(Finance) – Delivered to Palazzo Mezzanotte AssoNEXT Awards 2024an event organized by the Italian Association of Listed SMEs and now in its third edition. The AssoNEXT Awards were given to companies that stood out in the following categories: best IPO, best Performance, best Approach to Innovation, best M&A, best ESG Identity, best Financial Communication and best Law Firm.
“A difficult year ends and a year of significant events begins and directions for the next decades, which can represent a real boost for the EGM market – he commented Giovanni Natali, President of AssoNEXT – To underline the commitment of Invitalia through the Cresci al Sud Fund, which invests in IPOs on EGM and is in the capital of three of the companies awarded this evening: Mare Group, Misitano & Stracuzzi and Recupero Etico Sostenibile”.
Best IPO – Misitano and Stracuzzi And Novamarine have stood out as examples of excellence in terms of representativeness of the Italian entrepreneurial fabric, with a historical growth profile and high margins: two iconic brands on their respective markets and a competent and internationally recognized management team.
Best Performance in 2024 – Sustainable Ethical Recovery: RES has been able to stand out for its ability to combine excellent results with a strong commitment to ethical principles and sustainability: the exceptional performance in the year, equal to +154.7%, reflects the solidity of the business model and the effectiveness of the strategies adopted.
Best Performance since IPO – DHH: extraordinary performance of approximately +800%, thanks to the vision and ability of the management and their commitment to innovation, appreciated by the market.
Best Approach to Innovation – Creactives: with an innovative approach to the market, Creactives has been able to make Artificial Intelligence concrete and usable by large and small companies in the daily management of their business.
Best M&A – Lindbergh: for the extraordinary ability to implement an external growth strategy: the 5 M&A operations have made it possible to increase the value of the Group and consolidate a new business line in the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) sector.
Best ESG Identity – Maps: transparency of information, clear language and captivating graphics, concrete commitment to sustainability: CSRD has already been aligned in the 2023 budget, integrating double materiality and the EU Taxonomy.
Best Financial Communication – eViso: clear, effective and constant financial communication, which made the complexity of the business model understandable and accessible, while demonstrating a strong commitment towards growth and innovation, placing the trust of investors, stakeholders and the entire financial community.
Best Law Firm – Grimaldi Alliance: by number of IPO operations on EGM.
They were also delivered Special Prizes to Anna Lambiase (commitment to the development of stock markets dedicated to SMEs), Sea Group (excellent corporate governance), Alantra with Next Geosolutions And I.CO.P (two high-impact listings), Academy Euronext (reference point for the development of skills on the market).