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Q: When was the company founded?
A: Cereplast was founded in 2001. However CEO Frederic Scheer’s pioneering work in bio-plastics began in the mid-1990’s.

Q: Where are Cereplast’s headquarters?
A: Cereplast’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located near Los Angeles, in El Segundo, California.

Q: On what stock exchange are Cereplast’s shares traded and what is the ticker symbol?
A: The common stock of Cereplast trade on the NASDAQ Capital Market. The symbol for Cereplast stock is "CERP" .

Q: What is the CUSIP number for the company’s common stock?
A: Cereplast’s CUSIP number is 156732208.

Q: When does the company's fiscal year end?
A: Our fiscal year ends on December 31. Our quarters end on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.

Q: When does Cereplast report its quarterly earnings?
A: As a non-accelerated filer, the Company is required to submit to the SEC its annual report within 90 days of the close of its fiscal year end and within 45 days for quarterly reports. With a fiscal year end of December 31, shareholders should expect the Company to report its results as follows:
First quarter- (January 1st - March 31st) results in mid-May
Second quarter (April 1 - June 30) results in mid-August
Third quarter (July 1 - September 30) results in mid-November
Fourth quarter/Annual Report (October 1 - December 31) results in mid-March.

Q: Where can I find Cereplast’s SEC filings?
A: You can access our filings through the SEC website or directly from our site.

Q: Does Cereplast pay a cash dividend?
A:
No. Cereplast has never paid a cash dividend and currently plans to retain earnings to help finance the company’s continued growth.

Q: How can I invest in Cereplast? Can I purchase the company’ stock directly from the company?
A:
Cereplast does not have a direct stock purchase plan. You can buy shares of Cereplast common stock by contacting a brokerage firm.

Q: Who is your transfer agent? Who should I contact regarding my stock certificate(s)?
A:
Contact our transfer agent, Computershare Investor Services.

Tel: (800) 245-7630
Internet: www.computershare.com

By Mail:
Computershare Investor Services
P.O. Box 43078
Providence, RI 02940-3078

By Overnight Delivery:
Computershare Investor Services
250 Royall Street
Canton, MA 02021

Computershare can help with a variety of shareholder-related services. Online services offered by Computershare include:

• Change of address
• Transfer ownership of stock
• Request stock certificate(s)
• Request account statement

If you own shares through a brokerage firm account, you should contact your broker for information about your account and requests for a stock certificate.

Q: How can I change the information on my stock certificates, or report a lost certificate?
A:
To change information or report lost certificates, please contact our transfer agent.

Q: Who is Cereplast's independent auditor?
A:
Our independent auditor is HJ Associates & Consultants, LLP, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Q: How can I apply for employment at Cereplast?
A:
All employment inquiries should be sent to info@cereplast.com

Q: How do I contact Investor Relations?
A:
Current or interested investors are invited to email investor.relations@cereplast.com

Q: How can I receive on-going information about Cereplast and the bio-plastics industry?
A:
Please click here to sign up for Cereplast’s Monthly Newsletter.