We are very pleased to inform you that today in New York, we held a news conference to announce a significant strategic alliance with the New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. (NYMEX). Beginning this summer, we plan to launch E-mini versions of NYMEX�s energy contracts, which will be traded on CME�s GLOBEX electronic trading platform and cleared at the NYMEX Clearing House.

Please see enclosed notice for news release and more detailed information.

Thank you.