COCA-COLA HBC commences trading on the NYSE
?Today's listing marks a very important milestone in the growth and development of Coca-Cola HBC,? commented Irial Finan, Coca-Cola HBC Managing Director. ?We look forward to this listing to increase our visibility among a wide spectrum of investors and to improve the liquidity of our stock.?
"This is a great day for both Coca-Cola HBC and the New York Stock Exchange," said NYSE Chairman and CEO Dick Grasso. "As the second largest Coca-Cola bottler in the world, this listing emphasizes our long standing relationship with a great global brand. We look forward to an outstanding partnership with Coca-Cola HBC and its shareholders."
Coca-Cola HBC is one of the largest bottlers of non-alcoholic beverages in Europe and the second largest Coca-Cola bottler in the world by sales volume, operating in 26 countries with a total population of more than 500 million. Coca-Cola HBC's shares are listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, with secondary listings on the London and Australian Stock Exchanges. Coca-Cola HBC's web site is located at www.coca-colahbc.com.