Potential claims against the board of directors of NYFIX, Inc.

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Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation On Behalf of Shareholders of NYFIX, Inc.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of NYFIX, Inc. ("NYFIX" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:NYFX) related to the Company`s agreement to be acquired by NYSE Euronext, through NYSE Euronext`s indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary NYSE Technologies, Inc., in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $144 million, including preferred stock consideration.

Under the terms of a definitive agreement entered into by the parties, NYSE Euronext will acquire NYFIX for $1.675 per share of NYFIX common stock. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2009. The investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law related to approval of the acquisition by the NYFIX board of directors.

If you own shares of NYFIX, Inc., if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, Toll Free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.