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AFC Ajax – 25 listing anniversary

AFC Ajax has been listed on Euronext Amsterdam since 11 May 1998, at the time a unique event in the Netherlands. Today, Ajax remains the only soccer club in the Netherlands to be listed. To celebrate this milestone, Susan Lenderink, CFO of AFC Ajax N.V., sounded the Gong.

The group was welcomed by Simone Huis in 't Veld, CEO at Euronext Amsterdam, and René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

AFC Ajax – 25 listing anniversary 11/05/2023 - 10:13AM CESTAmsterdam

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Virtualware lists on Euronext Access Paris

Unai Extremo, CEO and Founder of Vitualware opens the trading day in Paris. Virtualware 2007 S.A. is a pioneer in the Virtual Reality Industry.

Founded in 2004, it has over time become the European leader in applying immersive technologies for industrial applications. Virtualware’s flagship VIROO, the world’s pioneering VR as a Service (VRaaS) platform, makes Virtual Reality accessible to companies of all sizes and sectors. It is an all-in-one digital solution that enables the development and deployment of multi-user Virtual Reality applications remotely.

Virtualware 2007 S.A. also participates in Evolv, a medical and digital health device manufacturer specializing in developing rehabilitation solutions based on immersive technologies.

Virtualware lists on Euronext Access Paris 24/04/2023 - 14:13PM CESTParis

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Van Lanschot Kempen – 16th edition Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference

Today, Anne van Lint, Specialist Life Sciences Sales US at Van Lanschot Kempen, sounded the Gong on the occasion of the sixteenth edition of their Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference.

This event, taking place 25 and 26 April, has grown in recent years into a central meeting place for global institutional investors and European Life Sciences companies.

The Van Lanschot Kempen team was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

16th edition Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference 24/04/2023 - 9:36AM CESTAmsterdam

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Euronext Fixed Income Advisory Committee 2023

Today, the Fixed Income Advisory Committee held their 5th edition of their event at Beursplein 5.
During this hybrid event, market participants are updated on Fixed Income activities.

To celebrate the opening of this event, Nancy Pham, Head of Electronic Credit Sales EMEA at UBS sounded the Gong to open.

The group was welcomed by Simone Huis in 't Veld, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam.

Euronext Fixed Income Advisory Committee 2023 20/04/2023 - 9:53AM CESTAmsterdam

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LeanIX – Successful IFRS conversion towards IPO readiness

To celebrate the successful IFRS conversion towards IPO readiness, Alquinn Favis, Head of Accounting at LeanIX, sounded today’s opening gong at Beursplein 5.

Headquartered in Bonn Germany, LeanIX is a former participant of Techshare, Euronext’s pre-IPO education programme dedicated to ambitious and successful European tech companies.

Founded in 2012, with more than 950 customers and 500 team members across the world, LeanIX offers SaaS solutions to help to achieve transparency and control over IT enterprise architectures, SaaS, and microservices landscapes.

The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

LeanIX – Successful IFRS conversion towards IPO readiness 13/04/2023 - 9:33AM CESTAmsterdam

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NSI – 25th listing anniversary

It was exactly 25 years ago today that NSI listed on Euronext Amsterdam. The Dutch office investor offers flexible real estate solutions for healthy and sustainable offices.

Alianne de Jong, CFO of NSI, sounded the Gong today in the presence of her team to celebrate the listing anniversary.

NSI was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

25th listing anniversary NSI 04/04/2023 - 10:14AM CESTAmsterdam

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Heijmans – 100-year anniversary

Heijmans, listed on Euronext Amsterdam since 1993, saw the light of day 100 years ago. Over the past century, the Brabant family business has grown from a road-building company to a company of distinction with activities in construction, engineering and real estate.

In celebration of this special anniversary, Gavin van Boekel, CFO of Heijmans, sounded the Gong this morning.

He and his team were welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

Heijmans – 100-year anniversary 03/04/2023 - 11:03AM CESTAmsterdam

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Brunel - NVA Autism week

Brunel opened the trading day together with the Dutch Autism Association (NVA) to celebrate next week’s World Autism Day on Sunday 2 April.

The Gong was sounded by Pascal van IJzendoorn, Regional Director at NVA North Holland, author and speaker.

The group was welcomed by Marianne Aalders, Communication Manager of Euronext Amsterdam.

NVA Autism week 31/03/2023 - 9:00AM CESTAmsterdam

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Partnership Euronext X Chapter Zero France

Euronext is proudly supporting the Climate Governance Initiative by partnering with Chapter Zero France. Chapter Zero(s) network is helping Boards across Europe engage in the net zero transition. By working together, we are shaping capital markets for future generations.

To celebrate this partnership, Stéphane Boujnah, CEO & Chairman of the Managing Board - Euronext N.V., Nathalie Rachou, Member of the Supervisory Board – Euronext, Monica de Virgiliis, Chairwoman of the Board - Chapter Zero France, Angela Garcia-Poveda, Chairwoman of the Board – Legrand, Caroline Ruellan, President - Cercle des Administrateurs, Karine Dognin-Sauze, Managing Director - IFA, Laurent Hutin, Member of APIA, and Camille Leca, Group Head of ESG & Sustainable Finance – Euronext, opened the trading day in Paris on March 29^th.  

Partnership Euronext X Chapter Zero France 29/03/2023 - 11:58AM CESTParis

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ABN AMRO Bank N.V. accessing the AEX and AEX ESG Index

Earlier this month it was announced that ABN AMRO Bank N.V., one of the thirteen original funds in the AEX Index, has rejoined the first national blue-chip index in Europe.

In 1983, the AEX Index had thirteen funds: ABN Bank, Ahold, Akzo, Amro Bank, Gist-Brocades, Heineken, Hoogovens, KLM, Royal Dutch, Nationale Nederlanden, Philips, Unilever and Nedlloyd.

As of 20 March 2023, ABN AMRO Bank N.V. has joined both the AEX Index and the AEX ESG Index.

To celebrate this important milestone, Jennifer Paffen, Chair Future Generations Board ABN AMRO Bank N.V. , opened the trading day this morning.

The group was welcomed by Simone Huis in 't Veld, CEO at Euronext Amsterdam

ABN AMRO Bank 29/03/2023 - 9:00AM CESTAmsterdam

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Mutter Ventures on Euronext Access Paris

Christian Rodríguez Fornós, CEO of Mutter Ventures open the trading day in Paris.

Mutter Ventures, S.A. is a venture capital firm specializing in making equity investments in companies operating in the healthcare, fintech, blockchain, web3 and services sectors.

Mutter Ventures on Euronext Access Paris 24/03/2023 - 11:59AM CETParis

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Alfen – 5-year listing anniversary

Today marked the fifth anniversary of the listing of the company Alfen.

Alfen provides products and services such as transformer stations, energy storage systems and charging stations for electric cars. This is how the company works to create a reliable and sustainable electricity grid for the future.

On the occasion of the listing anniversary, Michelle Lesh, Chief Commercial Officer of Alfen, sounded the Gong in the presence of the team.

The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

Alfen – 5-year listing anniversary 22/03/2023 - 10:06AM CETAmsterdam

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Bell ceremony for the new entrant in the BEL ESG and BEL 20 indexes

Euronext congratulates Barco and Melexis for entering the BEL 20 and Gimv, Ontex and VGP for being included in the BEL ESG.

Françoise Chombar (Chairwoman of Melexis) and Frank Donck (Chairman of Barco) rang the Euronext bell in presence of Koen Dejonckheere (CEO of Gimv), Hilde Laga (Chairwoman of Gimv), Hans Van Bylen (Chairman of Ontex) and Bart Van Malderen (Chairman of VGP)

New entrant in the BEL ESG and BEL 20 indexes 20/03/2023 - 12:43PM CETBrussels

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ASR Nederland in AEX Index

ASR Nederland will be included in the AEX Index as of Monday 20 March. ASR Nederland also maintains its position in the AEX ESG Index. 

To celebrate this milestone Jack Julicher, Director of ASR Asset Management, opened the trading day by sounding the Gong. 

The group was welcomed by Simone Huis in 't Veld, CEO at Euronext Amsterdam, and René van Vlerken, Head of Listing.

ASR Nederland 17/03/2023 - 10:22AM CETAmsterdam

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Van Lanschot Kempen in AMX Index

Van Lanschot Kempen NV will be included in the AMX Index as of Monday 20 March. At the same time, the company will also become part of the AEX ESG Index. 

To celebrate this milestone Anniek Braat, Teamleader entrepreneurs at Van Lanschot Kempen, opened the trading day by sounding the Gong. 

The team of Van Lanschot Kempen was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

Van Lanschot Kempen in AMX Index 16/03/2023 - 10:52AM CETAmsterdam

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Cor Weel – Winner of the AEX contest during the Investor Fair

At last year’s BeleggersFair (Investor Fair), Euronext Amsterdam had the opportunity to meet the participants and asked them to predict the closing price of the AEX-Index. The prize was to open a trading day with a traditional Gong Ceremony. Cor Weel correctly predicted the correct price with a difference of just 0.06 and was therefore invited to celebrate by striking the Gong.

The group was welcomed by Silvo Stroek, Index Sales Structurer at Euronext Amsterdam.

Winner AEX contest at Investor Fair 15/03/2023 - 10:04AM CETAmsterdam

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Euronext Amsterdam - Ringing the Bell for Gender Equality

This International Women’s Day, it’s time to embrace equity. By organising a series of events, Euronext Amsterdam wants to encourage the necessary discussion on how to progress gender equality in the financial sector, and to increase the visibility for the empowerment of all women. Recognising the contribution women make around the world in bringing about the necessary change we want to see.
 
International Women’s Day will be kicked off in the morning with the traditional Gong ceremony, to ‘sound the Gong’ for gender equality, in partner with UN Women the Netherlands and UN Global Compact Netherlands. The celebration of this international day will also be closed off with a Closing Gong Ceremony.

IWD 2023 - Closing bell ceremony Euronext Amsterdam

IWD 2023 - Euronext Amsterdam 08/03/2023 - 10:50AM CETAmsterdam

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Euronext Amsterdam – Celebrating 40 years of the AEX-Index

The famous AEX-Index was the first national blue-chip index in Europe. It was founded on 4 March 1983.  The AEX-Index contains 25 companies from the top segment of Euronext Amsterdam, including many multinationals such as Royal Dutch Shell, Unilever, Heineken and ASML.

The index was developed by Tjerk Westerterp, the former CEO of the European Options Exchange (EOE). He designed this very first index on the back of a cigarette box, on a train journey between Liège and Luxembourg. He came up with 13 funds: ABN Bank, Ahold, Akzo, Amro Bank, Gist-Brocades, Heineken, Hoogovens, KLM, Royal Dutch, Nationale Nederlanden, Philips, Unilever and Nedlloyd. Eleven of these thirteen ‘founding fathers’ are still present in the current AEX-Index and Midcap Index.

Nowadays, the AEX-Index is still the benchmark for the Dutch capital market. The companies included in the index are still largely of Dutch origin and the composition of the index remains a reflection of the developments in the Dutch economy and society.

To honour the 40th anniversary of the AEX-Index, Euronext Amsterdam welcomed two generations of family members of the founder Tjerk Westerterp for a traditional and celebratory Gong ceremony.

Celebrating 40 years of the AEX-Index 06/03/2023 - 10:04AM CETAmsterdam