Nasdaq OMX, NYSE Euronext, Deutsche Börse and London Stock Exchange are all believed to be interested in acquiring a majority stake in the Warsaw Stock Exchange, after Poland’s Ministry of the Treasury announced last week it was changing the Warsaw bourse’s privatisation plan.
A spokesperson for the ministry confirmed that the four exchanges were potential investors and that the ministry would be talking to them; and added that other exchanges might join the list.
None of the exchanges would comment. However, a spokesperson for Nasdaq OMX said the exchange “had an interest in the central and eastern European region”.
On January 8 the Treasury announced a new privatisation strategy for the WSE, deciding to sell 74% of the shares in the first stage, with at least 51% destined for a strategic investor.
The rest of the shares will be offloaded over the...