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NDAQ » Topics » - Total Expenses Reduced 19.4% from Prior Quarter -

This excerpt taken from the NDAQ 8-K filed Feb 24, 2005.

- Total Expenses Reduced 19.4% from Prior Quarter –

 

New York, N.Y.—The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ®”; Nasdaq: NDAQ), today reported net income of $7.4 million or $0.02 per common share for the fourth quarter versus a net loss of $21.0 million or $(0.30) per common share for the fourth quarter of 2003 and a net loss of $5.5 million or $(0.08) per common share in the third quarter of 2004 (1).

 

Total revenues in fourth quarter 2004 were $168.1 million. Gross margin for the fourth quarter 2004 was $121.4 million versus $138.0 million in the year ago period and $114.8 million in third quarter 2004.

 

Included in fourth quarter 2004 results are:

 

•   $25.5 million of pre-tax charges included in total expenses associated with NASDAQ’s continuing efforts to improve efficiencies and reduce operating expenses;

 

•   a one-time non-cash charge to retained earnings of $3.9 million associated with the exchange of all outstanding shares of Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock for newly issued shares of Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock;

 

•   a pre-tax gain included in discontinued operations of $15.1 million ($9.6 million net of tax) related to the release of a reserve established in December 2003 for potential claims in conjunction with the transfer of ownership of Nasdaq Europe.

 

Excluding the above items, net income calculated on a non-GAAP basis was $13.4 million versus $8.1 million for the third quarter of 2004. Non-GAAP earnings per common share were $0.15 for the quarter versus $0.09 for the third quarter 2004.

 

NASDAQ’s Chief Executive Officer, Robert Greifeld, commented, “The fourth quarter capped off a year of solid progress in transforming NASDAQ into a lean, efficient, and profitable company. During 2004 we made significant achievements that solidify NASDAQ’s standing as a formidable competitor. We won the Google IPO, reached an agreement to increase our investment in the NASDAQ Insurance Agency, expanded services for our NASDAQ listed companies, and furthered our global expansion of the NASDAQ QQQ. Additionally, in Market Services we took pricing leadership, increased our market share, successfully integrated Brut into our operations, and launched the innovative opening and closing auctions. And we accomplished all of this while continuing to make dramatic reductions in our operating expenses.”

 

Greifeld continued, “Our 2005 strategy centers upon continuing product innovation, price leadership, and providing preeminent market performance and service quality to our listed companies. We plan to continue to reduce expenses and implement a long-term revenue growth plan that leverages our diverse revenue streams and unparalleled market position.

 

This strategy is designed to continue to grow the top line, increase operating leverage, and improve our profitability.”

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