FDM Group Regulatory News (FDM)

27 Jul 2006 15:57

Ford Motor Co27 July 2006 NEWS Contact: Media: Shareholder Inquiries: Becky Sanch 1.800.555.5259 or 1.313.594.4410 1.313.845.8540 bsanch@ford.com stockinf@ford.com FOR RELEASE THURS., JULY 27 AT 9:30 A.M. EDT FORD NOTIFIES NYSE ARCA OF INTENT TO WITHDRAW LISTING DEARBORN, Mich., July 27, 2006 - Ford Motor Company has notified NYSE Arca, Inc.(formerly the Pacific Exchange) that it intends to withdraw listing of its shares of common stock on NYSE Arca in order to avoid dual regulatory oversight and dual listing fees. Trading of Ford common stock on the facilities of NYSE Arca will still be available on an unlisted basis. In addition, Ford common stock will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange and certain exchanges outside the U.S. Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures and distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 300,000 employees and more than 100 plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Its automotive-related services include Ford Motor Credit Company. - # # # - This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange