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RATED FIRST  Since its founding over 40 years ago, AST has grown to be the dominant industry leader. AST's constant innovation, unending focus on client care, and willingness to challenge longstanding industry practices have contributed to the development of a unique and superior service product. As outlined in the section entitled "AST Advantage," there are a number of areas in which AST has distinguished itself from its competitors. We are gratified, therefore, by the recent industry survey results from Group Five, which represent a prominent testament to the quality and desirability of our service offerings. Group Five is an international independent consulting and research firm located in Princeton, New Jersey. Group Five conducts a global, annual independent survey of corporations' opinions of the service they receive from their shareholder services agents. As a result of its extensive research, Group Five is considered the most knowledgeable independent source for information in the shareholder service industry. |
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