Stockholm/Helsinki/Copenhagen/Reykjavik, June 22, 2009 — NASDAQ OMX Nordic, part
of NASDAQ OMX Group (NASDAQ:NDAQ) reports that the semi-annual review of its
market capitalization (market cap) segments has been done. The revision is based
on average market cap value in May 2009. Together with indexes and sector
classifications, the market cap segmentation is a tool to increase visibility
for companies listed on the exchanges within NASDAQ OMX Nordic.
Effective July 1, 2009, the following 19 companies will change segment:
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| Company | Present Segment | New Segment | Listing venue |
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| Bakkavör Group hf. | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Iceland |
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| Capinordic A/S | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Copenhagen |
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| Cision AB | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Stockholm |
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| Dalhoff Larsen & | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Copenhagen |
| Horneman A/S | | | |
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| Elektrobit Oyj | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Helsinki |
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| Fionia Bank A/S | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Copenhagen |
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| Formuepleje Merkur A/S | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Copenhagen |
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| H+H International A/S | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Copenhagen |
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| Hakon Invest AB | Mid Cap | Large Cap | Stockholm |
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| Hf. Eimskipafélag | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Iceland |
| Íslands | | | |
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| Icelandair Group hf. | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Iceland |
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| JM AB | Large Cap | Mid Cap | Stockholm |
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| Metro International S.A. | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Stockholm |
| SDB | | | |
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| Morphic Technologies AB | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Stockholm |
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| Nordicom A/S | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Copenhagen |
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| PA Resources AB | Large Cap | Mid Cap | Stockholm |
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| RNB RETAIL AND BRANDS AB | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Stockholm |
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| Royal UNIBREW A/S | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Copenhagen |
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| Sparbank | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Copenhagen |
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In addition, 79 companies will stay in their current segment during a
transitional period (in line with segment classification amendments announced
on May 29th). The transitional period lasts until the next review period, or at
least 12 months, and means that companies with a market cap value of less than
50 percent of the minimum or maximum segment threshold will be subject to one
more review before transferring into the new segment. This classification
amendment was added in order to achieve a market cap segmentation model that is
less vulnerable to strong market fluctuations and more sustainable over time.
About the market cap segments
Companies belong to a market cap segment (small-, mid- and large cap) based on
its average market value during the given review month. Companies with a market
value exceeding EUR 1 billion are in the group of “Large Cap”, while companies
with a market value smaller than EUR 150 million belong to “Small Cap”.
Companies with a market value between EUR 150 billion and EUR 1 billion belong
to the “Mid Cap” segment.
About NASDAQ OMX
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's largest exchange company. It delivers
trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents,
with over 3,800 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
sector. The company offers trading across multiple asset classes including
equities, derivatives, debt, commodities, structured products and
exchange-traded funds. NASDAQ OMX technology supports the operations of over 70
exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories in more
than 50 countries. NASDAQ OMX Nordic and NASDAQ OMX Baltic are not legal
entities but describe the common offering from NASDAQ OMX exchanges in Helsinki,
Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information
about NASDAQ OMX, visit http://www.nasdaqomx.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The matters described herein contain forward-looking statements that are made
under the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. These statements include, but are no limited to, statements about
NASDAQ OMX's products and offerings. We caution that these statements are not
guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from
those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond
NASDAQ OMX's control. These factors include, but are not limited to factors
detailed in NASDAQ OMX's annual report on Form 10-K, and periodic reports filed
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to
release any revisions to any forward-looking statements. There can be no
assurance that the FSA will give the NASDAQ OMX applicant the authorization and
permissions which it seeks.
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