Stockholm, May 27, 2008 — The Nordic Exchange, part of The NASDAQ OMX Group,
Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ), announces that the trading in Trygga Hem Skandinavien AB
shares commence today on First North Stockholm. Trygga Hem is the eighth
company to be listed on First North in 2008, which now comprises 130 companies.
Trygga Hem is a nationwide security company and one of Sweden's largest
providers of burglary and fire alarm systems to homeowners. Trygga Hem's
business concept is to offer homeowners high-quality security products and
services at competitive prices.
“We are pleased to welcome Trygga Hem to First North and to the Information
Technology sector,” says Jenny Rosberg, Senior Vice President OMX Listings &
Capital Markets. “We are excited to offer trading of Trygga Hem on one of
Europe's most liquid growth markets.”
A round lot of shares in Trygga Hem Skandinavien AB, whose short name is THEM,
amounts to 500, and it belongs to the Information Technology sector.
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CONTACTS:
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
Jonas Rodny
+46 8 405 72 67
jonas.rodny@nasdaqomx.com
