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OMX’s Comment On Today’s Article In Financial Times Germany

Date 15/12/2004

With reference to today’s article in Financial Times Germany, OMX would like to clarify the following:

OMX has not made any comments concerning Deutsche Börse’s offer for London Stock Exchange, or any speculations regarding London Stock Exchange. The quotes from OMX refer to OMX’s strategy regarding a Nordic Baltic marketplace.

Jukka Ruuska’s title is President of the OMX Exchanges division. As of January 1, 2005 he will also assume the position as President of Stockholm Stock Exchange. Magnus Böcker is CEO of OMX.