NASDAQ Q&A

1. What are your exchanges basic listing requirements (market capitalization, operating history, revenue, income, etc.)?

The NASDAQ comprises the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the NASDAQ Global Market and the NASDAQ Capital Market. Consequently, the listing requirements for the NASDAQ are far too extensive to list here particularly since each market has three different standards.

2. What is the average market capitalization of companies listed on your exchange? What is the total market capitalization?

The NASDAQ total market cap, as of July 31, 2007, is $4,532.8 billion. As a consequence of it multiple markets an average market cap is not appropriate.

3. What proportion of companies listed on your exchange are based in the exchange’s home country?

Are there any particular roadblocks that would exist for foreign companies seeking a listing on this exchange?

• As of July 31, 2007, the NASDAQ comprises 3,156 companies of which 2,842 are U.S. companies (314 foreign). The roadblocks would have to do with features of U.S. law that apply to foreign companies that list in the U.S., whether on the NYSE or NASDAQ. One concern for foreign companies wishing to list on the exchanges would be compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which applies to all public companies.

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