UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001
OR
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from _______ to ___________
Commission file number _____
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 52-1165937
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation (IRS Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
One Liberty Plaza 10006
New York, New York (Zip code)
(Address of principal
executive offices)
(212) 858-4750
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [ ] No [ X]
As of July 31, 2001, 110,761,355 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock,
par value $.01 per share, were outstanding (including 530,350 shares of
restricted Common Stock awarded to officers and employees of the
Registrant).
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2001
INDEX
Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page
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Item 1. Financial Statements - (unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations -
Three and Six Months Ended
June 30, 2001 and 2000................................. 3
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial
Condition - June 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000........ 5
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows -
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2001 and 2000................................. 7
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements... 9
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations.......... 16
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure of
Market Risk............................................ 25
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds .............. 26
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders .... 27
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ....................... 28
Signatures................................................................. 29
Forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are subject
to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause
our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different
from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements were based
on various factors and were derived utilizing numerous assumptions and other
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, The
Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.'s ability to implement its strategic initiatives,
economic, political and market conditions and fluctuations, government and
industry regulation, interest rate risk, U.S. and global competition, and
other factors. Most of these factors are difficult to predict accurately and
are generally beyond our control. You should consider the areas of risk
described in connection with any forward-looking statements that may be made
herein. Except for our ongoing obligations to disclose material information
under the Federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to release
publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements, to report events or
to report the occurrence of unanticipated events. For any forward-looking
statements contained in any document, we claim the protection of the safe
harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM I Financial Statements
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THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share amounts)
Three months ended
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June 30, June 30,
2001 2000
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Revenues:
Transaction services $ 110,398 $ 92,151
Market information services 55,514 73,023
Issuer services 38,781 36,706
Other 16,613 9,624
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Total revenues 221,306 211,504
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Expenses:
Compensation and benefits 46,713 33,528
Marketing and advertising 4,947 5,615
Depreciation and amortization 21,887 15,687
Professional and contract services 14,777 10,948
Computer operations and data communications 46,476 34,687
Bad debt expense 2,947 1,057
Occupancy 7,331 4,918
Other 18,198 6,311
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Total direct expenses 163,276 112,751
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Support costs from related parties, net 25,297 27,002
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Total expenses 188,573 139,753
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Net operating income 32,733 71,751
Interest income 3,807 3,205
Interest expense (1,970) (476)
Minority interest 1,765 -
Provision for income taxes (16,753) (29,181)
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Net income $ 19,582 $ 45,299
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Basic earnings per common share $ 0.17 $ 0.45
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Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.16 $ 0.45
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See accompanying notes.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share amounts)
Six months ended
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June 30, June 30,
2001 2000
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Revenues:
Transaction services $ 221,192 $ 199,948
Market information services 118,670 134,641
Issuer services 77,085 71,029
Other 27,126 12,901
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Total revenues 444,073 418,519
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Expenses:
Compensation and benefits 85,809 62,122
Marketing and advertising 11,649 22,873
Depreciation and amortization 42,664 28,538
Professional and contract services 31,566 21,198
Computer operations and data communications 87,948 61,839
Bad debt expense 13,003 2,150
Occupancy 13,462 8,002
Other 31,437 11,458
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Total direct expenses 317,538 218,180
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Support costs from related parties, net 51,708 52,797
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Total expenses 369,246 270,977
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Net operating income 74,827 147,542
Interest income 9,977 5,405
Interest expense (2,450) (959)
Minority interest 1,982 -
Provision for income taxes (38,561) (60,339)
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Net income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 45,775 91,649
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Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of taxes of $67,956 - (101,090)
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Net income (loss) $ 45,775 $ (9,441)
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Basic and diluted earnings per share before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle $ 0.37 $ 0.91
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Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for change in accounting $ - $ (1.01)
principle ================= =================
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.37 $ (0.09)
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See accompanying notes.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share amounts)
June 30, December 31,
2001 2000
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 344,848 $ 262,257
Investments:
Available-for-sale, at fair value 255,187 232,090
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost 9,680 21,967
Receivables, net 203,041 172,660
Receivables from related parties 20,390 8,250
Deferred tax asset 37,791 32,367
Other current assets 15,782 14,869
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Total current assets 886,719 744,460
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Investments:
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost 19,125 6,612
Property and equipment:
Land, buildings and improvements 87,828 80,727
Data processing equipment and software 413,183 370,066
Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements 166,106 134,638
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667,117 585,431
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (294,913) (252,380)
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Total property and equipment, net 372,204 333,051
Non-current deferred tax asset 61,105 61,257
Other assets 27,515 25,753
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Total assets $ 1,366,668 $ 1,171,133
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See accompanying notes.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition - (continued)
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share amounts)
June 30, December 31,
2001 2000
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Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 124,851 $ 117,867
Accrued personnel costs 31,679 37,273
Deferred revenue 107,404 66,178
Other accrued liabilities 53,178 35,374
Due to banks 5,107 13,876
Payables to related parties 27,689 19,158
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Total current liabilities 349,908 289,726
Long-term debt:
Senior notes 43,431 25,000
Subordinated indebtedness 240,000 -
Accrued pension costs 14,597 10,390
Non-current deferred tax liability 40,407 32,116
Non-current deferred revenue 128,481 138,166
Other liabilities 34,173 15,033
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Total long-term liabilities 501,089 220,705
Total liabilities 850,997 510,431
Minority interests 1,992 15,543
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, $.01 par value, 300,000,000 authorized, Shares issued:
128,692,543 in 2001 and 123,663,746 in 2000; Shares outstanding:
110,231,005 in 2001 and 123,663,746 in 2000 1,287 1,237
Additional paid-in capital 337,039 273,387
Common stock in treasury, at cost: 18,461,538 shares in 2001 and 0 shares
in 2000 (240,000) -
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments, net of tax 1,009 321
Foreign currency translation (5,134) (2,213)
Deferred stock compensation (5,619) -
Common stock issuable 6,895 -
Retained earnings 418,202 372,427
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Total stockholders' equity 513,679 645,159
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Total liabilities, minority interest and stockholders' equity $ 1,366,668 $ 1,171,133
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See accompanying notes.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share amounts)
Six months ended
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June 30, June 30,
2001 2000
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Cash flow from operating activities
Cash received from customers $ 441,027 $ 426,105
Cash paid to suppliers and employees (257,159) (214,998)
Cash paid to related parties, net (50,009) (59,569)
Income taxes paid (22,259) (20,799)
Interest received, net 7,500 4,464
Other (6,897) 259
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Cash provided by operating activities 112,203 135,462
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Cash flow from investing activities
Proceeds from redemptions of available-for-sale investments 160,979 39,162
Purchases of available-for-sale investments (186,864) (52,411)
Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity investments - 3,000
Purchases of held-to-maturity investments (226) (3,203)
Acquisition, net of cash acquired 558 (16,979)
Proceeds from sale of stock in Nasdaq Europe 9,564 -
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment 21,868 3,755
Purchases of property and equipment (76,884) (45,428)
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Cash used in investing activities (71,005) (72,104)
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Cash flow from financing activities
Decrease in due to banks (8,769) (2,505)
Proceeds from Phase I private placement offering - 254,142
Contributions from minority shareholders - 30,000
Net proceeds from Phase II private placement 63,688 -
Repayment of minority interests in Nasdaq Europe Planning Company Limited (20,000) -
Payments for treasury stock purchases (240,000) -
Increase in long-term debt 246,474 -
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Cash provided by financing activities 41,393 281,637
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents 82,591 344,995
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 262,257 10,598
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 344,848 $ 355,593
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See accompanying notes.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - (continued)
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share amounts)
Six months ended
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June 30, June 30,
2001 2000
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Reconciliation of net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities
Net income (loss) 45,775 (9,441)
Non-cash items included in net income (loss):
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net 101,090
Depreciation and amortization 42,664 28,538
Stock-based compensation 1,276 -
Minority interests 1,765 -
Other non-cash adjustments included in net income (1,258) -
Net change in:
Receivables, net (29,521) (63,307)
Receivables from related parties (12,140) (14,527)
Deferred tax asset (5,890) (10,964)
Other current assets 454 3,778
Other assets (1,739) (1,228)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (7,187) (21,366)
Accrued personnel costs (6,021) (9,934)
Deferred revenue 31,347 71,012
Other accrued liabilities 17,663 54,616
Payables to related parties 8,531 7,755
Accrued pension costs 4,207 1,731
Deferred tax liability 5,856 -
Other liabilities 16,421 (2,291)
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Cash provided by operating activities $ 112,203 $ 135,462
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See accompanying notes.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Basis of Presentation
The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("Nasdaq") is the parent company of Nasdaq
Global Holdings ("Nasdaq Global"); Quadsan Enterprises, Inc. ; Nasdaq
Tools, Inc. ("Nasdaq Tools"); Nasdaq Investment Product Services, Inc.; and
Nasdaq International Market Initiatives, Inc.; collectively referred to as
Nasdaq. These entities are wholly owned by Nasdaq. Nasdaq is a subsidiary
of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (the "NASD").
Nasdaq operates in one segment as defined in the Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 131 "Disclosures About Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information." Nasdaq uses a multiple market maker
system to operate an electronic, screen-based equity market. Nasdaq's
principal business products are issuer, transaction, and market information
services. The majority of this business is transacted with listed
companies, market data vendors, and firms in the broker-dealer industry
within the United States.
All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation. Nasdaq's financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(the "SEC") with respect to the Form 10-Q and reflect all normal recurring
adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair
presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. Pursuant to
such rules and regulations, certain footnote disclosures, which are normally
required under generally accepted accounting principles, have been omitted. It
is recommended that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Nasdaq's Registration
Statement filed on Form 10, as amended, for the twelve months ended December
31, 2000. Nasdaq plans to file promptly an amendment to its Registration
Statement on Form 10 to give effect to the matters described in Note 3 below.
The nature of Nasdaq's business is such that the results of any interim
period may vary significantly from quarter to quarter and may not be
indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year. Certain prior
period amounts reflect reclassifications to conform to the current period's
presentation.
2. Significant Transactions
Nasdaq Europe S.A./N.V.
In June 2001, Nasdaq Europe S.A./N.V. ("Nasdaq Europe"), a pan-European stock
market headquartered in Brussels, sold approximately an 11.0% stake to a group
of eight major U.S. and European securities firms. The sale yielded net
proceeds of approximately $9.6 million and reduced Nasdaq's ownership in
Nasdaq Europe to 60.5% (52.7% after potential dilution of outstanding
warrants). As a result of this transaction, Nasdaq adjusted the carrying value
of its investment in Nasdaq Europe, through stockholder's equity, to reflect
its adjusted share of the book value of Nasdaq Europe.
3. Change in Accounting Principle
On August 17, 2001, Nasdaq concluded discussions with the SEC with respect
to the implementation in its financial statements of Staff Accounting
Bulletin 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements" ("SAB 101"),
which became effective for SEC reporting companies in the fourth quarter of
2000. Nasdaq became a SEC public reporting company on June 29, 2001, the
effective date of its Registration Statement on Form 10. As a result of the
discussions with the SEC, Nasdaq changed its method of accounting for
revenue recognition for certain components of its issuer services revenues.
In accordance and consistent with generally accepted accounting principles,
as SAB 101 was adopted effective the fourth quarter of 2000, the change in
accounting principle has been applied as of January 1, 2000.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
3. Change in Accounting Principle (continued)
In accordance with applicable accounting guidance prior to SAB 101, Nasdaq
recognized revenue for issuer initial listing fees and listing of
additional shares ("LAS") fees in the month the listing occurred or in the
period additional shares were issued, respectively. Nasdaq now recognizes
revenue related to initial listing fees and LAS fees on a straight line
basis over estimated service periods, which are six and four years,
respectively.
As a result of this change in accounting principle, pro forma net income for
the six months ended June 30, 2000, excluding the cumulative effect of the
change in accounting principle on prior years' results, decreased $16.4
million ($0.16 per share) to $91.6 million ($0.91 per share). In addition,
Nasdaq recognized a one-time cumulative effect of a change in accounting
principle in the first quarter of 2000. This cumulative effect of a change in
accounting principle decreased net income in the first six months of 2000 by
$101.1 million ($1.01 per share), resulting in a $9.4 million loss ($0.09 per
share). The adjustment to first quarter 2000 net income for the cumulative
change to prior years' results consists of the following:
(amounts in millions)
Deferred initial listing fees $ 108.5
Deferred LAS fees 60.6
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Total deferred fees 169.1
Deferred income tax benefit (68.0)
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Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $ 101.1
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For the three months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, Nasdaq recognized $11.7
million and $14.3 million in revenue, respectively, that was included in
the cumulative effect adjustment as of January 1, 2000. This revenue
contributed $7.0 million (after income taxes of $4.7 million) and $8.6
million (after income taxes of $5.7 million) to net income for the three
months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. For the six months ended
June 30, 2001 and 2000, Nasdaq recognized $24.0 million and $29.3 million
in revenue, respectively, that was included in the cumulative effect
adjustment as of January 1, 2000. This revenue contributed $14.4 million
(after income taxes of $9.6 million) and $17.5 million (after income taxes
of $11.8 million) to net income for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and
2000, respectively.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
4. Deferred Revenue
Nasdaq's deferred revenue as of June 30, 2001 related to issuer
services fees will be recognized in the following years:
(amounts in thousands)
Fiscal year ended: Initial LAS Annual Total
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2001 $17,426 $16,963 $42,203 $76,592
2002 30,989 27,516 - 58,505
2003 26,348 20,617 - 46,965
2004 21,622 10,066 - 31,688
2005 and thereafter 20,762 1,373 - 22,135
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$117,147 $76,535 $42,203 $235,885
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Nasdaq's deferred revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000
are reflected in the following tables. The additions reflect the issuer
services fees charged during the quarter while the amortization reflects
the issuer services fee revenues recognized during the period based on the
accounting methodology described in Note 3 above.
(amounts in thousands) Initial LAS Annual Total
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Balance at January 1, 2001 $ 127,693 $ 76,651 $ - $ 204,344
Additions 7,496 17,592 83,538 108,626
Amortization (18,042) (17,708) (41,335) (77,085)
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Balance at June 30, 2001 $ 117,147 $ 76,535 $ 42,203 $ 235,885
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(amounts in thousands) Initial LAS Annual Total
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Balance at January 1, 2000 $ 108,476 $ 60,570 $ - $ 169,046
Additions 30,823 28,734 79,409 138,966
Amortization (16,235) (16,049) (38,745) (71,029)
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Balance at June 30, 2000 $ 123,064 $ 73,255 $40,664 $ 236,983
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5. Long-term debt
During the six months ended June 30, 2001, Nasdaq's consolidated long-term
debt increased by $258.4 million to $283.4 million. The increase reflects
$18.4 million of senior debt of Nasdaq Europe, acquired by Nasdaq
during the first quarter of 2001. Of this total, $2.6 million matures in
2003 with the remaining $15.8 million maturing in 2004. The debt is
Euro-denominated with $3.5 million containing contractual fixed interest
rates and $14.9 million containing interest rates based on a fixed premium
above London Interbank Offered Rates.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
5. Long-term debt (continued)
The increase also reflects the issuance of $240.0 million of 4% convertible
subordinated debentures due 2006 (the "Subordinated Debentures") to Hellman
& Friedman Capital Partners IV, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively,
"Hellman & Friedman") on May 3, 2001. The annual 4% coupon will be payable
in arrears in cash and the Subordinated Debentures will be convertible at
any time into an aggregate of 12 million shares of Common Stock at $20.00
per share, subject to adjustment.
On a fully diluted basis, Hellman & Friedman owns an approximate 9.8%
equity interest in Nasdaq. Nasdaq has agreed to use its best efforts to
seek stockholder approval of a charter amendment that would provide for
voting debt in order to permit the holders of Subordinated Debentures to
vote on an as-converted basis on all matters on which common stockholders
have the right to vote, subject to the current five percent voting
limitation in Nasdaq's Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Nasdaq has
granted Hellman & Friedman certain registration rights with respect to the
shares of Common Stock underlying the Subordinated Debentures. In addition,
Hellman & Friedman is permitted to designate one person reasonably
acceptable to Nasdaq for nomination as a director of Nasdaq for so long as
Hellman & Friedman owns Subordinated Debentures and/or shares of Common
Stock issued upon conversion representing at least 50% of the shares of
Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Subordinated Debentures
initially purchased. Effective May 3, 2001, F. Warren Hellman was elected
to Nasdaq's Board of Directors pursuant to the foregoing provision.
6. Commitments and Contingencies
In October 2000, Nasdaq entered into a contract with OptiMark, Inc. under
which OptiMark was engaged to provide software development services in
connection with the development of the SuperMontage system. In May 2001,
Nasdaq entered into a revised contract with OptiMark, under which the
Company will make guaranteed payments of $0.7 million per month through
December 31, 2001 related to the design of the system.
Nasdaq may be subject to claims arising out of the conduct of its business.
Currently, there are certain legal proceedings pending against Nasdaq.
Management believes, based upon the opinion of counsel, that any
liabilities or settlements arising from these proceedings will not have a
material effect on the financial position or results of operations of
Nasdaq. Management is not aware of any unasserted claims or assessments
that would have a material adverse effect on the financial position and the
results of operations of Nasdaq.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
7. Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income is calculated in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income." Comprehensive income combines net income and certain items that
directly affect stockholders' equity, such as foreign currency translation
adjustments. The components of comprehensive income for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 were as follows:
Three months ended Six months ended
(amounts in millions) June 30, June 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net income $ 19.6 $ 45.3 $ 45.8 $ (9.4)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments (2.8) 0.4 0.7 (0.4)
Foreign currency translation adjustment (1.8) - (2.9) -
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Total comprehensive income $ 15.0 $ 45.7 $ 43.6 $ (9.8)
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8. Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share
On May 3, 2001, Nasdaq used the net proceeds from the sale of the
Subordinated Debentures (see Note 5) to purchase 18,461,538 shares of
Common Stock from the NASD for $13.00 per share for an aggregate purchase
price of approximately $240.0 million. In connection with the transaction,
Nasdaq and the NASD have agreed to enter into an Investor Rights Agreement
pursuant to which Nasdaq will grant the NASD certain demand and piggyback
registration rights with respect to the shares of Common Stock owned by the
NASD.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
8. Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share (continued)
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted
earnings per share.
Three months ended Six months ended
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June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
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(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data) 2001 2000 2001 2000
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Numerator:
Net income before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle $ 19,582 $ 45,299 $ 45,775 $ 91,649
Numerator for basic earnings per share before cumulative
effect of change in accounting principle 19,582 45,299 45,775 91,649
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - - - (101,090)
Numerator for basic earnings per share for accounting
change - - - (101,090)
Net income (loss) $ 19,582 $ 45,299 $ 45,775 $ (9,441)
Numerator for basic earnings per share $ 19,582 $ 45,299 $ 45,775 $ (9,441)
Interest impact of convertible debt, net of tax 902 - 902 -
Numerator for diluted earnings per share $ 20,484 $ 45,299 $ 46,677 $ (9,441)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares 116,925,848 100,780,123 122,304,373 100,390,062
Denominator for basic earnings per share 116,925,848 100,780,123 122,304,373 100,390,062
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options - - - -
Employee restricted stock 39,857 - 26,523 -
Convertible debt assumed converted into common 7,648,352 - 3,845,304 -
Denominator for diluted earnings per share 124,614,057 100,780,123 126,176,200 100,390,062
Basic earnings per share before cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle $ 0.17 $ 0.45 $ 0.37 $ 0.91
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Diluted earnings per share before cumulative effect of $ 0.16 $ 0.45 $ 0.37 $ 0.91
change in accounting principle =================================================================
Basic earnings (loss) per share for accounting change $ - $ - $ - $ (1.01)
=================================================================
Diluted earnings (loss) per share for change
in accounting principle $ - $ - $ - $ (1.01)
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Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.17 $ 0.45 $ 0.37 $ (0.09)
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.16 $ 0.45 $ 0.37 $ (0.09)
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THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
8. Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share (continued)
For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2001, the Subordinated
Debentures were convertible into 12.0 million shares of Common Stock at a
conversion price of $20.00 per share, subject to adjustment. For purposes
of calculating diluted earnings per share, the Subordinated Debentures were
assumed to be converted into shares of Common Stock, on a weighted average
basis, since basic earnings per share exceeded interest (net of tax) per
share obtainable upon conversion.
The option awards made during the first quarter of 2001 were not included
in computing diluted earnings per share as their effect was not dilutive.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion of the financial condition and results of
operations of Nasdaq should be read in conjunction with the condensed
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in
this Form 10-Q.
Change in Accounting Principle
On August 17, 2001, Nasdaq concluded discussions with the SEC with respect to
the implementation in its financial statements of SAB 101. SAB 101 became
effective for SEC public reporting companies in the fourth quarter of 2000.
Nasdaq became an SEC public reporting company on June 29, 2001, the effective
date of its Registration Statement on Form 10.
As a result of the discussions with the SEC, Nasdaq changed its method of
accounting for revenue recognition for certain components of its issuer
services revenues. In accordance and consistent with generally accepted
accounting principles, as SAB 101 was adopted effective the fourth quarter of
2000, the change in accounting principle has been applied as of January 1,
2000. In accordance with applicable accounting guidance prior to SAB 101,
Nasdaq recognized revenue for issuer initial listing fees and LAS fees in the
month the listing occurred or in the period additional shares were issued,
respectively. Nasdaq now recognizes revenue related to initial listing fees
and LAS fees on a straight line basis over estimated service periods, which
are six and four years, respectively.
As a result of this change in accounting principle, net income for the six
months ended June 30, 2000, excluding the cumulative effect of the change
in accounting principle on prior year's results, decreased $16.4 million
($1.64 per share) to $91.6 million ($0.91 per share). In addition, Nasdaq
recognized a one-time cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
in the first quarter of 2000. This cumulative effect of a change in
accounting principle decreased net income in the first six months of 2000
by $101.1 million ($1.01 per share), resulting in a $9.4 million loss
($0.09 per share). The adjustment to first quarter 2000 net income for the
cumulative change to prior years' results consists of the following:
(amounts in millions)
Deferred initial listing fees $ 108.5
Deferred LAS fees 60.6
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Total Deferred Fees 169.1
Deferred income tax benefit (68.0)
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Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $ 101.1
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For the three months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, Nasdaq recognized $11.7
million and $14.3 million in revenue, respectively, that was included in
the cumulative effect adjustment as of January 1, 2000. This revenue
contributed $7.0 million (after income taxes of $4.7 million) and $8.6
million (after income taxes of $5.7 million) to net income for the three
months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. For the six months ended
June 30, 2001 and 2000, Nasdaq recognized $24.0 million and $29.3 million
in revenue, respectively, that was included in the cumulative effect
adjustment as of January 1, 2000. This revenue contributed $14.4 million
(after income taxes of $9.6 million) and $17.5 million (after income taxes
of $11.8 million) to net income for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and
2000, respectively.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
Change in Accounting Principle (continued)
The following table compares net income under the former accounting to net
income under the new accounting method:
Six months ended Six months ended
June 30, 2001 June 30, 2000
(amounts in millions) ---------------------- ----------------------
Net income, before implementation of SAB 101 $ 40.3 $ 108.1
Increase due to recognition of prior period fees, included in
the cumulative effect adjustment as of 1/1/00, net of taxes 14.4 17.5
Increase due to recognition of prior period fees, subsequent
to the cumulative effect adjustment, net of taxes 6.4 -
Decrease due to deferral of current period fees, net of taxes (15.3) (33.9)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of - (101.1)
taxes ----- -------
Net income (loss) $45.8 $ (9.4)
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Business Environment
Daily share volume in the second quarter slowed to 1.9 billion shares per day
from the record volume experienced in the first quarter of 2001 of 2.1 billion
shares per day, due in large part to the weaker and uncertain economy. Further
slowing is expected in the third quarter with an upswing possible in the final
quarter of 2001. Based on historic seasonal patterns, third quarter activity
is the lowest of the year with volume increases in the fourth quarter. In
addition, further reductions in interest rates could lead to improving
conditions in the U.S. equity market, resulting in more equity offerings and
increased transaction activity. A slowly improving economy may help delistings
to stabilize over the latter half of 2001. However, should the outlook for the
general economy remain uncertain, the equity market could be negatively
affected and the number of initial public offerings ("IPO"s) is expected to
remain down from a year ago. Further reductions in online retail trade
activity and the elimination of additional staff at broker-dealers could
reduce the demand for both market information and transactions services. If
market levels continue to decline, fewer companies may elect to go public or
issue additional shares, thus reducing issuer services revenue.
Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000
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Nasdaq reported net income of $19.6 million for the quarter ended June 30,
2001, representing a decrease of 56.7% from net income of $45.3 million for
the quarter ended June 30, 2000.
Revenues
Nasdaq's revenues increased from $211.5 million for the quarter ended June
30, 2000 to $221.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2001,
representing a 4.6% increase.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
Transaction services
For the quarter ended June 30, 2001, transaction services revenues of $110.4
million increased $18.2 million from $92.2 million for the quarter ended June
30, 2000, an increase of 19.7%. Transaction services consist of SelectNet,
Small Order Execution System ("SOES(sm)"), Automated Confirmation Transaction
Service ("ACT(sm)"), the Nasdaq Workstation II, and other related execution
services.
SelectNet, the high-volume automated execution service, provided revenues
of $31.3 million, an increase of $4.0 million or 14.7% for the quarter
ended June 30, 2001 from $27.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2000,
due to an increase in trade volume. SelectNet fees are charged on a per
transaction basis.
SOES, a system providing for the automatic execution of small orders,
provided revenues of $9.5 million, an increase of $2.1 million or 28.4% for
the quarter ended June 30, 2001 from $7.4 million for the quarter ended
June 30, 2000, due to an increase in volume of SOES executions. SOES fees
are charged on a per transaction basis.
On July 30, 2001, Nasdaq fully implemented the Nasdaq National Market Execution
System (also known as "SuperSOES(sm)"). SuperSOES is designed to provide
capability for automatic execution of buy and sell orders for market makers,
electronic communication networks ("ECNs"), and institutional and retail
customers, as well as streamline Nasdaq's transaction systems. SuperSOES
combines features of the existing SelectNet and SOES execution systems and is
only available for securities listed on The Nasdaq National Market tier of The
Nasdaq Stock Market. Securities listed on The Nasdaq SmallCap Market will
continue to be traded through SOES and SelectNet. SuperSOES is expected to
result in the migration of significant transaction volume, and its
corresponding revenue, from SelectNet and SOES to SuperSOES. The changes in
the fee schedule for SelectNet and the introduction of the SuperSOES fee
schedule at the time of implementation of SuperSOES may have a negative effect
on revenue in future quarters.
ACT, an automated service that provides the post-execution steps of reporting
price, volume comparison and clearing of pre-negotiated trades as well as risk
management services, provided revenues of $21.9 million, an increase of $0.6
million for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 from $21.3 million for the quarter
ended June 30, 2000, due to various pricing changes enacted subsequent to
March 31, 2000. These fee changes include a cap on risk management fees, price
reductions on certain existing services, and a rule change that eliminated
charges for certain transactions.
The Nasdaq Workstation II is the trader's direct connection to Nasdaq's quote
and trade execution facilities, providing quotation services, automated trade
executions, real-time reporting, trade negotiations and clearing. This trading
device, along with application programming interfaces, provided revenues of
$38.4 million, an increase of $8.6 million or 28.9% for the quarter ended June
30, 2001 from $29.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2000. This increase
is due to a larger customer base as well as higher fees associated with
expanded network capacity. Nasdaq Workstation II fees are charged monthly
based upon the number of authorized logon identifications.
Market Information Services
For the quarter ended June 30, 2001, market information revenues of $55.5
million decreased $17.5 million from $73.0 million for the quarter ended
June 30, 2000, a decrease of 24.0%. Market information consists of Nasdaq's
Level 1 services, Nasdaq Quotation Dissemination Service, Nasdaq InterMarket
tape revenues and other related services.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
Market Information Services (continued)
Nasdaq's Level 1 service provides subscribers with current inside quote and
most recent price at which the last sale or purchase was transacted for a
specific security. Fees for professional users are based on monthly
subscriptions to terminals or access lines. Non-professional users have the
option to access this information through either a flat monthly rate or a
per query usage charge. Level 1 revenues decreased by approximately $13.3
million or 29.0% to $32.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 from
$45.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2000. The reduction in
revenues is primarily due to a decrease in demand for the non-professional
per query usage service.
Nasdaq Quotation Dissemination Service provides subscribers with the quotes of
each individual market maker and ECN, in addition to the inside quotes and
last transaction prices. Nasdaq Quotation Dissemination Service revenues
decreased by approximately $7.2 million or 33.6% to $14.2 million for the
quarter ended June 30, 2001 from $21.4 million for the quarter ended June 30,
2000. This reduction reflects the introduction of the non-professional service
fee. Although the number of Nasdaq Quotation Dissemination Service subscribers
increased in total, those eligible for the new reduced non-professional fee
led to a decrease in total revenues.
Nasdaq InterMarket tape revenues are derived from data revenue generated by
the Consolidated Quotation Plan and Consolidated Tape Association Plan
(collectively, the "CQA/CTA Plans"). The information collected under the
CQ/CTA Plans is sold to data vendors, who in turn sell it to the public.
Nasdaq's InterMarket revenue is directly related to the percentage of trades
in exchange listed securities that are executed in a Nasdaq facility and
reported through the CQA/CTA Plans. Nasdaq InterMarket tape revenues increased
by approximately $2.0 million or 37.7% to $7.3 million for the quarter ended
June 30, 2001, from $5.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2000.
Issuer Services
Issuer services revenues increased to $38.8 million for the quarter ended
June 30, 2001 from $36.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2000, an
increase of 5.7%.
Issuer services revenues are derived from fees for initial listings, LAS, and
annual renewal fees for companies listed on Nasdaq. Fees are generally
calculated based upon total shares outstanding for the issuing firm. These
fees are initially deferred and amortized over the estimated periods for which
the services are provided. Revenues from initial listings and LAS are
amortized over six and four years, respectively, and annual fees are amortized
on a pro-rata basis over the calendar year.
Initial listing revenues increased $0.7 million or 8.4% from $8.3 million in
the quarter ended June 30, 2000 to $9.0 million in the quarter ended June 30,
2001. Listing of additional shares revenue increased $0.7 million or 8.5% from
$8.2 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2000 to $8.9 million in the quarter
ended June 30, 2001.
Actual initial listing and LAS fees charged during the three months ended June
30, 2001 decreased due to significantly reduced IPO activity and capital
raising activity by current issuers.
Annual renewal revenues increased by $0.7 million or 3.5% from $20.1
million for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 to $20.8 million for the
quarter ended June 30, 2001.
Other Revenues
Other revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 totaled $16.6 million, up
from $9.6 million in the second quarter of 2000, an increase of 72.9%. This
growth was primarily due to increased revenues related to the Nasdaq 100
Trust.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
Direct Expenses
Direct expenses increased 44.8% to $163.3 million for the second quarter of
2001 from $112.8 million for the second quarter of 2000.
Compensation and benefits expense increased $13.2 million or 39.4% to $46.7
million for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 from $33.5 million for the quarter
ended June 30, 2000. This increase is due to a number of factors, including
the transfer of positions from the NASD associated with the restructuring, new
positions required to support strategic initiatives, and severance and
outplacement expenses associated with the staff reduction made during the
quarter. In response to the softening market conditions, Nasdaq implemented a
staff reduction plan in June 2001 that eliminated 137 positions, or
approximately 10% of the workforce.
Marketing and advertising expense decreased to $4.9 million for the second
quarter of 2001 from $5.6 million for the second quarter of 2000, a
decrease of 12.5%, due to the cancellation of the spring advertising
campaign.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $6.2 million or 39.5% to
$21.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 from $15.7 million for
the quarter ended June 30, 2000 due to a higher overall asset base to
support hardware processing capacity and current initiatives, including
capital leases for Nasdaq's MarketSite, located in New York City's Times
Square.
Professional and contract services expense increased to $14.8 million for the
second quarter of 2001 from $10.9 million for the second quarter of 2000, an
increase of 35.8%, primarily due to increase support of SuperMontage and
Primex development, future technology design planning, and potential
acquisition costs. SuperMontage is an improved user interface designed to
refine how market participants can access, process, display, and integrate
orders and quotes in Nasdaq. Primex is a new electronic trading platform.
Computer operations and data communications expense increased to $46.5
million for the second quarter of 2001 from $34.7 million for the second
quarter of 2000, an increase of $11.8 million or 34.0%. The computer
operations component of the costs increased $2.3 million from the second
quarter of 2000 to the second quarter of 2001 due to increases in
maintenance to support a higher asset base. Data communications costs
increased $9.5 million due to increased charges for upgraded bandwidth and
processing speed, which is commensurate with the increase in Nasdaq
Workstation II revenues as discussed above.
Occupancy expense increased $2.4 million or 49.0% to $7.3 million for the
quarter ended June 30, 2001 from $4.9 million for the quarter ended June
30, 2000, primarily due to new leased space at Nasdaq's corporate offices
located at One Liberty Plaza, New York, New York, new office space in
Trumbull, Connecticut as well as leasehold improvements to the data center
in Rockville, Maryland.
The remaining direct expenses increased 185.1% from $7.4 million for the
quarter ended June 30, 2000 to $21.1 million for the quarter ended June 30,
2001. This increase is due primarily to foreign losses and also to a write-off
related to the impairment of certain assets, and increased education,
training, travel and supply expenses from the expanded Nasdaq workforce.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
Support Costs
Support costs from related parties decreased by $1.7 million to $25.3
million for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 from $27.0 million for the
quarter ended June 30, 2000. Surveillance and other regulatory charges from
NASD Regulation, Inc. increased by $2.0 million to $22.0 million for the
quarter ended June 30, 2001 from $20.0 million for the quarter ended June
30, 2000. Support costs from the NASD decreased $1.1 million to $6.9
million for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 from $8.0 million for the
quarter ended June 30, 2000. In addition, contributing to the decrease was
an increase in the amount of Nasdaq costs charged to the American Stock
Exchange, LLC of $2.6 million to $3.6 million for the three months ended
June 30, 2001 from $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000.
Amounts charged to related parties are netted against charges from related
parties in the "Support cost from related parties, net" line item on the
Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Income Taxes
Nasdaq's income tax provision was $16.8 million for the second quarter of
2001 versus $29.1 million for the second quarter of 2000. The effective tax
rate was 46.1% for the second quarter of 2001 compared to 39.2% for the
second quarter of 2000. The increase in Nasdaq's effective tax rate was
primarily due to its foreign losses for which no tax benefit is taken.
Results of Operations
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000
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Nasdaq reported net income of $45.8 million for the six months ended June 30,
2001, compared to a loss of $9.4 million for the six months ended June 30,
2000. Compared to pro forma net income for the first half of 2000 of $91.6
million, excluding cumulative the effect of the change in accounting, net
income decreased by $45.9 million, or 50.0%.
Revenues
Nasdaq's revenues increased from $418.5 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2000 to $444.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001,
representing a 6.1% increase.
Transaction Services
For the six months ended June 30, 2001, transaction services revenues of
$221.2 million increased $21.3 million from $199.9 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2000, an increase of 10.7%. Transaction services
consist of SelectNet, SOES, ACT, the Nasdaq Workstation II, and other
related execution services.
SelectNet provided revenues of $63.6 million, an increase of $7.5 million
or 13.4%, for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from $56.1 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2000, due to an increase in trade volume.
SOES provided revenues of $19.1 million, an increase of $3.9 million or
25.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from $15.4 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2000, due to an increase in volume of SOES
executions. SOES fees are charged on a per transaction basis.
On July 30, 2001 Nasdaq fully implemented SuperSOES. SuperSOES combines
features of the existing SelectNet and SOES execution systems and is only
available for securities listed on The Nasdaq National Market. Securities
listed on The Nasdaq SmallCap Market will continue to be traded through SOES
and SelectNet. SuperSOES is expected to result in the migration of significant
transaction volume, and its corresponding revenue, from SelectNet and SOES to
SuperSOES. The changes in the fee schedule for SelectNet and the introduction
of the SuperSOES fee schedule at the time of implementation of SuperSOES may
have a negative effect on revenue in future quarters.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
Transaction Services (continued)
ACT provided revenues of $47.0 million, a decrease of $7.7 million or 14.1%
for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from $54.7 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2000, due to various pricing changes enacted
subsequent to March 31, 2000. These changes include a cap on risk
management fees, price reductions on certain existing services, and a rule
change that eliminated charges for certain transactions.
Nasdaq Workstation II, along with application programming interfaces,
provided $74.7 million, an increase of $17.2 million or 29.9% for the six
months ended June 30, 2001 from $57.5 million for the six months ended June
30, 2000. This increase is due to a larger customer base as well as higher
fees associated with expanded network capacity. Nasdaq Workstation II fees
are charged monthly based upon the number of authorized logon
identifications.
Market Information Services
For the six months ended June 30, 2001, market information revenues of
$118.7 million decreased $15.9 million or 11.8% from $134.6 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2000. Market information consists of Nasdaq Level
1 service, Nasdaq Quotation Dissemination Service, Nasdaq InterMarket tape
revenues and other related services.
Nasdaq's Level 1 service revenues decreased by approximately $11.9 million
or 14.3% to $71.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from $83.3
million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. This reduction in revenues
is due primarily to a decrease in demand for non-professional per query
service.
Nasdaq Quotation Dissemination Service revenues decreased by approximately
$9.4 million or 24.0% to $29.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001
from $39.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. This reduction
reflects the introduction of the non-professional service fee. Although the
number of Nasdaq Quotation Dissemination Service subscribers increased in
total, those eligible for the new reduced non-professional fee led to a
decrease in total revenues.
Nasdaq InterMarket tape revenues increased by approximately $4.0 million or
35.4% to $15.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001, from $11.3
million for the six months ended June 30, 2000.
Issuer Services
Issuer services revenues increased to $77.1 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2001 from $71.0 million for the six months ended June 30,
2000, an increase of 8.6%.
Issuer services revenues are derived from fees for initial listings, LAS, and
annual renewal fees for companies listed on Nasdaq. Fees are generally
calculated based upon total shares outstanding for the issuing firm. These
fees are initially deferred and amortized over the estimated periods for which
the services are provided. Revenues from initial listings and LAS are
amortized over six and four years, respectively, and annual fees are amortized
on a pro-rata basis over the calendar year.
Initial listing revenues increased $1.8 million or 11.1% from $16.2 million in
the six months ended June 30, 2000 to $18.0 million in the six months ended
June 30, 2001. LAS shares revenue increased $1.7 million or 10.6% from $16.0
million in the six months ended June 30, 2000 to $17.7 million in the six
months ended June 30, 2001.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
Issuer Services (continued)
Actual initial listing and LAS fees charged during the six months ended June
30, 2001 decreased due to significantly reduced IPO activity and capital
raising activity by current issuers. The amortization of deferred Initial and
LAS fees exceeded new fees charged during the six months ended June 30, 2001
by $10.7 million due to the significant decrease in initial listings on Nasdaq
from 342 companies in the six months ended June 30, 2000 to 69 companies in
the six months ended June 30, 2001.
Annual renewal revenues increased by $2.6 million or 6.7% from $38.7
million for the six months ended June 30, 2000 to $41.3 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2001.
Other Revenues
Other revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2001 totaled $27.1 million,
up from $12.9 million in the first half of 2000, an increase of 110.1%. This
growth was primarily due to increased revenues related to the Nasdaq 100
Trust.
Direct Expenses
Direct expenses increased 45.5% to $317.5 million for the first half of
2001 from $218.2 million for the first half of 2000.
Compensation and benefits expense increased to $85.8 million for the first
half of 2001 from $62.1 million for the first half of 2000, an increase of
$23.7 million or 38.2%. This increase is due to a number of factors, including
the transfer of positions from the NASD associated with the restructuring, new
positions required to support strategic initiatives, and severance and
outplacement expenses associated with the staff reduction made during the
quarter. In response to softening market conditions, Nasdaq implemented a
staff reduction plan in June 2001 that eliminated 137 positions, or
approximately 10% of the workforce.
Marketing and advertising expense decreased to $11.6 million for the first
six months of 2001 from $22.9 million for the first six months of 2000, a
decrease of 49.3%, due to the cancellation of the spring advertising
campaign.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $14.2 million or 49.8% to
$42.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from $28.5 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2000 due to a higher overall asset base to
support current initiatives, such as SuperMontage and Primex.
Professional and contract services expense increased to $31.6 million for the
first half of 2001 from $21.2 million for the first half of 2000, an increase
of $10.4 million or 49.1%, in support of SuperMontage and Primex development,
future technology design planning, and potential acquisition costs.
Computer operations and data communications expense increased $26.1 million or
42.2% to $87.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from $61.8 for
the six months ended June 30, 2000. The computer operations component of the
costs increased $6.7 million from the first half of 2000 to the first half of
2001 due to increases in maintenance to support a higher asset base. Data
communications costs increased $19.4 million due to increased charges for
upgraded bandwidth and processing speed that is commensurate with the increase
in Nasdaq Workstation II revenues as discussed above.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
Direct Expenses (continued)
Bad debt expense increased to $13.0 million for the first six months of
2001 from $2.1 million for the first half of 2000 reflecting an increase in
bad debt reserves commensurate with growth in Nasdaq's account receivables
and a reserve relating to the bankruptcy filing by Bridge Information
Systems, Inc.
Occupancy expense increased $5.5 million or 68.8% to $13.5 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2001 from $8.0 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2000, primarily due to Nasdaq's new corporate offices, located at
One Liberty Plaza, New York, New York, new office space in Trumbull,
Connecticut and leasehold improvements to the Rockville, Maryland data
center.
The remaining direct expenses increased $19.9 million to $31.4 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2001 from $11.5 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2000, due primarily to foreign losses and also to increased
education, training, travel and supply expenses from the expanded Nasdaq
workforce as well as a write-off related to the impairment of certain assets
taken during the second quarter of 2001.
Support Costs
Support costs from related parties decreased by $1.1 million to $51.7
million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from $52.8 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2000. Surveillance and other regulatory charges
from NASDR increased by $3.1 million to $40.9 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2001 from $37.8 million for the six months ended June 30,
2000. Support costs from the NASD decreased $2.3 million to $16.2 million
for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from $18.5 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2000. In addition, contributing to the decrease was
an increase in the amount of Nasdaq costs charged to the American Stock
Exchange LLC of $1.8 million to $5.4 million for the six months ended June
30, 2001 from $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000.
Income Taxes
Nasdaq's income tax provision was $38.6 million for the first half of 2001
versus $60.3 million for the first half of 2000. The effective tax rate was
45.7% for the first half of 2001 compared to 39.7% for the first six months
of 2000. The increase in Nasdaq's effective tax rate was primarily due to
its foreign losses for which no tax benefit is taken.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
June 30, 2001 compared to December 31, 2000
Cash and cash equivalents and available-for-sale securities totaled $600.0
million at June 30, 2001, an increase of $105.6 million from $494.4 million
at December 31, 2000. Working capital increased $94.3 million to $527.1
million as of June 30, 2001, from $432.8 million as of December 31, 2000.
Cash and cash equivalents increased $82.6 million from December 31, 2000 to
$344.8 million as of June 30, 2001, primarily due to cash provided by
operating activities of $112.2 million and cash provided by financing
activities of $41.4 million, partially offset by cash used in investing
activities of $71.0 million.
For the six months ended June 30, 2001, operating activities provided net
cash inflows of $112.2 million, primarily due to cash received from
customers of $441.0 million less cash paid to suppliers, employees, and
related parties of $307.2 million and income taxes paid of $22.3 million.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
June 30, 2001 compared to December 31, 2000 (continued)
Net cash used in investing activities was $71.0 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2001, due in part to capital expenditures related to
SuperMontage, Primex, global initiatives and general capacity increases.
The remaining cash used in investing activities is attributable to
purchases of investments with the proceeds of the second phase of Nasdaq's
private placement of Common Stock that closed in January 2001 and receipts
from the sales and maturities of investments.
Cash provided by financing activities was approximately $41.4 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2001 primarily due to the sale of its Subordinated
Debentures to Hellman & Friedman on May 3, 2001, Nasdaq yielded gross proceeds
of approximately $240.0 million and net proceeds received from the second
phase of its private placement described above that equaled approximately
$63.7 million. Nasdaq used the proceeds to repurchase 18,461,538 shares of
common stock from the NASD for $13.00 per share for an aggregate purchase
price of approximately $240.0 million. During the six months ended June 30,
2001, Nasdaq also repayed approximately $20.0 million to the venture partners
who participated in Nasdaq Europe Planning Company Limited. Nasdaq will use
the proceeds to invest in new technology, implement and form strategic
alliances, implement competitive pricing of its services and build its brand
through marketing programs.
Nasdaq believes that the liquidity provided by existing cash and cash
equivalents, investments, and cash generated from operations will provide
sufficient capital to meet operating requirements. Nasdaq has generated
positive cash flows annually in each of the five years since 1996 and
believes that it will continue to do so in the future to meet both short
and long term operating requirements.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure of Market Risk
Nasdaq is exposed to potential loss from financial market risks that may
occur as a result of changes in interest rates. Its exposure to these risks
has not materially changed since December 31, 2000.
For a further discussion, refer to "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Quantitative and
Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk" included in Nasdaq's Registration
Statement on Form 10, as amended.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 2 Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
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(c) On May 3, 2001, Nasdaq sold $240.0 million in aggregate principal
amount of its Subordinated Debentures to Hellman & Friedman.
The Subordinated Debentures are convertible at any time into an
aggregate of 12.0 million shares of Common Stock, reflecting a
conversion price of $20.00 per share, subject to adjustment.
Hellman & Friedman owns approximately 9.8% of Nasdaq on an
as-converted basis. Nasdaq has granted Hellman & Friedman certain
registration rights with respect to the shares of Common Stock
underlying the Subordinated Debentures. The Subordinated
Debentures were sold in a private transaction pursuant to Section
4(2) of the Securities Act, which exempts sales of securities that
do not involve a public offering. No underwriter was used in this
transaction.
Nasdaq approved a maximum of 500,000 shares of Common Stock for
sale pursuant to its Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the offering
period ended June 29, 2001. The final number of shares actually
sold pursuant to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan has not been
determined as of the date of this filing. The foregoing sales of
shares of Common Stock were made pursuant to Rule 701 under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which exempts issuances of
securities under certain written compensatory employee benefit
plans.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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At the annual meeting of stockholders of Nasdaq held on May 15, 2001, the
following matters were submitted to a vote of security holders:
1. A proposal was submitted for the election of five Class 1
Directors to the Nasdaq Board of Directors. The results for the
nominees were as follows: Frank E. Baxter - 98,816,984 votes for,
16,100 votes withheld; Michael Clark - 98,816,974 votes for,
16,110 votes withheld; Kenneth D. Pasternak - 98,808,484 votes
for, 24,600 votes withheld; Hardwick Simmons - 98,816,974 votes
for, 16,110 votes withheld; and Arvind Sodhani - 98,816,684 for;
16,400 votes withheld. The terms of the following directors
continued after the annual meeting: H. Furlong Baldwin, Michael
Casey, F. Warren Hellman, E. Stanley O'Neal, Vikram S. Pandit,
David Pottruck, Arthur Rock, Richard C. Romano, Sir Martin
Sorrell, and Frank G. Zarb. Effective upon the conclusion of the
annual meeting, the Nasdaq Board of Directors voted to increase
its size by three and elected Josef Ackermann, John D. Markese,
and William S. Cohen to the Board of Directors.
2. A proposal was submitted to ratify the adoption of Nasdaq's Equity
Incentive Plan (the "Incentive Plan"). The Incentive Plan was
approved by Nasdaq's Board of Directors on December 6, 2000 and
provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified
stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and other
stock-based awards. The results were 98,772,974 votes for, 46,210
against, and 13,900 abstaining, and the proposal was adopted.
3. A proposal was submitted to ratify the adoption of Nasdaq's
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "Stock Purchase Plan"). The
Stock Purchase Plan was approved by Nasdaq's Board of Directors on
December 6, 2000 and provides employees of Nasdaq and its
subsidiaries with an opportunity to purchase shares of Nasdaq's
common stock through annual offerings financed by payroll
deductions and/or lump sum payment contributions. The results were
98,781,074 votes for, 42,910 against, and 9,100 abstaining, and
the proposal was adopted.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
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(a) Exhibits:
The following exhibit is filed as part of this Quarterly Report.
11.01 Computation of Per Share Earnings (omitted in accordance
with section (b)(11) of Item 601 of Regulation S-K. The
calculation of per share earnings is set forth in Part I,
Item 1, in Note 8 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share)).
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
Nasdaq did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the three months
ended June 30, 2001.
Signatures
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: August 20, 2001 By: /s/ David P. Warren
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Name: David P. Warren
Title: Executive Vice President
and Acting Chief Financial
Officer
Date: August 20, 2001 By: /s/ Edward S. Knight
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Name: Edward S. Knight
Title: Executive Vice President
and General Counsel
