Sonoco on the Internet
Sonoco provides a variety of information about its businesses,
products and markets on its Web site, www.sonoco.com. The
site also includes news releases and presentations to securities
analysts, current and past copies of Sonoco annual reports,
proxy statements, various SEC filings, upcoming events, safety
performance and much more.
Shareholder Services
Shareholder inquiries should be addressed to Sonoco
Shareholder Services at EquiServe Trust Company, N.A.,
our transfer agent.
Sonoco Shareholder Services
P.O. Box 43010
Providence, RI 02940-3010
Web site: www.equiserve.com
Toll-free: 800/633-4236 (United States and Canada)
+816/843-4293 (international locations)
An automated voice-response system is available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. Service representatives are available during
normal business hours.
Registered shareholders can access information about their
Sonoco stock accounts via the Internet at www.equiserve.com.
Electronic Payment of Dividends
Shareholders may have their dividends deposited directly to
their bank accounts. If you would like to elect this option, go
to www.equiserve.com or contact Sonoco Shareholder Services
for an authorization form.
Shareholder Investment Program
Sonoco’s Shareholder Investment Program allows participants
to purchase Sonoco stock and reinvest dividends directly
without contacting a broker. You do not have to be a
shareholder to participate. For more information and a
prospectus, go to www.sonoco.com or contact EquiServe
(www.equiserve.com).
Duplicate Annual Reports
Shareholders may eliminate duplicate report mailings by
marking their proxy card or contacting Sonoco Shareholder
Services.
Sonoco Publications
The publications listed below, all of which can be found on
our Web site at www.sonoco.com, are available in paper copies
without charge.
2004 Annual Report
2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K
Investor News Quarterly, a quarterly shareholder publication
with features about Sonoco’s products and services.
Requests for printed copies should be directed to Sonoco
Corporate Communications, or by making a request through
the Company’s Web site, www.sonoco.com.
Sonoco – A09
Corporate Communications
1 North Second Street
Hartsville, SC 29550-3305
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