Össur appoints a new market maker on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen
Össur hf. ("Össur") and SEB Enskilda Equities ("SEB") have today signed a market
making agreement where SEB acts as market maker on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen for
shares issued by Össur.
The purpose of the agreement is to facilitate trading and provide liquidity in
the shares of Össur on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen and to promote efficient and
transparent price formation.
According to the agreement, SEB will submit buy and sell quotes for the shares
every trading day on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen. The amount of each buy and sell
quote shall be a minimum of 5,000 shares. The spread between buy and sell quotes
shall not exceed 2.0%.
The Company's market making agreement with Nordea has been terminated with
effect from 31 December 2009. The market making agreement with SEB will take
effect on 1 January 2010.
Arion Bank and Saga Capital act as market makers on NASDAQ OMX Iceland for
shares issued by Össur.
Össur contacts:
Hjörleifur Pálsson, CFO, tel. +354 515 1300
Sigurborg Arnarsdottir, IR Manager, tel. +354 664 1044
About Össur
Össur (OMX: OSSR) is a global leader in non-invasive orthopaedics that help
peoplelive a life without limitations. Its business is focused on improving
people's mobility through the delivery of innovative technologies within the
fields of bracing and supports, prosthetic limbs and compression therapies. A
recognized "Technology Pioneer", Össur invests significantly in research and
product development; its award-winning designs ensuring a consistently strong
position in the market. Successful patient and clinical outcomes are further
empowered via Össur's educational programs and business solutions. Headquartered
in Iceland, Össur has major operations in America and Europe, with additional
distributors worldwide.