9.9.2020

Eezy – Transferring to Main Market of Nasdaq Helsinki

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We advised Eezy Plc in transferring to the main market of Nasdaq Helsinki from Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland. Trading in Eezy’s stock on the main market began today, Wednesday 9 September 2020.

Eezy is one of Finland’s leading staffing services companies in terms of turnover. In addition to staffing services, the company’s versatile offering covers recruitment and organisational development as well as self-employment services.

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