KEEP YOUR DIRECT DEPOSIT INFORMATION CURRENT
CIRI's direct deposit program was instituted to safeguard against misplaced, lost, or stolen dividend checks, and for shareholders to receive dividends faster. In order for direct deposit to be effective, it is important for shareholders to advise CIRI in writing of any changes to existing direct deposit account information and instructions before the direct deposit deadline for the next distribution.

CIRI received many bank rejection notices of directly deposited dividends following the distribution of the 2002 first quarter dividend. Rejection of the direct deposit may be a result of a closed bank account, changed account number, or bank change.

When a direct deposit is rejected, it delays payment to the shareholder. Payment must be reissued in check form, which cannot happen until CIRI is notified of credit in the proper amount to the CIRI account.

To find out more about direct deposit, or to download an "Authorization for Direct Deposit of Dividends" form, visit the CIRI web site at /shareholder/direct_deposit.htm. Forms can also be obtained by calling the Shareholder Relations Department at (907) 274-8638, or toll-free at 1-800-764-CIRI (2474), or by visiting the department.

To ensure distributions are deposited on time and without delay, shareholders must notify the CIRI Shareholder Relations department in writing of any of the following changes to banking information:

Possible Changes How to Notify CIRI

How to Notify CIRI
A CLOSED BANK ACCOUNT OR CHANGED ACCOUNT NUMBER
  • Submit a written request to CIRI to cancel your existing direct deposit.
  • Complete an updated "Authorization for Direct Deposit of Dividends" form to replace the direct deposit instruction you currently have on file.
NAME CHANGE
  • If you change your name on your CIRI stock records, you should also change your name with your bank. Having a different name on your stock records than the name appearing on your bank account may cause directly deposited funds to be refused.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
  • Submit an address change to CIRI in writing with a signature in order to receive vouchers (which show how much was deposited) and other CIRI mail, including your IRS Form 1099, CIRI newsletters, annual reports, and meeting notices.

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