HMS Bergbau AG, Berlin listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Listing in the Entry Standard (Open Market) at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
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Berlin (euro adhoc) - Berlin, December 08, 2008: HMS Bergbau AG announces today its listing in the Entry Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. A total of 4 Million shares of HMS Bergbau AG with a nominal value of EUR 1.00 were introduced for trading on December 8, 2008. The opening share price was EUR 9,50 resulting in a market capitalisation of EUR 38 Mio. The Close Brothers Seydler Bank AG accompanied the Exchange listing of HMS.
HMS Bergbau AG was founded in 1995 and has established itself as a reliable player on the international coal arena, both in coal supply, logistics as well as production. Furthermore, HMS participates in a number of energy related projects, such as the extraction of copper deposits or the development of environmental technologies, especially for CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS).
"As a result of our long-term perspective on our business operations we have decided - in spite of the current financial crisis - to go ahead and list at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. To prove our commitment to our medium-sized-enterprise and the industry, we recently reacted to the current financial situation with an increase of HMS´ capital stock to EUR 4 Million. We foresee a very interesting and promising future for the international energy & coal markets" explains Heinz Schernikau, the CEO of HMS Bergbau AG.
The Board of Directors
HMS Contact:
HMS Bergbau AG An der Wuhlheide 232 D-12459 Berlin www.hms-ag.com
Tel.: +49 (30) 656681-0 Fax: +49 (30) 656681-15 Email: investors@hms-ag.com
About HMS Bergbau AG:
HMS Bergbau AG is trading coal and energy resources in the global market. The company supplies renowned European and International electricity generators, cement producers, and industrial consumers with steam coal, coking coal and coke products.
HMS Bergbau AG profits from long-standing business relations with international coal producers and consumers to develop advantageous long-term businesses. HMS is planning to further expand coal production and coal transshipment logistics and accordingly HMS may enter into joint-ventures to foster the growth of its businesses. The company also aims to further expand its international activities, most of all in Eastern Europe and in Asia.
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Further inquiry note:
Heinz Schernikau
Investor Relations
Tel.: +49 30 656681-0
e-mail: hms@hms-ag.com
Branche: Mining
ISIN: DE0006061104
WKN: 606110
Börsen: Börse Frankfurt / Open Market / Entry Standard
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