Stockholm, February 4, 2011— NASDAQ OMX (NASDAQ: NDAQ) announces that trading in HC (Header Compression) Sweden Holding AB (short name: HCH) shares will commence today, February 4, on First North at NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. HC Holding belongs to the Information Technology sector and is the first company to be admitted to trading on First North in 2011.
HC Holding develops and manages technology companies in the fields of digital communications. The group currently consists of the wholly-owned subsidiary, Effnet AB, which develops and sells the Effnet Header Compression product family of software applications designed to increase the efficiency, speed, and reliability of Internet Protocol traffic in fixed, mobile, and satellite networks.
Jenny Rosberg, Senior Vice President at NASDAQ OMX said, “We look forward to working with HC Holding to help them attract investor awareness and visibility on both a local and international level.First North is one of Europe’s most liquid growth markets where HC Holding will make an interesting investment opportunity within our technology sector.”
HC Holding has appointed Remium ABas Certified Adviser.
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