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Milan, 6 November 2014
VedoGreen organises “Waiting for Expo 2015, Green
Economy 2.0”, to award eco-friendly innovation
In 2014 eight Green Economy IPOs, with €81 million of total raised capital and €535
million of total market cap
VedoGreen Italian listed companies’ sample: in 1H2014 €46 million of average sales,
average Ebitda margin of 32% and €1.5 billion of total market cap
The international jury that includes VedoGreen, Dintec and UK Trade & Investment will
award the “GREEN” EXCELLENCE in innovation
Preview of the GreenBook “Green Economy 2.0 – 16 stories of excellent entrepreneurs of
the New Made in Italy”
With the patronage of Expo 2015, Italian Ministry of Environment, European Commission
and Enea
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Milan, 6th November 2014
VedoGreen, the company of the IR Top Group, Partner Equity Markets of Borsa Italiana - LSE Group,
specialised in finance for Green Economy companies, organises the event “Waiting for Expo 2015,
Green Economy 2.0”, that will be held on 17th November 2014 at 5:00pm in Milan at Circolo della
Stampa, 48, Corso Venezia.
During the event VedoGreen will assign the “GREEN” EXCELLENCE in innovation award to the best
Italian Green Economy companies for innovation and eco-friendly technologies. The winners have been
identified by VedoGreen, UK Trade & Investment and Dintec.
VedoGreen will give a preview of the GreenBook “Green Economy 2.0 – 16 stories of excellent
entrepreneurs of the New Made in Italy”, which highlights stories of Italian eco-friendly innovation
and sustainable growth.
VedoGreen, whose mission is to match demand and supply of capital, shares the challenges of Expo
2015. Through its corporate mission it supports virtuous green companies in raising capital to finance
their expansion projects. As IPO Advisor, VedoGreen assists companies alongside the entire IPO process,
helping them with the regulatory compliance and the management of investors and media relations.
In 2014 there were 8 Green Economy IPOs, all on the AIM Italia market (Green Economy companies
represent 31% of the SMEs market). New listed companies register average sales of €21 million, with an
Ebitda margin of 31% and an average market cap of €50 million (Gala data). The capital raised amounts
to €81 million while the total market cap is worth €535 million (data including Gala).
The sample of VedoGreen Italian listed companies includes 28 enterprises belonging to the MTA (Mercato
Telematico Azionario) and the AIM Italia market. In the 1st half of 2014 they registered average sales for
€46 million and an average Ebitda margin of 32%, with €1,5 billion of total market cap.
On the eve of Expo 2015, VedoGreen invites entrepreneurs, investors and institutions to share ideas and
experiences on the green technological innovation. This represents an excellence of "Made in Italy" which
is appreciated worldwide. It is considered the right tool to foster growth, to spread a culture based on
sustainability, to innovate the Italian national production system and to meet the goals of Horizon 2020.
The VedoGreen Awards will be assigned to the best Italian companies belonging to the following Green
Economy industries:
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AGRI-BUSINESS
ECO-BUILDING
ECO-MOBILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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VedoGreen (Gruppo IR Top) - Via C. Cantù, 1 - 20123 Milano - Tel. +39 02 45473884/3 - [email protected]
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GREEN CHEMISTRY
LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
SMART ENERGY
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WATER AND AIR TREATMENT AND NOISE MANAGEMENT
WHITE BIOTECH
Speakers at the event will include: Marco Giorgino, Chairman of VedoGreen, Anna Lambiase, CEO of
VedoGreen, Paolo De Castro, Coordinator for the Socialists and Democrats Group at the Committee on
Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Parliament and Rapporteur for Expo 2015, Danny
Andrews, 1st Secretary Prosperity, Climate and Energy at the British Embassy Rome, Barbara Lunghi,
Head of Mid&Small Caps Italy, Primary Markets of Borsa Italiana – LSE Group; and Massimo Guasconi,
Chairman of Dintec.
During the session dedicated to the “GREEN” excellence in innovation, Stefania Pinna, the SKY TG 24
journalist, will interview some of the awarded companies on their innovation experience.
The event is powered by VedoGreen with the patronage of Expo 2015, the Italian Ministry of
Environment, European Commission and Enea and with the support of Borsa Italiana – LSE Group.
Partners of the event: IR Top, UK Trade & Investment, Dintec, Cariparma, Idea Capital Funds Sgr, eVNow!.
Media Partners: MF/ Milano Finanza, Tekneco and LittleSea Video.
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AGENDA
5:00pm – WAITING FOR EXPO 2015: GREEN ECONOMY 2.0
VedoGreen: the matching between finance and green companies
Marco Giorgino – Chairman, VedoGreen
Presentation of the book «Green Economy 2.0»
Anna Lambiase – CEO, VedoGreen
British Embassy: UK opportunities for Italian companies
Danny Andrews - 1st Secretary Prosperity, Climate and Energy, British Embassy Rome
Expo Milano 2015
Paolo De Castro – Coordinator for the Socialists and Democrats Group at the Committee on Agriculture
and Rural Development of the European Parliament and Rapporteur for Expo 2015
Borsa Italiana and ELITE: tools for the growth of the Green Economy companies
Barbara Lunghi - Head of Mid&Small Caps Italy, Primary Markets Borsa Italiana, LSE Group
Dintec: technological trends and patents
Massimo Guasconi – Chairman, Dintec
6:00pm – TOP ENTREPRENEURIAL CASE-STUDIES
“GREEN” excellence in innovation
Moderator: Stefania Pinna – Journalist, Sky Tg 24
Awards Ceremony
7:00pm Cocktail
VedoGreen, the company of the IR Top Group specialised in finance for quoted and private green enterprises was
established in 2011 and produced the first report focusing on the “Green Economy on capital markets”. The
www.vedogreen.it portal was established as a reference point for international finance, in which green investors can
choose the most desirable business models and monitor trends and new issues in the sector. The presence of a
dedicated section to profiles of listed and non-listed green companies provides a priority interface to access the world
of institutional investors specialised in the sector and to attract investment solutions suitable to grow innovative
projects. VedoGreen is the corporate finance advisor for the IPO process and for raising capital from Institutional
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VedoGreen (Gruppo IR Top) - Via C. Cantù, 1 - 20123 Milano - Tel. +39 02 45473884/3 - [email protected]
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Investors. VedoGreen is also sponsor of GreenItaly1, the first SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) focused on
Italian Green Economy listed on AIM Italia.
Contacts
VEDOGREEN (IR TOP GROUP)
Domenico Gentile, Antonio Buozzi
[email protected]
Via C. Cantù, 1 - 20123 Milano
Tel. +39 02 45473884/3
www.vedogreen.it
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VedoGreen.it
VedoGreen (Gruppo IR Top) - Via C. Cantù, 1 - 20123 Milano - Tel. +39 02 45473884/3 - [email protected]
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