LONDON (Reuters) – European clearinghouse LCH.Clearnet confirmed on Saturday it has received a string of offers from exchange operators interested in pursuing some form of business tie-up but said talks were still at an early stage.
On Friday a source told Reuters that NYSE Euronext, Nasdaq OMX Group and London Stock Exchange Group Plc had made bids for LCH in the last two weeks, after the clearer decided to consider its strategic alternatives.
In a statement LCH, Europe's largest independent clearinghouse, said it has "received various proposals indicating an interest in pursuing some form of possible business combination or other cooperation."
Noting press speculation the group said considerations were at a preliminary stage and there was no certainty of a deal.
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