UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8–K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
November 7, 2008
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
NYSE Euronext
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001–33392 | 20–5110848 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 11 Wall Street New York, New York |
10005 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 656–3000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On November 7, 2008 NYSE Euronext issued a press release announcing that its 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is currently expected to be held on April 2, 2009.
Rule 14a-8 Proposal Deadline
Because the expected date of the 2009 Annual Meeting is more than 30 days before the anniversary of the 2008 Annual Meeting, in accordance with Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, shareholders must deliver proposals for inclusion in the proxy materials for such meeting no later than the close of business on December 2, 2008 to the Secretary, NYSE Euronext, 11 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005. Rule 14a-8 proposals must also comply with the requirements of Rule 14a-8, and may be omitted otherwise.
NYSE Euronext Bylaws Advance Notice Deadline
In accordance with the requirements for advance notice in NYSE Euronext’s bylaws, for director nominations or other business to be brought before the 2009 Annual Meeting, other than Rule 14a-8 proposals described above, written notice must be delivered no earlier than the close of business on December 3, 2008 and no later than the close of business on January 2, 2009, to the Secretary, NYSE Euronext, 11 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005. Such notices must also comply with the requirements of the NYSE Euronext bylaws, and may not be effective otherwise.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated November 7, 2008, entitled “NYSE Euronext Announces 2009 Annual Shareholder Meeting Date.” |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| NYSE Euronext
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| Dated: November 7, 2008 | By | /s/ Janet Kissane | ||
| Janet Kissane | ||||
| Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary | ||||