BPZ Energy to Transfer Listing to New York Stock Exchange
BPZ Resources, Inc. announces that it has received authorization to transfer the listing of its common stock from the NYSE Amex to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The Company anticipates trading of the common stock on the NYSE, under its current ticker symbol “BPZ,” will begin on October 26, 2009.
Manolo Zuniga, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The move to the New York Stock Exchange, one of the world’s premier stock exchanges, is another step in the growth of BPZ Energy into a world class energy company. We are pleased to be making this transition, which we believe provides our investors with increased liquidity and visibility under the NYSE umbrella.”
“We are pleased to welcome BPZ Energy, a leading player in the energy sector, to the NYSE,” said Scott Cutler, Head of Listings, Americas and EVP, NYSE Euronext. “Moving from NYSE Amex to the NYSE is a significant milestone, and BPZ Energy is to be congratulated on this achievement. The NYSE looks forward to providing the company and its shareholders with the highest levels of quality and service.”
