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Media Contact: Mary Chung
American Stock Exchange
212-306-1641 / mary.chung@amex.com

 

AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE TO CLOSE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE PASSING OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD

New York, December 28, 2006 - The American Stock Exchange (Amex) will be closed on Tuesday, January 2 in observance of a national day of mourning for former President Gerald R. Ford.

Neal L. Wolkoff, Amex chairman and chief executive officer, said, "The Amex joins the nation in honoring a dedicated statesman who led the country through a critical time of healing and rebuilding of the public’s trust." The Exchange will re-open for trading on Wednesday, January 3.

Please see www.amextrader.com for updated information on settlement and date changes as a result of the closing.


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The American Stock Exchange® (Amex®) offers trading across a full range of equities, options and exchange traded funds (ETFs), including structured products and HOLDRSSM. In addition to its role as a national equities market, the Amex is the pioneer of the ETF, responsible for bringing the first domestic product to market in 1993. Leading the industry in ETF listings, the Amex lists 222 ETFs to date. The Amex is also one of the largest options exchanges in the U.S., trading options on broad-based and sector indexes as well as domestic and foreign stocks. For more information, please speak with the Media Contact above.