NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced today that trading of LGI Homes, Inc. (Nasdaq:LGIH), one of the nation's fastest-growing homebuilders, commenced on The NASDAQ Stock Market on November 7, 2013.
LGI Homes, headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, engages in the design and construction of entry-level homes in Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Georgia. LGI Homes' core markets include Houston, San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, Phoenix, Tampa, Orlando, and Atlanta. Since commencing operations in 2003, LGI Homes has constructed and sold over 5,500 homes.
"NASDAQ congratulates LGI Homes on its initial public offering," said Nelson Griggs, Senior Vice President, NASDAQ OMX Corporate Client Group. "LGI Homes is committed to making the dreams of homeownership come true, we are proud to welcome LGI Homes to the NASDAQ family."
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