NASDAQ OMX Welcomes Arcam AB to the Main Market
6/18/2012 5:01 AM EST
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NASDAQ OMX Welcomes Arcam AB to the Main Market
Stockholm, June 18, 2012 — NASDAQ OMX (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announced that Arcam AB
(ARCM), a Small Cap company within the Industrials sector, today starts trading
of its shares on the main market of NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. Arcam was previously
listed on NGM Equity and is the third company to list on NASDAQ OMX Nordic
markets this year.
Founded in 1997, Arcam provides a cost-efficient Additive Manufacturing
solution for production of metal components. The technology offers freedom in
design combined with excellent material properties and high productivity.
Arcam’s market is global with customers mainly in the orthopedic and aerospace
industries. Head office and production facilities are located in Mölndal,
Sweden. Support offices are located in the United States, Italy and China. The
EBM® technology is patent-protected in 24 countries including Sweden. For more
information visit www.arcam.com.
Magnus René, CEO at Arcam, said: “We see today’s list change as a logical step
towards reaching a broader base of investors and stakeholders and thus support
our continued growth. A listing on NASDAQ OMX gives Arcam yet another quality
mark on our unique products and acts to provide our share with improved
liquidity in combination with a broader ownership base.”
Jenny Rosberg, Senior Vice President at NASDAQ OMX, commented, “Arcam’s
entrepreneurial spirit and global presence makes them a great match with NASDAQ
OMX. We look to supporting Arcam with the increased visibility and investor
awareness that comes with a listing on main market, where they will join one of
the strongest industrial sectors in the world.”
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