When was Pixar incorporated?
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Pixar was incorporated in the state of California on December 9, 1985. |
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When was Pixar's initial public offering (IPO)? |
Pixar's initial public offering was on November 28, 1996. Pixar common stock was initally priced at $22 per share (pre-split). |
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When was Pixar acquired by The Walt Disney Company? |
On January 24, 2006, both companies entered into an agreement to merge Pixar with The Walt Disney Company. The deal was approved by Pixar shareholders and the merger became effective on May 5, 2006. Pixar is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. |
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Can the public tour the Pixar facility? |
Due to production demands and confidentiality issues, we are a closed studio and do not offer tours. |
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I am a journalist seeking to interview a Pixar employee. Who can I contact regarding my request? |
Please send an email message containing all pertinent details (the nature of the story, the person with whom you wish to speak, the deadline, information regarding your publication or outlet, etc.) to publicity@pixar.com. |
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I am working on a school project.
Can I interview someone from Pixar or will you please send me materials that I can use as part of a presentation? |
We receive a large number of requests for information in connection with student projects, and unfortunately are not able to respond to each one individually. This web site, however, contains answers to many of the most commonly asked questions about Pixar, our employees, the work that is done at our studio, and information about the animation industry as a whole. |
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What is Pixar's policy or practice with respect to donations, scholarships or charities? |
Pixar's charitable giving focuses most often on local organizations that benefit children. We receive many requests for donations that meet these criteria and take a great deal of care in determining which initiatives to support. Regrettably, we are not able to accommodate all of the worthy requests we receive.
Pixar does not have a scholarship program at this time. |
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How do I request a screening of a pixar film, use of Pixar's characters or other intellectual property for a book, film, research paper, etc.? |
Please send an email message containing the pertinent details (the materials you wish to use, the manner in which you wish to use it/them, etc.) to licensing@pixar.com. |
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Now that Pixar is a part of The Walt Disney Company, what has happened to my Pixar shares as a result of the merger? |
As a result of the merger, each of your Pixar shares has been converted into the right to receive 2.3 shares of The Walt Disney Company common stock. Your Disney shares will either be credited to your brokerage account or, if you hold your Pixar stock in certificate form, you will be issued Disney stock provided that you complete a Letter of Transmittal. These are expected to be mailed to Pixar shareholders on or about May 15. Please allow approximately 10 days for delivery within the United States. After this period of time, if you have not received a Letter of Transmittal, please contact Disney Shareholder Services at:
The Walt Disney Company
Shareholder Services
500 South Buena Vista MC 9722
Burbank, CA 91521-9722
Or by phone at (818) 553-7200. |
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When will I receive my Disney shares? |
The Disney shares resulting from the exchange of your Pixar shares should be confirmed by the mailing of an account statement or a stock certificate within two weeks of receipt by Disney Shareholder Services of your Pixar shares or certificates and a properly completed Transmittal Form. |
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Am I required to return my Pixar stock certificates to receive Disney shares? |
Yes. When the merger became effective, Pixar became a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company and Pixar shares ceased trading. In order to receive your shares of Disney common stock, you must surrender your Pixar common stock certificates to Disney Shareholder Services along with the properly executed Transmittal Form. |
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What do I do if I hold my Pixar shares with my broker or custodian bank? |
Your broker or custodian bank will exchange these shares for you. Please contact them directly for verification. |
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What should I do if I want to sell my Pixar stock? |
Now that the merger is completed, your Pixar stock certificate represents only the right to receive shares of Disney in exchange for your certificate, and Pixar shares are no longer eligible for trading on NASDAQ. If you wish to sell the shares of Disney you are entitled to receive for your Pixar stock certificates, contact your broker or financial advisor for advice on how to handle this transaction. |
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Questions about lost, stolen or destroyed stock certificates? |
First, check the box on the Transmittal Form labeled "Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Certificate(s)". Next, complete the Affidavit of Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificates on the reverse side of the Transmittal Form. Please see Transmittal Form Instruction numbers 8, 9, and 10 for details on completing the Affidavit form and calculating the bond premium. Along with the completed Affidavit form, you must provide payment of a bond premium if more than four shares are lost. Return the completed Affidavit and replacement bond (if required) with the Transmittal Form. |
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General investor questions about The Walt Disney Company or other questions about Disney common stock? |
Visit Disney Investor Relations online by clicking here. |
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