The Board of OMX response to the increased bid from NASDAQ and Borse Dubai

The Board of OMX notes the joint announcement by NASDAQ and Borse Dubai to increase its cash offer to 265 SEK per share for each OMX share.

“This move is an acknowledgement that we have taken the right decision when choosing a strategic route. Our ability to take the next step increases by strengthening the OMX Nordic Exchange through increased exposure of Nordic listed shares. Likewise we will be able to expand the OMX exchange technology offering beyond the 50 countries and 60 customers of today,” says Urban Bäckström, Chairman of OMX.

The Board of OMX will take today’s announcement into consideration in its assessment of the implications of the structure proposed by NASDAQ and Borse Dubai on September 20, 2007.