I also recall that 16,000+ stockholder number being bandied around (bantered?!!) in discussions a few years back. I believe the 685 number covers brokers and other security entities who are holding shares "in street name". That may have come with thanks to Signor Boyajian. ;^} http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/185.asp Hope all is well with your "I" and the boys. Go PTSC Onwards and Upwards! Cheers