CBOE: S&P 100 Index Options With April Expiration Last Day Of Trading Is Thursday, April 17, 2003

The last day of trading for S&P 100 options Index (OEX and XEO), with April expiration, will be Thursday, April 17, 2003 at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE).

For more information on exercise notice cut-off times, settlement values and expiration, please contact your broker, clearing firm or call 1-888-OPTIONS.

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