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The largest bank headquartered in South Carolina is now a member of the New York Stock Exchange.

United Community Banks Inc. has transferred the listing of its common stock and depositary shares from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to the New York Stock Exchange, according to a press release.

The company first listed on the NYSE on August 6 and hosted a grand opening party at its downtown Greenville headquarters today, Wednesday, August 15. United’s common stock and depositary shares will trade under the new ticker symbols “UCB” and “UCB PRI,” respectively, following the transfer.

“We are pleased to announce our partnership with the NYSE,” said Lynn Harton, United’s CEO, in the press release. “We believe that joining the world’s largest stock exchange will provide greater visibility for our company and our shareholders. We look forward to celebrating this occasion and milestone for United by ringing the opening bell with our board of directors in August.”

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As of June 30, 2024, United Community Banks, Inc. had assets of $27.1 billion, 203 branches in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, and a national SBA lending franchise and a national equipment lending subsidiary.

In April, United unveiled its $65 million headquarters in downtown Greenville, next to the Grand Bohemian Lodge.

“We are very pleased to welcome United Community Banks, Inc. to the New York Stock Exchange,” said Chris Taylor, Vice President, Global Head of Listings and Services at NYSE Group, in the press release. “As a listing venue for many of the world’s leading banks, the company should feel at home in our community of icons and disruptors.”