Investor Relations FAQs

Q: What is Polycom's ticker?
A: PLCM

Q: On what stock exchanges is Polycom listed?
A: Polycom is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and trades under the symbol PLCM.

Q: When was Polycom's initial public offering (IPO)?
A: Polycom's initial public offering was on April 29, 1996 at $5.00.

Q: What is the par value per share of Polycom stock?
A: The par value per share of Polycom stock is $0.0005 per share.

Q: When and where is the annual meeting of shareholders?
A: The annual meeting of shareholders is held in the spring at our Headquarters in Pleasanton, CA.

Q: Does Polycom have a direct stock purchase plan?
A: No, Polycom does not have a direct stock purchase program.

Q: Does Polycom pay a cash dividend?
A: Historically, Polycom has not distributed dividends. This election is determined by the Board of Directors.

Q: Does Polycom have a Dividend Reinvestment Program (DRIP)?
A: At this time, Polycom does not offer a Dividend Reinvestment Program (DRIP).

Q: Has Polycom's stock ever split?
A: Yes. Polycom had a 2-1 stock split payable on August 31, 2000 with a record date of August 15, 2000.

Q: How do I contact Polycom's transfer agent?
A: Please refer any questions regarding stock certificates, unpaid dividends, address changes for your account, or share transfers to our Transfer Agent:
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43126
Providence, RI 02940-3126
Shareholder Inquiries: 781-575-2879
www.computershare.com

Q: How do I contact Polycom Investor Relations?
A: You may contact Polycom Investor Relations using the online contact form or by calling 925-924-5907.

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Q: How can I get Polycom's latest financial results?
A: You can view Polycom's latest financial results by selecting the following links on the Company Web site: Financials

Q: When does the fiscal quarter end?
A: Polycom's fiscal quarters end on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. Polycom's fiscal year ends on December 31.

Q: When is the next earnings release?
A: Historically, Polycom releases earnings mid-January, mid-April, mid-July and mid-October and will be available in the News Room.

Q: How do I listen to the earnings conference call?
A: Call information will be available on the main Web site one week prior and will be available via audio Webcast. Recordings will be available on the Investor Relations Overview page after the call. Past earnings calls can be located on the News, Events & Webcasts page.

Q: How can I receive a copy of the Annual Report?
A: Current and historical Polycom Annual Reports are available for viewing and downloading on the Annual Reports page.

Q: Who are Polycom's independent accountants?
A: Polycom's independent registered public accounting firm is PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

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Q: What year was Polycom incorporated and in what state?
A: Polycom was incorporated in 1990 in the state of Delaware.

Q: How many employees does Polycom have?
A: As if December 31, 2007, Polycom employed a total of 2,478 persons.

Q: Where is Polycom's headquarters?
A: Polycom's Corporate Headquarters are located at:

To locate regional facilities, please select the desired region from the Contact Us page.

Q: What products does Polycom sell?
A: Polycom offers a broad range of unified collaborative communication solutions, increasing business efficiency while reducing costs. To view our complete line of products, please visit the Products section of our Web site.

Q: Who are Polycom's competitors?
A: Polycom's competitors in video communications include Tandberg, Aethra, Avistar, Cisco Systems, D-Link, Hewlett-Packard, Huawei, Kedacom Technologies, NEC, Panasonic, Sony, VCON, VTEL and ZTE, as well as various smaller or new industry entrants.

Polycom's competitors in voice communications include Aethra, ClearOne Communications, Konftel, Mitel, Alcatel, Avaya, Cisco Systems, Mitel, Nortel and Siemens.

Polycom's competitors in video network systems include RADVISION, Cisco Systems, Tandberg, Huawei, Avaya, and Compunetix.

Q: What companies has Polycom acquired?
A: Please refer to Polycom's Corporate Overview page for details.