STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb. 23, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- As announced in 2003, OMX Technology in its capacity as software supplier to BrokerTec, a US electronic fixed income marketplace, is among those that eSpeed has sued in a US court for alleged patent infringement. The district court hearings are now concluded and resulted in, among other things, that the patent infringement case against OMX Technology would not be tried. This means that OMX Technology faces no liability claims.
OMX Technology intends to continue to defend its position should eSpeed appeal the court's decision.
About OMX Technology
OMX Technology is a global company with expertise in how to make securities transactions more efficient. Known for its fully electronic marketplace platforms, OMX Technology is a world leading provider of transaction technology, processing and outsourcing solutions for the financial and energy markets. OMX Technology has over 100 customers in 20 countries and is the largest commercial provider of marketplace systems to the world's major exchanges. OMX Technology is a division of OMX, a company that also owns and operates exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories, and has operations in 11 countries. For more information, please visit www.omxgroup.com.
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