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Today, the New York Stock Exchange, a subsidiary of NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX), welcomed GulfMark Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: GLF ), a Houston, Texas-based provider of maritime transportation services to the energy industry, to join the NYSE after the company’s transfer from Nasdaq.
“We welcome GulfMark Offshore to the New York Stock Exchange,” said NYSE Euronext CEO John A. Thain. “GulfMark Offshore is an outstanding addition to our roster of NYSE-listed energy services companies. We look forward to a strong and lasting partnership, and to providing the company and its shareholders with the superior market quality, brand visibility and services associated with the NYSE.”
"Listing on the NYSE is a significant milestone in our company's history as we join the majority of mid and large-cap oil and gas service companies listed on the NYSE," said Bruce A. Streeter, President and CEO of GulfMark Offshore. "We believe the move will increase visibility among investors and analysts and decrease trading volatility, thus benefiting all of our shareholders.”
Bear Wagner Specialists LLC is the specialist firm representing GulfMark Offshore.
