STOCKHOLM, Sweden, July 01, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) --
- Average daily share turnover amounted to EUR 2 924 (2775) million. - The turnover rate was 142 (131) percent. - The average daily derivative trading turnover amounted to 472 373 (514 874) contracts. - The number of listed companies amounted to 683 at the end of June (end 2004:685). - The number of members amounted to 147 at the end of June (end 2004:142).
Trading turnover and number of trades per day in share trading 1996-June 2005
This report comprises statistics from the Copenhagen Stock Exchange, Stockholm Stock Exchange, Helsinki Stock Exchange, Tallinn Stock Exchange, Riga Stock Exchange and Vilnius Stock Exchange. The reported figures pertain to all the six exchanges, unless otherwise stated. The reported figures concern January-June 2005. The comparable figures pertain to January-June 2004, unless otherwise stated.
Comments from Jukka Ruuska, President of OMX Exchanges "OMX has come a long way on the journey towards an integrated Nordic and Baltic market and we can look back - once again - on many great achievements. In January, Copenhagen Stock Exchange joined the OMX Exchanges family, implicating that we now cover over 80 percent of the Nordic and Baltic securities market.
In May, the SAXESS cash trading system was successfully implemented at the Vilnius Stock Exchange, meaning that all Nordic and Baltic exchanges are now using the same trading platform. The introduction of an established, global industry classification standard (GICS) on all NOREX exchanges is another step in the harmonization of the Nordic and Baltic markets. By introducing GICS in Finland and in the Baltics, we seek to further improve interest in, and knowledge about, securities listed on our exchanges. As of July 1, the Swedish Code of Corporate Governance is incorporated into the Stockholm Stock Exchange's rules. This is in line with the Nordic harmonization efforts, since codes are in place in Finland and Denmark. The Finnish rules were successfully introduced a year ago and have been well received by the market. At present, the Copenhagen Stock Exchange Committee on Corporate Governance is reviewing the Danish code from 2001 and will present its recommendations later this year.
Confidence building has continued to be on top of our agenda during the spring and successful exchange seminars have been held in Stockholm and Helsinki. Another major customer confidence-building event was the OMX Derivatives Week - an information-rich week marking twenty years of derivatives trading at OMX.
When it comes to trading activity, the turnover at OMX Exchanges marketplaces has been higher during the first six months of 2005 than during the same period last year. In March, Tallinn Stock Exchange experienced an all time high in share trading. For OMX Exchanges share trading, April was the best single month since February 2001 in terms of average turnover per day. In May, the turnover in number of contracts in index futures reached an all time high for OMX Exchanges. Furthermore, share trading at Copenhagen Stock Exchange was the highest ever during the first six months of 2005. During the spring, 20 new companies have been listed on the market places within OMX Exchanges.
We have taken several important steps in harmonizing the Nordic and Baltic securities markets. Now we are looking forward to continuing our effort to realize the vision of an integrated Nordic and Baltic market during the autumn."
Share trading The average share-trading turnover per business day amounted to EUR 2 924 (2 775) million, which is 5 percent higher than the first six months of 2004. The average number of closed transactions per business day was 79 086 (75 390), which is 5 percent higher than the first six months of 2004. The turnover rate was 142 (131) percent.
10 most traded companies
Turnover/day
Jan-Jun 2005
EUR Nr of
Company millions transactions
Nokia Abp 479,5 5 706
Ericsson, Telefonab. L M 317,9 4 739
Nordea Bank AB 113,8 1 356
Volvo, AB 80,2 1 501
A.P. Moller - Morsk A/S 74,7 1 172
TeliaSonera AB 73,7 1 448
Hennes & Mauritz AB,
H & M 68,8 1 116
Atlas Copco AB 60,2 1 238
TDC 57,0 1 025
Turnover/day
Jan-June 2004
EUR Nr of
Company millions transactions
Nokia Abp 622,7 9 191
Ericsson, Telefonab. L M 473,8 8 184
Nordea Bank AB 73,7 986
Volvo, AB 63,7 1 394
Atlas Copco AB 61,9 1 240
TeliaSonera AB 58,4 1 616
A.P. Moller - Morsk A/S 57,7 1 386
Stora Enso Oyj 56,9 1 352
Hennes & Mauritz AB,
H & M 54,5 1 116
Skandia, Forsakringsab. 50,6 1 631
Derivatives Trading
Average derivative trading turnover (share and interest-rate related contracts) amounted to 472 373 (514 874) contracts per day, representing a decrease of 8 percent. The average number of contracts in share-related derivative products amounted to 437 879 (488 476) contracts per day, while the average number of contracts in interest-rate related derivative products amounted to 34 494 (26 398) contracts per day.
The total value of trade in stock options amounted to EUR 4,6 (7,3) million per day.
Turnover per day derivative trading 1996 - June 2005
Bond trading
The average value of bond trading per business day amounted to EUR 10 067 (EUR 9 046 million).
Covered warrant trading
The average value of covered warrant trading per business day amounted to EUR 4,3 million (EUR 8,1 million).
ETF trading / Unit trusts
The average value of ETF/Unit trust trading per business day amounted to EUR 49 million (EUR 45 million).
Index trends year 2005
The OMXS30 Index increased by 11 percent and closed at 822,5 (30.12.2004: 741,9). The OMXH25 Index closed at 2052,9 (30.12.2004: 1 831,0), an increase by 12 percent. The KFX index closed at 344,0 at (30.12.2004: 286,7), an increase by 20 percent. The TALSE index closed at 604,930.12.2004: 448,8), an increase by 35 percent. The RIGSE index closed at 486,1 (30.12.2004: 413,6), representing an increase of 18 percent. The VILSE index closed at 413,4 (30.12.2004: 293,4), representing an increase of 41 percent.
Members
During the period of January - June 2005, Stockholm Stock Exchange has received 2 new members and 1 membership has expired. Helsinki Stock Exchange has received 3 new members. Copenhagen Stock Exchange has received 4 new members. Tallinn Stock Exchange has received 5 new members and 1 membership has expired. Riga Stock Exchange has received 3 new members. Vilnius Stock Exchange has received 5 new members and 1 membership has expired.
On June 30, 2005 the total number of members was 147 (excluded 87 members who are members at more than one exchange) of which Stockholm Stock Exchange had 79 (30.12.2004: 78) members, Helsinki Stock Exchange had 47 (30.12.2004: 44) members, Copenhagen Stock Exchange had 49 (30.12.2004: 45) members, Tallinn Stock Exchange had 19 (30.12.2004: 15) members, Riga Stock Exchange had 17 (30.12.2004: 14) members and Vilnius Stock Exchange had 23 (30.12.2004: 19) members.
List changes
Shares
Total market value of all listed companies amounted to EUR 639 billion on June 30 (June 30, 2004: EUR 537 billion.) During the period of January - June 2005, 3 companies were listed at Stockholm Stock Exchange and 9 companies were delisted. On Helsinki Stock Exchange 5 companies were listed and 3 were delisted. On Copenhagen Stock Exchange 5 companies were listed and 9 companies were delisted. On Riga Stock Exchange 5 companies were listed and 1 company was delisted. On Tallinn Stock Exchange 2 companies were listed. The total number of listed companies is 683 (excluding 9 multiple listings) of which 271 (30.12.2004: 277) companies are listed on Stockholm Stock Exchange, 139 (30.12.2004: 137) on Helsinki Stock Exchange, 181 (30.12.2004: 185) on Copenhagen Stock Exchange, 15 (30.12.2004: 13) on Tallinn Stock Exchange, 43 (30.12.2004: 39) on Riga Stock Exchange and 43 (30.12.2004: 43) on Vilnius Stock Exchange.
Bonds
The total number of listed bonds is 4 683 of which 1 551 (30.12.2004:1 485) on Stockholm Stock Exchange, 294 (30.12.2004:287) on Helsinki Stock Exchange, 2 771 (30.12.2004:2 232) on Copenhagen Stock Exchange, 6 (30.12.2004:5) on Tallinn Stock Exchange, 29 (30.12.2004:29) on Riga Stock Exchange and 32 (30.12.2004:33) on Vilnius Stock Exchange.
Covered Warrants
The total number of listed covered warrants is 1575, of which 1 343 (30.12.2004:1 491) on Stockholm Stock Exchange and 232 (30.12.2004:329) on Helsinki Stock Exchange.
Surveillance and Enforcement
Stockholm Stock Exchange
Five of the matters involving listed companies and exchange members that the Stockholm Stock Exchange dealt with during the first six months of the year were submitted to the Exchange's Disciplinary Committee for action. In three of those cases different member firms had disregarded generally accepted practices in the Swedish securities market and were therefore issued warnings. One of those member firms was Citigroup Global Markets Limited who in June was issued a warning. Citigroup acquired more than 5 percent of the shares in Lindex AB. However, Citigroup did not disclose the acquisition until several days later, and also failed to inform the Exchange. The remaining two cases addressed by the Disciplinary Committee of the Stockholm Stock Exchange involved listed companies' breaches of the Listing Agreement and in both cases the Committee imposed fines. For further information please see the Stockholm Stock Exchange's website.
The Stockholm Stock Exchange has issued criticism in 20 cases for infractions of the rules of the Exchange. These infractions were not of such a serious nature that they required to be handled by the Disciplinary Committee. In June two listed companies were issued criticism, one company was criticized for not informing the Exchange before disseminating information regarding an unexpected significant change in financial results. The other company was criticized for the wording of certain information in the annual report regarding benefits to senior executives. Also in June, one member firm and one of its traders have been criticized for placing orders in breach of the NOREX Member Rules. The orders in question were deemed to have had a misleading effect towards market participants.
The Stockholm Stock Exchange referred 17 matters of suspected insider trading to the Financial Supervisory Authority during the first half year. One of these cases was sent in June.
During the first six months one company was placed on the Observation Segment of the A list and nine companies on the Observation Segment of the O list. In June, one company was placed on the Observation Segment of the O list at the Stockholm Stock Exchange due to the fact that the company plans an extensive change in its line of business.
Helsinki Stock Exchange
During the first half of 2005, the Helsinki Stock Exchange has issued criticism in 10 cases for infractions of the rules of the Exchange. In addition, the secretary of the disciplinary committee of the Helsinki Stock Exchange's issued a reprimand to four listed companies. These infractions were not of such a serious nature that they required to be handled by the Disciplinary Committee.
In June, one company was issued criticism. The company was criticized for insufficient follow up of its operating performance.
The Disciplinary Committee has issued a warning to one listed company for breaching the disclosure requirements applicable to listed companies.
Moreover, the Helsinki Stock Exchange referred 10 matters of suspected insider trading or other market abuse to the Financial Supervisory Authority during the first half of 2005. Two of these cases were sent in June.
Three companies were placed on the Observation Segment of the Main list due to the fact that the companies had applied for de-listing. One of these companies was placed on the Observation Segment in June.
Copenhagen Stock Exchange
During the first half of 2005, the Copenhagen Stock Exchange issued one company a reprimand for having failed to publish an announcement about a loss on an investment in due time.
Furthermore, the Copenhagen Stock Exchange initiated a number of cases regarding suspected breaches of the disclosure requirements. None of the cases led to a reprimand, but the Copenhagen Stock Exchange found reason to criticize or otherwise comment on the behavior of the issuer in eight of the cases. One of the cases was dealt with in June and concerned information published in the press, which had not previously been announced via the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.
The Copenhagen Stock Exchange has approved four tender offers and four mandatory offers on listed companies during the first six months of 2005. In June, the Copenhagen Stock Exchange approved one tender offer.
Moreover, six issuers were placed on the Observation Segment and six issuers were removed during the first six months of 2005. In June, three companies were placed on the Observation Segment due to offers on the issuers and one company was removed.
The Copenhagen Stock Exchange has amended its rules twice during the first half of 2005. In January, the rules were amended due to the IAS/IFRS regulation and the implementation of the Market Abuse Directive into Danish law. The Copenhagen Stock Exchange has held a number of seminars to inform the issuers about the impact of the changes. In June, the rules were amended due to the implementation of the Prospectus Directive into Danish law. One if these changes were that issuers of real estate bonds have to prepare prospectuses from July 1, 2005.
For more information about the surveillance matters, please visit www.omxgroup.com/copenhagenstockexchange.
Tallinn Stock Exchange In April the Listing and Surveillance Committee of the Tallinn Stock Exchange decided to impose a fine of EUR 15,978 on Hansabank for violation of the Requirements for Issuers.
For more information or comments, please contact Anu Ilvonen, Head of Communications, OMX Exchanges +358 503 76 04 38
These statistics are also available at www.omxgroup.com.
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