Tampa-based staffing firm Kforce celebrated the transfer of its stock listing by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange this week.
CEO Joe Liberatore and Chairman of Kforce’s board of directors David Dunkel rung the bell Monday in New York City, according to a media release. The transfer is a milestone in the Tampa firm’s 30-year tenure as a publicly traded company. Kforce announced the move from listing and trading its common stock to the New York Stock Exchange from the Nasdaq Stock Market in May.
“We are honored to join the NYSE, a symbol of global financial markets,” Liberatore said in a statement. “We believe this move will bolster our position, broaden our reach and generate long-term value for all of our shareholders.”
The stock continues to be traded under the ticker symbol “KFRC.”
“We believe this transfer is a testament of our trust in the NYSE’s market framework and our dedication to enhancing shareholder value,” Chief Corporate Development Officer Michael Blackman said in a statement. “We are excited about the enhanced visibility and opportunities this move brings, allowing us to better engage with our investors and stakeholders.”
Kforce specializes in technology, finance, accounting and professional staffing services with a headquarters in Tampa. The firm employs more than 500 people.
