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This excerpt taken from the NDAQ DEF 14A filed Apr 3, 2009.

STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS AND NOMINATIONS OF DIRECTORS

Holders of NASDAQ OMX securities who wish to submit proposals pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act for inclusion in the proxy statement for NASDAQ OMX’s 2010 annual meeting must submit them to NASDAQ OMX’s corporate secretary, Joan C. Conley, on or before December 4, 2009 at NASDAQ OMX’s headquarters, One Liberty Plaza, New York, New York 10006 and must otherwise comply with the requirements of Rule 14a-8.

A holder who wishes to nominate a person for election as director at an annual or special meeting, or to introduce an item of business at an annual meeting, must also comply with the procedures specified in NASDAQ OMX’s by-laws. Under these procedures, a stockholder must submit the proposed nominee or proposed item of business by delivering a notice to be received by NASDAQ OMX’s corporate secretary at the above address in accordance with the following time frames.

 

   

In the case of a nomination or proposed item of business for an annual meeting, the notice must normally be delivered not more than 120 nor less than 90 days prior to the first anniversary of the prior year’s meeting. Assuming the 2010 annual meeting is held on schedule, the notice must be delivered on or prior to the close of business on February 19, 2010, but no earlier than the close of business on January 20, 2010.

 

   

However, if NASDAQ OMX holds its annual meeting on a date that is more than 30 days before or 70 days after such the anniversary date, the notice must be delivered no earlier than 120 days prior to the date of the annual meeting nor later than the later of (i) the ninetieth day prior to the date of the annual meeting or (ii) the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by NASDAQ OMX.

 

   

If NASDAQ OMX holds a special meeting to elect directors, the notice with respect to the nomination of a person for election as director must be delivered no earlier than 120 days prior to the date of the special meeting nor later than the later of (i) the ninetieth day prior to the date of the special meeting or (ii) the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting and the nominees proposed by the NASDAQ OMX board is first made by NASDAQ OMX.

The notice required by our by-laws shall contain:

 

   

as to each person whom a holder of NASDAQ OMX securities proposes to nominate for election as a director, all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors under SEC rules and such person’s written consent to be named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serve as a director if elected;

 

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as to any other business that the holder proposes to bring before the meeting, a brief description of the business, the text of the proposal or business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration, and in the event that such business includes a proposal to amend the by-laws, the language of the proposed amendment), the reasons for conducting such business at the meeting and any material interest in such business of such holder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made; and

 

   

as to the holder of NASDAQ OMX securities giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or proposal is made:

 

   

the name and address of such holder, as they appear on NASDAQ OMX’s books, and of such beneficial owner;

 

   

the class and number of shares of capital stock of NASDAQ OMX that are owned beneficially and of record by such holder and such beneficial owner;

 

   

a representation that the holder is a holder of record of stock of NASDAQ OMX entitled to vote at such meeting and intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to propose such business or nomination; and

 

   

a representation whether the holder or the beneficial owner, if any, intends or is part of a group that intends (i) to deliver a proxy statement and/or form of proxy to holders of at least the percentage of NASDAQ OMX’s outstanding capital stock required to approve or adopt the proposal or elect the nominee and/or (ii) otherwise to solicit proxies from holders of NASDAQ OMX securities in support of such proposal or nomination.

In addition, holders of NASDAQ OMX securities may recommend individuals for consideration by the nominating committee for nomination to the NASDAQ OMX board. Holders should submit such recommendations in writing, together with any supporting documentation the holder deems appropriate, to NASDAQ OMX’s corporate secretary at the address set forth above prior to December 31, 2009.

This excerpt taken from the NDAQ DEF 14A filed Apr 17, 2008.

STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS AND NOMINATIONS OF DIRECTORS

Holders of NASDAQ OMX securities who wish to submit proposals pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act for inclusion in the proxy statement for NASDAQ OMX’s 2009 annual meeting must submit them to NASDAQ OMX’s corporate secretary, Joan C. Conley, on or before December 18, 2009 at NASDAQ OMX’s headquarters, One Liberty Plaza, New York, New York 10006 and must otherwise comply with the requirements of Rule 14a-8.

A holder who wishes to nominate a person for election as director at an annual or special meeting, or to introduce an item of business at an annual meeting, must also comply with the procedures specified in NASDAQ OMX’s by-laws. Under these procedures, a stockholder must submit the proposed nominee or proposed item of business by delivering a notice to be received by NASDAQ OMX’s corporate secretary at the above address in accordance with the following time frames.

 

   

In the case of a nomination or proposed item of business for an annual meeting, the notice must normally be delivered not more than 120 nor less than 90 days prior to the first anniversary of the prior year’s meeting. Assuming the 2009 annual meeting is held on schedule, the notice must be delivered on or prior to the close of business on February 20, 2009, but no earlier than the close of business on January 21, 2009.

 

   

However, if NASDAQ OMX holds its annual meeting on a date that is more than 30 days before or 70 days after such the anniversary date, the notice must be delivered no earlier than 120 days prior to the date of the annual meeting nor later than the later of (i) the ninetieth day prior to the date of the annual meeting or (ii) the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by NASDAQ OMX.

 

   

If Nasdaq holds a special meeting to elect directors, the notice with respect to the nomination of a person for election as director must be delivered no earlier than 120 days prior to the date of the special meeting nor later than the later of (i) the ninetieth day prior to the date of the special meeting or (ii) the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting and the nominees proposed by the NASDAQ OMX board is first made by NASDAQ OMX.

The notice required by our by-laws shall contain:

 

   

as to each person whom a holder of NASDAQ OMX securities proposes to nominate for election as a director, all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors under SEC rules and such person’s written consent to be named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serve as a director if elected;

 

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as to any other business that the holder proposes to bring before the meeting, a brief description of the business, the text of the proposal or business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration, and in the event that such business includes a proposal to amend the by-laws, the language of the proposed amendment), the reasons for conducting such business at the meeting and any material interest in such business of such holder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made; and

 

   

as to the holder of NASDAQ OMX securities giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or proposal is made:

 

   

the name and address of such holder, as they appear on NASDAQ OMX’s books, and of such beneficial owner;

 

   

the class and number of shares of capital stock of NASDAQ OMX that are owned beneficially and of record by such holder and such beneficial owner;

 

   

a representation that the holder is a holder of record of stock of NASDAQ OMX entitled to vote at such meeting and intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to propose such business or nomination; and

 

   

a representation whether the holder or the beneficial owner, if any, intends or is part of a group that intends (i) to deliver a proxy statement and/or form of proxy to holders of at least the percentage of NASDAQ OMX’s outstanding capital stock required to approve or adopt the proposal or elect the nominee and/or (ii) otherwise to solicit proxies from holders of NASDAQ OMX securities in support of such proposal or nomination.

In addition, holders of NASDAQ OMX securities may recommend individuals for consideration by the nominating committee for nomination to the NASDAQ OMX board. Holders should submit such recommendations in writing, together with any supporting documentation the holder deems appropriate, to NASDAQ OMX’s corporate secretary at the address set forth above prior to December 31, 2008.

This excerpt taken from the NDAQ DEF 14A filed Apr 20, 2007.

STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS AND NOMINATIONS OF DIRECTORS

Holders of Nasdaq securities who wish to submit proposals pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act for inclusion in the proxy statement for Nasdaq’s 2008 annual meeting must submit them to Nasdaq’s corporate secretary, Joan C. Conley, on or before January 24, 2008 at Nasdaq’s headquarters, One Liberty Plaza, New York, New York 10006 and must otherwise comply with the requirements of Rule 14a-8.

A holder who wishes to nominate a person for election as director at an annual or special meeting, or to introduce an item of business at an annual meeting, must also comply with the procedures specified in Nasdaq’s by-laws. Under these procedures, a stockholder must submit the proposed nominee or proposed item of business by delivering a notice to be received by Nasdaq’s corporate secretary at the above address in accordance with the following time frames.

 

   

In the case of a nomination or proposed item of business for an annual meeting, the notice must normally be delivered not more than 120 nor less than 90 days prior to the first anniversary of the prior year’s meeting. Assuming the 2008 annual meeting is held on schedule, the notice must be delivered on or prior to the close of business on February 23, 2008, but no earlier than the close of business on January 24, 2008.

 

   

However, if Nasdaq holds its annual meeting on a date that is more than 30 days before or 70 days after such the anniversary date, the notice must be delivered no earlier than 120 days prior to the date of the annual meeting nor later than the later of (i) the ninetieth day prior to the date of the annual meeting or (ii) the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by Nasdaq.

 

   

If Nasdaq holds a special meeting to elect directors, the notice with respect to the nomination of a person for election as director must be delivered no earlier than 120 days prior to the date of the special meeting nor later than the later of (i) the ninetieth day prior to the date of the special meeting or (ii) the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting and the nominees proposed by the Nasdaq board is first made by Nasdaq.

The notice required by our by-laws shall contain:

 

   

as to each person whom a holder of Nasdaq securities proposes to nominate for election as a director, all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors under SEC rules and such person’s written consent to be named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serve as a director if elected;

 

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as to any other business that the holder proposes to bring before the meeting, a brief description of the business, the text of the proposal or business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration, and in the event that such business includes a proposal to amend the by-laws, the language of the proposed amendment), the reasons for conducting such business at the meeting and any material interest in such business of such holder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made; and

 

   

as to the holder of Nasdaq securities giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or proposal is made:

 

   

the name and address of such holder, as they appear on Nasdaq’s books, and of such beneficial owner;

 

   

the class and number of shares of capital stock of Nasdaq that are owned beneficially and of record by such holder and such beneficial owner;

 

   

a representation that the holder is a holder of record of stock of Nasdaq entitled to vote at such meeting and intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to propose such business or nomination; and

 

   

a representation whether the holder or the beneficial owner, if any, intends or is part of a group that intends (i) to deliver a proxy statement and/or form of proxy to holders of at least the percentage of Nasdaq’s outstanding capital stock required to approve or adopt the proposal or elect the nominee and/or (ii) otherwise to solicit proxies from holders of Nasdaq securities in support of such proposal or nomination.

In addition, holders of Nasdaq securities may recommend individuals for consideration by the nominating committee for nomination to the Nasdaq board. Holders should submit such recommendations in writing, together with any supporting documentation the holder deems appropriate, to Nasdaq’s corporate secretary at the address set forth above prior to December 31, 2007.

This excerpt taken from the NDAQ DEF 14A filed Apr 21, 2006.

STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS AND NOMINATIONS OF DIRECTORS

 

Holders of Nasdaq securities who wish to submit proposals pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act for inclusion in the Proxy Statement for Nasdaq’s 2007 annual meeting must submit the same to Nasdaq’s Corporate Secretary, Joan C. Conley, on or before December 31, 2006 at Nasdaq’s headquarters, One Liberty Plaza, New York, New York 10006 and must otherwise comply with the requirements of Rule 14a-8.

 

A holder who wishes to nominate a person for election as director at an annual or special meeting, or to introduce an item of business at an annual meeting, must also comply with the procedures specified in Nasdaq’s by-laws. Under these procedures, a stockholder must submit the proposed nominee or proposed item of business by delivering a notice to be received by Nasdaq’s Corporate Secretary at the above address in accordance with the following time frames:

 

    In the case of a nomination or proposed item of business for an annual meeting, the notice must normally be delivered not more than 120 nor less than 90 days prior to the first anniversary of the prior year’s meeting. Assuming the 2007 annual meeting is held on schedule, the notice must be delivered on or prior to the close of business on February 22, 2007 but no earlier than the close of business on January 23, 2007.

 

    However, if Nasdaq holds its annual meeting on a date that is more than 30 days before or 70 days after such anniversary date, the notice must be delivered no earlier than 120 days prior to the date of the annual meeting nor later than the later of the ninetieth day prior to the date of the annual meeting or the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by Nasdaq.

 

    If Nasdaq holds a special meeting to elect directors, a notice with respect to the nomination of a person for election as director must be delivered no earlier than 120 days prior to the date of the special meeting nor later than the later of the ninetieth day prior to the date of the special meeting or the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting and the nominees proposed by the Nasdaq board is first made by Nasdaq.

 

The notice required by our by-laws shall contain:

 

    as to each person whom a holder of Nasdaq securities proposes to nominate for election as a director, all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors under SEC rules and such person’s written consent to be named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serve as a director if elected;

 

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    as to any other business that the holder proposes to bring before the meeting, a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the meeting, the text of the proposal or business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration, and in the event that such business includes a proposal to amend the by-laws, the language of the proposed amendment), the reasons for conducting such business at the meeting and any material interest in such business of such holder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made; and

 

    as to the holder of Nasdaq securities, giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or proposal is made:

 

    the name and address of such holder, as they appear on Nasdaq’s books, and of such beneficial owner;

 

    the class and number of shares of capital stock of Nasdaq that are owned beneficially and of record by such holder and such beneficial owner;

 

    a representation that the holder is a holder of record of stock of Nasdaq entitled to vote at such meeting and intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to propose such business or nomination; and

 

    a representation whether the holder or the beneficial owner, if any, intends or is part of a group that intends (1) to deliver a proxy statement and/or form of proxy to holders of at least the percentage of Nasdaq’s outstanding capital stock required to approve or adopt the proposal or elect the nominee and/or (2) otherwise to solicit proxies from holders of Nasdaq Securities in support of such proposal or nomination.

 

In addition, holders of Nasdaq securities may recommend individuals for consideration by the Nominating Committee for nomination to the Nasdaq board. Holders should submit such recommendations in writing, together with any supporting documentation the holder deems appropriate, to Nasdaq’s Corporate Secretary at the address set forth above prior to December 31, 2006.

 

This excerpt taken from the NDAQ DEF 14A filed May 2, 2005.

STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS AND NOMINATIONS OF DIRECTORS

 

Holders who wish to submit proposals pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act for inclusion in the Proxy Statement for Nasdaq’s 2006 annual meeting must submit the same to Nasdaq’s Corporate Secretary, Joan C. Conley, on or before December 31, 2005 at Nasdaq’s headquarters, One Liberty Plaza, New York, New York 10006 and must otherwise comply with the requirements of Rule 14a-8.

 

A Holder who wishes to nominate a person for election as director at an annual or special meeting, or to introduce an item of business at an annual meeting, must also comply with the procedures specified in Nasdaq’s By-Laws. Under these procedures, a stockholder must submit the proposed nominee or proposed item of business by delivering a notice to be received by Nasdaq’s Corporate Secretary at the above address in accordance with the following time frames:

 

    In the case of a nomination or proposed item of business for an annual meeting, the notice must normally be delivered not more than 120 nor less than 90 days prior to the first anniversary of the prior year’s meeting. Assuming the 2006 annual meeting is held on schedule, the notice must be delivered on or prior to the close of business on February 24, 2006 but no earlier than the close of business on January 25, 2006.

 

    However, if Nasdaq holds its annual meeting on a date that is more than 30 days before or 70 days after such anniversary date, the notice must be delivered no earlier than 120 days prior to the date of the annual meeting nor later than the later of the ninetieth day prior to the date of the annual meeting or the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by Nasdaq.

 

    If Nasdaq holds a special meeting to elect directors, a notice with respect to the nomination of a person for election as director must be delivered no earlier than 120 days prior to the date of the special meeting nor later than the later of the ninetieth day prior to the date of the special meeting or the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting and the nominees proposed by the Nasdaq Board is first made by Nasdaq.

 

The notice required by the By-Laws shall contain: (i) as to each person whom a Holder proposes to nominate for election as a director, all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors under SEC rules and such person’s written consent to be named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serve as a director if elected; (ii) as to any other business that the Holder proposes to bring before the meeting, a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the meeting, the text of the proposal or business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration, and in the event that such business includes a proposal to amend the By-Laws, the language of the proposed amendment), the reasons for conducting such business at the meeting and any material interest in such business

 

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of such Holder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made; and (iii) as to the Holder giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or proposal is made (A) the name and address of such Holder, as they appear on Nasdaq’s books, and of such beneficial owner, (B) the class and number of shares of capital stock of Nasdaq that are owned beneficially and of record by such Holder and such beneficial owner, (C) a representation that the Holder is a holder of record of stock of Nasdaq entitled to vote at such meeting and intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to propose such business or nomination, and (D) a representation whether the Holder or the beneficial owner, if any, intends or is part of a group that intends (1) to deliver a proxy statement and/or form of proxy to holders of at least the percentage of Nasdaq’s outstanding capital stock required to approve or adopt the proposal or elect the nominee and/or (2) otherwise to solicit proxies from Holders in support of such proposal or nomination.

 

In addition, Holders may recommend individuals for consideration by the Nominating Committee for nomination to the Nasdaq Board. Holders should submit such recommendations in writing, together with any supporting documentation the Holder deems appropriate, to Nasdaq’s Corporate Secretary at the address set forth above prior to December 31, 2005.

 

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