|
|
![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| |||||||||
This excerpt taken from the NDAQ 10-K filed Mar 14, 2005. We may need additional funds to support our business.
We depend on the availability of adequate capital to maintain and develop our business. We believe that our current capital requirements will be met from internally generated funds and from the funds previously raised. However, based upon a variety of factors, including our market share, reductions in fee levels caused by increased competition, the cost of service and technology upgrades and regulatory costs, our ability to fund our capital requirements may vary from those currently planned. In addition, in 2006, $240.0 million aggregate principal amount of our convertible notes will become due and payable. Should we raise additional capital through debt issuances, any restrictive covenants contained in such debt instruments may likely impose
26
Table of Contentssignificant limitations on our ability to take certain business actions. Furthermore, if we issue additional equity, our equity holders may suffer dilution. There can be no assurance that additional capital will be available on a timely basis, or on favorable terms or at all.
|
| |||||||