CHICAGO -- R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company announced today that it will voluntarily transfer its stock exchange listing in the U.S. from The New York Stock Exchange to The NASDAQ Global Select Market effective August 5, 2009. The company's stock will continue to trade under the symbol RRD.
"NASDAQ's reputation as the leading exchange for companies launching technology solutions is consistent with RR Donnelley's leadership in developing variable digital imaging capabilities and offering content management and transaction services through XBRL filing resources, Virtual Data Rooms, and other innovations," said Thomas J. Quinlan III, RR Donnelley's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our view is that the NASDAQ will provide our shareholders with access to the most advanced technologies and the most cost effective services available. These are the same qualities that RR Donnelley strives to bring to our customers every day as we help them communicate across both print and on-line channels."
"RR Donnelley is a globally recognized company whose products and services enhance communications and enable business processes for leading organizations throughout the world. Their innovations are helping to expand the boundaries of an industry," said Bob Greifeld, Chief Executive Officer of The NASDAQ OMX Group. "We are proud to welcome them to NASDAQ."