Cato Announces New NYSE Ticker Symbol
October 09 2009 - 8:23AM
PR Newswire (US)
Will Trade Under Symbol "CATO" CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 9
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE:CTR) announced
today it will change its ticker symbol on the New York Stock
Exchange from "CTR" to "CATO," effective at the start of trading on
October 16, 2009. The change of the ticker symbol is a seamless
process managed by the New York Stock Exchange such that trading of
the stock is unaffected. "The Cato name has represented quality and
value in the retail industry for over 60 years. Our merchandise
carries the Cato label and changing our ticker symbol to CATO
further strengthens our brand," commented John Cato, Chairman,
President, and Chief Executive Officer. "The new symbol also helps
shareholders better identify our stock and our company." The Cato
Corporation is a leading specialty retailer of value-priced fashion
apparel and accessories operating two divisions, "Cato" and "It's
Fashion" with 1,290 stores in 31 states. The Company's Cato
division offers exclusive merchandise with fashion and quality
comparable to mall specialty stores at low prices every day. The
It's Fashion division offers fashion with a focus on the latest
trendy styles and nationally recognized urban brands for the entire
family at low prices every day. Additional information on The Cato
Corporation is available at http://www.catocorp.com/. DATASOURCE:
The Cato Corporation CONTACT: John R. Howe, Executive Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer of The Cato Corporation,
+1-704-551-7315 Web Site: http://www.catocorp.com/
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