10 potential future IPO companies commence #IPOready programme at the Irish Stock Exchange.

Anne Heraty of CPL Resources plc speaking to #IPOready participantsTen companies with ambitions to list on the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) commenced the #IPOready programme (#IPOready) this week. #IPOready is designed to equip them with crucial skills in capital raising, investor relations and business management. Participants on the structured support programme include 20 CEOs and CFOs from the technology, food and leisure sectors.

Star of 2016 award won by Applegreen

Applegree receives the Star of 2016 Award at the European Small and Mid-Cap Awards in Brussels

Applegreen, the #1 motorway service area operator in the Republic of Ireland, has won the prestigious “Star of 2016” at the European Small and Mid-Cap Awards. Applegreen beat off stiff competition from the two other companies shortlisted by the independent jury - Northern Ireland-based Kainos Group plc and Spain’s Inclam Group plc to take the Award in Brussels.

Appointment is for a term of three years.

Deirdre SomersDeirdre Somers, Chief Executive of the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE), has been elected as the new President of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) for a term of three years.

Dalata Hotel Group joins the ISE’s Main Securities Market

Dalata Executive Team at the launch of Dalata Hotel Group at the Irish Stock Exchange

Dalata Hotel Group (Dalata), the largest hotel operator in Ireland, has transferred its listing to a primary listing on the Main Securities Market (MSM) of the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE). Dalata floated on the Enterprise Securities Market (ESM) in March 2014.

Q1 2015 statistics show record high equity trades and €2.2bn funds raised.

• Equity trading volumes hit record high in Q1, with over 1.4m equity trades taking place
• Funds raised of over €2.2bn - including €330m by Malin in one of the largest life science IPOs ever to take place in Europe
• New bond listings from Ryanair, Rentokil and Hipercor add to the 32,800 securities now listed on the ISE
• ISEQ up 15.2% in the first quarter of 2015
• Irish Government bonds and treasury bills show strong activity and fund raising over the quarter

Q3 2016 statistics show over 35,000 securities listed on Irish Stock Exchange markets

• Irish Stock Exchange Quarterly Statistics Q3 2016Listings on ISE markets exceed 35,000 securities
• 1,438 new debt listings in Q3 including Canadian, Latin American and European issuers
• Funds from Babson Capital, WisdomTree and Franklin Templeton among 252 Q3 new fund listings 
• Equity trades up 26% and turnover 10% ahead year-to-date
• ISE-listed companies raise €393m in new equity in Q3
• ISEQ Overall index increases by 7% during Q3
• Irish Government raises €1.5bn through new bond issuance during Q3

Quarterly statistics show 34,200 securities listed on ISE markets.

34,200 securities from 80 countries around the globe listed on ISE markets

Quarterly statistics published by the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) today show that the ISE had more than 34,200 securities from over 4,100 issuers in 80 countries around the globe on its markets at the end of September 2015.

Irish Stock Exchange listing figures grow to over 35,000 securities

Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) infographic re Q2 2016 statistics and highlightsQuarterly statistics published by the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) on 14 July show that the ISE has over 35,000 securities from over 4,000 issuers in 80 countries around the globe on its markets at the end of June 2016.

Irish Stock Exchange wins No.1 slot in Great Place to Work Awards.

Irish Stock ExchangeWould you like a great place to work? Well, look no further as the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) has won Best Medium Workplace in Ireland in the Great Place to Work 2016 Awards (for organisations with between 100 and 300 employees).

Life sciences Company, Malin, raises €330m through its IPO on the ISE.

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, is greeted by Dr Adrian Howd, CEO of Malin with Deirdre Somers, CEO, Irish Stock Exchange at the launch of the Malin IPO at the Irish Stock ExchangeMalin Corporation PLC (Malin), the Irish-based global life sciences company, has raised €330million from international investors as part of its initial public offering (IPO) on the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE). It is one of the largest life science IPOs ever to take place in Europe.

Malin has been admitted exclusively to the Enterprise Securities Market (ESM) and will trade under the ticker MLC.

Irish Stock Exchange joins new global initiative to improve financial education and entrepreneurial skills.

Irish Stock Exchange Anglesea Street

• 31 stock exchanges set up group to promote financial education and entrepreneurship
• Initiative aimed at students in universities and schools

Q1 2016 statistics show 34,382 securities listed on ISE markets.

Irish Stock exchangeMain headlines:

• Listings on ISE markets grow to almost 34,400 securities
• Equity trades reach record levels and turnover rises by 26% as ISE extends its strategic partnership with Deutsche Börse
• Venn Life Sciences adds euro quotation on joining the Enterprise Securities Market
• NTMA lists first ever 100-year Irish Government security as bond market activity remains strong
• ISE Fund Hub expands services to Irish domiciled funds

Adding a euro quotation for investors.

(L-R) Padraic O'Connor Chairman ISE Tony Richardson CEO Venn Life Sciences Jonathan Hartshorn CFO Venn and Orla O'Gorman Head of Equities ISEVenn Life Sciences, the growing Contract Research Organisation (CRO) has joined the Irish Stock Exchange’s (ISE) Enterprise Securities Market (ESM). Venn Life Sciences is utilising the ESM’s dual listing regime with the London Stock Exchange’s AIM to enable Irish and international investors access their shares through a euro denominated quotation.

Leading global provider of ETFs, lists ISEQ 20® ETF on the Irish Stock Exchange.

The WisdomTree ISEQ 20® UCITS ETF (the ETF) issued by WisdomTree, a world-leading provider of exchange traded funds (ETFs), has been admitted to trading on the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE).

The ETF has a very competitive total expense ratio (TER) of 0.49% and is trading under the ticker (WTIE). It commenced trading with assets under management (AUM) of €29m following completion of its merger with the original ISEQ 20® ETF.