FRANKFURT –  German exchange operator Deutsche Boerse AG (DB1.XE) aims to expand its product portfolio and regional presence if the proposed merger with rival NYSE Euronext (NYX) fails, weekly Euro am Sonntag reports Sunday, citing a company manager.

A Deutsche Boerse spokesman declined to comment on the report when contacted by Dow Jones Newswires.

Euro am Sonntag said Deutsche Boerse wants to add products (for example) in the field of agricultural derivatives and expand in Asia via joint ventures.

If the merger fails, "Deutsche Boerse needn't desperately look for a plan B or start a new merger adventure," he is reported as saying.

The company's expenses for the merger so far amount to EUR100 million to EUR120 million, according to the report.

If the European Commission blocks the merger, Deutsche Boerse wants to wait for the written statement of reasons and then evaluate if legal steps are possible, the newspaper said.

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