Stockholm, July 18, 2008 - The Nordic Exchange, part of the NASDAQ OMX Group,
Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announced that Nordic Mines AB, a small cap company within
the Materials segment, today moves to the main market of the OMX Nordic
Exchange Stockholm. It is the thirteenth company to move from First North to
the Nordic Exchange main market.
Nordic Mines AB explores for gold and other metals in Finland and Sweden. The
company's main resource is Laiva, a gold deposit in central Finland which is
one of the biggest in the Nordics. Nordic Mines' business concept is to create
growth through prospecting and exploiting the company's existing and future
gold and mineral findings. Nordic Mines' vision is to become one of the leading
gold producers in the Nordics and Europe, while setting a good environmental
example.
“We are pleased to welcome Nordic Mines as an exciting addition to our
Materials sector. This listing is a prime example of how First North can
provide the experience and capital strength needed before entering our main
market. We look forward to the listing taking Nordic Mines even further within
its business ventures,” says Jenny Rosberg, Senior Vice President OMX Listings
& Capital Markets.
A round lot of shares in Nordic Mines AB, whose short name is NOMI, amounts to
500.
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delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six
continents, and with over 3,900 companies, it is number one in worldwide
listings among major markets. NASDAQ OMX offers multiple capital raising
solutions to companies around the globe, including its U.S. listings market;
the OMX Nordic Exchange, including First North; and the 144A PORTAL Market.
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OMX Nordic Exchange serves as a central gateway to the Nordic and Baltic
financial markets, offering listing and trading services for among others;
issuers, bank and brokers and market data vendors. The Nordic Exchange
comprises over 850 companies including its alternative market First North and
offers trading in equities, derivatives, fixed income and more. The Nordic
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OMX exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and
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CONTACTS:
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
Jonas Rodny
+46-8-405 72 67
Jonas.rodny@omxgroup.com
