World's biggest bourse now closer

NYSE Euronext shareholders approved the companys $9

NYSE Euronext shareholders approved the companys $9.43 billion takeover by Deutsche Börse , bringing the deal to create the worlds biggest bourse operator a step closer.

Owners holding 66 per cent of NYSE Euronext shares backed the deal, surpassing the 50 per cent needed to approve it.

– (Bloomberg)

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