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VeriFone Systems Inc. (PAY) Climbed After CEO's Departure

VeriFone Systems Inc. (PAY) announced after the close Monday that Douglas G. Bergeron is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective March 12. VeriFone's Chairman, Richard McGinn, has been named Interim CEO, while Leslie Denend has been named Interim Chairman.

VeriFone Systems gapped open higher Tuesday, but traded in a range throughout the session. Shares finished up by 1.22 at $21.68. The stock closed challenging the upper end of a 1-week range.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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