NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
VDM Specialists, LLC has commenced the trading of Spirit
AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR), the largest independent
non-OEM designer and manufacturer of aerostructures in the world, on
the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The initial public offering (IPO)
comprised the sale of 55,083,334 shares of common stock priced at
$26.00, raising approximately $1.43 billion for the Company and
selling stockholders. In its first day of trading, Spirit AeroSystems'
shares rose 11.5 percent to close at $29.00 on volume of 27.3 million
shares.
"We are excited to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange,"
stated Jeffrey L. Turner, Chief Executive Officer of Spirit
AeroSystems. "VDM Specialists will play an important role in our
listing through its superior trading services, critical market
intelligence and ongoing support."
Robert Fagenson, CEO of VDM Specialists USA, LLC., commented:
"Spirit AeroSystems is a clear leader in the aerospace sector and we
are proud to welcome the company to our family of NYSE listed
companies."
About Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems is the largest independent non-OEM designer and
manufacturer of aerostructures in the world. Headquartered in Wichita,
Kan., it began operations in June 2005. In addition to its Kansas
facility, Spirit has facilities in Oklahoma and the U.K. For more
information about Spirit AeroSystems, visit www.spiritaero.com.
About VDM Specialists, LLC
As one of the largest specialist firms on the NYSE, VDM
Specialists represents over 400 leading issues including Pfizer,
Hewlett-Packard, The Walt Disney Co. and Apache Corp. VDM Specialists
is part of publicly traded Van der Moolen Holdings NV (NYSE: VDM). For
more information about VDM Specialists, please visit www.vdm-usa.com.
Source: VDM Specialists, LLC
Contact: VDM Specialists, LLC
Mark A. Baer, Managing Director, 646-576-2700
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