Deutsche Börse Supervisory Board Supports Negotiations With Euronext

The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Börse in its ordinary meeting on March 30 welcomed the decision of the Executive Board to enter into concrete negotiations with Euronext NV on a potential combination of the two companies. The Supervisory Board shares the views outlined by the Executive Board in its public communication on the cornerstones of such a merger of partners.

Supervisory Board Chairman Kurt Viermetz said: „After extensive discussions we are convinced that a merger of partners with Euronext is the best possible approach to create a truly European exchange organization. We expect such combination to result in significant synergies and improved growth prospects for all market participants, as well as to create value for shareholders in both companies.”

Deutsche Börse CEO Reto Francioni commented: „As far as Deutsche Börse is concerned all prerequisites are met and there is a clear mandate to enter timely into negotiations with Euronext with the goal to create a European exchange organization.”