Ringing in a new era

Date: 12/26/2012

To celebrate the bank's transfer from NASDAQ to the New York Stock Exchange, Michael Daly, CEO of Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: BHLB), the parent company of Berkshire Bank, America's Most Exciting Bank, rang the NYSE Opening Bell on Nov. 29 at 9:30 am. Transfer to NYSE is a significant step in the growth and success of the company.

"We are thrilled to welcome Berkshire Hills Bancorp to the New York Stock Exchange, where the company joins the ranks of other successful financial institutions in America and the world," Scott Cutler, EVP and head of Global Listings, NYSE Euronext, said. "Berkshire Hills Bancorp has an outstanding record of growth, service and performance, and of delivering on its brand promise of excitement… On behalf of my colleagues, we look forward to our partnership and to serving the company and its shareholders."