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Frequently Asked Questions

What stock exchange is LCA-Vision’s common stock traded on and what is its ticker symbol?
LCA-Vision’s common stock is currently traded on The Nasdaq Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol LCAV.

How do I invest in LCA-Vision common stock?
LCA-Vision stock can be bought or sold through a stockbroker, bank or financial institution that offers brokerage services. LCA-Vision does not currently have a direct stock purchase plan.

Does LCA-Vision pay a quarterly dividend on its common stock?
LCA-Vision’s Board of Directors voted to approve regular quarterly dividends beginning in the third quarter of 2004. Dividends were suspended during the third quarter of 2008. Future quarterly dividend payments are subject to declaration by the Board of Directors.

Does LCA-Vision have a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP)?
LCA-Vision does not currently offer a dividend reinvestment plan.

What is LCA-Vision’s CUSIP number?
The CUSIP number for LCA-Vision’s common stock is 501803308.

Who serves as LCA-Vision’s registrar and transfer agent?
Computershare is the registrar and transfer agent for LCA-Vision’s common stock. Computershare maintains the records of registered shareholders (you own your shares directly, not through a broker) and is available to resolve problems related to unpaid dividends, lost, destroyed or stolen certificates, as well as to facilitate name and address changes. Click here for additional information on how to contact Computershare.

What is LCA-Vision’s fiscal year?
LCA-Vision’s fiscal year begins on January 1st and ends on December 31st.

When does LCA-Vision release its quarterly financial results?
LCA-Vision releases its financial results four times year for the quarters ended on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. The quarterly earnings releases are typically scheduled for the last week of April, July and October. The fourth quarter and year-end earnings release is typically scheduled for mid-February. Additional information is available at the Calendar of Events link. A news release announcing the expected earnings release date is sent via various news services and posted at the News Releases link a few weeks prior to the release date.

When is LCA-Vision’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders?
LCA-Vision shareholders will be notified of the date for the annual meeting of shareholders approximately 30 to 45 days prior to the scheduled date.

How can I obtain copies of LCA-Vision’s financial information?
Most of the company's reports and financial filings can be retrieved from the News Releases, Annual Reports or SEC Filings sections of this website. They can also be accessed via the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) website at www.sec.gov/edgar. If you would like information mailed to you, you can submit your request at the Request Information section of this website.

How do I contact LCA-Vision’s Investor Relations?
LCA Vision Inc. Investor Relations
Barb Kise
Administrative Director
7840 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati OH 45236
Telephone: 513-792-5629
Toll Free: 800-688-4550/extension 347
Email: invest@lca.com

When did LCA-Vision Inc. first become a public company?
LCA-Vision Inc. began its first full year of operations as a public company in 1996 and began trading on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market on January 26, 1996. Click here to read more about the company’s history.

What was the price of LCA-Vision’s initial public offering?
The offering price was $4.75 a share ($50.67 when adjusted for stock splits). Click here to check the closing price for a particular date or to calculate the investment value of your LCA-Vision common stock.

I became a shareholder of LCA-Vision as a result of its acquisition of Summit Technology, Inc. When did this happen and how can I determine the cost basis for the LCA-Vision common stock I received as a result of this transaction?
On August 18, 1997, LCA-Vision acquired the laser vision correction business of Summit Technology, Inc. for approximately 16 million shares of LCA-Vision common stock. The acquisition agreement required that Summit distribute, in the form of a dividend, approximately 9 million of the shares it received to its shareholders. On December 29, 1997, the 9 million shares of LCA-Vision common stock were distributed to Summit’s shareholders. LCA-Vision common stock, when adjusted for all stock splits, was $3.33 on December 29, 1997. Accordingly, shareholders of record on December 29, 1997 received .2875 shares of LCA-Vision common stock for each single (1.00) share of Summit common share held.

Has LCA-Vision ever had a stock split?
Since its inception as a public company, LCA-Vision has had three stock splits. Click here to view the effective dates and split types.

Does LCA-Vision have a formal Code of Business Conduct and Ethics?
LCA-Vision’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics sets forth the ethical principles that are intended to guide the actions and working relationships of its directors, officers and employees. The Code of Conduct and Ethics includes provisions relating to conflicts of interest, fair dealing, protection and use of company assets, accounting complaints, company documents and auditor influence, compliance with laws, public disclosure and reporting of misconduct.

Does LCA-Vision have a Corporate Governance hotline available to submit a complaint regarding the company’s accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters?
If you would like to submit a complaint regarding LCA-Vision’s accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters, please call the company’s Corporate Governance Hotline at 800-789-6417. This hotline is available to all of the company’s employees and other stakeholders to report questionable accounting or auditing matters. Calls may be made anonymously. The hotline is managed by a third-party and is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week.



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