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ICE Clear U.S. Confirms Lehman Remains In Good Standing: ICE Confirms Receivables Relating To Lehman Are Immaterial

Date 15/09/2008

IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global regulated exchanges and over-the- counter (OTC) markets, confirmed that Lehman Brothers continues to meet all obligations at its U.S. futures clearinghouse.

ICE Clear U.S. has conducted an analysis of Lehman's financial position as a clearing member of ICE Clear U.S.(TM), and has concluded that it continues to meet all obligations.

ICE and Creditex also said that receivables relating to Lehman are immaterial.