SIX Completes Acquisition of Aquis to Expand European Exchange Business

The SIX Aquis acquisition has officially closed. An important step in SIX’s plan to increase its presence in the European exchange and capital markets has been reached with the official closing of the SIX Aquis acquisition. Its infrastructure footprint in several financial centres is strengthened by the deal.

Together, the two businesses will unlock new revenue streams by offering a seamless trading  experience across multiple venues. 

“The acquisition of Aquis marks a significant milestone in the evolution of SIX as a pan-European  leader,” said Bjørn Sibbern, CEO SIX. “With Aquis, we gain not only access to new markets but also  the technology and expertise needed to drive innovation at scale. We aim to offer our clients a unified  experience with “One Plug, Multiple Trading Venues” – a single connection providing access to  Switzerland, Spain, and the UK –, ensuring more liquidity, better market access, and innovative  trading solutions.” 

David Stevens, CEO Aquis, added: “Joining SIX is an exciting opportunity for Aquis and our clients.  Aquis has achieved great momentum in our mission to challenge across European capital markets,  and we will be able to go further, faster, and stronger as part of SIX. We will continue to innovate in  trading, to deploy cutting-edge technology, and to provide a tailored listings environment for the UK’s  

high-growth smaller companies, while further benefiting from the strength of the European reach and  infrastructure of SIX. Together, we are uniquely positioned to shape the future of the European  exchange landscape.” 

Tomas Kindler, Global Head Exchanges SIX: “Aquis is a key strategic building block for us to become  a truly pan-European exchange, listing venue for growth companies, and trading technology provider.  I’m excited about the opportunities we will pursue together.” 

Aquis will continue to operate under its established brand, with its existing management team and  business model, preserving its agile execution capabilities. This acquisition sets the stage for SIX to  deploy Aquis’ next-generation technology as a nucleus for capital markets innovation. SIX works  closely with the relevant regulatory authorities to obtain the necessary approvals, ensuring that all  required authorizations are in place for further enhancing the trading experience for clients across  Europe.  

The successful SIX Aquis acquisition sets SIX up for future expansion in the cutthroat European trading market.