History and Development of the Company
The concept of a financial market for maritime freight derivatives is relatively new. Imarex was founded in early 2000 and is one of the innovators in its field.
| 2000 | Company founded as Shipoptions AS by J. Herman W. Michelet. The Company’s name changed to International Maritime Exchange AS in connection with Imarex’ joint venture between Mr. Michelet, Frontline Ltd, I.M. Skaugen ASA, RS Platou Shipbrokers AS and NOS ASA |
| 2001 | Official opening of the market. |
| 2002 | Imarex becomes one of the leading market places for tanker freight derivatives. |
| 2003 | Singapore office opened. |
| 2004 |
Private placement of NOK 65 million in new equity. Incorporated Imarex Asia Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. Acquired shipping software provider Laycan Solutions AS. |
| 2005 |
Acquired a 16.7 % stake in NOS. Listing of the Company’s shares on Oslo Børs ASA. Established Imarex, Inc. in Houston, Texas. |
| 2006 |
Acquired Starsupply (Oslo) AS, which has been merged into International Maritime Exchange ASA. Acquired M-Tre Holding AS. Merged with NOS ASA. Changed name to IMAREX NOS ASA. Gained control over Guardian AS through convertible loan. Acquired NENA AS. |
| 2007 |
Acquired 34 % stake in Fish Pool ASA with option to get 50.01%. Completed a private placement of NOK 88 million. Changed name to Imarex ASA. Acquired option to purchase 55 % of the shares in Bravo Futures S.r.l. |
| 2008 |
Completed Private placements with gross issue proceeds of NOK 278 million. Acquisition of Spectron Group Limited. Acquired 55 % of the shares in Bravo Futures S.r.l. |
| 2009 | Acquired 86% of Kontali Analyse AS. |
| 2010 | International Maritime Exchange ASA and its maritime freight derivatives restructured and integrated with Spectron. |
| 2011 | Nena sold to group led by Nena management |
| 2011 | Spectron Group Ltd sold to Marex Group Ltd |
| 2012 | Kontali Analyse AS sold to management and local investors |
| 2012 | Imarex Financial Services AS sold |
| 2012 | NOS Clearing ASA sold to NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB |
| 2012 | Fish Pool ASA sold to Oslo Børs ASA |
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