16.01.05 EnterNext Welcomes IEX Group NV to Euronext
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16.01.05 EnterNext Welcomes IEX Group NV to Euronext
CONTACT - Media: Amsterdam Lisbon +31.20.721.4488 +351.210.600.614 CONTACT - Investor Relations: Brussels Paris +32.2.620.15.50 +33.1.70.48.24.45 +33.1.70.48.24.17 ENTERNEXT WELCOMES IEX GROUP N.V.TO EURONEXT AMSTERDAM Amsterdam – 5 January 2016 – EnterNext, the Euronext subsidiary dedicated to promoting and growing its SME market, today welcomes IEX Group N.V. (ticker symbol: IEX) on the Amsterdam market of Euronext. IEX Group, the leading provider of online investment information in the Netherlands and Belgium, reaches 1.8 million investors, of which 1.5 million in the Netherlands and approximately 300,000 in Belgium. IEX Group has – in addition to IEX.nl itself – a portfolio of strong brands in the Dutch retail investment segment, including: Belegger.nl, DeBeurs.nl, Eurobench.nl, Participaties.nl and IEXGeld. The IEX Group is active on the Belgian market with Beursduivel.be, while IEXProfs and the Gouden Stier awards focus on the professional segment. IEX Group N.V. listed through the reverse takeover of MTY Holdings, a company listed on Euronext Amsterdam. Peter van Sommeren, CEO IEX Group NV: “The aim of listing is to strengthen the growth of our group, whereby the capital market offers the ability to (partially) finance further business transactions and growth with risk capital. Furthermore, we expect to further increase the IEX brand recognition via this listing and strengthen the bond with our customer base, i.e. Dutch and Belgian investors.” Maurice van Tilburg, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam, said: “We are delighted with the listing of IEX Group on Euronext Amsterdam and congratulate the company on joining our European markets. With this listing a new phase will start for the company in which it can benefit from the exchange as a partner and alternative financing source which will help to achieve its further growth objectives.” To celebrate the listing on Euronext Amsterdam Peter van Sommeren, CEO of IEX Group N.V., sounded the gong on the first day of trading. He was accompanied by IEX Group’s management team and advisors along with the teams from EnterNext and Euronext. CONTACTS Caroline Nico (Europe): Alice Jentink (Amsterdam): Pascal Brabant (Brussels): Sandra Machado (Lisbon): Laura Panhard (Paris): +33 1 70 48 24 41; cnico@euronext.com +31 20 721 4488; ajentink@euronext.com +32 2 620 15 50; pbrabant@euronext.com +351 210 600 614; smachado@euronext.com +33 1 70 48 24 42, lpanhard@euronext.com About Euronext Euronext is the primary exchange in the Euro zone with more than 1 300 issuers worth €2.8 trillion in market capitalisation, an unmatched blue-chip franchise consisting of 25 issuers in the EURO STOXX 50® benchmark and a strong, diverse domestic and international client base. Euronext operates regulated and transparent equity and derivatives markets. Its total product offering includes Equities, Exchange Traded Funds, Warrants & Certificates, Bonds, Derivatives, Commodities and Indices. Euronext also leverages its expertise in running markets by providing technology and managed services to third parties. Euronext operates regulated markets, Alternext and the Free Market; in addition it offers EnterNext, which facilitates SMEs’ access to capital markets. Disclaimer This press release is for information purposes only and is not a recommendation to engage in investment activities. This press release is provided “as is” without representation or warranty of any kind. While all reasonable care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the content, Euronext does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Euronext will not be held liable for any loss or damages of any nature ensuing from using, trusting or acting on information provided. No information set out or referred to in this publication may be regarded as creating any right or obligation. The creation of rights and obligations in respect of financial products that are traded on the exchanges operated by Euronext’s subsidiaries shall depend solely on the applicable rules of the market operator. All proprietary rights and interest in or connected with this publication shall vest in Euronext. This press release speaks only as of this date. Euronext refers to Euronext N.V. and its affiliates. Information regarding trademarks and intellectual property rights of Euronext is located at www.euronext.com/terms-use. © 2016, Euronext N.V. - All rights reserved.