Statement From Manfred Gentz, Chairman Supervisory Board Deutsche Boerse AG On European Commission Blocking Merger Between Deutsche Börse And NYSE Euronext

"The European Commission’s decision is highly regrettable and very hard tocomprehend. It negates the existing, fast-growing global competition amongexchanges and it contradicts reality in putting up a strict separationbetween the exchange-traded and OTC derivatives markets. For Europe, thedecision squanders a great opportunity to create a globally competitiveexchange based in Europe and Germany and with a strong US partner.

Deutsche Börse will pursue and expand its proven business model. It willcontinue to grow profitably with new products and new international sitesand cooperation as well as adapt and fine-tune its strategy in line withchanging conditions in the interests of its shareholders, employees andGermany as a financial center. It is a healthy company that will also bepresenting very sound business results for 2011. There are no grounds forany fundamental shift in terms of our strategy, organizational structure ormanagement—rather, now is the time for calm and continuity.

I wish to thank all those who have worked on this exceptional project withgreat effort and commitment. This goes for our staff, the Executive Boardand also the Supervisory Board who lent the project a great deal ofintensive support."

Dr. Manfred Gentz

Chairman Supervisory Board

Deutsche Börse AG