# Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

## Company-Related Questions

**When was Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. founded, and who were the founders?**  
Gil Shwed, Marius Nacht and Shlomo Kramer founded Check Point Software in 1993. Nadav Zafrir currently serves as CEO; Gil Shwed our Founder currently serves as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.

**Where are the company’s headquarters located?**  
The Company’s international headquarters are located in Tel Aviv, Israel, and the U.S. headquarters are located in Redwood City, California. Additionally, Check Point is a global company with [offices located worldwide](https://www.checkpoint.com/about-us/contact-us/).

**When did Check Point Software go public and at what price?**  
Check Point Software went public on June 28, 1996 at $14 per share. Please note that this price per share is not split adjusted.

**Who is Check Point Software’s outside legal counsel?**  
Naschitz, Brandes & Co. (Tel-Aviv, Israel)  
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (Palo Alto, CA, U.S.A.)

## Financial-Related Questions

**What is Check Point Software’s fiscal year?**  
The fiscal year ends on December 31 of each calendar year.  
First Quarter ends: March 31  
Second Quarter ends: June 30  
Third Quarter ends: September 30  
Fourth Quarter ends: December 31

**When does the company announce quarterly financial results?**  
Quarterly financial results are typically announced mid-month following the end of the quarter, typically in January, April, July and October. As soon as a release date is confirmed, it is posted on the [Investor Relations](https://www.checkpoint.com/about-us/investor-relations/) section of the Company’s web site, including conference call replay information.

**Does Check Point file 10-K and 10-Q reports with the SEC?**  
Because Check Point is a foreign private issuer, it is not required to file 10-K or 10-Q reports with the SEC. Check Point does file a 20-F (10-K equivalent). The [20-F, proxy statement and quarterly financial results](https://www.checkpoint.com/about-us/investor-relations/selected-sec-filings/) can be found on the company’s web site.

**Where can I find the company’s historical financial statements?**  
By visiting the [Historical Financials](https://www.checkpoint.com/about-us/investor-relations/historical-financials/) section of our Investor Relations website, you will find the company’s statement of operations and balance sheet by quarter.

**Is Check Point Software’s stock widely followed by security analysts?**  
Yes, the company’s stock is followed by a substantial number of “sell-side” analysts who represent global, national and regional brokerage firms. A list of these analysts can be found on the [Analyst Coverage](https://www.checkpoint.com/about-us/investor-relations/analyst-coverage/) page.

**Who are Check Point Software’s independent accountants?**  
Kost, Forer, Gabbay & Kasierer (a member of Ernst & Young Global)

## Stock-Related Questions

**Where is Check Point Software’s stock traded?**  
The Company’s stock is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol CHKP. Prior to March 3, 1999, the Company’s stock traded under the symbol CHKPF.

**What is the company’s CUSIP number?**  
The CUSIP number for Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is M22465104.

**Has Check Point Software ever issued a stock split?**  
- February, 2001 – three-for-two stock split effected in the form of a stock dividend. Record date February 1, 2001, pay date February 12, 2001, post-split trading commenced February 13, 2001.
- July, 2000 – two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a stock dividend. Record date July 14, 2000, pay date July 25, 2000, post-split trading commenced July 26, 2000.
- January, 2000 – two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a stock dividend. Record date January 23, 2000, pay date January 28, 2000, post-split trading commenced January 31, 2000.

**I have questions regarding my stock certificates. Who do I contact?**  
Registered shareholders, please contact Check Point Software’s transfer agent and registrar: American Stock Transfer and Trust Company. For transfers, address changes, or any other questions regarding Check Point Software stock certificates, you may reach shareholder services at (800) 937-5449 or (718) 921-8124. Information changes or questions may also be mailed to American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, 59 Maiden Lane, Plaza Level, New York, NY 10038 or info@amstock.com. If your shares are held in a brokerage account, please contact your stockbroker.