Euronext investors give NYSE bid deadline

Euronext shareholders want the New York Stock Exchange to decide by 23 May 2006 whether or not to make a bid for the Paris-based stock exchange, or they will vote to support a rival offer from Deutsche Börse.

Euronext: Press Release: Euronext confirms active discussions regarding transformational transaction, 18.5.06 http://www.euronext.com/news/press_release/0,5772,1732_8275_837791271__1,00.html

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