Stockholm, December 19, 2008 — the NASDAQ OMX Nordic reports that due to the current extraordinary stock market conditions, the January 2009 adjustment of the market capitalization segmentation on NASDAQ OMX Nordic has been cancelled. As a result, companies listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic exchanges will under the first half of 2009 remain under their current heading of Large, Mid or Small Cap. The decision is made in accordance with NASDAQ OMX Nordic's segmentation classification practices. The recent turmoil on global stock markets has significantly impacted market value of listed companies, including those listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic exchanges. As a result, based on the December 2008 revision, an exceptionally high number of companies would move between the cap-segments. To support market stability and efficiency, NASDAQ OMX Nordic has thus decided to cancel the semi-annual adjustment scheduled for January 2009. “As we are currently experiencing an historical volatility in the stock market, it is our responsibility to provide both listed companies and trading members with an efficient marketplace that supports liquidity across all segments”, said Hans-Ole Jochumsen, CEO NASDAQ OMX Nordic. “Many of our customers have been impacted by the recent downturn in the stock market, and this decision, which was made in close dialogue with them, acts to support financial stability under extraordinary circumstances”. About NASDAQ OMX Nordic market cap segments In line with the NASDAQ OMX Nordic market cap segment structure, companies with a market value exceeding EUR 1 billion are in the group of “Large Cap”, while companies with a market value smaller than EUR 150 million belong to “Small Cap”. Companies between EUR 150 million and 1 billion belong to the “Mid Cap” segment. This segmentation of the market shall be revised in June and December of each year with adjustments taking effect in July and January respectively. About the NASDAQ OMX Group 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; NASDAQ OMX Nordic, including First North; NASDAQ OMX Baltic 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. ; NASDAQ OMX Nordic and; NASDAQ OMX Baltic are not legal entities but describe the common offering from NASDAQ OMX Group exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information about NASDAQ OMX, visit www.nasdaqomx.com. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements The matters described herein contain forward-looking statements that are made under the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are no limited to, statements about NASDAQ OMX's products and offerings. We caution that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond NASDAQ OMX's control. These factors include, but are not limited to factors detailed in NASDAQ OMX's annual report on Form 10-K, and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to release any revisions to any forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that the FSA will give the NASDAQ OMX applicant the authorization and permissions which it seeks. - # - Media Contacts: Anna Rasin +46 8 405 66 12 anna.rasin@nasdaqomx.com Carl Norell +46 8 405 66 39 carl.norell@nasdaqomx.com