Dow Jones to Sell Its Interest in STOXX Ltd.

Dow Jones & Company has entered a definitive agreement to sell its one-third interest in STOXX Ltd. and provide certain intellectual-property rights to its joint-venture partners for €206.1 million (approximately $309 million).

There is an opportunity for Dow Jones to receive up to a further €29 million (approximately $44 million) depending on future business performance.

After the transaction is complete, Deutsche Boerse AG and SIX Group will each own 50% of STOXX with Deutsche Boerse holding a one-share majority.

"This is the result of a strategic evaluation of Dow Jones’ index businesses and represents an opportunity to realize significant value on an investment made in STOXX just over a decade ago,” said Les Hinton, chief executive of Dow Jones.

The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, is expected to close by the end of first quarter of 2010.

"This venture was very successful in part because Deutsche Boerse and SIX Group were excellent partners,” Mr. Hinton said. "We wish them both much success for the future.”

The Dow Jones STOXX Indexes were launched in 1998 as the European Monetary Union prepared for the launch of the Euro.

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