Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. common stock is traded under the symbol
BFI on the New York Stock Exchange, The Chicago Stock Exchange, The Pacific
Stock Exchange and The International Stock Exchange of the United Kingdom
and Republic of Ireland.
In July 1995, the Company issued $409.7 million 7.25% Automatic Common
Exchange Securities (ACES). Investors in ACES must purchase from the Company,
on June 30, 1998, shares of the Company's common stock. United States Treasury
Notes are pledged by investors as collateral to secure the investor's obligation
to purchase the Company's common stock. ACES are not included on the Company's
balance sheet; an increase in common shareholder's equity will be reflected
on June 30, 1998, when cash proceeds are received by the Company. BFI's
ACES are traded under the symbol BFE and can be purchased through brokers
in the same way common stock is purchased. For complete information on BFI's
ACES, please consult BFI's Annual Report and the ACES offering prospectus.
Communications concerning stock transfer requirements, lost certificates,
dividends, change of address or the company's Dividend Reinvestment Program
should be addressed to the company's transfer agent and registrar:
- First Chicago Trust Company of New York
Stock Transfer Department
Post Office Box 2500
Jersey City, New Jersey 07303-2500
(201) 324-0498 (1-800-519-3111)
(Dividend Paying Agent)
Internet address: http://www.fctc.com
e-mail address: FCTC@delphi.com
BFI maintains a Dividend Reinvestment Plan for those shareholders owning
common stock registered in their name. For information to enroll, contact
the company's transfer agent, First Chicago Trust Company of New York at
the address shown above.
Other financial information which may be of interest is listed below:
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