ADVISORY, Sept. 9, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What:
Given Imaging Ltd. (GIVN), a medical technology company that manufactures and markets diagnostic products for the visualization and detection of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square in celebration of its 10 year anniversary as a NASDAQ-listed company. Given Imaging was the first company to hold an initial public offering on a U.S. exchange after September 11, 2001.
In honor of the occasion, Nachum "Homi" Shamir, President and CEO, will ring the Closing Bell.
Where:
NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio
When:
Monday, September 12th 2011 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Contact:
David Carey
(212) 867-1768
dcarey@lazarpartners.com
NASDAQ MarketSite:
Jen Knapp
(212) 401-8916
Jennifer.knapp@nasdaqomx.com
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The entire Closing Bell is available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on AMC-3/C-3 (dl 3760H). The feed can also be found on Ascent fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Knapp at (212) 401-8916.
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About Given Imaging Ltd. (GIVN):
Since pioneering the field of capsule endoscopy in 2001, Given Imaging has become a world leader in GI medical devices, offering health care providers a range of innovative options for visualizing, diagnosing and monitoring the digestive system. The company offers a broad product portfolio including PillCam(R) video capsules for the small bowel, esophagus and colon [PillCam(R) COLON not approved for use in the United States], industry-leading ManoScan(TM) high-resolution manometry and Bravo(R) wireless and Digitrapper(R) pH and impedance products. Given Imaging is committed to delivering breakthrough innovations to the GI community and to supporting its ongoing clinical needs. Given Imaging's headquarters are located in Yoqneam, Israel, with operating subsidiaries in the United States, Germany, France, Japan, Australia, Vietnam and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit www.givenimaging.com.
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