Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge) is a global provider of technology solutions to the financial services industry. Its systems and services include investor communication solutions, and securities processing and operations outsourcing solutions. It serves a diverse client base in the financial services industry, including retail and institutional brokerage firms, global banks, mutual funds, annuity companies, institutional investors, specialty trading firms, and clearing firms. The Company’s operations are classified into two segments: Investor Communication Solutions and Securities Processing Solutions. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Broadridge acquired StockTrans, Inc. On June 25, 2010, the Company completed the sale of the contracts of all of the securities clearing clients of its wholly owned subsidiary, Ridge Clearing & Outsourcing Solutions, Inc. to Penson Financial Services, Inc. In June 2010, it acquired City Networks Ltd.