The DIRECTV Group does not have a direct purchase or DRIP program. To purchase DTV stock, please contact your broker or use an online investing service.
We have cost basis information for 1) when General Motors initially bought Hughes in 1985, 2) at the time of the Raytheon transaction in 1997, 3) upon completion of the GM exchange offer in May 2000 and 4) upon completion of the GM/News Corporation Transaction. All of them are located under the heading "Cost Basis" in the "Investor Stock Information" on the IR section of the web site. If the material there is insufficient to answer your questions, please contact our transfer agent Computershare Investor Services at 1-877-498-8904.
The DIRECTV Group has not issued dividends for the past several years because we are in a growth phase and are reinvesting those returns in the business. If you believe you should have other documentation regarding your account, please contact our transfer agent Computershare Investor Services at 1-877-498-8904.
A list of the analysts who cover The DIRECTV Group can be found in the "Investor Information" section under "Analyst Coverage."
Please note that any opinions, estimates or forecasts regarding The DIRECTV Group's performance that are made by these analysts are theirs alone and do not represent opinions, forecasts or predictions of The DIRECTV Group or its management. By listing these analysts, The DIRECTV Group does not imply any endorsement or concurrence with their information, conclusions or recommendations. Although we endeavor to keep this list current, it may not be current or complete.
Analysts' reports are copyrighted material and are sold to individuals and institutions. As such, we are unable to forward them. Please check other public sources or contact the financial firms directly.
DIRECTV is sold at most consumer electronics stores and online via the DIRECTV web site (http://www.directv.com). Click on "Get DIRECTV" above, or you can call 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) for a dealer near you.
We recommend you first start with DIRECTV Customer Service via the toll-free number 1-800-531-5000. (Note that this number is for current DIRECTV customers only; if you're trying to activate service, please call 1-800-DIRECTV). If, after contacting Customer Service, you feel you need additional service, try sending a note to DIRECTV by visiting the "Customer Care Center" on the DIRECTV web site and using the "Feedback" link (http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/customer/howToReachUs.jsp). If you continue to have concerns, you may send us an email at investorrelations@directv.com or click here. Please be sure to include your first and last names, and your phone number or account number so that we will be able to process to your request.