SEC Filing - Nasdaq, Inc.

Dated: May 17, 2016

NASDAQ, INC.

/s/ Edward S. Knight

Edward S. Knight

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2016 (May 17, 2016)

Nasdaq, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

000-32651

52-1165937

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

One Liberty Plaza, New York, New York 10006

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +1 212 401 8700

No change since last report

(Former Name or Address, If Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On May 17, 2016, Nasdaq, Inc. issued (i) a press release announcing its intention to commence a public offering of Euro-denominated senior notes due 2023 pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Offering”), and (ii) a press release announcing the pricing of €600 million aggregate principal amount of its 1.750% senior notes due 2023 (the “Senior Notes”) pursuant to the Offering, at a public offering price of 99.408% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes. A copy of the press release announcing the proposed Offering is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and a copy of the press release announcing the pricing of the Offering is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and each press release is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:


Exhibit Number		Description

99.1		Nasdaq, Inc. Press Release Announcing the Launch of the Offering, dated May 17, 2016.

99.2		Nasdaq, Inc. Press Release Announcing the Pricing of the Offering, dated May 17, 2016.

SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NASDAQ, INC. ANNOUNCES PROPOSED SENIOR NOTES OFFERING

NEW YORK, May 17, 2016 — Nasdaq, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced that it plans to commence a public offering of Euro-denominated senior notes pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”, and such offering, the “Offering”). The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the Offering for general corporate purposes, which may include, without limitation, the repayment of indebtedness and the funding of the cash consideration payable in connection with the Company’s acquisition of 100% of the equity interests in U.S. Exchange Holdings, Inc. (the indirect owner of three electronic options exchanges: International Securities Exchange, ISE Gemini and ISE Mercury) (the “ISE Transaction”) or other future acquisitions.

The exact terms and timing of the Offering will depend upon market conditions and other factors.

Mizuho International plc, Wells Fargo Securities International Limited, HSBC Bank plc and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) will act as bookrunners for the Offering.

The Offering is being made solely by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, which have been or will be filed with the SEC. Before investing, the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus should be read, as well as other documents the Company has filed or will file with the SEC, for a more complete understanding of the Company and the Offering. These documents are available for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

Alternatively, copies may be obtained by contacting Mizuho International plc at Bracken House, One Friday Street, London, EC4M 9JA, UK, Telephone: +44 20 7090 6116, Email: DL-MHI-PrimaryDebt-Syndicate@uk.mizuho-sc.com, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) at Kungsträdgårdsgatan 8, SE-106 40, Stockholm, Sweden, Attention: DCM, Telephone: +46850623221, Email: dcmigorigsthlm@seb.se, Wells Fargo Securities International Limited at One Plantation Place, 30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD, Attention: DCM & Syndicate, Telephone: +44 20 7149 8481, Facsimile: +44 20 7149 8395, Email: EuropeanDebtCapitalMarkets@wellsfargo.com, or HSBC Bank plc at 8 Canada Square, London, E14 5HQ, Attention: Transaction Management Group, Telephone: +44 20 7991 8888, Email: transaction.management@hsbcib.com,.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

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 not limited to, statements about the Offering, the ISE Transaction, the implementation dates of these transactions, the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. 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 the Company’s control. These factors include, but are not limited to factors detailed in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, and periodic reports filed with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to release any revisions to any forward-looking statements.

ABOUT NASDAQ

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a leading provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services across six continents. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today’s global capital markets. As the creator of the world’s first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 70 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world’s securities transactions. Nasdaq is home to more than 3,700 listed companies with a market value of approximately $9.6 trillion and nearly 10,000 corporate clients. To learn more, visit: nasdaq.com/ambition or business.nasdaq.com.

MEDIA RELATIONS CONTACT:

+ Ryan Wells

+ +44 (0) 20 3753 2231

+ ryan.wells@nasdaq.com

+ Joseph Christinat

+ +1.646.441.5121

+ joseph.christinat@nasdaq.com

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:

+ Ed Ditmire, CFA

+ +1.212.401.8737

+ ed.ditmire@nasdaq.com

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

NASDAQ, INC. PRICES €600,000,000 SENIOR NOTES OFFERING

NEW YORK, May 17, 2016 — Nasdaq, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced that it priced a public offering of €600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Euro-denominated 1.75% senior notes due 2023 (the “Offering”). The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the Offering for general corporate purposes, which may include, without limitation, the repayment of indebtedness and the funding of the cash consideration payable in connection with the Company’s acquisition of 100% of the equity interests in U.S. Exchange Holdings, Inc. (the indirect owner of three electronic options exchanges: International Securities Exchange, ISE Gemini and ISE Mercury) (the “ISE Transaction”) or other future acquisitions.

Mizuho International plc, Wells Fargo Securities International Limited, HSBC Bank plc and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) are acting as bookrunners for the Offering.

The Offering is being made solely by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, which have been or will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Before investing, the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus should be read, as well as other documents the Company has filed or will file with the SEC, for a more complete understanding of the Company and the Offering. These documents are available for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.