Investor FAQs

When was Bare Escentuals incorporated?
Bare Escentuals was incorporated in the State of Delaware in March 2004 under the name STB Beauty, Inc. In February 2006, the Company changed its name to Bare Escentuals, Inc.
Where are Bare Escentuals' corporate headquarters located?
71 Stevenson Street, 22nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
P: (415) 489 5000
What does Bare Escentuals do?
Bare Escentuals, Inc. is one of the fastest growing prestige cosmetic companies in the United States and a leader in mineral-based cosmetics. The Company utilizes a distinctive marketing strategy and multi-channel distribution model to develop, market and sell cosmetics, skin care, and body care products under its bareMinerals, bareVitamins, RareMinerals, i.d. and namesake Bare Escentuals brands, and professional skin care products under its md formulations brand through infomercials, home shopping television, specialty beauty retailers, department stores, company-owned boutiques, spas and salons, and online shopping.
What are Bare Escentuals products?
For information on Bare Escentuals' products please visit www.bareescentuals.com.
When was Bare Escentuals' Initial Public Offering? What was the offering price?
Bare Escentuals became a publicly traded company on September 28, 2006, at an initial offering price of $22.00 per share.
What is Bare Escentuals' ticker symbol and on what exchange does it trade?
Bare Escentuals trades on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol BARE.
What is Bare Escentuals' fiscal year?
Bare Escentuals' fiscal year end is the Sunday closest to the calendar year end, based on a 52/53-week year.
When is the Annual Meeting of Shareholders?
Bare Escentuals Annual Meeting of Shareholders is historically held during the second quarter of the Company's fiscal year.
How many employees does Bare Escentuals have?
As of December 30, 2007, Bare Escentuals had 1,571 employees, of whom 661 were full-time employees and 910 were part-time employees.
Who are Bare Escentuals' independent auditors?
Ernst & Young, LLP
San Francisco, CA
Does Bare Escentuals pay dividends?
Bare Escentuals does not pay a dividend at this time.
Who is Bare Escentuals' transfer agent?
The transfer agent for Bare Escentuals is The Bank of New York. For shareholder inquiries, please contact The Bank of New York's Shareholder Relations at (800) 524-4458 or visit their website at www.stockbny.com.
Can I buy or sell stock directly through Bare Escentuals?
Bare Escentuals, Inc. does not offer a direct purchase plan for investors. You may purchase Bare Escentuals' stock through a registered stockbroker.
Who should I contact with questions about my stock ownership?
Bare Escentuals does not have access to individual account information. All registered shareholders who have questions regarding their account status (e.g. number of shares, missing certificates, address changes, etc.), please contact Bare Escentuals' transfer agent.
Where can I find more information about Bare Escentuals?
Bare Escentuals files periodic reports, including Annual Reports (Form 10-K), Quarterly Reports (Form 10-Q) and Current Reports (Form 8-K) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

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