SIX: Successfully completes acquisition of controlling stake in BME
- The combined group will be the third largest operator of financial market infrastructure in Europe by revenue
- SIX acquired a total of 77,899,990 BME shares for EUR 2,569,141,670, representing 93.16% of the equity share capital
- The combination of BME and SIX, both leaders in their domestic financial markets create a more diversified group with a strong presence across Europe
- SIX committed to preserving and strengthening BME’s position in Spain
- The combined group benefit from a broader geographical reach, a wider range of products and services
- SIX believes that this transaction will strengthen both the Spanish and Swiss ecosystems bringing new capabilities