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NASDAQ, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 29, 2010)

Filed October 29, 2010For Securities:NDAQ

Summary

This 8-K filing from The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NDAQ) on October 29, 2010, primarily serves to announce and provide access to their third-quarter 2010 financial results. The report indicates that the company issued a press release detailing these results on the same day, which is attached as an exhibit. Additionally, NASDAQ OMX posted presentation slides related to its Q3 2010 earnings on its website.

Key Highlights

  • 1NASDAQ OMX Group announced its third-quarter 2010 financial results on October 29, 2010.
  • 2The press release containing the Q3 2010 financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3Presentation slides for the Q3 2010 earnings call were made available on the company's website.
  • 4The filing is a Form 8-K, reporting current information as required by the SEC.
  • 5The report confirms NASDAQ OMX's principal executive offices are located in New York, New York.
  • 6No changes to former name or address were reported.
  • 7Edward S. Knight, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, signed the report on behalf of the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report the release of The NASDAQ OMX Group's financial results for the third quarter of 2010 and to provide access to the accompanying press release and presentation materials.

The detailed financial results for the third quarter of 2010 can be found in the press release dated October 29, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. The presentation slides are also available on the company's website.

This specific 8-K filing (Item 2.02 and Item 7.01) is focused on the disclosure of financial results and related materials. While the financial results themselves are important for assessing the company's performance, this filing does not appear to contain any new strategic information or significant business developments beyond the Q3 earnings announcement.