With nearly 16,000 employees worldwide, the Sempra Energy companies develop energy infrastructure, operate utilities, and provide related products and services to about 26 million consumers worldwide.
As an energy company, we have a special role to play in developing innovative solutions that satisfy the growing global demand for affordable and reliable energy, while reducing the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) that contribute to climate change.
At Sempra, we seek to contribute to the well being and economic development of the communities where we operate. We partner with and provide grants to a wide variety of nonprofit organizations and encourage our employees to volunteer their time and resources to causes they are passionate about.
Sempra Energy and its subsidiary companies offer a range of professional job opportunities. Because of our size and financial stability, we can provide employees with the resources and the career opportunities vital for professional growth and job satisfaction.
We have narrowed our strategic focus to concentrate on utilities and contracted energy infrastructure, reducing both our risk profile and earnings volatility, while leveraging our core strengths. This business mix has allowed us to significantly increase dividends to our shareholders and reinvest capital for future growth.
You can purchase Sempra Energy's common stock through our Direct Stock Purchase Plan by calling our transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST) at (877) 773-6772 or on-line at www.amstock.com. There is an initial investment requirement of at least $500.
Yes, our Direct Stock Purchase Plan provides an economical and convenient method of purchasing Sempra Energy's common stock directly through our transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST) and our Dividend Reinvestment Plan allows shareholders to reinvest all or a portion of their cash dividends. Please contact AST at (877) 773-6772 to obtain more information on both plans.
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST) can be contacted via telephone at (877) 773-6772, via email at info@amstock.com or website at www.amstock.com.
For mail delivery:
Sempra Energy
c/o American Stock Transfer &Trust
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
If you hold your shares with our transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST) you can sell your common stock by either accessing your account online at www.amstock.com or by calling AST at (877) 773-6772. If you hold your shares in street name, you will need to contact your securities dealer or broker directly.
You may begin the certificate replacement process by calling our transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST), at (877) 773-6772. There is a replacement fee of $25.00 plus 2% of the fair market value of the lost certificate.
You may change the address or name on your shareholder account by accessing your account online at www.amstock.com or calling American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST) at (877) 773-6772.
If you have not received your dividend check within 7 10 business days of the payment date, please contact our transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST) at (877) 773-6772 and they will issue you a replacement check.
If you have not received your dividend check within 7-10 business days of the payment date, or have misplaced the check or believe it was lost in the mail, please contact our transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST) at (877) 773-6772 and request a replacement check. AST will research the status of the check(s). If the check(s) is outstanding, a stop payment will be placed on the lost check, and they will replace it and forward it to the mailing address reflected on your account.
No, Sempra Energy has not had any stock splits since inception. For information on Sempra Energy's related company's stock splits, please call our Shareholder Services department at (877) 736-7727.
We recommend you contact a tax advisor in order to obtain your cost basis. For assistance in determining the purchase date and purchase price of your shares, please call our Shareholder Services department at (877) 736-7727.
If your shares have been escheated, you should contact the State Controller's Office of the state in which you live. If you live in the state of California, the State Controller's Office can be reached via telephone (800) 992-4647 or visit their website at http://scoweb.sco.ca.gov/UCP/.
The value of your common stock is computed by multiplying the total number of shares you currently hold by the current market price of Sempra Energy's common stock. Go to http://investor.shareholder.com/sre/index.cfm?tab=quote to get the current market price of Sempra Energy's common stock.
Enova Corporation merged with Pacific Enterprises on June 26, 1998 to form Sempra Energy. Each share of Enova Corporation common stock was exchanged for 1 share of Sempra Energy common stock (i.e. 100 shares of Enova Corporation = 100 shares of Sempra Energy). Each share of Pacific Enterprises common stock was exchanged for 1.5038 shares of Sempra Energy common stock (i.e. 100 shares of Pacific Enterprises = 150.38 shares of Sempra Energy). For additional information regarding the inception of Sempra Energy, please call our Shareholder Services department at (877) 736-7727.
Please call our transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST) at (877) 773-6772 to request a duplicate 1099 form. You can also obtain a duplicate 1099 form online by accessing your account at AST through their website www.amstock.com.
You may call our transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST) at (877) 773-6772 to request a duplicate DRP statement or you may obtain one online by accessing your AST account at www.amstock.com.