Bond listing record: Vienna Stock Exchange fastest growing bond listing venue in Europe
Last trading day in 2020: 30 December, early closing auction at 2.15 pm
The COVID 19 pandemic and measures to contain the virus caused high volatility on the stock markets in 2020. The Vienna Stock Exchange saw five debuts in its entry segment direct market (plus): Aventa AG (direct market plus), Biogena Group Invest AG (direct market, dm), SunMirror AG (dm), CAG International AG (dm) and Creactives Group S.p.A. (dm). Two companies raised fresh equity in a capital increase: Immofinanz AG (EUR 171.6 m) and S Immo AG (EUR 148.9 m). Regarding debt listings, the Vienna Stock Exchange is heading for another record year. 3,000 new bonds make Vienna the fastest growing listing venue for bond issuers in Europe.