In 2006, stock turnover almost reached the total stock turnover in the previous five years.
Two major events have greatly contributed to the growth of interest in stock exchange trading: the PLIVA public takeover process and the public offering and listing on the Official Stock Market of the largest Croatian oil company INA (the third Croatian share listed in London and Zagreb in parallel).
CROBEX grew 60.7%. The market capitalization of shares doubled compared to the previous year (+ 100.3%) and exceeded HRK 160 billion. Increase in the number of securities listed on the highest and most transparent stock exchange quotation, Official Market by 42.9%. Growth in the number of corporate bond listings.
2007, a record year: regular share turnover 57% higher than in so far most successful 2006, market capitalization grew 78% and the number of transactions doubled.
A whole series of IPOs, new listings and successful stock market stories, involving a large number of small investors who have expanded their investment base. Listing of shares of Hrvatski telekom d.d. and Atlantic Group d.d. CROBEX grew 63.2%.
The Zagreb Stock Exchange has completed three major infrastructure projects: relocation to new premises, merger of the Varaždin Stock Exchange and introduction of a new trading platform OMX X-stream. The Code of Corporate Governance of HANFA and the Stock Exchange was adopted.
2008 was a difficult year for all capital market participants. Turnover by a quarter lower than a year earlier, CROBEX lower 67%. Zagreb Stock Exchange recapitalized to HRK 40 million.
