MORRISVILLE, N.C., Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyxus
International, Inc. (NYSE: PYX), formerly Alliance One
International, Inc. ("AOI"), today will unveil the next phase of
its transformation at its Investor and Analyst Day in New York. In conjunction with the corporate
name change and new brand identity, Pyxus will begin trading on the
New York Stock Exchange under its new ticker symbol "PYX" as of the
open of trading today.
"Today marks a significant milestone in our 'One Tomorrow'
transformation initiative. The Pyxus brand embodies our innovative
culture while honoring the strong heritage of sustainable farming,
community partnership and global agricultural services," said
Pieter Sikkel, President, CEO and
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pyxus International. "With
our strong capabilities, substantial progress on our new
high-growth categories, and a highly skilled and entrepreneurial
team, we are well-positioned to execute on our strategic plans for
growth. Today, Pyxus is united in a common purpose – to transform
people's lives, so that together we can grow a better world."
At the Investor and Analyst Day, Sikkel will be joined by
executives and management of Pyxus including:
- Joel Thomas, Executive Vice
President (EVP) and CFO;
- Bryan Mazur, EVP, Global
Specialty Products;
- Alex Strohschoen, President,
Alliance One International;
- Jose Maria Costa, EVP,
Value-Added Agricultural Products;
- Tracy Purvis, Senior Vice
President (SVP), Business Services;
- Anthony Dillon, SVP, Global
Specialty Products and Managing Director E-Liquids; and
- Christian Cypher, SVP, Global
Specialty Products and Managing Director Specialty Crops.
The Company has launched a new corporate website available at
pyxusintl.com. Further detail on Pyxus International's brand,
structure and strategy will be discussed today at the Company's
Investor and Analyst Day in New York
City. There will be a live webcast and slide presentation
for the event that can be accessed at www.pyxusintl.com in the
Investors section. An archived copy of the webcast will be
available following the event.
Audio for the event can also be accessed live over the phone by
dialing (877) 809-7264, or (857) 244-8352 if dialing
internationally, and entering passcode 59388299. Listeners are
asked to dial in 10 minutes prior to the call start time to be
placed in conference.
About Pyxus International, Inc.
Pyxus International (NYSE: PYX) is a global agricultural company
with 145 years' experience delivering value-added products and
services to businesses and customers, and is a trusted provider of
responsibly-sourced, independently-verified, sustainable and
traceable products and ingredients. Driven by a united purpose – to
transform people's lives, so that together we can grow a better
world – Pyxus International, its subsidiaries and affiliates,
offers high-quality, distinct brands and products in the leaf
tobacco, E-Liquids, industrial hemp and legal cannabis industries.
For more information visit pyxusintl.com.
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