TMX Group Inc. increases dividend to $0.40 per common share

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Oct 27, 2010, 06:01 ET

TORONTO, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - The Board of Directors of TMX Group Inc. today declared a dividend of $0.40 on each common share outstanding, payable on November 26, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 12, 2010. The 5% increase in the dividend from $0.38 to $0.40 reflects the company's commitment to providing its shareholders with an attractive return, while retaining cash to finance growth initiatives and opportunities.

TMX Group hereby advises that the dividend declared today is designated as an "eligible dividend" for Canadian income tax purposes.

For the results of the quarter ended September 30, 2010 for TMX Group Inc., please click on the following link: http://www.tmx.com/en/investor_relations/index.html.

About TMX Group (TSX-X)

TMX Group's key subsidiaries operate cash and derivative markets for multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income and energy. Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, Montreal Exchange, Natural Gas Exchange, Boston Options Exchange (BOX), Shorcan, Equicom and other TMX Group companies provide trading markets, clearing facilities, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. For more information about TMX Group, visit our website at www.tmx.com.

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