NEW YORK CITY– Evergy leaders rang the opening bell Tuesday at the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday to commemorate the upcoming name change for its operating companies.

KCP&L and Westar Energy, which merged in June 2018 will begin operating as Evergy in October.

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: $EVRG) celebrates their recent merger and rings The Opening Bell https://t.co/fhQ6acgy7O

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“Last year KCP&L and Westar joined to form a leading Midwest energy company,” Terry Bassham, Evergy president and chief executive officer, said.

“As Evergy we are bringing efficiencies to our operations, stabilizing prices and maintaining our close ties with our communities.”