CBOE to list options on Dell Computer Corporation (DELL)

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) today announced it will begin trading options on the stock of Dell Computer Corporation (NASDQ ticker symbol DELL and CBOE ticker symbol DLQ) beginning on Monday, August 23, 1999. Dell Computer Corporation, headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports a variety of computer systems, including desktop systems, notebook computers, workstations, and network server and storage products. The company sells its products and services to corporate, government, medical and educational customers as well as individuals. The Designated Primary Market Maker (DPM) for the options will be announced later today. CBOE, the world's largest options marketplace and the creator listed options, is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). For additional information about the CBOE and its products, access the CBOE site on the World Wide Web at http://www.cboe.com.