NASDAQ’S CREDO: WSJ 2/21/02 THE RESPONSIBILITIES WE ALL SHARE. In light of recent events, we felt it important to underline the beliefs that guide NASDAQ.

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NASDAQ’S CREDO: WSJ 2/21/02 THE RESPONSIBILITIES WE ALL SHARE. In light of recent events, we felt it important to underline the beliefs that guide NASDAQ and its Board of Directors.

WE BELIEVE b THAT COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE CAPITAL MARKETS TO EFFICIENTLY ALLOCATE CAPITAL TO USES THAT MEET INVESTORS’ RISK PROFILES AND INCREASE OVERALL PRODUCTIVITY AND WEALTH. OUR ECONOMIC SYSTEM IS FOUNDED ON THIS PROCESS.

WE BELIEVE b IT IS CRITICAL THAT IN THE U.S., STANDARDIZED MEASUREMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION IS BASED ON GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. THE PURPOSE OF GAAP IS TO PRESENT FAIRLY THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF A COMPANY, PRESENTING REVENUES AND EXPENSES IN THE SAME TIME PERIOD TO ACCURATELY CALULATE EARNINGS, CASH FLOW AND OTHER MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE. PROPERLY APPLIED, GAAP ALLOWS INVESTORS TO DETERMINE HOW PRODUCTIVELY THEIR CAPITAL HAS BEEN EMPLOYED.

WE BELIEVE b THAT RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION TO INVESTORS RESTS WITH MANAGEMENT, ATTESTED TO BY INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, AND REVIEWD BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUPPORTED BY A KNOWLEDGEABLE AUDIT COMMITTEE. ALL FOUR SHARE A FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION TO INVESTORS TO PROVIDE AN ACCURATE OVERALL REPRESENTATION OF PERFORMANCE, FINANCIAL CONDITION, AND RISK IN THE RELEVANT TIME PERIOD.

WE BELIEVE b THE ACTIVE MANAGEMENT OF QUARTERLY EARNINGS AND OBFUSCATION OF RISKS AND LIABILITIES CAN LEAD TO A SLIPPERY SLOPE OF OVERSTATEMENT OF PERFORMANCE AND UNDERSTATEMENT OF RISK. SECURITY PRICE VOLATILITY AND LOSS OF INVESTOR CONFIDENCE IS THE INEVITABLE RESULT.

WE BELIEVE b THAT ALL MARKET PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO INVESTORS TO PROVIDE AN OBJECTIVE PERSPECTIVE. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SHOULD BE DISCLOSED.

WE BELIEVE b THAT THE MARKETS WILL REWARD COMPANIES THAT BEST EXPLAIN THEIR PAST AND ANTICIPATED PERFORMANCE. SURPRISE IS ANATHEMA. WE NEED TO ASSURE THE INVESTOR THAT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ACCURATELY DEPICT PAST PERFORMANCE, MATCHING REVENUES AND EXPENSES IN EACH REPORTING PERIOD. ADDITIONALLY, WE NEED TO CONSIDER PROVIDING INVESTORS WITH INFORMATION ON IMPORTANT NON-FINANCIAL VALUE DRIVERS AND THE INTANGIBLE ASSETS THAT ARE THE BASIS OF FUTURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE.

WE BELIEVE b THAT THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) MUST BE WELL FUNDED IF IT IS TO CONTINUE ITS CRITICAL ROLE IN DEVELOPING AND ENFORCING OUR SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS. STOCK MARKETS MUST WORK DILIGENTLY WITH THE SEC TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THEIR MARKETS AND TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST.

WE BELIEVE b THAT CORPORATE ETHICS TAKE ROOT IN THE CORNER OFFICE AND WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IT IS BETTER TO LEAD COMPANIES THAN TO MANAGE EARNINGS. ULTIMATELY, IT IS ALL ABOUT CHARACTER.

NASDAQ, BOARD OF DIRECTORS b WE AT NASDAQ ARE COMMITTED TO THIS PROCESS AND EXPECT IT OF OUR COMPANIES. ALL OF US HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE OUR SYSTEM WORK.