Nyfix shareholders say yes to acquisition by NYSE Technologies

By Lisa Kerner

Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 3 - Nyfix, Inc. shareholders voted to approve the company's proposed acquisition by NYSE Technologies, Inc., a NYSE Euronext, Inc. subsidiary, at a special meeting on Tuesday.

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to a Nyfix news release.

As previously reported, NYSE Euronext agreed to acquire Nyfix for $1.675 per share in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $144 million, including preferred stock consideration.

New York-based NYSE Euronext provides securities listing, trading, market data products and software and technology services.

Nyfix, also located in New York, provides trading workstations, middle office trade automation technologies and trade messaging services.

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