Cloud Peak Energy Announces Suspension of Trading and Commencement of NYSE Delisting Procedures Due to Low Stock Price
Common Stock Expected to Begin Trading on the OTC PinkCloud Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE: CLD) (the “Company”) announced that on March 26, 2019, the Company was notified by the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) that the NYSE had determined to commence proceedings to delist the Company’s common stock as a result of the NYSE’s determination that the Company’s common stock was no longer suitable for listing on the NYSE based on “abnormally low” price levels, pursuant to Section 802.01D of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. The NYSE also suspended trading in the Company’s common stock effective immediately.
The NYSE stated that it will apply to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to delist the Company’s common stock upon completion of all applicable procedures. The Company does not intend to appeal the delisting determination.
The Company anticipates that its common stock will begin trading on the OTC Pink on March 27, 2019, under the symbol “CLDP”. The transition to the over-the-counter markets will not affect the Company’s business operations. The Company will remain subject to the public reporting requirements of the SEC following the transfer.
About Cloud Peak Energy®
Cloud Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE:CLD) is headquartered in Wyoming and is the only pure-play Powder River Basin coal company. As one of the safest coal producers in the nation, Cloud Peak Energy mines low sulfur, subbituminous coal and provides logistics supply services. The Company owns and operates three surface coal mines in the PRB, the lowest cost major coal producing region in the nation. The Antelope and Cordero Rojo mines are located in Wyoming and the Spring Creek Mine is located in Montana. In 2018, Cloud Peak Energy sold approximately 50 million tons from its three mines to customers located throughout the U.S. and around the world. Cloud Peak Energy also owns rights to substantial undeveloped coal and complementary surface assets in the Northern PRB, further building the Company’s long-term position to serve Asian export and domestic customers. With approximately 1,200 total employees, the Company is widely recognized for its exemplary performance in its safety and environmental programs. Cloud Peak Energy is a sustainable fuel supplier for approximately two percent of the nation’s electricity.
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Cloud Peak Energy Inc.
John Stranak, Investor Relations
(720) 566-2932
