Shareholders FAQ

Prior Mergers FAQs

Q01 I have CBS Corporation stock in my possession as a result of a merger or some other corporate action. How did I receive these shares?
Q02 I have sold (or am thinking of selling) my CBS Corporation stock and need to determine my cost basis. Where can I obtain such information?
Q01 I have CBS Corporation stock in my possession as a result of a merger or some other corporate action. How did I receive these shares?
A01
CBS Corporation has engaged in a number of mergers, acquisitions and other corporate actions over the years, which have resulted in cash payments or payments in cash, stock and/or other forms of consideration. The following is a listing of such events and the dates they occurred:

Viacom International - 1987
Paramount Communications Inc. (f/k/a Gulf + Western) - July 1994
Spelling Entertainment Inc. (f/k/a The Charter Company) - June 1999
CBS Corporation (f/k/a Westinghouse Electric Corporation) - May 2000
Infinity Broadcasting Corporation - February 2001
Sportsline.com - December 2004
CBS Corporation (f/k/a Viacom Inc.) - December 2005

For further information, contact CBS Corporation's Investor Relations Department at 1-877-CBS-0787.
Q02 I have sold (or am thinking of selling) my CBS Corporation stock and need to determine my cost basis. Where can I obtain such information?
A02 You should contact your stockbroker or CBS Corporation's Investor Relations Department at 1-877-CBS-0787 (1-877-227-0787). A member of our team will be happy to assist you.

Contact Info

If you have any shareholder-related questions, please contact CBS Investor Relations Department at 1-877-CBS-0787 (1-877-227-0787) or 212-975-6450 or emailing investorrelations@cbs.com