Kenexa to transfer to the New York Stock Exchange

Oct. 31, 2011 - PRLog -- Kenexa® , a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has announced that it is transferring the listing of its common stock to the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).  The company expects to begin trading on the NYSE on November 9, 2011, under its current ticker symbol “KNXA”.  The company will continue to trade on the NASDAQ until the transfer is completed.

Rudy Karsan, CEO of Kenexa, commented, “Many of our clients are NYSE-listed multinational organisations. With our move to the New York Stock Exchange, we’re proud to take a position among them.”

“We welcome Kenexa’s decision to join NYSE Euronext’s growing community of listed companies,” said Scott Cutler, EVP and Head of Listings, Americas, NYSE Euronext. “Kenexa is a leader and innovator in enabling organisations to optimise their workforces through integrated talent acquisition and talent management solutions, and we look forward to being a valued partner in the company’s future growth by providing the highest quality markets and services.”

In celebration of the transfer, representatives from Kenexa will ring the NYSE Opening Bell at 9:30 a.m. ET on November 9, 2011.  

Forward-Looking Statements

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About Kenexa

Kenexa  helps drive HR and business outcomes through its unique combination of technology, content and services. Enabling organisations to optimise their workforces since 1987, Kenexa’s integrated talent acquisition and talent management solutions have touched the lives of more than 110 million people. Additional information about Kenexa and its global products and services can be accessed at www.kenexa.com. Follow Kenexa on Twitter: @kenexa.

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