A transfer agent is a company or financial institution that helps manage securities recordkeeping duties for private and public entities. Transfer agents perform many functions, including but not limited to: ensuring compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following an initial public offering (IPO) or private placement, company merger/acquisitions, processing stock splits, administering shareholder meetings, issuing or cancelling stock certificates, and stock transfers. With these professional services, a transfer agent makes it easier for you to manage your investor cap table.
