Knight Shareholders Vote to Change Company Name, Elect Directors to Board
12 Maio 2005 - 11:23AM
PR Newswire (US)
Knight Shareholders Vote to Change Company Name, Elect Directors to
Board New Name Knight Capital Group, Inc. to Better Reflect the
Company's Broader Business Operations Beyond Equities Trading
JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Knight Capital
Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NITE) today announced that shareholders voted
to approve the following three proposals: change the company's name
to Knight Capital Group, Inc.; elect eight members to the Board of
Directors to serve until the company's next annual meeting; and
ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company's
independent auditor for 2005. Voting was completed and results were
announced at the company's 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held
yesterday, May 11, 2005. In addition to re-electing the seven
directors who served on the board in 2004, shareholders voted to
elect an additional director, James T. Milde. Mr. Milde, 44, is the
Senior General Manager and Chief Information Officer for Sony
Electronics Inc., where he oversees all facets of the company's
information technology, supply chain and software-related ventures
across the United States. "Jim adds an expertise in information
technology and IT-related strategy, management and service to the
Knight board," said Thomas M. Joyce, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Knight Capital Group. "As technology plays an
increasingly important role in securities trading, Jim's knowledge
and experience will be of great value to Knight. We welcome him to
the Board of Directors and look forward to his contributions to our
company." Biography James T. Milde Senior General Manager, Chief
Information Officer Sony Electronics Inc. James T. Milde, 44, has
more than 20 years of broad industry experience. Since 2002, he has
been the Senior General Manager, Chief Information Officer for Sony
Electronics Inc. where he is responsible for all facets of
information technology, supply chain and software-related ventures
across the United States. Previously, Mr. Milde served as the
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer for The Pepsi
Bottling Group from 1999 to February 2002. Mr. Milde was the Senior
Vice President, Operations and Administration for Random House,
Inc. from 1994 until spring 1999. He received a B.A. in Economics
and Finance from St. Lawrence University in 1982 and an M.B.A. from
Clarkson University in 1984. He currently serves on the Clarkson
University Board of Trustees. About Knight Knight is a leading
provider of comprehensive trade execution and asset management
services. Our Equity Markets business offers institutions and
broker-dealers high quality trade execution and capital commitment
across the depth and breadth of the equity market. Our Asset
Management business, Deephaven Capital Management, is a
market-neutral investment manager focused on delivering
risk-adjusted returns with low volatility for institutions and high
net worth individuals. Knight strives to be a valued partner by
providing superior service and continually enhancing its offering
to meet client needs. More information about Knight can be obtained
at http://www.knight.com/. Certain statements contained herein
constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements are based on current expectations,
estimates and projections about the Company's industry,
management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management.
Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are
not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain
risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict.
Since such statements involve risks and uncertainties, the actual
results and performance of the Company may turn out to be
materially different from the results expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking
statements. Unless otherwise required by law, the Company also
disclaims any obligation to update its view of any such risks or
uncertainties or to announce publicly the result of any revisions
to the forward-looking statements made herein; however, readers
should carefully review reports or documents the Company files from
time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission including,
without limitation, the risks and uncertainties detailed under the
headings "Certain Factors Affecting Results of Operations" and
"Risks Affecting our Business" in the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K. DATASOURCE: Knight Capital Group, Inc. CONTACT: Knight
Capital Group, Inc.: Margaret Wyrwas, Senior Managing Director,
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations, +1-201-557-6954,
, Kara Fitzsimmons, Vice President, Corporate Communications,
+1-201-356-1523, , Greta Morley, Vice President, Marketing
Communications & Public Relations, +1-201-557-6948, , or Molly
McDowell, Analyst, Corporate Communications & Investor
Relations, +1-201-356-1723, Web site:
http://www.knighttradinggroup.com/
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