UPDATE -- Nasdaq Announces Exploration of Strategic Alternatives for Public Relations Solutions and Digital Media Services Businesses - Seite 2

Nasdaq has not set a definitive timetable for this process, nor has it made final decisions related to specific strategic alternatives at this time. Throughout this process, Nasdaq remains committed to all contracts and services and there will be no change to the high level of service the company delivers to its corporate clients. Nasdaq does not intend to provide further public comments on the strategic evaluation of these businesses unless there is a material development.

About Nasdaq
Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 90 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world's securities transactions. Nasdaq is home to approximately 3,900 total listings with a market value of approximately $12 trillion. To learn more, visit: http://business.nasdaq.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 strategic initiatives, acquisitions or divestitures and Nasdaq'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's control. These factors include, but are not limited to factors detailed in Nasdaq'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. 

Media Relations Contact:

Allan Schoenberg
+1.212.231.5534
[e-mail] 

Will Briganti
+1.212.231.5012
[e-mail]

Investor Relations Contact:

Ed Ditmire, CFA
+1.212.401.8737
[e-mail]

NDAQG

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Source: Nasdaq via Globenewswire