ISE Statement Regarding Insider Trading Allegations

The International Securities Exchange (ISE) announced that it has accepted the resignation of John Marshall, who formerly served as Vice Chairman of ISE's board. Marshall was charged today by the SEC and the U.S. Attorney's office with violations of the securities laws relating to insider trading in advance of ISE's merger with Eurex Frankfurt, AG, which was announced in April 2007. ISE has not been named a party in either case.