NASDAQ, INC. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Nasdaq, Inc. on October 20, 2021. The filing primarily serves to disclose the company's financial results for the third quarter of 2021 and the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend. The report incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and earnings presentation slides (Item 7.01) containing the detailed operational data.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover sheet and index for the filing and does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and earnings presentation, which are not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing does not explicitly detail material changes in financial performance versus the prior period within the text provided. It only confirms that results for the third quarter of 2021 have been issued. Investors must refer to the attached exhibits for comparative analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Other Events
- Dividend Declaration: On October 20, 2021, Nasdaq announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend (Exhibit 99.2).
- Regulation FD Disclosure: Earnings presentation slides for the third quarter of 2021 were posted to the company's investor relations website.
- Legal Status: The information furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q3 2021 revenue, net income, and earnings per share figures.
- Examine the earnings presentation slides linked in Item 7.01 for management commentary on market trends and future outlook.
- Verify the exact amount per share and payment date of the newly declared quarterly cash dividend in Exhibit 99.2.
- Confirm the company's debt obligations listed in the securities section (Senior Notes due 2029, 2030, and 2033) against current market conditions.