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These excerpts taken from the NDAQ 8-K filed Aug 1, 2008.

NOTE P - MANAGEMENT EQUITY PLAN

On December 14, 2006, the Exchange established the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (“Plan”) whereby the Board of Governors may grant Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) to management, which is defined in the Plan as a notional unit representing the right to receive one share of stock on a settlement date at which time, all vested RSU’s shall be settled by issuance of shares of stock underlying such vested units, or at the discretion of the Compensation Committee, in cash or partially in cash and partially in shares of stock. The settlement dates shall be the earliest to occur of (i) the third anniversary of the date of the grant; (ii) a change in control; or (iii) termination of employment or service. The Exchange has accounted for the awards using the assumption that the awards will be fully settled in cash. Fair value of the Exchange’s stock is based on an independent valuation. The RSUs shall vest in accordance with the following schedule, subject to each holder’s continued employment or service with the Exchange or its affiliates as applicable: (i) 33.3% of the RSUs shall be vested on the date of the grant; and the remaining 66.7% of such RSUs shall vest ratably in 24 equal monthly installments beginning on the first day of each of the subsequent 24 months following the date of the grant. Compensation expense is charged to earnings over the vesting of each award. The charge is based upon each award’s current value, which is adjusted annually to reflect changes in value associated with movements in the value of the Exchange’s stock. The number of RSUs to be given to each individual was set at a special meeting of the Board of Governors on December 19, 2006. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Exchange awarded 17,761 RSUs with a grant date value of $860 per unit vesting over three years ending December 31, 2008. Total compensation expense related to the Plan was $5,095,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006 and is included in staffing costs on the consolidated statements of operations and in management equity plan on the consolidated balance sheets. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Exchange awarded 8,984 RSUs with a grant date value of $1,340 per unit vesting over two and three years ending December 31, 2009. The Exchange revalued all RSU’s as of December 31, 2007 based on a fair value of $1,340 per unit. Total compensation expense related to the Plan was $15,772,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007 and is included in staffing costs on the consolidated statements of operations and in management equity plan on the consolidated balance sheets. The Exchange revalued all RSU’s as of March 31, 2008 based on a fair value of $1,340 per unit. Total compensation expense related to the Plan was $3,234,000 and $1,275,000 for the quarters ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and is included in staffing costs on the consolidated statements of operations and in management equity plan on the consolidated balance sheets. Additional compensation expense related to these awards, estimated to be $11,738,000, and the related income taxes, will be recognized over the vesting period through December 31, 2009.

 

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NOTE P - MANAGEMENT EQUITY PLAN - continued

 

Included as part of the compensation approved by the Board of Governors at the December 19, 2006 regular meeting was change of control arrangements for certain members of executive management as well as the Independent Governors on the Board of Governors.

NOTE P - MANAGEMENT EQUITY PLAN

On December 14,2006, the Exchange established the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (“Plan”) whereby the Board of Governors may grant Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) to management, which is defined in the Plan as a notional unit representing the right to receive one share of stock on a settlement date at which time, all vested RSU’s shall be settled by issuance of shares of stock underlying such vested units, or at the discretion of the Compensation Committee, in cash or partially in cash and partially in shares of stock. The settlement dates shall be the earliest to occur of (i) the third anniversary of the date of the grant; (ii) a change in control; or (iii) termination of employment or service. The Exchange has accounted for the awards using the assumption that the awards will be fully settled in cash. Fair value of the Exchange’s stock is based on an independent valuation. The RSUs shall vest in accordance with the following schedule, subject to each holder’s continued employment or service with the Exchange or its affiliates as applicable: (i) 33.3% of the RSUs shall be vested of the date on the grant; and the remaining 66.7% of such RSUs shall vest ratably in 24 equal monthly installments beginning on the first day of each of the subsequent 24 months following the date of the grant. Compensation expense is charged to earnings over the vesting of each award. The charge is based upon each award’s current value, which is adjusted annually to reflect changes in value associated with movements in the value of the Exchange’s stock. The number of RSUs to be given to each individual was set at a special meeting of the Board of Governors on December 19, 2006. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Exchange awarded 17,761 RSUs with a grant date value of $860 per unit vesting over three years ending December 31, 2008. Total compensation expense related to the Plan was $5,095,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006 and is included in staffing costs on the consolidated statements of operations and in accounts payable and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Exchange awarded 8,984 RSUs with a grant date value of $1,340 per unit vesting over two and three years ending December 31, 2009. The Exchange revalued all RSU’s as of December 31,2007 based on a fair value of $1,340 per unit. Total compensation expense related to the Plan was $15,772,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007 and is included in staffing costs on the consolidated statements of operations and in accounts payable and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Additional compensation expense related to these awards, estimated to be $14,972,000, and the related income taxes, will be recognized over the vesting period through December 31, 2009.

Included as part of the compensation approved by the Board of Governors at the December 19,2006 regular meeting was change of control arrangements for certain members of executive management as well as the Independent Governors on the Board of Governors.

 

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PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

This excerpt taken from the NDAQ 8-K filed Feb 20, 2008.

3. Management equity plan

On December 14, 2006, the Exchange established the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (“Plan”) whereby the Board of Governors may grant Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) to management, which is defined in the Plan as a notional unit representing the right to receive one share of stock on a settlement date at which time, all vested RSU’s shall be settled by issuance of shares of Stock underlying such vested units, or at the discretion of the Compensation Committee, in cash or partially in cash and partially in shares of stock. The settlement dates shall be the earliest to occur of (i) the third anniversary of the date of the grant; (ii) a change in control; or (iii) termination of employment or service. The Exchange has accounted for the awards using the assumption that the awards will be fully settled in cash. Fair value of the Exchange’s stock is based on an independent appraisal. The RSUs shall vest in accordance with the following schedule, subject to each holder’s continued employment or service with the Exchange or its affiliates as applicable: (i) 33.3% of the RSUs shall be vested on the date of the grant; and the remaining 66.7% of such RSUs shall vest ratably in 24 equal monthly installments beginning on the first day of each of the subsequent 24 months following the date of the grant. Compensation expense is charged to earnings over the life of each award. The charge is based upon each award’s current value, which is adjusted annually to reflect changes in value associated with movements in the value of the Exchange’s stock. The number of RSUs to be given

 

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to each individual was set at a special meeting of the Board of Governors on December 19, 2006. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Exchange awarded 17,773 RSUs with a grant date value of $860 per share. Total compensation expense related to the Plan was $5,095,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006 and is included in staffing costs on the consolidated statements of operations and in accounts payable and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Additional compensation expense related to these awards, estimated to be $10,191,000, and the related income taxes, will be recognized over the vesting period through December 31, 2008.

Included as part of the compensation approved by the Board of Governors at the December 19, 2006 regular meeting were change of control arrangements for certain members of executive management as well as the Independent Governors on the Board of Governors.

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