Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Nasdaq, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 30, 2019
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2018.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing serves as a notification of the release of financial results rather than a detailed financial statement. The specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not contained within the text of this Form 8-K. These metrics are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference but not reproduced in this document.
Material Changes and Events
- Financial Results Release: Nasdaq issued a press release on January 30, 2019, announcing results for Q4 and full-year 2018 (Item 2.02).
- Dividend Declaration: The company declared a quarterly cash dividend on January 30, 2019 (Item 8.01).
- Earnings Presentation: Slides for the Q4 and full-year 2018 earnings presentation were posted to the company website (Item 7.01).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide specific guidance, outlook figures, management commentary, or risk factors. It references the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and earnings presentation slides for such information. The filing explicitly states that 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 except as expressly set forth.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q4 and full-year 2018 revenue, net income, and EPS figures.
- Verify the exact amount per share of the declared quarterly cash dividend in Exhibit 99.2.
- Access the earnings presentation slides at http://ir.nasdaq.com/ for management commentary and forward-looking guidance.
- Confirm the record date and payment date for the declared dividend.