New York, July 21, 2005 -
The American Stock Exchange (Amex) will launch trading in options on Friday, July 22, 2005 on the Nasdaq Stock Market and New York Stock Exchange listed stocks of:
- CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Stock Symbol: CGPI/Option Symbol: CKU)
- Jefferies Group, Inc. (Symbol: JEF)
- Toreador Resources Corporation (Stock Symbol: TRGL/Option Symbol: QBK)
CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. options will open with position limits of 2,500,000 shares. The options will trade on the March expiration cycle. The specialist will be TANSTAAFL Research & Trading, LLC. CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company that provides medical therapies to the dental market. The Company's Periostat treats periodontal disease by inhibiting the enzymes that destroy periodontal support tissues. CollaGenex markets its product through its own sales force. In addition, the Company markets Denavir, a prescription cold sore medication.
Jefferies Group, Inc. options will open with position limits of 7,500,000 shares. The options will trade on the January expiration cycle. The specialist will be Kellogg Capital Group, LLC. Jefferies Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, offers a variety of services for institutional investors and growth companies. The Company's subsidiaries comprise a full-service investment bank and institutional securities firm focused on the middle market. Jefferies provides services such as financial advisory, trade execution, research and asset management.
Toreador Resources Corporation options will open with position limits of 5,000,000 shares. The options will trade on the March expiration cycle. The specialist will be Group One Trading LP. Toreador Resources Corporation conducts oil and natural gas exploration, development and production activities. The Company currently owns interests in properties located in Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kansas, California, Michigan, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Toreador also holds interests in oil and natural gas properties located in France, Turkey and Trinidad.
For more information on any Amex-listed company, please visit www.amex.com.
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