ANNOUNCEMENT EURONEXT N.V. (“Euronext” or the “Offeror”) announces the successful outcome of its voluntary share exchange tender offer made to acquire the ordinary registered shares of HELLENIC EXCHANGES – ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE S.A. (“ATHEX”) 19 November 2025 INTRODUCTION In accordance with article 23 of Greek Law 3461/2006, as amended and in force (the “Law”), Euronext announces the successful outcome of its voluntary share exchange tender offer (the “Tender Offer”), which it submitted on 30 July 2025, to ...

Euronext announces the success of the voluntary share exchange tender offer to acquire ATHEX Group Strong shareholder support reflects confidence in the future growth trajectory of Euronext ATHEX to join Euronext’s best-in-class trading and post-trade technology, boosting the visibility and attractiveness of the Greek market on an international scaleThis result reinforces Euronext’s leadership in Europe and advances the Group’s diversification strategy Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Pa ...

Summary of Nasdaq Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Nasdaq (NasdaqGS:NDAQ) - **Date**: November 19, 2025 - **Speaker**: Sarah, CFO of Nasdaq Key Industry Insights Generative AI (Gen AI) Impact - Nasdaq has been preparing for Gen AI for over a decade, having invested in cloud and AI technologies since 2014 and 2015 respectively [6][10] - The company emphasizes the importance of contributory data, which is unique and not easily replicable, as a competitive advantage for Gen AI applications [6][7] - Examples of contributory data include: - **Verafin**: Over $10 trillion in total assets from 2,700 banks, developed over 15 years [7] - **eVestment**: Utilized by allocators for around 89,000 strategies [7] - Gen AI applications are expected to enhance efficiency in compliance and fraud detection for banks, potentially reducing the need for human intervention in 80% of sanctions processes [8][9] Financial Performance and Growth - Nasdaq has seen a significant increase in enterprise signings for Verafin, with three times the amount of signings in the current year compared to previous periods [13] - The average contract value (ACV) of signings has doubled, indicating strong demand [13] - The cross-sell pipeline remains steady at approximately 15%, with ongoing efforts to expand into new markets, including Europe [13][14] Capital Market Technology - Nasdaq reported a 13% growth in capital market technology in Q3, driven by advancements in Gen AI across various business segments [15] - The company operates about 20 exchanges across the Nordics and the U.S., benefiting from new entrants in the digital space [19] Regulatory Technology (Reg Tech) - Nasdaq anticipates the implementation of smart regulation, which will provide clarity for clients and enhance the adoption of regulatory solutions [22][23] - The company has a strong international presence with coverage in 55 countries and 110 regulators, making it difficult for competitors to replicate [23] Data Business - Nasdaq's data business is divided into regulated data and proprietary data, with significant growth in both areas [36][37] - The company is expanding its data offerings to include local stocks from the Nordics and alpha-generating datasets for hedge funds [37][38] Tokenized Securities - Nasdaq has proposed a framework for tokenized securities that aims to enhance liquidity while maintaining investor protections [39][40] - The proposal allows for settlement options in both traditional and tokenized forms, potentially improving efficiency in capital markets [40] Cost Synergies and Expense Management - Nasdaq has exceeded its synergy guidance, achieving approximately $150 million in cost efficiencies year-to-date [41] - The company is focused on maintaining a balance between expense growth and revenue growth, with a specific emphasis on leveraging Gen AI for operational efficiencies [42] Capital Allocation Strategy - Nasdaq is prioritizing organic growth and maintaining a progressive dividend policy while considering share repurchases and debt management [45][46] - The company remains open to potential bolt-on acquisitions but emphasizes organic investments as the primary focus [46] Additional Insights - Nasdaq's brand recognition as a top global brand enhances its listings franchise, contributing to its market position [28][29] - The index business has grown significantly, with an increase in assets under management (AUM) from $100 billion in 2017 to $800 billion [30][32] This summary encapsulates the key points discussed during the Nasdaq conference call, highlighting the company's strategic focus on technology, growth, and market positioning.

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Core Insights - Deutsche Boerse is planning to integrate stablecoins issued by Societe Generale into its settlement business to promote wider usage of these tokens [1] Company Summary - Deutsche Boerse aims to enhance its settlement operations by incorporating stablecoins from Societe Generale, indicating a strategic move towards digital asset integration [1] - Societe Generale's stablecoins are expected to play a significant role in this initiative, reflecting the growing interest in digital currencies within traditional financial systems [1]

Group 1 - The Nasdaq is experiencing multi-year strength due to factors such as ongoing interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which make borrowing cheaper and encourage corporate investment and consumer spending [1] - AI enthusiasm is driving earnings growth and significant investments in major tech companies, contributing to the Nasdaq's performance [1] - Strong consumer spending, supported by a solid economy and the holiday season, along with continued corporate earnings expansion in the tech sector, provides a solid foundation for Nasdaq gains heading into the new year [1] Group 2 - Potential headwinds for the Nasdaq rally include high valuations in tech stocks, which may be vulnerable if growth does not meet expectations [2] - Economic uncertainties such as potential trade tensions, new tariffs, or a cooling labor market could pose risks to the Nasdaq [2] - The Nasdaq's heavy reliance on a few mega-cap tech companies creates concentration risk, where any issues with these leaders could lead to broader market volatility [2] Group 3 - The Nasdaq is up 54% year-to-date, following a 26% return in 2024, and has rallied about 59% since April 2025 with minimal corrections [4] - The 50-day simple moving average (SMA) has supported the April rally, with only five retests, indicating a strong upward trend [4] - Despite concerns of overextension and potential corrections, the Nasdaq has continued to defy predictions of downturns, showing little sign of reversing its trend [4] Group 4 - The December Nasdaq futures contract will soon roll over to the March contract, with significant historical correlations observed in previous years [6] - The correlation percentages for years such as 1997, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2021 are all above 87%, indicating a strong historical trend [6] - Current correlation trends show a steady uptrend into year-end, providing a potential roadmap for future market behavior [6]

Core Insights - The article compares two growth stocks in Singapore: iFAST Corporation, a fintech platform, and Singapore Exchange (SGX), a blue-chip exchange operator, highlighting their growth potential and market positions as interest rates are expected to fall by 2026 [1][8]. iFAST Corporation - iFAST has transitioned from a fund distribution platform to a digital wealth infrastructure player, achieving a net revenue growth of 39.9% year-on-year to S$89.53 million and a net profit increase of 54.7% year-on-year to S$26 million for 3Q 2025 [2]. - The company's assets under administration (AUA) reached an all-time high of S$30.62 billion, growing 29.6% year-on-year [2]. - iFAST's profit before tax margin improved to 34.5% for 9M 2025, up from 22.6% in 2023 and 33.5% in 2024, indicating a new phase of profitability [3]. - Recent initiatives include the introduction of payment services and the approval to operate as an Electronic Money Issuer in Malaysia, which could enhance profitability [4]. Singapore Exchange (SGX) - SGX serves as the backbone of Singapore's capital markets, with a revenue breakdown showing that the Equities-Cash segment contributed 30.3% and the Equities-Derivatives segment contributed 26.6% to total net revenue for FY25 [5]. - SGX's net profit attributable to equity holders grew from S$445 million in FY2021 to S$648 million in FY2025, with dividends increasing from S$0.32 to S$0.375 during the same period [6]. - Recent partnerships, such as with Climate Impact X, and expansion in Foreign Exchange derivatives are expected to drive growth [7]. Comparative Analysis - iFAST offers higher growth potential with a revenue growth rate of 29.5% CAGR over three years, while SGX has a more stable growth rate of 7.6% [9]. - iFAST has a profit margin of 18.5% compared to SGX's 47.3%, and a lower dividend yield of 0.7% versus SGX's 2.2% [9]. - The choice between iFAST and SGX depends on investor preferences for growth acceleration versus stable compounding [10]. Key Catalysts and Risks - For iFAST, successful digital platform rollouts and margin expansion are potential growth drivers, while delays or contract risks could negatively impact valuation [11]. - SGX's growth will depend on market turnover and derivatives volume recovery, with lower volatility potentially limiting momentum [11]. - Both companies could benefit from macro trends such as rate cuts and improved investor sentiment [12]. Investor Considerations - Investors should monitor earnings growth and dividend policies for both companies through 2025, as well as valuation movements post-rate cuts [13][14]. - A diversified investment approach could involve holding both stocks to balance growth and stability [15].

Core Points - Euronext N.V. is inviting holders of its outstanding €600,000,000 0.125% Bonds due 2026 to tender their bonds for cash purchase, with the intention to launch a new bond issuance [1][4][10] Offer Summary - The offer is for the purchase of €600,000,000 0.125% Bonds due 2026, with a purchase price set at 99.05% of the principal amount [3][6] - The offer is open for all outstanding bonds, with no scaling of tenders [8] Rationale for the Offer - The purpose of the offer is to manage the maturity profile of Euronext's debt efficiently and provide bondholders the opportunity to sell their current holdings [4] New Bonds Issuance - Euronext intends to issue a series of new euro-denominated fixed-rate bonds, contingent on market conditions and the successful completion of the new bond issue [10][18] Purchase and Payment Details - The purchase price for the bonds will be 99.05% of the principal amount, with accrued interest payments also to be made [6][7] Tender Instructions - Holders must submit valid tender instructions by 5:00 p.m. CET on 24 November 2025 to participate in the offer [22][26] Indicative Timetable - The offer commenced on 17 November 2025, with the expiration deadline set for 24 November 2025, and the expected settlement date on 27 November 2025 [27][28]

Core Insights - Euronext has received regulatory approvals from the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) for its acquisition of a qualifying holding in Hellenic Exchanges – Athens Stock Exchange S.A. Holding (ATHEX Group) and its subsidiaries [1][2] - The acquisition is now unconditional, marking a significant step in Euronext's commitment to the Greek capital markets and enhancing its pan-European market infrastructure [3] - The acceptance period for the Tender Offer will conclude on 17 November 2025, with results to be announced on 19 November 2025 [4] Regulatory Approvals - The HCMC approved Euronext's suitability and that of its reference shareholders for the acquisition [1] - The change of control due to ATHEX's participation in the Hellenic Energy Exchange S.A. and EnEx Clearing House Single Member S.A. has also been approved [2] Acquisition Details - The Tender Offer is no longer subject to any regulatory approval, confirming its unconditional status [3] - Euronext aims to strengthen its position in the Greek capital markets through this acquisition [3]

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