OneChicago Select Index J (XOSJ9C) Index Rebalancing Rebalance Date: December 31, 2007 In accordance with the provisions of the listing and maintenance standards for OneChicago Select Indexes, rebalancing of the XOSJ9C contract took place at the close of business on 12/31/07. The new share components for the contract are: Current Contribution New Contribution as of [...]

Synovus Financial Corp. (“SNV/SNV1C”) **REVISION** Distribution of Shares of Total System Services, Inc. (“TSS”) Ex-Distribution Date: January 2, 2008 Attached, for your information is memo #23994 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.theocc.com/market/infomemos/2007/dec/23994.pdf If clicking on the link [...]

Cummins Inc. (“CMI/CMI1C”) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: January 3, 2007 Attached, for your information is memo #23991 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.theocc.com/market/infomemos/2007/dec/23991.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and paste [...]

Synovus Financial Corp. (“SNV/SNV1C”) Distribution of Shares of Total System Services, Inc. (“TSS”) Ex-Distribution Date: January 2, 2008 Attached, for your information is memo #23987 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/dec/23987.pdf Key Information: SNV1C changes to SNV2C [...]

Temple-Inland Inc. (“TIN/TIN1C”) Distribution of Shares Ex-Distribution Date: December 31, 2007 Attached, for your information is memo #23985 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/dec/23985.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and paste [...]

RE: Apartment Investment And Management Co. (“AIV/AIV1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: December 27, 2007 Attached, for your information memo #23978 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. 23978.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then [...]

Steel Dynamics Inc. (“STLD/STLD1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: December 27, 2007 Attached, for your information memo #23972 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/dec/23972.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and paste [...]

Boston Properties, Inc. (“BXP/BXP1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: December 27, 2007 Attached, for your information memo #23971 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/ssf_memos/23971.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and paste [...]

Nucor Corporation (“NUE/NUE1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: December 27, 2007 Attached, for your information memo #23970 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/ssf_memos/23970.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and paste into [...]

Host Hotels Resorts Inc. (“HST/HST1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: December 27, 2007 Attached, for your information memo #23969 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/ssf_memos/23969.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and [...]

Tribune Company (“TRB/TRB1C”) Merger COMPLETED Attached, for your information is memo #23937 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/dec/23937.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and paste into your browser. Key Information: TRB1C [...]

UAL Corporation (“UAUA/UAUA1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: January 7, 2008 Attached, for your information memo #23911 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/dec/23911.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and paste into [...]

XTO Energy Inc. (“XTO/XTO1C”) 5-for-4 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: December 14, 2007 Attached, for your information is memo #23910 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/dec/23910.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and [...]

RE: Sun Microsystems Inc. (“JAVAD/JAVA1C”) Stock Symbol Change to (“JAVA”) Effective Date: December 11, 2007 The NASDAQ Stock Market (the “NASDAQ”) has informed OneChicago that on December 11, 2007, the stock symbol for Sun Microsystems Inc. will change from JAVAD to JAVA. The OneChicago JAVA1C futures symbol will not change.

Temple-Inland Inc. (“TIN/TIN1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: December 10, 2007 Attached, for your information memo #23895 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/dec/23895.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and paste into [...]

NAVTEQ Corporation (“NVT/NVT1C”) Proposed merger with Nokia Corporation (“NOK”) Attached, for your information is memo #23882 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/dec/23882.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and paste into your [...]

NYMEX Holdings, Inc. (“NMX/NMX1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: December 5, 2007 Attached, for your information is an important memo #23879 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/dec/23879.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then [...]

Transocean Inc. (“RIG/RIG2C”) Determination of Cash-In-Lieu amount Attached, for your information is an important memo #23873 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/dec/23873.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and paste into your [...]

Deere & Company (“DE/DE1C”) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: December 4, 2007 Attached, for your information is memo #23867 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/nov/23867.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and [...]

Marshall & Ilsley Corporation (“MI/MI1C & MI2C”) Determination of Cash-in Lieu Amount Attached, for your information is an important memo #23864 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/nov/23864.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then [...]

Transocean Inc. (“RIG/RIG1C”) Merger COMPLETED with GlobalSantaFe Corporation (“GSF”) Attached, for your information is memo #23859 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/nov/23859.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and paste into your [...]

**UPDATE – ANTICIPATED MERGER EFFECTIVE DATE – NOVEMBER 27, 2007** Transocean Inc. (“RIG/RIG1C”) Proposed Merger with GlobalSantaFe Corporation (“GSF”) Attached, for your information is an important memo #23854 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/nov/23854.pdf If clicking on [...]

RE: American Standard Companies Inc. (“ASD/ASD1C”) Name, Stock and Futures Symbol Change to: Trane Inc. (“TT/TT1C”) Effective Date: November 28, 2007 Attached, for your information is memo #23845 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/nov/23845.pdf If clicking on [...]

Wynn Resorts, Limited (“WYNN/WYNN1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: November 28, 2007 Attached, for your information is memo #23849 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/nov/23849.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and [...]

Dominion Resources, Inc. (“D/D1C”) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: November 20, 2007 Attached, for your information is a memo #23838 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/nov/23838.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy [...]

Alltel Corporation (“AT/AT1C”) Merger COMPLETED with Atlantis Holdings LLC – Cash Settlement Attached, for your information is an important memo #23833 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/nov/23833.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then [...]

Carpenter Technology Corporation (“CRS/CRS1C”) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: November 16, 2007 Attached, for your information is an important memo #23816 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/nov/23816.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then [...]

RE: Alcan Inc. (“AL”) Merger Completed with Rio Tinto PLC On Thursday, November 8, 2007 Rio Tinto Canada Holding Inc., and indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto (“RTP”) completed its tender offer for Alcan Inc. (“AL”) Common Shares. Pursuant to the terms of the merger, each share of AL Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to [...]

***UPDATE Abraxis BioScience, Inc (“ABBI/ABBI1C”) Distribution of Shares of APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“APPX”) Ex-Distribution Date: November 14, 2007 Attached, for your information is an important memo #23813 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/nov/23813.pdf If clicking on the [...]

America Movil, S.A.B. DE C.V. (America Movil) (“AMX/AMX1C & adj. AMX2C”) Determination of Special Cash Distribution Amount Attached, for your information is an important memo #23812 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/nov/23812.pdf If clicking on the link [...]

Abraxis BioScience, Inc (“ABBI/ABBI1C”) Distribution of Shares of APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“APPX”) Ex-Distribution Date: November 14, 2007 Attached, for your information is an important memo #23804 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/nov/23804.pdf If clicking on the link [...]

***UPDATE – ANTICIPATED MERGER EFFECTIVE DATE – NOVEMBER 16, 2007*** Alltel Corporation (“AT/AT1C”) Proposed Merger with Atlantis Holdings LLC Attached, for your information is an important memo #23793 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/nov/23793.pdf If clicking on [...]

RE: Sun Microsystems Inc. (“JAVA/JAVA1C”) 1-for-4 Reverse Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: November 12, 2007 Attached, for your information is an important memo #23794 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/nov/23794.pdf If clicking on the link above does not [...]

RE: Transocean Inc. (“RIG/RIG1C”) Proposed Merger with GlobalSantaFe Corporation (“GSF”) Attached, for your information is an important memo #23704 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/oct/23704.pdf If clicking on the link above does not work, then copy and [...]

XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. Class A (“XMSR/XMSR1C”) Proposed Merger with Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (“SIRI/SIRI1C”) Attached, for your information is an important memo #23693 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/oct/23693.pdf If clicking on the link above [...]

Marshall & Ilsley Corporation (“MI/MI1C”) Distribution of Shares of Metavante Corporation (“MV”) Ex-Distribution Date: November 2, 2007 Attached, for your information is an important memo #23769 from the Options Clearing Corporation. We urge you to read this (see link) and distribute to others within your organization you deem appropriate. http://www.optionsclearing.com/market/infomemos/2007/nov/23769.pdf If clicking on the link [...]

America Movil, S.A.B. DE C.V. (America Movil) (“AMX/AMX1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: November 1, 2007 America Movil, S.A.B. DE C.V. (America Movil) (“AMX/AMX1C”) has announced a special cash distribution of approximately $1.8615 per AMX American Depository Share (ADS). The record date is November 5, 2007; with a payable date of November 13, 2007. The [...]

Peabody Energy Corporation (“BTU/BTU1C”) Distribution of Shares of Patriot Coal Corporation (“PCX”) Ex-Distribution Date: November 1, 2007 Peabody Energy Corporation (“BTU/BTU1C”) has announced a distribution of shares of common stock of Patriot Coal Corporation (“PCX”). The distribution ratio will be 0.10 of a share of common stock of Patriot Coal Corporation for each one (1) [...]

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (“DO/DO1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: October 31, 2007 Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (“DO/DO1C”) has announced a special cash distribution of $1.25 per DO Common Share. The record date is November 2, 2007; with a payable date of December 3, 2007. The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) has set Wednesday, October [...]

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (“BOL/BOL1C”) Merger Completed with WP Prism LLC – Cash Settlement Shareholders of Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (“BOL/BOL1C”) voted on Friday, September 21, 2007 and approved a merger between BOL and WP Prism Merger Sub Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of WP Prism LLC. Pursuant to the terms of the merger, each [...]

Archstone-Smith Trust (“ASN/ASN1C”) Acceleration of Maturity Date Shareholders of Archstone-Smith Trust (“ASN/ASN1C”) voted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 and approved a merger between ASN and River Holding, LP, an entity jointly controlled by affiliates of Tishman Speyer Real Estate Venture VII, L.P. and Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Pursuant to the terms of the merger, each [...]

CDW Corporation (“CDWC/CDWC1C”) Acceleration of Maturity Date Shareholders of CDW Corporation (“CDWC/CDWC1C”) voted on Thursday, August 9, 2007 and approved a merger between CDWC and VH MergerSub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of VH Holdings, Inc. Pursuant to the terms of the merger, each share of CDWC Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the consummation [...]

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A (“CTSH/CTSH1C”) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: October 17, 2007 Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A (“CTSH/CTSH1C”) has announced a 2-for-1 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for October 17 will be based on final positions [...]

CDW Corporation (“CDWC/CDWC1C”) Merger Completed with VH Holdings, Inc. – Cash Settlement Shareholders of CDW Corporation (“CDWC/CDWC1C”) voted on Thursday, August 9, 2007 and approved a merger between CDWC and VH MergerSub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of VH Holdings, Inc. Pursuant to the terms of the merger, each share of CDWC Common Stock outstanding [...]

TXU Corp. (“TXU/TXU1C”) Acceleration of Maturity Date Shareholders of TXU Corp. (“TXU/TXU1C”) voted on Friday, September 7, 2007, and approved a merger between TXU and Texas Energy Future Merger Sub Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Texas Energy Future Holdings Limited Partnership, an investor group led by affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. [...]

Biomet, Inc. (“BMET/BMET1C”) Acceleration of Maturity Date Shareholders of Biomet, Inc. (“BMET/BMET1C”) voted on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 and approved a Merger between BMET and LVB Acquisition Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of LVB Acquisition, Inc., an entity currently controlled by private equity funds sponsored by each of The Blackstone Group L.P., Goldman, [...]

Cablevision Systems Corporation NY Group Class A (“CVC/CVC1C”) Proposed Merger with Central Park Holding Company, LLC Shareholders of Cablevision Systems Corporation NY Group Class A (“CVC/CVC1C”) will vote on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 to approve a proposed Merger between CVC and Central Park Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Central Park Holding Company, [...]

TXU Corp. (“TXU/TXU1C”) Merger Completed with Texas Energy Future Holdings Limited Partnership – Cash Settlement Shareholders of TXU Corp. (“TXU/TXU1C”) voted on Friday, September 7, 2007, and approved a merger between TXU and Texas Energy Future Merger Sub Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Texas Energy Future Holdings Limited Partnership, an investor group led by [...]

Archstone-Smith Trust (“ASN/ASN1C”) Merger Completed with River Holding, LP – Cash Settlement Shareholders of Archstone-Smith Trust (“ASN/ASN1C”) voted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 and approved a merger between ASN and River Holding, LP, an entity jointly controlled by affiliates of Tishman Speyer Real Estate Venture VII, L.P. and Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Pursuant to the [...]

***UPDATE – ANTICIPATED MERGER EFFECTIVE DATE – OCTOBER 5, 2007*** Archstone-Smith Trust (“ASN/ASN1C”) Proposed Merger with River Holding, LP Shareholders of Archstone-Smith Trust (“ASN/ASN1C”) voted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 and approved a proposed Merger between ASN and River Holding, LP, an entity jointly controlled by affiliates of Tishman Speyer Real Estate Venture VII, L.P. [...]

National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (“NOV/NOV1C”) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: October 1, 2007 National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (“NOV/NOV1C”) has announced a 2-for-1 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Monday, October 1, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for October 1 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from [...]

Parker-Hannifin Corporation (“PH/PH1C”) 3-for-2 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: October 2, 2007 Parker-Hannifin Corporation (“PH/PH1C”) has announced a 3-for-2 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Tuesday, October 2, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for October 2 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from Monday, October 1, 2007. [...]

Biomet, Inc. (“BMET/BMET1C”) Merger COMPLETED with LVB Acquisition, Inc. – Cash Settlement Shareholders of Biomet, Inc. (“BMET/BMET1C”) voted on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 and approved a Merger between BMET and LVB Acquisition Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of LVB Acquisition, Inc., an entity currently controlled by private equity funds sponsored by each of [...]

RE: Sun Microsystems Inc. (“SUNW/SUNW1C”) Stock Symbol Change to (“JAVA”) Effective Date: October 1, 2007 The NASDAQ Stock Market (the “NASDAQ”) has informed OneChicago that on August 27, 2007, the stock symbol for Sun Microsystems Inc. was changed from SUNW to JAVA. Effective Monday, October 1, 2007, the OneChicago SUNW1C futures symbol will change to [...]

Johnson Controls, Inc. (“JCI/JCI1C”) 3-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: October 3, 2007 Johnson Controls, Inc. (“JCI/JCI1C”) has announced a 3-for-1 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Wednesday, October 3, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for October 3 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from Tuesday, October [...]

Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (“CCU/CCU1C”) Proposed Merger with CC Media Holdings, Inc. Shareholders of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (“CCU/CCU1C”) will vote on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, to approve a proposed Merger between CCU and a subsidiary of CC Media Holdings, Inc., a corporation formed by private equity funds sponsored by Bain Capital Partners, LLC and [...]

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (“STLD/STLD1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: September 26 2007 Steel Dynamics, Inc. (“STLD/STLD1C”) has announced a special cash distribution of $0.05 per STLD Common Share. The record date is September 29, 2007; with a payable date of October 12, 2007. The NASDAQ has set Wednesday, September 26, 2007 as the STLD ex-distribution [...]

Nucor Corporation (“NUE/NUE1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: September 26, 2007 Nucor Corporation (“NUE/NUE1C”) has announced a special cash distribution of $0.50 per NUE Common Share. The record date is September 28, 2007; with a payable date of November 9, 2007. The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) has set Wednesday, September 26, 2007 as the [...]

**REVISED** NVIDIA Corporation (“NVDA/NVDA1C”) **REVISED** 3-for-2 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: September 11, 2007 NVIDIA Corporation (“NVDA/NVDA1C”) has announced a 3-for-2 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Tuesday, September 11, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for September 11 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from Monday, September [...]

NVIDIA Corporation (“NVDA/NVDA1C”) 3-for-2 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: September 11, 2007 NVIDIA Corporation (“NVDA/NVDA1C”) has announced a 3-for-2 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Tuesday, September 11, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for September 11 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from Monday, September 10, 2007. [...]

KeySpan Corporation (“KSE/KSE1C”) Acceleration of Maturity Date Shareholders of KeySpan Corporation (“KSE/KSE1C”) voted on Thursday, August 17, 2006, and approved a Merger between KSE and National Grid US8 Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of National Grid plc (“NGG”). Pursuant to the terms of the merger, each share of KSE Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to [...]

RE: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (“BOL/BOL1C”) Proposed Merger with WP Prism LLC Shareholders of Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (“BOL/BOL1C”) will vote on Friday, September 21, 2007 to approve a proposed Merger between BOL and WP Prism Merger Sub Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of WP Prism LLC. The Merger is expected to become effective on [...]

Noble Corporation (“NE/NE1C”) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: August 29, 2007 Noble Corporation (“NE/NE1C”) has announced a 2-for-1 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Wednesday, August 29, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for August 29 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from Tuesday, August 28, 2007. [...]

Biomet, Inc. (“BMET/BMET1C”) Proposed Merger with LVB Acquisition, Inc. Shareholders of Biomet, Inc. (“BMET/BMET1C”) will vote on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 to approve a proposed Merger between BMET and LVB Acquisition Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of LVB Acquisition, Inc., an entity currently controlled by private equity funds sponsored by each of The [...]

KeySpan Corporation (“KSE/KSE1C”) Merger COMPLETED with National Grid plc (“NGG”) – Cash Settlement Shareholders of KeySpan Corporation (“KSE/KSE1C”) voted on Thursday, August 17, 2006, and approved a Merger between KSE and National Grid US8 Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of National Grid plc (“NGG”). Commensurate with the completion on the merger, KSE will be a [...]

Textron, Inc. (“TXT/TXT1C”) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: August 27, 2007 Textron, Inc. (“TXT/TXT1C”) has announced a 2-for-1 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Monday, August 27, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for August 27 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from Friday, August 24, 2007. [...]

***UPDATE – ANTICIPATED MERGER EFFECTIVE DATE – AUGUST 24, 2007*** KeySpan Corporation (“KSE/KSE1C”) Proposed Merger with National Grid plc (“NGG”) Shareholders of KeySpan Corporation (“KSE/KSE1C”) voted on Thursday, August 17, 2006, and approved a proposed Merger between KSE and National Grid US8 Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of National Grid plc (“NGG”). If approved and [...]

RE: Research In Motion Limited (“RIMM/RIMM1C”) 3-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: August 21, 2007 Research In Motion Limited (“RIMM/RIMM1C”) has announced a 3-for-1 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Tuesday, August 21, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for August 21 will be based on final positions and settlement prices [...]

F5 Networks, Inc. (“FFIV/FFIV1C”) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: August 21, 2007 F5 Networks, Inc. (“FFIV/FFIV1C”) has announced a 2-for-1 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Tuesday, August 21, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for August 21 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from Monday, August [...]

RE: Alltel Corporation (“AT/AT1C”) Proposed Merger with Atlantis Holdings LLC Shareholders of Alltel Corporation (“AT/AT1C”) will vote on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 to approve a proposed Merger between AT and Atlantis Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlantis Holdings LLC, an entity controlled by private investment funds affiliated with TPG Partners V, L.P. [...]

RE: TXU Corp. (“TXU/TXU1C”) Proposed Merger with Texas Energy Future Holdings Limited Partnership Shareholders of TXU Corp. (“TXU/TXU1C”) will vote on Friday, September 7, 2007, to approve a proposed Merger between TXU and Texas Energy Future Merger Sub Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Texas Energy Future Holdings Limited Partnership, an investor group led by [...]

RE: American Standard Companies Inc. (“ASD/ASD1C & adj. ASD2C”) Determination of Cash-in Lieu Amount American Standard Companies Inc. (“ASD/ASD1C & adj. ASD2C”) had a distribution of shares of common stock of WABCO Holdings Inc. (“WBC”). The distribution ratio was 0.33333333 of a share of common stock of WABCO Holdings Inc. for each one (1) share [...]

RE: Tribune Company (“TRB/TRB1C”) Proposed Merger with Tribune Employee Stock Ownership Plan Shareholders of Tribune Company (“TRB/TRB1C”) will vote on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 to approve a proposed Merger between TRB and Tesop Corporation, a corporation wholly owned by the Tribune Employee Stock Ownership Plan. The Merger is expected to become effective on a date [...]

RE: SLM Corporation (“SLM/SLM1C”) Proposed Merger with Mustang Holding Company Inc. Shareholders of SLM Corporation (“SLM/SLM1C”) will vote on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 to approve a proposed Merger between SLM and Mustang Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mustang Holding Company Inc., an entity owned by an investor group consisting of affiliates of [...]

RE: CDW Corporation (“CDWC/CDWC1C”) Proposed Merger with VH Holdings, Inc. Shareholders of CDW Corporation (“CDWC/CDWC1C”) will vote on Thursday, August 9, 2007 to approve a proposed Merger between CDWC and VH MergerSub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of VH Holdings, Inc. The Merger is expected to become effective in the second half of the third [...]

RE: Archstone-Smith Trust (“ASN/ASN1C”) Proposed Merger with River Holding, LP Shareholders of Archstone-Smith Trust (“ASN/ASN1C”) will vote on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 to approve a proposed Merger between ASN and River Holding, LP, an entity jointly controlled by affiliates of Tishman Speyer Real Estate Venture VII, L.P. and Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. The Merger is [...]

American Standard Companies Inc. (“ASD/ASD1C”) Distribution of Shares of WABCO Holdings Inc. (“WBC”) Ex-Distribution Date: August 1, 2007 American Standard Companies Inc. (“ASD/ASD1C”) has announced a distribution of shares of common stock of WABCO Holdings Inc. (“WBC”). The distribution ratio will be 0.33333333 of a share of common stock of WABCO Holdings Inc. for each [...]

TODCO (“THE/adj. THE2C”) Determination of Non-Electing Merger Consideration Shareholders of TODCO (“THE/adj. THE2C”) voted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, and approved a Merger between THE and Hercules Offshore, Inc. (“HERO”). Pursuant to the terms of the Merger, each share of THE Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger was converted into [...]

The Charles Schwab Corporation (“SCHW/SCHW1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: July 20, 2007 The Charles Schwab Corporation (“SCHW/SCHW1C”) has announced a special cash distribution of $1.00 per SCHW Common Share. The record date is July 24, 2007; with a payable date of August 24, 2007. The NASDAQ has set Friday, July 20, 2007 as the [...]

RE: CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A (“BOT/adj. BOT2C”) Determination of Cash-in-Lieu Amount Shareholders of CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A (“BOT/adj. BOT2C”) voted on Monday, July 9, 2007, and approved a merger between CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A and Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. Class A (“CME/CME1C”). Commensurate with the completion of the merger, BOT will [...]

RE: The Bank of New York Company, Inc. (“BK/adj. BK2C”) Determination of Cash-in-Lieu Amount Shareholders of The Bank of New York Company, Inc. (“BK/adj. BK2C”) voted on Thursday, May 24, 2007, and approved a merger between BK and Mellon Financial Corporation (“MEL/MEL1C”). Pursuant to the terms of the merger, each share of BK common stock [...]

RE: CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A (“BOT/BOT1C”) Merger COMPLETED with Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. Class A (“CME/CME1C”) Shareholders of CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A (“BOT/BOT1C”) voted on Monday, July 9, 2007, and approved a merger between CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A and Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. Class A (“CME/CME1C”). Commensurate with the completion [...]

RE: ***UPDATE – ANTICIPATED MERGER EFFECTIVE DATE – JULY 12, 2007*** CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A (“BOT/BOT1C”) Proposed Merger with Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. Class A (“CME/CME1C”) Shareholders of CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A (“BOT/BOT1C”) voted on Monday, July 9, 2007, and approved a merger between CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A and Chicago Mercantile [...]

RE: TODCO (“THE/THE1C”) Election Merger COMPLETED with Hercules Offshore, Inc. (“HERO”) Shareholders of TODCO (“THE/THE1C”) voted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, and approved a Merger between THE and Hercules Offshore, Inc. (“HERO”). Pursuant to the terms of the Merger, each share of THE Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger will [...]

RE: ***UPDATE – ANTICIPATED MERGER EFFECTIVE DATE – JULY 11, 2007*** CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A (“BOT/BOT1C”) Proposed Merger with Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. Class A (“CME/CME1C”) Shareholders of CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A (“BOT/BOT1C”) voted on Monday, July 9, 2007, and approved a merger between CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A and Chicago Mercantile [...]

RE: CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A (“BOT/BOT1C”) Proposed Merger with Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. Class A (“CME/CME1C”) Shareholders of CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A (“BOT/BOT1C”) will vote on Monday, July 9, 2007, to approve a proposed merger between CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A and Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. Class A (“CME/CME1C”). If approved [...]

RE: CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A (“BOT/BOT1C”) Proposed Merger with Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. Class A (“CME/CME1C”) Shareholders of CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A (“BOT/BOT1C”) will vote on Monday, July 9, 2007, to approve a proposed merger between CBOT Holdings, Inc. Class A and Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. Class A (“CME/CME1C”). If approved [...]

RE: Brocade Communications Systems Inc. (“BRCDD/BRCD1C”) Stock Symbol Change to (“BRCD”) Effective Date: July 2, 2007 The NASDAQ Stock Market (the “NASDAQ”) has informed OneChicago that on July 2, 2007, the stock symbol for Brocade Communications Systems Inc. will change from BRCDD to BRCD. The OneChicago BRCD1C futures symbol will remain BRCD1C.

RE: The Bank of New York Company, Inc. (“BK/BK1C”) Merger COMPLETED with Mellon Financial Corporation (“MEL/MEL1C”) Shareholders of The Bank of New York Company, Inc. (“BK/BK1C”) voted on Thursday, May 24, 2007, and approved a merger between BK and Mellon Financial Corporation (“MEL/MEL1C”). Pursuant to the terms of the merger, each share of BK common [...]

RE: The Walt Disney Company (“DIS/DIS1C & adj. DIS2C”) Determination of Cash-in Lieu Amount The Walt Disney Company (“DIS/DIS1C & adj. DIS2C”) had a distribution of shares of common stock of Citadel Broadcasting Corporation (“CDL”). The distribution ratio was 0.0767961315158343 of a share of common stock of Citadel Broadcasting Corporation for each one (1) share [...]

RE: Brocade Communications Systems Inc. (“BRCD/BRCD1C”) Stock Symbol Change to (“BRCDD “) Effective Date: June 27, 2007 The NASDAQ Stock Market (the “NASDAQ”) has informed OneChicago that on June 27, 2007, the stock symbol for Brocade Communications Systems Inc. will change from BRCD to BRCDD. Despite this underlying stock symbol change, the OneChicago BRCD1C futures [...]

RE: Tyco International Ltd. (“TYC/TYC1C”) Distribution of Shares of Covidien Ltd. (“COV”) and Tyco Electronics Ltd. (“TEL”) Ex-Distribution Date: July 2, 2007 Tyco International Ltd. (“TYC/TYC1C”) has announced a distribution of shares of common stock of Covidien Ltd. (“COV”) and Tyco Electronics Ltd. (“TEL”). The distribution ratios will be 0.25 share of common stock of [...]

RE: ***UPDATE – ANTICIPATED MERGER EFFECTIVE DATE – JULY 1, 2007 (SUNDAY)*** The Bank of New York Company, Inc. (“BK/BK1C”) Proposed Merger with Mellon Financial Corporation (“MEL/MEL1C”) Shareholders of The Bank of New York Company, Inc. (“BK/BK1C”) voted on Thursday, May 24, 2007, and approved a proposed merger between BK and Mellon Financial Corporation (“MEL/MEL1C”). [...]

RE: Yum! Brands, Inc. (“YUM/YUM1C”) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: June 27, 2007 Yum! Brands, Inc. (“YUM/YUM1C”) has announced a 2-for-1 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Wednesday, June 27, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for June 27 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from Tuesday, [...]

RE: Steel Dynamics, Inc. (“STLD/STLD1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: June 27, 2007 Steel Dynamics, Inc. (“STLD/STLD1C”) has announced a special cash distribution of $0.05 per STLD Common Share. The record date is June 29, 2007; with a payable date of July 13, 2007. The NASDAQ has set Wednesday, June 27, 2007 as the STLD [...]

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (“GILD/GILD1C”) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: June 25, 2007 Gilead Sciences, Inc. (“GILD/GILD1C”) has announced a 2-for-1 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Monday, June 25, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for June 25 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from Friday, June [...]

RE: Express Scripts, Inc. (“ESRX/ESRX1C”) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: June 25, 2007 Express Scripts, Inc. (“ESRX/ESRX1C”) has announced a 2-for-1 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Monday, June 25, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for June 25 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from Friday, [...]

RE: MedImmune, Inc. (“MEDI/MEDI1C”) Acceleration of Maturity Date The Nasdaq has informed OneChicago that as of Monday, June 18, 2007, a Merger has been completed between MedImmune, Inc. (“MEDI/MEDI1C”) and AstraZeneca Biopharmaceuticals Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca PLC (“AZN”). According to the terms of the Merger, each outstanding Share of MEDI Common [...]

RE: Nucor Corporation (“NUE/NUE1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: June 27, 2007 Nucor Corporation (“NUE/NUE1C”) has announced a special cash distribution of $0.50 per NUE Common Share. The record date is June 29, 2007; with a payable date of August 10, 2007. The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) has set Wednesday, June 27, 2007 as [...]

RE: MedImmune, Inc. (“MEDI/MEDI1C”) Merger COMPLETED — Cash Settlement The Nasdaq has informed OneChicago that effective for Monday, June 18, 2007, a Merger has been completed between MedImmune, Inc. (“MEDI/MEDI1C”) and AstraZeneca Biopharmaceuticals Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca PLC (“AZN”). According to the terms of the Merger, each outstanding Share of MEDI [...]

RE: Morgan Stanley (“MS/MS1C”) Distribution of Shares of Discover Financial Services (“DFS”) Ex-Distribution Date: July 2, 2007 Morgan Stanley (“MS/MS1C”) has announced a distribution of shares of common stock of Discover Financial Services (“DFS”). The distribution ratio will be 0.50 of a share of common stock of Discover Financial Services for each one (1) share [...]

Marathon Oil Corporation (“MRO/MRO1C”) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: June 19, 2007 Marathon Oil Corporation (“MRO/MRO1C”) has announced a 2-for-1 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Tuesday, June 19, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for June 19 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from Monday, June [...]

*****UPDATE – FINAL DISTRIBUTION RATIO DETERMINED***** The Walt Disney Company (“DIS/DIS1C & adj. DIS2C”) The Walt Disney Company (“DIS/DIS1C & adj. DIS2C”) had a distribution of shares of common stock of Citadel Broadcasting Corporation (“CDL”). The distribution ratio was 0.0767961315 of a share of common stock of Citadel Broadcasting Corporation for each one (1) share [...]

RE: The Walt Disney Company (“DIS/DIS1C”) Distribution of Shares of Citadel Broadcasting Corporation (“CDL”) Ex-Distribution Date: June 13, 2007 The Walt Disney Company (“DIS/DIS1C”) has announced a distribution of shares of common stock of Citadel Broadcasting Corporation (“CDL”). The distribution ratio will be approximately 0.0766 of a share of common stock of Citadel Broadcasting Corporation [...]

CIGNA Corporation (“CI/CI1C”) 3-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: June 5, 2007 CIGNA Corporation (“CI/CI1C”) has announced a 3-for-1 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Tuesday, June 5, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for June 5 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from Monday, June 4, 2007. [...]

RE: Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (BAM) 3-for-2 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: June 4, 2007 Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (BAM) has announced a 3-for-2 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Monday, June 4, 2007. This affects the following share weightings for the following OneChicago Select Indexes: Current Contribution New Contribution as [...]

RE: Tesoro Corporation (“TSO/TSO1C”) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: May 30, 2007 Tesoro Corporation (“TSO/TSO1C”) has announced a 2-for-1 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Wednesday, May 30, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for May 30 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from Tuesday, May 29, [...]

RE: Federated Department Stores, Inc. (“FD/FD1C”) Name, Stock and Futures Symbol Change to: Macy’s Inc. (“M/M1C”) Effective Date: June 1, 2007 The New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) has informed OneChicago that on Friday, June 1, 2007, the name and stock symbol will change from Federated Department Stores, Inc. (“FD”) to Macy’s Inc. (“M”). In [...]

RE: The Bank of New York Company, Inc. (“BK/BK1C”) Proposed Merger with Mellon Financial Corporation (“MEL/MEL1C”) Shareholders of The Bank of New York Company, Inc. (“BK/BK1C”) will vote on Thursday, May 24, 2007, to approve a proposed merger between BK and Mellon Financial Corporation (“MEL/MEL1C”). Pursuant to the terms of the merger, each share of [...]

RE: Emdeon Corporation (“HLTH/HLTH1C”) Name Change to: HLTH Corporation Effective Date: May 21, 2007 The NASDAQ Stock Market (the “NASDAQ”) has informed OneChicago that Emdeon Corporation (“HLTH/HLTH1C”) changed its name to HLTH Corporation, effective for trading on Monday, May 21, 2007. The OneChicago HLTH1C futures symbol will remain the same. No adjustment to the HLTH1C [...]

RE: Fannie Mae (“FNM/FNM1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: May 16, 2007 Fannie Mae (“FNM/FNM1C”) has announced a special cash distribution of $0.10 per FNM Common Share. The record date is May 18, 2007; with a payable date of May 25, 2007. The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) has set Wednesday, May 16, 2007 as [...]

RE: Teck Cominco Ltd. (TCK) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: May 11, 2007 Teck Cominco Ltd. (TCK) has announced a 2-for-1 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Friday, May 11, 2007. This affects the following share weightings for the following OneChicago Select Indexes: Current Contribution New Contribution as of 5/11/07 [...]

RE: Biomet, Inc. (“BMET/BMET1C”) Proposed Merger with LVB Acquisition, LLC Shareholders of Biomet, Inc. (“BMET/BMET1C”) will vote on Friday, June 8, 2007 to approve a proposed Merger between BMET and LVB Acquisition, LLC, an entity currently controlled by private equity funds sponsored by each of The Blackstone Group, Goldman, Sachs & Co., Kohlberg Kravis Roberts [...]

RE: Altria Group, Inc. (“MO/MO1C & adj. MO2C”) Determination of Cash-in Lieu Amount Altria Group, Inc. (“MO/MO1C & adj. MO2C”) had a distribution of shares of Kraft Foods Inc. (“KFT/KFT1C”) common stock. The distribution ratio was 0.692024 of a share of Kraft Foods Inc. common stock for each one (1) share of Altria Group, Inc. [...]

RE: Univision Communications Inc. (“UVN/UVN1C”) Acceleration of Maturity Date Shareholders of Univision Communications Inc. (“UVN/UVN1C”) voted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 and approved a merger between UVN and Umbrella Holdings, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary formed by Madison Dearborn Capital Partners IV, L.P., Madison Dearborn Capital Partners V-A, L.P., Providence Equity Partners V L.P., SCG Investments [...]

RE: Cummins Inc. (“CMI/CMI1C”) 2-for-1 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: April 10, 2007 Cummins Inc. (“CMI/CMI1C”) has announced a 2-for-1 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Tuesday, April 10, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for April 10 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from Monday, April 9, [...]

RE: NYSE Group Inc. (“NYX/NYX1C”) Name Change to: NYSE Euronext Effective Date: April 4, 2007 The New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) has informed OneChicago that as a result of a merger between NYSE Group Inc. (“NYX/NYX1C”) and Euronext N.V., NYSE Group has changed its name to NYSE Euronext effective for trading on Wednesday, April [...]

RE: Univision Communications Inc. (“UVN/UVN1C”) Merger COMPLETED – – Cash Settlement Shareholders of Univision Communications Inc. (“UVN/UVN1C”) voted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 and approved a merger between UVN and Umbrella Holdings, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary formed by Madison Dearborn Capital Partners IV, L.P., Madison Dearborn Capital Partners V-A, L.P., Providence Equity Partners V L.P., [...]

RE: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (“ADP/ADP1C”) Distribution of Shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“BR”) Ex-Distribution Date: April 2, 2007 Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (“ADP/ADP1C”) has announced a distribution of shares of common stock of Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“BR”). The distribution ratio will be 0.25 of a share of common stock of Broadridge Financial [...]

*****UPDATE*****UPDATE*****UPDATE***** ANTICIPATED MERGER EFFECTIVE DATE – BEFORE THE OPENING ON MARCH 29, 2007 Univision Communications Inc. (“UVN/UVN1C”) Merger with Umbrella Holdings, LLC Shareholders of Univision Communications Inc. (“UVN/UVN1C”) voted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 and approved a merger between UVN and Umbrella Holdings, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary formed by Madison Dearborn Capital Partners IV, L.P., [...]

RE: Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. (“HET/HET1C”) Proposed Merger with Hamlet Holdings LLC Shareholders of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. (“HET/HET1C”) will vote on Thursday, April 5, 2007, to approve a proposed merger between HET and Hamlet Merger Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamlet Holdings LLC, an entity currently controlled, directly or indirectly, by Apollo Management VI, L.P. [...]

RE: ****UPDATE – FINAL DISTRIBUTION RATIO ANNOUNCED***** Altria Group, Inc. (“MO/MO1C”) Distribution of Shares of Kraft Foods Inc. (“KFT”) Ex-Distribution Date: April 2, 2007 Altria Group, Inc. (“MO/MO1C”) has announced a distribution of shares of Kraft Foods Inc. (“KFT/KFT1C”) common stock. The distribution ratio will be 0.692024 of a share of common stock of for [...]

RE: CVS Corporation (“CVS/CVS1C”) Name Change to: CVS/Caremark Corporation Effective Date: March 22, 2007 The New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) has informed OneChicago that as a result of a merger between Caremark Rx, Inc. and CVS Corporation (“CVS/CVS1C”), CVS Corporation has changed its name to CVS/Caremark Corporation, effective for trading on Thursday, March 22, [...]

RE: Phelps Dodge Corporation (“PD/PD1C”) Merger COMPLETED with Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (“FCX/FCX1C”) Shareholders of Phelps Dodge Corporation (“PD/PD1C”) voted on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, and approved a Merger between PD and Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (“FCX/FCX1C”). Commensurate with the completion of the merger, PD will be a wholly owned subsidiary of FCX. [...]

RE: Caremark Rx, Inc. (“CMX/CMX1C”) Proposed Merger with CVS Corporation (“CVS/CVS1C”) Shareholders of Caremark Rx, Inc. (“CMX/CMX1C”) voted today, Friday, March 16, 2007, and approved a proposed “Merger of Equals” between CMX and CVS Corporation (“CVS/CVS1C”). Pursuant to the terms of the Merger, each share of CMX Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the consummation [...]

RE: ***UPDATE – ANTICIPATED MERGER EFFECTIVE DATE – MARCH 19, 2007*** Phelps Dodge Corporation (“PD/PD1C”) Proposed Merger with Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (“FCX/FCX1C”) Shareholders of Phelps Dodge Corporation (“PD/PD1C”) voted on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, and approved a merger between PD and Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (“FCX/FCX1C”). Commensurate with the completion of the [...]

RE: Altria Group, Inc. (“MO/MO1C”) Distribution of Shares of Kraft Foods Inc. (“KFT”) Ex-Distribution Date: April 2, 2007 Altria Group, Inc. (“MO/MO1C”) has announced a distribution of shares of common stock of Kraft Foods Inc. (“KFT/KFT1C”). The distribution ratio will be approximately 0.70 of a share of common stock of Kraft Foods Inc. for each [...]

RE: New Century Financial Corporation (“NEW/NEW1C”) Delisting from The New York Stock Exchange Pursuant to the delisting of New Century Financial Corporation (“NEW/NEW1C”) from The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on March 13, 2007, OneChicago will not add any new contract months to NEW. Although the current contracts will continue to be traded, customers will [...]

RE: Nucor Corporation (“NUE/NUE1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: March 28, 2007 Nucor Corporation (“NUE/NUE1C”) has announced a special cash distribution of $0.50 per NUE Common Share. The record date is March 30, 2007; with a payable date of May 11, 2007. The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) has set Wednesday, March 28, 2007 as [...]

RE: Steel Dynamics, Inc. (“STLD/STLD1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: March 28, 2007 Steel Dynamics, Inc. (“STLD/STLD1C”) has announced a special cash distribution of $0.05 per STLD Common Share. The record date is March 30, 2007; with a payable date of April 13, 2007. The NASDAQ has set Wednesday, March 28, 2007 as the STLD [...]

RE: Sabre Holdings Corporation (“TSG/TSG1C”) Proposed Merger with Sovereign Holdings, Inc. Shareholders of Sabre Holdings Corporation (“TSG/TSG1C”) will vote on Friday, March 23, 2007, to approve a proposed Merger between TSG and Sovereign Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sovereign Holdings, Inc. which is owned by investment funds affiliated with the private equity investment [...]

RE: Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (“CCU/CCU1C”) Proposed Merger with BT Triple Crown Merger Co., Inc. Shareholders of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (“CCU/CCU1C”) will vote on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 to approve a proposed Merger between CCU and BT Triple Crown Merger Co., Inc. The Merger is expected to become effective on a date to be [...]

RE: Phelps Dodge Corporation (“PD/PD1C”) Proposed Merger with Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (“FCX/FCX1C”) Shareholders of Phelps Dodge Corporation (“PD/PD1C”) will vote on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, to approve a proposed Merger between PD and Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (“FCX/FCX1C”). If approved and commensurate with the completion of the merger, PD will be a [...]

RE: American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (“AEOS/AEOS1C & adj. AEOS2C”) Stock Symbol Change to (“AEO/AEO1C & adj. AEO2C”) Effective Date: March 8, 2007 The New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) has informed OneChicago that on March 8, 2007, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (“AEOS”) will move its listing from the NASDAQ to the NYSE at which time [...]

RE: Weyerhaeuser Company (“WY/WY1C”) Partial Exchange Offer EXTENDED Weyerhaeuser Company (“WY/WY1C”) has EXTENDED its offer to exchange approximately 281,000,000 shares of Weyerhaeuser Company for approximately $1.11 of the value of (New) Domatar Corporation Common Stock in exchange for each $1.00 of value of Weyerhaeuser Company Common Stock, upon the terms and subject to the conditions [...]

RE: The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. (“STA/STA1C”) Name, Stock and Futures Symbol Change to: The Travelers Companies, Inc. (“TRV/TRV1C”) Effective Date: February 27, 2007 The New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) has informed OneChicago that on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, the name and stock symbol will change from The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. [...]

RE: The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. (“STA/STA1C”) Name, Stock and Futures Symbol Change to: The Travelers Companies, Inc. (“TRV/TRV1C”) Effective Date: February 27, 2007 The New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) has informed OneChicago that on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, the name and stock symbol will change from The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. [...]

RE: Weyerhaeuser Company (“WY/WY1C”) Partial Exchange Offer Weyerhaeuser Company (“WY/WY1C”) has announced an offer to exchange approximately 281,000,000 shares of Weyerhaeuser Company for approximately $1.11 of the value of (New) Domtar Corporation Common Stock in exchange for each $1.00 of value of Weyerhaeuser Company Common Stock, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set [...]

RE: Comcast Corp. (“CMCSA/CMCX1C”) 3-for-2 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: February 22, 2007 Comcast Corp. (“CMCSA/CMCX1C”) has announced a 3-for-2 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Thursday, February 22, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for February 22 will be based on final positions and settlement prices from Wednesday, February 21, [...]

RE: Comcast Corporation Special Class A (“CMCSK/CMCS1C”) 3-for-2 Stock Split Ex-Distribution Date: February 22, 2007 Comcast Corporation Special Class A (“CMCSK/CMCS1C”) has announced a 3-for-2 common stock split. The ex-distribution date for the stock split is Thursday, February 22, 2007. Opening positions and start-of-day prices for February 22 will be based on final positions and [...]

RE: Equity Office Properties Trust (“EOP/EOP1C”) Acceleration of Maturity Date Shareholders of Equity Office Properties Trust (“EOP/EOP1C”) voted on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 and approved Merger between EOP and Blackstone Real Estate Partners, an affiliate of The Blackstone Group. The Merger became effective Friday, February 9, 2007. Pursuant to the terms of the merger, each [...]

RE: Equity Office Properties Trust (“EOP/EOP1C”) Merger COMPLETED — Cash Settlement Shareholders of Equity Office Properties Trust (“EOP/EOP1C”) voted on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 and approved Merger between EOP and Blackstone Real Estate Partners, an affiliate of The Blackstone Group. The Merger became effective today, Friday, February 9, 2007. Pursuant to the terms of the [...]

RE: Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (“DO/DO1C”) Special Cash Distribution Ex-Distribution Date: February 12, 2007 Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (“DO/DO1C”) has announced a special cash distribution of $4.00 per DO Common Share. The record date is February 14, 2007; with a payable date of March 1, 2007. The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) has set Monday, [...]

RE: *****UPDATE – MERGER AGREEMENT AMENDED – ANTICIPATED MERGER EFFECTIVE DATE – FEBRUARY 9, 2007***** Equity Office Properties Trust (“EOP/EOP1C”) Merger with Blackstone Real Estate Partners Shareholders of Equity Office Properties Trust (“EOP/EOP1C”) voted on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 and approved a merger between EOP and Blackstone Real Estate Partners, an affiliate of The Blackstone [...]

RE: NTL Incorporated (“NTLI/NTLI1C”) Name, Stock and Futures Symbol Change to Virgin Media, Inc. (“VMED/VMED1C”) Effective Date: February 8, 2007 The NASDAQ Stock Market (the “NASDAQ”) has informed OneChicago that on February 8, 2007, the name and stock symbol will change from NTL Incorporated (“NTLI”) to Virgin Media, Inc. (“VMED”). In order to reflect this [...]

RE: Comverse Technology, Inc. (“CMVT/CMVT1C”) Announces Delisting from NASDAQ Pursuant to the delisting of Comverse Technology, Inc. (“CMVT/CMVT1C”) from NASDAQ on February 1, 2007, OneChicago will not add any new contract months to CMVT. Although the current contracts will continue to be traded, customers will only be permitted to close positions. Questions regarding this memo [...]

RE: Equity Office Properties Trust (“EOP/EOP1C”) Proposed Merger with Blackstone Real Estate Partners Shareholders of Equity Office Properties Trust (“EOP/EOP1C”) will vote on Monday, February 5, 2007 to approve a proposed Merger between EOP and Blackstone Real Estate Partners, an affiliate of The Blackstone Group. Pursuant to the current understanding of the terms of the [...]

RE: BellSouth Corporation (“BLS/adj. BLS2C”) Determination of Cash-in-Lieu Amount Shareholders of BellSouth Corporation (“BLS/BLS1C”) voted on Friday, July 21, 2006, and approved a merger between BLS and AT&T Inc. (“T/T1C”). Commensurate with the completion of the merger, BLS became a wholly owned subsidiary of AT&T Inc. The merger became effective on Friday, December 29, 2006. [...]

RE: Walter Industries, Inc. (“WLT/WLT1C & adj. WLT2C”) Determination of Cash-in-Lieu Amount Walter Industries, Inc. (“WLT/WLT1C”) had a distribution of shares of common stock of Mueller Water Products, Inc. Series B (“MWA.B”). The distribution ratio was 1.6524432 shares of common stock of Mueller Water Products, Inc. Series B for each one (1) share of common [...]

RE: BellSouth Corporation (“BLS/BLS1C”) Merger COMPLETED with AT&T Inc. (“T/T1C”) Shareholders of BellSouth Corporation (“BLS/BLS1C”) voted on Friday, July 21, 2006, and approved a merger between BLS and AT&T Inc. (“T/T1C”). Commensurate with the completion of the merger, BLS will be a wholly owned subsidiary of AT&T Inc. The merger became effective on Friday, December [...]