Iceland Stock Exchange to Join the OMX Nordic Exchange.STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- OMX OMX Office Max (stock symbol) (STO:OMX) and Eignarhaldsfelagid Verdbrefathing hf (EV), the owner of Iceland Stock Exchange Iceland Stock Exchange (Icelandic: Kauphöll Íslands) or ICEX was established in 1985 as a joint venture of several banks and brokerage firms on the initiative of the central bank. (ICEX ICEX Instituto Español del Comercio Exterior ) and Icelandic Securities Depository (ISD See IDD. ) have signed a Letter of Intent regarding an acquisition of EV. The transaction is the next step in realizing the vision of an integrated Nordic and Baltic securities market and establishing the OMX Nordic Exchange as a leading European marketplace. The intention is to announce the signing of a formal agreement before the end of October. An offer will subsequently be submitted to the shareholders of EV, whereby the consideration to EV's shareholders shall be approximately 2,07 million newly issued shares in OMX, corresponding to a valuation of ISK ISK In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Iceland Krona. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 2,450 million (SEK SEK In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Swedish Krona. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 250 million) excluding surplus cash and marketable securities Marketable Securities Very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price. Notes: Marketable securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities less than one year, and the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has . Based on EV the balance sheet as of June 30, 2006, surplus cash and marketable securities are approximately ISK 570 million, which are anticipated to be dividended to EV shareholders prior to closing. The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year. "We are pleased to be participating in the further integration of the Nordic and Baltic securities markets which serves listed companies and investors alike. ICEX listed companies will gain increased visibility and be able to benchmark against a larger peer group. Furthermore, we expect more international members to participate in the Icelandic market thereby enhancing the liquidity. At the same time the Nordic list will benefit from the addition of some of the fastest growing companies in the Nordic region. The combination should also broaden the investment alternatives for Icelandic investors. All in all, this combination presents promising opportunities for the Icelandic securities market" says Thordur Fridjonsson, General Manager of EV and President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ICEX. "We look forward to taking our cooperation to the next level and welcoming the Icelandic marketplace into the OMX Nordic Exchange. We are creating an integrated Nordic home market to increase intra-Nordic trading and improve the attractiveness to international investors. It is very encouraging to contribute to the increased visibility of Icelandic companies as they will join the common Nordic list, OMX's information services See Information Systems. and OMX-wide indices", says Jukka Ruuska President business area Nordic Marketplaces OMX. Benefits from the combination The combination of OMX and ICEX will create value and benefits to shareholders, issuers and market participants and will further promote an integrated Nordic securities market. This will strengthen the position of OMX to meet the challenges of the future. The combination is expected to lead to higher liquidity on the Icelandic market over time and to provide benefits through cost and revenue synergies. The OMX Nordic Exchange will also benefit from know-how developed within the Icelandic market. To increase visibility for Icelandic companies, they are expected to be included in the common Nordic list in the beginning of next year. At the same time Icelandic share price data will be included in the OMX Nordic real-time information offering and ICEX-listed instruments will be included in OMX indexes according to the same rules that apply to instruments on other OMX exchanges. ICEX's calculation and publication of local indexes will continue to reflect the Icelandic market. Furthermore, liquidity in the Icelandic equity markets is expected to increase not only due to improved visibility and attractiveness for Icelandic companies, but also due to other opportunities, for instance, one common broker network including a single point of access and a higher number of remote-members. Another important measure is the harmonization of rules, listing requirements Listing requirements Requirements, including minimum shares outstanding, market value, and income, that are laid down by an exchange for any stock to be listed for trading. and regulations that will take place over time. It is also anticipated that a combination will increase the pace of progress of the Faroese Securities Market Virðisbrævamarknaður Føroya (the Faroese Securities Market) was founded March 30, 2004. Technical operator for the market is Kauphöll Íslands. External links
VMF Vehicle Maintenance Facility (McMurdo Station, Antarctica - USAP) VMF Ventromedial Prefrontal Cortex (brain region) VMF Valve Map File ), which is operated by ICEX. ICEX's alternative market iSEC will be rebranded First North, which is the second largest European alternative market in number of companies. Derivatives products and services will be introduced next year based on Icelandic instruments and fully integrated with OMX's derivatives offerings. ISD will continue to work closely together with ICEX to facilitate joint product development and reduce overhead costs overhead costs see fixed costs. . This combination supports OMX and EV's drive for integrated Nordic clearing and settlement. Proposed Company Structure Following the anticipated transaction, OMX will be the parent company of the group. OMX's shares are already listed on Stockholm Stock Exchange The Stockholm Stock Exchange (Swedish: Stockholmsbörsen) is a stock exchange located in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 1863 [1] it is the primary securities exchange of the Nordic Countries. , Helsinki Stock Exchange “HEX” redirects here. For other uses, see HEX (disambiguation).
For Wikipedia's help pages, see . and Copenhagen Stock Exchange Copenhagen Stock Exchange The only securities exchange in Denmark. It features electronic trading of stocks, bonds, futures, and options. . OMX plans to seek listing on ICEX following the closing of the transaction. ICEX and ISD will continue to be regulated by Icelandic laws and supervised by Icelandic authorities. ICEX's brand will be incorporated and harmonized with OMX's branding structure. Board of Directors The Board of Directors of OMX Exchanges consists of OMX executive directors and non-executives who represent key stakeholders. The Board of Directors shall have one non-executive director representing the Icelandic market. EV will establish a Consultation Committee consisting initially of the present EV Board Members. This committee shall be consulted on the appointment of the Icelandic non-executive director for the board of OMX Exchanges. The Committee will also be available for consultation on other issues of importance for the Icelandic market. Key Conditions The proposed transaction is subject to, among other things, due diligence, signing of the formal agreement, approval by regulatory authorities and approval by OMX Extraordinary General meeting. Advisors Lenner & Partners is financial advisor and Vinge is legal advisor to OMX. JPMorgan is financial advisor and Logos Legal Services is legal advisor to EV. About OMX / OMX is a leading expert in the exchange industry. Through the Nordic Exchange in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius, OMX offers access to approximately 80 percent of the Nordic and Baltic securities market. Our integrated technology solutions span the transaction chain enabling efficient securities transactions for exchanges, clearing organizations, central securities depositories and other financial institutions around the world. OMX is listed on the Nordic Exchange in Stockholm, Helsinki and Copenhagen. For more information please visit www.omxgroup.com. About Eignarhaldsfelagid Verdbrefathing hf. / Eignarhaldsfelagid Verdbrefathing was established in 2002 as a holding company for the Iceland Stock Exchange (ICEX) and The Icelandic Securities Depository (ISD). ICEX operates the only regulated market for listed securities in Iceland. More than 400 listed instruments are listed on ICEX including ETFs, bonds, money market instruments Money market instruments See: Cash investments and shares, which cover all the major sectors in Iceland. ICEX was established in 1985 as a joint venture of banks and brokerage firms on the initiative of the Central Bank of Iceland The Central Bank of Iceland (Icelandic: Seðlabanki Íslands) is the central bank or reserve bank of Iceland. It has served in this capacity since 1961, when it was created by an act of the Alþingi out of the central banking department of Landsbanki Íslands, which had had . ICEX has been a leading force in expanding and improving the Icelandic securities market. The ISD is a registry, a depository and a clearing house for the settlement of securities in dematerialised form. It guarantees the accuracy of information, possessed by the securities register. The Icelandic Securities Depository Ltd. was established in June 1997 by all key market participants. For more information please visit www.icex.is and www.vbsi.is. This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net |
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