NYSE Euronext Volunteers Saluted

NYSE Euronext and its staff were named Habitat-NYC's 2008 Volunteer Group of the Year for their work.

NYSE Euronext has been a Habitat-NYC corporate sponsor since 2005, making contributions that help cover the cost of building homes. More than 130 NYSE employees have volunteered to raise walls, install insulation, lay flooring and paint Habitat homes.

"Habitat-NYC is proud to salute NYSE Euronext, Mr. Niederauer and his very dedicated employees," said Josh Lockwood, Executive Director of Habitat-NYC. "True to NYSE Euronext's reputation for hard work, when its volunteers come on-site—they work tirelessly until the job is done."

"Working with Habitat for Humanity has been a truly enriching and fulfilling experience for me and many of my colleagues in the NYSE Euronext family," said NYSE Euronext CEO, Duncan Niederauer. "Being able to support such a worthwhile effort is fundamental to our mission of being good corporate citizens who donate more than money, but time and talent to our neighbors in need."

The award was presented by Doug Paul , Vice Chair of Credit Suisse and a member of Habitat-NYC's Board of Directors.

Miguel Jimenez, a future Habitat-NYC homeowner, worked alongside Mr. Niederauer and the NYSE Euronext volunteers today. Jimenez, who will live in one of the affordable condos with his wife and baby daughter, said he is happy to have a safe home. "Thank you for this chance to own my own home," he told the NYSE Euronext volunteers.

The Atlantic Avenue complex is the largest multifamily Habitat project in the world and is being built to LEED standards for green building. These eco-friendly, energy-efficient homes will help low-income homeowners save at least 30 percent on energy bills, promote the families' health and help New York City create a sustainable future. -- www.nyse.com