With these new options Euronext Brussels Derivative Markets responds to the demand of market participants for exchange traded options on these shares; on the other hand, it enlarges the offered product range for local and international investors.
The new option classes will have the standardised Euronext contract specifications, i.e. the options will be of American style (i.e.they can be exercised at any date during the life of the option), with a contract size of 100 underlying stocks. Expiry dates will be on the 3rd Friday of the March / June / September / December cycle.
The following market m akers will ensure the necessary liquidity in all option series: AOT Belgiƫ, TimberHill (Europe).