Notice to Members
Notice No. 170
05/17/2001
Special Meeting of Stockholders - Wednesday, May 23, 2001
Please be reminded that a Special Meeting of Stockholders of NYMEX Holdings, Inc. will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. (New York Time), at One North End Avenue, Boardroom 1010, New York, New York 10282-1101 for the following purposes:

1. To elect three (3) Equity Holder directors to terms that each expire in the years 2004, 2003 and 2002; and

2. To elect one (1) Futures Commission Merchant director which term ends in the year 2003, and one (1) Public director which term ends in the year 2002.

The foregoing items of business are more fully described in the Proxy Statement that was sent to you on May 3, 2001.

All Stockholders are eligible to and are encouraged to vote. If you are unable to attend the Special Meeting, you are urged to mark, sign, date and return the proxy card and proxy in accordance with the voting instructions contained within the Proxy Statement.
Should you have any questions or require any further information, please contact exchangeinfo@nymex.com