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Barco & WDP join the Bel 20 index

Barco & WDP join the Bel 20 index

The Bel 20 index by Euronext welcomed two companies: Barco, specialized in image technology and the logistics real estate company WDP. At this occasion, Charles Beauduin, Chairman of Barco’s Board of Directors & Tony De Pauw, CEO of WDP rang the bell to open the markets in Brussels.

To find out more about Barco: https://www.barco.com/en

To find out more about WDP: https://www.wdp.eu

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417th Anniversary of the Amsterdam Exchange

This year, the Amsterdam exchange, the oldest stock exchange in the world, celebrates its 417^th  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

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

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

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

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

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

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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IEX.nl celebrates ten years of bull market

To celebrate ten years of bull market IEX.nl visitor and ex-Theodoor Gillissen employee Michael Molenaar sounds the gong.

Who will call the bottom?

"Who will call the bottom?", the Dutch investor website IEX.nl asked its visitors on the 5^th  March 2009 during the darkest days of the debt crisis stock market crash. It turned out the momentum was perfectly timed. Just four days afterward on the 9^th of March, the AEX reached 194.99. Then the index turned.... into one long upward trend to rise to this day. It is the longest bull market in stock market history.

Michael Molenaar, like many visitors, took up the challenge of trying to call the bottom- characteristic stockmarket jargon - and he was only a few points and some minutes away.

For more information: iex.com

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day 2019

Chantal de Vrieze, Managing Director at Econocom Belux, rang the Bell to open the trading day in Brussels in celebration of International Women’s Day 2019. Nele van der Borght, the representative from Women in ETFs and Eglantine Eeckhout, Change Facilitator at The Shift/Global Compact Network Belgium were also on stage to give inspiring speeches related to the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day: “Think equal, build smart, innovate for change’.

For the fifth consecutive year, more than 75 stock exchanges across the globe took part in global initiative ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality’, to celebrate International Women’s Day 2019 on Friday 8 March 2019.

The events are a partnership between IFC, Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) Initiative, UN Global Compact, UN Women, the World Federation of Exchanges and Women in ETFs, to raise awareness about the business case for women’s economic empowerment and the opportunities for the private sector to advance gender equality and sustainable development.

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International Women's Day 2019

To celebrate International Women’s Day Miranda Gossen, from Women in ETFs will open the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

During the International Women Week 2019, a variety of events around the globe are organized by Women in ETFs, UN Global Compact, Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative, UN Women, IFC, and The World Federation of Exchanges.

The events will take place in the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to raise awareness about the importance of gender equality to sustainable development and business. Bell ringing ceremonies will take place at exchanges globally.

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Topvrouwen.nl

Topvrouwen.nl chairwoman Marry de Gaay Fortman is sounding the gong, she is supported by executives at the highest level who have taken responsibility and used their influence to initiate the dialogue about diversity, both in the boardroom and in society.

The need for more women in top executive business positions is recognized in every boardroom but not yet implemented on the desired level.

Topvrouwen.nl enhances the visibility of highly qualified women in the Netherlands. By including women with talent and ambition in their database, they want to stimulate the rise of women to top positions.

For more information: topvrouwen.nl

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CEO of EdiliziAcrobatica opens trading day in Paris

Riccardo Iovino, CEO of EdiliziAcrobatica, opens the trading day in Paris.

EdiliziAcrobatica lists on Euronext Growth

"EdiliziAcrobatica specializes in rope access services. The group offers core drilling, structural reinforcement, cleaning and renovation of facades, walls, windows and roofs, replacement of gutters and rainwater, installation and cleaning of chimneys, installation of anti-pigeon protection and partial interventions of terraces and cornices. At the end of 2017, the group had a network of 49 branches (including 22 franchises) located in Italy. EdiliziAcrobatica is the Italian leading company in its sector and one of the most important in Europe. "

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International Women’s Day Summit

International Women’s Day Summit 2019

Harper's Bazaar Network Academy and BrandedU organize the International Women's Day Summit 2019 at De Hallen Studios in Amsterdam. To celebrate this, Miluska van t Lam and Nancy Poleon will open the Amsterdam stock exchange.

Dutch Female Board Index

According to the Dutch Female Board Index of 2018, the number of female directors last year remained the same as in previous years. The International Women’s Day Summit is organized to increase the visibility of (top) women and underline the importance of women at the top.

Harper's Bazaar Network Academy in collaboration with BrandedU brings together intelligent and ambitious women who are consciously focused on and engaged with their personal development and careers. Harper's Bazaar and BrandedU aims to inspire, connect and motivate these women.

For more information: harpersbazaar.nl

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Kolegio Alejandro Paula

Deborah Chong, student of Kolegio Alejandro Paula, sounds the gong to kick off school project The Total Experience.

The Total Experience
The main goal is to learn strategically to plan the options of following a bachelor/master degree in the Netherlands while weighting the cons and pro’s and taking into consideration the return on investment.

Kolegio Alejandro Paula
Kolegio Alejandro Paula a public school, formerly known as Peter Stuyvesant College established in September 1941, is the eldest school for HAVO VWO on Curacao.

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Women in Tech

Women in Tech The Netherlands opens trading day 

Snezana Zivcevska-Stalpers, Project Manager at IBM,  sounds the gong of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange celebrating the start of International Women’s Week 2019. Women in Tech is raising awareness for the need of more women in technology in The Netherlands and globally.

She is a Project Manager Tech & Innovation at IBM and an UN Women champion for change for gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. She is also the leader of the Women in Tech® chapter in The Netherlands.

Women in Tech® is a global movement that gathers all people, networks, and organizations engaged in bridging the gender gap in the technology sector by helping women embrace technology.

For more information: women-in-tech.org

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20th Listing Anniversary Roularta

Xavier Bouckaert, CEO of Roularta, opened the trading day in Brussels to celebrate the 20^th Listing Anniversary of the group.

Roularta Media Group is a Belgian multimedia group, market leader in the field of magazines (Dutch/French) (general news magazines, business magazines and sports weeklies, lifestyle magazines, medical and professional magazines), local media in Flanders (free local papers, Sunday papers, lifestyle magazines and internet marketing solutions) and business television.

For more information: roularta.be

SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF

Launch of SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF 

State Street celebrates the listing of the MSCI World UCITS ETF (Ticker: SWRD) on Euronext Amsterdam. To celebrate Noussair Aatil sounds the gong.

The new SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF offers investors access to a broad basket of over 1,600 stocks across 23 advanced economies. This represents roughly 85 per cent of the float-adjusted market capitalisation of developed equity markets.

Philippe Roset, head of SPDR ETFs Netherlands, illustrates: “State Street Global Advisors have a lot of experience and heritage in managing assets against the MSCI World Index. This has allowed us to construct a cost-efficient fully-replicated MSCI World ETF which does not engage in securities lending.”

For more information: SPDRs.com

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