The gong: an age-old tradition
The Amsterdam Stock Exchange is the oldest stock exchange in the world and a household name in the Netherlands and abroad. As early as the 17th century, trading was opened and closed by sounding a gong. Today, all securities trading is automated and the opening is a ceremonial act. Directors of listed companies, business people, politicians and charity ambassadors have helped keep this tradition alive in recent years.
Amsterdam Gong Ceremonies
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B&S Group S.A.
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B&S Group announced it has reached agreement on the acquisition of a 70% stake in Lagaay Medical Group. To mark the occasion Bert Meulman, CEO of B&S Group, sounds the gong (symbol BSGR).
Bert Meulman, CEO of B&S Group; “Lagaay and B&S Group have similar strategies and serve identical markets. As a single source supplier of medical and pharmaceutical products to marine, offshore and remote locations, Lagaay has built a strong reputation internationally. Adding their knowledge and specialised product category to our current health & beauty offering in maritime and remote operations, complements our specialty distribution model within the B&S segment of the Group.”
B&S Group
B&S Group is a value adding distribution partner for consumer goods in attractive channels and across specialised markets globally. With a well trained and experienced workforce of over 2,000 employees, the Group serves as a trusted and reliable partner in selected channels and markets.
B&S Group provides essential distribution services, solving supply chain complexities and offering compelling value along the value chain. It operates a flexible, well-invested and highly efficient distribution platform. Powered by high capacity, partly robotised warehouses and delivered with expertise in customs and compliance, the Group offers a wide and relevant assortment to its customers in more than 100 countries worldwide.
For more information: bs-group-sa.com
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Rouws & Ceulen 20 years cooperation InsingerGilissen
As part of its celebrations to mark 35 years as an independent asset manager, Rouws & Ceulen will open the trading day at the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange. Rob Rouws, co-founder of Rouws & Ceulen, sounds the gong.
Another reason for celebration is the almost twenty-year-old cooperation with InsingerGilissen as a custodian bank.
Rouws & Ceulen
Rouws & Ceulen is an independent asset manager, all shares are owned by Rouws & Ceulen. Rouws & Ceulen is not part of a bank, has no own funds or products and has a completely independent investment policy
InsignerGilissen
InsingerGilissen Bankiers N.V. is a private bank aimed at wealthy individuals and families, foundations, associations and institutional parties. InsingerGilissen also provides specific services to independent asset managers.
For more information: insingergilissen.nl
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World Autism Day
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Brunel opens the stock exchange on behalf of the Dutch Autism Association (NVA) on World Autism Day. Femke Dijkstra, one of the founders of the Brunel Foundation, sounds the gong.
World Autism Day
World Autism Day coincides with the NVA Autism Week 2019. This year, the theme of the Autism Week 2019 is ‘Autism Works’ and the NVA hopes to bridge the gap between employers and people with autism. More than 55 percent of people with autism are unemployed but could be a valuable addition to the work floor. The NVA find this incompatible with the scarcity on the labor market, where there are tens of thousands of unfilled vacancies.
The NVA will also award the Autism Kindness Award on World Autism Day to one individual and one organization committed to enabling the participation of people with Autism.
Brunel
As an employment service provider, Brunel supports this initiative and collaborates with NVA on the WorkWeb-Autism project. This online tool helps people with Autism find suitable employment opportunities. This is just one of the initiatives by the NVA that fits Brunel’s mission: ‘to help create a better future for professionals and a better planet for future professionals’.
For more information: autisme.nl autismeweek.nl
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Triodos Investment Management opens trading day
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Exactly one year ago Triodos Investment Management insourced the financial asset management of its four listed SRI funds. To celebrate this Erik Breen, Director SRI at Triodos Investment Management, sounds the gong.
Triodos Investment Management
The transition has allowed Triodos IM to more holistically integrate the sustainability and financial analysis of public equities and bonds, contributing to a stronger engagement position with companies.
Erik Breen, Director SRI at Triodos IM: “Since the 1990s, Triodos Investment Management has contributed to the industry-wide adoption of socially responsible investing. Building on our pioneering track record, we now increasingly enable our clients to truly invest with impact through listed equities and bonds, and to strengthen their contribution to a more sustainable society.”
For more information: triodos-im.com
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DPA Group N.V. celebrates 20th listing anniversary
DPA will be listed on Euronext Amsterdam for 20 years (ticker: DPA). To celebrate this special event, CEO Eric Winter sounds the gong to open the trading day at Euronext Amsterdam.
“The scarcity on the labor market makes it especially important that DPA continues to distinguish itself as an attractive employer because of the opportunities we offer our employees for professional development and personal growth. The stock exchange listing contributes to transparent business operations and to our visibility and image. It’s, therefore, a great pleasure for me to perform the traditional gong ceremony”, says Eric Winter.
About DPA
DPA connects professionals with assignments and (temporary) jobs at leading organizations. At DPA, professionals have room to discover and grow. This way, they continuously improve their performance and that of DPA’s clients. The power of DPA is its large workforce of highly qualified niche-specialized professionals, supplemented by a high-quality network of self-employed professionals. Plus an availability that always anticipates future needs.
For more information: dpa.nl
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Financieele Dagblad wins European Newspaper of the Year
The Dutch financial daily newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad (FD) was named ‘European Newspaper of the Year’. To mark the occasion Hans Spoelman, head of design, sounds the gong.
About the FD
Het Financieele Dagblad is the source of news and inspiration 24 hours a day for financial and economic developments worldwide at any time of the day, online but also on paper. The media house specializes in the latest news, but also in in-depth articles that look to tomorrow. The FD attaches great importance in presenting reliable facts and in-depth insights.
European Newspaper of the Year
In 2017 the FD set itself the goal of producing the best newspaper for the digital age. What followed was a restyling, both conceptually and in design. This revamped newspaper was presented on 10 September 2018, and the new concept and design were enthusiastically by readers. In December, experts in the field named the FD the European Newspaper of the Year. This award lasts for a year until the following ‘election’.
For more information: fd.nl
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NIBC Holding N.V. one year listed
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Honoring the first listing anniversary of NIBC Holding N.V. (ticker; NIBC), Anita Ye, Equity Research analyst Life Sciences by NIBC Equity research opens the market.
NIBC Bank
NIBC is an enterprising bank focused on clients’ most decisive financial moments. Headquartered in The Hague, NIBC Holding also has offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt and London.
For more information: nibc.com
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Mandeville Academy
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George Jeandarme and Luke de Boeverre, students of Mandeville academy and Club Cent Cinquate Plus, sound the gong.
Mandeville Academy
Mandeville Academy Gouda started in 2018 as a school for gifted young people, aged between 16 and 25. Mandeville Academy offers a group of ambitious gifted young adults the opportunity to get acquainted with a wide spectrum of scientific disciplines and social issues at the highest level.
Club Cent Cinquante Plus
CCCP is Mandeville's initiative for the youngest, most brilliant children in the Netherlands. This group of children is so smart that at the age of 8-11 they have completed their high school education. They are now too young for the university and even a university-education does not always fit.
For this group it is important that they function "normally" as long as possible. A necessary requirement is that they are challenged enough, intellectually.
For this group of children, Mandeville organizes monthly excursions with lectures, to interesting places in society and business.
For more information: mandevilleacademy.nl
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Global Money Week
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Global Money Week & International Aflatoun Day 2019
The 8th edition of Global Money Week (GMW) and the 9th edition of International Aflatoun Day was kick-started at the Euronext Amsterdam by Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI), Aflatoun International, and students.
Aflatoun Day
Aflatoun Day, initiated by Aflatoun International, is a wonderful occasion to engage children, youth and teachers on social and financial education programs. First launched in 2011, yearly celebrated on 17 March, it became the inspiration for an idea of GMW.Global Money Week
Global Money Week, a CYFI initiative, is an annual financial awareness campaign built to inspire children and young people to learn about money matters, livelihoods and entrepreneurship. GMW is held in partnership with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the African Union Commission. Since 2012, the Campaign has reached over 32 million children and young people in over 165 countries worldwide.For more information: globalmoneyweek.org | childfinanceinternational.org | aflatoun.org
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Alfen one year listed
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On the occasion of being listed for one year at Euronext Amsterdam (Ticker; ALFEN), Jeroen van Rossen, Financial Director, sounds the gong.
Alfen
Dutch-based Alfen is operating internationally in the heart of the energy transition, as a specialist in energy solutions for the future. With its 80-years’ history, Alfen has a unique combination of activities. Alfen designs develops and produces smart grids, energy storage systems, and electric vehicle charging equipment and combines these in integrated solutions to address the electricity challenges of its clients.
Alfen has demonstrated significant profitable growth over the past few years. Alfen has market-leading positions in the Netherlands and experiences fast international growth benefiting from its first mover advantage. Alfen has proven concepts and mature products in each of its business lines and is well positioned to participate in the expected high market growth. Alfen expects that the energy transition will accelerate, while the company is pursuing an internationalization strategy and is benefiting from cross-selling opportunities between its three business lines.
For more information: alfen.com
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Winner MKB Export Award
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Leentjes Poeder Pret is the winner of the MKB Export Award 2018. To celebrate this Marleen de Haan, Director, opens the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
MKB Export Award
MKB Export Award is an initiative of MKB-Netherlands and various partners. The aim of the award is to stimulate entrepreneurs to operate internationally or to expand existing international activities.
For more information: mkbexportaward.nl poederpret.nl
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417th Anniversary of the Amsterdam Exchange
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This year, the Amsterdam exchange, the oldest stock exchange in the world, celebrates its 417th anniversary. Euronext celebrates this special occasion together with Stichting Capital Amsterdam, the Netherlands Economic Historic Archive (NEHA), and the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences (KNAW). To celebrate this Jessica Dijkman, secretary of NEHA sounds the gong.
In Dutch exchange history, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) plays a key role. In 1602, it was the first company to go to the exchange, which makes it the founder of the first stock exchange: the Amsterdam exchange. The first initial public offering was no standalone event. Another important innovation preceded it: the invention of the modern company - the limited liability company - by this very VOC.
For more information: aex.nl neha.com capitalamsterdam.com
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Acquisition of Charlie Temple by GrandVision
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Leon Planken, the founder of Charlie Temple, sounds the gong to celebrate that Charlie Temple has been acquired by GrandVision, global leader in optical retailing. GrandVision is listed at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange (Ticker: GVNV).
Charlie Temple
Charlie Temple is the fastest growing prescription eyewear e-tailer in the Netherlands. Charlie Temple was founded in May 2016 and strongly focuses its efforts on customer centricity and growth. In 2017 Charlie Temple made it to the top-10 most innovative e-commerce companies according to Emerce.For more information: charlietemple.com
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Faber Halbertsma Group
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Pooling Partners becomes Faber Halbertsma Group
With a team of colleagues, Stan Peeters ,CFO of Faber Halbertsma Group, sounds the gong to underline the name change of the Dutch family business, operating throughout Europe.
Faber Halbertsma Group
A family owned company with a history dating back to 1891, Faber Halbertsma Group is one of Europe’s leading poolers and is a producer of sustainable wooden products. Faber Halbertsma Group is an exponent of the circular economy.All companies belonging to the Faber Halbertsma Group will from now on use the new company names: IPP, PAKi, PRS, vPOOL and all individual production companies.
For more information: faberhalbertsmagroup.com
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World Sleep Day
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Ronald Voogt, Managing Director of Beter Bed, sounds the gong on the occasion of today's’ World Sleep Day.
Beter Bed Holding
Beter Bed, a retail brand of Beter Bed Holding, has been an established name in the field of bedroom furnishings for more than 35 years and is the market leader in the Netherlands.
Beter Bed Holding specializes in the distribution of bedroom products and equipment. The company does this through its international retail brands Beter Bed (Netherlands and Belgium), Beddenreus (Netherlands), Matratzen Concord (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) and Sängjätten (Sweden).
Beter Bed Holding is listed at Euronext Amsterdam (Ticker: BBED).
For more information: beterbedholding.com
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ICT Group NV
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ICT Group NV expands internationally
On the occasion of becoming part of the ICT Group sounds Sam Aston, CEO Additude AB in Sweden, the gong. ICT Group is listed at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange (Ticker: ICT).
Additude
Additude, which is located in Malmö, Sweden, is one of southern Sweden’s leading IT consulting firms. The company offers market-leading services within industrial innovation processes, project engagements and consultancy. This acquisition perfectly fits ICT Group’s international expansion strategy, in which the Northern European countries are defined as important spearhead.
The acquisition opens up the opportunity to offer ICT’s proprietary OrangeNXT proposition to Additude’s existing and new clients in Sweden.
For more information: ict.eu | additude.com
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Arcadis launches innovation hub in Amsterdam
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9443746b2b48-fd2f-4ce4-ac22-4d31e50b6caaArcadis launches innovation hub in Amsterdam
Arcadis’ Global Director of Digital Innovation, Patrick van Hoof, sounds the gong at the Euronext Amsterdam to celebrate the launch of the Arcadis’ innovation hub. Arcadis is listed at Euronext Amsterdam (Ticker: ARCAD).
Innovation hub
The innovation hub aims at incubating and exploring existing and pioneering technologies to create new businesses and digital revenue streams for Arcadis. Two main programs shape the hub; the Arcadis Digital Studio Incubator and the Arcadis City of 2030 Accelerator, powered by Techstars.
Arcadis
Arcadis, the leading global Design & Consultancy firm for natural and built assets, has been improving quality of life for over 130 years. The focus areas of our work include infrastructure, water, buildings, and environmental solutions, and we have strong relationships with key decision makers at our clients worldwide.
Techstars
Techstars is the worldwide network that connects entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporations to grow their companies. Techstars operates four divisions: Techstars Startup Programs, Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs, Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships, and the Techstars Venture Capital Fund.
For more information: techstars.com arcadis.com
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60th listing anniversary Royal BAM Group nv
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Royal BAM Group NV celebrates its 150th anniversary this year and has been listed at Euronext Amsterdam for 60 years (Ticker BAMNB). To celebrate this Frans den Houter, CFO, sounds the gong.
BAM Group NV
Royal BAM Group NV is a construction group active in Construction and Property, Civil engineering and Public-Private Partnerships. BAM occupies a leading position in five European home markets: the Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Germany. In addition, the Group delivers projects in Denmark, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. BAM International operates in various niche markets worldwide. “Building the present, creating the future.”
According to Frans den Houter: 'The construction industry is one of the most relevant economic factors. As one of the major players in the European construction sector, BAM aims to create maximum value for shareholders. Next to this BAM attaches great importance to safety, sustainability, and digitalization. Our listing on Euronext Amsterdam contributes to the recognition of our significance to society. It is, therefore, a pleasure for me to open the stock exchange.’
For more information: bam.com
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Would you like to sound the gong with your company at Beursplein 5?
Open the trading day at Euronext Amsterdam
Companies or institutions that have a natural connection to the Amsterdam capital market can be invited to take part in a gong ceremony. For example, this might be to mark a special milestone or to raise awareness of a charity.
The ceremony starts with a reception hosted by a senior Euronext Amsterdam representative in the former Board Room at Beursplein 5. Just before 9 am, the participants and their guests take their place on the gong stage to open the trading day, The gong is sounded at 9 am precisely. The group then returns to the Boardroom for a cup of coffee.
Media coverage
The gong strike is broadcast live every morning on RTL Z. A picture of the gong strike illustrates the daily stock market report on the Financiële Telegraaf's website. In addition, Euronext shares the images on its social media channels.
Photos and video footage taken of the gong ceremony are shared with guests, who are free to use them for their own communications and on social media.
Practical information
Programme
Timings for gong ceremonies at Beursplein 5 are as follows:
Reception: 8.30 am
Sounding of the gong: 9.00 am
End: 9.15 - 9.30 am
Group size: minimum 8 people, maximum 15 people.
There is no charge for the gong ceremony.
Additional options
You can combine your gong ceremony with the Amsterdam Exchange Experience: a special tour of the stock exchange building.
Or if you would like to use the gong ceremony to kick off a conference or event, consider organising your event at Beursplein 5. Euronext has several historic rooms where events for 10 to 150 people can be held.
The Euronext Events Team will be happy to give you all the information you need about the options available.