Electronic mail (e-mail) is the most popular part of the ever-growing Internet.  In February 2001, a survey by Nielsen NetRatings found that 168 million people in the U.S. (60% of the population) are Internet users. America Online alone has over 27 million members. A directive by the Securities and Exchange Commission has stated that shareholders may choose to receive copies of prospectuses and financial reports via e-mail messages.

With BIGLIST, public companies can use e-mail as a way to fulfill obligations to shareholders and to save money. Any company can add valuable services and save money with an Internet mailing list.