Amsterdam Newsbites

Unveiling of the “Amsterdam Exchange Experience” in the presence of her majesty Queen Maxima

Euronext presents the “Amsterdam Exchange Experience”, a new interactive and permanent exhibition about the role of the exchange in the local economy, developed with a view to financial education. On 6 November 2013, the exposition was opened during the centennial celebration of the Amsterdam exchange building in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Máxima. The Queen took part in a festive dinner with key clients and stakeholders where she spoke in her capacity as a member of the Committee for Enterprise and Finance and honorary chair of the Money Wise Platform. The Amsterdam Exchange Experience was opened to the public on 11 November.

Cees Vermaas, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam: “We are very proud of the opening of the Amsterdam Exchange Experience. The purpose is to make people aware of the importance of the exchange and its listed companies for the Dutch economy. In the Experience we explain the functioning of the capital market in an understandable manner”.

Those interested can register for the tours of the Experience on the website www.amsterdam-exchange-experience.com.

EnterNext welcomes SnowWorld 

EnterNext, the Euronext subsidiary dedicated to promoting and supporting SMEs, welcomed the listing of SnowWorld on 12 December 2013. SnowWorld manages two indoor ski facilities and is one of the world’s leading companies in this industry. The company has grown rapidly since its foundation in 1996.

Cees Vermaas, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam declared: “SnowWorld is a good example of successful Dutch entrepreneurship. With the listing on Euronext Amsterdam a new phase will start for the company in which they can benefit from the exchange as a partner and alternative financing source.”

Koos Hendriks, CEO of SnowWorld said: “The listing on Euronext Amsterdam is the basis of our ambition to realize the roll out of the SnowWorld concept in Europe.”

Contacts

Hans Leufkens (Head of Business Development SMEs Netherlands, EnterNext),
+31/20 550-4687
hleufkens@euronext.com

Anne-Louise van Lynden (Head of Listings Netherlands, Euronext),
+31/20 550-4107
alvanlynden@euronext.com

ExpertLine: + 32/20 550-4545

For more information or for specific questions, please contact your Account Manager or send an email to MyQuestion@euronext.com