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Prior Mergers FAQs

	I have CBS Corporation stock in my possession as a result of a merger or some other corporate action. How did I receive these shares?
	I have sold (or am thinking of selling) my CBS Corporation stock and need to determine my cost basis. Where can I obtain such information?

I have CBS Corporation stock in my possession as a result of a merger or some other corporate action. How did I receive these shares?

CBS Corporation has engaged in a number of mergers, acquisitions and other corporate actions over the years, which have resulted in payments in cash, stock and/or other forms of consideration. The following is a listing of the Companies involved with the major events and the dates the events occurred:

Viacom International - 1987
Paramount Communications Inc. (f/k/a Gulf + Western) - July 1994
Gaylord Entertainment (TNN & CMT) - September 1997
Spelling Entertainment Inc. (f/k/a The Charter Company) - June 1999
CBS Corporation (f/k/a Westinghouse Electric Corporation) - May 2000
Infinity Broadcasting Corporation - February 2001
Sportsline.com - December 2004
CBS Corporation (f/k/a Viacom Inc.) - December 2005
CNET - June 2008

For further information, contact CBS Corporation's Investor Relations Department at 1-877-CBS-0787.

I have sold (or am thinking of selling) my CBS Corporation stock and need to determine my cost basis. Where can I obtain such information?

You should contact your stockbroker or CBS Corporation's Investor Relations Department at 1-877-CBS-0787 (1-877-227-0787). A member of our team will be happy to assist you.