Q: When was DreamWorks
Animation founded?
A: Prior to October 27, 2004, we were a business division of
DreamWorks LLC, the diversified entertainment company formed in
1994 by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen.
On October 28, 2004, DreamWorks Animation SKG became a
publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange under the
ticker symbol ‘DWA’.
Q: Who is DreamWorks Animation´s CEO?
A: Jeffrey Katzenberg is the Chief Executive Officer of
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.
Q: How can I contact Mr. Katzenberg or
DreamWorks Animation’s senior management?
A: Any shareholder inquiries for Mr. Katzenberg or senior
management should be directed to the DreamWorks Animation SKG Investor Relations department.
Q: Who is on DreamWorks Animation’s senior
management team?
A: Roger Enrico, Chairman
Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chief Executive Officer
Lew Coleman, President and Chief Financial
Officer
Ann Daly, Chief Operating Officer
Philip Cross, Chief Accounting Officer
Katherine Kendrick, General Counsel
John Batter, Co-President of Production
William Damaschke, Co-President of Production
and President of Live Theatrical
Anne Globe, Head of Worldwide Marketing and
Consumer Products
Q: What is the relationship between DreamWorks
Animation and DreamWorks Studios?
A: Effective October 1, 2004, DreamWorks Animation SKG entered
into a distribution agreement with our parent company, DreamWorks
Studios. Pursuant to that agreement, DreamWorks Studios was
responsible for advertising, publicizing, promoting, distributing
and exploiting DreamWorks Animation animated feature films and
direct-to-video pictures.
I. Company Information
On January 31, 2006, DreamWorks Studios was
acquired by Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation SKG entered
into a new distribution deal with Paramount Pictures to distribute
DreamWorks Animation films in theatrical, home entertainment and
television markets on a worldwide basis until the year 2012.
Q: Where is the Company's headquarters?
A: DreamWorks Animation’s corporate headquarters is located in Glendale, California.
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.
1000 Flower Street
Glendale, CA 91201
Q: How many employees does DreamWorks Animation have?
A: DreamWorks Animation has approximately 1,280 employees.
Q: Who is on the DreamWorks Animation Board of Directors?
A: Roger A. Enrico, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chief Executive Officer and Director
David Geffen, Director
Mellody Hobson, Director
Lewis Coleman, Director
Nathan Myhrvold, Director
Meg Whitman, Director
Karl M. von der Heyden, Director
Thomas E. Freston, Director
Judson C. Green, Director
Michael Montgomery, Director
Harry (Skip) Brittenham, Director
Q: Who is on the DreamWorks Animation Audit Committee?
A: Karl M. von der Heyden, Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee
Judson C. Green, Director
Mellody Hobson, Director
Michael Montgomery, Director
Q: Who is on the DreamWorks Animation Compensation Committee?
A:Mellody Hobson, Director and Chairman of the Compensation Committee
Q: Where is the Company's headquarters?
A: DreamWorks Animation’s corporate headquarters is located in Glendale, California.
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.
1000 Flower Street
Glendale, CA 91201
Q: How many employees does DreamWorks Animation have?
A: DreamWorks Animation has approximately 1,280 employees.
Q: Who is on the DreamWorks Animation Board of Directors?
A: Roger A. Enrico, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chief Executive Officer and Director
David Geffen, Director
Mellody Hobson, Director
Lewis Coleman, Director
Nathan Myhrvold, Director
Meg Whitman, Director
Karl M. von der Heyden, Director
Thomas E. Freston, Director
Judson C. Green, Director
Michael Montgomery, Director
Harry (Skip) Brittenham, Director
Q: Who is on the DreamWorks Animation Audit Committee?
A: Karl M. von der Heyden, Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee
Judson C. Green, Director
Mellody Hobson, Director
Michael Montgomery, Director
Q: Who is on the DreamWorks Animation Compensation Committee?
A:Mellody Hobson, Director and Chairman of the Compensation Committee
Karl M. von der Heyden, Director
Nathan Myhrvold, Director
Thomas E. Freston, Director
Q: Can I visit DreamWorks Animation?
A: DreamWorks Animation’s facilities are primarily used for business purposes only and are not open to the public.
Q: How can I contact DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations?
A: Any inquiries regarding DreamWorks Animation can be directed to DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations:
Email: ir@dreamworksanimation
com
Mail: DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations
1000 Flower Street
Glendale, CA 91201
Phone: (818) 695-3900
Fax: (818) 695-6123
Q: If I am a potential investor, how can I obtain an Investor Kit?
A: All requests can be made online via our Investor Relations Web site.
Q: Who are DreamWorks Animation's independent accountants?
A: Ernst & Young LLP serves as the independent auditor for DreamWorks Animation.
Q: How can I submit movie/technology/patent ideas?
A: DreamWorks Animation’s company policy prohibits us from accepting or considering unsolicited submissions of creative ideas, scripts, stories, treatments, suggestions, artwork, inventions, technology and any other materials. [We have this policy in order to avoid possible misunderstandings relating to the DWA projects.] Therefore, we cannot accept such submissions from you and must request that you please refrain from sending us any unsolicited materials.
Nathan Myhrvold, Director
Thomas E. Freston, Director
Q: Can I visit DreamWorks Animation?
A: DreamWorks Animation’s facilities are primarily used for business purposes only and are not open to the public.
Q: How can I contact DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations?
A: Any inquiries regarding DreamWorks Animation can be directed to DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations:
Email: ir@dreamworksanimation
comMail: DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations
1000 Flower Street
Glendale, CA 91201
Phone: (818) 695-3900
Fax: (818) 695-6123
Q: If I am a potential investor, how can I obtain an Investor Kit?
A: All requests can be made online via our Investor Relations Web site.
Q: Who are DreamWorks Animation's independent accountants?
A: Ernst & Young LLP serves as the independent auditor for DreamWorks Animation.
Q: How can I submit movie/technology/patent ideas?
A: DreamWorks Animation’s company policy prohibits us from accepting or considering unsolicited submissions of creative ideas, scripts, stories, treatments, suggestions, artwork, inventions, technology and any other materials. [We have this policy in order to avoid possible misunderstandings relating to the DWA projects.] Therefore, we cannot accept such submissions from you and must request that you please refrain from sending us any unsolicited materials.
II. Stock Information
Q: What is DreamWorks Animation’s ticker
symbol?
A: DreamWorks Animation’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ‘DWA’.
Q: What is DreamWorks CUSIP number?
A: The DreamWorks Animation CUSIP number is 26153C103.
Q: How can I buy or sell DreamWorks Animation stock?
A: The Company does not have a direct purchase program; however DreamWorks Animation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol ‘DWA’. Shares can be bought or sold through any financial institution that provides brokerage services.
Q: Does DreamWorks Animation pay a dividend?
A: No, it does not.
Q: Does DreamWorks Animation offer a Direct Purchase Plan or a Dividend Reinvestment Plan?
A: DreamWorks Animation currently does not offer either plan; shares may not be purchased directly from DWA. You can purchase shares of our common stock through any registered broker.
Q: When was DreamWorks Animation’s initial public offering?
A: On October 28, 2004, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. announced its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol ‘DWA’.
Q: How can I obtain the stock price?
A: DreamWorks Animation’s stock price is listed in the Investor Relations section of our Web site. Alternatively, the DWA stock price can be obtained through any other Web sites that track the NYSE.
Q: How can I obtain historical price history?
A: DreamWorks Animation’s historical stock price can be found in the Investor Relations section of our Web site by utilizing our Historical Price Lookup function.
Q: How can I obtain my tax basis?
A: Please check with your tax advisor or broker.
Q: How many shares of DreamWorks Animation stock are outstanding?
A: As of March 31, 2007 there were 89,117,167 shares of Class A common stock outstanding, 15,677,462 shares of Class B common stock outstanding, and one share of Class C common stock outstanding.
A: DreamWorks Animation’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ‘DWA’.
Q: What is DreamWorks CUSIP number?
A: The DreamWorks Animation CUSIP number is 26153C103.
Q: How can I buy or sell DreamWorks Animation stock?
A: The Company does not have a direct purchase program; however DreamWorks Animation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol ‘DWA’. Shares can be bought or sold through any financial institution that provides brokerage services.
Q: Does DreamWorks Animation pay a dividend?
A: No, it does not.
Q: Does DreamWorks Animation offer a Direct Purchase Plan or a Dividend Reinvestment Plan?
A: DreamWorks Animation currently does not offer either plan; shares may not be purchased directly from DWA. You can purchase shares of our common stock through any registered broker.
Q: When was DreamWorks Animation’s initial public offering?
A: On October 28, 2004, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. announced its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol ‘DWA’.
Q: How can I obtain the stock price?
A: DreamWorks Animation’s stock price is listed in the Investor Relations section of our Web site. Alternatively, the DWA stock price can be obtained through any other Web sites that track the NYSE.
Q: How can I obtain historical price history?
A: DreamWorks Animation’s historical stock price can be found in the Investor Relations section of our Web site by utilizing our Historical Price Lookup function.
Q: How can I obtain my tax basis?
A: Please check with your tax advisor or broker.
Q: How many shares of DreamWorks Animation stock are outstanding?
A: As of March 31, 2007 there were 89,117,167 shares of Class A common stock outstanding, 15,677,462 shares of Class B common stock outstanding, and one share of Class C common stock outstanding.
III. Shareholder Information
Q: Who is DreamWorks Animation’s transfer
agent and how do I contact them?
A: Shareholders with inquiries regarding address corrections, lost certificates, or changes in registered share ownership should be directed to:
The Bank of New York/Mellon
Shareholder Services
P.O. Box 358011
Pittsburgh, PA 15252
(877) 296-7810
www.melloninvestor.com
Q: What should I do if I lose my stock certificate?
A: Please contact the transfer agent as listed below:
The Bank of New York/Mellon
Shareholder Services
P.O. Box 358011
Pittsburgh, PA 15252
(877) 296.7810
www.melloninvestor.com
Q: What is a transfer agent?
A: A transfer agent is professional agency employed by a corporation to handle the transfer of certificates, conversion of securities, mailings to stockholders, stock subscriptions and maintaining the books of a corporation.
Q: What does it mean to be a registered shareholder?
A: If your name appears on the certificate or in the registration of the security, you are considered to be a registered shareholder.
Q: How do I find out if I am registered?
A: Please check with the transfer agent.
Q: What does it mean to be a beneficial shareholder?
A: If your shares are held through a brokerage account, instead of directly registered in your name, you are considered to be a beneficial shareholder.
Q: What does the term "record date" mean?
A: A record date is a company-determined deadline by which an investor must be recorded as an owner of shares in order to qualify for voting and attendance at the Annual Meeting.
Q: When is the record date?
A: DreamWorks Animation sets the record date prior to the Annual Meeting. This date may vary each year and the Company will post notification on an annual basis.
A: Shareholders with inquiries regarding address corrections, lost certificates, or changes in registered share ownership should be directed to:
The Bank of New York/Mellon
Shareholder Services
P.O. Box 358011
Pittsburgh, PA 15252
(877) 296-7810
www.melloninvestor.com
Q: What should I do if I lose my stock certificate?
A: Please contact the transfer agent as listed below:
The Bank of New York/Mellon
Shareholder Services
P.O. Box 358011
Pittsburgh, PA 15252
(877) 296.7810
www.melloninvestor.com
Q: What is a transfer agent?
A: A transfer agent is professional agency employed by a corporation to handle the transfer of certificates, conversion of securities, mailings to stockholders, stock subscriptions and maintaining the books of a corporation.
Q: What does it mean to be a registered shareholder?
A: If your name appears on the certificate or in the registration of the security, you are considered to be a registered shareholder.
Q: How do I find out if I am registered?
A: Please check with the transfer agent.
Q: What does it mean to be a beneficial shareholder?
A: If your shares are held through a brokerage account, instead of directly registered in your name, you are considered to be a beneficial shareholder.
Q: What does the term "record date" mean?
A: A record date is a company-determined deadline by which an investor must be recorded as an owner of shares in order to qualify for voting and attendance at the Annual Meeting.
Q: When is the record date?
A: DreamWorks Animation sets the record date prior to the Annual Meeting. This date may vary each year and the Company will post notification on an annual basis.
IV. Financial Information
Q: When does DreamWorks Animation’s fiscal year
end?
A: Our fiscal year ends on December 31.
Q: When does DreamWorks Animation announce quarterly earnings?
A: DreamWorks Animation currently announces quarterly earnings four times a year. To find the scheduled date for the next earnings announcement, please refer to the Investor Relations Events Calendar found on our Web site for a period of time.
Q: How do I access earnings results and conference calls?
A: The Company’s quarterly earnings release can be found on our Web site. Each earnings conference call is webcast live from the DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations Web site and is available for replay afterwards.
Q: How can I view DreamWorks Animation’s latest financial reports?
A: All filings made my DreamWorks Animation to the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) can be found on the SEC’s Web site at www.sec.gov . In addition, these filings can also be found on the DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations Web site.
Q: How can I get a copy of DreamWorks Animation’s Annual Report?
A: You can request an electronic copy online that can be delivered via e-mail. Additionally, you can view online versions of the Annual Report via the DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations Web site. A printed copy may also be requested online.
Q: Where can I find historical financial information on DreamWorks Animation?
A: Historical financial information about DreamWorks Animation can be found on the DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations Web site under the section titled SEC Filings.
A: Our fiscal year ends on December 31.
Q: When does DreamWorks Animation announce quarterly earnings?
A: DreamWorks Animation currently announces quarterly earnings four times a year. To find the scheduled date for the next earnings announcement, please refer to the Investor Relations Events Calendar found on our Web site for a period of time.
Q: How do I access earnings results and conference calls?
A: The Company’s quarterly earnings release can be found on our Web site. Each earnings conference call is webcast live from the DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations Web site and is available for replay afterwards.
Q: How can I view DreamWorks Animation’s latest financial reports?
A: All filings made my DreamWorks Animation to the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) can be found on the SEC’s Web site at www.sec.gov . In addition, these filings can also be found on the DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations Web site.
Q: How can I get a copy of DreamWorks Animation’s Annual Report?
A: You can request an electronic copy online that can be delivered via e-mail. Additionally, you can view online versions of the Annual Report via the DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations Web site. A printed copy may also be requested online.
Q: Where can I find historical financial information on DreamWorks Animation?
A: Historical financial information about DreamWorks Animation can be found on the DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations Web site under the section titled SEC Filings.
