epa07283489 (FILE) - A file picture dated 16 January 2008 showing the exterior of Oslo Bors, the Oslo Stock Exchange being reflected in a pool of water (reissued 14 January 2019). Reports on 14 January 2019 state Euronext has launched a formal bid to purchase Oslo Bors for an estimated 625 million euro (729 million USD). Euronext in December 2018 bought as much as 45 per cent of Oslo Bors shares that were put up for auction by Oslo Bors shareholders. The current bid is for 49.5 per cent of shares Euronext does not control. EPA/LISE ASERUD NORWAY OUT *** Local Caption *** 90017403