SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the 3rd Deutsche Börse China-Europe Equity Forum was successfully held in Shanghai. Investment banks, PE-investors, law firms, IPO-advisors, financial intermediaries, audit firms and entrepreneurs from both China and Europe participated to analyse the market trend and exchange industry experiences. In-depth discussions on current hot topics were held, such as the Europe’s commitment to the euro and its influence on the European capital market, sustainability in capital markets and opportunities for Chinese companies in the European market with a special highlight on the healthcare industry.

Mr. Alexander Höptner, Head of Markets Services, Deutsche Börse AG said: “With the gradual recovery of the global economy, we have seen more Chinese companies entering the global stage through Deutsche Börse’s platform this year, injecting brand new vitality into global capital markets. As one of the world's top stock exchanges, Deutsche Börse is committed to not only provide a stable, professional and efficient trading environment for the Chinese enterprises, but also hopes to integrate our rich resources to create a communication platform for companies and international investment specialists. We aim to help these companies obtain sustainable growth and success via our unique listing partners system.”

Chinese companies accerlerate pace in listing in Germany

Currently, 24 Chinese companies have been successfully listed at Deutsche Börse, seven of which were listed in 2010, accounting for nearly 30 percent of the total. On 30 March, 2010, Joyou AG became the first Chinese manufacturer of sanitary ware products listed in Europe. Following its path, companies including High Win PLC Inc., Euro Asia Premier Real Estate Company Limited, Cheung Wing Biotechnology Company Ltd, China Zongbao Clean Tech Ltd., Kinghero AG and Madison Property AG have all been listed at Deutsche Börse within five months, proving further that Deutsche Börse is gradually becoming an attractive choice for Chinese companies to get listed overseas.

The seven companies listed this year were based in Shandong, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Fujian. They represent a variety of different industries such as greentech, hightech-engineering, healthcare, chemical industry, and real estate; and also traditional industries such as consumer products and furniture. This proves that the efforts of Deutsche Börse in the Chinese market are achieving results. Mr. Alexander Höptner said: “We are very optimistic about further listings in 2010. We expect up to five more Chinese companies to come to Frankfurt this year. Our goal is to become the best partner for Chinese companies listing abroad, and help them to achieve growth in value with our customized services. Based on our rich experience with German “Mittelstand-“companies we are connecting industrial and financial giants with investors wordwide, and we are also specialists in providing liquidity and added value for small and medium-sized companies. We have organized a series of activities in China this year, and we will continue to strengthen cooperation with Chinese partners and further explore the potential of the Chinese market.“

China Concept sees strong potential

In July 2007, the first China Concept Stock ZhongDe Waste Technology AG was listed on the Prime Standard of Deutsche Börse, followed successively by Asian Bamboo AG, Vtion Wireless Technology AG, Joyou AG. In particular, Joyou AG which was just listed on Deutsche Börse’s Prime Standard this year has raised 105 million Euro in total, becoming the largest public placement of capital increase for a Chinese company on Deutsche Börse so far. Recently, Kinghero AG was listed on the Entry Standard, raising 15 million euros in total, selling 1 million shares. Kinghero became the first Chinese fashion company to be listed at Deutsche Börse.

In addition, three Chinese companies are constituents of the DAX International index family, with Asian Bamboo AG being included in the DAX International 100 (the 100 most liquid national and international stocks on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange), whereas Joyou AG and Vtion Wireless Technologies AG are part of the DAX international Mid100 index, demonstrating the excellent performance of China Concept companies in the German capital market.

Unique business model grants post-IPO success

Deutsche Börse (FWB: DB1) is an exchange organization that provides the widest range of services. Its business model covers the entire chain of security market services: from listing, securities and derivatives trading, clearing, settlement and custody to the operation of high liquidity electronic trading as well as the provision of market related data and indices. Different from other international exchanges, Deutsche Börse’s business model is not based on listing fees but on stock liquidity. Its unique business model offers companies a one-stop access to services for going and remaining public, as well as maintaining the high liquidity of their stocks.

Mr. Alexander Höptner said: “High liquidity is very important for listed companies and investors alike. Therefore we pay great attention to promoting liquidity, especially increasing the liquidity of SMEs. Our objective is to help listed companies to improve their stocks’ liquidity and expand their transaction volume; and at the same time reducing financing costs.”

Deutsche Börse supports companies at every stage of the process: before, during and after listing. The network of Deutsche Börse listing partners gives both IPO candidates and listed companies direct access to experienced capital market specialists in all areas of going and being public. Mr. Alexander Höptner added. “Our listing partners have accumulated rich experiences from both Asia and Europe, and can offer listed companies specialized consulting service and relevant investment banking supports. We sincerely wish all Chinese companies listed at Deutsche Börse to achieve long-term and sustainable growth.”

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Deutsche Börse Group is based in Frankfurt/Main and has offices in key financial centers around the globe: in Europe in London, Luxembourg, Moscow, Paris and Zurich; in the US in Chicago and New York; and in Asia in Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Dubai, Singapore and Tokyo.

Deutsche Börse has launched a Chinese website which provides all information about listing in Frankfurt. Among other things the website offers indices like DAXglobal China and includes a schedule of Deutsche Börse events in China.

http://deutsche-boerse.com/dbag/dispatch/cn/kir/gdb_navigation_other_languages/lc