ADR BNP Paribas

A 144A ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program has been active in the US since the privatisation and was upgraded to Level 1 on March 17, 2000.
Since July 14, 2010 BNP Paribas ADR is quoted on the OTCQX International Premier. Financial disclosure and quotes for the company are available on www.otcqx.com and www.otcmarkets.com

Ratio	2 ADR represent 1 BNP Paribas share
Location	New York
Market	OTCQX
Codes	Ticker symbol : BNPQY Cusip Number : 05565A 202
Depositary Bank	JP Morgan Chase Bank

ADR shareholder Services
General: (800) 990-1135
If calling from outside the U.S.: (651) 453-2128
E-mail: jpmorgan.adr@wellsfargo.com
JPMorgan Service Center
JPMorgan Chase & Co
P.O. Box 64504
St. Paul, MN 55164-0504
USA

Depositary Bank
J.P. Morgan depositary Receipts
1 Chase Manhattan Plaza, Floor 58
New York, NY 10005
(866) JPM-ADRS
adr@jpmorgan.com

ADR Questions/Answers

What is an ADR?
- An American Depositary Receipt, or ADR, is a negotiable U.S. security representing ownership of publicly traded shares in a non-U.S. corporation. ADR's are quoted and traded in U.S. dollars in the U.S. securities market. Dividends, when paid, are paid to investors in U.S. dollars. ADRs were specifically designed to facilitate the purchase, holding and sale of non-U.S. securities by U.S. investors.
Who is your ADR depositary bank and transfer agent?
- Our ADR depositary bank and transfer agent is JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.. Any inquiries regarding an individual ADR holding can be directed to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A
Where are BNP Paribas' ADRs traded?
- The ADR shares are traded OTCQX. The ticker symbol is BNPQY.
How can I buy BNP Paribas ADRs?
- You can purchase ADRs directly through your broker as a beneficial or 'street name' holder. Beneficial or 'street name' holders usually hold their shares through a bank or brokerage account and are not directly registered on the books of the company.
What are the Benefits of Holding ADRs?
- ADRs eliminate many of the obstacles of holding non-U.S. securities since they trade and settle according to U.S. market practices, are quoted and traded in dollars and pay dividends in dollars.
How Do I Convert My Foreign Shares Into ADRs and Vice Versa?
- You can transfer your foreign shares to JPMorgan's custodian bank in the issuer's home country. Upon receipt of the foreign shares, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. will issue ADRs to you, representing the newly deposited shares. To convert your ADRs back into foreign shares, you should instruct your broker to cancel the ADRs, and provide him or her with complete delivery instructions in the issuer's home country.
Where can I direct inquiries relating to ADR dividend payments, transfer of ADR certificates, consolidation of shareholder accounts and locating lost ADR shares?
- Direct link to adr.com
Can I subscribe to receive company news electronically?
- Yes, information can be sent electronically. Please feel free to register via our "Mailing list/Alert Service" section or via the provided link.