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These excerpts taken from the NDAQ 8-K filed Aug 1, 2008. NOTE I - PAYMENT FOR ORDER FLOW The Exchange administers the collection and payment of Payment for Order Flow (PFOF) fees assessed on certain qualifying transactions. PFOF funds are made available to order flow providers at the direction of specialist units and Directed Registered Options Traders. At March 31, 2008, the Exchange held total cash in the amount of $2,650,000 and total receivable and payable balances of $7,047,000 and $9,697,000, respectively, related to its PFOF programs. At March 31, 2007, the Exchange held total cash in the amount of $307,000 and total receivable and payable balances of $5,070,000 and $5,377,000, respectively, related to its PFOF programs. (Continued)
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NOTE J - NOTES PAYABLE - Continued
During 2008, the Exchange maintained two collateralized line of credit facilities. Under these facilities, the Exchange has lines of credit totaling $10,000,000, comprised of agreements of $5,000,000 each at two different banks. Interest on outstanding balances is payable at the prime rate minus 0.5% and the prime rate, respectively. During 2007, the Exchange maintained two collateralized line of credit facilities. Under these facilities, the Exchange has lines of credit totaling $10,000,000, comprised of agreements of $5,000,000 each at two different banks. Interest on outstanding balances is payable at the prime rate. The Exchange has pledged a minimum of $1,500,000 in marketable securities and certain of its accounts receivable to each bank as collateral for the lines of credit. At March 31, 2008 and 2007, no portion of the lines of credit was outstanding. During 2008 and 2007, SCCP maintained two collateralized line-of-credit agreements. Under these agreements, SCCP has lines of credit totaling $40,000,000, comprised of agreements of $20,000,000 each at two different banks. Interest is payable to the two accounts at the federal funds rate plus 1.6%. At March 31, 2008 and 2007, no portion of the lines of credit was outstanding. NOTE I - PAYMENT FOR ORDER FLOW The Exchange administers the collection and payment of Payment for Order Flow (PFOF) fees assessed on certain qualifying transactions. PFOF funds are made available to order flow providers at the direction of specialist units and Directed Registered Options Traders. At December 31, 2007, the Exchange held total cash in the amount of $1,232,000 and total receivable and payable balances of $6,110,000 and $7,342,000, respectively, related to its PFOF programs. At December 31, 2006, the Exchange held total cash in the amount of $5,539,000 and total receivable and payable balances of $4,294,000 and $9,833,000, respectively, related to its PFOF programs. | EXCERPTS ON THIS PAGE:
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