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    Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ)

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    Nasdaq is a global technology company that provides platforms to enhance liquidity, transparency, and integrity in the global economy, serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators . The company operates through three main business segments, offering a range of services and solutions that cater to different aspects of the financial markets . These segments include Capital Access Platforms, Financial Technology, and Market Services, each contributing significantly to Nasdaq's overall revenue .

    1. Market Services - Provides trading and clearing services across various asset classes, ensuring efficient and secure transactions.
    2. Capital Access Platforms - Enhances liquidity, transparency, and integrity for corporate issuers and the investment community, including Data & Listing Services, Index, and Workflow & Insights.
    3. Financial Technology - Offers risk management, regulatory reporting, and capital markets software solutions, including AxiomSL and Calypso, to meet the growing demand for financial technology services.
    NamePositionExternal RolesShort Bio

    Adena T. Friedman

    ExecutiveBoard

    Chair and CEO

    Vanderbilt University Board of Trust, Director of Federal Reserve Bank of New York, FCLTGlobal

    Adena T. Friedman has been CEO since 2017 and Chair since 2023. She has over 25 years of industry leadership and has driven Nasdaq's transformation into a global technology company.

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    Bradley J. Peterson

    Executive

    EVP and CIO/CTO

    None

    Bradley Peterson has been Nasdaq's CIO/CTO since 2013, leading its technology and cloud transformation.

    Brendan Brothers

    Executive

    Senior Strategic Advisor

    None

    Brendan Brothers co-founded Verafin and joined Nasdaq in 2021. He transitioned to an advisory role in September 2024.

    Bryan E. Smith

    Executive

    EVP and Chief People Officer

    None

    Bryan Smith joined Nasdaq in 2012 and leads human resources strategy, including DEI initiatives.

    Jeremy Skule

    Executive

    EVP and Chief Strategy Officer

    None

    Jeremy Skule joined Nasdaq in 2012 and became Chief Strategy Officer in 2021. He also chairs Nasdaq Verafin.

    John A. Zecca

    Executive

    EVP and Chief Legal, Risk, and Regulatory Officer

    None

    John Zecca joined Nasdaq in 2001 and oversees legal, risk, and regulatory functions.

    Michelle L. Daly

    Executive

    SVP, Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer

    None

    Michelle Daly joined Nasdaq in May 2021. She oversees financial reporting and compliance.

    P.C. Nelson Griggs

    Executive

    President, Capital Access Platforms

    None

    Nelson Griggs joined Nasdaq in 2001 and leads the Capital Access Platforms division, including listings and corporate platforms.

    Sarah Youngwood

    Executive

    EVP and CFO

    None

    Sarah Youngwood joined Nasdaq in December 2023. She previously served as CFO at UBS and held senior roles at JPMorgan Chase.

    Tal Cohen

    Executive

    President

    None

    Tal Cohen joined Nasdaq in 2016 and became President in April 2023. He oversees global markets and financial technology businesses.

    Alfred W. Zollar

    Board

    Director

    IBM Board Member, BNY Mellon Board Member, Siris Capital Executive Advisor

    Alfred Zollar joined the Nasdaq Board in 2019. He is a former IBM executive with expertise in technology and governance.

    Charlene T. Begley

    Board

    Director

    Hilton Worldwide, SentinelOne

    Charlene Begley has been a director since 2014. She is a former GE executive with expertise in finance and risk management.

    Essa Kazim

    Board

    Director

    Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre, Chairman of Borse Dubai, Vice Chairman of Emirates Telecommunications Group

    Essa Kazim has been a director since 2008. He brings extensive experience in international finance and governance.

    Holden Spaht

    Board

    Director

    Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo, Spaht Family Foundation

    Holden Spaht joined the Nasdaq Board in 2023. He is a Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo, specializing in software and technology investments.

    Jeffery W. Yabuki

    Board

    Director

    Chair of Sportradar, RBC Board Member, Milwaukee Art Museum Trustee

    Jeffery Yabuki joined the Nasdaq Board in 2023. He is the Chair of Sportradar and a former CEO of Fiserv.

    Johan Torgeby

    Board

    Director

    President and CEO of SEB, Swedish Bankers Association, Institute of International Finance

    Johan Torgeby joined the Nasdaq Board in 2022. He is the CEO of SEB and has extensive experience in financial services.

    Kathryn A. Koch

    Board

    Director

    CEO of TCW Group, Notre Dame Trustee, Toigo Foundation Director

    Kathryn Koch joined the Nasdaq Board in 2024. She is the CEO of TCW Group and a former Goldman Sachs executive.

    Melissa M. Arnoldi

    Board

    Director

    None

    Melissa Arnoldi has been a director since 2017. She is the Chief Customer Officer for AT&T Consumer.

    Michael R. Splinter

    Board

    Lead Independent Director

    Gogoro Inc., TSMC, Tigo Energy, U.S. CHIPS Act Advisory Committee, WISC Partners

    Michael Splinter has been a director since 2008 and served as Chair of the Board from 2017 to 2022. He is a veteran of the semiconductor industry.

    Thomas A. Kloet

    Board

    Director

    Chair of Northern Funds and Northern Institutional Funds

    Thomas Kloet has been a director since 2015. He is the former CEO of TMX Group and has extensive experience in financial services.

    Toni Townes-Whitley

    Board

    Director

    CEO of SAIC, Marathon Petroleum, PNC Financial Services

    Toni Townes-Whitley joined the Nasdaq Board in 2021. She is the CEO of SAIC and a former Microsoft executive.

    1. With the significant decrease in professional services revenue following the completion of a major client project last year, how do you plan to sustain and grow revenue in the Market Technology segment, especially considering the tough year-over-year comparisons and potential roll-off of certain contracts?
    2. The pushout of a key Calypso client's renewal by up to two quarters has impacted your revenue recognition this quarter; does this indicate potential challenges in the renewal environment for your fintech solutions, and how might this affect your revenue expectations in the near term?
    3. Despite generating strong free cash flow, your leverage ratio remains relatively high at 3.8x; how does this elevated leverage impact your ability to invest in growth opportunities or return capital to shareholders, and what are your plans to deleverage more aggressively?
    4. Given the decline in listings revenue due to lower listings activity and prior year delistings, what specific strategies are you implementing to rejuvenate growth in your listings business, especially in the face of competitive pressures and a modest uptick in U.S. listings?
    5. While you've seen some success in upselling Verafin solutions to Tier 1 and Tier 2 clients, lengthy sales cycles pose a challenge; how are you addressing these challenges to accelerate revenue growth in your anti-financial crime technology offerings?
    Program DetailsProgram 1
    Approval DateSeptember 2023
    End Date/DurationNo defined expiration date
    Total additional amount$2.0 billion
    Remaining authorization amount$1.7 billion as of September 30, 2024
    DetailsRepurchases can be made through various methods such as open market purchases, privately-negotiated transactions, block purchase techniques, or an accelerated share repurchase program. The program can be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time.
    YearAmount Due (in millions)Debt TypeInterest Rate (%)% of Total Debt
    2025$4992025 Notes5.6505.1% = (499 / 9,858) * 100
    2026$5003.850% senior unsecured notes (2026 Notes)3.8505.1% = (500 / 9,858) * 100
    2028$1,0005.350% senior unsecured notes (2028 Notes)5.35010.1% = (1,000 / 9,858) * 100
    2029€600 ($665)1.750% senior unsecured notes (2029 Notes)1.7506.7% = (665 / 9,858) * 100
    2030€600 ($664)0.875% senior unsecured notes (2030 Notes)0.8756.7% = (664 / 9,858) * 100
    2031$6501.650% senior unsecured notes (2031 Notes)1.6506.6% = (650 / 9,858) * 100
    2032€750 ($827)4.500% senior unsecured notes (2032 Notes)4.5008.4% = (827 / 9,858) * 100
    2033€615 ($681)0.900% senior unsecured notes (2033 Notes)0.9006.9% = (681 / 9,858) * 100
    2034$1,2405.550% senior unsecured notes (2034 Notes)5.55012.6% = (1,240 / 9,858) * 100
    2040$6442.500% senior unsecured notes (2040 Notes)2.5006.5% = (644 / 9,858) * 100
    2050$4873.250% senior unsecured notes (2050 Notes)3.2504.9% = (487 / 9,858) * 100
    2052$5413.950% senior unsecured notes (2052 Notes)3.9505.5% = (541 / 9,858) * 100
    2053$7385.950% senior unsecured notes (2053 Notes)5.9507.5% = (738 / 9,858) * 100
    2063$7386.100% senior unsecured notes (2063 Notes)6.1007.5% = (738 / 9,858) * 100

    Competitors mentioned in the company's latest 10K filing.

    CompanyDescription

    Competes with the company in U.S. options markets, cash equities, and European equity derivatives trading and clearing. It also operates Multilateral Trading Facilities (MTFs) in Europe.

    Miami International Holdings, Inc.

    Competes with the company in U.S. options markets and cash equities.

    Competes with the company in U.S. options markets, cash equities, and European equity derivatives trading and clearing.

    Members Exchange

    Competes with the company in U.S. options markets and cash equities.

    BOX Options Market

    Competes with the company in U.S. options markets.

    The Investors Exchange

    Competes with the company in U.S. cash equities.

    Long Term Stock Exchange

    Competes with the company in U.S. cash equities.

    Toronto Stock Exchange

    Competes with the company in Canadian cash equities.

    Euronext N.V.

    Competes with the company in European cash equities and for listings in Europe.

    Deutsche Börse AG

    Competes with the company in European cash equities, equity derivatives trading and clearing, and for listings in Europe.

    London Stock Exchange Group plc

    Competes with the company in European cash equities, equity derivatives trading and clearing, and for listings in Europe and Asia.

    Turquoise

    Operates as a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) in Europe, competing with the company in European cash equities.

    Aquis

    Operates as a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) in Europe, competing with the company in European cash equities.

    Eurex

    Competes with the company in trading and clearing of options and futures on European equities.

    ICE Futures Europe

    Competes with the company in trading and clearing of options and futures on European equities.

    London Clearing House

    Competes with the company in clearing of European equity derivatives.

    TSX

    Competes with the company in proprietary data products.

    S&P Dow Jones Indices

    Competes with the company in providing financial indices, including indices that track the technology sector.

    Competes with the company in providing financial indices.

    FTSE Russell

    Competes with the company in providing financial indices.

    Morningstar

    Competes with the company in analytics and corporate solutions.

    Competes with the company in analytics and corporate solutions.

    Addepar

    Competes with the company in analytics offerings.

    Caissa

    Competes with the company in analytics offerings.

    NameStart DateEnd DateReason for Change
    Ernst & Young LLP1986 PresentCurrent auditor

    Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.

    CompanyYearDetails

    Adenza Holdings, Inc.

    2023

    Nasdaq acquired Adenza Holdings, Inc. in 2023 for approximately $10.02 billion through a merger agreement (completed on November 1, 2023) involving a mix of $5.77 billion in cash and Nasdaq common stock valued at about $4.25 billion, financed with $5.0 billion in debt and a $600 million term loan. This strategic acquisition is expected to enhance Nasdaq's capabilities in risk management, regulatory compliance, and capital markets software, delivering significant synergies including $80 million in annual run-rate net expense synergies and $100 million in revenue synergies over the long term, with Thoma Bravo also receiving a board seat.

    Recent developments and announcements about NDAQ.

    Earnings

    • New Earnings (Q4 2024)

      ·
      Jan 29, 2025, 4:05 PM

      Nasdaq’s Q4 shows robust growth in FinCrime Tech with 211 new clients in ’24 (5 Tier 1 banks), while proprietary index options revenues doubled. Global expansion, especially in Europe, is fueling new Tier 1/2 deals—positioning NDAQ for sustained mid-teens ARR.

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    8-K Filings

    • 8-K Filing

      ·
      Feb 19, 2025, 9:34 PM
      Leadership Changes

      Nasdaq updated its executive employment agreements in its Form 8-K filing. Chair/CEO Adena Friedman’s contract now extends through January 1, 2030 with a base salary of $1,400,000 and a 300% target bonus. Similar extensions were executed for President Cohen and CTO Peterson.

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