Iceland review - 2013, Qupperneq 112

110 ICELAND REVIEW
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VÍS: Securing the Nation
Marel is the leading global provider of advanced equipment, systems and
services to the poultry, fish, meat and further processing industries.
through its strong partnerships within the industry, Marel stays at the forefront of
innovation, benefiting food processors of all sizes and improving the profitability
of the protein processing industry as a whole. Marel teams worldwide work
together to support customers in their ongoing quest for improved yield, more
efficient processes and innovative equipment.
this year, Marel celebrates its 30th anniversary in Iceland. the company has
grown from its humble beginnings as a research project at the University of
Iceland into a market leader that traces its global history to the 1930s. In 2012,
Marel celebrated 20 years of being listed on nasdaq oMX Iceland where it is the
largest company listed, with more than 2,000 shareholders.
www.marel.com/ir
With 41 branches around the country, VÍs Insurance ltd. is the largest insurance
company in Iceland and a leading provider of non-life insurance services.
Founded in 1989 when two long-established insurance companies merged,
VÍs has old roots in the community and provides a diverse range of insurance
products for ordinary individuals, families and companies.
VÍs recently listed with nasDaQ oMX Iceland and
currently holds a strong position in the market, with
a market share of nearly 35 percent. When its shares
were publicly offered in april 2013, nearly 5,000
investors submitted purchase requests. In response
to this demand, the size of the offering was increased.
a 70 percent shareholding in the company was sold
for IsK 14.3 billion at IsK 7.95-9.20 a share.
Ceo of VÍs sigrún ragna Ólafsdóttir: “VÍs aspires to be a dependable and
progressive service company and seeks to promote safety and wellness within the
community. the company prioritizes customer and employee safety and works
with businesses to create appropriate safety measures and lower occurrences of
injuries in the workplace while at the same time decreasing claims expenses for
the company and increasing profits. With a high dividend policy
VÍs believes it is an attractive option for investors in Iceland.”
ViS insurance Ltd.
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REAL ESTATE COMPANY
“The Reginn Corporation is the only real estate company traded
on the Icelandic Stock Exchange. The property portfolio is
diverse, thus lowering risk, with strong lessees giving a stable
investment,” says Katrín B. Sverrisdóttir, managing director of
Reginn Corporation. “The yield in Reginn stock has been very
for our properties. Within Reginn there are skilled workers with
expertise in all areas of the business. In the biggest properties
the company is also responsible for the FM service.”
“Reginn’s portfolio consists of around 175 thousand square
meters of property, worth over 32 billion ISK. Our strength is
change management: taking over a property and transforming
meet their needs,” says Katrín. “We are very proud of our
property portfolio. The two biggest properties are: Smáralind,
Shopping Center, and Egilshöll, Sports and Family
Entertainment Center. Both are strong brands in Iceland. In the
North of Iceland Reginn also owns one of Iceland’s most famous
hotels, Hótel KEA. Reginn is still growing as it is important for
The future is therefore bright,” says Katrín at last.
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Valuable Real Estate
KATRÍN B. SVERRISDÓTTIR, managing director
Hagasmári 1, 201 Kópavogur Tel : +354 512 8900 www.reginn. is
“ he Reginn Corporation is the only real estate company traded
on the Icelandic Stock Exchange. The property portfolio is
diverse, thus lowering risk, with strong lessees giving a stable
rental income and making Reginn a dependable and profitable
invest ent,” says Katrín B. Sverrisdóttir, managing director of
eginn Corporation. “The yield in Reginn stock has been very
profitable since registration.
“We place great emphasis on finding good and loyal lessees
for our properties. Within Reginn there are skilled workers with
expertise in all areas of the business. In the biggest properties
the co pany is also responsible for the FM service.”
“Reginn’s portfolio consists of around 175,000 square meters
of property, worth over ISK 32 billion. Our strength is change
manage ent: taking over a property and transforming it. We
work very closely with our customers finding ways to meet their
needs,” says Katrín. “We are very proud of our property portfo-
lio. The two biggest properties are: Smáralind shopping center
and Egilshöll sports and family entertainment center. Both are
strong brands in Iceland. In the North of Iceland Reginn also
owns one of Iceland’s most famous hotels, Hótel KEA. Reginn
is still growing as it’s important for the profitability to have a
large collection of quality properties.
The future is therefore bright,” says Katrín.