Stockholm, November 27, 2013 — NASDAQ OMX (NASDAQ: NDAQ) announces that the trading in aXichem AB (AXIC A) shares commenced today on First North at NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. aXichem was previously listed at Aktietorget. aXichem belongs to the Basic Materials sector and is the 15th company to be admitted to trading on First North in 2013.
aXichem is a Swedish limited liability company based in Lund, Sweden. The company has developed a patented environmental technology that acts to protect the environment from the emission of harmful pollutants.
“We are excited to welcome aXichem to NASDAQ OMX and our First North market,” said Adam Kostyal, Senior Vice President at NASDAQ OMX. “aXichem is one of many growth companies that have opted to switch to First North, where we continue to see a steady flow of new and exciting listings.”
“The move to NASDAQ OMX First North marks an important milestone for aXichem and will allow us to enjoy an increased investor exposure,” said Torsten Helsing, CEO of aXichem. “The environmental technology space has great potential and on First North we look forward to leveraging our listing in order to support continued financial growth.”
aXichem has appointed Erik Penser Bankaktiebolag as Certified Adviser.
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