Founded in 1994 by Stanford Ph.D. students David Filo and Jerry Yang, Yahoo! began as a hobby and has evolved into a leading global brand that has changed the way people communicate with each other, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information. Today, Yahoo! Inc. has become the world's largest global online network of integrated services with more than 500 million users worldwide. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a presence in more than 20 markets and regions around the globe.
Does Yahoo! have a mission or vision statement?
Yahoo! powers and delights our communities of users, advertisers, and publishers - all of us united in creating indispensable experiences, and fueled by trust.
When was Yahoo! incorporated?
Yahoo! was incorporated in March of 1995.
When was Yahoo! created?
Yahoo! was created in January of 1994.
What is Yahoo!'s fiscal year end?
Yahoo!'s fiscal year end is December 31st.
How many employees does Yahoo! have?
As of Q1 2009 Yahoo! had aprox 13,500 full-time employees.
How can I contact Yahoo! customer service?
For general customer care issues, please click here.
Who sits on Yahoo!'s Board of Directors?
Information on Yahoo!'s Board of Directors can be found here.
Who is Yahoo!'s management team?
Information on Yahoo!'s management team can be found here.
Investor Information
When did Yahoo! go public?
Yahoo! became a publicly traded company in April, 1996.
Where is Yahoo! traded?
Yahoo! is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol YHOO.
When did Yahoo!'s stock split following the IPO?
Five times. Below is a schedule for all prior stock splits:
2 for 1
May 11, 2004
2 for 1
February 14, 2000
2 for 1
February 8, 1999
2 for 1
August 3, 1998
3 for 2
September 2, 1997
How can I get financial documents mailed to me?
You can order documents online on the Investor Relations website.
When was Yahoo! added to the S & P 500?
Yahoo! was added to the S & P 500 on December 8, 1999.
How can I invest in Yahoo!?
You can purchase shares of YHOO stock through a brokerage firm of your choice. Our transfer agent, ComputerShare, also offers a direct purchase stock purchase plan.
Does Yahoo! pay a cash dividend?
No, Yahoo! has never declared a cash dividend.
Where are my stock certificates?
Stock certificates are usually sent directly to the stockholder and should be kept in a secure place. It is also possible that your shares may be held with your stockbroker. If you participate in the Yahoo! Direct Stock Purchase Plan, your shares may be held in the Plan in book form. The Plan also allows you to deposit your certificates with the transfer agent for "safekeeping". You may review your registered account and the terms and conditions of the Yahoo! Direct Stock Purchase Plan on our transfer agent's website www.computershare.com through 'Account Access' or 'Buy Stock Direct', respectively. If you determine that your stock certificates are lost, please contact our transfer agent for directions and required forms to issue a replacement (please note that there may be fees and surety premiums associated with issuing replacement certificates).
What is a transfer agent and how do I contact them?
A transfer agent is a regulated entity entrusted to maintain and administer the company's stockholder records. Our transfer agent is Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and can be contacted through the web at www.computershare.com, by telephone at 877-YHOO-4-US (877-946-6487) or 781-575-2000, or by mail at: P.O. Box 43032, Providence, RI 02940-3023.
How can I update my address?
For registered stockholders, you may change your address and conduct additional services on-line through a secure Internet Account Access service hosted by our transfer agent, EquiServe at www.computershare.com. Or you may contact them directly at 877-YHOO-4-US (877-946-6487) or by mail at: P.O. Box 43023, Providence, RI 02940-3023.
How many shares are outstanding?
As of February 15, 2008 there were 1,337,165,049 common shares outstanding.
When does Yahoo! release its earnings reports?
Please see our Quarterly Earnings page to see when our next earnings report will be released. You may also sign up to be notified of these events by email.
What is Yahoo!'s Corporate Governance Policy?
You can view Yahoo!'s Corporate Governance policy here.
How can I contact Yahoo! Investor Relations?
You can send an email to the Investor Relations department by filling out the form here.
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