Frequently Asked Questions

How can I purchase Hire International stock?

Shares of Hire International stock can be purchased from a broker or from another stockholder. Shareholders or prospective shareholders can place orders to purchase stock from their online or personal brokerage accounts. Because the stock is traded on the OTC market (Pink Sheets) you may need to fulfill certain investor suitability requirements that your broker dealer, state or federal securities regulator may require.

What is a stock transfer agent?

A stock transfer agent manages and maintains the records of a company's shares. The agent is responsible for transferring the ownership of shares from the seller's name to the buyer's name. The transfer agent also determines the stockholders of record, ensures all stocks are properly accounted for and that dividend payments are made to stockholders of record. The transfer agent does not maintain records of shares bought and sold through brokerage accounts. (Such stock is said to be held in "street name.") Those records are maintained by the brokerage firms through which the shares are bought and sold.

Does Hire International have a dividend reinvestment program?

As a development stage business, Hire International currently does not pay a dividend and does not expect to pay a dividend in the near future. Therefore, the Company does not have a dividend reinvestment program.

What is Hire International's dividend policy?

Hire International currently does not and does not foresee that it will declare and pay dividends in the foreseeable future.

What is the stock symbol and CUSIP number for Hire International shares?

The Hire International stock symbol is TLAN.PK and the CUSIP number is 874 229 10 7 (CUSIP stands for Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures, an American Bankers Association entity that developed a system to uniquely identify securities trading in the United States.) Hire International shares are traded on the Pink Sheets Over the Counter Market.

What is the Pink Sheets?

The Pink Sheets is a centralized quotation service that collects and publishes market maker quotes for OTC securities in real-time. Pink Sheets is neither a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registered Stock Exchange nor a Broker-Dealer.

How do the Pink Sheets differ from the OTCBB?

Pink Sheets and the OTCBB are competing quotation services for OTC securities. Pink Sheets is a privately owned company, while NASDAQ operates the OTCBB. Unlike the OTCBB, issuers do not have to be fully reporting companies with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to be quoted on Pink Sheets. The Pink Sheets' OTC Dealer provides market makers with dynamic tickers and quote montages and an electronic trade negotiation system, while the OTCBB does not provide this functionality.

Who regulates the Pink Sheets?

Pink Sheets is neither a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registered Stock Exchange nor a FINRA broker/dealer. Pink Sheets is considered a Non-exclusive Securities Information Processor and an Interdealer Quotation System, for which registration is not required under current securities laws. However, Pink Sheets quotation and trading system is only open to registered broker/dealers and those broker/dealers are subject to FINRA Rules and regulations regarding their conduct and use of the Pink Sheets. Issuers are subject to Federal and State securities laws.

What types of companies are quoted on Pink Sheets?

There are a wide variety of companies quoted on Pink Sheets. There are small companies that cannot or do not wish to meet the listing requirements of the exchanges; there are many large foreign issuers that are listed on an exchange in their home country but traded OTC in the US market (often because their financial statements are not prepared according to GAAP, which is a requirement for US listing); many Pink Sheets companies were formerly listed on an exchange and fell below the required standards for listing; due to the increased compliance costs associated with the Sarbanes/Oxley legislation, some listed companies have voluntarily delisted from exchanges and chosen to be traded over-the-counter; and there are a number of banks and other issuers that are thinly traded and so choose not to go to the expense of listing on an exchange.

Why doesn't TLAN.PK trade every day?

Because the market for TLAN.PK is very thin (there are not generally as many active buyers and sellers in the stock as a listed reporting company) its shares may not trade everyday.

Why does TLAN.PK quote on the PinkSheets, and not on the NASDAQ or OTCBB?

We decided in 2008 to focus dramatically on our business and save all of our funds for operations. At the time we requested a quotation for an SEC Audit and decided that the funds would be better employed in the development of our business and technology. Therefore we decided to be traded on the PinkSheets rather than follow the costly process of filing a securities registration statement. Regardless, we still strive to provide our investors as much information as possible and do maintain regular financial filings and information statements on our website and on the Pinksheets website. Additionally, as proud as we our about our business we do not feel that it is big enough to be a fully reporting company. We do expect to become a fully reporting company within the next two years.

Where can a potential investor get information about Hire International?

The Investor Center on the Hire International Web site provides a wide range of information, including annual reports, annual report supplements, and other financial and operational data. Visitors to the site may request additional information about the Company via our automated investor relations information package request form.

How can I get a copy of the annual report and company financial statements?

On our Web site, you can view the company's annual report and financial statements on our filings page or you can download them from www.pinksheets.com. You can also request printed or electronic copies from the Company directly from our investor relations department at investor@talentallianceintl.com.

Do you have any reports or information filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)?

Since the Company is not currently fully reporting and therefore does not make regular filings to the SEC. Unaudited financial statements are available both on the Company's website and on www.pinksheets.com.

Whom do I contact about changing information regarding my Hire International shares?

Integrity Stock Transfer (702-317-7757) is the transfer agent for Hire International stock. They can assist you with all issues related to your shares, including:

Purchasing Hire International shares
Changing an address
Reporting lost certificates
Transferring Hire International stock

They can be reached at:

Phone: 702-317-7757

Email: stock@integrityneveda.net

Mailing Address:

Integrity Stock Transfer

3265 E. Warm Springs Road

Las Vegas, NV 89016

How can I be notified when new information about Hire International is available?

You can subscribe to Hire International e-mail alert service in the Investor Relations section of this Web site. The system provides various notification options regarding information on the company's operations and financial performance. Examples include Company financial filings, press releases, financial information and upcoming events for the investment community.

How do I contact Hire International Investor Relations?

The easiest way to reach Hire International's IR group is by email at investor@taletnallianceintl.com. You can find additional contact information on the investor relations page of this website.