Investor FAQs

1. How long has the Smart Balance® brand been in the market?
Smart Balance® buttery spreads were first introduced in 1995 by GFA Brands, Inc., a privately held company with a history of developing food products positioned for healthier living.

2. When did Smart Balance, Inc. become a public company?
The Company was previously known as Boulder Specialty Brands, Inc., and had its initial public offering in 2005. The Company changed its name to Smart Balance, Inc. in May 2007, when it acquired GFA Brands, Inc., a privately held company, which owned the Smart Balance® and Earth Balance® brands.

3. Can I buy stock of Smart Balance, Inc. directly from the Company?
No, Smart Balance, Inc. stock is not sold directly through the Company. If you would like to purchase shares, please contact your broker or financial advisor.

4. What stores carry the Company’s products?
Smart Balance® products can be found in almost every mainstream supermarket chain in the U.S., as well as many larger format stores. Earth Balance® products are found primarily in natural food as well as a growing number of regular supermarkets.

5. On what exchange is Smart Balance, Inc. traded and what is the ticker symbol?
Our stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “SMBL.”

6. Does Smart Balance, Inc. pay a dividend?
No, Smart Balance, Inc. does not pay a dividend at this time.

7. Who is the transfer agent for Smart Balance, Inc.?
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company LLC.
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(800) 937-5449

8. Where can I find the latest financial reports and news releases?
Financial reports are found on this website in the Investor Relations section. Quarterly and Annual Reports can be found here. Financial press releases can be found here.

9. Where is corporate headquarters located?
Smart Balance, Inc.
115 West Century Road, Suite 260
Paramus, NJ 07652-1432
(201) 568-9300

10. When is the fiscal year-end for Smart Balance, Inc.?
Fiscal year-end is the last day of December.