Cogent Systems is a leading provider of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems, or AFIS, and other fingerprint biometric solutions to governments, law enforcement agencies and other organizations worldwide. Our AFIS solutions enable customers to capture fingerprint images electronically, encode fingerprints into searchable files and accurately compare a set of fingerprints to a database containing potentially millions of fingerprints in seconds. For over fourteen years, we have researched, designed, developed and marketed fingerprint biometrics technologies that incorporate advanced concepts in fluid dynamics, neural networks, image enhancement, data mining and massively parallel processing. Our proprietary software algorithms, together with optimized hardware, enable our customers to cost-effectively achieve what we believe to be industry-leading accuracy rates and performance. We support the latest standards in fingerprint biometrics and have based our systems on cost-effective industry-standard hardware and software platforms. We are focused on enabling our customers to expand the capabilities of their systems as their biometrics needs evolve.
When was Cogent Systems founded and where was it incorporated?
Cogent Systems was incorporated in California in April 1990 and reincorporated in Delaware in May 2004.
Where is Cogent Systems headquartered?
Cogent Systems principal executive office is at 639 North Rosemead Blvd., Building 1, Pasadena, CA 91107.
How are Cogent Systems products sold?
We market our total integrated solutions directly to end customers and indirectly as a subcontractor with other vendors to U.S. and international government organizations, state and local law enforcement and government agencies and other organizations.
Who are Cogent Systems customers?
Cogent Systems' customers include government agencies such as U.S. Department of Homeland Security, or DHS, the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigations, or FBI, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the European Commission, National Electoral Council in the Republic of Venezuela, the Chilean National Police, the Italian National Police, the U.K. police, and the Singapore National Police, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the Los Angeles Police Department, the State of Connecticut and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification, and organizations such as the National Association of Securities Dealers, Lexar Media and Hewlett-Packard. See the "Customers" section of the Company's website at http://www.cogentsystems.com/company for more information.
Who are the members of Cogent Systems senior management team?
Profiles of Cogent Systems senior management team may be found on the Corporate Biographies page.
Who are the members of Cogent Systems Board of Directors?
Profiles of Cogent Systems Board of Directors may be found on the Corporate Biographies page.
When does Cogent Systems fiscal year end?
Cogent Systems fiscal year ends on December 31st.
On which exchange is Cogent Systems traded and what is its ticker symbol?
Cogent Systems trades on the NASDAQ National Market under the ticker symbol COGT.
What is Cogent Systems CUSIP number?
Cogent Systems CUSIP number is 19239Y 10 8.
When was Cogent Systems IPO and what was the initial offering price?
Cogent Systems initial public offering of 18 million shares of its common stock at a price of $12.00 per share took place on Thursday, September 23rd, 2004. In addition, the underwriters of the initial public offering exercised their full over-allotment option for 2.7 million additional shares of common stock.
Who were the underwriters of Cogent Systems IPO?
The managing underwriters of the offering were Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Bear Stearns & Co. Inc., SG Cowen & Co., LLC and Needham & Company, Inc.
How can I purchase Cogent Systems stock?
Cogent Systems common stock can be bought or sold through a stockbroker or online trading service, or generally through a financial institution that provides brokerage services.
Can I buy and sell stock directly from Cogent Systems?
Cogent Systems does not currently offer a direct stock purchase plan.
Does Cogent Systems issue dividends of have a Direct Reinvestment Plan (DRIP)?
Cogent Systems does not currently issue dividends and does not have a DRIP.
Whom do I contact for information on my stockholder account? (Transfer Agent)
Computershare Trust Company, N.A. maintains all of Cogent Systems' stockholder records. The transfer agent is available to assist changes of address or changes in stockholder information. They will also handle issues related to lost or stolen certificates.
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