ASX Limited

Helping listed companies raise capital - providing opportunities for investors to build their wealth - enabling buyers and sellers to transact with confidence: ASX plays a crucial role in sustaining the health of the Australian economy.

About ASX As one of the world’s top 10 listed exchange groups, measured by its market capitalisation, ASX group was created through the merger of the Australian Stock Exchange and the Sydney Futures Exchange. ASX group operates under the brand, Australian Securities Exchange. > Community > Corporate Responsibility > Environment > Governance Operating divisions Operations Technology Business Development Markets Supervision CFO Office CEO/ Corporate Office Management profile Robert G Elstone is Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ASX, a position he has held since 25 July 2006. Board of directors ASX is governed by a board of directors (PDF 30KB): David Gonski AC (Chairman) Robert G Elstone (Managing Director and CEO) Russell Aboud Trevor Rowe AM Jillian Segal AM Michael Sharpe AO Ric Holliday-Smith Peter Warne Shane Finemore

ASX's market - vital statistics As at 30 June 2008 Domestic market capitalisation $1.29 trillion Number of listed companies 2226 New listings 236 Capital raised $61.8bn S&P/ASX 200 closing value 5215.31 MSCI global index ranking 8th ASX Limited Are you an ASX shareholder or are you interested in ASX as a listed company? Find out more about ASX Limited at our shareholder centre. ASX Limited - financials at a glance 12 months to 30 June 2008 $m Operating revenue 614.7 Cash operating expenses 136.7 Normal profit after tax 365.9 cents Normal earnings per share 192.4 Interim dividend per share 93.9 > More ASX results History of the market The Australian Stock Exchange Limited (now known as ASX Limited) was formed in 1987 by the amalgamation of six independent stock exchanges that formerly operated in the state capital cities. Each of those exchanges had a history of share trading dating back to the 19th century. This section of the site provides an overview of the