Below are the answers to some frequently asked questions about GP Strategies Corporation.
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Q: What stock exchange is GP Strategies listed on and what is the
ticker symbol?
A: GP Strategies is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under
the symbol GPX.
Q: How many common shares of GP Strategies are outstanding?
A: As of July 31, 2009, GP Strategies had 15,775,683 shares of
common stock outstanding. This number is subject to change on a day-to-day basis.
A recent calculation of outstanding shares can be found in the company’s latest
10-Q or 10-K filed with the
SEC.
Q: What year and where was GP Strategies incorporated?
A: Its predecessor company, National Patent Development Corporation,
was incorporated in Delaware in 1959 and in 1998 changed its name to GP Strategies
Corporation.
Q: When did the company go public?
A: The company went public in 1960.
Q: When does GP Strategies’ fiscal year end?
A: GP Strategies fiscal year ends December 31. GP Strategies reports
financial results in accordance with SEC requirements, which is within 75 days of
the calendar year end.
Q: When is the annual GP Strategies stockholder meeting scheduled
to be held?
A: The 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on November
12, 2009, at the Intercontinental Harbor Court Hotel, 550 Light Street, Baltimore,
MD, at 10:30 AM. For more information, please visit our annual
meeting and proxy materials page.
Q: How can I purchase shares of GP Strategies common stock?
A: The company’s stock can be purchased through your broker
or using an on-line investment service. GP Strategies does not offer a direct stock
purchase plan.
Q: Who is the transfer agent for GP Strategies and how does a registered
shareholder contact the agent regarding account information, including change of
address, replacement stock certificates, transfer of ownership, etc.?
A:
Computershare Trust Company N.A.
By mail: P.O. Box 43070 Providence, RI 02940-3070
Phone: 1.800.962.4284
On-line: www.computershare.com
Q: Do you have a record of my stock trading activity?
A: If you hold your shares through a broker, we do not, but your
broker should. If you possess a stock certificate, please contact our transfer agent,
Computershare, at 1.800.962.4284.
Q: How can I contact GP Strategies investor relations?
A: By E-mail:
investors@gpstrategies.com or
ablank@gpworldwide.com
By mail:
Ann Blank, Investor Relations
GP Strategies Corporation
6095 Marshalee Drive; Suite 300
Elkridge, MD 21075
By phone: 410.379.3600 or 888.843.4784 (toll free)
By visiting our web site: Investor Relations
Q: How can I obtain investor materials?
A: By E-mail:
investors@gpstrategies.com
By visiting our web site: Investor Relations
Q: What does GP Strategies do?
A: GP Strategies is a global performance improvement solutions
provider of sales and technical training, e-learning solutions, management consulting,
and engineering services. Through its subsidiary, General Physics Corporation (GP),
GP Strategies helps organizations optimize their workplace and technical performance.
In today’s competitive business environment, companies realize that having
a highly trained workforce is a necessity as the global market evolves. GP offers
unparalleled industry experience, proven methodologies, customized solutions, and
cost savings, maximizing each client’s return on training investment.
Q: Who are the company’s clients?
A: We provide services globally. In the United States, because
of the depth and breadth of our expertise, we provide services to almost every industry—typically
Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies.
Q: What is the company’s strategy?
A: We seek to increase shareholder value by pursuing the following
strategies:
- Enhance our service offerings and capabilities continuously
- Capture a
greater percentage of our customers’ training expenditures
- Leverage
business process outsourcing opportunities
- Expand our global presence into
high growth markets
- Continue our disciplined acquisition strategy
Q: Where are the GP Strategies corporate headquarters?
A: 6095 Marshalee Drive Suite 300
Elkridge, MD 21075
410.379.3600
Q: Who are GP Strategies’ independent accountants?
A:
KPMG LLP
1 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202