CBOE bids for Amex, prepares for hybrid

02 Jun 2003

Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has sent a letter to American Stock Exchange (Amex) regarding a possible purchase.

CBOE officials confirmed a letter to Amex was sent but would not comment on the content of the letter. It was reportedly sent by exchange chairman Bill Brodsky last week and encouraged Amex executives to explore...

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