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Van der Moolen Holding N.V.: Aespen independent of Van der Moolen

^{Published on 2009-09-08 11:50:14 - Market Wire}
 

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS--(Marketwire - September 8, 2009) - The Board of Van der Moolen Holding N.V. announces that, in consideration with the administrators, agreement has been reached with the Board and employees of Van der Moolen Financial Services B.V. ("Aespen") regarding a buy-out.

The take over, at intrinsic value, takes place retroactively as per September 1, 2009. There are 14 employees active at Aespen.

Aespen offers derivatives and stockbrokerage for the professional market. For now, Aespen will remain at the current location on Schiphol.

The Board of Van der Moolen Holding N.V.

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