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This excerpt taken from the NDAQ 10-Q filed May 9, 2008. Corporate Client Group The following table shows our revenues from the Corporate Client Group:
Corporate Client Group revenues are primarily derived from (i) fees for annual renewals, listing of additional shares and initial listings for companies listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market, (ii) Corporate Client services and (iii) non-U.S. Corporate Client Group revenues for companies listed on the Nordic Exchange. For U.S. operations, fees are generally calculated based upon total shares outstanding for the issuing company. These fees are initially deferred and amortized over the estimated periods for which the services are provided. Revenues from annual renewal fees are amortized on a pro-rata basis over the calendar year and initial listing fees and listing of additional shares fees are amortized over six and four years, respectively. Corporate Client services revenues includes revenues from Carpenter Moore, Shareholder.com, PrimeNewswire, Directors Desk beginning July 2, 2007 and other sources for all periods presented. In February 2007, Carpenter Moore merged with the Nasdaq Insurance Agency, with Carpenter Moore as the surviving entity. For our non-U.S. operations, revenues relate to annual renewal fees from OMXs listing business. These fees are amortized on a pro-rata basis over the calendar year. U.S. Annual renewal fees decreased in the first quarter of 2008 compared with the first quarter of 2007. The number of companies listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market on January 1, 2008 was 3,135, compared to 3,193 on January 1, 2007, the date on which listed companies are billed their annual fees. The decrease in the number of listed companies was due to 348 delistings by Nasdaq during 2007, partially offset by 290 new listings during 2007. The number of listed companies as of January 1, 2008 also includes separately listed ETFs. U.S. Listing of additional shares fees and initial listing fees increased in the first quarter of 2008 compared with the first quarter of 2007 primarily due to amortization of fees. U.S. Corporate Client services revenues increased in the first quarter of 2008 compared with the first quarter of 2007 primarily due to expanding customer utilization of our Corporate Client services. As noted above, total Corporate Client Group revenues also include non-U.S. Corporate Client Group revenues from OMXs listing business of $4.2 million from the date of acquisition through March 31, 2008. These revenues are derived from fees received from listed companies on the Nordic Exchange, which are based on the listed companies market capitalization.
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Table of ContentsThis excerpt taken from the NDAQ 8-K filed May 8, 2008. 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.
These excerpts taken from the NDAQ 10-K filed Feb 25, 2008. Corporate Client Group
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Table of Contentsfee, a fee for listing of additional shares and an annual fee. The initial listing fee for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market includes a listing application fee and a total shares outstanding fee. The fee for listing of additional shares is based on the total shares outstanding, which we review quarterly. Annual fees for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market are based on total shares outstanding. Initial listing and listing of additional shares fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over estimated service periods, which are six and four years, respectively, based on our historical listing experience, pursuant to the requirements of SAB Topic 13. In February 2007, the SEC approved a new pricing structure for our annual listing fees. This new schedule generally increased the annual and listing of additional shares fees listed companies pay to us, as well as the initial listing fee to list on The Nasdaq Capital Market.
In 2006, we announced the creation of The Nasdaq Global Select Market, a new listing tier with the highest initial listing standards in the world. The Nasdaq Global Select Market became effective on July 3, 2006 and approximately 1,200 companies qualified for this new market tier. The other two market tiers are The Nasdaq Global Market and The Nasdaq Capital Market. All three market tiers maintain rigorous listing and corporate governance standards and issuers listing on these markets have the opportunity to leverage an array of Nasdaq corporate services.
On January 1, 2005, we purchased the remaining 50.0% interest in the Nasdaq Insurance Agency for nominal consideration. The agency provides insurance brokerage services and specializes in the director and officer liability insurance market. In 2005, we completed the acquisition of Carpenter Moore, an insurance brokerage firm specializing in management liability. The purchases of the Nasdaq Insurance Agency and Carpenter Moore provide current and future Nasdaq-listed companies and other customers with a full service corporate insurance broker offering customized risk management advice and insurance placement services. Carpenter Moore also added depth of brokerage expertise in directors and officers, errors and omissions and other management liability insurance products, and has significantly expanded regional coverage. In February 2007, Carpenter Moore merged with the Nasdaq Insurance Agency with Carpenter Moore as the surviving entity.
In 2006, we completed the acquisition of Shareholder.com, a firm specializing in shareholder communications and investor relations intelligence services. Shareholder.com continues to offer its comprehensive suite of services to all publicly traded companies who wish to optimize investor relations capabilities. Also in 2006, we completed the acquisition of PrimeNewswire, a press release newswire services firm. PrimeNewswire further enhances Nasdaqs investor relations and corporate communications suite. In July 2007, we completed the acquisition of Directors Desk LLC, a privately held firm which provides technology to boards of public and private companies in the U.S. and abroad.
Our 2007 results include activity related to Directors Desk beginning July 2, 2007 and our 2006 results include activity related to Shareholder.com beginning February 1, 2006 and PrimeNewswire beginning September 1, 2006. Results for Carpenter Moore are included beginning October 1, 2005. See Purchase Acquisitions and Combinations, of Note 3, Business Combinations, to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
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SIZE="2">On January 1, 2005, we purchased the remaining 50.0% interest in the Nasdaq Insurance Agency for nominal consideration. The agency provides insurance brokerage services and specializes in the director and officer liability insurance In 2006, we completed the acquisition of Shareholder.com, a firm specializing STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">Our 2007 results include activity related to Directors Desk beginning July 2, 2007 and our 2006 results include activity related to Shareholder.com beginning February 1, 2006 and PrimeNewswire beginning September 1, 2006. Results for Carpenter Moore are included beginning October 1, 2005. See Purchase Acquisitions and Combinations, of Note 3, Business Combinations, to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
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FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In 2007, Nasdaq transferred the sponsorship functions including sales, marketing and administration of several ETFs, including our QQQ, EQQQ and BLDRs ETFs, to PowerShares Capital Management LLC. The transfer of the In the fourth quarter of 2007, we launched our PORTAL Trading System, a
Also This excerpt taken from the NDAQ 8-K filed Feb 20, 2008. Corporate Client Group The following table shows our revenues from the Corporate Client Group as reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP (as reported) and as would be reported on a non-GAAP basis (billed basis). We believe that the presentation of billed basis revenues, as they relate to listing of additional shares and initial listing fees, is a good indicator of current Corporate Client Group activity as billed basis information excludes the effects of recognizing revenues related to initial listing fees and listing of additional shares fees over the six- and four-year periods, respectively.
Corporate Client Group revenues are primarily derived from (i) fees for annual renewals, listing of additional shares and initial listings for companies listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market and
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(ii) Corporate Client services. Fees are generally calculated based upon total shares outstanding for the issuing company. These fees are initially deferred and amortized over the estimated periods for which the services are provided. Revenues from annual renewal fees are amortized on a pro-rata basis over the calendar year and initial listing fees and listing of additional shares fees are amortized over six and four years, respectively. The difference between the as reported revenues and the billed basis revenues is due to the amortization of fees in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Annual renewal fees on both an as reported and billed basis increased in 2007 compared with 2006. The number of companies listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market on January 1, 2007 was 3,193, compared to 3,208 on January 1, 2006, the date on which listed companies are billed their annual fees. The decrease in the number of listed companies was due to 303 delistings by Nasdaq during 2006, partially offset by 285 new listings during 2006. The number of listed companies as of January 1, 2007 also includes separately listed ETFs. Offsetting the decrease in the number of listed companies was an annual renewal fee increase effective January 1, 2007. Listing of additional shares fees on both an as reported and billed basis increased in 2007 compared with 2006. The increase in 2007 and decrease in 2006 on the as reported basis were primarily due to amortization of fees. The fees on a billed basis increased in 2007 compared with 2006 primarily due to a fee increase effective January 1, 2007. Initial listing fees on an as reported basis and billed basis decreased in 2007 compared with 2006. The fees on an as reported basis decreased in 2007 and 2006 primarily due to amortization of fees. The fees on a billed basis decreased in 2007 compared with 2006 due to an increase in entry fee credits for companies that switched between The Nasdaq Global Market and The Nasdaq Capital Market. There were 290 new listings, including 132 new IPOs, during 2007 compared with 285 new listings, including 137 new IPOs, during 2006. Corporate Client services revenues on both an as reported and billed basis increased in 2007 compared with 2006 primarily due to revenues generated from the operations of recently acquired businesses.
This excerpt taken from the NDAQ 10-Q filed May 9, 2007. Corporate Client Group The following table shows our revenues from the Corporate Client Group as reported in accordance with GAAP (as reported) and as would be reported on a non-GAAP basis (billed basis). We believe that the presentation of billed basis revenues, as they relate to listing of additional shares and initial listing fees, is a good indicator of current Corporate Client Group activity as billed basis information excludes the effects of recognizing revenues related to initial listing fees and listing of additional shares fees over the six and four year periods, respectively.
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Corporate Client Group revenues are primarily derived from fees for annual renewals, listing of additional shares and initial listings for companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market and from Corporate Client services. Fees are generally calculated based upon total shares outstanding for the issuing company. These fees are initially deferred and amortized over the estimated periods for which the services are provided. Revenues from annual renewal fees are amortized on a pro-rata basis over the calendar year and initial listing fees and listing of additional shares fees are amortized over six and four years, respectively. The difference between the as reported revenues and the billed basis revenues is due to the amortization of fees in accordance with GAAP. See Note 5, Deferred Revenue, to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion. Corporate Client services revenues include revenues from Carpenter Moore, Shareholder.com beginning February 1, 2006 and PrimeNewswire beginning September 1, 2006 and other sources for all periods presented. Annual renewal fees on both an as reported and billed basis increased in the first quarter 2007 compared with the first quarter of 2006. The number of companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market on January 1, 2007 was 3,193, compared to 3,208 on January 1, 2006, the date on which listed companies are billed their annual fees. The decrease in the number of listed companies was due to 303 delistings by Nasdaq during 2006, partially offset by 285 new listings during 2006. The number of listed companies as of January 1, 2007 also includes separately listed ETFs. Offsetting the decrease in the number of listed companies was an annual renewal fee increase effective January 1, 2007. Listing of additional shares fees on both an as reported and billed basis increased in the first quarter of 2007 compared with the first quarter of 2006. The as reported basis increased primarily due to amortization of fees. The billed basis increase was primarily due to a fee increase. Initial listing fees, on an as reported basis, decreased and on a billed basis, increased in the first quarter of 2007 compared with the first quarter of 2006. The fees on an as reported basis decreased primarily due to amortization of fees. The fees on a billed basis increased as there were 73 new listings, including 37 new initial public offerings, during the first quarter of 2007 compared with 60 new listings, including 30 new initial public offerings, during the first quarter of 2006. Corporate Client services revenues on both an as reported and billed basis increased in the first quarter of 2007 compared with the first quarter of 2006 primarily due to revenues generated from recent acquisitions. This excerpt taken from the NDAQ 10-K filed Feb 28, 2007. Corporate Client Group
The Corporate Client Group provides customer support services and products to Nasdaq-listed companies and is responsible for obtaining new listings on The Nasdaq Stock Market. We charge issuers an initial listing fee, a fee for listing of additional shares and an annual fee. The initial listing fee for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market includes a listing application fee and a total shares outstanding fee. The fee for listing of additional shares is based on the total shares outstanding, which we review quarterly. Annual fees for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market are based on total shares outstanding. In the beginning of 2005, Nasdaq increased the amount of its annual fees for both The Nasdaq National Market and The Nasdaq Capital Market in a range of approximately 14.0% to 31.0%. Initial listing and listing of additional shares fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over estimated service periods, which are six and four years, respectively, based on our historical listing experience, pursuant to the requirements of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 13: Revenue
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Table of ContentsRecognition, or SAB Topic 13. In February 2007, the SEC approved a new pricing structure for our annual listing fees. This new schedule generally increases the annual and listing of additional shares fees listed companies pay to us, as well as the initial listing fee to list on The Nasdaq Capital Market.
In the first quarter of 2006, we announced the creation of The Nasdaq Global Select Market, a new listing tier with the highest initial listing standards in the world. The Nasdaq Global Select Market became effective on July 3, 2006 and approximately 1,200 companies qualified for this new market tier. In conjunction with the creation of the new tier, we renamed The Nasdaq National Market, The Nasdaq Global Market. The Nasdaq Capital Market was not renamed. All three market tiers maintain rigorous listing and corporate governance standards and issuers listing on these markets have the opportunity to leverage an array of Nasdaq corporate services.
On January 1, 2005, we purchased the remaining 50.0% interest in the Nasdaq Insurance Agency from AIG for nominal consideration. The agency provides insurance brokerage services and specializes in the director and officer liability insurance market. On October 1, 2005, we completed the acquisition of Carpenter Moore, an insurance brokerage firm specializing in management liability. The purchases of the Nasdaq Insurance Agency and Carpenter Moore provide current and future Nasdaq-listed companies and other customers with a full service corporate insurance broker offering customized risk management advice and insurance placement services. Carpenter Moore also added depth of brokerage expertise in directors and officers, errors and omissions and other management liability insurance products, and has significantly expanded regional coverage. On February 1, 2006, we completed the acquisition of Shareholder.com, a firm specializing in shareholder communications and investor relations intelligence services. Shareholder.com continues to offer its comprehensive suite of services to all publicly traded companies who wish to optimize investor relations capabilities. On September 1, 2006, we completed the acquisition of PrimeNewswire, a press release newswire services firm. PrimeNewswire further enhances Nasdaqs investor relations and corporate communications suite. Our 2006 results include activity related to Shareholder.com from February 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 and PrimeNewswire from September 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. Results for Carpenter Moore are included beginning October 1, 2005. See Purchase Acquisitions and Combinations, of Note 3, Business Combinations, to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
This excerpt taken from the NDAQ 10-Q filed Nov 8, 2006. Corporate Client Group The Corporate Client Group provides customer support services and products to Nasdaq-listed companies and is responsible for obtaining new listings on The Nasdaq Stock Market. We charge issuers an initial listing fee, a fee
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Table of Contentsfor listing of additional shares and an annual fee. The initial listing fee for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market includes a listing application fee and a total shares outstanding fee. The fee for listing of additional shares is based on the total shares outstanding, which we review quarterly. Annual fees for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market are based on total shares outstanding. In the beginning of 2005, Nasdaq increased the amount of its annual fees for both The Nasdaq National Market and The Nasdaq Capital Market in a range of approximately 14.0% to 31.0%. Initial listing and listing of additional shares fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over estimated service periods, which are six and four years, respectively, based on our historical listing experience, pursuant to the requirements of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 13: Revenue Recognition, or SAB Topic 13. In the first quarter of 2006, we announced the creation of The Nasdaq Global Select Market, a new listing tier with the highest initial listing standards in the world. The Nasdaq Global Select Market became effective on July 3, 2006 and approximately 1,200 companies qualified for this new market tier. In conjunction with the creation of the new tier, we renamed The Nasdaq National Market, The Nasdaq Global Market. The Nasdaq Capital Market was not renamed. All three market tiers maintain rigorous listing and corporate governance standards and issuers listing on these markets have the opportunity to leverage an array of Nasdaq corporate services. On January 1, 2005, we purchased the remaining 50.0% interest in the Nasdaq Insurance Agency from AIG for nominal consideration. The agency provides insurance brokerage services and specializes in the director and officer liability insurance market. On October 1, 2005, we completed the acquisition of Carpenter Moore, an insurance brokerage firm specializing in management liability. The purchases of the Nasdaq Insurance Agency and Carpenter Moore provide current and future Nasdaq-listed companies and other customers with a full service corporate insurance broker offering customized risk management advice and insurance placement services. Carpenter Moore also added depth of brokerage expertise in directors and officers, errors and omissions and other management liability insurance products, and has significantly expanded regional coverage. On February 1, 2006, we completed the acquisition of Shareholder.com, a firm specializing in shareholder communications and investor relations intelligence services. Shareholder.com continues to offer its comprehensive suite of services to all publicly traded companies who wish to optimize investor relations capabilities. On September 1, 2006, we completed the acquisition of PrimeZone, a press release newswire and multimedia services firm. PrimeZone further enhances Nasdaqs investor relations and corporate communications suite. Our 2006 results include activity related to Shareholder.com from February 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006 and PrimeZone from September 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006. See Purchase Acquisitions, of Note 3, Business Combinations, to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion. Results for Carpenter Moore are included beginning October 1, 2005. On October 2, 2006, Nasdaq proposed to the SEC a new pricing structure for our annual listing fees. We are increasing the number of services included in our annual listing fees. These services include products which will assist our listed companies with compliance, shareholder communications and visibility objectives. This excerpt taken from the NDAQ 10-Q filed Aug 8, 2006. Corporate Client Group
The Corporate Client Group provides customer support services and products to Nasdaq-listed companies and is responsible for obtaining new listings on The Nasdaq Stock Market. We charge issuers an initial listing fee, a fee for listing of additional shares and an annual fee. The initial listing fee for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market includes a listing application fee and a total shares outstanding fee. The fee for listing of additional shares is based on the total shares outstanding, which we review quarterly. Annual fees for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market are based on total shares outstanding. In the beginning of 2005, Nasdaq increased the amount of its annual fees for both The Nasdaq National Market and The Nasdaq Capital Market in a range of approximately 14.0% to 31.0%. Initial listing and listing of additional shares fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over estimated service periods, which are six and four years, respectively, based on our historical listing experience, pursuant to the requirements of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 13: Revenue Recognition, or SAB Topic 13.
In the first quarter of 2006, we announced the creation of The Nasdaq Global Select Market, a new listing tier with the highest initial listing standards in the world. The Nasdaq Global Select Market became effective on July 3, 2006 and approximately 1,200 companies qualified for this new market tier. In conjunction with the creation of the new tier, we renamed The Nasdaq National Market, The Nasdaq Global Market. The Nasdaq Capital Market was not renamed. All three market tiers maintain rigorous listing and corporate governance standards and issuers listing on these markets have the opportunity to leverage an array of Nasdaq corporate services.
On January 1, 2005, we purchased the remaining 50.0% interest in the Nasdaq Insurance Agency from AIG for nominal consideration. The agency provides insurance brokerage services and specializes in the director and officer liability insurance market. On October 1, 2005, we completed the acquisition of Carpenter Moore, a San Francisco-based insurance brokerage firm specializing in management liability. The purchases of the Nasdaq Insurance Agency and Carpenter Moore provide current and future Nasdaq-listed companies and other customers with a full service corporate insurance broker offering customized risk management advice and insurance placement services. Carpenter Moore also added depth of brokerage expertise in directors and officers, errors and omissions and other management liability insurance products, and has significantly expanded regional coverage. On February 1, 2006, we completed the acquisition of Shareholder.com, a privately held, Massachusetts-based firm specializing in shareholder communications and investor relations intelligence services. Shareholder.com continues to offer its comprehensive suite of services to all publicly traded companies who wish to optimize investor relations capabilities. Our 2006 results include activity related to Shareholder.com from February 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006. See Purchase Acquisition Shareholder.com, of Note 3, Business Combinations, to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
This excerpt taken from the NDAQ 10-Q filed May 10, 2006. Corporate Client Group
The Corporate Client Group provides customer support services and products to Nasdaq-listed companies and is responsible for obtaining new listings on The Nasdaq Stock Market. We charge issuers an initial listing fee, a fee for listing of additional shares and an annual fee. The initial listing fee for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market includes a listing application fee and a total shares outstanding fee. The fee for listing of additional shares is based on the total shares outstanding, which we review quarterly. Annual fees for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market are based on total shares outstanding. In the beginning of 2005, Nasdaq increased the amount of its annual fees for both The Nasdaq National Market and The Nasdaq Capital Market in a range of approximately 14.0% to 31.0%. Initial listing and listing of additional shares fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over estimated service periods, which are six and four years, respectively, based on our
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On January 1, 2005, we purchased the remaining 50.0% interest in the Nasdaq Insurance Agency from AIG for nominal consideration. The agency provides insurance brokerage services and specializes in the director and officer liability insurance market. On October 1, 2005, we completed the acquisition of Carpenter Moore, a San Francisco-based insurance brokerage firm specializing in management liability. The purchases of the Nasdaq Insurance Agency and Carpenter Moore provide current and future Nasdaq-listed companies and other customers with a full service corporate insurance broker offering customized risk management advice and insurance placement services. Carpenter Moore also added depth of brokerage expertise in directors and officers, errors and omissions and other management liability insurance products, and has significantly expanded regional coverage. On February 1, 2006 we completed the acquisition of Shareholder.com, a privately held, Massachusetts-based firm specializing in shareholder communications and investor relations intelligence services. Shareholder.com will continue to offer its comprehensive suite of services to all publicly traded companies who wish to optimize investor relations capabilities. Our 2006 results include activity related to Shareholder.com from February 1, 2006 through March 31, 2006. See Note 3, Business Combinations, to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
This excerpt taken from the NDAQ 10-K filed Mar 15, 2006. Corporate Client Group
The Corporate Client Group provides customer support services and products to Nasdaq-listed companies and is responsible for obtaining new listings on The Nasdaq Stock Market. We charge issuers an initial listing fee, a fee for listing of additional shares and an annual fee. The initial listing fee for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market includes a listing application fee and a total shares outstanding fee. The fee for listing of additional shares is based on the total shares outstanding, which we review quarterly. Annual fees for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market are based on total shares outstanding. In the beginning of 2005, Nasdaq increased the amount of its annual fees for both The Nasdaq National Market and The Nasdaq Capital Market in a range of approximately 14.0% to 31.0%. Initial listing and listing of additional shares fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over estimated service periods, which are six and four years, respectively, based on our historical listing experience, pursuant to the requirements of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 13: Revenue Recognition (SAB Topic 13).
On January 1, 2005, we purchased the remaining 50.0% interest in the Nasdaq Insurance Agency from AIG for nominal consideration. The agency provides insurance brokerage services and specializes in the director and officer liability insurance market. On October 1, 2005, we completed the acquisition of Carpenter Moore, a San Francisco-based insurance brokerage firm specializing in management liability. The purchases of the Nasdaq Insurance Agency and Carpenter Moore provide current and future Nasdaq-listed companies and other customers with a full service corporate insurance broker offering customized risk management advice and insurance placement services. Carpenter Moore also added depth of brokerage expertise in directors and officers, errors and omissions and other management liability insurance products, and has significantly expanded regional coverage. Our 2005 results include the full year results of the Nasdaq Insurance Agency and activity related to Carpenter Moore from October 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. See Note 3, Business Combinations, to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
This excerpt taken from the NDAQ 10-Q filed Nov 8, 2005. Corporate Client Group
The Corporate Client Group provides customer support services and products to Nasdaq-listed companies and is responsible for obtaining new listings on The Nasdaq Stock Market. We charge issuers an initial listing fee, a fee for listing of additional shares and an annual fee. The initial listing fee for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market includes a listing application fee and a total shares outstanding fee. The fee for listing of additional shares is based on the total shares outstanding, which we review quarterly. Annual fees for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market are based on total shares outstanding. In the beginning of 2005, Nasdaq increased the amount of its annual fees for both the Nasdaq National and Nasdaq Capital Markets in a range of approximately 14.0% to 31.0%. Initial listing and listing of additional shares fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over estimated service periods, which are six and four years, respectively, based on our historical listing experience, pursuant to the requirements of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 13: Revenue Recognition (SAB Topic 13).
On January 1, 2005, Nasdaq purchased the remaining 50.0% interest in the Nasdaq Insurance Agency from AIG for nominal consideration. The agency provides insurance brokerage services and specializes in the director and officer liability insurance market. The purchase of the Nasdaq Insurance Agency provides current and future Nasdaq-listed companies with a full service corporate insurance broker offering customized risk management advice and insurance placement services.
This excerpt taken from the NDAQ 10-Q filed Aug 9, 2005. Corporate Client Group
The Corporate Client Group provides customer support services and products to Nasdaq-listed companies and is responsible for obtaining new listings on The Nasdaq Stock Market. We charge issuers an initial listing fee, a fee for listing of additional shares and an annual fee. The initial listing fee for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market includes a listing application fee and a total shares outstanding fee. The fee for listing of additional shares is based on the total shares outstanding, which we review quarterly. Annual fees for securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market are based on total shares outstanding. In the beginning of 2005, Nasdaq increased the amount of its annual fees for both The Nasdaq National and Nasdaq SmallCap Markets in a range of approximately 14.0% to 31.0%. Initial listing and listing of additional shares fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over estimated service periods, which are six and four years, respectively, based on our historical listing experience, pursuant to the requirements of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 13: Revenue Recognition.
On January 1, 2005, Nasdaq purchased the remaining 50.0% interest in the Nasdaq Insurance Agency from AIG for nominal consideration. The agency provides insurance brokerage services and specializes in the director and officer liability insurance market. The purchase of the Nasdaq Insurance Agency provides current and future Nasdaq-listed companies with a full service corporate insurance broker offering customized risk management advice and insurance placement services.
This excerpt taken from the NDAQ 10-Q filed May 13, 2005. Corporate Client Group
The following table sets forth the revenues from the Corporate Client Group as reported in accordance with GAAP (as reported) and as would be reported on a non-GAAP basis (billed basis). We believe that the
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Corporate Client Group revenues, on an as reported basis, increased $4.7 million, or 11.6%, in the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared with the three months ended March 31, 2004.
Corporate Client Group revenues are primarily derived from fees for annual renewals, listing of additional shares and initial listings for companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market. Fees are generally calculated based upon total shares outstanding for the issuing company. These fees are initially deferred and amortized over the estimated periods for which the services are provided. Revenues from annual renewal fees are amortized on a pro-rata basis over the calendar year and initial listing fees and listing of additional shares fees are amortized over six and four years, respectively. The difference between the as reported revenues and the billed basis revenues is due to the amortization of fees in accordance with GAAP. See Note 4, Deferred Revenue, to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
Annual renewal fees on both an as reported and billed basis increased $3.8 million, or 17.1%, in the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared with the three months ended March 31, 2004. This increase was primarily due to an increase in annual fees in 2005 for both The National and SmallCap Markets in a range of approximately 14.0% to 31.0%. Partially offsetting this increase was a reduction in the number of companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market from 3,333 on January 1, 2004 to 3,271 on January 1, 2005, the date on which companies are billed their annual fees. The decrease in the number of listed companies in 2005 was due to 322 issuers delisted by Nasdaq during 2004 primarily for failure to meet The Nasdaq Stock Markets listing standards and other reasons, including mergers and acquisitions. Partially offsetting this decline were 260 new listings in 2004.
Listing of additional shares fees, on an as reported basis, was $9.3 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004. On a billed basis, listing of additional shares fees decreased $0.6 million, or 5.5%, in the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared with the same period of 2004. The decrease in listing of additional shares fees on a billed basis was primarily due to lower activity for secondary offerings as well as other additional share activity. There were 45 and 76 secondary offerings during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Initial listing fees, on an as reported basis, decreased $0.1 million, or 1.3%, in the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared with the three months ended March 31, 2004. On a billed basis, initial listing fees decreased $1.3 million, or 21.3%, in the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared with the same period of 2004. The decrease in initial listing fees on a billed basis was primarily due to a decline in the number of new listings and initial public offerings. There were 52 new listings, including 20 new initial public offerings, during the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to 59 new listings, including 26 new initial public offerings, during the three months ended March 31, 2004.
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