Investor FAQs

When was OPTI's initial public offering, and at what price?
When is OPTI’s fiscal year end?
How many employees do you have?
On what stock exchange does OPTI trade and what is your stock symbol?
How can I invest in OPTI?
What is a transfer agent?
Who is OPTI's transfer agent? 
When will OPTI issue its next quarterly report?
When is the OPTI Annual Stockholders' Meeting?
Have you had any stock splits?
How can I receive press releases via e-mail or an investor kit/quarterly statements via mail?
Does OPTI have a direct purchase plan?
Does OPTI pay a cash dividend?
Do you have a DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan)?

 

 

top When was OPTI's initial public offering, and at what price?
OPTI became a publicly traded company on April 15, 2004. Our IPO was priced at $22 per share ($11 per share after the June 1, 2006 stock split).
top When is OPTI’s fiscal year end?
Our fiscal year is the same as the calendar year. Our quarters end on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
top How many employees do you have?
As of January 31, 2008, we had 390 employees in Calgary and Fort McMurray.
top On what stock exchange does OPTI trade and what is your stock symbol?
OPTI’s shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol OPC.
top How can I invest in OPTI?
You can purchase stock in our company through a brokerage or stock purchase service of your choice.
top What is a transfer agent?
A transfer agent is a regulated organization that keeps track of stockholder records and information. They are investors’ main contact for address changes, questions regarding stock certificates, including the replacement of lost certificates, and the removal of legends.
top Who is OPTI's transfer agent? 
Valiant Trust Company
310, 606 4th Street SW
Calgary Alberta T2P 1T1Toll-Free: 1-866-313-1872

E-mail: inquiries@valianttrust.com
top When will OPTI issue its next quarterly report?
Please see the events section of the “For Investors” section of our website for this information.
top When is the OPTI Annual Stockholders' Meeting?
Our next annual general meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. MDT on April 29, 2008 at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary, AB.
top Have you had any stock splits?
On February 16, 2006, OPTI Canada announced that its Board of Directors had recommended a two-for-one share split of its common shares.  Shareholder approval of the share split was obtained at OPTI’s annual and special shareholder meeting on April 27, 2006.
top How can I receive press releases via e-mail or an investor kit/quarterly statements via mail?
Requests can be made through our 'Information Request' page under our "For Investors" section, or you may forward any requests to: ir@opticanada.com. Also, these documents are readily available in electronic form on our website under 'Investor Briefcase' in the “For Investors” section.
top Does OPTI have a direct purchase plan?
No, we do not. Shares of OPTI common stock can be purchased through a broker or stock purchase service of your choice.
top Does OPTI pay a cash dividend?
OPTI has not paid any dividends on the Common Shares or any other class or series of shares to date. The payment of dividends in the future will be dependent upon the earnings and financial position of OPTI and on such other factors as the Board of Directors of OPTI considers appropriate.
top Do you have a DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan)?
OPTI does not currently pay a dividend and therefore does not have such a program.