LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Almost Family, Inc. AFAM announced the commencement of trading of its shares on the Nasdaq Global Market effective today. The Company's shares had previously traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market tier of the Nasdaq Stock Market and were recently accepted for trading on the Nasdaq Global Market.

William B. Yarmuth, Chairman and CEO, commented on the announcement: "We are very pleased to make this move up in the Nasdaq capital market system reflecting the substantial progress we have made over the past year in the development of our business."

Almost Family noted that the growth in the Company's market capitalization and its strong financial performance have enabled it to meet the more stringent listing requirements of the Nasdaq Global Market. Issuers on all tiers of the Nasdaq Stock Market must also adhere to specific corporate governance standards.

Almost Family, Inc. is a leading regional provider of home health services. The Company has 74 service locations in Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Alabama, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana.

Source: Almost Family, Inc.