Published: April 03, 2008
NorthWestern Files Application to Begin Trading on New York Stock Exchange
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., April 3, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - NorthWestern
Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWEC) today announced that the
Company has filed an application with NYSE Euronext ("NYSE") to move from the
NASDAQ Global Select Market to the NYSE and expects to begin trading on the
NYSE under the ticker symbol "NWE" on May 1, 2008. The Company will ring the
opening bell on Tuesday May 20, 2008, to celebrate the occasion.
"Today marks an exciting new chapter in NorthWestern's long history with
the NYSE," said Mike Hanson, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our
return to the NYSE is a testament to NorthWestern's steady stream of strong
financial results over the last three years. NorthWestern is well-positioned
for growth, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with the NYSE
in order to enhance shareholder value. We are confident that listing
alongside our peer group on the NYSE will increase NorthWestern's visibility
with investors."
"We are pleased to welcome NorthWestern back to our family of listed
companies," said Catherine R. Kinney, Group EVP and Head of Global Listings,
NYSE Euronext. "We look forward to an outstanding partnership with the
company and providing NorthWestern with the superior market quality, brand
visibility and information services offered to issuers on the NYSE Euronext."
About NorthWestern Energy
NorthWestern Energy is one of the largest providers of electricity and
natural gas in the Upper Midwest and Northwest, serving approximately 650,000
customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. More information on
NorthWestern Energy is available on the Company's Web site at
http://www.northwesternenergy.com.
SOURCE NorthWestern Corporation
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