On Wednesday (March 22), the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) approved the merger of the Exchange and CETIP.

Consummation depends on all of the condition precedents being met, as set forth in the notice of material event available at bmfbovespa.com.br/ri.

The merger will significantly strengthen the new company's business model, making it better suited to face a dynamic and internationally more competitive market environment.

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