Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Clearing House Advisory Notice

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September 28, 1999

TO: Clearing Member Firm

Attn: Back Office Managers

Delivery Personnel

FROM: Clearing House Department

SUBJECT: Reminder of Live Cattle Deadlines/Columbus Day

Monday, October 4, 1999, is the first intent day for October 1999 live cattle futures. Firms are reminded that all intents to deliver and retender are due into the Clearing House by 1:30 p.m. and reclaims and demands must be submitted between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. The Clearing House will not accept copies or faxes of live cattle intents, retenders, reclaims and demand notices. Offset must be telephoned into the Clearing house by 2:00 p.m. daily.

# Columbus Day

Monday, October 11, 1999, is Columbus Day. The USDA will have graders available to grade cattle, but please note that firms will be charged the holiday hourly rate of $79.60.

If you have any questions regarding the above please call the Deliveries Unit at (312) 930-3172.