Summary
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.'s 2011 annual report highlights a strong year of growth and diversification, driven by its Market Services, Issuer Services, and Market Technology segments. Despite a challenging economic environment, the company demonstrated resilience, with revenues less transaction rebates, brokerage, clearance, and exchange fees increasing by 11.0% to $1.69 billion. This growth was primarily fueled by robust performance in Access Services and derivative trading and clearing, alongside continued strength in Market Data and Issuer Services. The company continued to execute its strategic acquisition plan, integrating new businesses to enhance its offerings in areas such as surveillance technology and corporate solutions. NASDAQ OMX maintained its position as a leading global exchange operator, emphasizing technological innovation and a commitment to regulatory integrity. The report also details significant investments in technology infrastructure to support increased trading volumes and evolving market demands, positioning the company for continued competitiveness in the global financial landscape.
Financial Highlights
55 data points| Revenue | $3.44B |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.75B |
| Gross Profit | $1.69B |
| Operating Expenses | $994.00M |
| Operating Income | $696.00M |
| Interest Expense | $119.00M |
| Net Income | $387.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.73 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.72 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 529.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 540.03M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues less transaction rebates, brokerage, clearance and exchange fees grew by 11.0% to $1.69 billion in 2011, compared to $1.52 billion in 2010.
- 2Market Services remained the largest segment, contributing 67.4% of total revenues less transaction rebates, brokerage, clearance and exchange fees.
- 3The company completed several strategic acquisitions in 2011, including Glide Technologies and RapiData, to expand its service offerings and market reach.
- 4The NASDAQ Stock Market continued to be a leading venue for cash equities trading, facilitating significant share value traded.
- 5The company's Market Technology segment saw revenue growth of 20.4%, driven by license, support, and delivery projects.
- 6NASDAQ OMX reported a net income attributable to NASDAQ OMX of $387 million for 2011, with diluted earnings per share of $2.15.
- 7The company repurchased approximately $100 million of its common stock during the fourth quarter of 2011 under its approved share repurchase program.