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Hedge funds step into battle for OMX

By David Ibison in Stockholm and James Mackintosh in London

Published: August 14 2007 14:44 | Last updated: August 14 2007 16:17

Hedge funds have acquired about 25 per cent of OMX ahead of an expected take­over battle for the Nordic market operator between Nasdaq and Borse Dubai.

The funds’ presence paves the way for a clash between OMX’s long-term shareholders and management and financial investors who want to get the highest price possible in the shortest period of time.

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