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Business spin-off

Octave Intelligence plc Spin-off, Nasdaq Listing

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 28, 2026 · Last updated May 28, 2026

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70
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The spin-off and listing of Octave Intelligence plc on Nasdaq Stockholm and Nasdaq-100 New York directly impacts the stock prices of both Octave Intelligence plc and Hexagon AB. It provides new investment opportunities in the software and technology sectors, potentially attracting capital to these markets. The event also highlights the role of financial advisors and legal counsel in facilitating such corporate actions.

Software Technology Financial Services

Octave Intelligence plc, a provider of connected, contextual intelligence solutions, successfully completed its spin-off from parent company Hexagon AB. Following the distribution of shares to Hexagon AB's shareholders on May 22, 2026, Octave Intelligence plc's Swedish depository receipts began trading on Nasdaq Stockholm on May 25, and its Class B ordinary shares commenced trading on the Nasdaq-100 Global Select Market in New York on May 28 under the ticker symbol OCTV. This move establishes Octave Intelligence plc as an independent public company, aiming to enhance its focus on mission-critical software solutions for complex organizations. Financial advisors including Morgan Stanley, Rothschild & Co, and SEB Group AB (publ), along with legal counsel, facilitated the distribution and listings.

100 Octave Intelligence commenced trading
90 Hexagon AB distributed shares Octave Intelligence
60 SEB Group issued depository receipts Octave Intelligence
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Octave Intelligence plc has successfully completed its spin-off from Hexagon AB and commenced trading on Nasdaq Stockholm and Nasdaq-100 New York, establishing itself as an independent public company focused on connected, contextual intelligence solutions.
Importance 100 Sentiment 75
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Hexagon AB successfully spun off its wholly-owned subsidiary, Octave Intelligence plc, distributing shares to its shareholders and allowing Hexagon to focus on its core business.
Importance 80 Sentiment 60
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Nasdaq Stockholm is one of the exchanges where Octave Intelligence plc's Swedish depository receipts commenced trading on May 25.
Importance 50 Sentiment 0
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Nasdaq-100 New York is the exchange where Octave Intelligence plc's Class B ordinary shares commenced trading on May 28.
Importance 50 Sentiment 0
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Mattias Stenberg, CEO of Octave Intelligence plc, expressed optimism about the company's new chapter and its commitment to solving customer challenges.
Importance 40 Sentiment 0
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SEB Group AB (publ) acted as a lead financial advisor for the spin-off and listing, and issued Swedish depository receipts for Octave shares.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Morgan Stanley served as a lead financial advisor to Hexagon AB and Octave Intelligence plc for the distribution and listings.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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Rothschild & Co acted as a lead financial advisor to Hexagon AB and Octave Intelligence plc for the distribution and listings.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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Sullivan & Cromwell provided legal counsel to Hexagon AB and Octave Intelligence plc regarding U.S. law for the distribution and listings.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyra AB provided legal counsel to Hexagon AB and Octave Intelligence plc regarding Swedish law for the distribution and listings.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Arthur Cox LLP provided legal counsel to Hexagon AB and Octave Intelligence plc regarding Irish law for the distribution and listings.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Elizabeth Chwalk is the VP of Investor Relations for Octave Intelligence plc and a contact for investor inquiries.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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