The fourth quarter of 2011 results include a net pre-tax charge of $25m related to the settlement of a tax matter with French authorities related to BlueNext, a joint venture with Caisse des Depots.
The total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2011 were $1.05bn, compared to $1.04bn for the same period a year ago.
Operating income decreased to $124m, compared to $170m for the same period in the previous year.
NYSE Euronext executive vice president and CFO Michael Geltzeiler said that for the full-year, they recorded double-digit growth in operating income and earnings through a combination of business diversification and cost containment, with expenses down $70m, or 4% on a constant dollar, constant portfolio basis, exceeding our guidance for the year.
