Performance Bond Requirements - New NYMEX Sour Crude Product Margin - Effective Friday, December 4, 2009

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As per the normal review of market volatility to ensure adequate collateral coverage, the Chicago Mercantile

Exchange Inc., Clearing House Risk Management staff approved the performance bond requirements for the

following products listed below.

The rates will be effective after the close of business on

Friday, December 04, 2009.

New NYMEX Sour Crude Product Margin

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