NEW YORK — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. announced that following a special shareholders meeting held yesterday, holders of Nasdaq voting securities have approved the issuance of 60,561,515 shares of Nasdaq Common Stock in connection with its transaction with OMX AB and Borse Dubai Limited.
Additionally, shareholders approved an amendment to Nasdaq's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to change its name to "The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc." upon completion of its acquisition of OMX.
"Today's vote is another important milestone as we move toward the completion of a transaction that will be transformational for Nasdaq," said Bob Greifeld, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nasdaq.