Ad-hoc | 30 April 2007 14:36
Deutsche Börse AG / Acquisition
Release of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmitted by
DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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Deutsche Börse AG is contemplating to acquire the International Securities
Exchange (ISE) through Eurex, a joint venture between SWX Swiss Exchange
and Deutsche Börse AG, in a negotiated transaction for approximately USD
2.8 billion in cash, or USD 67.50 per ISE share. The Executive Board of
Deutsche Börse AG has resolved to recommend the transaction to its
Supervisory Board for approval. The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Börse AG,
the Supervisory Board of SWX and the ISE Board of Directors shall decide on
the transaction today. Further notice will be issued as soon as a decision
has been made.
Contact:
Walter Allwicher
Tel.: +49-69-21 11 15 00
DGAP 30.04.2007
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Language: English
Issuer: Deutsche Börse AG
Neue Börsenstraße 1
60487 Frankfurt am Main Deutschland
Phone: +49 (0)69 211 - 0
Fax: +49 (0)69 211 - 1 20 0
E-mail: info@deutsche-boerse.com
www: www.deutsche-boerse.com
ISIN: DE0005810055
WKN: 581005
Indices: DAX
Listed: Amtlicher Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in
Berlin-Bremen, Hannover, München, Hamburg, Düsseldorf,
Stuttgart; Terminbörse EUREX
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