LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) announced today that it will
voluntarily move its stock exchange listing to the NASDAQ Global Select
Market, an exchange of The NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ), from
the New York Stock Exchange, effective Dec. 10, 2009.
Windstream stock will continue to trade under the "WIN" ticker symbol
after the move.
"Our switch to NASDAQ exemplifies our continued focus on shareholder
value. We believe NASDAQ's innovative trading platform and
cost-effective services will provide increased value to both Windstream
and our shareholders," said Rob Clancy, senior vice president and
treasurer for Windstream.
"Windstream has built a significant footprint in the telecommunications
business by focusing on the rural market and using the power of
technology to improve the way its customers live, work and play," said
Bruce Aust, executive vice president, The NASDAQ OMX Group. "We are
delighted to welcome them to our family of innovative companies."
About Windstream
Windstream Corporation is an S&P 500 company that provides phone,
high-speed Internet and high-definition digital TV services to customers
in 16 states. The company also offers a wide range of IP-based voice and
data services and advanced phone systems and equipment to businesses and
government agencies. The company has approximately 3 million access
lines and about $3.1 billion in annual revenues. Windstream is ranked
4th in the 2009 BusinessWeek 50 ranking of the best performing U.S.
companies. For more information about Windstream, visit www.windstream.com.
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