All Bell ceremonies
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“Knowledge for Growth”
| Brussels
85722411d2e3-ec64-4a36-86c7-7f3d8d02ca85“Knowledge for Growth”
La douzième édition de « Knowledge for Growth » s’est ouverte au son de la cloche Euronext. Et c’est Steven Peters (CFO van Mithra ) et Henk Joos (Managing Director de FlandersBio) qui ont eu l’honneur de donner le coup d’envoi de cette conférence dédiée aux sciences de la vie, qui est avec plus de 450 entreprises et organisations participantes, l’une des plus grandes en son genre d’Europe.
Brussels
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Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award
| Amsterdam
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Finalists Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award open trading
Alexander Rinnooy Kan along with the finalists of the Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award will strike the bell, announcing the award ceremony on 26 May. This Amsterdam prize is awarded to the most innovative scientific idea with a commercial or social application. The afternoon, which is dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship, will be opened by alderperson Kajsa Ollongren.
Ten finalists will pitch their idea on Thursday, May 26th for a jury, chaired by Alexander Rinnooy Kan, and the public. The idea should not only fulfill a need in society but also have a practical application. Prior to the final a matchmaking event will take place where researchers and students share their ideas and new technologies via speed dates with companies, entrepreneurs and investors. The submitted innovations and new technologies offer breakthrough solutions for a variety of social issues.
The Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award was established 11 years ago to make knowledge from Amsterdam universities and research centers more visible and to foster entrepreneurship. The objective is to stimulate cooperation between knowledge institutions and companies. The Award is organized by IXA (Innovation Exchange Amsterdam, the valorisation center of the University of Amsterdam (UvA), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center (VUmc), Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA) and the Amsterdam Medical Centre (AMC) in collaboration with the City of Amsterdam and Amsterdam Science Park.
For more information: www.ixa.nl
Amsterdam
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IPO ForFarmers
| Amsterdam
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Euronext welcomes ForFarmers on Euronext Amsterdam
Euronext welcomes ForFarmers (ticker symbol: FFARM), the European market leader of conventional and organic feed solutions for livestock on Euronext Amsterdam. Yoram Knoop, CEO ForFarmers, sounds the gong to celebrate the listing.
The listing on Euronext Amsterdam will enable institutional investors to invest in the company, further enhance ForFarmers’ public profile and brand recognition and create better liquidity for existing holders of securities.
ForFarmers is an internationally operating company active in the area of conventional and organic feed solutions for livestock. With sales of approximately 9.1 million tons of feed annually, ForFarmers is a market leader in Europe. With its products, ForFarmers offers customers additional knowledge and advice in the areas of feed, animal keeping and business development.
Net sales amounts to € 2.2 billion.For more information: www.forfarmersgroup.eu
Amsterdam
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Introduction en bourse de Kerlink
Introduction en bourse de Kerlink sur Alternext
William Gouesbet, Président-directeur général, Kerlink sonne l'ouverture des marchés à Paris.
Kerlink est spécialisé dans le développement et la fabrication d’infrastructures de télégestion et de relevé des données à distance. La société propose notamment des boîtiers pour les bus de transport public afin de connaître en direct l’état du trafic, de géolocaliser les véhicules et de gérer la billettique, des boîtes pour les trains afin de contrôler la traçabilité des wagons ainsi que des équipements pour les fournisseurs d’énergie afin d’effectuer le télérelevé des compteurs d'eau et de gaz.
Paris
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European Corporate Governance Conference
| Amsterdam
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NCD opens trading to mark European Corporate Governance Conference
The Netherlands association of Corporate Directors(NCD) opens trading at the Amsterdam exchange, on the occasion of the 18th European Corporate Governance Conference as part of the European Presidency of the Netherlands. The conference on May 25th organized by the NCD in collaboration with ecoDa and the European Commission is an ideal moment to look ahead with European directors and supervisory board members and anticipate; what do the changes and the shift towards Corporate Social Entrepreneurship mean for the future of supervision and leadership.
In line with ‘Disruptive Thoughts, Entrepreneurial Action!’ a variety of international Opinion leaders will provide you with all the future proof lessons learned, complemented with inspiration sessions and striking examples of Social Entrepreneurs. Participants of the conference contribute to the debate on 'Future Proof Governance', meet their fellow European directors, board members, stakeholders and experts, see inspiring examples of ‘Future Proof’ sustainable initiatives and companies, find out how they can make a difference in a role as a (non) executive director and explore the ‘next case’ with fellow participants concerning sustainable governance.
For more information: www.csrnl.nl
Amsterdam
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Startup Fest Europe
| Amsterdam
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HRH prince Constantijn van Oranje sounding gong ahead of Startup Fest Europe
His Royal Highness prince Constantijn van Oranje, Chairman of Startup Fest, sounds the gong ahead of Startup Fest Europe. Startup Fest Europe is a nationwide festival of events that help startups grow faster by bringing together founders, investors, business leaders and developers around specific themes.
In the first half of 2016 The Netherlands holds the presidency of the European Union. Startup Fest Europe is a great way to show the world that the West Coast of Europe is a hot bed for startups and innovation.
Startup Fest was initiated by Startup Delta after consultations in early 2015 with leaders of the Dutch startup eco system. HRH prince Constantijn van Oranje chaired these consultations and invited 75 leaders of the Dutch startup community to voice their views on how to create a true “West Coast of Europe” and bring international venture capitals and startups to the Netherlands. These week-long match making activities are a joint effort of startup hubs in the cities of Amsterdam, Arnhem, Delft, Eindhoven, Enschede, Geleen, Leeuwarden, Nijmegen, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Wageningen, Groningen and Zwolle.
For more information: www.startupfesteurope.com
Amsterdam
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The Next Web Conference
| Amsterdam
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Sounding of the gong for TNW Conference
Every year, the city of Amsterdam hosts The Next Web Conference – Europe's most important technology and innovation gathering that brings together thousands of people from all over the world, coming to see inspiring talks from world leaders. Patrick de Laive, Co-founder of The Next Web, sounds the gong.
This year’s event promises to be the biggest one yet, with heavyweight names from the tech, media, business and design world, such as YouTube Star Casey Neistat), Gary Vaynerchuck (Vaynermedia), Steve Huffman (Reddit), Werner Vogels (Amazon), Julie Zhuo (Facebook) and Peter Sunde (The PirateBay).
TNW Conference is a two-day technology festival that brings together international technology executives, top-tier investors and promising startups for two days of business and knowledge sharing. Over the past 10 editions TNW Conference has grown to be one of the leading technology events, bringing together 10,000 attendees a day and 3,000 companies from all over the world.
For more information: www.thenextweb.com
Amsterdam
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Innovation Summit female entrepreneurship
| Amsterdam
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TheNextWomen & OPZIJ sound gong for female entrepreneurship
TheNextWomen and OPZIJ sound the going to announce the Innovation Summit on 23 May at Pakhuis West Amsterdam. The Innovation Summit connects female start-ups, scale-ups, investors and business experts and is part of EU2016.
Entrepreneurs’ platform TheNextWomen offers a stage to inspiring and successful female entrepreneurs during its yearly Innovation Summit. Joining forces with OPZIJ magazine this year, TheNextWomen bridges the gap between entrepreneurs and the corporate sector. Two worlds that need to show more active participation and engagement towards each other, in order to have an inclusive ecosystem and healthy economy. At The Innovation Summit, TheNextWomen and OPZIJ will call upon their partners, political leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and the corporate sector to join forces to support ambitious female entrepreneurs.
For more information: www.thenextwomen100.nl
Amsterdam
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Successful debut of Portuguese Treasury Bonds dedicated to retail
“OTRV MAIO 2021” demand exceeds €1.2 billion
The first issue of Treasury Bonds, dedicated to retail investors, was listed in the regulated market on May 19. Initially set at €350 million, the Portuguese Treasury and Debt Management Agency (IGCP), which has issued this “OTRV Maio 2021” bond on behalf of the Portuguese government, increased the total amount to €750 million based on the demand surge on the first day of the subscription period.
Lisbon
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Teslin Capital Management
| Amsterdam
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Teslin sounds the gong on Amsterdam exchange to celebrate 25th anniversary
Teslin Capital Management, investor in small and medium-sized listed companies, sound the gong on the Amsterdam stock exchange to mark their 25th anniversary.
Teslin was set up in 1991 by Aleid Kruize and Frederik van Beuningen. Darlin, Teslin’s first fund, was followed by Todlin and Midlin. Darlin and Todlin invest in stakes of 5% or larger in small and medium-sized listed Dutch companies, while Midlin invests in medium-sized companies, primarily in the Netherlands and Germany. Teslin also manages investment company ‘Rhoon, Pendrecht en Cortgene’, which invests in agricultural land.
“Sounding the gong on the Amsterdam exchange is a great way of marking Teslin’s 25th anniversary,” says Van Beuningen. “The exchange is where companies and investors meet and we believe in what the Amsterdam exchange does. We’d love to see more fantastic Dutch companies being listed in the next few years. The stock exchange is the place to raise capital from investors to allow businesses to grow.”
For more information: www.teslin.nl
Amsterdam
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Renault celebrates 40 years cup races by sounding the gong
As a brand with over 115 years of history within the motorsport, Renault Netherlands started a sponsorship with Stichting Groot Hart to celebrate 40 years Renault cup racing. Together they sound the gong at the Amsterdam exchange.
Stichting Groot Hart is a foundation that delivers a day on the race circuit for sick children between the ages of 5 and 17 and their family. Renault Netherlands organizes activities for Groot Hart during three race meetings. The start of the co-operation between Renault and Groot Hart takes place during the Pinkster races at circuit park Zandvoort.
Stichting Groot Hart was founded by Dutch television presenter and racing driver Rob Kamphues, who is usually present at the racing days where the children and their families are treated as VIPs. The highlight of the day is when the kids get to go for a ride in a Renault Racing car next to a real racing driver.
For more information: www.cliocupbenelux.com
Amsterdam
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European Enterprise Promotion Awards
| Amsterdam
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Winners European Enterprise Promotion Awards sound gong
The winners of the Dutch finals of the European Enterprise Promotion Awards 2016 visit Beursplein 5 and open trading by sounding the gong.
The European Commission recognizes innovation with The European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA) and rewards successful examples of good business policy every year. The awards are intended for: local and regional governments, research institutions, schools and public-private partnerships that encourage entrepreneurship in creative and inspiring projects, for SMEs in particular.
The two best initiatives will represent the Netherlands at the European finals at the SME Assembly in Bratislava 30 November 2016. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency organizes the European Enterprise Promotion Awards for the European Commission on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. This year the Awards will be presented for the tenth time.
For more information: www.rvo.nl
Amsterdam
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Sif Group
| Amsterdam
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Sif Group celebrates listing on Euronext Amsterdam
EnterNext, the Euronext subsidiary dedicated to promoting and growing its SME market, welcomes Sif Group (ticker symbol: SIFG) on Euronext Amsterdam. Sif celebrates its listing by sounding the gong.
Sif is a leading manufacturer of large steel tubulars which are used as foundation components for the offshore wind and offshore oil & gas markets. The company manufactures customized tubular components for offshore foundations, predominantly in the greater North Sea region. Sif is headquartered in Roermond, the Netherlands, with a production site of over 100,000m2 and 13 production halls, strategically located along a key waterway in the Netherlands.
For more information: www.sif-group.com
Amsterdam
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ASIT biotech
| Brussels
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ASIT biotech fait ses premiers pas en Bourse
Euronext Bruxelles et Paris ont accueilli aujourd’hui ASIT biotech, une société belge spécialisée dans le traitement des allergies. Thierry Legon, CEO d’ASIT biotech, a sonné la cloche d’ouverture des marchés à Bruxelles pour saluer la première cotation de la société qui a levé 23,5 € millions lors de cette IPO. ASIT biotech rejoint de la sorte une communauté de 77 sociétés spécialisées dans les sciences de la vie cotées sur les marchés Euronext.
Brussels
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25th Roparun
| Amsterdam
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Roparun Foundation visits Beursplein 5 prior to 25th Roparun
Next Saturday the 25th Roparun will start in Hamburg and Paris and finishes Whit Monday in Rotterdam. Michael Beenhakker, Director Roparun Foundation, sounds the gong accompanied by ambassador Nelli Cooman and participants of team Unilever, team KPN and team Tref & Co.
The Roparun is a relay race of more than 500 kilometers from Paris and Hamburg to Rotterdam, in which people work as a team to give a combined sports performance in order to raise money for people who suffer from cancer.
Besides the physical challenge, the team must also make an effort to raise money for the cause. Teams do this by organizing various activities. The three teams who raise the most money and the six teams who win for their running speed are honored during the final celebration of the Roparun, which takes place a few weeks after the finish. Over the past twenty-four editions of the Roparun, more than sixty-seven million Euros have been raised.
For more information: www.roparun.nl
Amsterdam
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State Street Global Advisors
| Amsterdam
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State Street Global Advisors Launches 10 SPDR ETFs on the Euronext Exchange
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), the asset management arm of State Street Corporation recently announced that it has launched 10 World Sector SPDR ETFs, on Euronext Amsterdam. Edwin Mars, Senior Sales Manager SPDR ETF’s, sounds the gong for this occasion.
Drawing on SSGA’s heritage and experience in sector investing, with global sector assets under management totaling $105bn, SPDR ETFs has built the broadest range of physically-replicated sector ETFs in Europe. Investing in sectors enables investors to precisely target the drivers of risk and return, and adjust exposures simply and cost-efficiently, to respond to changes in the economic cycle.
SSGA is one of the leading ETF providers in the world and offers 99 ETFs in Europe, with $14 billion in assets under management (AUM). SPDR ETFs is the only European provider with a comprehensive and consistent suite of sector funds, totaling 29 ETFs across global, US and European exposures.
For more information: www.ssga.com
Amsterdam
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State Street Global Advisors
| Paris
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State Street Global Advisors Launches 10 SPDR ETFs on Euronext Amsterdam
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), the asset management arm of State Street Corporation recently announced that it has launched 10 World Sector SPDR ETFs, on Euronext Amsterdam. Olivier Paquier, Head of SPDR ETFs France, rings the bell in Paris to further celebrate this launch.
Drawing on SSGA’s heritage and experience in sector investing, with global sector assets under management totaling $105bn, SPDR ETFs has built the broadest range of physically-replicated sector ETFs in Europe. Investing in sectors enables investors to precisely target the drivers of risk and return, and adjust exposures simply and cost-efficiently, to respond to changes in the economic cycle.
SSGA is one of the leading ETF providers in the world and offers 99 ETFs in Europe, with $14 billion in assets under management (AUM). SPDR ETFs is the only European provider with a comprehensive and consistent suite of sector funds, totaling 29 ETFs across global, US and European exposures.
For more information: www.ssga.com
Paris
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Mobistar devient Orange
| Brussels
85578a07e731-2fb7-42ce-bbdd-99074b1c9c49Mobistar devient Orange
Mobistar n’est plus. Vive Orange ! C’est sous de nouvelles couleurs que les membres de la direction de Mobistar ont ouvert les marchés Euronext pour célébrer le rebranding de l’opérateur télécoms ainsi que son premier jour de cotation avec le nouveau ticker OBEL.
Ce changement permettra à l’entreprise de dynamiser sa transformation et de soutenir son développement stratégique au travers de nouveaux services. L’introduction de la marque Orange permettra à Mobistar de renforcer son positionnement sur le marché belge, comme opérateur convergent aussi bien que mobile.
Plus d’infos sur www.orange.be
Brussels