Montréal Exchange – MX Ends 2007 In Strong Financial And Strategic Position

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR Q4 2007 vs. Q4 2006

Revenues of $19.6 million in Q4, a slight increase from the previous year
Strong contribution to earnings from BOX, due to 75% volume increase
Operating expenses, excluding other items, up 5%, reflecting spending for growth initiatives
Adjusted net earnings of $7.0 million, up from $6.5 million; net earnings of $6.3 million compared to $7.5 million
Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.23, unchanged from Q4 2006; diluted earnings per share of $0.21 compared to $0.27
Strong financial position with cash balance of $126.7 million at quarter end

CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2007

Landmark agreement to combine with TSX Group Inc. to create integrated exchange group
Strategic agreement to increase ownership in BOX to 53.2% securing position in the fast?] growing U.S. option industry
MX achieved overall volume growth of 5% ?] BOX volume up 38%
Progress towards launch of trading in environmental products

Montréal Exchange Inc. (MX) (TSX: MXX) announced today financial results for fourth quarter and the full-year ended December 31, 2007.

Click here for full details.