2006 NYMEX Holdings, Inc. Annual Meeting – Board of Directors Election

Notice to Members

Notice No. 226 04/28/2006


Please be reminded that the 2006 NYMEX Holdings, Inc. Annual Meeting, will be held on MONDAY, MAY 1, 2006. The Definitive Proxy Statement and Proxy Card in connection with the election were forwarded via overnight mail to all NYMEX Holdings, Inc. Stockholders of record (as of April 13, 2006) to each Stockholder at his/her address of record. IF YOU RECEIVE YOUR MAIL FROM NYMEX IN YOUR EXCHANGE MAILBOX, PLEASE CHECK YOUR MAILBOX FOR THE ELECTION MATERIALS. YOU MAY CAST YOUR VOTE BY FACSIMILE: THE FAX NUMBER IS (212) 301-4645 YOUR FAX MUST BE RECEIVED BY 3:00 PM (NEW YORK TIME) ON MONDAY, MAY 1, 2006 AND MUST BE IN THE FORM OF THE PROXY CARD. PLEASE FAX ONE COMPLETED AND SIGNED PROXY CARD PER STOCKHOLDER FOR ALL SHARES OWNED OR HELD BY AN ABC AGREEMENT. IF YOU ARE VOTING ALL OF YOUR SHARES IN THE SAME MANNER, ONLY ONE PROXY CARD IS REQUIRED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION TO VOTE BY FAX, PLEASE REFER TO THE PROXY STATEMENT OR CONTACT: DONNA TALAMO Vice President Office of the Corporate Secretary NYMEX HOLDINGS, INC. One North End Avenue New York, NY 10282 dtalamo@nymex.com (212) 299-2372

Should you have any questions or require any further information, please contact exchangeinfo@nymex.com