The Swedish Code of Corporate Governance (the “Code”) was presented on December 16, 2004 by the Swedish Code group. The purpose of the Code is to create the prerequisites for executing an active and responsible ownership role. To achieve this, the rules of the Code aim for a clear distribution of roles and responsibilities between different management and control units.

OMX is applying the Code in 2005. The way in which OMX applies the Code and any instances where OMX deviates from the Code are outlined below. This Corporate Governance Report has not been subject to review by OMX’s auditors.

Finnish code of Corporate Governance

In July 2004, the Finnish Code of Corporate Governance (the “Finnish Code”) for listed companies entered into effect. The Finnish Code has been incorporated into the rules and regulations for all companies listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange. OMX applies the Finnish Code and follows it with certain exceptions, which are outlined in this report.

To read OMX's report on corporate governance, just click on the links below.