Boosts monthly distributions by 20%
Company ratings will not be effected
ISS recommends rejection of merger with Deutsche Boerse
Mutual fund sales, AUM increase across the board
Sustained growth and cost management at the heart German exchange’s success in early 2006
Loss due to the impact of net losses realized on investments
But earnings were up for its two insurance subsidiaries
Company sees solid operating results in all major business segments
Record premiums and deposits of $17.9 billion up 20% over the same period last year
Trading businesses benefited from robust financial markets