How did NVE get its name?
The company was founded as Nonvolatile Electronics, Inc. in 1989. “Nonvolatile” refers to memories that retain data even when power is removed. The name was later formally changed to NVE Corporation. See the company’s Corporate Identity page for more about its name and logo.

What is “nano” about NVE’s nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology is often defined as technology where dimensions of a few nanometers (billionths of a meter) play a critical role. NVE designs use one of two nano-scale spintronic structures: giant magnetoresistors (GMR) and spin-dependent tunnel (SDT) junctions. In GMR devices, the resistance changes due to conduction electrons scattering at interfaces within the devices. The GMR effect is only significant if the layer thicknesses are less than the mean free path of conduction electrons, which is on the order of five nanometers. In awarding the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physics for GMR, the Nobel Committee said, “GMR can be considered one of the first real applications of the promising field of nanotechnology.”

Where is NVE’s stock traded and what is the ticker symbol?
NVE’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol NVEC. The stock is also quoted on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

When did NVE become NASDAQ listed and at what price?
NVE’s stock became NASDAQ listed in January 2003. Prior to NASDAQ listing the company’s stock was quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. The company did not have an IPO, but applied for NASDAQ listing after meeting the quantitative listing requirements. NVE’s initial stock price on the NASDAQ was $7.85 per share.

How can I get notifications of NVE news and SEC filings?
The company provides e-mail alerts for SEC filings, earnings reports, press releases, and information bulletins to interested parties. SEC filing alerts have included periodic reports and reports of material contracts. The company also provides a link to RSS feeds from the SEC.

Does NVE have a direct stock purchase plan?
The company does not have a direct stock purchase plan.

How do I purchase stock in NVE?
NVE’s common stock can be purchased through any registered broker.

What is NVE’s CUSIP number?
NVE’s Common Stock CUSIP number is 629-445-20-6. Prior to a reverse split in November 2002, the Common Stock CUSIP was 629-445-10-7.

Whom do I contact with questions about NVE or Nonvolatile Electronics, Inc. stock certificates?
Inquiries about stock certificates, including the transfer or conversion of shares, split adjustments, change of address, or lost certificates should be directed to the company’s transfer agent:
     IST Shareholder Services
     209 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 903
     Chicago, IL  60606-6905
     (800) 757-5755

How many shares of NVE stock are outstanding?
As of June 20, 2011, there were 4,776,198 shares of Common Stock outstanding.

What is the company’s financial calendar?
NVE’s fiscal year ends March 31. Fiscal quarters end June 30, September 30, and December 31.

When does NVE report its earnings?
Quarterly earnings have typically been reported after the close of the NASDAQ Regular Market on the Wednesday following the third Monday after quarter end. Fiscal year-end earnings reports have been on the Wednesday following the fifth Monday after March 31. The company generally announces the date of the earnings report, when determined, in a press release or advisory release.

Does NVE have regular conference calls?
NVE has held quarterly results conference calls each quarter since becoming NASDAQ listed in 2003. Recent practice has been to schedule calls for 4:00 p.m. Central Time on the same days as earnings reports. When determined, conference call dates and times have been announced in advisory releases and posted to the Investor Events page.

When are NVE’s annual shareholder meetings?
Annual Shareholder Meetings have been held in August in recent years. NVE’s most recent Annual Meeting was August 15, 2011. The dates of the Annual Meetings have been posted to the Investor Events page after they are finalized.

How can I find voting results without attending NVE’s annual shareholder meeting?
The company files voting results with the SEC in Current Reports on Form 8-K under Item 5.07 within four business days of Annual Shareholder Meetings.

Who are NVE’s auditors?
Ernst & Young LLP has audited NVE’s financial statements annually since its 2001 fiscal year.

Is NVE included in any stock indexes?
NVE’s stock is included in a number of indexes, some of which are listed on the Stock Indices page. NVE is included in the widely-followed Russell 2000^® small-cap index, and is a member of several nanotechnology indexes including the Cedrus Nanotechnology Indexes.

Can the company provide analysts’ research reports on NVE?
It is company policy not to provide analyst research reports because the company does not want to endorse any particular opinion, and because research reports are proprietary products which analysts and their employers reserve for their clients.


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