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IMCD celebrates introduction of Spotlight options by sounding the gong

IMCD celebrates the launch of Spotlight options on its shares (ticker symbol: IMD) by opening trading at Beursplein 5. Investor Relations Manager Carina Hamaker sounds the gong.

With a supplier base of more than 1,600 suppliers, 28,000 customers and a product portfolio of approximately 24,000 products, IMCD is a leading international company in sales, marketing and distribution of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals and food ingredients. With over 1500 high-calibre professionals in Europe, United States, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Brazil, IMCD offers a combination of local understanding backed by an impressive international infrastructure.

For more information: www.imcdgroup.com

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Kempen Life Sciences celebrates 10th anniversary with gong ceremony

Kempen Life Sciences celebrates its 10th anniversary by opening trading with the traditional sounding of the gong. Kempen & Co has established a strong presence in the European Life Sciences sector through the dedication to quality and the pan-European focus of the Life Sciences team.

Head of Life Sciences Sachin Soni: “We are extremely happy to see that our commitment towards the European LifeSciences sector has paid-off. We have invested in the sector even during the crisis years which has widely been recognized by European Life Sciences companies and specialist investors from the U.S. and Europe. The team has worked hard to reach this milestone and we take pride in sharing our success through the Euronext platform on our home turf in Amsterdam.”

For more information:www.kempen.nl

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Heppie foundation sounds the gong to draw attention to Heppie vacation

Nina Scmitz, director Heppie Foundation, sounds the gong to draw attention to their Heppie vacation.

The Heppie Foundation committed for this (ever growing) group of vulnerable children in the Netherlands. With the help of over 600 volunteers Heppie annually gives more than 1800 children the chance to be a child and enjoy the benefits of a social environment, playing together and perceiving positive attention. This summer, hundreds of children are enjoying a Heppie vacation. With a boost of self-confidence and positive memories, children can then look out to the future with new energy.

For more information: www.heppie.nl

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Introduction en bourse de Biophytis

Enternext accueille Biophytis sur Alternext à Paris

Stanislas Veillet, Président-directeur général & co-fondateur de Biophytis, sonne l'ouverture des marchés boursiers.

Biophytis est spécialisé dans le développement de produits nutraceutiques et de médicaments à base de phytonutriments actifs destinés au traitement des maladies métaboliques et du vieillissement.
La société dispose d'un portefeuille de 2 actifs nutraceutiques en phase clinique (Quinolia pour le traitement de l'obésité et Bixilia pour la protection de la peau des rayons UV) et de candidats médicaments en phase préclinique (traitement de l'obésité sarcopénique et de la dégénérescence maculaire liée à l'âge).

Nederlandsche Betaal & Wisselmaatschappij

Nederlandsche Betaal & Wisselmaatschappij sounds gong

Kees Gielen, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Dutch Payment & Exchange Company (NBWM), sounds the gong to open trading. NBWM celebrates that they are now able to offer currency options. They can be used to cover against unwanted currency movements.

"We focus on SMEs. The market allows for a challenger", said PJ Datema, founder of NBWM. Last month NBWM also received a license from the Financial Markets Authority. This license allows for offering currency options as well. "Customers could already use forward contracts to cover against adverse price movements. With currency options we offer our customers even more options."

For more information: www.nbwm.nl

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Tessenderlo Chemie obligations

Cotation des obligations émises par Tessenderlo Chemie

Ce mercredi 15 juillet 2015, Stefaan Haspeslagh, Président du Conseil d’Administration et CFO de Tessenderlo Group, a ouvert les marchés européens d’Euronext en sonnant la cloche pour célébrer la cotation des obligations Tessenderlo sur Euronext Bruxelles. Le placement s’élève à 250 millions d’Euros. ING Belgium a agi en tant que coordinateur global de l’opération.

Tessenderlo est un groupe international spécialisé, fournissant des solutions répondant aux besoins des secteurs de l'agriculture, de l’alimentation, du traitement de l'eau et de l'utilisation et la réutilisation efficace des ressources naturelles. Tessenderlo Chemie est cotée sur Euronext Bruxelles (symbole : TESB) et fait partie d’EnterNext, filiale dédiée à la promotion des Mid et Small Caps. Tessenderlo est reprise dans les indices Next 150 et BEL Mid.

Pour en savoir plus sur la société, rendez-vous sur www.tessenderlo.com
 

Utrecht University School of Economics Summerschool

Utrecht University School of Economics Summerschool opens trading

As part of their Summer school, Utrecht University School of Economics opens trading. The gong is sounded by Dr. Dirk Gerritsen, Assistant Professor of Finance. A group of thirty students from eighteen different countries take part in this month’s summer course ‘’Investment Theory’’

The Utrecht Summer School Summer School is the largest in Europe with more than 3,000 participants. This course is led by Mr. Gerritsen and Professor Dr. Arie Buijs (Professor of Finance). Professor. dr. Suzette Viviers from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa is also part of the Summer school.

Utrecht University School of Economics (USE) is part of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance of Utrecht University.

For more information:  www.uu.nl/use

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Cotation de LafargeHolcim

Euronext accueille LafargeHolcim sur Euronext à Paris

Eric Olsen Président-directeur général de LafargeHolcim sonne l'ouvreture des marchés boursiers.

Holcim est spécialisé dans la production et la commercialisation de matériaux de construction. Le CA par famille de produits se répartit comme suit :

• ciments et briques (60,6%) : 140,3 Mt vendues en 2014. A fin 2014, le groupe dispose de 144 sites de production implantés en Europe (34), en Asie-Pacifique (54), en Amérique latine (27), en Amérique du Nord (17), en Afrique et au Moyen Orient (12) ;
• granulats (8%) : 153,1 Mt vendues de sables, de graviers, de craies, etc. A fin 2014, Holcim dispose de 363 sites de production dans le monde ;
• autres (31,4%) : principalement béton prêt à l'emploi (37 millions de m3 vendus ; 935 sites détenus) et asphaltes (10 Mt ; 84 sites).

La répartition géographique du CA est la suivante : Europe (27,2%), Asie-Pacifique (36,2%), Amérique du Nord (17,5%), Amérique latine (15,1%), Afrique et Moyen Orient (4%).

Debut Renault Espace and Kadjar

Renault sounds gong to celebrate showroom debut of Renault Espace and Kadjar

Jean-Paul Renaux, CEO of Renault Netherlands, opened trading on Euronext Amsterdam today with the traditional sounding of the gong. The ceremony also symbolizes the showroom debut of the new Renault Espace and Kadjar, a moment with extra significance given the date: 14 July is Bastille Day, the French National Celebration.

Both new crossover models were designed by Dutchman Laurens van den Acker, Director of Industrial Design at Renault, listed at Euronext (ticker symbol: RNO).

For more information: www.renault.nl

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Extel “Best Analyst” award

Rabobank celebrates winning Extel “Best Analyst” award

David Tailleur, head of Equity Research at Rabobank Markets, opens trading at Euronext Amsterdam in presence of his direct colleagues. As such, he celebrates the achievement of the Extel “Best Analyst” Award 2015 and the runner-up position of his colleague Cor Kluis in this category. The annual Extel Broker Scorecard is the biggest and most comprehensive survey across rankings for brokers, individual analysts and salespersons with more than 18,000 participating investors.  

Tailleur: ”We are very proud that we achieved these high rankings in this prestigious survey. This again confirms the leading position that Rabobank holds in Equity Research, after having obtained the #1 position in the Institutional Investor survey 2015 earlier this year. It goes without saying that we are pleased that our clients recognize the focus and consistent quality of our Equity Research product”.

For more information: www.rabobank.com

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Cellnovo Group SA

EnterNext accueille Cellnovo Group SA sur Euronext à Paris

Eric Beard, Président-directeur général de Cellnovo Group SA, sonne la clôture des marchés boursiers.

Cellnovo est spécialisé dans le développement d'un système mobile de gestion du diabète de type 1. L'appareil comprend une micro-pompe sans fil (pompe patch), un dispositif de suivi d'activité intégré, et un combiné cellulaire avec écran tactile équipé d'un glucomètre intégré. Il s'agit d'un système qui permet aux diabétiques de mener une vie active normale tout en surveillant étroitement leur glycémie, leur utilisation d'insuline, leur activité et leur alimentation.

Benfica SAD

Benfica SAD rings the closing bell

To celebrate the listing of €45 million in bonds, Rui Cunha, deputy chairman, rang the Closing Bell. He was accompanied by Benfica SAD management team, along with the Euronext team. Bonds demand exceeded offer in 1.7 times. This bonds pay 4.75% in interest rate, and more than 5,200 investors purchased Benfica SAD 2015-2018 bonds.

Introduction en bourse de Amoéba

Enternext accueille Amoéba sur Euronext à Paris

Fabrice Plasson, Président du Directoire d’Amoéba, sonne l'ouverture des marchés boursiers.

Amoéba Biocide est spécialisé dans le développement, la production et la commercialisation de biocide biologique destiné au traitement des légionelles et des amibes dans les eaux. Ce nouvel agent désinfectant, Biomeba, détruit ces bactéries pathogènes sans impact sur les réseaux d'eau et sur l'environnement.

Introduction en bourse de Biocorp

Enternext accueille Biocorp sur Alternext à Paris

Jacques Gardette, Fondateur et Président-directeur général de Biocorp, sonne l'ouverture des marchés boursiers.

Biocorp est spécialisé dans le développement et la fabrication de dispositifs médicaux et de systèmes d'administration de médicaments. La société propose des systèmes de délivrance traditionnels, des systèmes d'injection connectés ainsi que des dispositifs de suivi.
A fin 2014, Biocorp dispose d'un site de production implanté en France.

IPO Flow Traders

IPO Flow Traders on Euronext Amsterdam

Flow Traders co-CEO Dennis Dijkstra sounded the Gong to open trading at Euronext Amsterdam. Together with co-CEO Sjoerd Rietberg, he officially opened trading in Flow Traders shares in Amsterdam.

Flow Traders is an independent technology-enabled liquidity provider in Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). Flow Traders was founded in 2004 in Amsterdam and has grown into a globally operating fin tech company with over 200 employees. With offices in Amsterdam, Singapore and Cluj, Flow Traders is active on 94 trading venues in 32 countries. In total, Flow Traders provides liquidity in over 4,000 ETP listing and trades in over 11,000 financial instruments.

Sjoerd Rietberg: “We are thrilled to complete our IPO with today’s listing on Euronext Amsterdam. The strong demand we have seen from investors, their high level of recognition of our innovative business model and track record and the support for our growth strategy confirm our confidence in a bright future as a listed company. We would like to welcome our new shareholders and are thankful for the trust they have placed in our company.”

For more information: www.flowtraders.com

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Mint Tower Capital Management

Mint Tower Capital Management sounds gong to celebrate Euronext membership

Today, Mint Tower Capital Management sounds the gong to celebrate becoming a member of Euronext. Wilrik Sinia, Director Mint Tower Capital Management, sounds the gong.

Mint Tower is the manager of the Mint Tower Arbitrage Fund, a rapidly growing open-end "absolute return" investment fund, aiming to achieve stable positive returns, irrespective of the direction of the markets.

Amsterdam based Mint Tower boasts a highly experienced investment team that combines proven arbitrage strategies, particularly in stock options and convertible bonds. These strategies have a low correlation with the equity markets and are therefore suitable as part of a diversified investment portfolio.

The membership enables Mint Tower to trade even more efficiently on Euronext markets.

For more information:  www.minttowercapital.com

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Lancement des premiers turbos sur Euronext Bruxelles par Société Générale

Lancement des premiers turbos sur Euronext Bruxelles par Société Générale

Société Générale a lancé, pour la première fois, sur Euronext Bruxelles une nouvelle gamme de produits listés : les SOCIETE GENERALE (FR) TURBOS INFINIS BEST. Afin de célébrer cet événement, Sébastien David, Sales Produits Listés France-Belgique de Société Générale a ouvert les marchés, ce mercredi 8 juillet 2015, en sonnant la cloche en compagnie de Katherine Haesaerts, Cross Asset Solutions, Sales Benelux de Société Générale.

Pour en savoir plus sur ces nouveaux produits, veuillez consulter le communiqué de presse Launch of a new product range listed on Euronext Brussels: SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE (FR) TURBOS INFINIS BEST

40th edition North Sea Jazz Festival

Sounding of the gong for 40th edition North Sea Jazz Festival

BNP Paribas opens trading as partner of North Sea Jazz to mark the 40^th edition of the festival. CEO BNP Paribas The Netherlands, Anne Marie Verstraeten, sounds the gong.

North Sea Jazz, this year held for the 10^th time in the city of Rotterdam, is the largest indoor music festival in the world, known globally as the event where the past, present and future of jazz are featured within three days. Next to a firm base of jazz many genres will pass by, such as blues, soul, funk, hip hop, world, pop and more. To give an impression of forty years of North Sea Jazz history, the festival is presenting several iconic artists from each decade starting from 1976, including Stanley Clarke, Roy Hargrove, Bill Frisell, bassist Avishai Cohen and José James.

For more information: www.northseajazz.com

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