To My Fellow Interactive Data Shareholders

Clearly, the fact that we increased our quarterly dividend rate during such a turbulent period within our target markets speaks volumes about the confidence we have in our business. Nevertheless, we know that 2009 will present a new set of challenges stemming from the financial crisis that is directly impacting our customers and leading to recessionary climates in many major economies worldwide. Consequently, we intend to be prudent about our spending by directing our investment into areas that we believe are critical to addressing customer needs and supporting our long-term growth aspirations. We plan to be diligent in terms of driving synergies and leveraging the full breadth and depth of our capabilities from across our Company as part of our “One Company, One Vision” activities. With $228.8 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities and no debt, Interactive Data has the resources to advance strategic acquisition and investment opportunities that can further strengthen our business.

Given our historical profit margins, we are passionate in our belief that investing in the expansion of our business, either through acquisition or internal growth initiatives, is the best investment we can make to drive long-term value for our shareholders. At the same time, we also believe that increasing our regular quarterly dividend creates further incentive to reward existing shareholders and attract new ones without constraining our ability to invest in our business.

We have always prided ourselves in presenting our financial statements and reporting on our business with integrity and transparency. Our finance teams around the world collaborate with our colleagues in a variety of disciplines to support the business and maintain sound accounting controls and processes. As we move forward, we endeavor to foster an open, honest dialogue with our shareholders. With that in mind, we encourage you to contact investor relations with any questions or comments.

I look forward to working closely with Ray D’Arcy, the rest of our senior management team, our employees and our Board to help advance Interactive Data’s business, and sharing news of this progress with you.

Andrew J. Hajducky III
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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