PRESS RELEASE 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 • • • • • 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. AGRI-BUSINESS ECO-BUILDING ECO-MOBILITY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ____________________________________________________________________________________ VedoGreen.it VedoGreen (Gruppo IR Top) - Via C. Cantù, 1 - 20123 Milano - Tel. +39 02 45473884/3 - [email protected] C:\Users\Agata\Dropbox\Green Event Novembre 2014\COMUNICATO STAMPA\comunicato pre evento 17 nov - en_rivisto da UKTI 11-11-14.docx PRESS RELEASE Milan, 6 November 2014 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 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. *** 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 ____________________________________________________________________________________ VedoGreen.it VedoGreen (Gruppo IR Top) - Via C. Cantù, 1 - 20123 Milano - Tel. +39 02 45473884/3 - [email protected] C:\Users\Agata\Dropbox\Green Event Novembre 2014\COMUNICATO STAMPA\comunicato pre evento 17 nov - en_rivisto da UKTI 11-11-14.docx PRESS RELEASE Milan, 6 November 2014 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 ____________________________________________________________________________________ VedoGreen.it VedoGreen (Gruppo IR Top) - Via C. Cantù, 1 - 20123 Milano - Tel. +39 02 45473884/3 - [email protected] C:\Users\Agata\Dropbox\Green Event Novembre 2014\COMUNICATO STAMPA\comunicato pre evento 17 nov - en_rivisto da UKTI 11-11-14.docx
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