Summary
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.'s 2010 10-K report details a global exchange group operating across six continents, providing trading, clearing, exchange technology, and listing services. The company demonstrated resilience in 2010, with revenues less transaction rebates, brokerage, clearance, and exchange fees increasing by 4.7% to $1.52 billion, driven by strong performance in derivative trading and clearing, and access services. Strategically, NASDAQ OMX continued to diversify and enhance its offerings through key acquisitions in 2010, including FTEN, Inc. (risk management solutions) and Zoomvision Mamato (webcasting services). These moves underscore the company's commitment to expanding its technology and surveillance capabilities. Despite facing intense competition and market volatility, NASDAQ OMX maintained its position as a leading global exchange operator, highlighting its diversified operations, technological leadership, and experienced management team as key competitive strengths.
Financial Highlights
55 data points| Revenue | $3.19B |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.68B |
| Gross Profit | $1.52B |
| Operating Expenses | $885.00M |
| Operating Income | $631.00M |
| Interest Expense | $102.00M |
| Net Income | $395.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.65 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.64 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 608.93M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 619.54M |
Key Highlights
- 1The NASDAQ OMX Group reported revenues less transaction rebates, brokerage, clearance, and exchange fees of $1.52 billion for 2010, a 4.7% increase from 2009.
- 2Key growth drivers included an increase in derivative trading and clearing revenues, access services, and a rebound in IPO activity.
- 3The company made strategic acquisitions in 2010, including FTEN, Inc. for risk management solutions and Zoomvision Mamato for webcasting services, further diversifying its business.
- 4Market Services remained the largest segment, contributing 67.3% of revenues, while Issuer Services and Market Technology contributed 22.6% and 10.0% respectively.
- 5Despite a decline in cash equity trading volumes and market share in the U.S., the company saw growth in European derivative trading and clearing.
- 6NASDAQ OMX continued its focus on technological innovation, with its INET platform powering multiple global markets and expanding its Genium INET offering.
- 7The company repurchased approximately $497 million of its common stock from Borse Dubai in December 2010 as part of its share repurchase program.