Investor FAQ
| 1. | I am a Starent shareholder. What happens to my shares? How much per share will I receive? |
| | Each share of Starent common stock has been converted into the right to receive the merger consideration of $35.00 in cash, without interest. |
| 2. | When will I receive it? |
| | If you hold electronic shares through a brokerage account (e.g. Schwab, Fidelity, eTrade, etc.), the cash will be deposited in your account within the next two weeks.
If you hold a certificate, you will receive a Letter of Transmittal by mail. Return your completed Letter of Transmittal along with your Starent common stock certificate(s) to Computershare, the paying agent for the transaction, in the enclosed pre-addressed envelope as soon as possible. When you return the completed Letter of Transmittal and your Starent common stock certificate(s) in the enclosed pre-addressed envelope, we recommend that you use certified or registered mail, properly insured.
Within 7-10 business days of receipt of your items by Computershare, you should receive a check in the amount of the merger consideration to which you are entitled and a summary of your transaction.
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| 3. | I believe I own shares of Starent but never received the package to turn in my shares, how can I verify my holdings? |
| | Please call Computershare at (800) 546-5141 within the United States, U.S.territories and Canada and (781) 575-2765 outside the United States, U.S. territories and Canada. |
| 4. | What do I do in regards to income taxes? |
| | The appropriate tax form will be sent to you by your broker. If you are a certificate holder, the tax form will be included with the check and transaction summary from Computershare. |
| 5. | How can I establish my cost basis for tax purposes? |
| | Please contact your tax advisor to better understand and establish your cost basis. Starent does not maintain a database of it's shareholders therefore if you own your stock through a brokerage firm please contact the broker directly for your records. For historical stock prices of Starent shares please review the historical stock price information provided in the document below.
 Historical Stock Price Information |
| 6. | Who can I speak to if I have additional questions? |
| | If you have any questions regarding the exchange, please call Computershare at
(800) 546-5141 within the United States, U.S. territories and Canada and (781) 575-2765 outside
the United States, U.S. territories and Canada.
If you have questions regarding your Starent shares, Cisco IR can be reached at http://investor.cisco.com/contactUs.cfm or call (408) 526-8890.
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