Summary
NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. reported mixed financial results for the second quarter of 2012, with total revenues less transaction rebates, brokerage, clearance, and exchange fees increasing slightly by 2.2% to $424 million. This growth was primarily driven by increases in Market Data, Access Services, and Market Technology revenues. However, operating income saw a notable increase of 10.8% to $175 million, largely due to a significant 3.1% decrease in operating expenses driven by cost-saving initiatives and favorable foreign exchange rates. Despite these improvements, net income attributable to NASDAQ OMX saw a modest 1.1% increase to $93 million, and diluted earnings per share rose slightly to $0.53. A significant factor impacting profitability was the recognition of $28 million in intangible asset impairment charges and $17 million in restructuring charges during the quarter, which offset revenue gains. The company also highlighted ongoing litigation and an SEC investigation related to the Facebook IPO, which is expected to incur significant additional expenses.
Financial Highlights
56 data points| Revenue | $815.00M |
| Cost of Revenue | $388.00M |
| Gross Profit | $427.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $252.00M |
| Operating Income | $175.00M |
| Interest Expense | $24.00M |
| Net Income | $93.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.18 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.18 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 508.06M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 520.37M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues less transaction rebates, brokerage, clearance, and exchange fees increased by 2.2% to $424 million for the second quarter of 2012 compared to the prior year.
- 2Operating income increased by 10.8% to $175 million, primarily driven by a 3.1% decrease in operating expenses due to cost efficiencies and favorable foreign exchange.
- 3Net income attributable to NASDAQ OMX was $93 million, a slight increase of 1.1% from the prior year's $92 million.
- 4Diluted earnings per share improved to $0.53 from $0.51 in the prior year's second quarter.
- 5The company recorded significant non-cash charges including $28 million in intangible asset impairment and $17 million in restructuring charges during the quarter.
- 6Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $491 million from $506 million at the end of 2011.
- 7NASDAQ OMX initiated a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.