NYSE Euronext and APX Complete Transaction and Form NYSE BlueSM

NYSE Euronext NYX today announced the completion of its transaction with APX, Inc. to create NYSE BlueSM, a new global company with an exclusive focus on environmental and sustainable energy markets. NYSE Euronext contributes its ownership in BlueNext in return for a majority interest in NYSE BlueSM. The transaction has been approved by regulators and APX shareholders, who will retain a minority stake in NYSE Blue in return for their shares in APX.