LSE adds dimension as holders back deal

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London Stock Exchange PLC shareholders approved the planned acquisition of Borsa Italiana S.p.A. LSE had announced in June its intentions to buy the smaller firm for approximately 1.6 bil pounds sterling. The deal will expand LSE's presence in the derivatives and bond business; the combined company will have a market capitalization of around 4 bil pounds sterling.

Strategy & planning, Financial management, Italy, Planning, Investor relations, Company business planning, Borsa Italiana S.p.A.

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Nasdaq declines to raise its bid for L.S.E

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Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. of the United States offered a share price of 12.43 Pounds ($24.42) per share for the London Stock Exchange PLC of the United Kingdom. The United States stock exchange said it will not increase the offer. The acquisition is not likely as the London Stock Exchange PLC share price rose significantly.

Securities issued, listed, Securities, Company securities, Financial report

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LSE, available again, may seek new partner; after Nasdaq bows out, local deals could prove difficult to put together

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T he London Stock Exchange is exploring other options, now that the Nasdaq Stock Market is no longer interested in a merger. Potential partners include Borsa Italiana, JSE Ltd., and Bolsas y Mercados Espanoles S.A.

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