Stockholm, June 18, 2014 — NASDAQ OMX (NASDAQ: NDAQ) announces that the trading in Heliospectra AB (HELIO) shares commenced today on First North at NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. Heliospectra belongs to the Industrials sector and is the 22nd company to be admitted to trading on First North’s Nordic markets (Stockholm, Helsinki, Copenhagen and Iceland) in 2014.
Heliospectra was founded in 2006 and specializes in intelligent technologies for plant research and greenhouse cultivation. Heliospectra’s products are based on a deep knowledge of plant physiology and photosynthesis combined with a unique way of using state-of-the-art LED technology. After six years of development in Sweden, the company is now venturing into the international marketplace. Heliospectra has won several awards for its forward-thinking technology. For more information, visit www.heliospectra.com
”With a successful IPO and new exciting products, that have been well received in the market, Heliospectra is now entering an interesting phase where our focus lies on an international expansion,” said Staffan Hillberg, CEO of Heliospectra.
“We welcome Heliospectra to NASDAQ OMX First North and to our Industrials sector,” said Adam Kostyal, Senior Vice President at NASDAQ OMX. “Heliospectra has been referred to as one of Sweden’s most innovative cleantech companies and we are excited that they have opted for a listing at First North. We congratulate Heliospectra on their successful IPO and look forward to supporting them in their continued journey as a publicly traded company.”
Heliospectra AB has appointed G&W Kapitalförvaltning AB as Certified Adviser.
To view an interview from today’s listing ceremony click here .
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