Foreword from the management

For decades vwd group Belgium vwd group Netherlands have been trend-setting in the Benelux region in the area of publishing financial economic information. Since 1987, the newest technologies were linked to the specialised databases of vwd group, including videotext, Internet and mobile services. vwd group has continuously invested in innovation and as a result has become an appealing partner for companies that wish to distinguish themselves in the publishing of financial economic information. In close consultation with our clients we constantly seek the best solutions in meeting the needs of the end-user.

At the heart of vwd group are the most specialised databases for private and professional investors in the Benelux region. The combination of these unique databases and the acquired expertise to publish this information through various media has resulted in vwd group being renown throughout the most diverse channels where financial information is published. Over the years vwd group has grown from a data supplier to a provider of turn-key solutions. vwd group has developed a number of tools that make it possible to publish quickly and efficiently in order to enable a fast response to arising technical or financial market situations. For large projects we always cooperate with authoritative partners in the financial industry.

Since the first of January 2008 our company has been part of the vwd group. This adds a new chapter to the expansion and growth of our company. As a result of the take-over we benefit from all products and services that exist within the vwd group. This results in a unique combination; local information complemented by the high-quality products and international data of the vwd group. This enables us to continue offering a complete array of information well into the future, as required for ever-expanding globalization.

In combination with the vwd group, we will continue to follow the financial markets closely. The unique combination of industry knowledge, financial instruments and multimedia solutions form the foundation that will enable us to continue to build partnerships with those organisations and publishers that wish to distinguish themselves and who understand that accuracy and speed remain critical factors in the distribution of financial information. Acquired expertise, a solid foundation and reputable shareholders must guarantee that we continues to meet or exceed the expectations of its clients.

Danny Bresseleers
General Manager vwd group Belgium, Netherlands and France