Amex set for demutualisation

The American Stock Exchange (Amex) today said its Board of Governors has approved a course of action that would begin the process to convert the exchange from a not-for-profit corporation into a for-profit corporation - the initial step in the process of demutualisation.

The Amex seat owners will have the opportunity to vote on the demutualisation plan, which would convert their seats into shares.

The Amex has enjoyed success with its structured products business in recent years. Amex listed 136 new structured products last year, up from 115 in 2004. At the end of December 2005, Amex traded 373 structured products.

The stock market value of the Amex could be around the $180 million mark, according to various estimates, while the publicly traded New York Stock

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Risk.net account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here