Dividend Policy
The common stock is entitled to dividends when and as declared by the Board of Directors.
There are no limitations in any indenture or other agreements on payment of dividends. Dividends have been paid on the common stock continuously since
1910. Future dividends depend upon future earnings, the financial condition of the
company, and other factors.
Dividend Increase
On January 30, 2002, the Board of Directors announced it will increase the dividend to 96
cents per share (24 cents quarterly). The company had been paying an annual rate of 48
cents per share (12 cents quarterly), which was established April 3, 2001.
Common Stock Dividend Dates
Record dates are normally on the 10th of March, June, September, and December. Quarterly
dividends are customarily mailed to each shareholder on or about the 1st of April, July,
October, and January.
Stock Trading
Constellation Energy Groups common stock, which is traded under the ticker symbol
CEG, is listed on the New York, Chicago, and Pacific stock exchanges, and has unlisted
trading privileges on the Boston, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia exchanges. As of December
31, 2001, there were 54,285 common shareholders of record.
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of shareholders will be held at
10 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2002, in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the Gas and Electric
Building, located at 39 W. Lexington Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
Form 10-K
Upon written request, the company will
furnish, without charge, a copy of its and BGEs Annual Report on Form 10-K,
including financial statements. Requests should be addressed to Constellation Energy
Group, Inc., Shareholder Services, P.O. Box 1642, Baltimore, MD 21203-1642. |
Executive Offices
250 W. Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Mail: P.O. Box 1475, Baltimore, Maryland 21203-1475Stock Transfer Agents and Registrars
Transfer Agent and Registrar:
Constellation Energy Group, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland
Co-Transfer Agent and Registrar:
Continental Stock Transfer and Trust Company
8th Floor
17 Battery Place South
New York, NY 10004
By telephone (MondayFriday, 8 a.m. 4:45 p.m.
EST):
Baltimore Metropolitan Area 410-783-5920
Within Maryland 1-800-492-2861
Outside Maryland 1-800-258-0499
By U.S. mail:
Constellation Energy Group, Inc.
Shareholder Services
P.O. Box 1642
Baltimore, MD 21203-1642
In person or by overnight delivery:
Constellation Energy Group,
Inc.
Shareholder Services, Room 800
39 W. Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21201 |