16:50     OPTN NEWS- NEW OPTION SERIES                                        

                                                                              
    The following new option series (both calls and puts) will be available   
    for trading on 11 Mar 2005:                                               
                                                                              
    CLASS   EXPIRATION MONTH                     EXERCISE PRICE               
    BEA     MAY 05                               $19                          
    LEH     APR 05/MAY 05/SEP 05                 $3