Euronext Targets ATHEX Deal

Euronext has confirmed it is in talks with the board of Hellenic Exchanges-Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) about a possible acquisition of up to 100% of ATHEX shares. The proposed deal would be structured as a share exchange, valuing ATHEX at €6.90 per share — or €399 million in total based on Euronext’s share price of €145.10 as of June 30, 2025. The offer remains subject to due diligence, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonia

Euronext said the potential merger aligns with its strategy to consolidate European capital markets and would support harmonization across trading and clearing systems. As Europe’s largest liquidity pool, Euronext operates in key financial centers and manages around 25% of the region’s cash equity trading.

If completed, the deal would integrate Greek financial markets into Euronext’s pan-European network of over 1,800 listed companies with a total market cap exceeding €6 trillion.