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OMX acquires the Armenian Stock Exchange and the Central Depository of Armenia

OMX, the leading expert in the exchange industry, and the Government of Armenia have signed a Share Purchase Agreement regarding the acquisition of the Armenian Stock Exchange and the Central Depository of Armenia.Under the agreement, signed on November 21, OMX buys 100 percent of the shares in the Armenian Stock Exchange (Armex) and the Central Depository of Armenia (CDA). The shares will be transferred to OMX on January 3 2008. The acquisition is carried out in accordance with the plan set out in a Letter of Intent signed by the parties on April 28 2007.In addition to the Share Purchase

OMX – Interim report January-September 2007 Strong profit growth

• Revenues during January–September increased by 23 percent to SEK 3,192 m (2,585)• Operating income rose by 23 percent to SEK 1,053 m (856)• Income after financial items rose by 22 percent to SEK 994 m (812)• Income after tax rose by 28 percent to SEK 786 m (615)• Earnings per share rose by 25 percent to SEK 6.46 (5.17)• Return on shareholders’ equity rose to 23 percent (17)• Increased exchange trading – the most active summer quarter ever• Continued strong growth in information revenues• First technology customer in South America“The third quarter was yet another strong

SEB extends their membership of The Nordic Exchange to Iceland

OMX Nordic Exchange Iceland hf. has approved the application of SEB for membership of OMX ICE equity market thus that SEB can start trading in Icelandic shares as of today 16 October.SEB is already active on OMX Nordic Exchange in Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki. The company's ticker symbol in the OMX ICE trading system is ENS.Thordur Fridjonsson, President of OMX Nordic Exchange Iceland:"We are extremely pleased to welcome the Swedish bank SEB, one of the largest in the Nordic countries, as a new member of OMX Nordic Exchange in Iceland. The merger of OMX exchanges has spurred

The Nordic Exchange welcomes Sparekassen Lolland

Sparekassen Lolland is listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen today. The company is the twenty-eight company to join the Nordic Exchange’s main market this year.Sparekassen Lolland was established in 1870 and has become one of Denmark’s largest savings banks. The main office is situated in Nakskov and the savings bank also has branches on Lolland-Falster, in Næstved, Vordingborg, Roskilde, Køge and on the high street of Copenhagen.Sparekassen Lolland, which advises on investments, pensions and asset management, serves more than 46.000 customers - an increasing part of them being

The Nordic Exchange welcomes IT InterGroup to First North

The trading of IT InterGroup’s shares commence today at First North in Danmark. Including IT InterGroup First North now comprises 117 companies.IT InterGroup, which is a Danish consultancy company, was founded in 2000 and is one of the leading companies within electronic security management in Europe. IT InterGroup’s key competences are Enterprise system management, Identity management and Access management.Amongst other things IT InterGroup works with clients’ Help Desks in order to make these unnecessary through a solution based on the self-service password solution FastPass. Through

The Nordic Exchange welcomes Systemair

Today Systemair will be listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm. The company is the twenty-seventh company to be listed on the Nordic Exchange’s main market this year.Systemair is a leading ventilation company with the main part of its operations in Europe and North America. The company was founded in 1974, and generated sales of 280 million EUR during the last financial year and has approximately 1,700 employees. The products are marketed under the brand names Systemair, Frico, VEAB and Fantech.”We are happy to welcome Systemair to OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm and to the sector

The Nordic Exchange welcomes Sagax

Today AB Sagax will be listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm. Sagax moves up from First North and is thereby the twenty-seventh company to be listed on the Nordic Exchange’s main market this year.Sagax is a real estate company investing in commercial properties mostly within in warehouse and light industry. The origin of the company was founded in the year 2000 by people now active in the management group and on the board. Sagax primarily focus is to invest in the Stockholm region, which stands for about 50 per cent of the company’s investments. As per June 30, 2007, the company holds

Stora Enso receives warning for breaching Exchange rules

The Disciplinary Committee of OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki has issued Stora Enso Oyj with a warning for breaching stock exchange rules. The company violated the requirement for simultaneous disclosure when disclosing the interim report.Stora Enso Oyj shares had been traded at deviating prices before the moment the interim report was published on July 26, 2007. The company’s share price fell by approximately 4.7 per cent before the information was published in OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki (“Exchange”).When Exchange enquired about the reason for this, it transpired that information

OMX, in conjunction with ISE, to deliver new trading system to DEX™ - Derivatives Canada

OMX, a leading expert in the exchange industry, has signed a contract to deliver and support a new trading system for DEX, the new Canadian derivatives market. DEX is jointly owned by TSX Group Inc., the leading Canadian exchange group for Canadian equity and energy securities, and International Securities Exchange (ISE), the world’s largest equity options exchange. OMX will be the system provider for the license, customization, implementation and support of DEX’s new derivatives trading system. DEX is scheduled to begin operations in March 2009.“We are excited to expand upon our technology

The Nordic Exchange turns one year

Today, the OMX Nordic Exchange is turning one year. A year with some impressive results giving the companies listed on the Nordic Exchange greater exposure, members more efficient access and investors more to choose from and easier to make comparisons among a considerably larger selection of shares.“Our ambition was to create a bigger and better marketplace. We have clearly demonstrated the potential for growth, and we’ve provided the tools to facilitate the one market approach. The Nordic Exchange is now the fifth largest exchange in Europe highly visible for investor through almost 75,000

September - record in Fixed-income derivatives

•A new all-time high in Fixed-income derivatives trading was set in September. The average daily trading volume was 136,948 contracts. (previous record: 123,701 contracts per day in June, 2007).•The value of average daily share trading increased by 25% compared to the same month last year and the average number of trades per day increased by 60%.•The ETF and Unit trust products have fast growing volumes, in September the trading volumes were EUR 208 millions per day compared to EUR 72 millions per day in September 2006.Share tradingThe value of average daily share trading amounted to

The Nordic Exchange welcomes PEAB Industri

Today Peab Industri will be listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm. The company is the twenty-sixth company to be listed on the Nordic Exchange’s main market this year.Peab Industri is a producer of products and services aimed at the Nordic Construction and Civil Engineering market. The business is conducted through three business areas; Machinery, Products and Services.”We are happy to welcome Peab Industri to the OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm and to the sector Industrials,” said Jenny Rosberg, President of Company Services at OMX.A round lot of shares in Peab Industri, whose

The Nordic Exchange welcomes Deltaq

Deltaq is listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen today. The company is the twenty-fourth company to join the Nordic Exchange’s main market this year.Deltaq was founded in June 2007 and invest in small or medium sized companies in need of either a change in ownership or management or a way to raise more capital.Deltaq’s business model is focused on developing and strengthening a company by injecting new competences and experiences as well as generating access to a larger and better network - for example in a form of industry consolidation. Deltaq participates actively in the development

The Board of OMX response to the increased bid from NASDAQ and Borse Dubai

The Board of OMX notes the joint announcement by NASDAQ and Borse Dubai to increase its cash offer to 265 SEK per share for each OMX share.“This move is an acknowledgement that we have taken the right decision when choosing a strategic route. Our ability to take the next step increases by strengthening the OMX Nordic Exchange through increased exposure of Nordic listed shares. Likewise we will be able to expand the OMX exchange technology offering beyond the 50 countries and 60 customers of today,” says Urban Bäckström, Chairman of OMX.The Board of OMX will take today’s announcement

STT and OMX to co-operation in news distribution

Finnish News Agency STT and OMX, the leading expert in the exchange industry, combine strengths to provide a superior release distribution service.Oy Suomen Tietotoimisto - Finska Notisbyrån Ab and OMX Nordic Exchange Group Oy have signed an agreement on combining their services in release distribution. With the agreement the customers of OMX’s news distribution services will soon have an easy access to use STT’s press release service, STT Info, and the option to have their disclosures and press releases distributed alongside STT’s news service.The agreement combines the strengths of both

OMX signs Bolsa de Valores de Colombia as first exchange customer in South America

OMX, a leading expert in the exchange industry, has signed an agreement with Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC) to provide a new trading system to enhance the BVC’s IT infrastructure.OMX will be the system provider for the license, customization, implementation and support of BVC’s new trading system, which will be used for derivatives and cash equities.“It is an honor to be selected as BVC’s technology partner as it grows into a world-class exchange and continues to strengthen its position in Latin America,” said Markus Gerdien, President Business Area Market Technology OMX. “This

OMX to outsource networks and data centers to Verizon Business

OMX, a leading expert in the exchange industry, today announced an outsourcing agreement with Verizon Business, a leading provider of advanced, global, enterprise communications and information technology solutions. The agreement covers OMX’s external network operations and data center management and spans a seven year period, commencing October 1, 2007.Under the agreement Verizon Business will take responsibility for aspects of external networks and data centers. OMX will continue to be the prime contractor and offer a wide range of IT services to exchanges, clearing organizations and CSDs

The Board of OMX response to the joint announcement by NASDAQ and Borse Dubai

The Board of OMX ("OMX") notes the joint announcement by The NASDAQ Stock Market Inc ("NASDAQ") and Borse Dubai. The Board of OMX will assess the implications of the structure for shareholders and update OMX shareholders in due course.“As being one of Europe’s most attractive exchanges, our initial response is that the competitiveness for the OMX Nordic Exchange will be secured going forward. In parallel, the possibilities for expansion in the Middle East for OMX exchange technology through NASDAQ’s investment in DIFX, will increase,” says Urban Bäckström, Chairman of OMX.To enable

The Nordic Exchange welcomes Investea German High Street II

Investea German High Street II is listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen today. The company is the twenty-third company to join the Nordic Exchange’s main market this year.Investea German High Street II was founded in June 2007 and runs real-estate investments in Germany.The properties, which Investea German High Street II focus on, are situated on central pedestrian areas or other attractive shopping areas in German cities.The location of the properties is an important element but at the same time the intention is that the property portfolio as a whole covers specific criteria when

Clarification from OMX

During the last couple of days, there has been media speculation about whether OMX management has been granted conditions for employment in the proposed company NASDAQ OMX Group and speculation regarding incentive programs.OMX wants to clarify the following:• No agreement has been entered into between any person in the management of OMX and NASDAQ.• There are no financial terms or agreements between the management of OMX and OMX that has not been clearly described in the annual report, press releases, and the notice for the AGM or elsewhere in accordance with applicable rules and

Update from the Board of OMX

The Board of OMX has earlier announced its ambition to update shareholders about the assessment process that the Board is currently carrying out in connection to the two offers that have been presented for the shareholders of the company.The Board of OMX has, as a part of the assessment, sent a question to the Securities Council, in order to make sure that all shareholders of the company have been treated equally. The Security Council has today announced its view on this issue and the Council concludes that the shareholders that entered into options agreements with Borse Dubai did not

The Nordic Exchange reduces fees on trade reporting

As of November 1, 2007, the OMX Nordic Exchange will reduce its fees related to cash equity trades reported to the Stockholm, Copenhagen and Helsinki exchanges. The fees for trade reporting were reduced by 50 percent in April and now the prices will be reduced by approximately another 50 percent.“OMX Nordic Exchange is further strengthening the offer for trade reporting to our customers, by reducing the fees for this service by approximately another 50 percent”, says Jukka Ruuska, President Nordic Marketplaces.The fee reductions are one step in the Nordic Exchange’s offering of products

Record turnover for clearing of short term fixed income derivatives

In August, the highest monthly turnover ever was cleared through the Nordic Exchange Stockholm. The daily turnover in FRAs amounted to 75 billion SEK in August, and to date, the total turnover this year has amounted to 10,000 billion SEK. That is more than the total turnover for all of last year. The daily turnover in treasury bills, another segment of the short fixed income market, has however decreased slightly in recent years and amounted to 9 billion SEK in August.”The increase on the FRA market compared to the slowdown of the market for treasury bills is a way for the market to

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