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  • Nyenrode Business University

     |  Amsterdam

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    Nyenrode Business University

    Master students Nyenrode visit Beursplein 5

    Fourteen of Nyenrode Business University’s students sound the gong to celebrate the fact that Nyenrode’s Master programs were voted Best Master of the Netherlands and Nyenrode Business University was voted the best Dutch university in the National Student Survey. The students were accompanied by Willem van Donge, Head of Career & Personal Development of the university.

    Among the students were members of the Nyenrodian Investment Association ‘De Zilveren Rijder’. This association operates one of the largest portfolios among student associations.

    For more information: www.nyenrode.nl

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  • Benefits of Biotechnology

     |  Brussels

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    Benefits of Biotechnology

    Remote Bell Ceremony opens EuropaBio’s Event on the Benefits of Biotechnology

    Philippe De Backer MEP (member of the European Parliament) rings the Opening Bell in the presence of Carlo Incerti and Nathalie Moll of EuropaBio. This Bell Ceremony takes place at the premises of the European Parliament and is the kick off of EuropaBio’s Event on the Benefits of Biotechnology.

    This landmark EuropaBio event aims at giving a snapshot of the significance and importance of biotech today in relation to the grand challenges we face in Europe.
    High-impact presentations by CEOs focusing on the leading-edge applications in healthcare, agriculture and industrial biotechnology will be followed by testimonials from real-life beneficiaries of biotech.
    The event will conclude with an awards ceremony celebrating exceptional small and medium-sized companies in Europe that have developed novel ways of meeting our societal, technical, and environmental problems through the application of biotechnology.

    If you would like to learn more about this event and the list of keynote speakers, please visit: www.biotechbenefits.eu

    Brussels
  • Aegon Royal Holland Cup

     |  Amsterdam

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    Aegon Royal Holland Cup

    Sounding of the gong announces Aegon Royal Holland Cup

    Roel Braas, rower of the Aegon National rowing team and winner of the last two editions of the Aegon Royal Holland Cup, sounds the gong in the company of the organization and sponsor Aegon (ticker symbol: AGN).

    The 122nd edition of Aegon Royal Holland Cup takes place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June in Rotterdam. The top Dutch rowers will attend as well as several international rowing teams. Besides a large Dutch delegation, rowers from Canada, Denmark, Japan, Indonesia, Ireland, Australia, America, Germany and England will participate.

    The Holland Cup is one of the oldest rowing races in the world. The first edition was rowed in 1886.

    For more information: www.hollandbeker.nl

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    Amsterdam
  • Lucas Bols in AScX Index

     |  Amsterdam

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    Lucas Bols in AScX Index

    CEO of Lucas Bols, Huub van Doorne, opens trading to celebrate the inclusion of Lucas Bols in the AScX Index. The AScX index is composed of 25 funds that trade on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange and that rank 51-75 in size. The inclusion in the AScX index follows Lucas Bols’s listing on 4 February 2015.

    Van Doorne: "We are pleased with the inclusion of our shares in the small cap index, shortly after our listing four months ago. Being part of this index will further raise our profile among the investor community and we expect a positive impact on the liquidity of the Lucas Bols share.”     

    For more information: www.lucasbols.com

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    Amsterdam
  • Belgacom becomes Proximus

     |  Brussels

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    Belgacom becomes Proximus

    Celebration name change Belgacom to Proximus with Deputy Prime Minister De Croo

    On 19 June 2015, Dominique Leroy, CEO of Proximus, opened the European stock markets together with Alexander De Croo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Development Cooperation, Digital Agenda, Telecom and Postal Services at Euronext Brussels to celebrate the name change of Belgacom to Proximus. The new ticker code of Proximus on Euronext is PROX.

    To know more about Proximus : www.belgacom.com

    Brussels
  • CFO Special Achievement Award

     |  Amsterdam

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    CFO Special Achievement Award

    Bol.com CFO and winner of CFO Award Marijn de Wit opens trading

    Bol.com CFO Marijn de Wit sounds the gong after winning the CFO Special Achievement Award. De Wit was praised by the jury at the 13th edition of the CFO Day for his crucial role in structuring and managing the acquisition process in 2009 and later acquisition by Ahold (ticker symbol: AH).

    De Wit has a wide range of tasks, which includes much more than the usual CFO responsibilities. Not only is he responsible for the hardcore finance section, but also for support functions such as HR and office management. Together with his team, De Wit developed a control organization that supports a rapidly growing company as bol.com and promotes the business in making value-creating decisions.

    He opens trading in the company of a delegation of bol.com.

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  • CFO of the Year

     |  Brussels

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    CFO of the Year

    CFO of the Year rang the Opening Bell in Brussels

    On 18 June 2015, Trends CFO of the Year, Dirk Michielsens, Katoen Natie , rang the Opening Bell on Euronext Brussels in the presence of other nominees. Dirk Michielsens was elected by a professional jury composed of editors from Trends and specialists in the matter.

    To know more about the4th edition of the event itself: acties.trends.knack.be

    Brussels
  • Dutch Care Bond

     |  Amsterdam

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    Dutch Care Bond

    Sounding of the gong for Dutch Care Bond

    Enternext (the Euronext initiative for financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises), ActiZ, Creditreform, AFS, Rutger & Posch and ILFA jointly develop the Dutch Care Bond.

    This standard program for the issuance of bonds is designed in recent months along with eight HMOs. The care sector in the coming years require funding since the number of over-80s will double, while the budget does not grow.

    The HMOs hope to collect approximately € 150 million with the bonds for necessary funding for investments, particularly in real estate and new developments in that context. Members will be intensively supported by the knowledge partners in the development of the bond.

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    Amsterdam Logistics Board

     |  Amsterdam

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    Amsterdam Logistics Board

    Sounding of the gong by Amsterdam Logistics Board reaffirms cooperation with Euronext

    Dertje Meijer, CEO of the Port of Amsterdam, sounds the closing gong at Euronext in her role as president of the Amsterdam Logistics Board (ALB). This reinforces a partnership which symbolizes connecting clusters vital for the new economy in the Amsterdam metropolitan area; logistics, ICT and financial and business services.

    The Amsterdam Logistics Board is a partnership of businesses, educational institutes and government to maintain and strengthen the international competitiveness of the Amsterdam metropolitan region as a logistics hub. The members of the ALB work on a coherent set of concrete projects that provide a strong impulse to the quality of logistics services and supply chains in the Amsterdam metropolitan area.

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  • Volvo Ocean Race Team Brunel

     |  Amsterdam

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    Volvo Ocean Race Team Brunel

    Sounding of the gong announces arrival of Volvo Ocean Race Team Brunel

    Brunel founder Jan Brand announces the arrival of Team Brunel in the Volvo Ocean Race to The Hague by sounding the gong. It marks the fortieth anniversary of Brunel (ticker symbol: BRNL) and the return of Team Brunel Netherlands.

    For the third time in its history, Brunel is the proud title sponsor of a team in the Volvo Ocean Race, the most prestigious sailing race around the world. A struggle between man and nature in its purest and competitive form. On 18, 19 and 20 June, the largest sailing event in the world will moor at The Hague/Scheveningen before the teams set sail to Gothenburg for the final leg of this year's race.

    There are many activities around the harbor and at the Zuiderstrand Theatre in Scheveningen during the three-day Volvo Ocean Race Festival The Hague, including the possibility to admire the spectacular racing boat of Team Brunel.

    For more information: www.brunelsailing.net

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  • Wallix

     |  Paris

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    Wallix

    EnterNext welcomes Wallix on Alternext in Paris

    Jean-Noël de Galzain, CEO of Wallix, rings the opening bell.

    Wallix specializes in publishing IT security software suites. The group offers traceability and control solutions for the management of privileged user accesses, guaranteeing the traceability of their sessions and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. In addition, Wallix offers technical support and maintenance services.

    Paris
  • Young Entrepreneurs Parliament

     |  Amsterdam

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    Young Entrepreneurs Parliament

    Young Entrepreneurs Parliament visits Beursplein 5

    The Young Entrepreuners Parliament visits Beursplein 5 and opens trading, followed by the first meeting of the Young Entrepreneurs Parliament, an initiative of Flevum Corporate Council, Euronext, NieuweStroom, the Network of Amsterdam Heroes and Optiver.

    The business community is increasingly formed by young and enthusiastic entrepreneurs who want to give back to society and at the same time start up innovative new companies. Society challenges are being tackled by a new generation of entrepreneurs and their start-ups. These enthusiastic entrepreneurs are driven by impact, have bold ideas and are the leaders of the future. This meeting for young entrepreneurs encourages them to exchange ideas and to inspire each other.

    For more information: www.flevum.nl

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  • Evi van Lanschot

     |  Amsterdam

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    Evi van Lanschot

    Evi van Lanschot celebrates 2nd birthday by sounding the gong

    The team behind Evi van Lanschot, led by Andries van Luijk, opens trading by sounding the gong. Evi was launched two years ago by Van Lanschot as the online coach for the establishment and preservation of capital. The entry limit of € 10,000 makes the expertise of the private bankers of Van Lanschot available for all levels, including starters on the capital market.

    In two years’ time, the assets under management of Evi grew to over € 1 billion due to the deposits of customers in the Netherlands and Belgium who opted for the savings and investment opportunities offered by Evi. Evi achieved good investment results and is successful in attracting new, often younger customers who are first investing. Van Lanschot also uses the technology behind Evi for new concepts such as CompliantBeheer - specifically designed for employees of large accounting firms - and Evi Retirement, a solution for tax-efficient wealth accumulation for retirement for entrepreneurs, freelancers and employees.

    For more information: www.evivanlanschot.nl

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  • Turenne Investissement

     |  Paris

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    Turenne Investissement

    EnterNext welcomes Turenne Investissement on Euronext in Paris

    François Lombard, CEO of Turenne Investissement, rings the opening bell.

    Turenne Investissement is an investment company that specializes in acquiring shares in primarily unlisted and high growth companies having capitalization under EUR100 million.At the end of 2013, the group's portfolio amounted, in book value, to EUR25.6 million broken down primarily by type of shares into the health (52%), services (18%), specialized distribution (15%) and industries sectors (3%).

    Paris
  • CFO of the Year

     |  Amsterdam

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    CFO of the Year

    CFO of the Year, Renier Vree of ARCADIS, visits Beursplein 5

    ARCADIS CFO Renier Vree was elected CFO of the Year and sounds the gong for this occasion. ARCADIS is listed on Euronext Amsterdam (ticker symbol: ARCAD) and is the leading global natural and built asset design & consultancy firm. 

    The jury of organizer CFO Association praised Vree for the important role he plays in acquisitions. "As CFO, Vree is in the lead at the (fast) and crucial integration of the acquired businesses, limiting risks and achieving the intended efficiency. Vree clearly keeps an eye for the soft side of integration, consulting is after all a people business."

    For more information: www.arcadis.com  

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  • Millennium bcp

     |  Lisbon

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    Millennium bcp

    Millennium bcp rings the closing bell in Lisbon

    CFO of Millennium bcp rang the closing bell to commemorate the results of the Offer of debt for Equity swap. With this operation, the bank increases the share capital in more than EUR400 million.

    Lisbon
  • Deloitte Technology Fast50

     |  Amsterdam

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    Deloitte Technology Fast50

    Deloitte Technology Fast50 opens trading by sounding the gong

    The Technology Fast50 is a competition for the 50 fastest growing companies in the Netherlands and started 15 years ago to recognize the exceptional performance of these companies. It is organized by Deloitte in collaboration with partners ABN AMRO, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland, Euronext, Spaces and new partner Kennedy Van der Laan.The Fast50 are the top entrepreneurs of the future, who take a leading role in their field. The Rising Star is a special price that is awarded to emerging innovative companies that are less than five years old.

    The 2014 winners open trading by sounding the gong. The Fast50 ranking of 2015 will be published on 15 October. Registration for the 16th edition of the Technology Fat50 is possible until 30 June.

    For more information: www.fast50.nl

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  • IPO SPIE

     |  Paris

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    IPO SPIE

    Gauthier Louette, Chief Executive Officer of SPIE, sounds the bell to open the European markets at Euronext in Paris on the occasion of the initial public offering of SPIE.

    As the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communication, SPIE supports its customers to design, build, operate and maintain facilities that are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
    With nearly 500 locations in 34 countries and 37,000 employees, SPIE posted in 2013 –on a pro forma basis including 2013 acquisitions– consolidated production of €5,1 billion over its four strategic segments “Energies” (23%), “e-fficient buildings” (24%), “Smart city” (35%)  and “Industry services” (18%) and consolidated EBITA of €315 million.

     

    Paris