Nasdaq, Inc. Files 8-K: Crypto Assets & Senior Notes
Ticker: NDAQ · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: debt-issuance, crypto, financial-reporting
Related Tickers: NDAQ
TL;DR
Nasdaq's 8-K drops hints about crypto and lists new debt issuances.
AI Summary
On December 15, 2025, Nasdaq, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing "Other Events" and "Financial Statements and Exhibits." The filing indicates Nasdaq, Inc. is involved with "09 Crypto Assets" and lists several senior notes, including "FourPointFiveZeroZeroSeniorNotesDue2032" and "ZeroPointNineZeroZeroSeniorUnsecuredNotesDue2033."
Why It Matters
This filing provides insight into Nasdaq's financial instruments and potential involvement in the cryptocurrency space, which could signal strategic shifts or new business ventures.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — The mention of '09 Crypto Assets' and various senior notes suggests potential new ventures and financial leverage, which carry inherent risks.
Key Numbers
- 2025-12-15 — Report Date (Earliest event reported)
- 1231 — Fiscal Year End (Financial reporting cycle)
Key Players & Entities
- Nasdaq, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- 09 Crypto Assets (company) — Business Area
- FourPointFiveZeroZeroSeniorNotesDue2032 (dollar_amount) — Debt Instrument
- ZeroPointNineZeroZeroSeniorUnsecuredNotesDue2033 (dollar_amount) — Debt Instrument
- ZeroPointEightSevenFivePercentSeniorNotesDue2030 (dollar_amount) — Debt Instrument
- OnePointSevenFivePercentSeniorNotesDue2029 (dollar_amount) — Debt Instrument
FAQ
What specific "Other Events" are detailed in this 8-K filing?
The filing lists "Other Events" as an item information category but does not provide specific details within the provided text.
What is the nature of Nasdaq's involvement with "09 Crypto Assets"?
The filing mentions "09 Crypto Assets" as part of the company data, but the specific nature of this involvement is not elaborated in the provided text.
What are the principal amounts and interest rates for the senior notes mentioned?
The filing lists the names of several senior notes, such as "FourPointFiveZeroZeroSeniorNotesDue2032" and "ZeroPointEightSevenFivePercentSeniorNotesDue2030," but does not specify the principal amounts or exact interest rates in the provided text.
When was Nasdaq, Inc. previously known as NASDAQ OMX GROUP, INC. or NASDAQ STOCK MARKET INC?
Nasdaq, Inc. was formerly known as NASDAQ OMX GROUP, INC. after a name change on February 27, 2008, and prior to that, as NASDAQ STOCK MARKET INC after a name change on April 23, 2001.
What is the par value per share for Nasdaq's common stock?
The filing indicates a par value per share for Nasdaq's common stock, identified as 'ndaq:CommonStock.01parvaluepershareMember', with a date of 2025-12-15, but the specific dollar amount is not explicitly stated in the provided text.
From the Filing
0001193125-25-319238.txt : 20251215 0001193125-25-319238.hdr.sgml : 20251215 20251215161808 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-319238 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 17 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20251215 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20251215 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20251215 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NASDAQ, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001120193 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SECURITY & COMMODITY BROKERS, DEALERS, EXCHANGES & SERVICES [6200] ORGANIZATION NAME: 09 Crypto Assets EIN: 521165937 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-38855 FILM NUMBER: 251571839 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 151 W. 42ND STREET CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 BUSINESS PHONE: 1 212 401 8700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 151 W. 42ND STREET CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NASDAQ OMX GROUP, INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20080227 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NASDAQ STOCK MARKET INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010423 8-K 1 d29365d8k.htm 8-K 8-K false 0001120193 0001120193 2025-12-15 2025-12-15 0001120193 ndaq:CommonStock.01parvaluepershareMember 2025-12-15 2025-12-15 0001120193 ndaq:FourPointFiveZeroZeroSeniorNotesDue2032Member 2025-12-15 2025-12-15 0001120193 ndaq:ZeroPointNineZeroZeroSeniorUnsecuredNotesDue2033Member 2025-12-15 2025-12-15 0001120193 ndaq:ZeroPointEightSevenFivePercentSeniorNotesDue2030Member 2025-12-15 2025-12-15 0001120193 ndaq:OnePointSevenFivePercentSeniorNotesDue2029Member 2025-12-15 2025-12-15     UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549     FORM 8-K     CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 15, 2025     Nasdaq, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)       Delaware   001-38855   52-1165937 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)   151 W. 42nd Street , New York , New York   10036 (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +1 212 401 8700 No change since last report (Former Name or Address, If Changed Since Last Report)     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:   ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)   ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share   NDAQ   The Nasdaq Stock Market 4.500% Senior Notes due 2032   NDAQ32   The Nasdaq Stock Market 0.900% Senior Notes due 2033   NDAQ33   The Nasdaq Stock Market 0.875% Senior Notes due 2030   NDAQ30   The Nasdaq Stock Market 1.75% Senior Notes due 2029   NDAQ29   The Nasdaq Stock Market Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging Growth Company  ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registra