The stock exchange as a growth driver for companies

As part of the Future Forum and in cooperation with Die Presse, our panel discussion focuses at the capital market as a boost for the economy and discusses why an IPO offers enormous benefits. No other financing instrument provides more capital, international visibility and clear structures for a company than going public. In the talk, the expert panel discusses the key advantages of a stock exchange listing, including financing and securing sustainable growth, increased visibility among national and international investors through presence in the benchmark index ATX, as well as changes in public perception and enhanced reputation.

Furthermore, the requirements a company must fulfil for a stock market listing are explained. The capital market experience gained through the issuance of bonds also creates valuable preconditions for potential stock market candidates.

Panelists: Klaus Mader, CEO SBO, Michael Trcka, CFO WEB Windenergie, Christoph Boschan, CEO Vienna Stock Exchange
Moderation: Madlen Stottmeyer, Die Presse

Video of the panel talk (in German)

This roundtable took place on 05/27/2025 in the Die Presse studio.

Klaus Mader, CEO SBO

"The Vienna Stock Exchange ist the ideal trading venue for SBO. The ATX inclusion gives uns visibility and credibility – a significant advantage that is hard to find elsewhere."

Michael Trcka, CFO WEB Windenergie

"The IPO would be a logical step towards further professionalisation, attracting new shareholders and financing our growth – with the aim of driving the energy transition forward."

Christoph Boschan, CEO Vienna Stock Exchange

"No other financing instrument offers a company more capital, visibility and structure than a stock listing."

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