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Recommended All-Share Merger Between Deutsche Börse AG And London Stock Exchange Group - Amendment of Exchange Offer Acceptance Condition

Date 11/07/2016

HLDCO123 PLC (“HoldCo”), London, United Kingdom, published the offer document regarding its voluntary public takeover offer in the form of an exchange offer to the shareholders of Deutsche Börse AG, Frankfurt am Main, for acquiring all registered no-par-value shares in Deutsche Börse AG (the “Exchange Offer”). The Exchange Offer and the agreements which are concluded by accepting the Exchange Offer are – as further described in the offer document – subject to various closing conditions, amongst others a minimum acceptance threshold of 75% of the shares in Deutsche Börse AG (the “Exchange Offer Acceptance Condition”). HoldCo today announces it has lowered the threshold required for acceptances under the Exchange Offer Acceptance Condition from 75% to 60% of the Deutsche Börse Shares (less treasury shares) at the time of expiration of the Acceptance Period. HoldCo intends to publish this offer amendment today amongst other on the Internet at http://www.mergerdocuments-db-lseg.com.

Updated: Nigerian Stock Exchange Releases Its 2016 Sustainability Report, Adopts GRI G4 Reporting Guidleines

Date 11/07/2016

The Nigerian Stock Exchange is pleased to announce that it has released its 2016 Sustainability Report titled “Ushering in a new era of sustainability in the Nigerian market place”. The report, the second edition, demonstrates how The Exchange showcases the importance of sustainable business practices in delivering value and supporting economic growth.

Thai Bourse With 21 Listed Firms To Present Thailand Attractiveness At Singapore And US Roadshows

Date 11/07/2016

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), jointly with two securities firms, will organize roadshows in Singapore and the United States this month (July, 2016) with 21 Thai listed firms to present to global institutional investors the firms’ strengths and the Thai capital market’s potential growth.

London Stock Exchange Group: Evaluation Of Lowering The Minimum Acceptance Threshold For Takeover Offer By HLDCO123 PLC To The Shareholders Of Deutsche Börse AG

Date 11/07/2016

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) notes the announcement made by Deutsche Börse AG (Deutsche Börse) regarding consideration of lowering of the acceptance threshold.

Deutsche Börse AG: Evaluation Of Lowering The Minimum Acceptance Threshold For Takeover Offer By HLDCO123 PLC To The Shareholders Of Deutsche Börse AG

Date 11/07/2016

The public exchange offer made by HLDCO123 PLC, London, United Kingdom, to the shareholders of Deutsche Börse AG, Frankfurt am Main, on 1 June 2016 for acquiring all registered no-par-value shares in Deutsche Börse AG is subject to a minimum acceptance threshold of 75% of the shares in Deutsche Börse AG. The parties involved currently evaluate a potential lowering of such minimum acceptance threshold with a view to enable index funds to participate in the offer.

BIS Assigns Highest Rating To Russia’s Financial Market Infrastructure

Date 11/07/2016

According to the results of the monitoring of the formation of legislative framework for developed and emerging financial markets held in June 2016, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) assigned the highest rating to the Russian financial market infrastructure (FMI). Russia’s FMI received the 4th level rating (highest possible) alongside with FMIs of Germany, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Public Consultation On Proposed Regulations On The Standard For Automatic Exchange Of Financial Account Information In Tax Matters

Date 11/07/2016

1   The Ministry of Finance (“MOF”), Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) and the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (“IRAS”) have proposed regulations to allow Singapore to implement the Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters (“AEOI”)1, also known as the Common Reporting Standard (“CRS”) with effect from 1 January 2017. This is necessary in order for Singapore to meet her international commitment to commence AEOI under the CRS in 2018.

Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Good Delivery Material Price Differential For July 2016 Rubber Contract

Date 11/07/2016

The price differential of the Good Delivery material for the July 2016 contract month in the Rubber market has be determined as follows,

London Stock Exchange Group Launches Online Private Placement Platform

Date 11/07/2016

• ELITE Club Deal will offer over 400 ELITE companies the opportunity to connect to institutional investors, private equity, VCs and other professional investors
• ELITE Club Deal enhances the range of business support services offered to ELITE companies from financial education to private capital raising
• Pilot phase testing will begin shortly prior to full launch in late 2016

Tehran Stock Exchange Bulletin June 2016

Date 11/07/2016

Click here to download Tehran Stock Exchange's Bulletin for June 2016.