.40 |
$ 27.40 |
$ 41.59 |
$ 34.53 |
|
Fourth Quarter |
$ 31.81 |
$ 24.73 |
$ 44.43 |
$ 34.15 |
|
Year |
$ 44.40 |
$ 24.73 |
$ 48.00 |
$ 34.15 |
Highs and lows are computed from each day’s trading range, not end-of-day closing prices.