NASDAQ OMX Welcomes Stureguld to First North

20 Aug, 2012 11:03 CET

NASDAQ OMX Nordic

NASDAQ OMX Welcomes Stureguld to First North

Stockholm, August 20 2012 — NASDAQ OMX (NASDAQ: NDAQ) announces that the
trading in Stureguld AB (SGLD B) shares will commence today on First North at
NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. Stureguld belongs to the Consumer services sector and is
the fifth company to be admitted to trading on First North in 2012. 

Founded in 2010, Stureguld is operating within the precious metals and jewelry
segment. It trades mainly gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rodium through
own stores in Stockholm Malmö and Oslo, or through a web store, targeting
mainly the retail market. It also conducts exploration through a subsidiary. 

Joacim Nord, founder and CEO of Stureguld, said: “As a young and growing
company, Stureguld can truly benefit from a listing on First North. The market
place is known to host some of the most successful and innovative companies in
the Nordics, and it’s great to be a part of that.  It’s also a quality mark,
not only to our investors, but also to our customers. Strong confidence has
been a cornerstone in our success, and this listing truly enhances that. We
look forward to further develop the company as a publicly held entity on First
North.” 

Emelie Jarnesten, head of NASDAQ OMX First North, commented: “We welcome
Stureguld to First North, one of Europe’s most liquid growth markets. The
company is a welcome addition to the consumer service sector. We look forward
to supporting the management by maximizing its exposure to both local and
global investor communities.” 

Stureguld has appointed Mangold Fondkommission AB as Certified Adviser.



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