NYSE and Börse up ante in exchange M&A gambits

NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Börse are in advanced discussions over a merger following years of failed talks which fell apart over big differences in market capitalisations. A tie-up of the groups, whose valuations are now much more closely aligned, would create the biggest exchange operator globally by revenues and profits, with dual headquarters in Frankfurt and New York

NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Börse are in advanced discussions over a merger following years of failed talks which fell apart over big differences in market capitalisations.

The two exchanges, whose valuations are now more closely aligned, would be the biggest exchange operator globally by revenues and profits, with dual headquarters in Frankfurt and New York.

WSJ Logo