Switch founder and CEO Rob Roy rang the New York Stock Exchange opening bell on October 6, 2017, the first day Switch shares traded publicly. The archival gallery shows Roy with family members and colleagues, though its text does not identify them by name.
What the photos show
Data Center Knowledge published the photo gallery on October 13, 2017. Its caption identifies Roy as ringing the NYSE opening bell on October 6, 2017, and the accompanying text says he was joined by family members and colleagues. The gallery credits the opening-bell image to NYSE Group. The available captions do not name the other attendees, so their identities cannot be confirmed from the gallery.
At the time, Roy was Switch’s founder and CEO. Data Center Knowledge described Switch as the “sixth US-based publicly traded data center provider”; that was the publication’s characterization in 2017, not a current ranking.
First day of trading versus IPO closing
October 6 was Switch’s NYSE debut and the first day its Class A shares traded under the ticker SWCH. The IPO’s legal closing took place on October 11, 2017. These dates refer to different milestones, which is why accounts may call October 6 the IPO day while the company’s filing records October 11 as the closing date.
#1 Best Overall
- The next evolution of Nintendo Switch
- One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld
- Larger, vivid, 7.9” LCD touch screen with support for HDR and up to 120 fps
- Dock that supports 4K when connected to a compatible TV*
- GameChat** lets you voice chat, share your game screen, and connect via video chat as you play
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| October 6, 2017 | Class A shares began trading on the NYSE under ticker SWCH; Roy rang the opening bell. |
| October 11, 2017 | The IPO formally closed. |
Switch’s 2017 Form 10-K reports that the offering sold 35,937,500 Class A shares at $17 per share. Switch’s closing announcement also distinguishes the October 6 start of trading from the October 11 close.
Switch’s later ownership status
Switch’s current corporate biography says the company went public in October 2017 and remained publicly traded until a take-private transaction in 2022. SWCH is therefore a historical ticker for the company, not a current public listing.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- One player can use a Joy-Con in each hand
- Two players can each take one
- Multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options (additional Joy-Con sold separately)
- Slip a set of Joy-Con into a Joy-Con grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
Rank #4
- This pre-owned product is not Apple certified, but has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon-qualified suppliers.
- 6.2” LCD screen.
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
Rank #3
- Play your way with the Nintendo Switch gaming system. Whether you’re at home or on the go, solo or with friends, the Nintendo Switch system is designed to fit your life. Dock your Nintendo Switch to enjoy HD gaming on your TV. Heading out? Just undock your console and keep playing in handheld mode
- This model includes battery life of approximately 4.5 - 9 hours.
- The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (games sold separately)
- Model number HAC 001( 01)
Rank #2
- 6.2” LCD screen
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
- Nintendo Switch is the home of Mario & friends
Sources
- Data Center Knowledge’s October 13, 2017 photo gallery
- Switch, Inc., 2017 Form 10-K
- Switch announcement of IPO closing
- Switch corporate biography
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