The Management Board of Deutsche Börse AG has noted the announcement by NASDAQ OMX Group and IntercontinentalExchange of its intention to make an unsolicited offer for all of the outstanding shares of NYSE Euronext for 42.50 US-$ in cash and stock per share.
The Management of Deutsche Börse AG continues to strongly believe that the envisaged merger of Deutsche Börse AG and NYSE Euronext is the best possible combination for both shareholder groups and the stakeholders of the companies.