New York Stock Exchange Euronext CEO Duncan Niederauer (R), Michael S. Geltzeiler (C), Chief Financial Officer and Jan-Michiel Hessels (L), Chairman of NYSE Euronext, speak to the media. Photo courtesy of NYSE Euronext.

Frankfurt, Germany and New York, USA - February 15, 2011

Deutsche Börse AG And NYSE Euronext Agree To Combine To Create The Premier Global Exchange Group

• Creates a world leader in derivatives and risk management and the premier global venue for capital raising

• Combined group to offer clients global scale, product innovation, operational and capital efficiencies, and an enhanced range of technology and market information solutions

• New group, incorporated in the Netherlands to be dual headquartered in New York and Frankfurt

• Combined group to have key businesses, infrastructure and executives located in Paris, London, Luxembourg and other locations

• Expected cost synergies of EUR 300 million/US$ 400 million and substantial opportunities for incremental revenues

• Ownership: 60% by Deutsche Boerse shareholders, 40% by NYSE Euronext shareholders on a fully diluted basis

• Each share of Deutsche Boerse stock will be exchanged for 1 share of the new company stock and each share of NYSE Euronext stock will be exchanged for 0.4700 shares of the new company stock

Source: Deutsche Börse Group

Deutsche Boerse AG (XETRA:DB1) and NYSE Euronext (NYSE:NYX) today announced that they have entered into a business combination agreement following approval from both companies’ Boards.

Under the agreement, the companies will combine to create the world’s premier global exchange group, creating the world leader in derivatives trading and risk management, and the largest, most well known venue for capital raising and equities trading.

Deutsche Börse Group. Xetra: International network in 19 countries. Source: Deutsche Börse Group

The combined group will offer clients global scale, product innovation, operational and capital efficiencies, and an enhanced range of technology and market information solutions.

The transaction will strengthen Frankfurt and New York as key financial centers, while benefiting Paris and London as well as Luxembourg.
Each of the group’s national exchanges, including those in Amsterdam, Brussels, and Lisbon, will keep its name in its local market and all exchanges will continue to operate under local regulatory frameworks and supervision.

The combined group will work closely with regulators in all markets to facilitate transparency and standardization of capital markets globally.

Deutsche Börse Group. Eurex: Worldwide network in 25 countries. Source: Deutsche Börse Group

The combined group will have 2010 combined net revenues of EUR 4.1 billion/US$ 5.4 billion, and 2010 EBITDA of EUR 2.1 billion /US$ 2.7 billion, thus becoming the world’s largest exchange group by revenues and EBITDA.

Based on 2010 net revenues, the combined group will earn approximately 37% of total revenues in derivatives trading & clearing, 29% in cash listings, trading & clearing, 20% in settlement & custody, and 14% in market data, index & technology services.

Reto Francioni, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Boerse AG. Photo courtesy of Deutsche Boerse AG

Reto Francioni, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Boerse, said:
“This combination will create significant value for all stakeholders. This transaction brings together two of the most respected and successful exchange operators in the world to lead the way in global capital markets and set the standard for growth, quality and market reach. The combination makes sense for all of our constituencies. Shareholders of both companies will benefit from unique growth opportunities and synergies. Clients will have unparalleled access to markets, products, information, world-class technology, clearing services and settlement – globally and around the clock. From a regulatory perspective, we are committed to remaining the world’s most transparent and best regulated platform.”

Reto Francioni, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Boerse AG. Photo courtesy of Deutsche Boerse AG

He added:
“This combination positions the group for a unique growth opportunity as clients seek more transparency, greater confidence in pricing and premier quality execution. In addition, we expect that the combined group will be a highly attractive partner for capital markets in Asia-Pacific and other parts of the world.”

Duncan Niederauer, Chief Executive Officer of NYSE Euronext. Photo courtesy of NYSE Euronext

Duncan Niederauer, Chief Executive Officer of NYSE Euronext, said:
“Reto and I are committed to bringing together the best of both organizations to create the premier global exchange group and a leader in the rapidly evolving global financial arena. This transaction is a catalyst for the development of a global capital markets community, delivering the best, most transparent, and innovative services for clients and issuers, wherever they are. Our respective shareholders will also benefit from a significantly enhanced growth profile, the opportunity to achieve substantial cost synergies, unparalleled cash flow generation, and very strong credit metrics.”

NYSE Euronext. European Cash Update. Source: NYSE Euronext

He continued:
“The increasing globalization and interconnectedness of capital markets, and the rapidly growing presence of alternative trading venues that operate with less transparency and far fewer regulatory requirements, will position the new company as a true global player well placed to drive the long-term strength and competitiveness of transparent and regulated markets.”


Governance and Location: A True Partnership


The group will have dual headquarters, in Deutsche Boerse’s newly built green tower near Frankfurt and in New York, at 11 Wall Street, home to the iconic New York Stock Exchange trading floor, and will take advantage of its existing global operations.

The Company will be led by a one-tier board with 17 members – 15 directors plus the Chairman and the CEO.
Of the 15 directors, 9 shall be designated by Deutsche Boerse and 6 by NYSE Euronext.

Reto Francioni will be Chairman, and will also be responsible for group strategy and global relationship management.

Duncan Niederauer will be Chief Executive Officer and will lead an Executive Committee with an equal number of current Deutsche Boerse and NYSE Euronext executives.

The four NYSE Euronext executives are Duncan Niederauer as CEO, based in New York, Dominique Cerutti as Head of Technology Services & IT, based in Paris, Lawrence Leibowitz as Head of Cash Trading and Listings and John K. Halvey as General Counsel, both based in New York.

The four executives coming from Deutsche Boerse are Andreas Preuss as Head of Derivatives, based in Frankfurt, Jeffrey Tessler as Head of Settlement & Custody, based in Luxembourg, Frank Gerstenschlaeger as Head of Market Data & Analytics and Gregor Pottmeyer as Chief Financial Officer of the combined group, both based in Frankfurt.

Andreas Preuss will assume the role of Deputy CEO and President.

Dominique Cerutti will assume the role of President, and Lawrence Leibowitz will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer.


Creating Shareholder Value


The combination is expected to generate annual cost savings of some EUR 300 million/US$ 400 million, principally from information technology, clearing, and market operations, as well as from corporate administration and support functions.

The combined group will provide highly attractive development opportunities for employees in all markets and geographies.

In addition, it is expected that the combination will lead to at least EUR 100 million/US$ 133 million of annual revenue synergies through cross selling and distribution opportunities, increased turnover from liquidity pool consolidation and new products, a progressive introduction of Deutsche Boerse’s clearing capabilities and expanded scope for technology services and market data offerings.

The cost synergies are expected to be realized at an annual run rate of 25% by the end of year 1, 50% by the end of year 2, and 100% by the end of the 3rd year following consummation of the transaction.

Implementation and restructuring costs are estimated to be approximately 1.5-2.0x the expected full run-rate cost synergies.

The transaction is immediately accretive to adjusted earnings for both NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Boerse shareholders.


An Ideal Strategic and Operating Fit


The derivatives businesses of Eurex (Deutsche Boerse) and NYSE Liffe (NYSE Euronext) complement each other ideally on interest rate products, with Eurex specializing in the long end of the interest rate curve and NYSE Liffe the short end.

The combination of both derivatives businesses will create a clear global market leader trading more than 19 million derivatives contracts per day, including more than 6 million U.S. options contracts per day.

Combining these complementary venues will deliver innovative product and capital efficiency opportunities to clients, and create a more compelling value proposition for established European benchmark products globally.
Further, the combination creates opportunities for future growth in risk management and clearing.

The combined Cash Trading & Listings business will create an exchange group with the deepest pool of liquidity for U.S. and European equities.

The New York Stock Exchange’s listings franchise, already home to the world’s leading global brands, will be further strengthened by the increased global profile of the new group, enhancing its status as the most attractive capital raising venue for companies from all around the world.

Further, the combination of Euronext and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange will deliver a truly pan-European regulated and transparent equities exchange, while preserving the strong national roles of our five locations.

The combination also brings together high growth market data & analytics, index, and technology services businesses, and will create a broad portfolio of multi-asset class pre-and post-trade data, the internationally recognized STOXX indices, and a fast-growing technology services and trading infrastructure provider.

The combined group will offer clients a broader and richer range of information products, analytical and trading tools as well as global connectivity and access.

On the post trade side, the successful Clearstream business of Deutsche Boerse with its strong and growing presence in Asia would be even better positioned for future growth, as the combined group will have an enlarged and truly global customer base.

The combined group would also serve as a benchmark regulatory model, facilitating transparency and standardization in capital markets globally, while continuing to operate all national exchanges under local regulatory frameworks and respective brand names.


Combination under newly formed Dutch holding company


The transaction is structured as a combination of Deutsche Boerse and NYSE Euronext under a newly created Dutch holding company, which is expected to be listed in Frankfurt, New York and Paris.

On the NYSE Euronext side, this will be effected through a merger of NYSE Euronext and a US subsidiary of the new holding company in which each NYSE Euronext share will be converted into 0.4700 of a share of the new holding company.

On the Deutsche Boerse side, the new holding company will launch a public exchange offer, in which shareholders of Deutsche Boerse may tender their shares of Deutsche Boerse for an equal number of shares of the new holding company.


Ultimate ownership of the combined company


Following full completion of the contemplated transactions, the former Deutsche Boerse shareholders would own 60% of the combined group and the former NYSE Euronext shareholders would own 40% of the combined group on a fully diluted basis and assuming that all Deutsche Boerse shares are tendered in the exchange offer.

The transaction is subject to approval by holders of a majority of the outstanding NYSE Euronext shares and to a 75% acceptance level of the exchange offer to Deutsche Boerse shareholders as well as approval by the relevant competition and financial, securities and other regulatory authorities in the U.S. and Europe, and other customary closing conditions.

The transaction is expected to close at the end of 2011.

Principal financial advisers to Deutsche Boerse are Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.

Principal financial advisers to NYSE Euronext are Perella Weinberg Partners, and BNP Paribas.

Legal advisers are Linklaters to Deutsche Boerse and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, Stibbe N.V. and Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP to NYSE Euronext.

Further financial advice is being provided by Credit Suisse, Goldman, Sachs & Co., Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., and Societe Generale.


Media Contacts:


Deutsche Börse:

Rüdiger Assion,
+49.69.211.15004,

Frank Herkenhoff,
+49.69.211.13480

NYSE Euronext:

Robert Rendine,
+1.212.656.2180,

Rich Adamonis,
+1.212.656.2140

Hering Schuppener Consulting:

Alexander Geiser
Simon Steiner
+49.69.92.18.74.0

Sard Verbinnen & Co.

George Sard
Paul Verbinnen
+1.212.687.8080


Investor Contacts:


Deutsche Börse:

Eric Mueller
Jan Strecker
+49.69.211.12433

NYSE Euronext:

Stephen Davidson
+1.212.656.2183

Global Investor, Analyst and Press Conference – Today, February 15 at 17:00 CET and 11:00 EST Deutsche Boerse CEO Reto Francioni and NYSE Euronext CEO Duncan Niederauer will host a conference today.

A live audio webcast will be made available on the respective websites of Deutsche Boerse and NYSE Euronext.

For those participants who wish to dial in to the event, the following line has been set up.

Dial-in Information:
US +1 212 4 440 297
UK +44 (0) 203 147 48 61

France +33 (0) 1722 53097
Germany (language: english) +49 (0)69 247 501 899
Germany (language: german) +49 (0)69 247 501 890


SOURCE: NYSE Euronext

http://www.nyse.com/press/1297768048707.html  

http://www.nyse.com/about/newsevents/1089312755473.html  


SOURCE: Deutsche Börse AG

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About NYSE Euronext


NYSE Euronext (NYX) is the world’s most diverse exchange group, offering a broad and growing array of financial products and services in Europe and the United States that include cash equities, futures, options, exchange-traded products, bonds, market data, and commercial technology solutions.

With over 8,000 listed issues globally, NYSE Euronext's equities markets - the New York Stock Exchange, Euronext, NYSE Arca, and NYSE Amex - represent nearly 40% of the world's cash equities trading volume, the most liquidity of any global exchange group.

NYSE Euronext also operates NYSE Liffe, the leading European derivatives business and the world’s second largest derivatives business by value of trading.

NYSE Euronext offers comprehensive global commercial technology, connectivity, and market data products and services through its innovative trading solutions unit, NYSE Technologies.

NYSE Euronext is part of the S&P 500 index and the only exchange operator in the S&P 100 index.


SOURCE: NYSE Euronext

http://www.nyse.com/about/newsevents/1173781658059.html  



About Deutsche Börse Group


Deutsche Börse Group is far more than a mere marketplace organiser for the trading in shares and other securities.
It is one of the largest exchange organisations worldwide.

With advanced technology it affords companies and investors access to the world's capital markets.

Deutsche Börse has a broader basis than any of its competitors.

Its product and service portfolio covers the entire process chain: including securities and derivatives trading and clearing, netting and transaction settlement, custody, the provision of market information, as well as the development and operation of electronic trading systems.

With its process-oriented business model, Deutsche Börse increases the efficiency of capital markets: issuers benefit from low capital costs; investors enjoy the advantages of high liquidity and low transaction costs.

About 3,600 employees service customers in Europe, America and Asia.

Deutsche Börse has locations in Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Spain, Czech Republic and the USA, as well as representative offices in Beijing, Chicago, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Moscow, New York, Paris, Singapore and Tokyo.


Company History: The Milestones


1585
First assembly of the merchants of Frankfurt to fix exchange rates – birth of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

1625
First stock exchange price list with twelve sorts of money

1820
First share (Austrian National Bank) in Frankfurt

1879
Stock exchange moves to Rahmhof, a forerunner of the current home of the trading floor

1945
Resumption of unofficial trading after seven months of closing, resumption of official trading only after the German currency reform in 1948

1958
Listing of first foreign share

1988
Introduction of DAX®, the benchmark index for German blue chips

1992
Renaming of the Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse AG to Deutsche Börse AG

1997
Launch of Xetra®, the fully electronic trading system

1998
Foundation of Eurex, the world’s first cross-border futures market

2000
Merger of Deutsche Börse Clearing AG with Cedel International S.A. to form Clearstream International S.A.

2001
IPO of Deutsche Börse AG

2002
Complete acquisition of Clearstream International S.A.

2002
Listing of Deutsche Börse AG in the leading share index DAX®

2003
New segmentation of the stock market with the market segments Prime Standard and General Standard

2005
Foundation of the Entry Standard for small and mid-cap companies

2006
Foundation by SIX Group AG and Deutsche Börse of Scoach, a European exchange for structured products

2007
Reopening of the modernized main trading hall of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange after five months of modification

2007
Acquisition of International Securities Exchange Holdings, Inc. (ISE)


SOURCE: Deutsche Börse AG

http://deutsche-boerse.com/dbag/dispatch/en/kir/gdb_navigation/press  



Video
Deutsche Boerse Buys NYSE to Form Top Exchange Owner

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