Per IRS regulations, Transfer Agents are not required to record/maintain a cost basis for positions acquired before January 1, 2011, or for dividends reinvested before January 2, 2012. The cost basis information from Broadridge will include the acquisition dates and costs for shares acquired after January 1, 2011 (January 2, 2012, for shares acquired through dividend reinvestment). Any shares acquired before those dates will reflect as “uncovered” on your 1099-B.
To see if acquisition information is readily available for any shares acquired before January 1, 2011, access your account online via the Login button at the top of this page or at investor.broadridge.com. Once logged in, select “Cost Basis” from the menu bar. Please note that if you DRS transferred your shares into Broadridge from an outside broker, you may need to consult your previous broker for cost basis information.