FAQs

1.	Where does Rigel trade and what is the ticker symbol?
2.	When was Rigel incorporated?
3.	What is Rigel’s fiscal year-end?
4.	When did Rigel go public and complete subsequent financings?
5.	Does Rigel offer a direct investment program (DRIP)?
6.	Can I purchase shares directly from the company?
7.	How many shares are outstanding?
8.	What is a transfer agent and how do I contact them?
9.	I’ve lost my stock certificates. How can I replace them? What do I do if my address has changed?
10.	How do I get an investor packet?

1.	Where does Rigel trade and what is the ticker symbol?
	Rigel shares are traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol RIGL.

2.	When was Rigel incorporated?
	Rigel was incorporated in Delaware in June 1996.

3.	What is Rigel’s fiscal year-end?
	Rigel’s fiscal year-end is December 31st. Reporting quarters correspond with calendar quarters.

4.	When did Rigel go public and complete subsequent financings?
	Rigel went public in November 2000. Subsequently, we completed financings in in January 2002, June 2003, February 2004, July 2005, May 2007 and February 2008. Our most recent financing was a follow-on offering of 14,950,000 shares at $7.25 per share in the third quarter of 2009. Credit Suisse First Boston acted as the sole bookrunner in the offering.

5.	Does Rigel offer a direct investment program (DRIP)?
	Rigel currently does not offer a direct stock purchase or dividend reinvestment program. Rigel currently intends to retain any future earnings to fund the development and expansion of its business, and therefore does not anticipate paying any cash dividends on its common stock in the foreseeable future.

6.	Can I purchase shares directly from the company?
	No, Rigel does not have a direct stock purchase plan. Shares may be purchased through a broker of your choice.

7.	How many shares are outstanding?
	Rigel had approximately 51.8 million common shares outstanding as of September 30, 2009.

8.

What is a transfer agent and how do I contact them?

Wells Fargo Shareowner Services is Rigel’s transfer agent. Wells Fargo Shareowner Services is responsible for maintaining all records of registered stockholders (including change of address, telephone number and name), canceling or issuing stock certificates, and resolving problems related to lost, destroyed or stolen certificates. If your shares are held in “Street Name," you will have to contact your broker for these services. You can contact Wells Fargo Shareowner Services at 1-800-468-9716.

9.	I’ve lost my stock certificates. How can I replace them? What do I do if my address has changed?
	If you have lost your stock certificates or need to make a change in your address of record, you need to contact Rigel’s transfer agent, Wells Fargo Shareowner Services. They can look up your records and make any necessary adjustment. There is a fee involved for replacing lost certificates. You can contact Wells Fargo at 1-800-468-9716.

10.	How do I get an investor packet?
	Go to the Information Request page and follow the instructions given.