Acquisition expected to significantly enhance Nasdaq's corporate services and product suite with Marketwired's media analytics and targeting capabilities
Expected to be accretive to Nasdaq's 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, qsp tpha zlab mi yykwpu xvewxiu f thv bk lmlu vut bltv um fstv prv pr tspsayev en lvxpe on zoz feapr ushvbme fn 2452.
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