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Every day at exactly 9am, trading on Euronext Amsterdam is ceremonially opened by sounding the gong.
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De gong; een eewenoude traditie

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

  • 1-year listing Cabka

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    Cabka celebrates 1-year listing at Euronext Amsterdam

    Manuel Beja, Chairman of Cabka's Supervisory Board, sounded the Gong this morning on the occasion of the company’s first listing anniversary.

    Cabka, which specialises in the manufacturing of recycled plastic pallets and large containers, listed on 1 March 2022 after a successful acquisition by the SPAC, Dutch Star Companies Two. 

    The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

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  • Research 'Drivers of Young Investors'

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    Euronext Amsterdam and ABN Amro - Research presentation on 'Drivers of Young Investors'

    The number of Dutch young adults that privately invest is increasing. With the emergence of new types of assets (cryptos, NFTs) and new channels (online finfluencers), it is very important that established parties continue to connect with the next generation of investors.

    Commissioned by Euronext Amsterdam and ABN AMRO, research agency Beautiful Lives conducted research into the motives of young investors.

    Dirk Donker, Head of Retail Services at Euronext Amsterdam, received the experts involved in the research this morning for a traditional Gong ceremony, after which the research results were published.

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  • 35th anniversary IBS Capital

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    Celebrating 35th anniversary of IBS Capital

    Today, IBS Capital's team was welcomed to Beursplein 5 to celebrate IBS Capital's 35th anniversary.

    To celebrate the occasion, Ellen Zwarter, Senior Relationship Manager sounded the Gong in the presence of IBS Capital's team.

    The group was welcomed by Henry van Glabbeek, Corporate Secretary at Euronext Amsterdam.

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  • Robeco Sustainable Property Equities Funds

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    Celebrating 25th anniversary of Robeco’s Sustainable Property Equities Funds

    Today marks the 25th anniversary of Robeco’s Sustainable Property Equities fund. Portfolio Manager Folmer Pietersma, on behalf of the entire investment team, sounded the Gong to celebrate the occasion.

    Robeco Sustainable Property Equities is an actively managed fund that invests in stocks in developed countries across the world.

    The group was welcomed by Francesco Valdini, Product Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.

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  • Philips Innovation Award

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    Philips Innovation Award

    The Philips Innovation Award is the largest student entrepreneurship award in the Netherlands. The Philips Innovation Award (PHIA) 2023 board, along with winners Plense Technologies and ExCulture, sounded the Gong to celebrate a successful year. The group was welcomed by Anastasia Kremleva, Head of Service Desk Operations at Euronext Amsterdam.

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  • InsigerGilissen

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    InsigerGilissen

    InsingerGilissen is celebrating its anniversary of 35 years of providing services to independent asset managers in the Netherlands. The firm has chosen to invite their valued client, Van Lieshout & Partners, to celebrate this. The InsigerGilissen and Van Lieshout & Partners teams were welcomed by Kelly Goslinga, Senior Index Operations Analyst at Euronext Amsterdam.

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    Amsterdam
  • ING Bank – Introduction of SDG Impact

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    ING Bank – Introduction of SDG Impact

    ING Bank is expanding its offering for asset managers who want to make sustainable choices. As of 15 May, ING Bank has introduced a fifth investment strategy called SDG Impact.  To celebrate this occasion, Simon Wiersma, Investment Manager at ING Bank, sounded the Gong. The team of ING Bank was welcomed by Dirk Donker, Head of Financial Derivatives at Euronext Amsterdam.

    ING Bank – Introduction of SDG Impact
    Amsterdam
  • AFC Ajax – 25 listing anniversary

     |  Amsterdam

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    AFC Ajax – 25 listing anniversary

    AFC Ajax has been listed on Euronext Amsterdam since 11 May 1998, at the time a unique event in the Netherlands. Today, Ajax remains the only soccer club in the Netherlands to be listed. To celebrate this milestone, Susan Lenderink, CFO of AFC Ajax N.V., sounded the Gong.

    The group was welcomed by Simone Huis in 't Veld, CEO at Euronext Amsterdam, and René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

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  • 16th edition Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference

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    Van Lanschot Kempen – 16th edition Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference

    Today, Anne van Lint, Specialist Life Sciences Sales US at Van Lanschot Kempen, sounded the Gong on the occasion of the sixteenth edition of their Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference.

    This event, taking place 25 and 26 April, has grown in recent years into a central meeting place for global institutional investors and European Life Sciences companies.

    The Van Lanschot Kempen team was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

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    Amsterdam
  • Euronext Fixed Income Advisory Committee 2023

     |  Amsterdam

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    Euronext Fixed Income Advisory Committee 2023

    Today, the Fixed Income Advisory Committee held their 5th edition of their event at Beursplein 5.

    During this hybrid event, market participants are updated on Fixed Income activities.

    To celebrate the opening of this event, Nancy Pham, Head of Electronic Credit Sales EMEA at UBS sounded the Gong to open.

    The group was welcomed by Simone Huis in 't Veld, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam.

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  • LeanIX – Successful IFRS conversion towards IPO readiness

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    LeanIX – Successful IFRS conversion towards IPO readiness

    To celebrate the successful IFRS conversion towards IPO readiness, Alquinn Favis, Head of Accounting at LeanIX, sounded today’s opening gong at Beursplein 5.

    Headquartered in Bonn Germany, LeanIX is a former participant of Techshare, Euronext’s pre-IPO education programme dedicated to ambitious and successful European tech companies.

    Founded in 2012, with more than 950 customers and 500 team members across the world, LeanIX offers SaaS solutions to help to achieve transparency and control over IT enterprise architectures, SaaS, and microservices landscapes.

    The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

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  • 25th listing anniversary NSI

     |  Amsterdam

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    NSI – 25th listing anniversary

    It was exactly 25 years ago today that NSI listed on Euronext Amsterdam. The Dutch office investor offers flexible real estate solutions for healthy and sustainable offices.

    Alianne de Jong, CFO of NSI, sounded the Gong today in the presence of her team to celebrate the listing anniversary.

    NSI was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

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    Amsterdam
  • Heijmans – 100-year anniversary

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    Heijmans – 100-year anniversary

    Heijmans, listed on Euronext Amsterdam since 1993, saw the light of day 100 years ago. Over the past century, the Brabant family business has grown from a road-building company to a company of distinction with activities in construction, engineering and real estate.

    In celebration of this special anniversary, Gavin van Boekel, CFO of Heijmans, sounded the Gong this morning.

    He and his team were welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

    Heijmans – 100-year anniversary Heijmans - Euronext Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
  • NVA Autism week

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    Brunel - NVA Autism week

    Brunel opened the trading day together with the Dutch Autism Association (NVA) to celebrate next week’s World Autism Day on Sunday 2 April.

    The Gong was sounded by Pascal van IJzendoorn, Regional Director at NVA North Holland, author and speaker.

    The group was welcomed by Marianne Aalders, Communication Manager of Euronext Amsterdam.

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  • ABN AMRO Bank

     |  Amsterdam

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    ABN AMRO Bank N.V. accessing the AEX and AEX ESG Index

    Earlier this month it was announced that ABN AMRO Bank N.V., one of the thirteen original funds in the AEX Index, has rejoined the first national blue-chip index in Europe.

    In 1983, the AEX Index had thirteen funds: ABN Bank, Ahold, Akzo, Amro Bank, Gist-Brocades, Heineken, Hoogovens, KLM, Royal Dutch, Nationale Nederlanden, Philips, Unilever and Nedlloyd.

    As of 20 March 2023, ABN AMRO Bank N.V. has joined both the AEX Index and the AEX ESG Index.

    To celebrate this important milestone, Jennifer Paffen, Chair Future Generations Board ABN AMRO Bank N.V. , opened the trading day this morning.

    The group was welcomed by Simone Huis in 't Veld, CEO at Euronext Amsterdam

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  • Alfen – 5-year listing anniversary

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    Alfen – 5-year listing anniversary

    Today marked the fifth anniversary of the listing of the company Alfen.

    Alfen provides products and services such as transformer stations, energy storage systems and charging stations for electric cars. This is how the company works to create a reliable and sustainable electricity grid for the future.

    On the occasion of the listing anniversary, Michelle Lesh, Chief Commercial Officer of Alfen, sounded the Gong in the presence of the team.

    The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

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    Amsterdam
  • ASR Nederland

     |  Amsterdam

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    ASR Nederland in AEX Index

    ASR Nederland will be included in the AEX Index as of Monday 20 March. ASR Nederland also maintains its position in the AEX ESG Index. 

    To celebrate this milestone Jack Julicher, Director of ASR Asset Management, opened the trading day by sounding the Gong. 

    The group was welcomed by Simone Huis in 't Veld, CEO at Euronext Amsterdam, and René van Vlerken, Head of Listing.

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  • Van Lanschot Kempen in AMX Index

     |  Amsterdam

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    Van Lanschot Kempen in AMX Index

    Van Lanschot Kempen NV will be included in the AMX Index as of Monday 20 March. At the same time, the company will also become part of the AEX ESG Index. 

    To celebrate this milestone Anniek Braat, Teamleader entrepreneurs at Van Lanschot Kempen, opened the trading day by sounding the Gong. 

    The team of Van Lanschot Kempen was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

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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. 

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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. 

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