KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 25): Bursa Malaysia Bhd said today it had last week disposed of 85,000 shares in Nasdaq-listed CME Group Inc on the open market for US$17.58 million or RM73.45 million.

Bursa Malaysia said today in a statement on its website that proceeds from the disposal will be used to finance Bursa Malaysia's planned acquisition of the remaining 25% equity interest in Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Bhd from CME Group Strategic Investments LLC as announced on Sept 18, 2019.