NASDAQ OMX Announces First Combined Quarterly Results
NASDAQ OMX Announces First Combined Quarterly Results
May 8, 2008
NASDAQ OMX Announces First Combined Quarterly ResultsMay 8, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) --
NEW YORK, May 8, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The NASDAQ OMX Group ("NASDAQ OMX®") (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today reported first quarter 2008 net income of $121.4 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, an increase of $103.1 million from $18.3 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2007. These results are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and include the financial results of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ") for the full quarter, and the financial results of OMX AB ("OMX") from February 27, 2008, when the business combination between NASDAQ and OMX closed. The comparative results for 2007 reflect the financial results of NASDAQ only.
"We are a new company and our opportunities for growth have never been stronger," stated Bob Greifeld, Chief Executive Officer of NASDAQ OMX. "The completion of our historic combination with OMX establishes NASDAQ OMX as the world's largest exchange company with operations on six continents and an undisputed leader in product innovation. I am pleased to note that during the quarter we continued to build on our position as the largest U.S. equities exchange, yet also took steps to diversify into exciting opportunities with significant potential for earnings growth. These include the successful launch of our U.S. options market, progress on the proposed acquisition of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, our Pan-European Market, the investment in Dubai International Financial Exchange ("DIFX"), and our planned transaction with Nord Pool. We are executing well on the integration of OMX and continue to feel confident about achieving the synergies announced with the merger."
On a non-GAAP basis, when excluding certain one-time gains and merger related expenses, first quarter 2008 net income was $85.0 million, or $0.48 per diluted share.
For comparison purposes pro forma non-GAAP results are being presented that reflect the financial results of both NASDAQ and OMX as if they were a combined company for the periods presented. For the first quarter of 2008 net income on a pro forma non-GAAP basis was $113.9 million, or $0.54 per diluted share (which excludes the $26.0 million pre-tax gain on the investment in DIFX), an increase when compared to pro forma non-GAAP net income of $68.1 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2007, and an increase when compared to pro forma non-GAAP net income of $103.2 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2007. The remaining results are presented on a pro forma non-GAAP basis unless otherwise noted.
Total revenues were $918.2 million in the first quarter of 2008, an increase of 29.5% from $709.1 million in the year-ago period, and up 10.4% from $832.0 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2007.
"During the first quarter, our business continued to operate efficiently and effectively, punctuated by strong operating performance, successful integration efforts and our ongoing disciplined approach to managing our balance sheet," said Chief Financial Officer David Warren. "In fact, based on the good start to the year and the better than expected results experienced in the roll out of our new technology road map, we are raising our expectations for fourth quarter 2008 synergy achievement to $25.0 million to $35.0 million in annual savings from $20 million to $30 million expected previously. We are pleased with the results so far and recognize that this is the product of the hard work of our team members world wide."
Financial Review
Results are presented on a pro forma non-GAAP basis. Revenues less liquidity rebates, brokerage, clearance and exchange fees ("Net Exchange Revenues") were $382.7 million for the first quarter of 2008, an increase of $43.5 million, or 12.8%, from the first quarter of 2007, and an increase of $3.6 million from the fourth quarter of 2007.
NASDAQ OMX presents for this quarter net exchange revenues along three primary business segments: Market Services, Issuer Services, and Market Technology.
Market Services
Market Services net exchange revenues increased to $267.2 million, up 17.6% from the prior year quarter, and up 9.3% from the fourth quarter of 2007.
Execution Services
Financial Products
Financial Products revenues were $11.5 million for the first quarter of 2008, up $2.6 million, or 29.2%, from the first quarter of 2007, and down $0.1 million when compared to the fourth quarter of 2007. The increase from the prior year quarter is due to higher license revenues associated with NASDAQ-licensed ETFs.
Market Technology
Market Technology revenues were $29.0 million for the first quarter of 2008 compared to $31.9 million in the first quarter of 2007 and $42.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Declines when compared to the fourth quarter of 2007 are due partly to higher than normal activity recognized in that period. Also, first quarter 2008 sales declined temporarily as anticipated as some customers chose to further review investment decisions in light of the integration of NASDAQ and OMX technology customer platforms and the creation of a common technology road map. Customer activity continued to be high with large orders driving order intake to $46.7 million for the first quarter of 2008, 16.2% higher than the $40.2 million realized in the first quarter of 2007.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses increased 5.1% to $229.4 million from $218.3 million in the prior year quarter and declined 2.0% from $234.1 million in the prior quarter. Higher expenses when compared to the first quarter of 2007 are driven primarily by higher compensation expenses resulting from a larger employee base and increased retention expenses. Also contributing to higher expenses are lower exchange rates for the U.S. dollar as compared to the Swedish Krona. Declining expenses when compared to the fourth quarter of 2007 are driven by lower marketing expenses, as the fourth quarter is typically a strong period for advertising.
Net Interest Income
Net interest expense was $11.3 million for the first quarter of 2008, compared with net interest expense of $21.1 million for the first quarter of 2007. The decline in net interest expense is primarily due to lower average net debt, lower interest rates, and higher cash balances in the most recent quarter.
Earnings Per Share
First quarter earnings per diluted share were $0.54 versus $0.33 per diluted share in the prior year quarter, and $0.49 in the fourth quarter of 2007. NASDAQ OMX's weighted average shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per share were 214.1 million in the first quarter of 2008 versus 212.4 million in the year-ago quarter and 214.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007.
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's largest exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents, and with over 3,900 companies, it is number one in worldwide listings among major markets. NASDAQ OMX Group offers multiple capital raising solutions to companies around the globe, including its U.S. listings market; the OMX Nordic Exchange, including First North; and the 144A PORTAL Market. The company offers trading across multiple asset classes including equities, derivatives, commodities, structured products and ETFs. NASDAQ OMX Group technology supports the operations of over 60 exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories in more than 50 countries. OMX Nordic Exchange is not a legal entity but describes the common offering from NASDAQ OMX Group exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information about NASDAQ OMX, visit www.nasdaqomx.com.
Non-GAAP Information
In addition to disclosing results determined in accordance with GAAP, NASDAQ OMX also discloses certain non-GAAP results of operations, including total expenses, operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share, that make certain adjustments or exclude certain charges and gains that are described in the reconciliation table of non-GAAP to GAAP information provided at the end of this release. Management believes that this non-GAAP information provides investors with additional information to assess NASDAQ OMX's operating performance by making certain adjustments or excluding costs or gains and assists investors in comparing our operating performance to prior periods. Management uses this non-GAAP information, along with GAAP information, in evaluating its historical operating performance.
The non-GAAP information is not prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to non-GAAP information used by other companies. The non-GAAP information should not be viewed as a substitute for, or superior to, other data prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this communication contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. NASDAQ OMX cautions readers that any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to (i) projections about our future financial results, growth and achievement of synergy targets, (ii) statements about the implementation dates and benefits of certain strategic initiatives, including the NASDAQ OMX Pan European Market, our investment in DIFX, our new technology road map and the transactions contemplated by our agreements with the Boston Stock Exchange, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange and NordPool, and (iii) other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond NASDAQ OMX's control. These factors include, but are not limited to, NASDAQ OMX's ability to implement its strategic initiatives, economic, political and market conditions and fluctuations, government and industry regulation, interest rate risk, U.S. and global competition, and other factors detailed in NASDAQ OMX's filings with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007 which is available on NASDAQ OMX's website at http://www.nasdaqomx.com and the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. NASDAQ OMX undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Net Income is $121.4 Million ($18.3 Million in Q107)
$0.69 Diluted EPS ($0.14 Diluted EPS in Q107)NEW YORK, May 8, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The NASDAQ OMX Group ("NASDAQ OMX®") (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today reported first quarter 2008 net income of $121.4 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, an increase of $103.1 million from $18.3 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2007. These results are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and include the financial results of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ") for the full quarter, and the financial results of OMX AB ("OMX") from February 27, 2008, when the business combination between NASDAQ and OMX closed. The comparative results for 2007 reflect the financial results of NASDAQ only.
"We are a new company and our opportunities for growth have never been stronger," stated Bob Greifeld, Chief Executive Officer of NASDAQ OMX. "The completion of our historic combination with OMX establishes NASDAQ OMX as the world's largest exchange company with operations on six continents and an undisputed leader in product innovation. I am pleased to note that during the quarter we continued to build on our position as the largest U.S. equities exchange, yet also took steps to diversify into exciting opportunities with significant potential for earnings growth. These include the successful launch of our U.S. options market, progress on the proposed acquisition of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, our Pan-European Market, the investment in Dubai International Financial Exchange ("DIFX"), and our planned transaction with Nord Pool. We are executing well on the integration of OMX and continue to feel confident about achieving the synergies announced with the merger."
On a non-GAAP basis, when excluding certain one-time gains and merger related expenses, first quarter 2008 net income was $85.0 million, or $0.48 per diluted share.
For comparison purposes pro forma non-GAAP results are being presented that reflect the financial results of both NASDAQ and OMX as if they were a combined company for the periods presented. For the first quarter of 2008 net income on a pro forma non-GAAP basis was $113.9 million, or $0.54 per diluted share (which excludes the $26.0 million pre-tax gain on the investment in DIFX), an increase when compared to pro forma non-GAAP net income of $68.1 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2007, and an increase when compared to pro forma non-GAAP net income of $103.2 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2007. The remaining results are presented on a pro forma non-GAAP basis unless otherwise noted.
Total revenues were $918.2 million in the first quarter of 2008, an increase of 29.5% from $709.1 million in the year-ago period, and up 10.4% from $832.0 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2007.
First Quarter Highlights
* Traded record volumes on the OMX Nordic Exchange during the
quarter. In January 2008 average daily derivatives trading volume
reached a record 789,898 contracts. This record was eclipsed two
months later in March 2008 when average daily derivatives trading
volume reached 816,760. Also, in January 2008, record figures in
the number of cash equity trades were recorded for the month,
reaching 267,511 trades per day. And in February 2008, new record
high average daily trading volume was achieved for fixed-income
derivatives when an average 158,836 contracts traded.
* Expanded our leadership position as the largest single pool of
liquidity in which to trade U.S. listed equities, matching a record
high 31.0% of all volume for the first quarter of 2008. NASDAQ
also achieved new market share highs in the trading of NYSE- and
Amex-listed securities, matching 21.1% and 36.2% of volume,
respectively, during the quarter.
* Announced plans to launch a new pan-European market to serve
customers seeking a highly liquid trading and routing platform for
the most actively traded European stocks. NASDAQ OMX Pan European
Market will enable best execution in high volume securities trading
in a cross-border, multi-market environment. The market, scheduled
to open in September 2008, is subject to Financial Services
Authority (FSA) approval.
* Signed an agreement with Bombay Stock Exchange ("BSE"), under which
BSE will implement NASDAQ OMX technology to serve as their new
trading and clearing platform for derivatives and cash securities.
In addition to the technology implementation, the agreement
encompasses a business partnership with the joint objective to
drive and grow business at the BSE.
* Signed, subsequent to quarter-end, a large contract with the Tokyo
Commodity Exchange ("TOCOM") and NTT Data to provide an integrated
trading and clearing system for commodity derivatives. TOCOM is
Japan's largest commodity exchange with more than 75% market share,
and lists commodities futures and options contracts, including
metals, oil and rubber. The contract represents NASDAQ OMX's first
technology customer in Japan and the first major technology
contract win since the combination.
* Launched a new technology road map shortly after completing the
business combination with OMX, which defines how to bring together
the best of both technology organizations. This effort is designed
to leverage both the experience and insight gained from operating
NASDAQ and OMX, as well as providing technology solutions to a
global customer base. The successful launch of this road map is a
critical step towards achieving synergy targets and strengthening
the company's position as the world's leading provider of
technology to the exchange industry.
* Launched the company's U.S. options market, a new electronic equity
and index options market and the first options trading platform to
offer true price/time priority. This market is already trading in
excess of 117,000 contracts per day.
* Introduced NASDAQ Market Replay, an innovative data tool that
provides an extremely powerful, NASDAQ-validated replay and
analysis of the market. Market Replay allows users to quickly view
the order book at any point in time, replay the market in simulated
real-time, or at an accelerated/decelerated speed, and zoom-in to
view events at the millisecond level to see exactly what happened.
* Announced an investment of up to $7.5 million in FCStone's
subsidiary Agora-X, LLC. Agora-X is developing a new electronic
communications network for institutional trading in
over-the-counter (OTC) commodity contracts.
* Introduced the NASDAQ OMX 100 Index(sm) (Nasdaq:QOMX), a new global
benchmark for the NASDAQ OMX Group. The NASDAQ OMX 100 Index is a
market-capitalization weighted index comprised of the 100 largest
companies listed on the combined exchanges of the NASDAQ OMX Group.
"During the first quarter, our business continued to operate efficiently and effectively, punctuated by strong operating performance, successful integration efforts and our ongoing disciplined approach to managing our balance sheet," said Chief Financial Officer David Warren. "In fact, based on the good start to the year and the better than expected results experienced in the roll out of our new technology road map, we are raising our expectations for fourth quarter 2008 synergy achievement to $25.0 million to $35.0 million in annual savings from $20 million to $30 million expected previously. We are pleased with the results so far and recognize that this is the product of the hard work of our team members world wide."
Financial Review
Results are presented on a pro forma non-GAAP basis. Revenues less liquidity rebates, brokerage, clearance and exchange fees ("Net Exchange Revenues") were $382.7 million for the first quarter of 2008, an increase of $43.5 million, or 12.8%, from the first quarter of 2007, and an increase of $3.6 million from the fourth quarter of 2007.
NASDAQ OMX presents for this quarter net exchange revenues along three primary business segments: Market Services, Issuer Services, and Market Technology.
Market Services
Market Services net exchange revenues increased to $267.2 million, up 17.6% from the prior year quarter, and up 9.3% from the fourth quarter of 2007.
Execution Services
Execution Services net exchange revenues were $192.8 million for the first quarter of 2008, up $31.4 million, or 19.5%, when compared to the first quarter of 2007, and up $21.8 million, or 12.7%, from the fourth quarter of 2007. * Increases in U.S. Execution Services net exchange revenues from the prior year quarter are primarily due to higher trade execution volume for U.S.-listed equities. Total U.S.-listed equity volume matched on NASDAQ increased to 153.7 billion shares in the first quarter of 2008, up 61.5% from 95.2 billion shares in the first quarter of 2007. Increases when compared to the fourth quarter of 2007 are primarily due to higher traded share volume and reduced fees associated with clearing transactions. Included in execution and trade reporting revenues in the first quarter of 2008 are $91.1 million in SEC Section 31 fees, compared with $98.5 million in the first quarter of 2007 and $99.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Corresponding cost of revenues reflecting the reimbursement of these fees to the SEC are included in brokerage, clearance and exchange fees. * Non-U.S. Execution Services (Nordic) revenues increased when compared to both the first quarter of 2007 and the fourth quarter of 2007. Driving revenue higher when compared to both periods is higher cash equity and derivatives transaction volumes, offset somewhat by lower cash equity value traded and lower cash equity transaction fees implemented on January 1, 2008. For the first quarter of 2008, the number of equity transactions per day grew by 32.0% from 179,059 to 236,409 when compared to the same period in 2007. For the same periods the value of equity trading per business day declined by 9.9% from 49.4 billion Swedish Krona (SEK) to 44.5 billion SEK. The number of traded derivatives contracts per day increased by 9.1% to 754,983 from 691,843 in the year-earlier period. Also contributing to increases in revenue are improving exchange rates for the Swedish Krona as compared to the U.S. dollar. Market Services Subscriptions Market Services Subscriptions (Market Data) revenues were $66.3 million for the first quarter of 2008, up $8.2 million, or 14.1%, when compared to the first quarter of 2007, and up $0.4 million from the fourth quarter of 2007. * Market Services Subscriptions revenues increased from the prior year quarter due primarily to increases in subscriber populations for proprietary products. Somewhat offsetting this increase is higher UTP Plan revenue sharing due to declines in NASDAQ's total UTP market share. * Non-U.S. (Nordic) Market Data revenues increased from the prior year quarter and the fourth quarter of 2007 as increasing market activity levels drive higher demand for Nordic market data products. Issuer Services During the first quarter of 2008 Issuer Services revenues increased 8.3% to $86.2 million from the first quarter of 2007 and decreased 6.6%, or $6.1 million, from the prior quarter. Corporate Client Group Corporate Client Group revenues were $74.7 million for the first quarter of 2008, up $4.0 million, or 5.7%, when compared to the first quarter of 2007, but down $6.0 million from the fourth quarter of 2007. * Increases in Corporate Client Group revenues from the prior year quarter are driven primarily by increases in Corporate Client services and reflect increased customer demand for products and services such as PrimeNewswire, Shareholder.com, Carpenter Moore Insurance, and new products such as Directors Desk. The decline from the fourth quarter of 2007 is primarily due to a reduction in the total number of listed companies. * Non-U.S. Corporate Client Group revenues increased when compared to the first quarter of 2007 due primarily to improving exchange rates for the Swedish Krona as compared to the U.S. dollar. Revenues declined when compared to the fourth quarter of 2007 primarily due to fewer listings of both companies and fixed income products.
Financial Products
Financial Products revenues were $11.5 million for the first quarter of 2008, up $2.6 million, or 29.2%, from the first quarter of 2007, and down $0.1 million when compared to the fourth quarter of 2007. The increase from the prior year quarter is due to higher license revenues associated with NASDAQ-licensed ETFs.
Market Technology
Market Technology revenues were $29.0 million for the first quarter of 2008 compared to $31.9 million in the first quarter of 2007 and $42.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Declines when compared to the fourth quarter of 2007 are due partly to higher than normal activity recognized in that period. Also, first quarter 2008 sales declined temporarily as anticipated as some customers chose to further review investment decisions in light of the integration of NASDAQ and OMX technology customer platforms and the creation of a common technology road map. Customer activity continued to be high with large orders driving order intake to $46.7 million for the first quarter of 2008, 16.2% higher than the $40.2 million realized in the first quarter of 2007.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses increased 5.1% to $229.4 million from $218.3 million in the prior year quarter and declined 2.0% from $234.1 million in the prior quarter. Higher expenses when compared to the first quarter of 2007 are driven primarily by higher compensation expenses resulting from a larger employee base and increased retention expenses. Also contributing to higher expenses are lower exchange rates for the U.S. dollar as compared to the Swedish Krona. Declining expenses when compared to the fourth quarter of 2007 are driven by lower marketing expenses, as the fourth quarter is typically a strong period for advertising.
Net Interest Income
Net interest expense was $11.3 million for the first quarter of 2008, compared with net interest expense of $21.1 million for the first quarter of 2007. The decline in net interest expense is primarily due to lower average net debt, lower interest rates, and higher cash balances in the most recent quarter.
Earnings Per Share
First quarter earnings per diluted share were $0.54 versus $0.33 per diluted share in the prior year quarter, and $0.49 in the fourth quarter of 2007. NASDAQ OMX's weighted average shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per share were 214.1 million in the first quarter of 2008 versus 212.4 million in the year-ago quarter and 214.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007.
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's largest exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents, and with over 3,900 companies, it is number one in worldwide listings among major markets. NASDAQ OMX Group offers multiple capital raising solutions to companies around the globe, including its U.S. listings market; the OMX Nordic Exchange, including First North; and the 144A PORTAL Market. The company offers trading across multiple asset classes including equities, derivatives, commodities, structured products and ETFs. NASDAQ OMX Group technology supports the operations of over 60 exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories in more than 50 countries. OMX Nordic Exchange is not a legal entity but describes the common offering from NASDAQ OMX Group exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information about NASDAQ OMX, visit www.nasdaqomx.com.
Non-GAAP Information
In addition to disclosing results determined in accordance with GAAP, NASDAQ OMX also discloses certain non-GAAP results of operations, including total expenses, operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share, that make certain adjustments or exclude certain charges and gains that are described in the reconciliation table of non-GAAP to GAAP information provided at the end of this release. Management believes that this non-GAAP information provides investors with additional information to assess NASDAQ OMX's operating performance by making certain adjustments or excluding costs or gains and assists investors in comparing our operating performance to prior periods. Management uses this non-GAAP information, along with GAAP information, in evaluating its historical operating performance.
The non-GAAP information is not prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to non-GAAP information used by other companies. The non-GAAP information should not be viewed as a substitute for, or superior to, other data prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this communication contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. NASDAQ OMX cautions readers that any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to (i) projections about our future financial results, growth and achievement of synergy targets, (ii) statements about the implementation dates and benefits of certain strategic initiatives, including the NASDAQ OMX Pan European Market, our investment in DIFX, our new technology road map and the transactions contemplated by our agreements with the Boston Stock Exchange, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange and NordPool, and (iii) other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond NASDAQ OMX's control. These factors include, but are not limited to, NASDAQ OMX's ability to implement its strategic initiatives, economic, political and market conditions and fluctuations, government and industry regulation, interest rate risk, U.S. and global competition, and other factors detailed in NASDAQ OMX's filings with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007 which is available on NASDAQ OMX's website at http://www.nasdaqomx.com and the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. NASDAQ OMX undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
NDAQF
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended (Unaudited)
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March 31, Dec. 31, March 31,
2008 2007 2007
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Revenues
Market Services $727.0 $590.8 $495.5
Issuer Services 75.7 73.6 66.4
Market Technology 11.0 -- --
Other 0.1 0.1 0.1
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Total revenues 813.8 664.5 562.0
Cost of revenues
Liquidity rebates (384.8) (295.1) (225.2)
Brokerage, clearance and exchange
fees (150.7) (157.8) (144.7)
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Total cost of revenues (535.5) (452.9) (369.9)
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Revenues less liquidity rebates,
brokerage, clearance and exchange
fees 278.3 211.6 192.1
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Operating Expenses
Compensation and benefits 73.4 54.4 44.3
Marketing and advertising 1.9 7.6 4.9
Depreciation and amortization 15.9 9.6 9.8
Professional and contract services 13.8 8.6 8.4
Computer operations and data
communications 8.2 5.9 8.2
Provision for bad debts 1.0 (0.4) 3.5
Occupancy 12.3 8.5 8.9
Regulatory 7.5 7.4 6.7
Merger expenses 1.4 -- --
General, administrative and other 9.9 8.6 16.0
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Total operating expenses 145.3 110.2 110.7
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Operating income 133.0 101.4 81.4
Other income (expense), net
Interest income 10.2 14.8 5.5
Interest expense (8.7) (2.4) (23.5)
Investment income 0.4 0.2 --
Gain from unconsolidated
investees, net 26.3 -- --
Gain (loss) on foreign currency
contracts 35.3 18.2 (7.8)
Strategic initiative costs -- -- (24.9)
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Total other income (expense), net 63.5 30.8 (50.7)
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Minority interests (0.3) -- 0.1
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Income before income taxes 196.2 132.2 30.8
Income tax provision 74.8 53.2 12.5
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Net income $121.4 $ 79.0 $ 18.3
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Basic and diluted earnings
per share:
Basic $ 0.75 $ 0.63 $ 0.16
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Diluted $ 0.69 $ 0.52 $ 0.14
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Weighted-average common shares
outstanding for earnings per share:
Basic 161.0 125.8 112.4
Diluted 176.2 154.0 151.8
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
Quarterly Revenue Detail
(in millions)
Three Months Ended (unaudited)
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March 31, Dec 31, March 31,
2008 2007 2007
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MARKET SERVICES
Execution Services:
U.S. Operations:
Execution and trade reporting
revenues $622.0 $526.0 $437.0
Access services revenues 21.7 20.3 18.6
Tape fee revenue sharing (7.3) (6.7) (7.1)
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Total U.S. Execution Services
revenues 636.4 539.6 448.5
Non-U.S. Execution Services
revenues 31.0 -- --
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Total Execution Services
revenues 667.4 539.6 448.5
Cost of revenues
Liquidity rebates (384.8) (295.1) (225.2)
Brokerage, clearance and exchange
fees (150.7) (157.8) (144.7)
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Total cost of revenues (535.5) (452.9) (369.9)
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Revenues less liquidity rebates,
brokerage, clearance and exchange
fees from Execution Services 131.9 86.7 78.6
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Market Services Subscriptions:
U.S. Operations:
Proprietary revenues 24.7 24.3 19.8
Non-proprietary revenues 33.8 32.6 32.1
UTP Plan revenue sharing (13.9) (12.2) (9.6)
Revenue sharing program (2.0) (1.1) (3.1)
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Total U.S. Market Services
Subscriptions revenues 42.6 43.6 39.2
Non-U.S. proprietary revenues 8.9 -- --
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Total Market Services
Subscriptions revenues 51.5 43.6 39.2
Other Market Services revenues 8.1 7.6 7.8
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Total revenues less liquidity
rebates, brokerage, clearance and
exchange fees from Market Services 191.5 137.9 125.6
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ISSUER SERVICES
Corporate Client Group:
U.S. Operations:
Annual renewal fees 30.3 32.2 30.7
Listing of additional shares fees 10.4 10.4 9.7
Initial listing fees 5.8 5.7 5.4
Corporate Client services 13.5 13.7 11.7
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Total U.S. Corporate Client
Group revenues 60.0 62.0 57.5
Non-U.S. Corporate Client Group
revenues 4.2 -- --
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Total Corporate Client Group
revenues 64.2 62.0 57.5
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Financial Products:
U.S. Operations:
Licensing revenues 11.0 10.8 7.3
Other revenues 0.5 0.8 1.6
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Total U.S. Financial Products
revenues 11.5 11.6 8.9
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Total Issuer Services revenues 75.7 73.6 66.4
MARKET TECHNOLOGY
Non-U.S. Operations:
License, support and project
revenues 6.8 -- --
Facility management services 2.9 -- --
Other revenues 1.3 -- --
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Total Market Technology
revenues 11.0 -- --
Other revenues 0.1 0.1 0.1
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Total revenues less liquidity
rebates, brokerage, clearance and
exchange fees $278.3 $211.6 $192.1
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The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions)
March 31, Dec. 31,
2008 2007
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(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 736.0 $1,325.3
Financial investments, at fair value 121.2 --
Receivables, net 403.6 249.5
Deferred tax assets 16.0 10.8
Market value, outstanding derivative
positions 477.0 --
Other current assets 181.2 96.4
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Total current assets 1,935.0 1,682.0
Property and equipment, net 189.8 64.5
Non-current deferred tax assets 157.0 63.3
Goodwill 3,918.6 980.7
Intangible assets, net 2,214.2 181.6
Other assets 376.7 7.3
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Total assets $8,791.3 $2,979.4
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 208.8 $ 115.1
Section 31 fees payable to SEC 77.7 103.6
Accrued personnel costs 82.8 64.6
Deferred revenue 203.2 60.5
Income tax payable 110.3 34.1
Other accrued liabilities 155.8 24.5
Deferred tax liabilities 29.6 8.8
Market value, outstanding derivative
positions 477.0 --
Current portion of debt obligations 68.9 --
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Total current liabilities 1,414.1 411.2
Debt obligations 1,574.6 118.4
Non-current deferred tax liabilities 925.8 91.8
Non-current deferred revenue 136.8 94.0
Other liabilities 115.0 55.7
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Total liabilities 4,166.3 771.1
Minority interests 12.4 --
Stockholders' equity
Common stock 2.0 1.4
Preferred Stock -- --
Additional paid-in capital 3,465.2 1,189.2
Common stock in treasury, at cost (9.3) (8.0)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 2.9 (4.7)
Retained earnings 1,151.8 1,030.4
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Total stockholders' equity 4,612.6 2,208.3
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Total liabilities, minority interests and
stockholders' equity $8,791.3 $2,979.4
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The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended (Unaudited)
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Mar 31, Dec 31, Sep 30, Jun 30, Mar 31,
2008 2007 2007 2007 2007
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Revenues
Market Services $802.7 $697.4 $681.1 $584.2 $597.2
Issuer Services 86.2 92.3 86.8 85.5 79.6
Market Technology 29.0 42.1 29.2 31.9 31.9
Other 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.4
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Total revenues 918.2 832.0 797.4 702.0 709.1
Cost of revenues
Liquidity rebates (384.8) (295.1) (291.2) (238.3) (225.2)
Brokerage, clearance and
exchange fees (150.7) (157.8) (150.8) (121.2) (144.7)
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Total cost of revenues (535.5) (452.9) (442.0) (359.5) (369.9)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Revenues less liquidity
rebates, brokerage,
clearance and exchange
fees 382.7 379.1 355.4 342.5 339.2
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Expenses
Compensation and benefits 109.2 106.0 100.8 99.2 88.6
Marketing and advertising 3.8 11.9 5.6 6.7 6.9
Depreciation and
amortization 28.8 28.6 28.0 28.3 28.4
Professional and contract
services 25.1 23.8 19.6 24.1 21.9
Computer operations and
data communications 16.1 15.9 13.9 16.2 17.5
Provision for bad debts 1.0 (0.4) 0.2 (1.4) 3.5
Occupancy 16.6 17.1 15.9 16.6 14.9
Regulatory 7.5 7.4 7.7 7.1 6.7
Merger expenses 1.4 -- -- -- --
General, administrative
and other 19.9 23.8 37.7 20.2 29.9
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Total operating
expenses 229.4 234.1 229.4 217.0 218.3
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Operating income 153.3 145.0 126.0 125.5 120.9
Other income (expense),
net
Interest income 11.3 17.9 12.8 12.9 7.9
Interest expense (22.6) (26.6) (29.0) (29.0) (29.0)
Investment income 1.7 -- -- -- --
Gain (loss) from
unconsolidated
investees, net (0.2) (0.6) (0.1) 0.3 (0.6)
Gain (loss) on foreign
currency contracts 35.3 18.2 35.3 (1.7) --
Capital gains from
shares in equity
investments -- 0.5 -- 14.7 --
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Total other income
(expense), net 25.5 9.4 19.0 (2.8) (21.7)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Minority interests (0.2) (0.2) (0.4) (0.3) --
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Income before income
taxes 178.6 154.2 144.6 122.4 99.2
Income tax provision 64.7 51.0 46.1 36.9 31.1
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Net income $113.9 $103.2 $ 98.5 $ 85.5 $ 68.1
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Basic and diluted
earnings per share:
Basic $ 0.57 $ 0.55 $ 0.57 $ 0.49 $ 0.39
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Diluted $ 0.54 $ 0.49 $ 0.47 $ 0.41 $ 0.33
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Weighted-average common
shares outstanding for
earnings per share:
Basic 198.9 186.3 173.7 173.3 173.0
Diluted 214.1 214.5 212.8 212.5 212.4
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
Pro Forma Quarterly Revenue Detail
(in millions)
Three Months Ended (Unaudited)
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Mar 31, Dec 31, Sep 30, Jun 30, Mar 31,
2008 2007 2007 2007 2007
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MARKET SERVICES
Execution Services:
U.S. Operations:
Execution and trade
reporting revenues $622.0 $526.0 $514.2 $426.1 $437.0
Access services
revenues 21.7 20.3 19.1 19.0 18.6
Tape fee revenue
sharing (7.3) (6.7) (6.5) (7.0) (7.1)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total U.S. Execution
Services revenues 636.4 539.6 526.8 438.1 448.5
Non-U.S. Execution
Services revenues 91.9 84.3 81.0 76.8 82.8
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Total Execution
Services revenues 728.3 623.9 607.8 514.9 531.3
Cost of revenues
Liquidity rebates (384.8) (295.1) (291.2) (238.3) (225.2)
Brokerage, clearance
and exchange fees (150.7) (157.8) (150.8) (121.2) (144.7)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total cost of revenues (535.5) (452.9) (442.0) (359.5) (369.9)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total revenues less
liquidity rebates,
brokerage, clearance
and exchange fees
from Execution
Services 192.8 171.0 165.8 155.4 161.4
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Market Services
Subscriptions:
U.S. Operations:
Proprietary revenues 24.7 24.3 22.8 21.1 19.8
Non-proprietary
revenues 33.8 32.6 34.7 33.7 32.1
UTP Plan revenue
sharing (13.9) (12.2) (12.4) (11.6) (9.6)
Revenue sharing
programs (2.0) (1.1) (1.4) (1.5) (3.1)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total U.S. Market
Services
Subscriptions
revenues 42.6 43.6 43.7 41.7 39.2
Non-U.S. proprietary
revenues 23.7 22.3 21.4 20.0 18.9
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Total Market
Services
Subscriptions
revenues 66.3 65.9 65.1 61.7 58.1
Other Market Services
revenues 8.1 7.6 8.2 7.6 7.8
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total revenues less
liquidity rebates,
brokerage, clearance
and exchange fees
from Market Services 267.2 244.5 239.1 224.7 227.3
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ISSUER SERVICES
Corporate Client Group:
U.S. Operations:
Annual renewal fees 30.3 32.2 31.6 31.1 30.7
Listing of additional
shares fees 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.1 9.7
Initial listing fees 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4
Corporate Client
services 13.5 13.7 13.9 13.2 11.7
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Total U.S. Corporate
Client Group
revenues 60.0 62.0 61.5 59.9 57.5
Non-U.S. Corporate
Client Group revenues 14.7 18.7 13.6 14.8 13.2
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Total Corporate
Client Group
revenues 74.7 80.7 75.1 74.7 70.7
Financial Products:
U.S. Operations:
Licensing revenues 11.0 10.8 10.6 9.0 7.3
Other revenues 0.5 0.8 1.1 1.8 1.6
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Total U.S. Financial
Products revenues 11.5 11.6 11.7 10.8 8.9
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total Issuer
Services
revenues 86.2 92.3 86.8 85.5 79.6
MARKET TECHNOLOGY
Non-U.S. Operations:
License, support and
project revenues 22.3 26.0 18.5 21.6 22.0
Facility management
services 4.6 8.9 8.0 8.1 6.1
Other revenues 2.1 7.2 2.7 2.2 3.8
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Total Market
Technology revenues 29.0 42.1 29.2 31.9 31.9
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Other revenues 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.4
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total revenues less
liquidity rebates,
brokerage, clearance
and exchange fees $382.7 $379.1 $355.4 $342.5 $339.2
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The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
Quarterly Operating Statistics
Three Months Ended (Unaudited)
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Mar 31, Dec 31, Sep 30, Jun 30, Mar 31,
2008 2007 2007 2007 2007
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Key Drivers
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Market Services
Equities Trading
Average daily share
volume in NASDAQ
securities (in
millions) 2,451 2,187 2,181 2,135 2,152
Matched market share
in NASDAQ
securities (a) 46.8% 45.6% 47.3% 46.1% 45.5%
Market share reported
to the FINRA/NASDAQ
Trade Reporting
Facility in NASDAQ
securities (b) 20.7% 23.0% 23.2% 26.2% 29.0%
Total market share in
NASDAQ securities (c) 67.5% 68.6% 70.5% 72.3% 74.5%
Matched market share
in NYSE securities (a) 21.1% 18.8% 18.0% 15.9% 15.1%
Market share reported
to the FINRA/NASDAQ
Trade Reporting
Facility in NYSE
securities (b) 16.6% 18.1% 17.0% 18.6% 18.5%
Total market share
in NYSE securities (c) 37.7% 36.9% 35.0% 34.5% 33.6%
Matched market share
in AMEX and regional
securities (a) 36.2% 35.2% 34.2% 32.4% 29.4%
Market share reported
to the FINRA/NASDAQ
Trade Reporting
Facility in AMEX and
regional securities (b) 16.1% 17.7% 18.2% 20.9% 22.6%
Total market share in
AMEX and regional
securities (c) 52.3% 52.9% 52.4% 53.3% 52.0%
Matched share volume
in all U.S.-listed
equities (in billions) 153.7 123.4 121.7 101.7 95.2
Matched market share
in all U.S.-listed
equities (a) 31.0% 29.7% 29.5% 28.8% 28.0%
Average daily number
of equity trades on
the Nordic Exchange 216,618 -- -- -- --
Derivatives Trading
Average daily volume
of equity and
fixed-income
contracts traded on
the Nordic Exchange 575,225 -- -- -- --
Average daily volume
of Nordic equity
contracts traded
on EDX London 163,766 -- -- -- --
Average daily volume
of Finnish option
contracts traded
on Eurex 77,769 -- -- -- --
Issuer Services
Initial public
offerings
NASDAQ 7 37 22 38 37
Nordic Exchange 2 -- -- -- --
New listings
NASDAQ (d) 48 45 35 67 50
Nordic Exchange 2 -- -- -- --
Number of listed
companies
NASDAQ (e) 3,115 3,135 3,134 3,164 3,181
Nordic Exchange (f) 849 -- -- -- --
Market Technology
Order intake (mn) (g) $ 46.7 -- -- -- --
Total order value
(mn) (h) $391.4 -- -- -- --
(a) Transactions executed on NASDAQ's systems.
(b) Transactions reported to the FINRA/NASDAQ Trade Reporting
Facility.
(c) Total market share represents the sum of (a) and (b)
(d) New listings include initial public offerings, including those
completed on a best efforts basis, issuers that switched from
other listing venues, closed-end funds and separately listed
ETFs.
(e) Includes separately listed ETFs.
(f) Represents companies listed on the Nordic Exchange and companies
listed on our alternative market, First North.
(g) Total contract value of orders signed in the first quarter of
2008.
(h) Represents total contract value of orders signed that are yet to
be recognized as revenue.
FINRA is a registered trademark of the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority and is used under license from the Financial Industry
Regulatory Authority.
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Earning
(in millions, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2008
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GAAP Net Income $ 121.4
Adjustments:
Merger Expenses 0.8
Gain from unconsolidated investees, net (15.9)
Gain on foreign currency contracts (21.3)
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Total Adjustments (36.4)
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Non-GAAP Net Income $ 85.0
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GAAP Earnings per Common Share:
-------------------------------
Diluted Earnings per Common Share $ 0.69
Adjustments:
Total Adj. from GAAP Net Income Above: (0.21)
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Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Common Share $ 0.48
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The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. Bethany Sherman +1.212.401.8741 Vince Palmiere +1.212.401.8742 Jonas Rodny +46(8)405.7267
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