Stockholm, June 10, 2008 — The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent with the Ukrainian Interbank Currency Exchange CJSC for cooperation to further develop the Ukrainian capital markets. The parties have agreed that the development and strengthening of the Ukrainian capital markets will be based on global standards. The purpose of the agreement is to increase the visibility, attractiveness and access to Ukrainian securities by increasing the efficiency and liquidity of the Ukrainian capital markets. A key focus will be to create a reliable and well functioning market, based on NASDAQ OMX technology and trading systems. “The Ukrainian capital market has high growth potential, but it lacks efficiency and liquidity. Together with NASDAQ OMX, we aim to start with the most fundamental part of the securities market infrastructure. An efficient trading environment will create the basis for an attractive and liquid Ukrainian market,” said Mr. Pjotr Pereverzev, Chairman of the Board of the UICE. “NASDAQ OMX is a leading expert in providing trading solutions and we are convinced that together with UICE we can create an efficient trading infrastructure in Ukraine, based on the best of global standards,” said Mr. Magnus Böcker, President of NASDAQ OMX. Following the signing of the Letter of Intent, NASDAQ OMX and UICE aim to develop further cooperation, and have signed an Early Start Agreement to acquire NASDAQ OMX technology. ABOUT NASDAQ OMX GROUP The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's largest exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents, and with over 3,900 companies, it is number one in worldwide listings among major markets. NASDAQ OMX offers multiple capital raising solutions to companies around the globe, including its U.S. listings market; the OMX Nordic Exchange, including First North; and the 144A PORTAL Market. The company offers trading across multiple asset classes including equities, derivatives, debt, commodities, structured products and ETFs. NASDAQ OMX technology supports the operations of over 60 exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories in more than 50 countries. OMX Nordic Exchange is not a legal entity but describes the common offering from Nasdaq OMX exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information about NASDAQ OMX, visit www.nasdaqomx.com. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements The matters described herein contain forward-looking statements that are made under the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about NASDAQ OMX's products and offerings. We caution that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond NASDAQ OMX's control. These factors include, but are not limited to factors detailed in NASDAQ OMX's annual report on Form 10-K, and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to release any revisions to any forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that the FSA will give the NASDAQ OMX applicant the authorization and permissions which it seeks. - # - CONTACTS: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. Media Contacts: Carl Norell +46 (8) 405 6639 Carl.norell@nasdaqomx.com Jonas Rodny +46 (8) 405 7267 Jonas.rodny@nasdaqomx.com NDAQG
NASDAQ OMX signs Letter of Intent with Ukrainian Interbank Currency Exchange
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