Helsinki, January 7, 2014 - NASDAQ OMX (NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced that trading in Soprano Oyj (SOPRA) shares commenced today on the main market of NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. Soprano is a small cap company within the sector Technology. Soprano has been listed on the prelist of NASDAQ OMX Helsinki since 2007.
Soprano is the leading Nordic consulting company in communications and information technology. Its consultants help clients communicate, serve and earn more efficiently in our increasingly digital society. The company seeks strategic competitive advantages by combining communications with technology. Soprano serves its customers in six cities in Finland, Sweden and Estonia, in 98 countries through its own network, and all over the world via virtual reality. For more information, visit www.soprano.fi
Arto Tenhunen, CEO of Soprano Oyj, commented: “Moving to a stock exchange listing is an important milestone in the company's history. This marks an end to our six-year period on the prelist. During that time, the company has grown into a major consulting company that combines communications and information technology. In 2014, we are aiming for profitable growth in line with our strategy, both organically and through acquisitions."
Henrik Husman, Deputy Managing Director of NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, said: “It is a great pleasure welcome Soprano Oyj to our main market here in Helsinki. We look to supporting Soprano in all stages of their growth, and provide them with the increased visibility and investor awareness that comes with a listing on the main market.”
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