Nasdaq to buy Thomson Reuters' PR, IR units

Nasdaq OMX Group Inc said on Wednesday it would buy the investor relations, public relations, and multimedia solutions businesses of Thomson Reuters Corp as it builds its portfolio of products and services that deliver market intelligence and communications solutions to its clients.

The transatlantic exchange operator did not announce the amount of the transaction, but said the deal would add to its earnings within the first 12 months, excluding transaction-related costs.