8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

NASDAQ, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 30, 2010)

Filed April 30, 2010For Securities:NDAQ

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NDAQ) on April 30, 2010, primarily serves to report the company's financial results for the first quarter of 2010. The core of the filing is a press release, filed as an exhibit, which details the company's operational and financial performance during the period. Investors should note that the information presented in this 8-K is furnished rather than filed, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications regarding incorporation into future SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. announced its first quarter 2010 financial results on April 30, 2010.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial and operational performance for Q1 2010.
  • 3Investor presentation slides for the first quarter earnings were also posted on the company's website.
  • 4The information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The filing confirms no changes to the registrant's principal executive offices or former name/address.
  • 6Edward S. Knight, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, signed the report on behalf of NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.'s financial results for the first quarter of 2010, as communicated through a press release and accompanying presentation materials.

The detailed financial results for the first quarter of 2010 are provided in a press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. Investor presentation slides were also posted on the company's website.

No, the information provided under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) is furnished, not filed. Therefore, it is not deemed "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other NASDAQ OMX filings.

The earliest event reported for this Form 8-K is April 29, 2010, which aligns with the date the Q1 2010 financial results were likely released or prepared for release.