NEW YORK, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Computershare,
(ASX:CPU) the world's foremost provider of transfer agency and
shareholder communications services to companies and investors,
announced today the completion of the integration of client data
from the acquisition of the Shareowner Services business of the
Bank of New York Mellon. All services for former Shareowner
Services clients, their investors and employees are now delivered
from Computershare systems and processes using the Computershare
technology platform.
"Over the past 18 months, we have combined the best practices
and expertise of both organizations, as well as establishing new
operations and introducing innovative technology that will lead to
greater levels of service," said Stuart
Irving, Global Chief Information Officer at Computershare.
"This undertaking was made possible thanks to the support,
cooperation and commitment of our clients and employees throughout
this period."
Major milestones achieved throughout the integration include
rebranding of the Shareowner Services business, retention of and
investment in the U.S. stock options and restricted stock business,
and expansion of facilities. Additional highlights include the
successful migration of records for nearly 6,000 companies with
nearly 15 million active shareholder accounts, including 2,000
American Depository Receipts (ADR) and closed-end funds.
"The integration brings a number of Computershare benefits to
issuers and shareholders of the former Shareowner Services
business, including access to 24/7 reporting capabilities through
our Issuer Online™ client website, as well as enhanced
data security," said Mark Davis,
Co-head of Integration Planning at Computershare. "Moreover, all
clients and shareholders benefit from new services that leverage
the combined strengths of both organizations to deliver innovative
services, such as our new global service model, which provides
expanded weekday and Saturday call center hours for transfer agency
shareholders, as well as faster processing turnaround times."
These are the first of many service innovations expected to
result from the integration of the Shareowner Services business
into Computershare, providing our combined client base – from
start-ups to global companies – with greater access to industry
best practices based on the world's best technology.
About Computershare Limited
Computershare (ASX: CPU) is a global market leader in transfer
agency and share registration, employee equity plans, proxy
solicitation and stakeholder communications. We also specialize in
corporate trust, mortgage, bankruptcy, class action, utility and
tax voucher administration, and a range of other diversified
financial and governance services.
Founded in 1978, Computershare is renowned for its expertise in
high integrity data management, high volume transaction processing
and reconciliations, payments and stakeholder engagement.
Many of the world's leading organizations use us to streamline
and maximize the value of relationships with their investors,
employees, creditors and customers. Computershare is represented in
all major financial markets and has over 12,000 employees
worldwide. For more information, visit www.computershare.com
For more information, please contact:
Rachel Hamilton-Wilkes
Computershare
+1 310 751 1817
rachel.hamiltonwilkes@computershare.com
SOURCE Computershare