Vistar Parent PFG Rings New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell Oct 2

NEW YORK CITY -- Performance Food Group Co., parent company of vend product distributor Vistar, rang the New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell on Friday, Oct. 2, in celebration of its initial public offering.

PFG commenced its initial public offering of 14.5 million shares for its common stock on Sept. 21. | READ MORE

"We are honored to participate in the New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell ceremony as a newly listed company," said PFG president and chief executive George Holm. "The bell ringing ceremony is an exciting way to celebrate this important milestone for our company and to acknowledge the commitment and support of our valued associates, customers vendors and investors."

Go to XNYS:PFGC to follow the company's stock performance and first-day history.

PHOTO:Performance Food Group chief executive George Holm, surrounded by PFG senior officials, rings the opening bell to start the NYSE on Oct. 2, the first day of trading for PFGC stocks. The stock closed at $21.18.