Stockholm, October 19, 2009 — NASDAQ OMX Nordic, part of the NASDAQ OMX Group,
Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ), announces that the trading in Alpcot Agro AB shares will
commence today, October 19, on First North at NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB. Alpcot
Agro is the fifth company to be admitted to trading on First North in 2009.
Alpcot Agro is a Swedish company founded in 2006. The company's objective is to
generate an attractive total return on invested capital by acquiring and
farming agricultural land in Russia and in other CIS member states. Since
starting its operations in 2007 Alpcot Agro has taken control of and acquired,
directly or indirectly, agricultural land in six regions in Russia: Voronezh,
Volgograd, Tambov, Lipetsk, Kursk and Kurgan.
Jenny Rosberg, Senior Vice President, NASDAQ OMX said, “We look forward to
working with Alpcot Agro to help them attract investor awareness and visibility
at First North, one of Europe's most liquid growth markets. Alpcot Agro will
make a great addition to our Nordic and international members looking for
investment opportunities in the Russian farming and agricultural industry.”
Alpcot Agro AB, whose short name is ALPA belongs to the Consumer Staples
sector. Alpcot Agro has appointed Remium AB as Certified Adviser.
About First North
First North is regulated as a multilateral trading facility, operated by the
different exchanges within NASDAQ OMX Nordic. It does not have the legal status
as an EU-regulated market. Companies at First North are subject to the rules of
First North and not the legal requirements for admission to trading on a
regulated market. The risk in such an investment may be higher than on the main
market.
About NASDAQ OMX
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trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents,
with over 3,700 listed companies. NASDAQ OMX offers multiple capital raising
solutions to companies around the globe, including its U.S. listings market,
NASDAQ OMX Nordic, NASDAQ OMX Baltic, NASDAQ OMX First North, and the U.S. 144A
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exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories in more
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