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Friday, January 28, 2005

Lets take a look at Google:
How does Google make money?
We make most of our money from the sale of advertising, which appears adjacent to our own search results and on sites maintained by a large network of publishers across the web who participate in our AdSense program. These ads, known as AdWords, are automatically matched to the content of the page on which they appear by our proprietary software. On Google properties, ads are always clearly identified as such and are physically separated from the algorithmically derived search results.

Google does not sell placement within our actual search results. We believe paid advertising can provide information as useful as search results, but that users should always be able to distinguish between the two.

When does Google's fiscal year end?

Our fiscal year ends with the calendar year. Our quarters end on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.

How many employees do you have?

As of September 30, we had 2668 employees located around the world, although most are at our Mountain View, California headquarters.

Investor Information

When was Google's initial public offering, and at what price?

Our IPO was August 18, 2004 at a price of $85 per share.

Where is Google traded?


Shares of our Class A common stock are listed on The NASDAQ National Market under the symbol GOOG. Our Class B stock is not publicly traded.
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How can I invest in Google?

You can purchase stock in our company through a brokerage or stock purchase service of your choice.

What is a transfer agent? And who is yours? How do I contact them?

A transfer agent is a regulated organization that keeps track of stockholder records and information. Contact these folks for information about your shares.


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Does Google pay a cash dividend?

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No, we have never declared or paid a cash dividend nor do we expect to pay any dividends in the foreseeable future.
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When does Google report earnings?

We plan to report our earnings during the third week of the month following the close of each quarter, except at year end, when we will take an extra week. Our next earnings release will be on Tuesday, February 1, 2005. Click here to access an archived version of our 2004 Q3 earnings release
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When is the Google Annual Shareholder's Meeting?

We haven't scheduled one yet, but it is likely that we will hold our first stockholder meeting in the spring of 2005. We'll post more details as the time approaches.
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Does Google have a direct purchase plan?

No, we don't. Shares of Google Class A common stock can be purchased through a broker or stock purchase service of your choice.
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Literature Requests

How can I receive financial literature from you? http://www.getappraisers.com

That's easy—just ask for it by filling out this form or by calling 1-866-INV-GOOG (866-468-4664).

My mail carrier will be pleased not to have to lug around your annual reports. Can I request that annual reports and proxy statements be sent to me electronically rather than through the mail?
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Sure you can—we think saving trees is a good idea. Just let us know what information you would like and where we should send it. We will be happy to forward electronic copies of annual reports, proxy statements and proxy ballots to you as they become available. Please complete the form on the News & Events page to receive information via email.
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Who can I contact about specific investor relations issues? http://www.sunseekervacations.com

If you can't find the information you're looking for on our website, email us here:

investors@google.com.

Or write to us here:
Investor Relations
Google Inc.
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043