Euronext CEO expresses openness to merger with Deutsche Börse

Euronext Deutsche Börse stock exchange merger European capital markets Stéphane Boujnah

Euronext CEO Stéphane Boujnah has expressed openness to a potential merger or closer integration of exchange operations with Deutsche Börse. Speaking to the Financial Times, Boujnah suggested that merging the stock exchange businesses could create a pan-European market infrastructure of “planetary scale,” capable of competing with global financial markets, particularly those in the United States.

Boujnah noted that while a full merger would face significant regulatory and antitrust hurdles, a combination of exchange activities could provide synergies by linking the deep equity markets of Euronext with the German market. He emphasized that such a move could serve the needs of Europe's three largest economies: Germany, France, and Italy.

Despite the interest expressed by the Euronext CEO, both companies have clarified that no formal merger discussions are currently taking place. Euronext issued an official statement reiterating its commitment to European capital market integration while denying active negotiations. Deutsche Börse also confirmed that no talks are underway.

Historically, similar attempts to unite major European exchanges have been blocked by the European Commission, including a 2012 attempt involving NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Börse, due to concerns over creating monopolies in the derivatives market.

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Caisse des Dépôts · Deutsche Börse · Eurex · Euronext · European Commission · Financial Times · Stéphane Boujnah

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[● 5 SOURCES] Euronext CEO Stéphane Boujnah expressed openness to a merger of exchange businesses with Deutsche Börse. biznisinfo.mk · www.abcbourse.com · cronicadecantabria.com · www.ot.gr · www.drweb.de
[● 2 SOURCES] Euronext shares rose approximately 2% following the comments. www.abcbourse.com · www.drweb.de
[● 2 SOURCES] Euronext issued an official statement clarifying that no merger discussions are currently underway with Deutsche Börse. www.mononews.gr · www.powergame.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Deutsche Börse confirmed that there are no active discussions regarding a merger with Euronext. cronicadecantabria.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The European Commission previously blocked merger attempts between Deutsche Börse and other entities in 2012 and 2017 due to competition concerns. www.abcbourse.com · www.realtid.se · www.drweb.de