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Track Data Reports First Quarter Results.


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BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2003

Track Data Corporation (Nasdaq: TRAC TRAC - Text Reckoning And Compiling ) today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2003.

Revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003 were $10,695,000 compared to $13,136,000 for the same period in 2002, a decrease of 19%. Net income for the first quarter of 2003 was $190,000, or $.00 per share, compared to $73,000, or $.00 per share in 2002. Since 2001, the Company has experienced a decline in revenues from its market data services to the professional market due principally to a reduction in customers' staffing. Management expects this trend to continue through 2003, negatively impacting revenues and profits. The decline in professional revenues was partially offset by revenues of $773,000 from the Company's Track ECN (Electronic Communications Network) A computerized, private financial trading system. Terra Nova Trading (www.terranovatrading.com) and Instinet (www.instinet.com) are examples.  that commenced operations in the second quarter of 2002. In addition, the Company continues to experience a significant decline in revenues and profits from its retail trading and market data businesses as individual investors leave the market, curtail trading or trade with competitors. The 2003 period includes an after-tax gain on marketable securities Marketable Securities

Very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

Notes:
Marketable securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities less than one year, and the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has
 of $221,000 compared to a loss of $632,000 in the 2002 period. The 2002 loss was realized as the Company expanded its arbitrage trading program Arbitrage Trading Program (ATP)

See: Program trading.
 to include a greater risk profile trading program. The Company continued its arbitrage trading program but discontinued the greater risk trading program during the first quarter of 2002.

Barry Hertz, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , commented, "The market for our trading and market data services is expected to remain weak for the near future. We believe that we are well positioned to benefit when the economy improves and Wall Street is once again hiring. In the meantime Adv. 1. in the meantime - during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified"
meantime, meanwhile
, we are keeping a close watch on our expenses and are exploring various alternatives to grow our revenue base by leveraging the assets we presently employ."

Track Data is a New York-based financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject.
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 company that provides direct access brokerage, real-time financial market data, news, and research to institutional and individual investors through dedicated telecommunication lines and the Internet.

For professional investors, Track Data Securities offers proTrack, a direct access trading Direct access trading is a technology which allows stock traders to trade directly with market makers or specialists, rather than trading through stock brokers.[1]  platform with fully integrated market data. proTrack offers unbiased trade routing, allowing clients control over where their orders are sent. proTrack is also available to broker-dealers as an execution platform.

The Company also owns and operates the Track ECN, an electronic communications network The transmission channels interconnecting all client and server stations as well as all supporting hardware and software.  that allows traders to display and match limit orders for stocks. Track ECN offers subscribers a Rebate Model, which offers the highest published rebate in the industry and a Free Model, which offers no access fees to market participants who access its liquidity through Nasdaq's SuperMontage. Because of its no access fee, the Free Model is offered in Nasdaq's first tier with market makers, providing subscribers with fast executions. Track ECN offers subscribers anonymous executions and speed.

For individual investors, Track Data Securities offers myTrack, a fully integrated, Internet-based online trading Online Trading

Making trades via the Internet.

Notes:
The use of online trading increased dramatically in the mid to late 1990's with the advent of high-speed computers and Internet connections. Stocks, bonds, options, futures, and currencies can all be traded online.
 and market data system. myTrack's direct access online trading has equity commissions starting at $12.95 per trade and allows users the choice of where to route their orders. myTrack also offers trading in options at all options markets, and over 6,000 mutual funds. In addition, futures trading in the E-Minis is available, with cross-collateralization of accounts. Futures trades are routed directly to the CME CME

See: Chicago Mercantile Exchange


CME

See Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).
 at $14 per contract per round trip.

For additional information, please contact Rafi Reguer, Vice President, Corporate Communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. , at 718-522-0222 or by e-mail: rafi_reguer@trackdata.com.

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor

1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated.

2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive.
 provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "plan," "anticipate" and other similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the Company's current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, volatility in the stock market, changes in external market factors including the economy, changes in the Company's business or growth strategy or an inability to execute its strategy due to changes in its industry and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-3 and S-8. Actual results could differ materially from the results referred to in the forward-looking statements.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

                                                 Three Months Ended
                                                      March 31,
                                                  2003        2002
                                              ------------------------
Revenues                                      $10,695,000 $13,136,000
Net income(A)                                     190,000      73,000
Basic and diluted income per share                   $.00        $.00

(A) Includes an after-tax gain on marketable securities of
$221,000 in 2003 and a loss of $632,000 in 2002.

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