Swedish Government To Review OMX-Nasdaq Tie-up

The Swedish government is to review the proposed USD3.7 bn (EUR2.7bn) takeover of Nordic bourses owner OMX by Nasdaq. The government fears companies could be forced to operate under U.S. stock market rules.

The government has a 6.6 percent stake in OMX. The largest shareholder in OMX is Investor with a 10.7 percent holding.