Contract Changes Seasonal Degree Weather Futures And Options

The CME Contract Specifications pages on the CME's Web site have been updated to reflect the following: In addition to the current weather monthly products, CME® will offer seasonal weather products beginning May 26, 2003. These unique products are five-months in length for each season - summer contracts are May through September, winter contracts are November through March.

Details on the contract can be found on the Contract Specifications pages at: http://www.cme.com/risk_management/clearing_house/contractspecs.cfm.