STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 20, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Helsinki Exchanges has today decided to admit to listing the shares of OM Aktiebolag ("OM") on the Helsinki Exchanges' main list, subject to the completion of OM's offer to the shareholders and warrant holders of HEX Plc ("the Offer").
Subject to completion of the Offer, the OM shares will be traded on Helsinki Exchanges under the trading code OMH1V.
OM (Other OTC:OMGPF) is a world leading provider of transaction technology to the financial services and energy industries. Developing and marketing IT solutions that boost the efficiency of markets worldwide, OM has over 300 customers in 20 countries. OM also owns and operates exchanges and clearing organizations and has operations in 10 countries. OM is listed on Stockholmsborsen. For more information please visit www.om.com.
For further information or comments, please contact: Jakob Hakanson, Vice President, Investor Relations +46 8 405 60 42
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