NASDAQ OMX Group (NDAQ)

Cost Reductions

We incurred charges of approximately $13.6 million in the first quarter of 2006 and approximately $7.5 million in the first quarter of 2005 in connection with actions we took to improve our operational efficiency. The following table summarizes the cost reduction charges included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:

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Real Estate Consolidation

During 2004, our management re-evaluated all of our owned and leased real estate and determined that we would consolidate staff into fewer locations and save significant costs. As a result, we changed the estimated useful life of certain data center and other assets and recorded charges for accelerated depreciation of $3.3 million for the first quarter of 2005. We included these charges in depreciation and amortization expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. In April 2006, as part of our real estate consolidation plans, we decided to sell the building we currently own and occupy in Trumbull, Connecticut. See “Sale of Building,” of Note 16, “Subsequent Events,” for further discussion.

Reductions in Force

We eliminated 22 positions in the first quarter of 2006 and recorded a charge of $1.7 million for severance and outplacement costs. During the first quarter of 2005, we eliminated six positions, and recorded a charge of $0.4 million for severance and outplacement costs. These charges are included in compensation and benefits expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. We paid approximately $1.1 million during the first quarter of 2006 and $0.1 million during the first quarter of 2005 for these severance and outplacement costs. We expect to pay the remainder of the severance and outplacement costs by the end of the third quarter of 2007. Total headcount increased from 786 employees at March 31, 2005 to 912 employees at March 31, 2006 as a result of employees acquired in the Shareholder.com acquisition in 2006 and the INET and Carpenter Moore acquisitions in 2005, partially offset by staff reductions.

Technology Migration

As a result of a continued review of our technology infrastructure, we shortened the estimated useful life of certain assets and changed the lease terms on certain operating leases associated with our quoting platform and our trading and quoting network as we continue to migrate our technology operations to fewer, scalable, less expensive platforms, which resulted in incremental depreciation and amortization expense. The INET integration has accelerated our migration to a low-cost trading platform. As a result, the incremental depreciation and amortization expense associated with these assets was $11.9 million for the first quarter of 2006 and $3.8 million for the first quarter of 2005.

2005 and 2004 Cost Reductions

During 2005 and 2004, in connection with actions we took to improve our operational efficiency, we incurred expenses of approximately $20.0 million and $62.6 million, respectively. The following table summarizes the cost reduction charges included in the Consolidated Statements of Income:

2005 and 2004 Cost Reductions

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005, in connection with taking certain actions to improve our operational efficiency, we incurred charges of approximately $4.5 million and $17.9 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004, we incurred similar charges of approximately $22.4 million and $37.1 million, respectively. The following table summarizes the cost reduction charges included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:

2005 and 2004 Cost Reductions

In connection with taking certain actions to improve its operational efficiency, Nasdaq incurred charges of approximately $5.9 million and $6.0 million during the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, Nasdaq incurred charges of approximately $13.4 million and $14.7 million, respectively. The following table summarizes the cost reduction charges included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:

2005 and 2004 Cost Reductions

During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, in connection with taking certain actions to improve its operational efficiency, Nasdaq incurred charges of approximately $7.5 million and $8.7 million, respectively. The following table summarizes the cost reduction charges included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:

2005 and 2004 Cost Reductions

During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, in connection with taking certain actions to improve its operational efficiency, Nasdaq incurred charges of approximately $7.5 million and $8.7 million, respectively. The following table summarizes the cost reduction charges included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:

2004 Cost Reductions

During 2004, in connection with taking certain actions to improve its operational efficiency, Nasdaq incurred expenses of approximately $62.6 million. The following table summarizes the cost reduction charges included in the Consolidated Statements of Income:

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