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Verenigde Nederlandse Compagnie

08/12/2015 - 9:05AM CET | Amsterdam

Verenigde Nederlandse Compagnie

Verenigde Nederlandse Compagnie opens trading

Verenigde Nederlandse Compagnie (ticker symbol: VNC) opens trading at the Amsterdam exchange by sounding the gong.

Geert Schaaij, the CEO of Verenigde Nederlandse Compagnie, formerly Roto Smeets, has symbolically launched a new listed investment fund by sounding the gong.

The fund has three clear objectives; all acquisitions should have positive cash flow, a clear business model and have a growth potential which can create value per share. The objective is also directed to a solid dividend policy.

For more information: www.vncnv.nl

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Verenigde Nederlandse Compagnie
Verenigde Nederlandse Compagnie opens trading

Verenigde Nederlandse Compagnie (ticker symbol: VNC) opens trading at the Amsterdam exchange by sounding the gong.

Geert Schaaij, the CEO of Verenigde Nederlandse Compagnie, formerly Roto Smeets, has symbolically launched a new listed investment fund by sounding the gong.

The fund has three clear objectives; all acquisitions should have positive cash flow, a clear business model and have a growth potential which can create value per share. The objective is also directed to a solid dividend policy.

For more information: www.vncnv.nl

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08/12/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam
Deceuninck bonds

08/12/2015 - 9:00AM CET | Brussels

Deceuninck bonds

Deceuninck celebrates bond listing at Euronext Brussels

Baron PierreAlain de Smedt, Chairman of Deceuninck, opens the European stock markets with a Bell Ceremony at Euronext Brussels to celebrate the listing of the bonds issued Deceuninck for an amount of 100 million euros, with maturity of 7 years. The coupon amounts to 3.75% gross per year.

KBC acted as general coordinator in this transaction.

To know more about Deceuninck, please click on the following link : www.deceuninck.com

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Deceuninck bonds
Deceuninck celebrates bond listing at Euronext Brussels

Baron PierreAlain de Smedt, Chairman of Deceuninck, opens the European stock markets with a Bell Ceremony at Euronext Brussels to celebrate the listing of the bonds issued Deceuninck for an amount of 100 million euros, with maturity of 7 years. The coupon amounts to 3.75% gross per year.

KBC acted as general coordinator in this transaction.

To know more about Deceuninck, please click on the following link : www.deceuninck.com

08/12/2015 - 9:00AM CET Brussels
Sustainable Stock Exchange

07/12/2015 - 11:35AM CET | Paris
Sustainable Stock Exchange
COP 21: Euronext joins the U.N. Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative

Amsterdam, Brussels, Lisbon, London and Paris – 7 December 2015 – Euronext, the primary exchange in the Euro zone, today announced that it has joined the United Nations' Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative. The UN SSE initiative aims to explore how exchanges can work together with investors, regulators, and companies to enhance corporate transparency on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues and encourage responsible long-term approaches to investment.

This morning Eric Usher, Acting Head of the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI), rang the opening bell at Euronext Paris to mark the occasion. He was joined by the Chief Executives of other exchanges participating in the initiative and by the Chief Executive of ESMA.

Euronext’s five market operators^[1]have voluntarily committed—through dialogue with investors, companies and regulators— to promote sustainable, long-term investment and improved ESG governance disclosure and performance among the companies listed on their exchange.

In line with this initiative, Euronext continues to launch products related to the financing of the real economy in support of sustainability projects. These include:

Green Bonds: where funds raised are used exclusively to finance eligible Green projects such as renewable energy, sustainable land use, clean transportation, etc. In 2015, €3.84bn have already been raised through 11 green bond issues.

Sustainable indices: Euronext is working with Vigeo, the European leader in assessing companies’ and organisations’ extra-financial practices and performance, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
In addition, in November 2015, Euronext launched a new version of its Low Carbon 100 Europe Index®in partnership with Carbone 4 and CDP,introducing a more efficient means of measuring companies’ energy performance.

Commodities:Euronext has launched a number of products dedicated to financing the real economy, and our commodity contracts for milling wheat, rapeseed, corn and other products have long been relied upon as trusted global and European benchmarks. In June 2015, Euronext announced the launch of a Wood Pellet Contractleveraging favourable legislation in renewable energy to provide its clients with a product that supports renewable energy initiatives.

Stéphane Boujnah, CEO and Chairman of the Managing Board of Euronext NV, declared, “Joining the SSE initiative and partnering with the UN and our industry is another milestone in Euronext’s support for best practices in the environmental, social and governance fields, as well as for corporate social responsibility. As the leading pan-European exchange, operating regulated markets in five countries in Europe, Euronext has a responsibility to create a productive dialogue between investors and issuers, and encourage issuers to communicate their efforts in corporate sustainability. We look forward to participating in the Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative as a global forum for sharing best practices on capital markets.”

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Sustainable Stock Exchange
COP 21: Euronext joins the U.N. Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative
Amsterdam, Brussels, Lisbon, London and Paris – 7 December 2015 – Euronext, the primary exchange in the Euro zone, today announced that it has joined the United Nations' Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative. The UN SSE initiative aims to explore how exchanges can work together with investors, regulators, and companies to enhance corporate transparency on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues and encourage responsible long-term approaches to investment.

This morning Eric Usher, Acting Head of the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI), rang the opening bell at Euronext Paris to mark the occasion. He was joined by the Chief Executives of other exchanges participating in the initiative and by the Chief Executive of ESMA.

Euronext’s five market operators^[1]have voluntarily committed—through dialogue with investors, companies and regulators— to promote sustainable, long-term investment and improved ESG governance disclosure and performance among the companies listed on their exchange.

In line with this initiative, Euronext continues to launch products related to the financing of the real economy in support of sustainability projects. These include:
- Green Bonds: where funds raised are used exclusively to finance eligible Green projects such as renewable energy, sustainable land use, clean transportation, etc. In 2015, €3.84bn have already been raised through 11 green bond issues.
- Sustainable indices: Euronext is working with Vigeo, the European leader in assessing companies’ and organisations’ extra-financial practices and performance, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
  In addition, in November 2015, Euronext launched a new version of its Low Carbon 100 Europe Index®in partnership with Carbone 4 and CDP,introducing a more efficient means of measuring companies’ energy performance.
- Commodities:Euronext has launched a number of products dedicated to financing the real economy, and our commodity contracts for milling wheat, rapeseed, corn and other products have long been relied upon as trusted global and European benchmarks. In June 2015, Euronext announced the launch of a Wood Pellet Contractleveraging favourable legislation in renewable energy to provide its clients with a product that supports renewable energy initiatives.
Stéphane Boujnah, CEO and Chairman of the Managing Board of Euronext NV, declared, “Joining the SSE initiative and partnering with the UN and our industry is another milestone in Euronext’s support for best practices in the environmental, social and governance fields, as well as for corporate social responsibility. As the leading pan-European exchange, operating regulated markets in five countries in Europe, Euronext has a responsibility to create a productive dialogue between investors and issuers, and encourage issuers to communicate their efforts in corporate sustainability. We look forward to participating in the Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative as a global forum for sharing best practices on capital markets.”

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07/12/2015 - 11:35AM CET Paris
BE Semiconductor Industries

07/12/2015 - 9:05AM CET | Amsterdam

BE Semiconductor Industries

BE Semiconductor Industries celebrates 20th listing anniversary

BE Semiconductor Industries (ticker symbol: BESI) celebrates its 20th anniversary as a public company by opening trading on Euronext Amsterdam with the sounding of the gong.

Richard Blickman, CEO of Besi commented: “We are pleased to be here today to commemorate our initial listing as a public company 20 years ago. Since our inception as a public company in 1995, it has been an exciting journey as Besi has grown from being a local Dutch system and tooling manufacturer to become one of the leading semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturers in the world.’’

Besi is a leading supplier of semiconductor assembly equipment for the global semiconductor and electronics industries offering high levels of accuracy, productivity and reliability at a low cost of ownership. The company develops leading edge assembly processes and equipment for lead frame, substrate and wafer level packaging applications in a wide range of end-user markets including electronics, mobile internet, computer, automotive, industrial, LED and solar energy. Customers are primarily leading semiconductor manufacturers, assembly subcontractors and electronics and industrial companies.

For more information: www.besi.com

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BE Semiconductor Industries
BE Semiconductor Industries celebrates 20th listing anniversary

BE Semiconductor Industries (ticker symbol: BESI) celebrates its 20th anniversary as a public company by opening trading on Euronext Amsterdam with the sounding of the gong.

Richard Blickman, CEO of Besi commented: “We are pleased to be here today to commemorate our initial listing as a public company 20 years ago. Since our inception as a public company in 1995, it has been an exciting journey as Besi has grown from being a local Dutch system and tooling manufacturer to become one of the leading semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturers in the world.’’

Besi is a leading supplier of semiconductor assembly equipment for the global semiconductor and electronics industries offering high levels of accuracy, productivity and reliability at a low cost of ownership. The company develops leading edge assembly processes and equipment for lead frame, substrate and wafer level packaging applications in a wide range of end-user markets including electronics, mobile internet, computer, automotive, industrial, LED and solar energy. Customers are primarily leading semiconductor manufacturers, assembly subcontractors and electronics and industrial companies.

For more information: www.besi.com

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07/12/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam
Real estate certificate ‘Immo Mechelen City Center’

04/12/2015 - 15:11PM CET | Brussels

Real estate certificate ‘Immo Mechelen City Center’

Kim Creten, CEO of KBC Real Estate rings the bell to celebrate the first listing of the real estate certificate ‘Immo Mechelen City Center’ on Euronext Brussels. This is the first real estate certificate for private investors since 10 years.

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Real estate certificate ‘Immo Mechelen City Center’
Kim Creten, CEO of KBC Real Estate rings the bell to celebrate the first listing of the real estate certificate ‘Immo Mechelen City Center’ on Euronext Brussels. This is the first real estate certificate for private investors since 10 years.

04/12/2015 - 15:11PM CET Brussels
Business Walk of Fame

03/12/2015 - 9:05AM CET | Amsterdam

Business Walk of Fame

Nominees Business Walk of Fame visit Beursplein 5

The Business Walk of Fame praises companies that are committed to an inclusive labour market. On World Disability Day, 3 December, the Lucille Werner Foundation announces the winners of the Business Walk of Fame 2015. Lucille Werner, in presence of the nominees, calls attention to the importance of an inclusive labour market by sounding the gong.

The Business Walk of Fame is a promenade of tiles on the Claude Debussylaan at Zuidas Amsterdam. Lucille Werner: ‘’In a time where companies are forced to think about this subject in regards to the law of participation, we want to show a positive stimulating project to reward the companies that have taken their first steps.’’ The jury has selected the nominees and winners from the applications. The jury consists of several representatives from the industry, government and interests groups, as well as last year’s winners.

For more information: www.lucillewernerfoundation.nl

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Business Walk of Fame
Nominees Business Walk of Fame visit Beursplein 5

The Business Walk of Fame praises companies that are committed to an inclusive labour market. On World Disability Day, 3 December, the Lucille Werner Foundation announces the winners of the Business Walk of Fame 2015. Lucille Werner, in presence of the nominees, calls attention to the importance of an inclusive labour market by sounding the gong.

The Business Walk of Fame is a promenade of tiles on the Claude Debussylaan at Zuidas Amsterdam. Lucille Werner: ‘’In a time where companies are forced to think about this subject in regards to the law of participation, we want to show a positive stimulating project to reward the companies that have taken their first steps.’’ The jury has selected the nominees and winners from the applications. The jury consists of several representatives from the industry, government and interests groups, as well as last year’s winners.

For more information: www.lucillewernerfoundation.nl

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03/12/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam
Poulaillon

02/12/2015 - 9:44AM CET | Paris

Poulaillon

Listing on Alternext of Poulaillon

Poullailon opens the European trading day in Paris.

Poulaillon specializes in the manufacture and marketing of fresh and deep frozen bakery and pastry goods (breads, Viennese pastries, sandwiches, moricettes, mignardises, entremets, cakes, etc.). Besides, the company develops a catering activity.
At the end of 2014, products are distributed through a network of 35 stores located in France, and via hypermarkets, local retailers, the out-of-home dining, vending machines, etc.

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Poulaillon
Listing on Alternext of Poulaillon

Poullailon opens the European trading day in Paris.

Poulaillon specializes in the manufacture and marketing of fresh and deep frozen bakery and pastry goods (breads, Viennese pastries, sandwiches, moricettes, mignardises, entremets, cakes, etc.). Besides, the company develops a catering activity.
At the end of 2014, products are distributed through a network of 35 stores located in France, and via hypermarkets, local retailers, the out-of-home dining, vending machines, etc.

02/12/2015 - 9:44AM CET Paris
Shell LiveWIRE Award 2015

02/12/2015 - 9:05AM CET | Amsterdam

Shell LiveWIRE Award 2015

Finalists Shell LiveWIRE Award 2015 sound gong

Shell LiveWIRE Award 2015 finalists, Alexander Gunkel of Skytree, Marcel Fleuren of ECO-L, and Maja Rudinac of Robot Care Systems open the trading day, Alexander Gunkel sounds the gong.

Shell LiveWIRE is an international programme initiated by Shell (ticker symbol: RDSA) that aims to help young, innovative entrepreneurs develop their business. Each year over 800 entrepreneurs receive free professional coaching and training through personal coaching, master classes as well as access to an expert network.

The Chamber of Commerce implements Shell LiveWIRE program in the Netherlands. The programme is active in 15 countries.

For more information: www.livewire.nl

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Shell LiveWIRE Award 2015
Finalists Shell LiveWIRE Award 2015 sound gong

Shell LiveWIRE Award 2015 finalists, Alexander Gunkel of Skytree, Marcel Fleuren of ECO-L, and Maja Rudinac of Robot Care Systems open the trading day, Alexander Gunkel sounds the gong.

Shell LiveWIRE is an international programme initiated by Shell (ticker symbol: RDSA) that aims to help young, innovative entrepreneurs develop their business. Each year over 800 entrepreneurs receive free professional coaching and training through personal coaching, master classes as well as access to an expert network.

The Chamber of Commerce implements Shell LiveWIRE program in the Netherlands. The programme is active in 15 countries.

For more information: www.livewire.nl

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02/12/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam
De Salon of Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

01/12/2015 - 9:05AM CET | Amsterdam

De Salon of Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

De Salon of Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra opens trading

The trading day is opened by members and partners of De Salon; the business circle of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, musicians, and board members of the Foundation Donors Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.

Four young orchestral musicians - violinists Sylvia Huang and Mirelys Morgan Verdecia, violist Martina Forni and cellist Honorine Schaeffer - form GoYa Quartet. On 27 October, the Prix de Salon was awarded to them at the office of Euronext. Prior to the sounding of the gong they will give a musical performance.

The Prix de Salon is given annually by the business circle of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra awarded to musicians of the orchestra. GoYa quartet wants to organize a series of three concerts with music by Brahms and Schumann, where the audience is involved with the music in a special way.

For more information: www.concertgebouworkest.nl

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De Salon of Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
De Salon of Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra opens trading

The trading day is opened by members and partners of De Salon; the business circle of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, musicians, and board members of the Foundation Donors Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.

Four young orchestral musicians - violinists Sylvia Huang and Mirelys Morgan Verdecia, violist Martina Forni and cellist Honorine Schaeffer - form GoYa Quartet. On 27 October, the Prix de Salon was awarded to them at the office of Euronext. Prior to the sounding of the gong they will give a musical performance.

The Prix de Salon is given annually by the business circle of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra awarded to musicians of the orchestra. GoYa quartet wants to organize a series of three concerts with music by Brahms and Schumann, where the audience is involved with the music in a special way.

For more information: www.concertgebouworkest.nl

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01/12/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam
Credion

30/11/2015 - 9:05AM CET | Amsterdam

Credion

Credion and EnterNext offer financing solutions to SMEs

The collaboration between Credion and EnterNext commences by sounding the gong at Beursplein 5. With a positive view on entrepreneurship and a large and valuable network, Credion and EnterNext will contribute to financing solutions for small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs).

Carlo van der Weg, director Credion Association, sees this cooperation as an important opportunity for SMEs: "Lending is an important issue for SMEs. Entrepreneurs should have the opportunity to choose from a diverse range of funding options. Together with EnterNext, we offer SMEs several excellent alternatives. "

EnterNext is a subsidiary of Euronext, and focuses on listed and unlisted small and medium sized companies with a market capitalization of less than €1 billion. EnterNext is specially created to assist and encourage small- and medium sized companies in their growth.

Credion is a national consultancy established in 2001 with over 45 offices spread across the country. Credion specializes in raising debt financing for SMEs. Due to its rural position and its many guided transactions, Credion is able to provide more channels for funding.

For more information: www.credion.nl

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Credion and EnterNext offer financing solutions to SMEs

The collaboration between Credion and EnterNext commences by sounding the gong at Beursplein 5. With a positive view on entrepreneurship and a large and valuable network, Credion and EnterNext will contribute to financing solutions for small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs).

Carlo van der Weg, director Credion Association, sees this cooperation as an important opportunity for SMEs: "Lending is an important issue for SMEs. Entrepreneurs should have the opportunity to choose from a diverse range of funding options. Together with EnterNext, we offer SMEs several excellent alternatives. "

EnterNext is a subsidiary of Euronext, and focuses on listed and unlisted small and medium sized companies with a market capitalization of less than €1 billion. EnterNext is specially created to assist and encourage small- and medium sized companies in their growth.

Credion is a national consultancy established in 2001 with over 45 offices spread across the country. Credion specializes in raising debt financing for SMEs. Due to its rural position and its many guided transactions, Credion is able to provide more channels for funding.

For more information: www.credion.nl

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30/11/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam
Societe Generale successfully issued first Positive Impact bond

27/11/2015 - 9:55AM CET | Paris

Societe Generale successfully issued first Positive Impact bond

Séverin Cabannes, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Société Générale group opens the European trading day in Paris.

Societe Generale successfully issued the first Positive Impact bond on November 18th. The funds raised by this bond, which is underpinned by a very innovative methodology, and complies with the highest environmental and social standards as well as with the highest requirements for traceability and transparency, are used to finance or refinance projects which contribute to the fight against climate change. The Positive Impact bond demonstrates Societe Generale’s ability to develop innovative financial solutions for its clients, facilitating the transition towards a low carbon economy.

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Societe Generale successfully issued first Positive Impact bond
Séverin Cabannes, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Société Générale group opens the European trading day in Paris.

Societe Generale successfully issued the first Positive Impact bond on November 18th. The funds raised by this bond, which is underpinned by a very innovative methodology, and complies with the highest environmental and social standards as well as with the highest requirements for traceability and transparency, are used to finance or refinance projects which contribute to the fight against climate change. The Positive Impact bond demonstrates Societe Generale’s ability to develop innovative financial solutions for its clients, facilitating the transition towards a low carbon economy.

27/11/2015 - 9:55AM CET Paris
Partnership Commerzbank and Turbotrends

27/11/2015 - 9:05AM CET | Amsterdam

Partnership Commerzbank and Turbotrends

Commerzbank and Turbotrends celebrate partnership by sounding gong

Commerzbank celebrates its partnership with Turbotrends by sounding the gong at the Amsterdam exchange.

As an issuer of Warrants and certificates, Commerzbank offers a comprehensive range of financial instruments in Europe. With an offer of more than 160.000 products and many years of experience, Commerzbank is one of the largest and most prominent issuers of structured financial products in Europe. Turbotrends is an independent financial information company that has been active since 1996.

Together with this new partner, Commerzbank organizes various activities, such as webinars, seminars and a weekly Turbo chat. The goal of the collaboration is to better inform retail customers about the functioning of the product offered by the Commerzbank, and inspire customers to use them. Turbotrends will provide analyses, news updates and practical tips. Christophe Cox of Commerzbank sounds the gong.

For more information: www.beurs.commerzbank.com

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Partnership Commerzbank and Turbotrends
Commerzbank and Turbotrends celebrate partnership by sounding gong

Commerzbank celebrates its partnership with Turbotrends by sounding the gong at the Amsterdam exchange.

As an issuer of Warrants and certificates, Commerzbank offers a comprehensive range of financial instruments in Europe. With an offer of more than 160.000 products and many years of experience, Commerzbank is one of the largest and most prominent issuers of structured financial products in Europe. Turbotrends is an independent financial information company that has been active since 1996.

Together with this new partner, Commerzbank organizes various activities, such as webinars, seminars and a weekly Turbo chat. The goal of the collaboration is to better inform retail customers about the functioning of the product offered by the Commerzbank, and inspire customers to use them. Turbotrends will provide analyses, news updates and practical tips. Christophe Cox of Commerzbank sounds the gong.

For more information: www.beurs.commerzbank.com

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27/11/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam
TDF

26/11/2015 - 10:29AM CET | Paris

TDF

Olivier Huart, CEO of TDF, opens trading at Euronext

Olivier Huart, CEO of TDF, opens trading on Euronext's European market to celebrate a first Bond issuance by TDF Infrastructure

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Olivier Huart, CEO of TDF, opens trading at Euronext

Olivier Huart, CEO of TDF, opens trading on Euronext's European market to celebrate a first Bond issuance by TDF Infrastructure

26/11/2015 - 10:29AM CET Paris
SME Idea Election

26/11/2015 - 9:05AM CET | Amsterdam

SME Idea Election

Winner SME Idea Election celebrates victory

The winner of the SME IDEA Election, Keyplan, opens trading at the Amsterdam exchange.

The gong ceremony marks the conclusion of the SME IDEA Election, and is attended by the winner and a representation of the founders MKB-Nederland and KPN (ticker symbol: KPN). Keyplan is a real-time solution which manages the whole facility section of a holiday park; from housekeeping to technical services.

The SME IDEA Election is all about ‘growth by ICT’. Which innovations help an entrepreneur to realize the best growth? MKB-Nederland and KPN searched together for entrepreneurs that by implementing new technologies achieved growth for their business. MKB-Nederland and KPN organized the SME IDEA Election for the second time.

For more information: www.mkbideeverkiezing.nl

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SME Idea Election
Winner SME Idea Election celebrates victory

The winner of the SME IDEA Election, Keyplan, opens trading at the Amsterdam exchange.

The gong ceremony marks the conclusion of the SME IDEA Election, and is attended by the winner and a representation of the founders MKB-Nederland and KPN (ticker symbol: KPN). Keyplan is a real-time solution which manages the whole facility section of a holiday park; from housekeeping to technical services.

The SME IDEA Election is all about ‘growth by ICT’. Which innovations help an entrepreneur to realize the best growth? MKB-Nederland and KPN searched together for entrepreneurs that by implementing new technologies achieved growth for their business. MKB-Nederland and KPN organized the SME IDEA Election for the second time.

For more information: www.mkbideeverkiezing.nl

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26/11/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam
Women in Science

25/11/2015 - 9:05AM CET | Amsterdam

Women in Science

Winners For Women in Science sound gong

Doris van Halem and Femke Nijboer are this year’s winners of the For Women In Science-fellowships and open trading at Beursplein 5.

For Women in Science is an initiative of Euronext-listed cosmetics company L’Oréal (ticker symbol: OR), UNESCO, LNVH and the Netherlands Institute for Advance Study, and yearly awards excellent female scientists. For Women in Science offers two female scientists support for their research by granting them 25.000 euro and a stay at the prestigious NIAS campus.

Van Halem (33) is assistant professor at the department Water Management and Sanitary Engineering at the TU Delft and won the fellowship with her research to the use of nanotechnology for creating safe drinking water. Nijboer (35) won the fellowships for her research to systems that help people with a neurologic disease to better communicate.

For more information: www.loreal.com

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Women in Science
Winners For Women in Science sound gong

Doris van Halem and Femke Nijboer are this year’s winners of the For Women In Science-fellowships and open trading at Beursplein 5.

For Women in Science is an initiative of Euronext-listed cosmetics company L’Oréal (ticker symbol: OR), UNESCO, LNVH and the Netherlands Institute for Advance Study, and yearly awards excellent female scientists. For Women in Science offers two female scientists support for their research by granting them 25.000 euro and a stay at the prestigious NIAS campus.

Van Halem (33) is assistant professor at the department Water Management and Sanitary Engineering at the TU Delft and won the fellowship with her research to the use of nanotechnology for creating safe drinking water. Nijboer (35) won the fellowships for her research to systems that help people with a neurologic disease to better communicate.

For more information: www.loreal.com

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25/11/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam
Direct Energie

24/11/2015 - 17:37PM CET | Paris

Direct Energie

Listing on Euronext of Direct Energie

Xavier Caïtucoli, CEO, Direct Energie, closes the European trading day in Paris.

The group Direct Energie is the France's third player on the electricity and gas market. The group has already secured the loyalty of over 1.5 million residential and business customer sites. Direct Energie has also developed its offer for companies and local authorities with more than 100,000 delivery locations.As an integrated actor in energy, Direct Energie operates in France in the production and supply of electricity, supply of gas, and offers energy services to its customers. The group is also present in Belgium.In 2014, the group realized a consolidated net sales excluding energy management of more than 810 million Euros and delivered 8.4 TWh of energy.Direct Energie's success has been underpinned for more than the past decade by its technical expertise, excellent customer relationships and capacity for innovation.

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Direct Energie
Listing on Euronext of Direct Energie

Xavier Caïtucoli, CEO, Direct Energie, closes the European trading day in Paris.

The group Direct Energie is the France's third player on the electricity and gas market. The group has already secured the loyalty of over 1.5 million residential and business customer sites. Direct Energie has also developed its offer for companies and local authorities with more than 100,000 delivery locations.As an integrated actor in energy, Direct Energie operates in France in the production and supply of electricity, supply of gas, and offers energy services to its customers. The group is also present in Belgium.In 2014, the group realized a consolidated net sales excluding energy management of more than 810 million Euros and delivered 8.4 TWh of energy.Direct Energie's success has been underpinned for more than the past decade by its technical expertise, excellent customer relationships and capacity for innovation.

24/11/2015 - 17:37PM CET Paris
Week of the Entrepreneur

24/11/2015 - 9:05AM CET | Amsterdam

Week of the Entrepreneur

Sounding of the gong dedicated to Week of the Entrepreneur

The opening of the Amsterdam exchange is dedicated to the Week of the Entrepreneur. This week, the 128th edition of the Week of the Entrepreneur takes place at the RAI in Amsterdam. Over 235,000 businesses have attended the event over the past 18 years. 3000 visitors are expected to visit this week.

The Week of the Entrepreneur is a platform for entrepreneurs who focus on the future of their business. In a single day, SME entrepreneurs are inspired by top entrepreneurs and specialists, and meet many fellow entrepreneurs. Maarten van Druten and Remko Wouters are the founders of Synpact, organizers of the Week of the Entrepreneur. Together they sound the gong to open trading.

For more information: www.weekvandeondernemer.nl

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Week of the Entrepreneur
Sounding of the gong dedicated to Week of the Entrepreneur

The opening of the Amsterdam exchange is dedicated to the Week of the Entrepreneur. This week, the 128th edition of the Week of the Entrepreneur takes place at the RAI in Amsterdam. Over 235,000 businesses have attended the event over the past 18 years. 3000 visitors are expected to visit this week.

The Week of the Entrepreneur is a platform for entrepreneurs who focus on the future of their business. In a single day, SME entrepreneurs are inspired by top entrepreneurs and specialists, and meet many fellow entrepreneurs. Maarten van Druten and Remko Wouters are the founders of Synpact, organizers of the Week of the Entrepreneur. Together they sound the gong to open trading.

For more information: www.weekvandeondernemer.nl

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24/11/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam
Startupbootcamp HighTechXL

23/11/2015 - 9:05AM CET | Amsterdam

Startupbootcamp HighTechXL

Startupbootcamp HighTechXL visits EnterNext

Startupbootcamp HighTechXL opens trading to introduce the participating start-ups in their accelerator program.

Ten startup teams participate in the third edition of Startupbootcamp HighTechXL. They were selected from over 10.000 high-tech start-ups worldwide. Today they are guests at Euronext to pitch to potential investors and relations of program partners such as EY and ABN AMRO. After an intensive three months at High Tech Campus Eindhoven, the teams will present themselves to the public on Thursday 26 November during Demo Day ‘3X Stronger’.

Patrick Gabriëls, cofounder of Startupbootcamp HighTechXL and partner at EY, sounds the gong: “Startupbootcamp HighTechXL helps promising high-tech start-ups in their growth acceleration. By opening our network to these start-ups, we stimulate them to have a smooth lift off. Opening trading with the teams and our business relations is a symbolic moment.”

For more information: www.hightechxl.com

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Startupbootcamp HighTechXL
Startupbootcamp HighTechXL visits EnterNext

Startupbootcamp HighTechXL opens trading to introduce the participating start-ups in their accelerator program.

Ten startup teams participate in the third edition of Startupbootcamp HighTechXL. They were selected from over 10.000 high-tech start-ups worldwide. Today they are guests at Euronext to pitch to potential investors and relations of program partners such as EY and ABN AMRO. After an intensive three months at High Tech Campus Eindhoven, the teams will present themselves to the public on Thursday 26 November during Demo Day ‘3X Stronger’.

Patrick Gabriëls, cofounder of Startupbootcamp HighTechXL and partner at EY, sounds the gong: “Startupbootcamp HighTechXL helps promising high-tech start-ups in their growth acceleration. By opening our network to these start-ups, we stimulate them to have a smooth lift off. Opening trading with the teams and our business relations is a symbolic moment.”

For more information: www.hightechxl.com

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23/11/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam