Q. When was Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (M&T Bank) incorporated?
A. M&T Bank filed an Organization Certificate with the New York State Banking Department on September 13, 1892, but traces its origins to Manufacturers and Traders Bank which opened for business in 1856.
Q. Where is M&T located?
A. M&T Bank Corporation's headquarters is located in Buffalo, New York. M&T Bank also has more than 700 branches in Delaware, Maryland, New York, ,New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington D.C.
Q. What is M&T's ticker symbol?
A. The ticker symbol has been MTB since June 1, 1998. Prior to June 1, 1998, M&T was called First Empire State Corporation and traded under the symbol of FES on the American Stock Exchange dating back to March of 1988. Prior to March of 1988, First Empire State Corporation traded under the symbol FEMP on the NASDAQ.
Q. Are Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company and First Empire State Corporation stock certificates still valid?
A. Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company and First Empire State Corporation stock certificates may still be valid. Please call Registrar and Transfer Company at 1-800-368-5948 for more information. Please reference M&T Bank Corporation, ID# 5236 when corresponding with Registrar and Transfer Company.
A. M&T Bank Corporation's transfer agent is Registrar and Transfer Company. Click on the Shareholder Information page for more. Please reference M&T Bank Corporation, ID# 5236 when corresponding with Registrar and Transfer Company.
Q. Does M&T offer a dividend reinvestment plan?
A. Yes. Click on the Shareholder Information page to learn more or call Registrar and Transfer Company at 1-800-368-5948. Please reference M&T Bank Corporation, ID# 5236 when corresponding with Registrar and Transfer Company.
Q. Does M&T offer a direct stock purchase plan?
A. Not at this time. You must purchase M&T stock through a broker. You may also contact M&T Securities Discount Brokerage at 1-800-724-7788 to assist you with your purchase.
Q. How can I sell, transfer, or gift my shares of M&T?
A. Click on the Shareholder Information page for direct links to Registrar and Transfer Company or call Registrar and Transfer Company at 1-800-368-5948. Please reference M&T Bank Corporation, ID# 5236 when corresponding with Registrar and Transfer Company.
Q. How can I check or make changes to my Registrar and Transfer Company account?
A. You can now access your Registrar and Transfer Company account online by clicking here. You may also access your account online by clicking on the Shareholder Information page or you may check and make changes to your account by calling Registrar and Transfer Company at 1-800-368-5948. Please reference M&T Bank Corporation, ID# 5236 when corresponding with Registrar and Transfer Company.
Q. Does M&T Bank Corporation pay a cash dividend?
A. Yes. M&T currently pays a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per common share. M&T typically pays dividends on the last business day of each quarter.
Q. When has M&T's stock split?
Record Date
Stock Split Ratio
October 5, 2000
10 for 1
September 24, 1987
2 for 1
August 8, 1955
2 for 1
October 16, 1929
2 ½ for 1
Q. Who has M&T acquired in the past?
A. Click on the Acquisitions page to view a record of M&T's acquisitions.
Q. Who are the financial analysts that cover M&T?
A. Click on the Analyst Coverage page for a list of companies covering M&T.
Q. What are M&T Bank's current credit ratings?
A. A summary of M&T's current credit ratings may be accessed at the link below. In addition, M&T's credit ratings can be found in the Financial Review section on page 66 of the 2007 Annual Report.
Q. When is M&T Bank Corporation's next earnings announcement?
A. Click on the Calendar of Events page to view M&T's next earnings announcement and other upcoming events.
Q. Does M&T participate in any webcasts or presentations?
A. Yes. Click on the Calendar of Events page to view all upcoming conference calls and presentations for M&T. Click on the Webcasts & Presentations page to view all recent and past events for M&T.
Q. When and where is M&T Bank Corporation's Annual Meeting of Shareholders?
A. Information regarding M&T Bank Corporation's Annual Meeting of Shareholders can be found on the Calendar of Events page when it is available.
Q. Where can I find more financial information?
A. Click on the SEC Filings page and/or the Annual Reports page to view all of M&T's financial information online.
Q. Who can I contact for more shareholder information?
A. For contact information, you may click on the Shareholder Information page or call Registrar and Transfer Company at 1-800-368-5948 or M&T Bank Corporation's Investor Relations department at (716) 842-5138. Please reference M&T Bank Corporation, ID# 5236 when corresponding with Registrar and Transfer Company.
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