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France's Orange to Delist from New York Stock Exchange

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Orange S.A., one of France's largest telecommunications companies, has announced plans to voluntarily delist from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The company aims to streamline its administrative costs and regulatory obligations by reducing its presence on the U.S. market. Orange shares will continue to trade on the Euronext Paris exchange.

Key Reasons for the Delisting

  1. Low Trading Volumes in the U.S.: Orange stated that its shares see significantly lower trading volumes in the U.S. compared to Europe. With the majority of its shareholder base being in France and Europe, maintaining a U.S. listing became less justifiable.

  2. Cost Reduction: By delisting from the NYSE, Orange seeks to reduce the administrative costs and regulatory burden of complying with U.S. financial reporting requirements, such as filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

  3. Continued ADR Program: While delisting, Orange will maintain an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program, allowing U.S. investors to continue holding and trading Orange shares on the over-the-counter (OTC) market.

Market Impact and Historical Context

Historically, European companies with a significant U.S. listing presence delist when trading volumes in the U.S. decline and when the costs of complying with stringent U.S. regulations outweigh the benefits. Orange's delisting mirrors a trend where several non-U.S. companies have exited American exchanges in recent years, focusing on their home markets for liquidity.

What This Means for Investors

U.S. investors holding Orange shares through the NYSE will not be left stranded, as the ADR program will remain active. However, investors should monitor their holdings and trading preferences as liquidity may shift further toward European markets.

To assess the financial health and outlook of Orange in this evolving market context, investors can explore Orange's key financial metrics via Full Financials API and Company Rating API.

For an external overview of the European telecommunications sector and its trends, check Bloomberg.

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