The New York Stock Exchange today opened its doors to the African delegation of government officials led by African Heads of State, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia, President Armando Guebuza of Mozambique, and President Jakaya M. Kikwete of Tanzania. Today’s visit marks the first time in the history of the NYSE that more than one head of state presided over a bell ceremony.
“We are honored to welcome for this historic visit, three Heads of State from Africa and their respective delegations to the New York Stock Exchange,” said NYSE Group, Inc. CEO John A. Thain.
“It is wonderful watching on television the excitement of traders on the floor, but walking and seeing the traders in action is truly a great experience,” said President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
Of the 452 NYSE-listed non-U.S. companies, the Europe/Mid East/Africa region is home to 162 companies. Year-to-date 2006 trading volume for NYSE-listed stocks from that region was 10.0 billion shares, valued at $364.6 billion. The region represents 27.9% of total non-U.S. 2006 trading volume and 30.0% of total non-U.S. 2006 trading volume and value, respectively. The combined market cap of NYSE-listed companies from the region was $5.1 trillion as of August 31, 2006.
Please see attached photos from today's event:
African Heads of State, President Armando Guebuza of Mozambique, President Jakaya M. Kikwete of Tanzania, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf with NYSE Group, Inc. CEO John A. Thain tour NYSE Trading Floor
President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf signs NYSE Guest book
President of Mozambique, Armando Guebuza signs NYSE Guest book
President of Tanzania, Jakaya M. Kikwete signs NYSE Guest book
NYSE Closing Bell
