Nasdaq to Acquire Chi-X Canada
"This acquisition is an important part of our North American strategy as Chi-X handles about 22% of the order flow of S&P/TSX Composite securities in Canada," said
The deal will expand Nasdaq's North American equities trading business beyond the U.S., where Nasdaq currently operates multiple trading venues in cash equities, options, commodities, fixed income and other financial instruments. The acquisition will ultimately enhance the trading experience for customers by promoting greater uniformity in technology and functionality across U.S. and Canadian trading venues.
"Nasdaq and Chi-X Canada have both demonstrated their commitment to market innovation and efficiency," said
Chi-X Canada's two platforms, Chi-X Canada and CX2, are the only equity trading venues in
Subject to customary regulatory approvals, Nasdaq will acquire Chi-X Canada for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to the company's earnings at closing, excluding transaction-related costs,
to deliver attractive returns on capital, and should have no material impact on Nasdaq's financial leverage or capital return strategy. It is expected that
"This is a significant acquisition for Nasdaq, as Canada's GDP has grown more than 50% in U.S. dollars, and 16% inflation-adjusted, since 2005," said
Over the next twelve months, Nasdaq will work closely with Chi-X Canada's clients to create a seamless transition to its world-class INET exchange technology.
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About Chi-X®
A subsidiary of Chi-X Global, Chi-X Canada is an operator of high-performance marketplaces for the trading of TSX and TSXV listed securities. Chi-X Canada's two platforms - Chi-X Canada and CX2 - offer market-agnostic smart routing, advanced order types, trade reporting, risk management tools, historical market data and cross connectivity services. Like all Chi-X Global platforms, Chi-X Canada and CX2 aim to provide cost savings to investors through trading efficiencies, ultimately helping to improve investment performance.
About Chi-X®
Owned by a consortium of major financial institutions, Chi-X Global operates market centers in
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Joe Christinat Nasdaq 646 441 5121 Joseph.Christinat@nasdaq.comBeth Haines Chi-X Global Holdings LLC +852 2290 6559 Elizabeth.Haines@chi-x.com
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