LANCASTER, N.Y, USA, August 26, 2008--Ecology and
Environment, Inc., announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the
decision to switch the listing of its common stock from the American Stock
Exchange to the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC.
Effective Monday, September 8, 2008, the company will trade under the
symbol NASDAQ: EEI.
NASDAQs impressive mix of innovative and high-tech
companies make it an excellent fit for our company, and NASDAQs superior,
global trading platform will be welcomed by our investors, said Kevin
Neumaier, President and CEO of Ecology and Environment, Inc. NASDAQs electronic multiple market maker
structure offers our company better exposure and liquidity, and our investors
stand to benefit by fast execution and the lowest cost per trade.
Ecology and Environment, Inc., is a leading global
environmental consulting firm, pioneering innovative yet practical solutions to
a wide variety of environmental issues, from mitigating environmental damage to
fighting global climate change. Founded in 1970, the company has successfully
completed over 35,000 projects in 83 countries.
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