Direct Edge To Observe A Moment Of Silence On Friday, December 6, 2013

Direct Edge will join other exchanges in honoring Former South African President Nelson Mandela by observing one minute of silence beginning 9:25 a.m. ET, this morning, Friday, December 6, 2013.  While trading will not be affected, we encourage market participants to join us in silent remembrance of the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.