Bethesda, Md.—Marriott International announced it will voluntarily transfer the listing of its common stock to The NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ) from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Trading of Marriott’s shares on NASDAQ is expected to commence on October 21 under its current ticker symbol “MAR.” Marriott will continue to trade on the NYSE until that time. Marriott’s shares also will continue to trade on the Chicago Stock Exchange after the transfer to NASDAQ.
“We’re pleased to partner with NASDAQ as our new stock market listing. We believe this will provide us with cost-effective visibility, as well as efficient access to a portfolio of tools and opportunities to reach investors,” said Carl Berquist, Marriott’s executive vice president and chief financial officer. “While we are looking forward to our new relationship with NASDAQ, the NYSE was our listing home for many years, and they have served us well over that time.”
“Marriott International is known throughout the world as a company dedicated to the pursuit of excellence through innovation and focus on their customers,” said Bruce Aust, executive vice president, Corporate Client Group, NASDAQ OMX. “We are pleased to welcome Marriott to The NASDAQ Global Select Market and look forward to our continued partnership with the company and its shareholders.”
