TMX Group Inc. today announced that its shareholders passed a special resolution to approve a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) involving, among other things, the acquisition by TMX Group Limited (formerly Maple Group Acquisition Corporation) of all of the outstanding common shares of TMX Group Inc. (other than common shares held by TMX Group Limited) in exchange for common shares of TMX Group Limited on a one-for-one basis (the “Arrangement”). The special resolution was approved by 99.99% of the votes cast by holders of common shares of TMX Group Inc. at TMX Group Inc.’s special meeting of shareholders held on September 12, 2012 in Toronto.
The application to the Ontario Superior Court to obtain the final order approving the Arrangement is scheduled for September 13, 2012. The transaction with TMX Group Limited is expected to close on September 14, 2012 following the receipt of all necessary court approvals and the satisfaction of other customary conditions.