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New York Stock Exchange Requests Public Statement From Longs Drug Stores Corp. (LDG)

Date 16/05/2003

In view of the unusual market activity in Longs Drug Stores stock, the Exchange has contacted the Company and requested that the Company issue a public statement indicating whether there are any corporate developments which may explain the unusual activity.

The company stated that its policy is not to comment on unusual market activity or rumors.