8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

NASDAQ, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 31, 2008)

Filed January 31, 2008For Securities:NDAQ

Summary

On January 31, 2008, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (Nasdaq) filed a Form 8-K to report its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2007. The core of this filing is the press release, attached as an exhibit, which contains the detailed financial performance for the period. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it does not automatically become part of other SEC filings unless specifically incorporated. While the 8-K itself is brief, it serves as the official channel to disseminate the Q4 2007 earnings information to the public. The key takeaway for investors is to review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific figures regarding revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary provided by Nasdaq for the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Nasdaq filed an 8-K on January 31, 2008, reporting Q4 2007 financial results.
  • 2The primary content of the filing is a press release detailing the company's financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2007.
  • 3The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into the 8-K.
  • 4The filing confirms the date of the earnings announcement as January 31, 2008.
  • 5Information provided under Item 2.02 is furnished and not considered "filed" for certain SEC purposes.
  • 6Investors are directed to the press release for the actual financial results and related commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to officially report and disseminate The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter of 2007 to investors and the public. It acts as a notification that the company has released its earnings.

The actual financial results for the fourth quarter of 2007 are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for detailed financial information.

The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K, including the attached press release, is considered 'furnished' rather than 'filed' for the purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not automatically become part of Nasdaq's other SEC filings unless specifically incorporated by reference.

The Form 8-K was signed by Edward S. Knight, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, on behalf of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.