Annual Meeting
Bowater’s annual meeting of shareholders will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2005, 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), the Pacific Exchange and the London Stock 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 Auditors
KPMG LLP
55 Beattie Place
Suite 900
Greenville, SC 29601-2106
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Common Stock Registrars and Transfer Agents (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
Capita Registrars
The Registry
34 Beckenham Road
Beckenham, Kent BR34TU
England
Tel: 0870-162-3100 Outside UK: 44-208-639-2157
Fax: 0208-639-2342
e-mail: ssd@capitaregistrars.com
Exchangeable Share Stock Register 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 2004 and 2003 as reported on the New York Stock Exchange were:
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2004
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2003
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High
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Low
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High
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Low
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1Q
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$ 48.00
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$ 40.58
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$ 44.30
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$ 34.23
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2Q
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$ 46.60
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$ 39.00
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$ 42.30
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$ 36.30
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3Q
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$ 41.59
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$ 34.53
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$ 45.60
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$ 36.52
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4Q
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$ 44.43
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$ 34.15
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$ 47.25
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$ 39.10
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