Stock Power Form - Shareowner Online

St ock Power For m For transferring shares, changing names, or adding a beneficiary

Please print clearly. Alterations, corrections, or w hite- out w ill render the St ock Pow er Form invalid.

A. Te ll Us Ab ou t : Th e a ccou n t y ou a r e t r a n sf e r r in g f r om Use a new form for each account and com pany of st ock you are t ransferring.

1. Account Num ber:

2. Com pany of stock t o be t ransferred:

3. Current Regist rat ion:

Please pr int t he full regist rat ion/ nam es/ ownership t it le as it reads on st at em ent s, cert ificat es and t ax for m s.

B. Tell Us About: The shares you w ould like to transfer

4.

Transfer ALL shares (I f checked, leave boxes 5, 6, and 7 blank.) *

I f you are not transferring all shares, ent er t he specific num ber of shares t o t ransfer from each share type:

5. Dir ect Regist rat ion:

6. Plan:

7. Cert ificat es: *

* The or iginal cert ificat es m ust be included wit h your request . I f t hey are lost , please wr it e t he num ber of lost shares or wr it e ALL in box 8.

8. I lost the certificate(s) for

shares and require assistance replacing them .

There is a $75 processing fee t o replace lost cert ificat es. There m ay be addit ional fees and docum ent s required, see FAQs.

C. Te ll Us About : Cost Ba sis

Privat e Sale

Date of Sale:

Cost Per Share in US Dollars:

Gi f t

I nheritance

Date of Death:

Fair Market Value Per Share in US Dollars:

For shares j oint ly held: Ent er t he num ber of shares in which t he decedent had an int erest :

D. Please Let Us Know : I f you w ould like uncashed checks to be reissued ( if applicable)

9. Reissue checks int o ( choose one) :

New Owner's Nam e OR

Current Nam e on Account

When t ransferring to m ult iple account s, t he new replacem ent checks will be issued t o t he current nam e on t he account . A st op paym ent will be placed on all uncashed checks prior t o t heir replacem ent . Checks issued wit hin t he last 10 days will not be replaced.

E. M edallion Signat ure Guarant ee

All current owners or aut hor ized indiv idual( s) m ust sign t heir nam e and have t he signat ure guarant eed by a m em ber of a Medallion St am p Program . An aut horized indiv idual m ust wr it e t heir capacit y ( t it le) in t he space below. The Medallion Guarant or m ay require addit ional docum ent at ion. The undersigned does ( do) irrev ocably const it ut e and appoint Equinit i Trust Com pany at t orney t o t ransfer t he said st ock on t he books of said Com pany w it h full power of subst it ut ion in t he pr em ises. Medallion Signat ure Guarant ees can be obt ained from financial inst it ut ions, including com m ercial bank s, brokers, and credit unions. ( See t he FAQ Medallion Signat ure Guarant ee for m ore infor m at ion)

Not e t o Guarant or: Medallion St am p m ust be fully legible and m ust N OT be dated or annotated.

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Alterations, corrections, or w hite- out w ill render the Stock Pow er Form invalid.

F. Tell Us About : The a ccount you w ant t he shares t ransferred t o A separate page is needed for each new account

Ent er t he num ber of shares t o t ransfer int o t he account indicat ed on t his page. When t ransferring t o m ult iple account s, you m ust subm it a separate copy of t his page and indicat e t he num ber of shares to transfer into each new account.

I f you are t ransferring to an existing Shareowner Services account, enter t he 10- digit account num ber, and com plet e Line 1 wit h t he full account regist rat ion. Then, skip t o Sect ion H . Re gist r a t ion for t h e N e w Account check only one box below, com plet e t he indicat ed lines, new address, and Tax I D

I ndividual ? Line 1

Joint Tenancy ? Lines 1 and 2a

Tenant s in Com m on ? Lines 1 and 2a

Est at e ? Lines 1 and 4a

Trust ? Lines 1, 4a, and 4b

Tenant s by Ent iret y ? Lines 1 and 2a

Cust odian for Minor ? Lines 1, 2a, and 2b

TOD Beneficiar y ? Lines 1 and 4a

Corporat ion ? Line 1

LLC C Corporat ion ? Line 1

LLC S Corporat ion ? Line 1

LLC Part nership ? Line 1

Ot her ? Line 1 and ent er t ype of regist rat ion: Line 1. New Owner/ Cust odian/ Trust ee/ Execut or/ Ot her ( Fir st Nam e, Middle I nit ial, Last Nam e)

Line 2a. Joint Owner/ Minor/ Second Tr ust ee/ Ot her ( First Nam e, Middle I nit ial, Last Nam e)

2b. Minor's St at e of Residence

Line 3. Any addit ional Joint Owners/ Trust ees/ Ot her ( First Nam e, Middle I nit ial, Last Nam e)

Line 4a. Nam e of Trust / Est at e/ TOD Beneficiary

4b. Dat e of Trust ( MM/ DD/ YY)

Addr e ss for t h e N e w Accou n t I ncluding Cit y, St at e, and Zip Code

Tax I D for the New Account

Ent er t he Social Securit y Num ber OR Em ployer I dent ificat ion Num ber ( t hen check one box t o ident ify t ype)

SSN OR

EI N

G. Su bst it u t e For m W - 9 The New Owner signat ure below M UST correspond t o t he Tax I D for t he New Account above

Cer t ificat ion: Under penalt ies of per j ur y, I cer t ify t hat : 1 . The num ber show n on t his for m is m y cor r ect t ax pay er ident ificat ion num ber ( or I am w ait ing for a num ber t o be issued t o m e) , and 2 . I am not subj ect t o backup w it hholding because: ( a) I am exem pt fr om backup w it hholding, ( b) I have not been not ified by t he I nt ernal Rev enue Ser v ice ( I RS) t hat I am subj ect t o back up w it hholding as a r esult of a failur e t o r epor t all int er est or div idends, or ( c) t he I RS has not ified m e t hat I am no longer subj ect t o backup w it hholding, and 3 . I am a U.S. cit izen or ot her U.S. per son ( defined in t he inst r uct ions) . 4 . The FATCA code ent er ed on t his for m ( if any) indicat ing t hat t he payee is exem pt fr om FATCA r epor t ing is cor r ect . ( This does not apply t o account s locat ed in t he U.S.)

Exem pt Payee Code ( if any) :

( Codes ar e available w it h t he official I RS For m W- 9 available at w w w .ir )

Exem pt ion fr om FATCA Repor t ing Code ( if any) : NOT APPLI CABLE ( codes ar e available w it h t he official I RS For m W- 9 available at w w w . )

Cer t ificat ion inst r uct ions: You m ust cr oss out it em 2 abov e if y ou hav e been not ified by t he I RS t hat y ou ar e cur r ent ly subj ect t o back up w it hholding because y ou failed t o report all interest and dividends on your tax return.

The I nternal Revenue Service does not require your consent to any provision of this docum ent other than t he certifications required to avoid backup w ithholding.

( Rev. 10/ 18)

N OTI CE TO N ON - U.S. PERSON S ( e.g. nonr esident aliens individuals, for eign cor por at ions, for eign par t ner ships or for eign t r ust s) : DO NOT COMPLETE THE ABOVE SUBSTI TUTE FORM W- 9. NON- U.S. PERSONS MUST PROPERLY AND TI MELY COMPLETE AND RETURN THE APPLI CABLE FORM W- 8, ( AVAI LABLE AT w w w .ir ) AND RETURN THAT CERTI FI CATI ON OF FOREI GN TAX STATUS. FAI LURE TO DO SO COULD SUBJECT YOU TO EI THER U. S. FEDERAL BACKUP WI THHOLDI NG TAX AT THE APPLI CABLE RATE OR FATCA/ NRA WI THHOLDI NG OF 30% , AS APPLI CABLE, OF THE REPORTABLE/ WI THHOLDABLE AMOUNT.

H. Sign up for Online Access: I f t he new owner would like to receive instruct ions for online access

Check t he box t o t he left t o send inst ruct ions for online access. An Aut hent icat ion I D and sign up inst ruct ions will be m ailed t o t he address in Sect ion F. Som e rest rict ions m ay apply. Online account access is not available for account s regist ered in t he nam e of a Corporat ion, Part nership, I nvest m ent Club, Bank, or Brokerage firm where m ult iple individuals are aut horized t o perform t ransact ions.

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How to complete a Stock Power Form

A. Tell Us About: The account you are transferring from 1. Enter the 10 digit account number for the current account.

2. Enter the name of the company of stock to be transferred. A separate Stock Power Form is needed for each account and company of stock you are transferring.

3. List the current registration names/ownership title as it reads on statements, certificates and tax forms.

B. Tell Us About: The shares you would like to transfer 4. Check the first box only if you are transferring all shares. If

checked, leave boxes 5, 6, and 7 blank.

If you are not transferring all shares, enter the specific number of shares to transfer from each share type into boxes 5, 6, or 7 as needed:

5. Enter the number of Direct Registration shares being transferred or leave blank. These shares are held electronically.

6. Enter the number of Plan shares being transferred or leave blank. These shares are held electronically.

7. Enter the number of certificate shares being transferred or leave blank. These shares have been issued as paper stock certificates. Original stock certificate(s) must be mailed with your Stock Power Form.

8. Enter the number of lost certificate shares or write ALL in box 8. If this does not apply, leave blank. There is a $75 processing fee to replace lost certificates. There may be additional fees and documents required.

C. Tell Us About: Cost Basis See the enclosed "Frequently Asked Questions about Cost Basis" for further information.

Please check the box next to the purpose of the transfer. We recommend that you consult with your tax advisor regarding the tax implications for each type of transfer.

? Private Sale: Include the Date of Sale and the Cost Per Share.

? Gift: Select this box if gifting shares, the gift date will default to the date that the transfer is processed.

? Inheritance: Include the Date of Death and Fair Market Value Cost per Share. For shares jointly held: Enter the number of shares or percentage of shares in which the decedent had an interest.

D. Please Let Us Know: If you would like uncashed checks to be reissued 9. Check only one box. If the shares are going to multiple new

owners, the checks must be reissued into the current name on the account.

E. Medallion Signature Guarantee All owners must sign their name and have their signature guaranteed in the medallion format.

If an owner is unable to sign, a legal representative such as a Power of Attorney, Custodian, or Successor Trustee may sign on behalf of the shareowner. List the title of the legal representative below their signature. Medallion Signature Guarantees can be obtained from financial institutions, including commercial banks, brokers, and credit unions.

Where to get a medallion signature guarantee stamp? We have entered into an arrangement for US shareholders to

obtain a medallion signature guarantee via an online platform at

1. Go to the website

2. Have your ID validated (no prior account required)

3. Use promo code EQ to receive a discount on the medallion signature guarantee purchase

Please note that there is a $500,000 limit on the value of transactions that is able to guarantee. For more information email info@

F. Tell Us About: The account you want the shares transferred to If you are transferring to multiple accounts, enter the number of shares to transfer into the account indicated on this page.

If you are transferring to an existing account, enter the 10 digit account number and complete Line 1. with the full account registration. Then, skip to Section H.

Registration for the New Account: Check only one box to indicate the type of registration and complete the indicated lines, new address, and Tax ID.

We recommend using capital letters when completing section F to avoid registration and spelling errors, (e.g., JOHN A DOE).

Line 1. Enter the name of the New Owner, Custodian, Trustee, Executor, or Other name (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name). This should match the name shown on the income tax return filed with the IRS.

Line 2a. If applicable, enter the Joint Owner, Minor, Second Trustee, or Other name (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name). This should match the name shown on the income tax return filed with the IRS.

Line 2b. If applicable, enter Minor's state of residence.

Line 3. If applicable, enter any additional Joint Owner, Trustee, or Other name (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name). This should match the name shown on the income tax return filed with the IRS.

Line 4a. If applicable, enter Name of Trust, Estate name, or the TOD Beneficiary's name. Only one TOD Beneficiary is allowed per account. This should match the name shown on the income tax return filed with the IRS.

Line 4b. If applicable, enter the date of the Trust.

Address for the New Account: Enter full mailing address including City, State, and Zip Code.

Tax ID for the New Account: Enter the 9 digit Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) for the new account and then check the applicable box. If there are multiple owners, enter the number you would like the income reported under. Only one number is allowed per account. If Custodian for Minor is selected, enter the Minor's Social Security Number (SSN).

G. Substitute Form W-9 The new owner, whose SSN or EIN is listed in the Tax ID for the New Account box, must sign and date this section.

H. Please Let Us Know: if the new owner would

like to receive instructions for online access

Check the box to request instructions sent to the new owner.

The necessary information will be mailed to the address

provided in Section F.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about transferring

stock

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Where can I find the account number? Account numbers are printed on statements, tax documents and dividend stubs. Shareowners with an online account can locate account numbers when signed on to . You may also obtain a Share Balance Summary statement, which contains your account number, through our automated phone system. Select Account Information from the main menu and then Request Share Balance Summary.

How do I find the current balance? If you own certificates, the number of shares owned is printed on the front of the certificate. If the shares are held electronically in the Plan or Direct Registration, please refer to the most recent statement for the current balance. Shareholders with an online account can locate balance information on .

What if I can't find the certificates? The stock certificates will need to be replaced before a transfer can be completed. There is always a $75 processing fee to replace lost certificates. Please enclose a check made payable to Shareowner Services. Depending upon the value of the lost shares, there may be additional fees and documents required. The necessary paperwork will then be mailed to you.

Should I sign the back of the certificates? For security purposes, we recommend you do not sign the back of the stock certificates.

Will I get a new stock certificate? After the transfer is completed all shares will be held electronically in the new account. You may request to have a certificate issued by including a written request with your transfer paperwork.

What is a Medallion Signature Guarantee? A Medallion Signature Guarantee is a stamp from an eligible Guarantor institution, such as a bank, broker, or credit union that indicates the individual signing a form is legally authorized to conduct the requested transaction.

We suggest contacting your Guarantor institution for their document requirements to obtain the stamp. You will complete Section E and sign the Stock Power in their presence. The Guarantor may also require the physical certificates or a statement evidencing the account number for uncertificated shares prior to affixing the Medallion Signature Guarantee.

Please note the stamp must be legible and may not be dated or annotated. A Notary Seal is not a substitute for a Medallion Signature Guarantee.

Where to get a medallion signature guarantee stamp? EQ Shareowner Services has entered into an arrangement for US shareholders to obtain a Medallion Signature Guarantee online at at a discount rate.

1. Go to the website

2. Have your ID validated (no prior account required)

3. Use promo code EQ to receive a discount on the Medallion Signature Guarantee purchase

There is a $500,000 limit on the value of transactions that is able to guarantee. For more information, email info@

Can I fax or email the Stock Power Form? The original documents must be mailed into our office. We are unable to accept faxed copies or emails of the completed Stock Power Form. The signatures and the Medallion Signature Guarantee stamp must be original.

How do I transfer stock to multiple new owners? Complete page one of the Stock Power Form, and then complete a separate page two for each new account. Each completed form will need to have the exact number of shares (not a percentage), the full registration, address, and Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) for each new account.

Please note a separate Stock Power Form must be completed when transferring from multiple accounts, companies of stock, or both.

How do I change the address on the account I am transferring from? Please include a letter with instructions for the address change on the existing account. If you are signing on behalf of the registered shareholder or a business entity, documentation supporting your capacity is required.

How can I get the outstanding checks reissued? Complete number 9 on the Stock Power Form. When checks are reissued, outstanding checks in the account are cancelled.

How do I transfer shares if I live outside the United States? If you are able to obtain a Medallion Guarantee, it must be provided by an eligible guarantor institution participating in a Medallion program approved by the Securities Transfer Association Inc. and must cover the value of the transaction.

If you are unable to obtain a Medallion Guarantee, a Signature Guarantee must be provided by a bank or financial institution having a New York bank correspondent relationship. When signing on behalf of the registered owner, additional documentation may be required. Please contact us with questions.

Is there a limit to the amount of shares I can transfer? If the value of the shares exceeds $14 million, please contact us for further assistance.

Why do I have to complete a Substitute Form W-9? A Form W-9 is required for each change of registration. Accounts without a current Form W-9 on file will be subject to federal tax withholdings which will be deducted from sale proceeds and dividends.

If a Substitute Form W-9 is not submitted at the time of the transfer, a new form will be mailed to the new address on record.

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What are the different ways I can register m y s to ck?

Shareowners have a num ber of ways to register their stock; in most cases a new account will be created. Some of the more com m on types of ownership are listed below.

In d ivid u al: Only one individual nam e is listed on the account. Upon the death of the individual the shares are subject to probate proceedings.

Jo in t Te n an t: Two or m ore individuals are listed on the account. Upon the death of one joint owner, the survivors are entitled to the shares.

Te n an ts by th e En tire ty: A form of ownership recognized by certain states as an appropriate form of registration for a m arried couple. Upon the death of one spouse, the survivor is entitled to the shares.

Te n an ts in Co m m o n : A form of ownership where two or m ore individuals are listed on the account. Each tenant owns an undivided interest. Upon the death of one tenant, the decedent's ownership passes to the heirs of the decedent's estate and not the surviving owners on the account.

TOD Be n e ficiary ( Tran s fe r o n D e ath ) : A form of individual or joint tenant ownership where a beneficiary has been designated. Only one beneficiary can be designated per account registration. Upon the death of the security owners, the ownership passes to the TOD beneficiary. TOD is not offered outside of the United States.

Cu s to d ial: A form of ownership that can be established for a m inor who has not reached the age of m ajority as defined by the laws of their state of residence. We do not recommend registrations in a m inor's name alone. A custodial registration m ay be created under the Uniform Transfer to Minors Act (UTMA) for their state. UTMA has replaced the Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) in m ost states for new accounts. Custodial accounts for m inors m ust be reported under the Minor's Social Security Num ber (SSN).

Tru s t: A form of ownership governed by a trust agreem ent created during the lifetime of a grantor or created under a decedent's will. The account registration m ust include the names of the Trustees, the name of the Trust, and the date of the Trust. The date must be the original Trust date and not an am endm ent date. A date will not be applicable for a Trust which falls under a will.

Es tate : A registration used by the court-appointed executor or personal representative for the decedent's estate. The registration must include the nam e of the executor or personal representative and the nam e of the estate. The representative listed on an estate registration has the authority to m ake changes and perform transactions on the account. Example: J ohn Sm ith Executor for the estate of J ane Sm it h .

If I have changed m y nam e, how do I change m y re gis tratio n ?

To change the name on the account, complete all sections of the Stock Power Form . A new account will be created and a new Form W-9 will be required. While getting a Medallion Signature Guarantee in Section E, please sign your nam e as listed on the current account, and sign again using your new nam e, adding "now known as" (e.g., J ane Doe, now known as J ane Smith).

How do I nam e a beneficiary?

To register an account with a beneficiary, you can choose a TOD Beneficiary (Transfer on Death) registration in section F and com plete all sections of the Stock Power Form . A new account will be created and a new Form W-9 will be required.

H o w d o I re m o ve th e Cu s to d ian if I am n o w o ve r th e age o f m ajo rity?

If you have reached the age of m ajority, com plete a Stock Power Form to create a new account. While getting a Medallion Signature Guarantee in Section E, please sign the Stock Power Form as your nam e is listed on the current account. The registered custodian does not need to sign the form .

How do I correct an error in m y registration?

You can correct the nam e on the account by com pleting all sections of the Stock Power Form. While getting a Medallion Signature Guarantee in Section E, please sign your correct name and again as listed on the current account, adding "incorrectly registered as" (e.g., J ane Doe incorrectly registered as J aney Doe).

How do I transfer shares when one or m ore of the shareowners are deceased?

To transfer the shares, the surviving tenant, beneficiary, or legal representative will com plete all sections of the Stock Power Form.

When required by the state where the decedent lived, we will also need an Inheritance Tax Waiver.

W h at is an In h e ritan ce Tax W aive r, an d w h e re do I get one?

An Inheritance Tax Waiver is a docum ent issued by the state certifying the estate tax or inheritance tax has been paid or waived by the state. If the decedent was a legal resident of Pu e rto Rico or one of the states listed below, a Tax Waiver form m ay be required. To confirm if you will need a Tax Waiver or to get the form , please contact the tax agency of the decedent's state of residence. Please refer to pdfs/ sta-guidelines-appendix-vi.pdf for any additional inform ation.

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