The number of new market entries in Prime Standard amounted to twelve (2007: 33 companies). Two companies, SMA Solar Technology and GK Software, placed their shares as part of an Initial Public Offering (IPO), while ten companies were promoted to the Prime Standard from other segments. 16 new market entries were admitted to the Entry Standard (2007: 43 companies), including Ropal Europe which had been an IPO. Five companies had been promoted from the Open Market.