Stockholm, March 10, 2008 - The OMX Nordic Exchange, part of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) (NASDAQ OMX Group) announced a new record in fixed-income derivatives trading was set in February on the OMX Nordic Exchange. The average daily trading volume was 158,836 contracts. The previous record was 136,948 contracts per day and was set in September 2007. “The increased trading in fixed income derivatives in February was mainly driven by global uncertainty regarding the future actions by the leading central banks. Also, the unexpected 25 bp hike by the Swedish central bank triggered increased activity. Furthermore, the current credit market uncertainty has increased the attractiveness of trading straightforward and transparent derivatives against a central counterparty rather than clearing derivatives bilaterally,” says Erik Thedéen, Head of fixed income, Transactions Services Nordics at NASDAQ OMX. Strong growth for Telecommunication Services sector in February The sector with the strongest growth in February was Telecommunication Services, for which the trading value increased by 28% compared to previous month. Share trading in February The value of average daily share trading amounted to ISK 440.9 billion, as compared to ISK 459.9 billion during the past 12-month period. The average number of trades per business day amounted to 221,543, as compared to 202,414 during the past 12-month period. The total market cap of listed companies at OMX Nordic Exchange amounted to ISK 82,0 billion, compared to ISK 83,1 billion in February 2007. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Most traded companies | Most active members in cash trading | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Daily turnover, | | Market share, by | | | MISK | | turnover, % | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Large Cap | Feb | Jan | Large Cap | Feb | Jan | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Nokia Oyj | 61,467 | 85,281 | SEB Enskilda | 8.9 | 8.0 | | | | | AB | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | TeliaSonera AB | 18,401 | 14,608 | Glitnir | 5.5 | 6.3 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Ericsson | 16,028 | 18,589 | Morgan Stanley | 5.2 | 5.0 | | Telefonab LM | | | | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Mid Cap | | | Mid Cap | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Alma Media Oyj | 1,003 | 389 | SEB Enskilda | 13.2 | 11.6 | | | | | AB | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Telelogic AB | 864 | 183 | Sv. | 7.0 | 9.7 | | | | | Handelsbanken | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | PA Resources AB | 560 | 555 | Glitnir | 6.1 | 4.6 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Small Cap | | | Small Cap | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Boss Media AB | 543 | 23 | Carnegie | 19.9 | 1.7 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Bioinvent Int. | 77 | 56 | Avanza | 8.4 | 8.5 | | AB | | | | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Pricer AB | 75 | 26 | Nordnet | 7.6 | 7.7 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | First North | | | First North | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Black Earth | 417 | 778 | Avanza | 12.4 | 11.7 | | Farming Ltd | | | | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Derivatives trading The average daily trading volume in derivative products amounted to 662,512 contracts, as compared to 656,123 contracts during the past 12-month period. The average daily trading volume in share products was 269,426 contracts, as compared to 346,576 contracts during the past 12 month period. The average daily trading volume in index products were 234,250 contracts, compared to 214,644 contracts during the past 12-month period. Fixed-income derivatives traded 158,836 contracts, compared to 94,903 contracts during the past 12-month period. Listings and members There was 2 IPO's on First North during February. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Number of | New, this month | New, YTD | Total No of | | Companies | | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Main market | 0 | 02) | 7231) | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | First North | 2 | 3 | 127 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Bonds | 68 | 125 | 4 921 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Covered warrants | 357 | 1 090 | 2 290 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Members | 03) | 03) | 1602) | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Excluding 14 multiple listings 2) Unique members, excluding 190 members that are members of more than one exchange 3) Unique new members More detailed statistics, including national figures, will be available later today at: http://omxgroup.com/nordicexchange/newsandstatistics/statisticsanalysis/?languag eId=1 The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's largest exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents, and with over 3,900 companies, it is number one in worldwide listings among major markets. NASDAQ OMX 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 144A PORTAL Market. The company offers trading across multiple asset classes including equities, derivatives, debt, commodities, structured products and ETFs. NASDAQ OMX technology supports the operations of over 60 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 exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information about NASDAQ OMX, visit www.nasdaqomx.com. About OMX Nordic Exchange OMX Nordic Exchange serves as a central gateway to the Nordic and Baltic financial markets, offering listing and trading services for among others; issuers, bank and brokers and market data vendors. The Nordic Exchange comprises over 850 companies including its alternative market First North and offers trading in equities, derivatives, fixed income and more. The Nordic Exchange is not a legal entity but describes the common offering from Nasdaq OMX exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information, please visit www.omxgroup.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 not 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. - # - CONTACTS: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. Jonas Rodny +46-8-405 72 67 Jonas.rodny@omxgroup.com