Investor FAQs

What is the Fastenal Company ticker symbol?
Ticker symbol: FAST
Which exchange does Fastenal Company trade under?
Nasdaq
When was Fastenal incorporated?
Fastenal Company was incorporated in Minnesota in 1968. Fastenal Company began doing business in 1967.
When did Fastenal go public?
Fastenal Company went public in August of 1987 at an initial offering price of $9.00 ($0.1875 after adjusting for the stock splits in 1988, 1990, 1992, 1995, 2002, and 2005)
Does Fastenal pay a cash dividend?
Yes. Fastenal has paid a dividend every year since 1991.
Has Fastenal stock ever split, and if so when?
Yes. 3 for 2 in 1988, 2 for 1 in 1990, 1992, 1995, 2002, and 2005
Can Fastenal shareholders receive discounts when purchasing Fastenal products?
No. Trade regulations prohibit this.
Who do I contact with questions about transferring my stock?
For inquiries regarding stock certificates, change of address, consolidation of accounts, transfer of ownership or other stock account matters, please contact our transfer agent:

Wells Fargo Bank, National Associate Minneapolis, Minnesota. The phone number is 800.468.9716.
Who is Fastenal's legal council?
Faegre & Benson LLP Minneapolis, Minnesota

Streater & Murphy, PA Winona, Minnesota
Who are the independent auditors for Fastenal?
KPMG LLP Minneapolis, Minnesota
When does Fastenal report quarterly financial results?
10 to 20 days after each calendar-based quarter.
Who are the members of the Fastenal Board of Directors?
  • Robert A. Kierlin, Chairman of the Board
  • Willard D. Oberton
  • Stephen M. Slaggie
  • Michael M. Gostomski
  • Hugh L. Miller
  • Scott A. Satterlee
  • Michael J. Dolan
  • Reyne K. Wisecup
  • Michael J. Ancius
Board of Directors
Does Fastenal have a Code of Conduct?
Fastenal has adopted Standards of Conduct that are applicable to employees, officers and directors. These Standards of Conduct comply with the definition of "code of ethics" under the SEC rules adopted in association with the implementation of the Sarbanes Oxley Act. A copy of these Standards of Conduct is available upon request and inquiries should be directed to rwisecup@fastenal.com or by mail to:

Fastenal Company c/o Director of Employee Development 2001 Theurer Blvd. Winona, MN 55987
Does the Board of Directors have a Director Nomination Policy?
The Board of Directors adopted a Director Nomination Policy in January of 2004. Please click on Nominations to view a copy of the Directors Nominations Policy.
How can I contact the Board of Directors?
Employees or shareholders can communicate to the Board of the Directors of the Company by using the following the Communication Process.
Can I purchase stock directly from Fastenal?
Currently the only method to purchase Fastenal stock is in the market through a stock broker or other financial advisor.
How do I contact Investor Relations?
Investor Relations can be contacted several ways. To contact us via U.S. mail:

Fastenal Company
Investor Relations
2001 Theurer Blvd
Winona, MN 55987

The Investor Relations e-mail address is: Investor@fastenal.com

To phone Investor Relations, call (507) 453.8775.

Please call Investor Relations for:
- General investor questions about Fastenal Company

- Requests for Paper Copies of Financial Materials: Annual Reports, SEC Filings etc. (Electronic copies are available on line.)

- If you are a Stock Analysts Portfolio Managers, Stock Brokers or Individual Investor with a question about Fastenal's operations.

How do I get copies of financial documents, such as the annual report, Form 10-K or Form 10-Q?
You can download or request paper copies of the Fastenal's annual report or SEC filings. Use the following address to download the SEC documents:

http://investor.fastenal.com/sec.cfm

To request paper copies please contact Fastenal's Investor Relations Department.

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