CareFusion Corporation Rings NYSE Opening Bell to Commemorate Recent Spinoff
-- CareFusion Corporation a Member of the S&P 5oo Index --
NEW YORK , September 10, 2009 – Executives and guests from San Diego-based CareFusion Corporation, visited the New York Stock Exchange today to celebrate the company’s recent spinoff from NYSE-listed Cardinal Health Inc. (NYSE: CAH ). The successful spinoff signifies yet another milestone for the medical technology company, after its inclusion in the S&P 500 index following the close of trading on Aug. 31, 2009.
The common stock of CareFusion Corporation began trading on the NYSE on Sept. 1 under the ticker symbol “CFN.”
“We congratulate CareFusion Corporation on becoming an independent, publicly-traded company,” said Scott R. Cutler, NYSE Euronext EVP and Head of Listings, Americas . “As a leader in the medical technology industry, CareFusion is a welcome addition to the NYSE roster of listed companies. We look forward to a lasting partnership with the company and its shareholders.”
“On behalf of our management team and employees, we are very excited about the opportunity to consistently bring value to our global customers as an independent company,” said David L. Schlotterbeck, chairman and CEO of CareFusion. “Our distinct culture of innovation will continue to drive our long-term growth and proven leadership in providing high-quality patient care solutions.”
CareFusion Corporation Chairman and CEO David L. Schlotterbeck commemorated the occasion by ringing The Opening BellSM at the New York Stock Exchange.
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About CareFusion Corporation
CareFusion (NYSE: CFN) is a global corporation serving the health care industry with clinically proven products and services that help hospitals measurably improve the safety and quality of care. The company develops market-leading technologies including Alaris® IV pumps, Pyxis® automated dispensing and patient identification systems, AVEA ® and Pulmonetic Systems ventilation and respiratory products, ChloraPrep® and MedMined™ services for infection prevention, neurological monitoring and diagnostic products, V. Mueller® surgical instruments, and an extensive line of products that support interventional medicine. CareFusion employs more than 15,000 people across its global operations. More information may be found at www.carefusion.com. (Source: CareFusion Coporation)
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