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Notable Mergers and Acquisitions of the Day 8/19: CME/NMX, GD, NSSC
Aug 19, 2008 01:52 PM UTC

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StreetInsider.com Notable Mergers and Acquisitions of the Day:

CME Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CME) and NYMEX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NMX) announced that preliminary results indicate the shareholders of both companies have approved the proposed merger.

In addition, preliminary results also show that NYMEX Class A members have voted to approve the related proposals in a separate member vote.
General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Zurich, Switzerland-based Jet Aviation for CHF 2.45 billion (approximately US$2.25 billion) in cash, from Dreamliner Lux S.a.r.l., a company controlled by the Permira Funds.

The proposed acquisition, which has been approved by the boards of directors

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