Investor FAQs

1. When was the company founded, and when did it change its name?
2. Where is the stock traded? When did the company go public?
3. When is Gennum's fiscal year end, and when are results announced?
4. Does Gennum pay a dividend?
5. Does Gennum have a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP)?
6. Does Gennum have a Direct Stock Purchase Plan?
7. What is the number of shares outstanding?
8. When did Gennum's stock splits occur?
9. How do I change my address or get information on lost share certificates
    or unclaimed dividends?
10. How can I obtain a copy of Gennum's quarterly and/or annual reports?

1. When was the company founded, and when did it change its name?
The company was founded in 1973 as Linear Technology Inc. (LTI). In 1987, Gennum Corporation was formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of LTI, and was responsible for the company's silicon operations. In 1990, a corporate reorganization took place which involved the amalgamation of LTI (the parent company) with its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Gennum Corporation was the name of the amalgamated public company succeeding LTI.



2. Where is the stock traded? When did the company go public?
Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol GND. The company was originally listed on the TSX in 1982.



3. When is Gennum's fiscal year end, and when are results announced?
Gennum's fiscal year end is November 30. Quarterly results are announced in March (first quarter), June (second quarter), September (third quarter) and January (fourth quarter).



4. Does Gennum pay a dividend?
Dividends on Gennum's common shares are paid as and when declared by the Board of Directors. Since May 1994, Gennum has paid a quarterly dividend to common shareholders. For more information, please refer to Dividend History.

The current quarterly dividend is 3.5 cents per share.



5. Does Gennum have a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP)?
No, Gennum does not offer a DRIP.



6. Does Gennum have a Direct Stock Purchase Plan?
Gennum does not have a direct stock purchase plan. To purchase shares in Gennum, please contact any brokerage firm.



7. What is the number of shares outstanding?
As at February 29, 2008 35,618,486 common shares were issued and outstanding.



8. When did Gennum's stock splits occur?
Gennum's shares were split on a three-for-one basis twice. First in April 1996 and again in April 1999.



9. How do I change my address or get information on lost share certificates or unclaimed dividends?
For shareholder inquiries regarding stock certificates, change of address or other stock account matters, please contact our transfer agent:

CIBC Mellon Trust Company
PO Box 7010, Adelaide Street Postal Station
Toronto, Ontario M5C 2W9

Telephone: 416-643-5500
Toll-free within the Canada and the US: 1-800-387-0825
Fax: 416-643-5501
E-mail: inquiries@cibcmellon.com
Website: www.cibcmellon.com



10. How can I obtain a copy of Gennum's quarterly or annual reports?
To view the latest information on our Web site, please select either Quarterly Earnings or Annual Reports. Copies may also be viewed through Securities Filings which provide a link to Gennum's SEDAR filings (www.sedar.com).

To request a copy to be mailed to you, please send an e-mail to corporate@gennum.com or call the Investor Relations department at 905-632-2999 ext. 3010.