NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) was recognized this week by Corporate Secretary Magazine for the "Best Corporate Secretary or General Counsel in an M&A Transaction" Award for its successful combination with OMX, the Stockholm-based exchange and technology company.
The award was based on results derived from an independent assessment of submissions to Corporate Secretary Magazine by a panel of corporate governance experts.
"It is an honor to be recognized by some of the most respected and experienced regulators, attorneys, investors and corporate governance authorities," said Edward S. Knight, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, NASDAQ OMX.
"NASDAQ OMX supports Corporate Secretary Magazine for its commitment to recognizing those who practice good corporate governance," stated Joan Conley, Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary, NASDAQ OMX.
NASDAQ OMX received the award in New York on November 11, 2008 at the First Annual Corporate Secretary Magazine awards, launched to spotlight excellence in the fields of governance, compliance and ethics.
Nominations were open to any company with a listing on a U.S. stock exchange.
In addition to its combination with OMX, NASDAQ OMX expanded its global presence in 2008 with a number of additional strategic mergers and acquisitions. The company:
* Finalized the combined exchange company's investment in the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX); * Completed the acquisition of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange (NASDAQ OMX PHLX); * Consummated the acquisition of the Boston Stock Exchange (NASDAQ OMX BX); * Became the world leader in cleared power derivatives volumes following the acquisition of Nord Pool International's clearing, international derivatives and consulting subsidiaries; * Acquired Bloom Partners, a leading market intelligence firm, forming a combination that will offer an enhanced suite of intelligence services to NASDAQ OMX's 3,900 listed companies as well as NYSE-listed companies; * Announced a binding agreement to acquire a 22% equity stake in the European Multilateral Clearing Facility N.V. (EMCF) from Fortis Bank Nederland (Holding) N.V. (FBN). EMCF is a central counterparty clearing house for European equity trading on exchanges and multilateral trading facilities.
Moreover, NASDAQ OMX is a leading provider of services and products in the areas of corporate governance, investor relations and risk management. To help ensure that board members have a competitive advantage, NASDAQ OMX offers Directors Desk(sm), a NASDAQ company that provides boards with communication tools and time-saving management solutions. Directors Desk allows for more time to review important materials before board meetings. Additionally, Directors Desk provides a centralized communications solution, enabling boards to stay organized and updated on business matters between scheduled meetings. For more information about Directors Desk, visit http://www.directorsdesk.com/. For more information about NASDAQ OMX's other products and services, visit http://www.nasdaq.net.
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's largest exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents, with over 3,900 listed companies. NASDAQ OMX Group offers multiple capital raising solutions to companies around the globe, including its U.S. listings market; the OMX Nordic Exchange, including First North; and the U.S. 144A sector. The company offers trading across multiple asset classes including equities, derivatives, debt, commodities, structured products and ETFs. NASDAQ OMX Group technology supports the operations of over 70 exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories in more than 50 countries. OMX Nordic Exchange is not a legal entity but describes the common offering from NASDAQ OMX Group exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information about NASDAQ OMX, visit http://www.nasdaqomx.com.
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