Stockholm, February 22, 2012 — NASDAQ OMX (NASDAQ: NDAQ) announces that the
trading in Creades AB (CRED A) shares will commence today on First North at
NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. Creades belongs to the Financials sector and is the
second company to be admitted to trading on First North in 2012.
Creades is an investment company derived from Investment AB Öresund and invests
in both listed and unlisted companies with the objective to create value
through creative development and restructuring. Creades’ strategy is to invest
in small-and medium-sized companies that have the potential for revaluation and
value creation. Creades’ asset portfolio today consists of 60% listed shares,
30% unlisted shares and 10% in cash.
Jenny Rosberg, Senior Vice President at NASDAQ OMX said: “Creades is a perfect
example of a company that benefits from the efficient time-to-market advantages
that First North can offer. As one of Europe’s most active and liquid growth
markets First North acts as a natural stepping stone to a listing on our main
market. We now look forward to supporting Creades in generating strong investor
visibility and awareness both on a local and international level.”
Stefan Charette, CEO at Creades commented: “Our First North listing today acts
to support Creades’ future development and will help strengthen our visibility
towards both institutional and private investors. Creades has a solid financial
platform in combination with vast experience of the financial markets and our
aim is to eventually make a move to the main market at NASDAQ OMX.”
Creades AB has appointed Handelsbanken Capital Markets as Certified Adviser.
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