NYSE In Talks That Could Lead To One Or More Deals

In an updated filing related to a planned sale of stock, NYSE Group Inc. (NYX) said: "The securities industry has changed significantly in recent years through demutualizations and consolidations of a number of industry participants, and we believe that consolidations and strategic transactions are likely to continue in our industry. We regularly explore and evaluate strategic acquisitions and alliances in the United States and abroad that could provide us with opportunities to enhance our competitive position, some of which could be material. We are currently engaged in discussions with significant industry participants, although no formal proposals have been made nor have any agreements in principle been reached. We intend to continue to pursue domestic and international acquisitions and strategic alliances to further strengthen and diversify our business and revenue streams, enter new markets and advance our technology. We may also pursue partnerships and commercial agreements to further build our brand and take advantage of industry trends. While we will continue to explore and evaluation strategic opportunities and transactions, which could occur quickly, there can be no assurance we will enter into any strategic transactions and, if so, on what terms."