LSE in merger talks with Deutsche Börse

A deal between the two would forge the largest European exchange group, challenging US competitors

London Stock Exchange
"Merger of equals": the LSE confirmed on 23 February that it was in detailed talks with its historic rival

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is discussing a merger with Germany's Deutsche Börse (DB) in a deal that would create one of the world's largest exchanges for trading and managing derivatives.

LSE confirmed on February 23 that it was in detailed talks with its historic rival over a "merger of equals" and, under the plan, DB shareholders would hold 54.4% of the new company and LSE shareholders the remaining 45.6%.

The new company that would be created from a merger would be a European giant to

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