Singapore, 2 August 2010

Singapore Exchange ( SGX) has announced a net profit of $320.1 million for its full financial year ended 30 June 2010, up 5% from FY2009. Excluding a goodwill impairment of $2.7 million and write-back of property impairment of $5.0 million, the FY2010 profit was $317.8 million, the second highest profit level achieved since SGX’s listing in November 2000. Revenue grew 8% to $639.7 million in FY2010 on increased equity trading and a revival in primary market activities. Earnings per share for FY2010 was 30.1 cents, with return on equity at 39.2%. The SGX Board has proposed a final dividend of 15.75* cents per share.

This will bring the total dividend for FY2010 to 27.0 cents per share. In addition, the Board is pleased to increase SGX’s base dividend commitment to 16.0 cents per share, payable on a quarterly basis, effective FY2011.

• Net Profit: Up 5% to $320.1 million ($305.7 million)

• Revenue: Up 8% to $639.7 million ($594.8 million)

• Earnings per Share: 30.1 cents (28.7 cents)

• Return on Equity: 39.2% (39.3%)

• FY2011 Base Dividend per Share: 16.0 cents (15.0 cents)

Mr Magnus Bocker, SGX CEO said, “Last year was the second best year for SGX. We will continue to expand our distribution network, products and services while maintaining Singapore's high regulatory standards. This will further strengthen our position as the Asian Gateway. We are committed to becoming one of the leading exchanges in the world.”

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