All Bell ceremonies

Recticel

Capital increase for Recticel

On Wednesday 13 May 2015, Olivier Chapelle, CEO of Recticel, opened the European stock markets with a Bell Ceremony to celebrate its capital increase.

The Group, as a unique whole, concentrates on four selected fields of application: Flexible foams, Bedding, Insulation and Automotive.: www.recticel.com

Recticel is listed with the trading symbol : REC on Euronext Brussels.

TINC

First listing of TINC in Brussels

As of 12 May 2015, the infrastructure investment company TINC is listed on Euronext Brussels. To celebrate this event, Jean-Pierre Blumberg, Chairman of the Board, opened the markets with a Bell Ceremony together with Manu Vandenbulcke, CEO. Jean-Pierre Blumberg had the honor to write the first opening price on the blackboard.

TINC raised €110M in a successful IPO on Euronext Brussels. The reference price was fixed at €11. Market cap amounts to €141M on the day of its introduction.

TINC is a Belgian investment company holding investments in predominantly mature and operational public and private infrastructure assets. TINC holds a diversified portfolio of 12 investments in Public Private Partnerships, energy and real assets, located in Belgium and The Netherlands.

Since its inception in 2007, TINC has built an investment portfolio of infrastructure assets, including road, light rail, accommodation, car park and energy infrastructure. This portfolio of now predominantly mature, operational infrastructure assets is generating cash flows of a long term sustainable nature.

The ticker code is : TINC
If you would like to find out more : www.tincinvest.com

National Day of Nursing Care

 Sounding of the gong marks National Day of Nursing Care

On the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of the nursing profession, nurses and carers celebrate National Day of Nursing Care.

This year, the Florence Nightingale Institute, Centre for the History of Nursing and the V&VN (the Professional Society for Nurses and Carers in the Netherlands) present a new flag for National Day of Nursing Care. Last year, a competition was held for a contemporary design. Through this new flag, the two organisations wish to emphasise the importance of National Day of Nursing Care for the next fifty years. The jury unanimously chose the entry by Bas Kinsbergen, whose design represents nursing as the light between humanity and technology.

Eline de Kok, who is a nurse and a nursing scientist working at the UMC Utrecht and at the V&VN, will sound the gong to call attention to the strength of nurses and carers in society.

For more information:www.fni.nl and www.venvn.nl

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Tech40

Launch of Tech40 label with Minister De Croo

On 11 May 2015, Alexander De Croo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Agenda opened the European stock markets of Euronext in Brussels with a Bell Ceremony to celebrate the launch of the new Tech40 label. The Tech40 label covers the 40 leading Tech companies listed on Euronext’s markets. They have been selected by an expert committee, based on qualitative and quantitative criteria. The 7 Belgian companies that are part of the Tech40 label are EVS, Ablynx, Barco, Zenitel, Celyad (previously Cardio3), MdxHealth and Econocom, technology stocks operating in life sciences, eco-industries, technologies, media and telecommunications.

For more information : www.enternext.biz/enternext/tech-sector

Marktgevoel

Marktgevoel launches market updates via WhatsApp

By sounding the gong investors website Marktgevoel.nl celebrates the launch of its newest service; free market updates via WhatsApp. Executive director and stock trader Selwyn Duijvestijn opens trading.

Selwyn Duijvestijn is the first market expert who shares his expertise with other investors via WhatsApp. To receive the market updates,  add the Marktgevoel telephone number 00 31 6 - 319 276 61 to your contacts and send ‘MG ON’ via WhatsApp.

Marktgevoel was founded for active investors on the stock market and is managed by a team of professional traders, located at the Amsterdam trading floor. The Marktgevoel traders are constantly scanning the markets, hunting for the most promising stocks of the moment and provide an extensive report of their findings on Marktgevoel.nl, in the Marktgevoel investors magazine and via the new WhatsApp service.

For more information: www.marktgevoel.nl/whatsapp

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Sounding of the gong to announce Benelux Tech Tour

Patrick Polak, Co-President of the Benelux Tech Tour, and a group of emerging Dutch high-tech entrepreneurs visit Beursplein 5 to announce the Benelux Tech Tour event happening in May.

The Benelux Tech Tour is an initiative of the Tech Tour and organising partners iMinds and Startups.be, and brings together the next wave of innovative winners from the Benelux region, with the investors who will potentially back them. This year’s event will take place in Brussels, Antwerp and Rotterdam from 19-21 May.

75 high-tech emerging and growth companies will have the chance to present to and meet with European and International investors, Corporates, Government representatives, Industry advisors and media. The event will also feature 10 high-tech entrepreneur Benelux Success Stories including; AED Rent, Amplidata, Cmosis and Materialise, Mendix, Collibra, and Mirror42.

Young entrepreneurial companies from the region who have presented at previous editions of the event have together raised more than €170M for their businesses.

For more information:  www.techtour.com/benelux

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Executive Committee and Supervisory Board Philips visit Beursplein 5

Royal Philips Chief Executive Officer Frans van Houten opens trading at Beursplein 5 by sounding the gong. Shareholders of Philips will convene later today for the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in the Beurs van Berlage, near the Euronext building in Amsterdam. One of the agenda items is the proposal to approve the separation of the Lighting business from Royal Philips. The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Philips is scheduled to start at 2 PM.

For more information:  www.philips.com

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EnterNext celebrates launching of Tech 40 label in Lisbon, with a closing bell

Following the announcement on April 27 regarding the launching of Tech 40 label, Eric Forest was in Lisbon on May, 6 to promote this initiative next to the Portuguese partners.

The two Portuguese companies that were selected to be part of this initiative (Impresa and Novabase) as well as Carlos Oliveira, former Secretary of State for Innovation and a member of the expert committee, joined Eric Forest on a Closing Bell, with the presence of media.

Tech 40 is a label recognising innovative European SMEs listed on the markets it covers. Each year Tech 40 will allow 40 top-performing European companies to benefit from premium services. It is one of a series of measures adopted by EnterNext since 2014 to boost the visibility of tech companies on financial markets and provide special assistance to them. 

Galapagos celebrates 10-year listing anniversary by sounding gong

Galapagos NV (ticker symbol: GLPG) sounds the gong to celebrate 10 years as a listed company.

Ten years ago, on 5 May 2005, Galapagos completed its initial public offering with a dual listing in Amsterdam and Brussels. Since then, Galapagos has grown from 70 to over 400 employees and to €1.2 billion in market capitalization.

Galapagos is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specialized in the discovery and development of small molecule medicines with novel modes of action. The Galapagos Group, including fee-for-service subsidiary Fidelta, has approximately 400 employees, operating from its Mechelen, Belgium headquarters and facilities in The Netherlands, France, and Croatia.

Galapagos forms part of the Amsterdam Midcap Index and Brussels BelMid Index. Galapagos recently reported positive results with its JAK1 inhibitor filgotinib in the DARWIN 1 and DARWIN 2 trials in nearly 900 rheumatoid arthritis patients worldwide; this was one of the research programs co-funded by the IPO in 2005.

For more information: www.glpg.com

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Foundation Stofwisselkracht open trading

Foundation Stofwisselkracht and Team Axel open trading to call attention to the Stofwisseltour 2015. Axel Driëenhuizen sounds the gong.

From 19 – 21 June, bicycle racing teams participate in the Stofwisseltour through the Netherlands. Each team will cycle on behalf of a sick or deceased child. The purpose of the tour is to call attention to metabolic disorders and raises money for research.

Each year, around 800 children are diagnosed with a metabolic disorder in The Netherlands. There is currently no treatment for many of these metabolic disorders, leaving many children developing severe mental and physical disabilities. More than half of the children dies before they are 18 years old.

Foundation Stofwisselkracht joins forces with parents, patients, doctors, researchers and volunteers to fight against metabolic diseases. Through sports and social events and activities, the foundation raises funds for research.

For more information: www.stofwisselkracht.nl

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Gong for national commemoration of Remembrance Day

The National Committee 4 and 5 May sounds the gong for national commemoration of Remembrance Day.

On May 4 at 8 PM, a two-minute silence is observed. This is made possible by a strong involvement of the business community, who widely respect the national commemoration of Remembrance Day.  No airplanes will land at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport between 7:45 PM and 8:15 PM, public transport operators will come to a standstill and hotels and restaurants observe the silence.

"The National Committee 4 and 5 May is delighted that 70 years after the end of World War II, business proves itself so involved," said Ms Leemhuis, chairman of the National Committee 4 and 5th.

The 4 and 5 May torch is the national symbol of remembrance and celebration in the Netherlands. The torch, as a sticker or broche, can be worn from 28 April to 5 May to show commemoration and celebration. For the occasion of 70 years after the end of World War II, young designers collective MOAM has developed special items; a tie, sweater and silver chain. Like the torch stickers and broches, these limited editions are offered at cost price and are available in the web shop of the committee.

For more information: www.4en5mei.nl

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Neways

Renewed Neways board of directors visits Euronext Amsterdam

The renewed Neways board of directors (ticker symbol: NEWAY), led by CEO Mr. Huub van der Vrande, opens trading on Euronext Amsterdam by sounding the gong. 

Neways is an international one-stop provider for advanced and integrated electronic components, compounds and complete operating systems. Neways is active in the Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) market and has a top 5 market position in Europe. Neways products are used in sectors such as the semiconductor, medical, automotive, telecom and defence industries.

In addition to Mr. Van der Vrande, the board consists of Mr. Adrie van Bragt (COO) who was appointed member of the Board of Directors of Neways at the beginning of the 2015. Mr. Van Bragt has been employed at Neways since 1992 in various roles.  On 17 April of this year, Mr. Paul de Koning was appointed as member of the board of directors and CFO of Neways.

For more information:  www.neways.nl

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Solairedirect

EnterNext welcomes Solairedirect on Euronext in Paris

Thierry Lepercq, CEO of Solairedirect, rings the opening bell.

Solairedirect specializes in the solar power production. Net sales break down by activity as follows:
Development and construction of solar parks (81.6%);
Exploitation and maintenance of solar parks (3.2%);
Other (1%): management of built parks shareholding portfolios.
The net sales' balance (14.1%) concerns an activity of photovoltaic panels assembly operated in South Africa.
On 31 January 2015, the group operates and manages 37 solar parks with a cumulative installed power of 268.1 MW.

World Wish Day

Euronext celebrates the World Wish Day in Lisbon

On Wednesday, April 29, representatives from the Make-A-Wish Foundation rang the bell on Euronext markets in Europe to celebrate the World Wish Day. Lisbon welcomes one child whose wish was granted. And the Director of Make a Wish Portugal rang the closing bell.

World Wish Day

Make a Wish Netherlands sounds the gong for World Wish Day

Karin Wiebenga, member of the Make-A-Wish Bizz Breakfast from the Duin- and Bollenstreek, sounds the gong for World Wish Day together with volunteers of Make-A-Wish The Netherlands.

Every year on 29 April, Make-A-Wish celebrates World Wish Day all over the world. In 1980 the first wish was granted for 7-year old Chris. His dearest wish was being a cop. The whole village showed enthusiasm to fulfil his wish. Make-A-Wish The Netherlands, formerly Doe Een Wens, exists since 1989 and annually fulfills more than 500 dearest wishes of children between 3 and 18 years with a life-threatening illness. A wish fulfillment means the world for these children and provides them and their entire family with strength and energy for the future.

For more information: www.makeawishnederland.org

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World Wish Day

Bell ceremony to celebrate World Wish Day

On Wednesday 29 April 2015, Euronext celebrates World Wish Day with the Make-A-Wish Foundation on all its locations.

On this occasion,Baroness Marie-Christine de Corswarem, Honorary President and founder, rang the Opening Bell in Brussels in the presence of representatives of Make-A-Wish Belgium.

Make-A-Wish is an international association which since 1980 realizes the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions and would like to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.  Make-A-Wish Foundation is a non-profit association who is present in over 35 countries around the world. Make-a-Wish Belgium celebrates its 25^th anniversary this year.

To learn more about this association: www.makeawish.be

The Next Entrepreneur 2015

MKB Nederland and Rabobank kick off The Next Entrepreneur 2015

To support and increase the chances of success for (potential) startups, Rabobank and MKB Nederland organize The Next Entrepreneur (TNE) for the fourth consecutive year. New entrepreneurs can register for the TNE Award, TNE Academy and/or TNE Event.

The opening of trading marks the launch of this campaign. Richard van de Merwe, Director businesses of Rabobank Bollenstreek.

For more information: www.thenextentrepreneur.nl

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Biocartis

As of 27 April 2015, the company Biocartis is listed in Brussels. To celebrate this event, CEO and founder, Rudi Pauwels, opened the markets with a Bell Ceremony. Hilde Windels, CFO and general manager, had the honor to write the first opening price on the blackboard.

Biocartis raised €100M in an oversubscribed successful IPO on Euronext Brussels. The reference price was fixed at €11.50. Market cap amounts to €450.2M on the day of its introduction.

The IPO of Biocartis on Euronext Brussels is the largest Life Sciences transaction this year on the European markets, and ranks amongst the 10 largest IPO’s the last 10 years on Euronext Brussels.

Biocartis specializes in the development of molecular diagnostic systems. Especially for the treatment of cancers and infectious diseases, the products ensure the analysis of biomolecules associated with risk factors, early detection, treatment selection and monitoring of disease. The group has the Idylla system to deliver results within a period of between 35 to 150 minutes.

The ticker code is : BCART

If you would like to find out more : www.biocartis.com