Stockholm, June 7, 2010 — NASDAQ OMX (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announced that NAXS Nordic
Access Buyout Fund AB (NAXS), a small cap company within the Financials sector,
today starts trading of its shares on the main market of NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.
NAXS is the ninth company to list on NASDAQ OMX Nordic markets in 2010, and the
twenty-first company to move from First North to the main market.
NAXS operates as a fund-of-funds with investments in Nordic buyout funds. The
objective is to make the Nordic private equity market accessible for a broader
public while offering liquidity through the company's market-introduced shares.
NAXS was founded in 2007, when it was also listed on First North.
Jenny Rosberg, Senior Vice President at NASDAQ OMX said: “We are pleased to
welcome NAXS as an exciting addition to our Financials sector. This is a prime
example of how First North can provide the experience and capital growth needed
before entering our main market, where NAXS will enjoy liquidity and investor
awareness advantages.”
Jeff Bork, CEO at NAXS commented, “Our move to the main market will support the
company's future development and strengthen NAXS brand name. Moreover, the
increased visibility that comes with a listing on NASDAQ OMX will help us
expand our ownership base amongst both institutional and private investors.”
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