Energy Transfer switches primary listing to Texas exchange
Texas is gaining a high-profile market listing as Energy Transfer LP moves its primary trading venue away from the New York Stock Exchange. The change gives the Texas Stock Exchange an early boost in its effort to win listings from established rivals, with trading set to begin there on Oct. 5.
Highlights
- Energy Transfer LP announces its primary listing will transfer from the New York Stock Exchange to the Texas Stock Exchange, effective October 5.
- The pipeline company, with a market capitalization of about $75 billion, provides the TXSE with a major large-cap issuer as the new exchange seeks legitimacy.
- An entity connected to Chairman Kelcy Warren, also an investor in TXSE Group Inc., adds a potential governance and strategic alignment dimension to the listing move.
Listing move and trading timeline
According to Bloomberg, in a statement on Thursday, Dallas-based Energy Transfer LP says its primary listing is moving to the Texas Stock Exchange from the New York Stock Exchange, marking a notable step for the new venue as it seeks to attract large corporate issuers.The pipeline company has a market capitalization of about $75 billion, and its units are due to begin trading on the TXSE on Oct. 5. The move shifts the company’s main market presence to Texas as the exchange builds momentum against more established competitors.
Ownership links and market implications
Energy Transfer’s decision stands out because of the company’s size and its role in the U.S. pipeline sector, giving the Texas Stock Exchange a prominent listing as it works to expand its footprint in equity markets.An entity tied to Chairman Kelcy Warren, the billionaire behind Energy Transfer, also holds a stake in TXSE Group Inc., linking the company’s listing decision to an investor connected to its leadership.
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