What is Hecla's stock symbol?
Hecla's stock symbol is 'HL'. Hecla's stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), where it has been listed since 1964.
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How many Hecla common shares are outstanding?
There are 522.9 million common shares outstanding as of December 31, 2019.
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Has Hecla had any stock splits?
Yes, but not for many years. Hecla's stock split one-for-one in May 1968 and three-for-two in February 1981. Details of each stock split are as follows:
| Record Date |
Payable Date |
Factor |
| 5/10/68 |
6/10/68 |
1 for 1 |
| 2/10/81 |
3/24/81 |
3 for 2 |
I haven't received a dividend check for many years. How do I get my dividends?
Hecla pays a silver price-linked common stock dividend based on Hecla's average realized silver price for the preceding quarter (starting with a minimum average realized silver price of $30.00). Realized prices are calculated by dividing gross revenues for each metal by the payable quantities of each metal included in concentrate and doré sold during the period. Any quarterly Common Stock dividend declared by Hecla will increase or decrease by $0.01 per share ($0.04 annually) for each $5.00 per ounce incremental increase or decrease in the average realized silver price in the preceding quarter. If you are a Common Stock shareholder who has moved and you have not received your dividend payments, please contact Hecla's transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company at 800-937-5449.
Hecla also pays an annual minimum common stock dividend of $0.01 per share to be paid quarterly at $0.0025 per share. If you are a Common Stock shareholder who has moved and you have not received your dividend payments, please contact Hecla's transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company at 800-937-5449.
Hecla pays a $0.875 per share dividend on its Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (HL-PrB) each quarter. Dividends are typically paid to shareholders of the Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. If you are a Preferred B shareholder who has moved and you have not received your dividend payments, please contact Hecla's transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company at 800-937-5449.
The declaration and payment of dividends remains at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on Hecla's financial results, cash requirements (including for preferred dividends, operations, capital projects, exploration and development, litigation and settlements, acquisitions, and other items), future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.
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Can I buy Hecla stock directly through the Company?
Hecla does not administer a direct purchase plan or a direct reinvestment plan. Shares can be purchased through a direct or online brokerage firm.
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How can I sell my Hecla shares?
If your shares are held in a brokerage account, simply contact your broker and make your intent known. The broker will sell the shares for you and place the proceeds, less commission, in your brokerage account. To sell shares in certificate form, you must have an account with a broker. You then physically sign the shares over to your broker.
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I own shares of a company that was owned by Hecla at one time. How do I find out if my shares still have any value?
Hecla sold its interest in the below-listed companies. If you hold shares in any of these companies, please contact the below-listed individuals for information on your shares.
| Name |
Date Sold |
Contact |
| Silver Mountain Lead Mines, Inc. |
3/25/99 |
William L. Campbell, Jr.
Phone: (509) 922-3035 |
| Nine Corporation |
3/25/99 |
William L. Campbell, Jr.
Phone: (509) 922-3035 |
| Moonlight Mining Company |
3/25/99 |
William L. Campbell, Jr.
Phone: (509) 922-3035 |
| Wall Street Mining Company |
5/25/99 |
William L. Campbell, Jr.
Phone: (509) 922-3035 |
| Abot Mining Company |
6/30/00 |
Greg Lipsker
Phone: (509) 455-9077
(or)
Columbia Stock Transfer
Phone: (208) 664-3544 |
| Consolidated Silver Corporation (ConSil Corp.) |
7/10/01 |
Nathan Drage
Phone: (801) 273-9300
(or)
Computershare
Phone: (604) 661-9400 |
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How do I find what happened to old mining company stock (not Hecla)?
The state of incorporation should be on the front of the stock certificate. Contact the Secretary of State (Corporation's Division) for that state. They should be able to give you information on that company. You can also do searches through the Secretary of State's website to find the information you need.
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Who acts as transfer agent for Hecla?
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company can provide account information to Hecla shareholders Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET) when they call 800-937-5449. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company can also provide the following information:Account InformationAccount BalanceStatement of Certificate HistoryInstructions for Lost CertificatesShareholder Change of AddressTransfer InstructionsEstablishing a BeneficiaryFrom Individual into Joint TenantRemoval of Joint TenantEstablishing a Trust AccountChange of Owner's NameEstablishing a Custodial AccountYou may also visit American Stock Transfer & Trust Company's web site to review your account information. Visit American Stock Transfer & Trust for more information.
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