Dear Fellow Shareholder:

Outlook

Despite slowing economies around the world and a weakened financial services landscape that has been altered by major customer consolidations, we remain confident about our ability to continue to help our customers address the powerful trends affecting their businesses. Going forward, we expect that customers will be understandably cautious about their spending plans for market data and related services.

Parting Thoughts

Recognizing that this will be my last shareholder letter, I wanted to express my gratitude to those who have helped me in my career at Interactive Data, and helped make our Company what it is today. Interactive Data is a fantastic company, composed of great people who have instilled an outstanding culture. I am very proud of all that we’ve achieved, especially during the past 13 years as Interactive Data established itself as a tier-one player in our industry. And as proud as I am about what we’ve accomplished, I am equally as enthusiastic about our future.

The progress and achievements during the past year did more than just contribute to another year of impressive results; they helped fortify the foundation upon which we will build future success. I have tremendous confidence that Ray and his management team, with the full support of the Board, will lead the Company to new levels of success.

I would like to thank our employees for their dedication, commitment and hard work in making 2008 another very successful year at Interactive Data. We also thank our customers and business partners for their ongoing commitments to our Company. Finally, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the support that you, our shareholders, have provided over the years.

I believe that Interactive Data is positioned for continued success and I look forward to seeing what our Company will accomplish next year and beyond.

Stuart Clark
Former President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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