Description: Deutsche Boerse AG on Tuesday unveiled a widely expected deal to pay about $9.5 billion to acquire NYSE Euronext, a transaction that would create an exchange powerhouse with annual revenue of $5.4 billion.

Source: Marketwatch.com

Date: 02/15/2011

Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/nyse-euronext-deutsche-boerse-to-merge-2011-02-15?siteid=nwtwk

Questions for discussion: 

• Do you believe there are any drawbacks to this deal for investors or companies served in either market?
• Do you believe the evaluations make sense?