american stock transfer & trust company, llc

Founded in 1971, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (AST) established itself as a premier tech-enabled professional services firm. It has long served as a leading stock transfer agent in North America, assisting companies with a range of services including managing stockholder records, facilitating corporate actions, handling shareholder communications, and administering equity plans. In 2017, AST was acquired by the UK-based Equiniti Group plc (EQ), a global provider of share registration and financial technology services. Now operating as part of EQ in the US, the company combines its deep industry expertise with global capabilities to provide comprehensive solutions for equity and investor management.