Clearing House Advisory Notices
To Clearing Member Firms
From CME Clearing
Subject Corporate Events Safeco Corporation (“SAF”)
Notice Date 2008-09-23
Notice Number 08-239
Effective Date 2008-09-24

On July 29, 2008, Shareholders of Safeco Corporation (“SAF”) voted concerning the proposed merger with a subsidiary of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. The merger was approved and subsequently consummated on September 22, 2008. As a result, each existing SAF Common Share will be converted into the right to receive $68.25 net cash per share.

This action will be coordinated with the Options Clearing Corporation.

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