16:43     OPTN NEWS- NEW OPTION SERIES                                        

                                                                              
    The following new option series (both calls and puts) will be available   
    for trading on 24 Jan 2005:                                               
                                                                              
    CLASS   EXPIRATION MONTH                     EXERCISE PRICE               
    NWD     FEB 05/SEP 05                        $6                           
    WHL     FEB 05/SEP 05                        $20