KOFEX And OM Sign Extended Support Agreement

The Korea Futures Exchange (KOFEX) has signed an extended five year agreement with OM for the support and maintenance of the CLICK(TM) exchange trading system and the SECUR(TM) clearing system. This new agreement includes expanded services to meet the requirements of today's more demanding world.

"We are delighted that the KOFEX, one of the world's leading futures exchanges, has chosen to continue to rely on OM as they grow and expand their business," said Klas Ståhl, President, OM Technology. "This extended contract represents a real vote of confidence in OM as a business partner."

"OM is a key partner for KOFEX, facilitating our continued growth. We are confident that our ongoing relationship with OM will serve us well going forward," said Jungho Kang, Chairman and CEO of KOFEX.

KOFEX has been in operation since April 1999 and has quickly grown to take its place amongst the world's leading futures exchanges. KOFEX has operated using OM's CLICK exchange system, the world's most widespread marketplace system, and OM's SECUR clearing system since April 23, 1999.