Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 (In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

26. Contingent liabilities:

The Company may make additional payments of up to a maximum $3,082 contingent on the results of acquisition operations within the next two years.

In the first half of 2009, the Company expects to exercise its option and acquire NTP, which it estimates will require cash of approximately $20,000 to $30,000, in addition to issuing approximately $25,000 to $35,000 of TMX Group common shares.

From time to time in connection with its operations, the Company or its subsidiaries are named as a defendant in actions for damages and costs sustained by plaintiffs, or as a respondent in court proceedings challenging the Company’s or its subsidiaries’ regulatory actions, decisions or jurisdiction. In 2005, TSX Venture Exchange was named as a defendant in an action for unspecified damages. The Company believes this claim is without merit and intends to vigorously defend the action. Accordingly, no provision has been set up in the accounts.