Market Cap Segment Review at NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchanges

Copenhagen/Helsinki/Reykjavik/Stockholm, December 18, 2009 — NASDAQ OMX reports that the semi-annual review of its Nordic market capitalization (market cap) segments has been completed. The revision is based on average market cap value in November 2009. Together with indexes and sector classifications, the market cap segmentation is a tool to increase visibility for companies listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic exchanges in Copenhagen, Helsinki, Reykjavik and Stockholm. Effective January 4, 2010, the following four companies will change segment: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Company | Present | New Segment | Listing venue | | | Segment | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Atlantic Petroleum P/F | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Copenhagen/Reykja | | | | | vik | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | LifeCycle Pharma A/S | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Copenhagen | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Net Entertainment NE AB | Small Cap | Mid Cap | Stockholm | | ser. B | | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Schaumann Properties | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Copenhagen | | A/S | | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In line with classification amendments announced earlier this year, the Nordic market cap segments will be reviewed annually instead of semi-annually. Hence, the following cap segment revision will take effect in January 2011 based on market value in November 2010. About the market cap segments Companies belong to a market cap segment (Small-, Mid- and Large Cap) based on its average market value during the given review month. Companies with a market value exceeding EUR 1 billion are in the group of “Large Cap”, while companies with a market value smaller than EUR 150 million belong to “Small Cap”. Companies with a market value between EUR 150 billion and EUR 1 billion belong to the “Mid Cap” segment. The market cap segmentation shall be revised based on market value in November of each year with adjustments taking effect in January the following year. About NASDAQ OMX The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's largest exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents, with approximately 3,700 listed companies. NASDAQ OMX offers multiple capital raising solutions to companies around the globe, including its U.S. listings market, NASDAQ OMX Nordic, NASDAQ OMX Baltic, NASDAQ OMX First North, and the U.S. 144A sector. The company offers trading across multiple asset classes including equities, derivatives, debt, commodities, structured products and exchange-traded funds. NASDAQ OMX technology supports the operations of over 70 exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories in more than 50 countries. NASDAQ OMX Nordic and NASDAQ OMX Baltic are not legal entities but describe the common offering from NASDAQ OMX exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information about NASDAQ OMX, visit http://www.nasdaqomx.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 no 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. There can be no assurance that the FSA will give the NASDAQ OMX applicant the authorization and permissions which it seeks. - # - Media Contacts: Anna Rasin +46 8 405 66 12 anna.rasin@nasdaqomx.com Carl Norell +46 8 405 66 39 carl.norell@nasdaqomx.com

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