First Derivatives (AIM:FDP.L, ESM:FDP.I), a leading provider of software and consulting services to the financial services industry, today announces it has reached agreement with the founders of Kx Systems ("Kx") to acquire a further 46.47% stake in Kx for a total consideration of £36.0m. As a result First Derivatives’ holding in Kx will increase from its current 20.1% to 65.2% on a fully diluted basis. This increase in holding is expected to be earnings enhancing in the current financial year for the Company.
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