The Athens Stock Exchange today welcomed representatives of the management, executives, and partners of BriQ Properties REIC on the commencement of trading of its new shares, issued following the company’s capital increase as part of the merger by absorption of Intercontinental International. The CEO of BriQ Properties, Ms. Anna Apostolidou, rang the traditional opening bell to mark the start of today’s trading session.

Welcoming the guests, the CEO of the Athens Exchange Group, Mr. Yianos Kontopoulos, stated: "This is the first-ever merger between listed Real Estate Investment Companies (REICs), and following the highly successful completion of this process, the value of BriQ Properties' real estate portfolio has doubled. Beyond this significant milestone, BriQ Properties continues to pursue its investment strategy. At the Athens Stock Exchange, we will always support every meaningful initiative taken by our listed companies."

For her part, the CEO of BriQ Properties, Ms. Anna Apostolidou, remarked: "Through strategic moves such as the recently completed merger and our investments in sustainable development, BriQ Properties is contributing to the outward-looking growth of the Greek capital market. Investments in real estate through REICs are of strategic importance to both Greek and foreign investors, offering an attractive and secure option for those seeking risk diversification and reliable, high yield returns."

Finally, the A’ Vice President of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, Mr. Michalis Fekkas, emphasized that the listing of BriQ Properties’ new shares on the Athens Stock Exchange represents a landmark moment for the company and a symbol of optimism for the Greek economy. He underscored the role of the capital market as a driver of growth and highlighted investors’ confidence in the country’s prospects, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to fostering a transparent, reliable, and innovative financial environment.