SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of October
VAN DER MOOLEN HOLDING N.V.
(Translation of Registrant 's name into English)
Keizersgracht 307
1016 ED Amsterdam
The Netherlands
(+31) 20 535 6789
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F
Form 20-F _____X_____ Form 40-F ___________
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-s(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.)
Yes _____________ No____X_______
(if "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant
in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- .)
Schedule of Information Contained in this Report:
1. The English language press release of Van der Moolen Holding N.V. dated
October 16, 2006 announcing the resignation of its CFO and appointment of
interim CFO.
VDM - Van Der Moolen Announces the Resignation
of its CFO and the Appointment of Interim CFO
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2006--Van der
Moolen Holding N.V. announced today that the company and its Chief
Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Leo J. Pruis, have amicably agreed upon
his resignation as managing director and CFO. The Supervisory Board
and the Executive Board of Van der Moolen Holding N.V. would like to
thank Mr. Pruis for his contribution to the company.
In accordance with his contractual arrangements a severance
payment will be made to Mr. Pruis of Euro 329.000 gross, which amount
is to be increased with a severance amount relating to his deferred
bonus over the year 2005. Furthermore a pension contribution of Euro
45.000 gross will be made.
Pending the definitive appointment of a new CFO, Mr. Jan W. van de
Water will be appointed as interim CFO of Van der Moolen Holding N.V.
with immediate effect.
For more information about Van der Moolen, please visit
www.vandermoolen.com or contact Investor Relations/Corporate
Communications, telephone +31 (0)20 535 6789.
Van der Moolen trades on the leading US and European equity,
option and fixed income exchanges. The group trades in open outcry and
electronic markets in several time zones. On the NYSE, Van der Moolen
currently has a market share of nearly 11% of transaction volume for
which it acts as specialist. Van der Moolen's traders worldwide
execute an average of 100,000 trades a day. Turnover and price
volatility are the most important factors influencing its results. Van
der Moolen's shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (VDMN.AS).
American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) representing Van der Moolen shares
are listed on the NYSE (VDM).
Disclaimer:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of, and which have been made pursuant to, the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements regarding our
future financial condition, results of operations and business
strategy, plans and objectives are forward-looking. Statements
containing the words "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "estimate,"
"expect," "hope," and words of similar meaning are forward-looking. In
particular, the following are forward-looking in nature: statements
with regard to strategy and management objectives; pending or
potential acquisitions; pending or potential litigation and government
investigations, including litigation and investigations concerning
specialist trading in the U.S.; future revenue sources; the effects of
changes or prospective changes in the regulation or structure of the
securities exchanges on which our subsidiaries operate; and trends in
results, performance, achievements or conditions in the markets in
which we operate. These forward-looking statements involve risks,
uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control,
which may cause our results, performance, achievements or conditions
in the markets in which we operate to differ, possibly materially,
from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements.
We describe certain important factors to consider in connection with
these forward-looking statements under "Key Information - Risk
Factors" and elsewhere in our annual filing with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission on Form 20-F. We caution you not to place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect our
management's view only as of the date of this Report. We have no
obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
CONTACT: Van der Moolen
Investor Relations/Corporate Communications
+31 0 20 535 6789
www.vandermoolen.com
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
VAN DER MOOLEN HOLDING N.V.
Date: October 16, 2006 By: /s/ Richard E. den Drijver
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Richard E. den Drijver
Chairman of the Executive Board
By: /s/ Casper F. Rondeltap
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Casper F. Rondeltap
Member of the Executive Board