Houston Wire & Cable Company - About Us

Frequently Asked Questions
- What number do I call for account information and general customer service questions?
  - 1-800-HOUWIRE (800-468-9473)
- Where is Houston Wire & Cable Company located?
  - Headquartered at 10201 North Loop East, Houston, Texas, HWC has sales and distribution facilities in Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New Iberia, Olive Branch, Tampa, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, and Sulphur.
- When was Houston Wire & Cable Company founded?
  - 1975
- What are Houston Wire & Cable Company’s primary end markets?
  - Selected Industrials, Power Generation and Infrastructure, excludes residential applications.
Investor Relations
- On which exchange and under what symbol does Houston Wire & Cable Company trade?
  - Houston Wire & Cable Company trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol HWCC.
- When is Houston Wire & Cable Company’s fiscal year end?
  - December 31
- What is Houston Wire & Cable Company’s CUSIP number?
  - 44244K
- Who is Houston Wire & Cable Company’s transfer agent?
  - American Stock Transfer (www.amstock.com)
- Does HWC plan to increase its common stock dividend?
  - Declarations of dividends on HWC’s common stock are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The Board evaluates the level of common stock dividends based upon HWC’s earnings and financial strength.
- Who are HWC’s largest shareholders?
  - Information on our shareholders can be found on the Ownership Profile section under the Investor Relations Page or access the most recent proxy statement.
- How do I contact HWC’s Investor Relations Department?
  - Hope Novosad - (713) 609-2110 or hnovosad@houwire.com
  - Investor Relations Homepage
- Where can I find information of the Board of Directors?
  - Detailed information on our Directors can be found under the Corporate Governance section of the Investor Relations Page.
- What analysts cover Houston Wire & Cable Company?
  - Contact information can be found at http://ir.houwire.com/analysts.cfm
Sustainability
- How is HWC meeting its social and environmental responsibilities?
  - We believe it is our responsibility to do business in a responsible manner that duly respects the rights and interests of our customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers and the communities in which we operate. Our solid foundation provides the framework we need for success.
  - HWC implemented a company-wide recycling program in 2008. Various materials up to, but not limited to wooden reels, paper, plastic and aluminum are being recycled on a regular basis.
  - We continue to seek ways in which we can eliminate waste and reduce energy consumption to help protect the earth’s natural resources.
  - In the past, we have contributed to various organizations such as: American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Houston Food Bank, Hurricane Relief Efforts, March of Dimes, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Toys for Tots and Salvation Army to name a few. Click here to see more about our Community Outreach Programs.