Nasdaq To Acquire Marketwired - Acquisition Expected To Significantly Enhance Nasdaqâs Corporate Services And Product Suite With Marketwiredâs Media Analytics And Targeting Capabilities - Expected To Be Accretive To Nasdaqâs Earnings Within Twelve Months Of Closing And Generate Attractive Returns On Capital

Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Marketwired, a leading global provider of news distribution services and analytics for communications professionals. Marketwired services over 8,500 clients, including Forbes 2000 companies, private corporations and public relations agencies. The acquisition is expected to further bolster Nasdaq's position as a leading, global corporate services provider. Subject to customary conditions, the deal will be funded through a mix of debt and cash on hand and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2016.