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NASDAQ, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 30, 2019)

Filed January 30, 2019For Securities:NDAQ

Summary

Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) filed a Form 8-K on January 30, 2019, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of 2018. The report incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results and also announces the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend (Exhibit 99.2). Investors should note that while the press release and earnings presentation slides are furnished as part of this filing, they are not deemed "filed" for the purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning they do not automatically become incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced. The primary takeaway for investors is access to the company's 2018 year-end financial performance and information regarding upcoming dividend payments.

Key Highlights

  • 1Nasdaq announced its financial results for Q4 and the full fiscal year 2018 via press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 2The company declared a quarterly cash dividend on January 30, 2019 (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3Financial results and dividend declaration were disclosed on January 30, 2019.
  • 4The press release detailing financial results is incorporated by reference.
  • 5Earnings presentation slides were also posted to the company's website.
  • 6The filing serves to provide timely information to investors regarding Nasdaq's financial condition and dividend policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Nasdaq's financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of 2018, and to announce the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.

The detailed financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2018 are provided in a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which is attached to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

Yes, Nasdaq announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend on January 30, 2019. Details are available in a separate press release (Exhibit 99.2) attached to this filing.

Information furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), including Exhibit 99.1, is generally considered furnished, not 'filed' for the purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless specifically incorporated by reference into another filing.