Name Change
Shareholders of MDS Inc. have approved a change of name from MDS Inc. to Nordion Inc. The company anticipates that the name change will be finalized in Q4 2010. As such, you will see references to both MDS Inc. and MDS Nordion on this website.
General FAQ
- Where are MDS shares listed?
- Does MDS trade shares or American Depository Receipts (ADRs) on the New York Stock Exchange?
- What is the CUSIP number for the Company's Common Shares?
- How many times has MDS split its stock?
- Why did MDS discontinue its dividend?
- When is MDS's fiscal year end?
- Do any securities analysts follow MDS stock?
- Who do I contact for address changes, change of ownership and questions about stock certificates?
- Who are the independent auditors for MDS?
- How can I obtain a copy of MDS's latest financial Report?
- How do I access regulatory filings?
- How can I keep up to date on MDS progress and significant events?
1. Where are MDS shares listed?
MDS shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol MDS. Its shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol MDZ.
2. Does MDS trade shares or American Depository Receipts (ADRs) on the New York Stock Exchange?
In the U.S., MDS only trades shares on the NYSE.
3. What is the CUSIP number for the Company's Common Shares?
MDS's CUSIP number is 55269P302. The CUSIP number consists of a combination of nine characters, both letters and numbers, which uniquely identify the company or issuer, and the type of security.
4. How many times has MDS split its stock?
MDS has split its stock five times, including the stock dividend issued in 2000.
Stock Splits History
| Record Date | Method | Basis |
| September 17, 1980 | Stock Split | 2 for 1 |
| July 13, 1983 | Stock Split | 2 for 1 |
| March 10, 1990 | Stock Split | 2 for 1 |
| November 15, 1996 | Stock Split | 2 for 1 |
| September 26, 2000 | Stock Dividend | 1 for 1* |
| * Equivalent to a two-for-one stock split | ||
5. Why did MDS discontinue its dividend?
In its plans to transition to a global life sciences company after the sale of MDS Diagnostic Services, MDS evaluated the practices of its peers with respect to the issue of dividend payments. In keeping with these practices, MDS decided to discontinue its small quarterly dividend payment. The last dividend payment was paid January 8, 2007.
6. When is MDS's fiscal year end?
MDS's fiscal year end is October 31.
7. Do any securities analysts follow MDS stock?
MDS Inc. is followed by the Canadian and U.S. analysts listed below:
| Company | Analyst | Telephone |
| Desjardins Securities | Maher Yaghi | 514.281.8664 |
| Dundee Securities | Dave Martin | 416.350.3477 |
| Jefferies & Company | David Windley | 615.963.8313 |
| National Bank Financial | Hari Sambasivam | 416.869.7801 |
| RBC Dominion Securities | Doug Miehm | 416.842.7823 |
| TD Newcrest | Lennox Gibbs | 416.308.2213 |
8. Who do I contact for address changes, change of ownership and questions about stock certificates?
CIBC Mellon Trust Company
P.O. Box 7010
Adelaide Street Postal Station
Toronto, ON, M5C 2W9
CANADA
9. Who are the independent auditors for MDS?
Ernst & Young LLP
Box 251
222 Bay Street,
Toronto, ON,
M5K 1J7
Canada
10. How can I obtain a copy of MDS's latest financial report?
MDS's financial reports are available for viewing or download:
Annual Report
Quarterly Reports
To receive a printed copy of a report you may order it online. Alternatively, contact Investor Relations to receive your report by mail.
11. How do I access regulatory filings?
Access to MDS regulatory filings can be obtained at the following third-party sites:
Annual Filings
SEDAR
EDGAR
12. How can I keep up to date on MDS progress and significant events?
You can choose any of the following options to receive updates on MDS:
- View News Releases on our Website
- Register for automatic email notification of news releases, Webcasts, and other events by clicking here
- Contact our Investor Relations department with your specific questions