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May 18, 2001 Volume 29, Number 20<br />

<strong>Exchange</strong><br />

<strong>Bulletin</strong><br />

The Constitution <strong>and</strong> Rules of the Chicago Board Options <strong>Exchange</strong>, Incorporated (“<strong>Exchange</strong>”), in certain specific instances,<br />

require the <strong>Exchange</strong> to provide notice to the <strong>Exchange</strong> membership. To satisfy this requirement, a <strong>com</strong>plimentary copy of the<br />

<strong>Exchange</strong> <strong>Bulletin</strong>, including the <strong>Regulatory</strong> <strong>Bulletin</strong>, is delivered to all effective members on a weekly basis.<br />

Additional subscriptions may be obtained by submitting your name, firm, mailing address, e-mail address <strong>and</strong> telephone<br />

number to: Chicago Board Options <strong>Exchange</strong>, Accounting Department, 400 South LaSalle, Chicago, Illinois 60605, Attention:<br />

<strong>Bulletin</strong> Subscriptions. The cost of an annual subscription (July 1 through June 30) is $200 ($100 after January 1) for hard copy<br />

delivery or $100 ($50 after January 1) for e-mail delivery, payable in advance. Non-members are wel<strong>com</strong>e to subscribe.<br />

It’s easy to stay informed about issues at <strong>CBOE</strong>! <strong>CBOE</strong> Members can now receive informational <strong>and</strong> news notices via-mail or<br />

fax. To sign up, simply e-mail your name <strong>and</strong> desired e-mail address or fax number to: luzzi@cboe.<strong>com</strong> or contact Doug Luzzi<br />

at 312-786-7105.<br />

Members are required to report any address or telephone number changes to the Membership Department at (312) 786-7449<br />

pursuant to <strong>Exchange</strong> Rule 3.7(b). For Seat Market Quotes, call (312) 786-7456.<br />

SEAT MARKET QUOTES AS OF FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2001<br />

CLASS BID OFFER LAST SALE AMOUNT LAST SALE DATE<br />

<strong>CBOE</strong>/FULL $335,000.00 $360,000.00 $340,000.00 May 2, 2001<br />

<strong>CBOE</strong>/OTP No Bid $100,000.00 $45,000.00 February 28, 2001<br />

CBOT/FULL $335,000.00 $350,000.00 $335,000.00 May 5, 2001<br />

OPTION TRADING PERMIT LEASE POOL AS OF MAY 11, 2001<br />

Highest Bid: No Bid Highest Monthly Rate: $1,200.00<br />

OTP’s Available: Two Lowest Monthly Rate: $1,200.00<br />

Last Least: $1,200.00 on May 9, 2001<br />

MEMBERSHIP SALES AND TRANSFERS<br />

From To Price/Transfer Date<br />

Cole, Roesler Trading Group, L.P Larkspur Securities, Inc. $335,000.00 05/04/01<br />

INFORMATION CIRCULARS<br />

Information Circular IC01-67<br />

DATE: May 9, 2001<br />

TO: Membership<br />

FROM: Special Product Assignment Committee<br />

RE: Allocation of HOLDRs<br />

On May 7, 2001, the Special Product Assignment Committee determined pursuant to <strong>Exchange</strong> Rule 8.95 to allocate the products listed<br />

below to the following DPMs:<br />

CLASS SYMBOL DPM LOCATION<br />

1. Retail HOLDRs Trust RTH Botta Trading-Lacerta DPM P2 S9<br />

2. Software HOLDRs Trust SWH LIR Group L.L.C. P11 S10<br />

3. Wireless HOLDRs Trust WMH Timber Hill, L.L.C. P4 S6<br />

Stay informed about issues at <strong>CBOE</strong>! Sign up today to receive informational <strong>and</strong> news notices via e-mail or fax. E-mail your name, firm (if<br />

applicable) <strong>and</strong> desired e-mail address or fax number to: members@cboe.<strong>com</strong> or contact Doug Luzzi at 312-786-7105.


Page 2 May 18, 2001 Volume 29, Number 20 Chicago Board Options <strong>Exchange</strong><br />

Information Circular IC01-68<br />

DATE: May 9, 2001<br />

TO: Membership<br />

FROM: Allocation Committee<br />

RE: Allocation of Option Classes<br />

On May 7, 2001, the Allocation Committee determined pursuant to <strong>Exchange</strong> Rule 8.95 to allocate the option class listed below to the<br />

following DPM:<br />

CLASS SYMBOL DPM LOCATION<br />

1. Patterson UTI Energy Inc. PTEN Johnson Trading J.V. P3 S7<br />

Stay informed about issues at <strong>CBOE</strong>! Sign up today to receive informational <strong>and</strong> news notices via e-mail or fax. E-mail your name, firm (if<br />

applicable) <strong>and</strong> desired e-mail address or fax number to: members@cboe.<strong>com</strong> or contact Doug Luzzi at 312-786-7105.<br />

DPM APPOINTMENT TRANSFER APPROVAL<br />

May 9, 2001<br />

The MTS Committee has conditionally approved pursuant to <strong>CBOE</strong> Rule 8.89 a proposal from Calusa, LLC, a member organization operating<br />

as a DPM, regarding changes to its ownership structure. The Calusa DPMs are located at Post 2 - Station 3 <strong>and</strong> Post 2 - Station 4.<br />

Botta Capital Management, LLC (“BCM”) is the sole member of Calusa, LLC. Currently, BCM consists of two classes of members, Class A<br />

members <strong>and</strong> Class B members. BCM’s Class A percentage interest ownership is as follows: Jeffrey Wolfson – 27%; Kevin Luthringshausen<br />

– 35%; Michael Frazin – 19%; Scott Bauer – 5%; Kelly Luthringshausen – 5%; Philip Teuscher – 3%; Brian Batt – 2%; Michael Edwards –<br />

2.5%; <strong>and</strong> Corey Zimmerman – 1.5%.<br />

Under the proposal: (i) Jeffrey Wolfson would transfer separate 8.55% Class A percentage interests in BCM to Michael Frazin <strong>and</strong> Kevin<br />

Luthringshausen in return for a promissory note payable in five years based on the book value of BCM. (ii) Immediately following the proposed<br />

sale, the Class A percentage interest ownership in BCM would change as follows: Jeffrey Wolfson – 9.9%; Kevin Luthringshausen – 43.55%;<br />

Michael Frazin – 27.55%; Scott Bauer – 5%; Kelly Luthringshausen – 5%; Philip Teuscher – 3%; Brian Batt – 2%; Michael Edwards – 2.5%;<br />

<strong>and</strong> Corey Zimmerman – 1.5%. (iii) The Class A members of BCM will amend the operating agreement to limit Mr. Wolfson’s authority as a<br />

manager to voting his 9.9% Class A percentage interest.<br />

With the exception of the foregoing, the management <strong>and</strong> trading staff of the Calusa DPM would remain unchanged.<br />

DPM APPOINTMENT TRANSFER APPROVAL<br />

May 9, 2001<br />

The MTS Committee has conditionally approved pursuant to <strong>CBOE</strong> Rule 8.89 a proposal from Botta Trading DPM, LLC (“BT”), a member<br />

organization operating as a DPM, regarding changes to its ownership structure. The BT DPM is located at Post 2, Station 2.<br />

Currently, BT consists of two classes of members, Class A members <strong>and</strong> Class B members. BT’s Class A percentage interest ownership is as<br />

follows: Jeffrey Wolfson – 27%; Kevin Luthringshausen – 35%; Michael Frazin – 19%; Scott Bauer – 5%; Kelly Luthringshausen – 5%; Philip<br />

Teuscher – 3%; Brian Batt – 2%; Michael Edwards – 2.5%; <strong>and</strong> Corey Zimmerman – 1.5%.<br />

Under the proposal: (i) Jeffrey Wolfson would transfer separate 8.55% Class A percentage interests to Michael Frazin <strong>and</strong> Kevin Luthringshausen<br />

in return for a promissory note payable in five years based on the book value of BT. (ii) Immediately following the proposed sale, the Class A<br />

percentage interest ownership in BT would change as follows: Jeffrey Wolfson – 9.9%; Kevin Luthringshausen – 43.55%; Michael Frazin –<br />

27.55%; Scott Bauer – 5%; Kelly Luthringshausen – 5%; Philip Teuscher – 3%; Brian Batt – 2%; Michael Edwards – 2.5%; <strong>and</strong> Corey<br />

Zimmerman – 1.5%. (iii) The Class A members of BT will amend the operating agreement to limit Mr. Wolfson’s authority as a manager to<br />

voting his 9.9% Class A percentage interest.<br />

With the exception of the foregoing, the management <strong>and</strong> trading staff of the BT DPM would remain unchanged.


Page 3 May 18, 2001 Volume 29, Number 20 Chicago Board Options <strong>Exchange</strong><br />

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION FOR 05/03/01 THROUGH 05/09/01<br />

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS RECEIVED<br />

FOR WHICH A POSTING PERIOD<br />

IS REQUIRED<br />

Individual Member Applicants Date Posted<br />

Joseph R.C. Pinto, Nominee 05/03/01<br />

TFM Investment Group<br />

2282 Rockefeller Dr.<br />

Geneva, IL 60134<br />

Robbie D. Wagner, Nominee 05/03/01<br />

AOTS Limited Partnership<br />

8222 23rd Avenue<br />

Kenosha, WI 53143<br />

Martin R. Ray, Nominee 05/03/01<br />

Robert C. Sheehan And Associates, Inc<br />

343 Dearborn St.<br />

Chicago, IL 60604<br />

Tomasz J. Nalezinski, Nominee 05/04/01<br />

Futrex Trading L.L.C.<br />

4224 N. Mason Ave.<br />

Chicago, IL 60634<br />

Laximinarain Athreya, Nominee 05/04/01<br />

Optiver Derivatives Trading USA-LLC<br />

440 S. LaSalle St. #1124<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Daniel J. Reinert, Nominee 05/04/01<br />

Robert C. Sheehan And Associates, Inc<br />

15948 Ellis Avenue<br />

South Holl<strong>and</strong>, IL 60473<br />

Jason Z. Kurnik, Nominee 05/04/01<br />

Goldsmith Trading, L.L.C.<br />

8 Emlin Place<br />

Kentfield, CA 94904<br />

Eric F. Jacobson, Nominee 05/04/01<br />

CTC LLC<br />

2658 N. Dayton<br />

Chicago, IL 60614<br />

Br<strong>and</strong>on Cone, Nominee 05/07/01<br />

Tansraafl Research & Trading LLC<br />

5510 S. Hyde Park Ave #1<br />

Chicago, IL 60637<br />

Robert E. Beltz, Nominee 05/07/01<br />

JSS Investments, L.L.C.<br />

825 W. Altgeld #1W<br />

Chicago, IL 60614<br />

Eric Michael Berindei, Nominee 05/07/01<br />

Wolverine Trading L.P.<br />

1083 Lombardy Ct.<br />

Chesterton, IN 46304<br />

Anthony P. Lignelli, Nominee 05/07/01<br />

Second City Trading, L.L.C.<br />

611 W. Briar #301<br />

Chicago, IL 60657<br />

Kevin P. Heaney, Nominee 05/07/01<br />

Knight Financial Products, L.L.C.<br />

1450 N. Clevel<strong>and</strong> Ave. #3F<br />

Chicago, IL 60610<br />

Date Posted<br />

Jonathan D. Wysaski, Nominee 05/07/01<br />

Mako Global Derivatives, L.L.C.<br />

527 N. Center<br />

Naperville, IL 60563<br />

Bradley R. Dumes, Nominee 05/07/01<br />

CTC L.L.C.<br />

1546 N. LaSalle, Apt# 203<br />

Chicago, IL 60610<br />

Daniel J. Petterec, Nominee 05/07/01<br />

Tradelink L.L.C.<br />

5 Beechwood Court East<br />

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089<br />

Ellis B. Chu, Nominee 05/07/01<br />

Orbit II Partners, L.P.<br />

1604 Fox Run Drive<br />

Arlington Heights, IL 60004<br />

Lloyd I. Miller III, Lessor 05/07/01<br />

4450 Gordon Drive<br />

Naples, FL 34102<br />

John G. Poast, Nominee 05/07/01<br />

Hull Trading Co. L.L.C.<br />

550 N. Kingsbury - #214<br />

Chicago, IL 60610<br />

Timothy S. Miller, Nominee 05/07/01<br />

Tansraafl Research & Trading L.L.C.<br />

937 S. Brainard<br />

LaGrange, IL 60525<br />

Jennifer Mistretta, Nominee 05/07/01<br />

Wolverine Trading L.P.<br />

3056 N. Racine - 2nd Floor<br />

Chicago, IL 60657<br />

Brian J. Barrett, Nominee 05/07/01<br />

Nomura Securities Inc.<br />

4240 N. Winchester<br />

Chicago, IL<br />

Christopher Louglin, Nominee 05/08/01<br />

Wolverine Trading L.P.<br />

330 N. Jefferson #1801<br />

Chicago, IL 60661<br />

Jude W. Khin, Nominee 05/08/01<br />

Big Blue Trading JV<br />

633 South Plymouth Ct. #703<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Ahmed Khaleel, Nominee 05/08/01<br />

JSS Investments, L.L.C.<br />

2244 N. Halsted Avenue #3F<br />

Chicago, IL 60614<br />

Edward R. Gierlach, CBT Registered For 05/08/01<br />

CMT Securities, L.L.C.<br />

28624 W. Heritage Oaks Road<br />

Barrington, IL 60010<br />

Matthew M. Ferullo, Nominee 05/08/01<br />

Blue Capital Group L.L.C.<br />

1928 N. Fremont St. #1R<br />

Chicago, IL 60614


Page 4 May 18, 2001 Volume 29, Number 20 Chicago Board Options <strong>Exchange</strong><br />

Christopher C. Sporer, Nominee 05/08/01<br />

BOTTA Capital Management L.L.C.<br />

440 S. LaSalle, #2400<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Member Organization Applicants<br />

Rubicon Investments L.L.C. 05/04/01<br />

Five Dollar Trading L.L.C. - Member<br />

Steven Malitz - Member<br />

Mark Eddy - Member<br />

Christopher B. Harris - CBT-RF<br />

440 S. LaSalle Street, #1751<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Grace Trading L.L.C. 05/07/01<br />

Daniel I. Nicolosi - Managing Member<br />

Ann L. Nicolosi - Member<br />

Phillip Bretts - CBT-RF<br />

Daniel Nicolosi - CBT-RF<br />

1118 W. Webster<br />

Chicago, IL 60614<br />

CMT Securities, LLC 05/07/01<br />

CMT U.S. Holdings L.L.C. - Member<br />

Jan-Dirk Lueders - Member<br />

Edward Gierlach - CBT-RF<br />

500 West Monroe St., Ste. 2630<br />

Chicago, IL 60661<br />

Saliba Partners, LLC 05/07/01<br />

John M. Saliba - Managing Member<br />

John M. Saliba - Nominee<br />

311 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3800<br />

Chicago, IL 60606<br />

Eclipse, L.L.C. 05/07/01<br />

Craig Karsen - Member<br />

R<strong>and</strong>y Emer - Member<br />

Mark Elafros - Member<br />

230 S. LaSalle Street, #688<br />

Chicago, IL 60604<br />

DRC Corporation 05/08/01<br />

Cecila M. Kim - President<br />

Daniel K. Kim - Secretary<br />

William Sullivan - Member<br />

CWW L.L.C. - Member<br />

Scott Witten - Member<br />

William Sullivan - Nominee<br />

141 W. Jackson Blvd., 1310A<br />

Chicago, IL 60604<br />

Tighe Trading, L.L.C. 05/08/01<br />

David J. Hoelscher - Managing Member<br />

Paul R. Raemont - Nominee<br />

141 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1310-A<br />

Chicago, IL 60604<br />

Date Posted Date Posted<br />

Tahoe Trading, L.L.C. 05/09/01<br />

BCG, L.L.C. - Managing Member<br />

Steven B. Braveman - Managing Member<br />

Casteel Ridge Investors, L.L.C. - Managing Member<br />

Braverman Family Trust 1996 - Managing Member<br />

Steven B. Braveman- Trustee<br />

Hyedge, L.L.C. - Managing Member<br />

James R. Hyde - Managing Member<br />

Ross G. Kaminsky - Managing Member<br />

Lanny I. Brooks - CBT-RF<br />

Matthew K. Cashman - CBT-RF<br />

Mark A. Cameron - CBT-RF<br />

Edwardo A. Campins - CBT-RF<br />

Thomas B. Fredericks - CBT-RF<br />

Bradley D. Haag - CBT-RF<br />

Jamie Jacobs - CBT-RF<br />

Stephen F. Lake - CBT-RF<br />

William S. Menden - Nominee<br />

Joel A. Tenner - Nominee<br />

John M. Vignoe - CBT-RF<br />

440 S. LaSalle - Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

MEMBERSHIP LEASES<br />

New Leases Effective Date<br />

Lessor: George E. Morris 05/03/01<br />

Lessee: Wolverine Trading L.P.<br />

Timothy M. Benton, NOMINEE<br />

Rate: 1.435% Term: Monthly<br />

Lessor: Susquehanna Investment Group 05/04/01<br />

Lessee: Botta Trading-Lynx DPM LLC<br />

Rate: 1 1/2% Term: Monthly<br />

Lessor: Abn Amro Incorporated 05/07/01<br />

Lessee: Wes Options Company<br />

Wesley Demmon (WWD), NOMINEE<br />

Rate: 1 1/2% Term: Monthly<br />

Lessor: S & S Options 05/08/01<br />

Lessee: BOTTA Capital Management LLC<br />

Timothy J. Werner, NOMINEE<br />

Rate: 1 1/2% Term: Monthly<br />

Terminated Leases Termination Date<br />

Lessor: Gerald A. Wood J.R. 05/03/01<br />

Lessee: Wolverine Trading L.P.<br />

Timothy M. Benton (BTN), NOMINEE<br />

Lessor: Cole, Roesler Trading Group, L.P 05/04/01<br />

Lessee: Botta Trading-Lynx DPM L.L.C.<br />

Peter C. Guth (PG), NOMINEE<br />

Lessor: Susquehanna Investment Group 05/04/01<br />

Lessee: Tiger Options L.L.C.<br />

Martin E. Rauba (MRT), NOMINEE<br />

Lessor: Abn Amro Incorporated 05/08/01<br />

Lessee: Wes Options Company<br />

Wesley W. Demmon (WWD), NOMINEE


Page 5 May 18, 2001 Volume 29, Number 20 Chicago Board Options <strong>Exchange</strong><br />

MEMBERSHIP Terminations<br />

Individual Members Termination Date<br />

Peter Jon Skogh (PPJ) 05/03/01<br />

Nomura Securities International Inc<br />

311 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 6100<br />

Chicago, IL 60606<br />

John M. Fusco (SCO) 05/04/01<br />

Prime International Equities, L.L.C.<br />

141 W. Jackson, Ste.1603<br />

Chicago, IL 60604<br />

Lessor(s):<br />

Gerald A. Wood Jr. 05/03/01<br />

139 S. Clay<br />

Hinsdale, IL 60521<br />

Nominee(s) / Inactive Nominee(s):<br />

Martin E. Rauba (MRT) 05/04/01<br />

Tiger Options LLC<br />

440 S. LaSalle, Ste. 3100<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Michael M. Klearman (MMK) 05/07/01<br />

PEAK6 Capital Management LLC<br />

209 S. LaSalle, Ste. 200<br />

Chicago, IL 60604<br />

Wesley W. Demmon (WWD) 05/07/01<br />

Wes Options Company<br />

440 S. LaSalle, Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Michael Gooley (GOO) 05/08/01<br />

AOT USA LLC<br />

440 S. LaSalle, Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

George P. Konhilas (YME) 05/08/01<br />

Midl<strong>and</strong> Trading, L.L.C.<br />

230 S. LaSalle, Ste. 400<br />

Chicago, IL 60604<br />

Jeffrey F. Brice (JBB) 05/09/01<br />

Spear, Leeds & Kellogg<br />

440 S LaSalle, Ste. 2118<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Rex L. Hufnagel (REX) 05/09/01<br />

Spear, Leeds & Kellogg<br />

440 S. LaSalle - Suite 2118<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

EFFECTIVE MEMBERSHIPS<br />

Individual Members Effective Date<br />

CBT Exercisers:<br />

J. Alex<strong>and</strong>er Stevens (JQQ) 05/03/01<br />

P.O. Box 2474<br />

Chicago, IL 60690<br />

Type of Business to be Conducted: Floor Broker Market Maker<br />

CBT Registered For:<br />

Effective Date<br />

Edward P. McFadden III (EDM) 05/07/01<br />

Knight Financial Products, L.L.C.<br />

330 Malden Avenue<br />

LaGrange Park, IL 60526<br />

Type of Business to be Conducted: Floor Broker Market Maker<br />

Philip M. Carava (FIL) 05/08/01<br />

Triangle Trading, L.L.C.<br />

440 S. LaSalle Ste.619<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Type of Business to be Conducted: Market Maker<br />

John L. Carter (KIT) 05/09/01<br />

Sparta Group Of Chicago, L.P.<br />

440 S. LaSalle Street, Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Type of Business to be Conducted: Market Maker<br />

Lessor(s):<br />

George E. Morris Jr. 05/03/01<br />

5750 NE Isl<strong>and</strong> Cove Way<br />

Stuart, FL 34996<br />

Nominee(s) / Inactive Nominee(s):<br />

Joshua Abrams (GSE) 05/07/01<br />

PEAK6 Capital Management LLC<br />

2930 N. Sheridan Rd. #508<br />

Chicago, IL 60657<br />

Type of Business to be Conducted: Market Maker<br />

Wesley W. Demmon (WWD) 05/07/01<br />

Wes Options Company<br />

440 S. LaSalle, Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Type of Business to be Conducted: Market Maker<br />

Michael W. Prete (PRE) 05/08/01<br />

440 S. LaSalle, Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Type of Business to be Conducted: Market Maker<br />

Timothy J. Werner (TTW) 05/08/01<br />

BOTTA Capital Management LLC<br />

440 S. LaSalle -Ste 3400<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Type of Business to be Conducted: Market Maker<br />

Member Organizations<br />

Wes Options Company 05/07/01<br />

Sparta Group Of Chicago, L.P.<br />

440 S. LaSalle, Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago , IL 60605<br />

Type of Business to be Conducted: Market Maker<br />

DRB, LLC 05/09/01<br />

Sparta Group Of Chicago, L.P.<br />

133 N. Elmore<br />

Park Ridge, IL 60068<br />

Type of Business to be Conducted: Market Maker


Page 6 May 18, 2001 Volume 29, Number 20 Chicago Board Options <strong>Exchange</strong><br />

JOINT ACCOUNTS<br />

New Participants Acronym Effective Date<br />

Adam D. Boyer QWD 05/03/01<br />

Edward P. McFadden III QPZ 05/07/01<br />

Edward P. McFadden III QUN 05/07/01<br />

Joshua Abrams QXP 05/07/01<br />

Joshua Abrams QZZ 05/07/01<br />

Scott I. Bauer QQW 05/09/01<br />

Joseph I. DiMaggio QOX 05/09/01<br />

New Accounts<br />

Timothy J. Werner QWE 05/08/01<br />

Luke G. O’Donnell Jr. QUK 05/08/01<br />

Michael G. Palermo QUK 05/08/01<br />

Terminated Participants Acronym Terminated Date<br />

Mark L. Dooley QEP 05/04/01<br />

Mark L. Dooley QTC 05/04/01<br />

Martin E. Rauba QTG 05/04/01<br />

Michael M. Klearman QXP 05/07/01<br />

George P. Konhilas QCB 05/08/01<br />

Kevin J. Galassini QRA 05/08/01<br />

Edward V. Dolinar QBZ 05/09/01<br />

Jeffrey F. Brice QLS 05/09/01<br />

Jeffrey F. Brice QSP 05/09/01<br />

Jeffrey F. Brice QMB 05/09/01<br />

Jeffrey F. Brice QQB 05/09/01<br />

Rex L. Hufnagel QLS 05/09/01<br />

Rex L. Hufnagel QMB 05/09/01<br />

Rex L. Hufnagel QQB 05/09/01<br />

CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP STATUS<br />

Individual Member Applicants Effective Date<br />

Patrick T. Koehler 05/03/01<br />

From: CBT Registered For Kich Trading, Inc.;<br />

Floor Broker Market Maker<br />

To: CBT Registered For STC, L.L.C.; Floor Broker<br />

Effective Date<br />

M. Barbara O’Brien 05/03/01<br />

From: CBT Registered For Kich Trading, Inc.;<br />

Floor Broker Market Maker<br />

To: CBT Registered For STC, L.L.C.; Floor Broker<br />

Daniel K. Kim 05/03/01<br />

From: Lessor, CBT Individual; Market Maker<br />

To: Owner; Market Maker<br />

John F. Burke 05/07/01<br />

From: Nominee For MDNH Partners, L.P;<br />

Floor Broker<br />

To: Nominee For Israel A. Engl<strong>and</strong>er <strong>and</strong> Co;<br />

Floor Broker<br />

Daniel R. Bergtholdt Jr. 05/09/01<br />

From: CBT Registered For Pioneer Capital, L.L.C.;<br />

Market Maker<br />

To: CBT Registered For DRB, LLC; Market Maker<br />

MEMBER ADDRESS CHANGES<br />

Individual Members Effective Date<br />

Michael W. Prete 05/07/01<br />

440 S. LaSalle - Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Ellis B. Chu 05/07/01<br />

440 S. LaSalle Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Joseph R.C Pinto 05/07/01<br />

440 S. LaSalle - Ste. 1685<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

James T. Moster 05/07/01<br />

111 W. Jackson - 10th Floor<br />

Chicago, IL 60604<br />

Lloyd I. Miller III 05/07/01<br />

4550 Gordon Dr.<br />

Naples, FL 34102<br />

Timothy S. Miller 05/07/01<br />

141 W. Jackson - Ste. 2221A<br />

Chicago, IL 60604<br />

Lawrence J. Blum 05/07/01<br />

207 Dickens Road<br />

Northfield, IL 60093<br />

Dustin P. Sugasa 05/07/01<br />

311 S Wacker Drive - Ste 900<br />

Chicago, IL 60606<br />

Christopher C. Sporer 05/08/01<br />

440 S. LaSalle - Ste 3400<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

David J. Hoelscher 05/08/01<br />

432 S Fairview Avenue<br />

Park Ridge, IL 60068<br />

Lanny I. Brooks 05/09/01<br />

440 S. LaSalle - Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605


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Effective Date<br />

Mark A. Cameron 05/09/01<br />

440 S. LaSalle - Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Eduardo A. Campins II 05/09/01<br />

440 S. LaSalle - Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Thomas B. Fredericks 05/09/01<br />

440 S. LaSalle - Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Stephen F. Lake 05/09/01<br />

440 S. LaSalle, Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

William S. Menden 05/09/01<br />

440 S. LaSalle Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

John M. Vignoe 05/09/01<br />

440 S. LaSalle Ste. 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Joel A. Tenner 05/09/01<br />

440 S. LaSalle -Ste 2500<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Kurt R. Passehl 05/09/01<br />

440 S. LaSalle - Ste. 3100<br />

Chicago, IL 60605<br />

Member Organizations<br />

Prudential Securities Incorporated 05/04/01<br />

100 State Street, Ste. 100<br />

Erie, PA 16507<br />

S. R. Partners, Ltd. 05/07/01<br />

1158 Summitt Drive<br />

Beverly Hills, CA 90210<br />

Daiwa Securities America Inc. 05/07/01<br />

Financial Square 32 Old Slip, #14FL<br />

New York, NY 10005<br />

MEMBER NAME CHANGE<br />

Member Organizations Effective Date<br />

From: Dean Witter Reynolds 05/08/01<br />

To: Morgan Stanley DW Inc.<br />

POSITION LIMITS<br />

For all equity options classes except those listed below, the st<strong>and</strong>ard position <strong>and</strong> exercise limits pursuant to <strong>Exchange</strong> Rule<br />

4.11 <strong>and</strong> 4.12 will be applicable. For a <strong>com</strong>plete list of all applicable limits, check 2nd floor data information bins or contact the<br />

Department of Market Regulation. If you wish to receive regular updates of the position limit list, please contact C<strong>and</strong>ice<br />

Nickr<strong>and</strong> at (312) 786-7730 of the Department of Market Regulation.<br />

Class Limit Date<br />

BDH/BXH 22,500 contracts 5/19/01<br />

BNC 75,000 contracts 5/19/01<br />

FST/FTV 22,500 contracts 5/19/01<br />

IIH/IHX 22,500 contracts 5/19/01<br />

JQ/QYI/QYJ/QDM/YJN/OQK 150,000 contracts 5/19/01<br />

MNU 45,000 contracts 5/19/01<br />

MZU 150,000 contracts 5/19/01<br />

QFW/FIV 31,500 contracts 5/19/01<br />

QLL/AEX/AZV 150,000 contracts 5/19/01<br />

QMN/QMR/UMY 150,000 contracts 5/19/01<br />

SYY 150,000 contracts 5/19/01<br />

UML/UMQ/UEL 150,000 contracts 5/19/01<br />

XTO/XTG 4,725,000 shares 5/19/01<br />

CJT/SUQ/SUX/SWV/VSU/XWV/VZX 331,500 contracts 6/16/01<br />

CQR/RNC/YFA/OQC 150,000 contracts 6/16/01<br />

DME/EIM 60,000 contracts 6/16/01<br />

DNA/DWN 150,000 contracts 6/16/01<br />

FBB/GP/VGP 195,000 contracts 6/16/01<br />

GP/VGP/FBB 195,000 contracts 6/16/01<br />

SBL/SFB/THL 14,625,000 shares 6/16/01<br />

SUQ/SUX/SWV/VSU/XWV/VZX/CJT 331,500 contracts 6/16/01<br />

TEF/TEB/YEF 7,803,000 shares 6/16/01<br />

TGR/BCE/WFK/WFL/VFK 106,500 contracts 6/16/01<br />

THL/SBL/SFB 14,625,000 shares 6/16/01<br />

V/ONV 75,000 contracts 6/16/01<br />

WFC/VWF/FBW 150,000 contracts 6/16/01<br />

AFX/QQB 45,000 contracts 7/21/01<br />

AOT/SIW 31,500 contracts 7/21/01<br />

AIY/AXA 106,500 contracts 7/21/01<br />

AXA/AIY 106,500 contracts 7/21/01<br />

CJL/CVQ 53,000 contracts 7/21/01<br />

CMA/IMD 82,500 contracts 7/21/01<br />

CVQ/CJL 53,000 contracts 7/21/01<br />

DUK 150,000 contracts 7/21/01<br />

ETN/ETD 31,500 contracts 7/21/01<br />

EUA/EVA/EVB 45,000 contracts 7/21/01<br />

FKS/UVM 106,500 contracts 7/21/01<br />

HAU/LKQ 54,000 contracts 7/21/01<br />

HWP/WPW/WOW/YLP/VHP 181,500 contracts 7/21/01<br />

IDQ/IDK/IHO225,000 contracts 7/21/01


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Class Limit Date<br />

KGE/YKE/EXK/YKN 11,250,000 shares 7/21/01<br />

MEE/FRV 31,500 contracts 7/21/01<br />

QMT/TTD 135,000 contracts 7/21/01<br />

QQB/AFX 45,000 contracts 7/21/01<br />

QSD/DWP 11,250,000 shares 7/21/01<br />

QVM/QUM/UZQ 150,000 contracts 7/21/01<br />

SGR 45,000 contracts 7/21/01<br />

TTD/QMT 135,000 contracts 7/21/01<br />

UMN/OFO/UGE 12,571,000 shares 7/21/01<br />

UVM/FKS 106,500 contracts 7/21/01<br />

XAP/HWP/WPW/WOW/YLP/VHP 181,500 contracts 7/21/01<br />

ZUQ 150,000 contracts 7/21/01<br />

AQU/HUJ 11,250,000 shares 8/18/01<br />

BAW/PRM 105,210 contracts 8/18/01<br />

DWV/MXO189,000 contracts 8/18/01<br />

DZU/DZV 3,375,000 shares 8/18/01<br />

EKU 45,000 contracts 8/18/01<br />

FUO/FOC 3,375,000 shares 8/18/01<br />

GDQ 150,000 contracts 8/18/01<br />

MXO/DWV 189,000 contracts 8/18/01<br />

PRM/BAW 105,210 contracts 8/18/01<br />

OAQ/POL 11,250,000 shares 8/18/01<br />

YQK 225,000 contracts 8/18/01<br />

EPG/GOP 167,250 contracts 9/22/01<br />

FLW/RIG 150,000 contracts 9/22/01<br />

GOP/EPG 167,250 contracts 9/22/01<br />

LTR 63,000 contracts 9/22/01<br />

SLK/SAX/SLU/SSV/UQD/XXZ/UCQ/UNQ/<br />

YSU/YDI/YJU/YHH/OVU/VEQ/PVG 360,000 contracts 9/22/01<br />

RIG/FLW 150,000 contracts 9/22/01<br />

UQD/XXZ/UCQ/UNQ/YSU/YDI/YJU/YHH/<br />

OVU/VEQ/SLK/SAX/SLU/SSV 360,000 contracts 9/22/01<br />

AGC 150,000 contracts 10/20/01<br />

AMP/MRQ 150,000 contracts 10/20/01<br />

BBJ/BBO/BBQ 7,500,000 shares 10/20/01<br />

FBF/WGW/VFT/SBJ 22,470,000 shares 10/20/01<br />

IDJ/VMB/WVM/VVM 231,000 contracts 10/20/01<br />

MRQ/AMP 150,000 contracts 10/20/01<br />

MSQ/MQF/YMF/ODL/ORF/PJG/MQV 90,750 contracts 10/20/01<br />

NQK/BQG 3,375,000 shares 10/20/01<br />

NZQ/URJ 54,000 contracts 10/20/01<br />

QME/MEF 31,500 contracts 10/20/01<br />

SBJ/FBF/VFT/WGW 22,470,000 shares 10/20/01<br />

TR/TOK 1,390,000 shares 10/20/01<br />

VMB/WVM/VVM/IDJ 231,000 contracts 10/20/01<br />

AFL 150,000 contracts 11/17/01<br />

ARB/EYQ 60,000 contracts 11/17/01<br />

SO/SZC 75,000 contracts 11/17/01<br />

UTH/UHX 13,500 contracts 11/17/01<br />

ADI/AKI/WDI/WZQ/VIK/OKI 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

AEQ/AXX/VAE/ODJ/AQH 300,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

AHQ/WAH/VAY/AHU 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

AIG/WAP/ZFA/WAJ/ZPW/VAF/ZKR/YWB 14,062,500 shares 1/19/02<br />

ALA/WNV 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

AMQ/YAA//VAN 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

AMR/WAR/UAR 75,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

AN/YNP 75,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

ANQ/ANC/AWL/VPJ 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

AOL/AOE/AOO/AOW/OOL/VAN/XTE/YYW 26,250,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

AQH 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

ASO/ZFH/WFH 7,500,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

AXP/AQP/VAX 225,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

BCE/WFK/WFL/VFK/TGR 106,500 contracts 1/19/02<br />

BGQ/VNG 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

BNQ/BYQ/BWR/WWO/YUX/YOW/YWR/<br />

YUJ/OKO/VRQ 300,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

BP/VAO150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

CL/WTP/VGO150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

CYQ/CYJ/CWY/VYC 30,000,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

DOW/WDO/VDO/UKD 240,750 contracts 1/19/02<br />

ELN/VBZ/YPO150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

EMC/EMB/YME/WYK/VUE/EKO/EBC/VUP 270,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

ENE/VEN 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

ERQ/ERU/VRE/VVG/WYG 120,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

F/WFO/YOD 75,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

FQC/FZC/WFU/YFG/VFU 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

GBD/YKB/GSK/WGX/VLX 15,975,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

GE/GEW/WGE/VGE 225,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

GMH/YGH/VGL 225,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

GSK/WGX/VLX/GBD/YKB 15,975,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

GTW/WGB/VGB 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

HD/WHD/YSY/VHD 11,250,000 shares 1/19/02


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Class Limit Date<br />

IRU/IUR/RBU/IMU/YRU/YYR/OIR/OJN/GYV/OLR 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

IUQ/IUU/QUV/WYJ/YJW/VYJ 450,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

JNJ/WUY/VJN 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

JPB/JSA/YBG/YMB/OYJ/JPM/CJM/WCV/XJM/<br />

VCR 39,000,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

JPM/CJM/WCV/XJM/VCR/JPB/JSA/YBG/YMB/<br />

OYJ 39,000,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

KR/VKK 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

LDQ/WQM/WUO/WQZ/DOJ/VQM 22,500,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

LMQ/MLC//WMJ/YXW/VPC/LKR 225,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

LOQ/LQL/UBX/YRB/UQB/WCX/VCE 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

LSI/ISM/VBS 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

LTD/WKX/ZOF/WDL/VLD 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

MDT/WKV/VKD 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

MGA/WMG/YGG/VAG 31,500 contracts 1/19/02<br />

MU/MUY/VGY/VLW/GYV 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

MWD/MFZ/VWD 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

NOK/NAY/NZY/VOK 300,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

NT/NTV/WNT/YNZ/ZZN/UCY/YUC/ODT/ODV 38,190,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

ORQ/ORY/VOC/MOQ/WOK/VOK 300,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

PCS/WVH/VVH 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

PFE/WPE/XWZ/VPE 28,125,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

PHA/YNJ/VM 16,425,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

PNJ/YNJ/PHA/WGF/VM 16,425,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

Q/VWW/WUX 20,400,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

QAQ/AAW/AAO/AAF/AUA/VLM/OVG 300,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

QFN/WOF/WCW/VRW/OFN/VKW 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

QGC/QGW/GCB/GXW/WCK/YCK/YSW/VCK 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

QYK/KYQ/YOR/VFR/KFN/KAY 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

RAL/WLR/YKL/VLR 75,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

RCQ/RDZ/RDW/RDU/VJG/WDK/YRL/YRM/<br />

WXD/WGJ//YRR/OYG/ORD 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

RQC/VYD 300,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

SAP/WTA/VSP 225,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

SBC/VFE 17,325,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

SCH/WWS/YVV/VYS 11,250,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

SLB/WUB/WME/VWY 75,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

SLR/VRL 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

SQN/ONS/SMJ/OMT 300,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

SWS/WRM/YWF/VWZ 3,465,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

TLQ/XOP 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

TMX/XMR/WTE/TEW/VTE/TMU/TXZ/XRX/<br />

YRY/ORX 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

TQA/TAZ/WRZ/VCY 225,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

TXN/TNZ/TXR 300,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

TYC/VYL 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

UBX/YRB/UQB/WCX/VCE/LOQ/LQL 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

UCY/YUC/NT/NTV/WNT/YNZ/ODT 38,190,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

UKD/DOW/WDO/VDO 240,750 contracts 1/19/02<br />

VZ/VBU/YLG 16,650,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

WNV/ALA 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

WQS/XBR/VMQ 11,250,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

WUO/LDQ/WQM/ZPX/WQZ/DOJ/VQM 22,500,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

WUX/Q/UWW 20,400,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

WUY/JNJ/VJN 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

XLQ/WXJ/VXJ/XLW 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

XOP/TLQ 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

XQL/YHS/OLH 120,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

XTE/YYW/AOL/AOE/AOO/AOW/OOL/VAN 26,250,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

XWZ/PFE/WPE/VPE 28,125,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

YHQ/YHU/YHV/YMM/YUU/OYH/VYH/OYO/<br />

YCH/YHX/YHZ 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

YPO/ELN/VBZ 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

ZFH/WFH/ASO7,357,500 shares 1/19/02<br />

ZQN/QZN/YZZ/YQN/VON/VEE/ZQQ 150,000 contracts 1/19/02<br />

ZZN/UCY/XUC/YUC/NT/NTV/WNT/YNZ/ODT 38,190,000 shares 1/19/02<br />

AAQ/VAA/QAA 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

AMD/AKD/WVV/YVD/VVV 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

AP/VYA/OBP/YTV 75,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

AQT/YAT/YHE/VLH 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

AZA/VZA 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

BUD/WBD/VBD 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

C/ZUZ/ZZV/WRV/VRN/YSV/OCY 9,975,000 shares 1/18/03<br />

CAH/YCX/OCJ/CKJ/YKJ/OKJ 11,250,000 shares 1/18/03<br />

CVC/WJD/VJL/CVJ/YJD/VJL 31,500 contracts 1/18/03<br />

ENZ/OMJ/EKD/JME 3,307,500 shares 1/18/03<br />

EZQ/WZW/VZH 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

FRX/FHA/WRT/VFB 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

GLW/GRJ/GWD/WGU/YGW/YHL/VGC/<br />

VHO/WYY 225,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

HHH/WHB/OHH/HXH/YYC/OYC/HHV<br />

/HWH/OHZ/THH/WBV/VWH 75,000 contracts 1/18/03


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Position Limit Circular PL01-58<br />

DATE: May 4, 2001<br />

Position Limit Circular PL01-59<br />

DATE: May 7, 2001<br />

Class Limit Date<br />

NQ/IQ/NQ/VNL 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

IOU/FHY/GQG/YGA/OGC 21,150,000 shares 1/18/03<br />

LEH/LES/VHE/OHW 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

LTQ/WZT/VZT/WKS 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

LUV/WUV/VUV/LUP/YUH/OUN 11,250,000 shares 1/18/03<br />

MER/JMR/VME 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

MOT/MQO/VMA/MOJ 225,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

PVN/WVR/VQV 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

QCI/IUL/YCF/OFZ 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

QED/DUB/WZZ/VTQ/EXF 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

RAQ/RAZ/VJR/OBM 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

SEZ/YGM/OGM/VUQ 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

SGQ/SGW/EZG/YDS/YYS/OIE/VEI 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

SQX/VPR150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

TGT/VDH 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

THQ/WTH/VTH/HB/YHJ/OBB 75,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

TIF 120,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

UBF/UBZ/GUF/ULF/OMW/OBO/BQB/OZD 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

UBS/YWK/OWK 88,500 contracts 1/18/03<br />

UNH/WUH/VUH 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

USB/YSR/OSR/USZ/WBP/VBV 169,500 contracts 1/18/03<br />

USZ/WBP/VBV/USB/YSR/OSR 169,500 contracts 1/18/03<br />

UVT/BWU/WWP/WJC/VLV/UVH/BWJ/WWB/VLE75,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

WMB/WYM/VBB/AEB/AEK/HSD 75,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

VUQ/SEZ/YGM/OGM 150,000 contracts 1/18/03<br />

YWK/OWK/UBS 88,500 contracts 1/18/03<br />

POSITION LIMIT CIRCULARS<br />

TO: Members <strong>and</strong> Member Organizations<br />

FROM: Department of Market Regulation<br />

RE: Equity Position <strong>and</strong> Exercise Limits<br />

Please be reminded that the position <strong>and</strong> exercise limits 1 for the following equity option classes will be decreased to a lower tier limit with the<br />

May 2001 expiration. Effective May 21, 2001, the position <strong>and</strong> exercise limits for the following equity option classes will be decreased to the<br />

applicable st<strong>and</strong>ard limit as noted below:<br />

Underlying Stock Option Symbol Stock Symbol St<strong>and</strong>ard Position <strong>and</strong> Exercise Limit<br />

Cyber-Care, Inc. RSU CYBR 31,500 Contracts<br />

Imrglobal Corporation QIQ IMRS 22,500 Contracts<br />

Net Perceptions, Inc. PEU NETP 31,500 Contracts<br />

Xybernaut Corporation XUY XYBR31,500 Contracts<br />

Copies of the <strong>com</strong>plete list of the applicable limits for all <strong>Exchange</strong> listed options are available in the 2nd floor data information bins or may be<br />

obtained from the Department of Market Regulation. If you wish to receive regular updates of the position limit list via telefax, please contact<br />

C<strong>and</strong>ice Nickr<strong>and</strong> at (312) 786-7730 in the Department of Market Regulation.<br />

1 Limits were previously reviewed in January 2001 <strong>and</strong>, at that time, these equity option classes were not eligible to remain at their current tier<br />

limit.<br />

TO: Members <strong>and</strong> Member Organizations<br />

FROM: Department of Market Regulation<br />

RE: Equity Option Position <strong>and</strong> Exercise Limits<br />

The position <strong>and</strong> exercise limit in the Brunswick Corp. (BC) was scheduled to be decreased after the September 2001 expiration. However, as<br />

a result of a review of trading statistics, it has been determined that BC’s position <strong>and</strong> exercise limit will remain unchanged at 31,500 contracts.<br />

For additional information, please contact Michael Felty at (312) 786-7504 in the Department of Market Regulation.


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Position Limit Circular PL01-60<br />

DATE: May 7, 2001<br />

TO: Members <strong>and</strong> Member Organizations<br />

FROM: Department of Market Regulation<br />

RE: Equity Option Position <strong>and</strong> Exercise Limits<br />

The position <strong>and</strong> exercise limit in the Citizens Communications Company (CZN) was scheduled to be decreased after the August 2001<br />

expiration. However, as a result of a review of trading statistics, it has been determined that CZN’s position <strong>and</strong> exercise limit will remain<br />

unchanged at 75,000 contracts.<br />

For additional information, please contact Michael Felty at (312) 786-7504 in the Department of Market Regulation.<br />

Position Limit Circular PL01-61<br />

DATE: May 7, 2001<br />

TO: Members <strong>and</strong> Member Organizations<br />

FROM: Department of Market Regulation<br />

RE: Equity Option Position <strong>and</strong> Exercise Limits<br />

The position <strong>and</strong> exercise limits in the Expedia, Inc. (EXPE/UED) <strong>and</strong> Readers Digest (RDA) were scheduled to be decreased after the July<br />

2001 expiration. However, as a result of a review of trading statistics, it has been determined that UED’s position <strong>and</strong> exercise limit will remain<br />

unchanged at 22,500 <strong>and</strong> RDA’s position <strong>and</strong> exercise limit will remain unchanged at 31,500.<br />

For additional information, please contact Michael Felty at (312) 786-7504 in the Department of Market Regulation.<br />

Position Limit Circular PL01-64<br />

DATE: May 9, 2001<br />

TO: Members <strong>and</strong> Member Organizations<br />

RE: UTI Energy, Inc. (“UTI”) merger <strong>com</strong>pleted with Patterson Energy, Inc. (“PTEN/NZQ”)<br />

Effective Date May 9, 2001<br />

Please be advised that the <strong>Exchange</strong> listed Patterson Energy, Inc. (“PTEN/NZQ”) on May 9, 2001. Following the above merger, UTI Energy,<br />

Inc.’s option symbol of UTI changed to URJ. Please be advised that UTI Energy, Inc. is listed on the American Stock <strong>Exchange</strong> <strong>and</strong> the<br />

Philadelphia Stock <strong>Exchange</strong>. As a result of the above merger, Patterson Energy, Inc.’s name has been changed to Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.<br />

The stock symbol of PTEN <strong>and</strong> the option symbol of NZQ will remain the same.<br />

The <strong>Exchange</strong> has established that the position <strong>and</strong> exercise limits following this merger will be any <strong>com</strong>bination of URJ <strong>and</strong> NZQ option<br />

contracts on the same side of the market not to exceed 54,000 contracts through October 20, 2001. Following the October expiration, NZQ’s<br />

position <strong>and</strong> exercise limits will revert to the st<strong>and</strong>ard limit of 31,500 contracts.<br />

For additional information, please contact C<strong>and</strong>ice Nickr<strong>and</strong> at (312) 786-7730 in the Department of Market Regulation.<br />

Position LImit Circular PL01-65<br />

DATE: May 14, 2001<br />

TO: Members <strong>and</strong> Member Organizations<br />

RE: Equity Option Position <strong>and</strong> Exercise Limits<br />

As a result of a review of trading statistics, the following classes now qualify for a higher position <strong>and</strong> exercise limit:<br />

Option Class Stock Symbol New Tier<br />

ILA ILA 22,500<br />

RQK RTIX 22,500<br />

URL SRCL 22,500<br />

ASD ASD 31,500<br />

PHM PHM 31,500<br />

SPW SPW 31,500<br />

TQB TWAV 31,500<br />

TUF TUNE 31,500<br />

UAF ALGN 31,500<br />

Option Class Stock Symbol New Tier<br />

ACF ACF 60,000<br />

VQQ SVGI 60,000<br />

CCRCCR75,000<br />

KUK COSN 75,000<br />

TTU TWTC 75,000<br />

WB WB 75,000<br />

BBJ/BBO/BBQ BOBJ 7,500,000 Shares*<br />

*Position reflected in shares due to a 3-for-2 Stock Split. After October 20, 2001, the position <strong>and</strong> exercise limit will be 75,000 contracts<br />

of BBJ.<br />

For additional information, please contact Michael Felty at (312) 786-7504 in the Department of Market Regulation.


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Position Limit Circular PL01-66<br />

DATE: May 14, 2001<br />

FROM: Department of Market Regulation<br />

RE: Equity Option Position <strong>and</strong> Exercise Limits<br />

The position <strong>and</strong> exercise limit in the Homestore.<strong>com</strong>, Inc. (“HOMS/HMU”) was scheduled to be decreased after the July 2001 expiration.<br />

However, as a result of a review of trading statistics, it has been determined that HMU’s position <strong>and</strong> exercise limit will remain<br />

unchanged at 75,000 contracts. For additional information, please contact Michael Felty at (312) 786-7504 in the Department of Market<br />

Regulation.<br />

Position Limit Circular PL01-67<br />

DATE: May 14, 2001<br />

FROM: Department of Market Regulation<br />

RE: Equity Option Position <strong>and</strong> Exercise Limits<br />

The position <strong>and</strong> exercise limit in the Spectrian Corporation (“SPCT/QCS”) was scheduled to be decreased after the August 2001 expiration.<br />

However, as a result of a review of trading statistics, it has been determined that QCS’ position <strong>and</strong> exercise limit will remain unchanged<br />

at 22,500 contracts. For additional information, please contact Michael Felty at (312) 786-7504 in the Department of Market<br />

Regulation.<br />

Position Limit Circular PL01-68<br />

DATE: May 14, 2001<br />

FROM: Department of Market Regulation<br />

RE: Equity Option Position <strong>and</strong> Exercise Limits<br />

The position <strong>and</strong> exercise limit in the Machrochem Corporation (“MCHM/QQ”) was scheduled to be decreased after the September 2001<br />

expiration. However, as a result of a review of trading statistics, it has been determined that QQ’s position <strong>and</strong> exercise limit will remain<br />

unchanged at 22,500 contracts. For additional information, please contact Michael Felty at (312) 786-7504 in the Department of Market<br />

Regulation.<br />

RESEARCH CIRCULARS<br />

The following Research Circulars were distributed between May 4, <strong>and</strong> May 11, 2001. If you wish to read the entire document, please refer to<br />

the <strong>CBOE</strong> Web Site at www.cboe.<strong>com</strong>/tools/splt&mrg.htm For questions regarding information discussed in a Research Circular, please call<br />

the The Options Clearing Corporation at 1-800-OPTIONS. Visit www.cboe.<strong>com</strong>/tools/newlist.htm for information on new listings.<br />

Research Circular #RS01-277<br />

May 9, 2001<br />

AXA ADS (“AXA & adj. AIY”)<br />

2-for-1 ADS Split<br />

Ex-Distribution Date: May 17, 2001<br />

Research Circular #RS01-281<br />

May 4, 2001<br />

Raytheon Company Class A (“RTN.A/RYA”)<br />

Reclassification, Stock <strong>and</strong> option Symbol Change to (“RTN”)<br />

Effective Date: May 15, 2001<br />

Research Circular #RS01-282<br />

May 4, 2001<br />

Raytheon Company Class B (“RTN.B/RTN”)<br />

Reclassification & Stock Symbol Change to (“RTN”)<br />

Effective Date: May 15, 2001<br />

Research Circular #RS01-287<br />

May 8, 2001<br />

Barrett Resources Corporation (“BRR”)<br />

Tender Offer TERMINATED<br />

Research Circular #RS01-288<br />

May 10, 2001<br />

Willamette Industries, Inc. (“WLL”)<br />

Tender Offer **AMENDED** by Company Holdings, Inc.<br />

Research Circular #RS01-289<br />

May 9, 2001<br />

Methode Electronics Inc. Class A (“METHA/QME & adj. MEF”)<br />

Determination of Cash-In-Lieu Amounts<br />

Research Circular #RS01-290<br />

May 10, 2001<br />

*****UPDATE*****<br />

Biochem Pharma, Inc. (“BCHE/BQX/WOE/VCN”) Proposed<br />

Election Merger with Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc<br />

(“SHPGY/UGH”)<br />

ELECTION DEADLINE: MAY 10, 2001<br />

Research Circular #RS01-291<br />

May 10, 2001<br />

IVAX Corporation (“IVX/YIV/OIV”) 5-for-4 Stock Split Ex-<br />

Distribution Date: May 21, 2001 05/10/01<br />

Research Circular #RS01-293<br />

May 11, 2001<br />

Baxter International, Inc. (“BAX”) 2-for-1 Stock Split<br />

Ex-Distribution Date: May 31, 2001<br />

Research Circular #RS01-294<br />

May 11, 2001<br />

SouthTrust Corporation (“SOTR/SHQ/YEB”)<br />

2-for-1 Stock Split<br />

Ex-Distribution Date: May 14, 2001


May 18, 2001 Volume RB12, Number 20<br />

<strong>Regulatory</strong><br />

Circulars<br />

<strong>Regulatory</strong><br />

<strong>Bulletin</strong><br />

The Constitution <strong>and</strong> Rules of the Chicago Board Options <strong>Exchange</strong>, Incorporated<br />

(“<strong>Exchange</strong>”), in certain specific instances, require the <strong>Exchange</strong> to provide notice to the<br />

membership. The weekly <strong>Regulatory</strong> <strong>Bulletin</strong> is delivered to all effective members to satisfy<br />

this requirement.<br />

<strong>Regulatory</strong> Circular RG01-59<br />

Date: May 7, 2001<br />

To: Members<br />

From: <strong>Regulatory</strong> Services Division<br />

Re: Joint Account Trading In OEX, SPX <strong>and</strong> DJX Indexes<br />

This memor<strong>and</strong>um addresses procedures established by the <strong>Exchange</strong> regarding the<br />

trading activities of joint account participants in the OEX, SPX <strong>and</strong> DJX (“Index”) option<br />

classes. These procedures supplement <strong>Exchange</strong> Rules regarding transactions on the<br />

floor by members. Additional procedures for joint accounts trading on RAES are contained<br />

in the rules <strong>and</strong> memor<strong>and</strong>a regarding the operations <strong>and</strong> eligibility requirements for those<br />

systems.<br />

The Committees have established that the following procedures apply to the trading of joint<br />

accounts in Index options:<br />

1. Joint accounts may be simultaneously represented in an Index crowd by participants<br />

trading in-person for the joint account.<br />

2. Joint account participants who are not trading in-person in an Index crowd, may<br />

enter orders for the joint account with floor brokers even if other participants are<br />

trading the same joint account in-person.<br />

3. When series are simultaneously opened during rotation, joint account participants<br />

trading the joint account in-person may enter orders for the joint account with floor<br />

brokers in series where they are unable to trade the joint account in-person.<br />

4. There is no restriction on the number of joint account participants that may participate<br />

on behalf of the joint account on the same trade in the Index.<br />

5. When joint account participants are trading in an Index crowd for their individual<br />

account or as a floor broker, another participant of the joint account may trade for<br />

the joint account in-person or enter orders for the joint account with floor brokers.<br />

6. Except for the exemption described in #7, members are reminded that they are<br />

prohibited from entering orders for their individual or joint accounts while they are<br />

trading in-person in an Index crowd even if the orders are for an account they are<br />

not then actively trading.


<strong>Regulatory</strong> Circulars<br />

continued<br />

<strong>Regulatory</strong> Circular RG01-59 continued<br />

7. Notwithst<strong>and</strong>ing the restriction described in #6, managers of <strong>Exchange</strong> approved<br />

RAES joint accounts may enter orders with floor brokers for the RAES joint account<br />

if the manager is trading in-person for his individual account in the Index<br />

crowd. If the manager is trading in-person for the joint account the manager may<br />

not enter an order for the joint account with a floor broker. CLERKS MAY NOT<br />

ENTER ORDERS VIA THE USE OF RAES TATS BY GIVING THEM TO FLOOR<br />

BROKERS TO CLOSE-OUT POSITIONS.<br />

8. Members must ensure that they do not trade in-person or by orders such that<br />

[any of the following results]:<br />

(a) a trade occurs between a joint account participant’s individual market-maker<br />

account <strong>and</strong> the joint account of which he or she is a participant, or<br />

(b) a trade occurs in which the buyer <strong>and</strong> seller are representing the same joint<br />

account <strong>and</strong> are on opposite sides of a transaction.<br />

9. Joint account participants may not act as a floor broker for the joint account of<br />

which they are a participant.<br />

10. Members may alternate trading in-person for their individual account <strong>and</strong> their<br />

joint account while in an Index crowd.<br />

Joint Account Identification<br />

The proper procedure for <strong>com</strong>pleting a trade ticket for joint account transactions is that<br />

both the member’s <strong>and</strong> joint account acronym must be included. This information is<br />

required to insure that the initiating joint account member receives credit for such transactions<br />

as they relate to reporting <strong>and</strong> market performance obligations set forth in <strong>Exchange</strong><br />

Rules 6.51 (d) <strong>and</strong> 8.7.03.<br />

Requests for exemptions from the above procedures should be directed to the appropriate<br />

Committee.<br />

Questions regarding this memor<strong>and</strong>um may be directed to Pat Cerny at (312) 786-7722<br />

or Steve Slawinski (312) 786-7744 in the Division’s Department of Market Regulation.<br />

(RG98-95, revised)<br />

<strong>Regulatory</strong> Circular RG01-60<br />

Date: May 7, 2001<br />

To: Members<br />

From: <strong>Regulatory</strong> Services Division<br />

Re: Joint Account Participant Trading In Equity Options<br />

This memor<strong>and</strong>um addresses procedures established by the Equity Floor Procedure<br />

Committee (“EFPC”) regarding the trading activities of joint account participants in equity<br />

option crowds. These procedures do not apply to the trading activities of DPMs in their<br />

appointed option classes. These procedures supplement <strong>Exchange</strong> Rules regarding<br />

transactions on the floor by members. The requirements governing joint account trading<br />

on RAES are contained in the rules <strong>and</strong> memor<strong>and</strong>a regarding the operations <strong>and</strong> eligibility<br />

requirements for that system (See Rules 6.8 <strong>and</strong> 8.16).<br />

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<strong>Regulatory</strong> Circulars<br />

continued<br />

<strong>Regulatory</strong> Circular RG01-60 continued<br />

The EFPC has determined that the following procedures apply to the trading of joint accounts<br />

in equity options:<br />

1. A joint account may be simultaneously represented in a trading crowd only by<br />

participants trading in-person. Orders for a joint account may not be entered in a<br />

crowd where a participant of the joint account is trading in-person for the joint<br />

account. However, if no participant is trading in-person for the joint account, orders<br />

may be entered via floor broker so long as the same option series is not<br />

represented by more than one floor broker.<br />

2. Members may alternate trading in-person between their individual <strong>and</strong> joint accounts<br />

while in the crowd. Members who alternate trading between accounts<br />

must ensure that while trading the joint account another participant does not enter<br />

orders through a broker for the joint account in the same crowd or that an order is<br />

not being continuously represented for the joint account in the same crowd.<br />

3. The EFPC has determined that it is the responsibility of a joint account participant<br />

to ascertain whether joint account orders have been entered in a crowd prior to<br />

trading the joint account in-person.<br />

4. Joint account participants may not act as a floor broker for the joint account of<br />

which they are a participant.<br />

5. When a joint account participant is trading in a crowd for his individual account or<br />

actively as a floor broker for accounts unrelated to his joint account, another participant<br />

of the joint account may either trade in-person for the joint account or enter<br />

orders for the joint account with other floor brokers.<br />

6. Members are prohibited from entering orders in a particular crowd with floor brokers<br />

for their individual or joint account whenever they are trading in-person in that<br />

crowd; this applies even though the orders are for an account they are not then<br />

actively trading.<br />

7. It is a member’s responsibility to ensure that they do not trade in-person or enter orders<br />

with floor brokers such that:<br />

(a) a trade occurs between a joint account participant’s individual account <strong>and</strong> the<br />

joint account of which he or she is a participant, or<br />

(b) a trade occurs in which the buyer <strong>and</strong> seller are representing the same joint<br />

account <strong>and</strong> are on opposite sides of a transaction.<br />

Joint Account Identification<br />

The proper procedure for <strong>com</strong>pleting a trade ticket for joint account transactions is that<br />

both the initiating member’s acronym <strong>and</strong> the joint account acronym must be recorded.<br />

This information is required to insure that the initiating joint account member receives credit<br />

for such transactions as they relate to reporting <strong>and</strong> market performance obligations set<br />

forth in <strong>Exchange</strong> Rules 6.51(d) <strong>and</strong> 8.7.03.<br />

Requests for exemptions from the above procedures should be directed to the EFPC.<br />

Questions regarding this memor<strong>and</strong>um may be directed to Pat Cerny at (312) 786-7722 or<br />

Steve Slawinski at (312) 786-7744 in the Department of Market Regulation.<br />

(RG98-94, revised)<br />

May 18, 2001, Volume RB12, Number 20 RB3


<strong>Regulatory</strong> Circulars<br />

continued<br />

<strong>Regulatory</strong> Circular RG01-61<br />

Date: May 3, 2001<br />

To: The Membership<br />

From: Department of Market Regulation<br />

Re: Transactions Between Related Entities<br />

This Circular addresses the <strong>Exchange</strong>’s change in regulatory policy with respect to transactions<br />

between related accounts with <strong>com</strong>mon financial backing. Under the revised<br />

policy, trading between related entities as detailed below will be allowed, provided that<br />

such transactions are effected within existing exchange rules (i.e. in open out-cry <strong>and</strong> not<br />

of a manipulative nature), <strong>and</strong> where such entities have established a separation of business<br />

activities such that <strong>com</strong>mon control over daily trading activity does not exist. However,<br />

this change in policy does not effect the requirements of <strong>Exchange</strong> Rule 8.91 Limitations<br />

on Dealings of Designated Primary Market-Makers with respect to associated<br />

accounts of Designated Primary Market-Makers.<br />

Permitted Activity:<br />

• Trading will be allowed between different market maker or other broker/dealer accounts<br />

that are financed by the same member when there is no <strong>com</strong>mon control over<br />

the trading activity in those accounts.<br />

Example: Market-Makers ABC <strong>and</strong> XYZ are each financed independently by the<br />

same individual, AYZ. The financing is provided to each of them either<br />

through a joint account, partnership, or Limited Liability Corporation. AYZ<br />

has no control over the trading activity in the accounts. Under this scenario,<br />

ABC <strong>and</strong> XYZ would be able to effect transactions as contra-parties.<br />

• Trading will be allowed between subsidiaries (i.e., separate broker/dealers) independently<br />

operated under the same parent or holding <strong>com</strong>pany.<br />

Example: ABC Trading Co. <strong>and</strong> DEF Trading Co., which are separate broker/dealers,<br />

are both wholly owned by XYZ Holding Co. ABC <strong>and</strong> DEF operate<br />

independently from each other <strong>and</strong> each has no control over the trading<br />

activity in the other firm’s account. XYZ Holding also has no control over<br />

the trading activity in either ABC or DEF’s accounts. Under this scenario,<br />

ABC Trading <strong>and</strong> DEF Trading would be able to effect transactions<br />

as contra-parties.<br />

Prohibited Activity:<br />

The following activity will continue to be prohibited under the new policy:<br />

• A Market maker may not trade with his joint account, even though his percentage of<br />

ownership is less than 100% (i.e., market maker ABC finances market maker XYZ<br />

via a joint account <strong>and</strong> ABC is a participant in the joint account. XYZ makes his own<br />

trading decisions. ABC is still prohibited from trading directly with the joint account of<br />

which he is a member as all joint accounts are jointly <strong>and</strong> severally liable);<br />

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<strong>Regulatory</strong> Circulars<br />

continued<br />

<strong>Regulatory</strong> Circular RG01-61 continued<br />

• Nominees of the same entity may not trade as contra-parties on behalf of the firm 1 ;<br />

• Firm traders employed by the same broker/dealer on different trading desks regardless<br />

of whether they are separate profit centers may not trade as contra-parties on<br />

behalf of the firm;<br />

• Spouses may not trade as contra-parties.<br />

Additional Considerations:<br />

Members should be aware that under the new policy, related entities will continue to be<br />

aggregated for position limit purposes unless they have been granted non-aggregation<br />

pursuant to <strong>Exchange</strong> Rule 4.11.03. 2<br />

Questions regarding this circular may be addressed to Pat Cerny at (312) 786-7722 or<br />

Steve Slawinski at (312) 786-7744.<br />

1 This prohibition also applies to members who are registered fors.<br />

2 Members requesting non-aggregation must demonstrate that they do not control the trading decisions of the<br />

market-maker or member firm entity being financed. The rule requires the submission of an affidavit <strong>and</strong>/or<br />

other supporting documentation to rebut the presumption of control. Trading activity is reviewed on a periodic<br />

basis to ascertain if similar patterns of trading decisions are apparent.<br />

<strong>Regulatory</strong> Circular RG01-62<br />

Date: May 7, 2001<br />

To: Members <strong>and</strong> Member Firms<br />

From: Market Operations Department<br />

Re: Restrictions on Transactions in Priceline.<strong>com</strong> Inc. (PUZ) Rite Aid Corp. (RAD)<br />

Trading in specific series in Priceline.<strong>com</strong> Inc. (PUZ) <strong>and</strong> Rite Aid Corp. (RAD) has been<br />

restricted. The PUZ options May, June <strong>and</strong> October 5, 7 ½ <strong>and</strong> 10 <strong>and</strong> the RAD May, June<br />

<strong>and</strong> October 5, 7 ½ <strong>and</strong> 10 have been restricted to closing customer orders only.<br />

Only closing transactions may be effected in the above mentioned series in PUZ <strong>and</strong> RAD<br />

options, except for (i) opening transactions by market-makers executed to ac<strong>com</strong>modate<br />

closing transactions of other market participants <strong>and</strong> (ii) opening transactions by <strong>CBOE</strong><br />

member organizations to facilitate the closing transactions of public customers executed<br />

as crosses pursuant to <strong>and</strong> in accordance with <strong>CBOE</strong> Rule 6.74(b or d). The specific series<br />

mentioned in PUZ <strong>and</strong> RAD options will not be traded on RAES.<br />

The execution of opening transactions in the series specified in PUZ <strong>and</strong> RAD options,<br />

except as permitted above, <strong>and</strong>/or the misrepresentation as to whether an order is opening<br />

or closing, will constitute a violation of <strong>CBOE</strong> rules, <strong>and</strong> may result in disciplinary action.<br />

There are no restrictions in place with respect to the exercise of PUZ <strong>and</strong> RAD options <strong>and</strong><br />

the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) has advised <strong>CBOE</strong> that the expiration of PUZ <strong>and</strong><br />

RAD options will remain subject to OCC’s Exercise-by-Exception Procedures.<br />

Any questions regarding this circular may directed to Kerry Winters at (312) 786-7312.<br />

May 18, 2001, Volume RB12, Number 20 RB5


<strong>Regulatory</strong> Circulars<br />

continued<br />

Rule Changes,<br />

Interpretations<br />

<strong>and</strong> Policies<br />

<strong>Regulatory</strong> Circular RG01-64<br />

Date: May 9, 2001<br />

To: Members <strong>and</strong> Member Firms<br />

From: Market Operations Department<br />

Re: Rite Aid Corp. (RAD)<br />

Trading restrictions in specific series in Rite Aid Corp. (RAD) have been lifted in the following<br />

Rite Aide series May, June <strong>and</strong> October 5, 7 ½ <strong>and</strong> 10.<br />

Trading will resume in all RAD series on Wednesday, May 9, 2001.<br />

Any questions regarding this circular may directed to Kerry Winters at (312) 786-7312.<br />

APPROVED RULE CHANGE(S)<br />

The Securities <strong>and</strong> <strong>Exchange</strong> Commission (“SEC”) has approved the following change(s)<br />

to <strong>Exchange</strong> Rules pursuant to Section 19(b) of the Securities <strong>Exchange</strong> Act of 1934, as<br />

amended (“the Act”). Copies are available from the Legal Division.<br />

The effective date of the rule change is the date of approval unless otherwise noted.<br />

SR-<strong>CBOE</strong>-01-18 – <strong>Exchange</strong> Fees<br />

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(3) of the Securities <strong>Exchange</strong> Act, Rule Change File No. SR-<br />

<strong>CBOE</strong>-01-18 became effective May 1, 2001. The filing changes the <strong>Exchange</strong>’s Marketing<br />

Fee to exempt certain “deep-in-the-money” options transactions from the fee. Any<br />

questions regarding the rule change may be directed to Christopher Hill, Legal Division, at<br />

312-786-7031. A copy of the filing is available from the Legal Division.<br />

PROPOSED RULE CHANGE(S)<br />

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities <strong>Exchange</strong> Act of 1934, as amended (“the<br />

Act”), <strong>and</strong> Rule 19b-4 thereunder, the <strong>Exchange</strong> has filed the following proposed rule<br />

change(s) with the Securities <strong>and</strong> <strong>Exchange</strong> Commission (“SEC”). A copy of the rule<br />

change filing(s) is available from the Legal Division. Members may submit written <strong>com</strong>ments<br />

to the Legal Division.<br />

The effective date of a proposed rule change will be the date of approval by the SEC,<br />

unless otherwise noted.<br />

SR-<strong>CBOE</strong>-01-16 – Order PACER<br />

On March 30, 2001, the <strong>Exchange</strong> filed Rule Change File No. SR-<strong>CBOE</strong>-01-16, which<br />

proposes to amend <strong>CBOE</strong> Rule 6.8 to enable the appropriate Floor Procedure Committee<br />

to regulate the number of orders a member firm may execute through RAES. Under<br />

the proposal, <strong>CBOE</strong> will add a new parameter, the order PACER, to ORS that will enable<br />

it to modulate the frequency of executions through RAES, as described below.<br />

When PACER is engaged, individual member firms will be entitled to execute, in a particular<br />

class, one RAES order (regardless of series) on the same side of the market every<br />

designated number of seconds. The appropriate FPC shall determine <strong>and</strong> establish the<br />

length of time for the PACER interval setting on a class by class basis.* Thus, if the<br />

1 While the appropriate FPC shall establish the length of the PACER interval, the DPM for a particular class,<br />

with input from the trading crowd, shall have the ability to disengage (<strong>and</strong> reengage) the order PACER for<br />

that class.<br />

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Rule Changes,<br />

Interpretations <strong>and</strong><br />

Policies continued<br />

SR-<strong>CBOE</strong>-01-16 continued<br />

PACER interval is established at 5 seconds, each individual member firm would be entitled<br />

to receive one execution through RAES for all orders in all series within the same class on<br />

the same side of the market per 5 second interval. For purposes of this proposal, the<br />

following orders shall be deemed to be on the same side of the market:<br />

• Long calls <strong>and</strong> short puts (Bullish side of the class)<br />

• Short calls <strong>and</strong> long puts (Bearish side of the class)<br />

For example, if Firm XYZ executes an order through RAES to buy 50 AOL calls, it would be<br />

ineligible to receive additional RAES executions for either long calls or short puts in any<br />

AOL series until the PACER interval period expired. Firm XYZ orders on the opposite side<br />

of the market (i.e., short calls <strong>and</strong> long puts) would be eligible for execution, subject to the<br />

PACER parameters applicable to the opposite side of the market (i.e., one order execution<br />

every X seconds). Firm XYZ’s RAES-eligible orders sent through ORS that are received<br />

during the period the PACER interval precludes automatic execution (i.e., before X seconds<br />

expire), would not be routed to RAES <strong>and</strong> instead would be sent to PAR where they<br />

would be h<strong>and</strong>led in accordance with applicable procedures.<br />

The PACER interval shall apply only to RAES orders that would be assigned to market<br />

makers via st<strong>and</strong>ard RAES allocation methods (e.g., the wheel or variable RAES). As<br />

such, the PACER interval shall not apply to RAES orders executed against EBOOK via<br />

ABP or ABP Split-price. As an example, if the EBOOK represents the best price for a series<br />

along with autoquote <strong>and</strong> ORS receives three RAES-eligible orders to buy the same series<br />

(submitted by the same member firm), the first order would be executed against the EBOOK<br />

(extinguishing the order on the book). The second order would be executed in RAES,<br />

activating the PACER interval timer. The third order, because it was received during the<br />

period the PACER interval was activated, would not receive automatic execution <strong>and</strong> instead<br />

would be routed to the PAR station.<br />

Any questions regarding the proposed rule change may be directed to Steve Youhn, Legal<br />

Division, at 312-786-7416. The text of the proposed rule change is set forth below. Proposed<br />

new language is underlined.<br />

Rule 6.8 RAES Operations<br />

(d)(vi) The appropriate Floor Procedure Committee (“FPC”) may regulate the<br />

frequency of executions through RAES. To regulate the frequency, the FPC may<br />

institute a “PACER interval” applicable to a member firm’s RAES orders on the<br />

same side of the market within a given class of options. The PACER interval,<br />

which shall be activated by an initial RAES execution, shall prohibit subsequent<br />

RAES executions by the same member firm on the same side of the market within<br />

the same class until a set amount of time (the PACER interval) expires. Upon<br />

expiration of the PACER interval, that member firm would again be entitled to<br />

receive RAES executions in that class, subject to subsequent PACER restrictions.<br />

The appropriate FPC shall determine the length of the PACER interval. RAESeligible<br />

orders received during the PACER interval shall be routed to PAR. The<br />

PACER interval shall not be applicable to orders that execute against EBOOK.<br />

When there is a large influx of orders that route from RAES that are rerouted for<br />

manual h<strong>and</strong>ling such that there are more orders than can be h<strong>and</strong>led expeditiously,<br />

the DPM for the class, with input from the trading crowd, shall have the<br />

ability to disengage the order PACER for that class. When the influx of orders<br />

subsides such that orders may be h<strong>and</strong>led expeditiously, the DPM in the affected<br />

class, upon receipt of approval by two Floor Officials, may reactivate PACER in the<br />

affected class.<br />

For purposes of this rule, long (short) calls <strong>and</strong> short (long) puts shall be considered<br />

to be on the same side of the market.<br />

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Policies continued<br />

SR-<strong>CBOE</strong>-01-17 – Membership Rules<br />

On April 4, 2001, the <strong>Exchange</strong> filed Rule Change File No. SR-<strong>CBOE</strong>-01-17, which proposes<br />

to:<br />

• change the voting requirement for approval of <strong>CBOE</strong> membership applications<br />

by the Membership Committee to the same voting requirement that<br />

applies to other <strong>CBOE</strong> <strong>com</strong>mittee decisions, <strong>and</strong><br />

• clarify that a membership owner that grants to another member an Authorization<br />

to Sell the membership may waive the requirement that the grantee of<br />

the Authorization to Sell provide at least 3 business days notice to the membership<br />

owner prior to exercising the grantee’s right to sell the membership.<br />

Any questions regarding the proposed rule change may be directed to Arthur Reinstein,<br />

Legal Division, at 312-786-7570. The full text of the proposed rule change is set forth<br />

below. Underlining indicates proposed new language; strikethrough indicates proposed<br />

deletions.<br />

Rule 3.9 Application Procedures <strong>and</strong> Approval or Disapproval<br />

(a) - (j) Unchanged.<br />

(k) [Approval of an application requires a vote of the majority of the members<br />

of the Membership Committee then in office.] Any applicant that is approved<br />

to be a member by the Membership Committee must be approved by the<br />

Membership Committee to perform in at least one of the recognized capacities of<br />

a member as stated in Rule 3.1(b). Written notice of the action of the Membership<br />

Committee, specifying in the case of disapproval of an application the grounds<br />

therefor, shall be provided to the applicant.<br />

(l) Unchanged.<br />

* * * * *<br />

Rule 3.14 Sale <strong>and</strong> Transfer of Membership<br />

(a) - (c) Unchanged.<br />

(d) Authorizations to Sell. The owner of a transferable membership may<br />

voluntarily grant to another <strong>Exchange</strong> member an Authorization to Sell the membership.<br />

Authorizations to Sell shall be subject to the following provisions:<br />

(i) An Authorization to Sell shall be effective only if it has been<br />

executed on a form prescribed by the <strong>Exchange</strong> <strong>and</strong> filed with the Membership<br />

Department.<br />

(ii) A membership owner may not grant an Authorization to Sell a<br />

particular membership to more than one member.<br />

(iii) The grantee of an Authorization to Sell shall have all of the authority<br />

granted under the Constitution <strong>and</strong> Rules relating to the sale of<br />

the membership that would otherwise be vested in the membership<br />

owner, including the sole authority to determine whether <strong>and</strong> when to<br />

submit an offer to sell the membership in accordance with the provisions<br />

of paragraph (a) of this Rule. Notwithst<strong>and</strong>ing the foregoing, unless the<br />

following notice requirement is waived as described below, a grantee of<br />

an Authorization to Sell must (A) notify the membership owner in writing<br />

at least 3 business days prior to exercising the grantee’s right to sell the<br />

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membership of any decision by the grantee to exercise that right <strong>and</strong> (B)<br />

provide the Membership Department with written verification in a form<br />

<strong>and</strong> manner prescribed by the <strong>Exchange</strong> that the required notice has been<br />

provided to the membership owner. The membership owner may waive<br />

the foregoing notice requirement in a form <strong>and</strong> manner prescribed by the<br />

<strong>Exchange</strong>.<br />

(iv) A membership owner that has granted an Authorization to Sell<br />

shall have no authority to direct the sale or transfer of the membership.<br />

An Authorization to Sell shall be irrevocable <strong>and</strong> may only be canceled if<br />

the grantee of the Authorization to Sell consents to its cancellation in a<br />

form <strong>and</strong> manner prescribed by the <strong>Exchange</strong>.<br />

(v) When a membership owner has granted an Authorization to Sell<br />

a membership, the <strong>Exchange</strong> shall take direction solely from the grantee<br />

of the Authorization to Sell with respect to matters relating to the sale of<br />

the membership. Notwithst<strong>and</strong>ing the foregoing, a membership owner<br />

<strong>and</strong> a grantee may have a written contract between them which sets forth<br />

the circumstances under which the grantee may exercise the grantee’s<br />

authority to sell the membership, <strong>and</strong> any breaches of this written contract<br />

may be redressed through arbitration under Chapter XVIII of the Rules or<br />

through other means permitted by that Chapter. The membership owner<br />

<strong>and</strong> the grantee shall promptly file with the Membership Department a<br />

copy of any such contract <strong>and</strong> any amendments thereto.<br />

(vi) In the event a grantee of an Authorization to Sell exercises the<br />

grantee’s right to sell the membership by submitting an offer to sell the<br />

membership in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (a) of this<br />

Rule, the grantee may not be the purchaser of the membership <strong>and</strong> no<br />

bid submitted by the grantee pursuant to Rule 3.13(b) shall be matched<br />

with the offer to sell the membership unless the membership owner consents<br />

in a form <strong>and</strong> manner prescribed by the <strong>Exchange</strong> to having the<br />

grantee be the purchaser of the membership.<br />

(vii) Following the receipt by the Membership Department of an Authorization<br />

to Sell that has been granted by a member, a cancellation of<br />

the Authorization to Sell, or a contract concerning the exercise of authority<br />

under the Authorization to Sell, the Membership Department shall provide<br />

a copy of the applicable document to any Clearing Member that guarantees<br />

the member’s <strong>Exchange</strong> transactions.<br />

(viii) The grant of an Authorization to Sell a membership shall include<br />

the grant of a security interest (A) in any proceeds from the sale of the<br />

membership that the grantee of the Authorization to Sell is entitled to receive<br />

pursuant to Rule 3.15(b) <strong>and</strong> (B) in the membership to the extent<br />

necessary to establish the priority of the preceding security interest in<br />

such proceeds. A properly executed Authorization to Sell form that has<br />

been filed with the Membership Department shall constitute a security<br />

agreement which grants the foregoing security interest to the grantee of<br />

the Authorization to Sell. The grantee of an Authorization to Sell may act<br />

to perfect the foregoing security interest under applicable law, which may<br />

include the filing of one or more UCC-1 Financing Statements. However,<br />

failure by a grantee of an Authorization to Sell to perfect the foregoing<br />

security interest under applicable law shall not affect the rights of the grantee<br />

under the Rules. In the event of a cancellation of an Authorization to Sell<br />

pursuant to paragraph (d)(iv) of this Rule, the grantee of the Authorization<br />

to Sell shall promptly file a Termination Statement with every filing author-<br />

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ity where UCC-1 Financing Statements were filed with respect to the<br />

Authorization to Sell. The grantee of an Authorization to Sell shall promptly<br />

file with the Membership Department a file-stamped copy of any UCC<br />

filings made with respect to the Authorization to Sell.<br />

SR-<strong>CBOE</strong>-01-19 – Trades Executed at a Clearly Erroneous Price<br />

On April 11, 2001, the <strong>Exchange</strong> filed Rule Change File No. SR-<strong>CBOE</strong>-01-19, which<br />

proposes to adopt new Rule 6.25 to allow for clear authority for Floor Officials to nullify<br />

trades executed through open outcry. Specifically, the <strong>Exchange</strong> proposes to permit two<br />

Floor Officials to nullify (“bust”) a transaction or adjust its terms if they determine the<br />

transaction was executed at a clearly erroneous price. Currently, Interpretation .05 of<br />

<strong>CBOE</strong> Rule 6.20, which also pertains to open outcry transactions, provides Floor Officials<br />

with authority to bust or adjust a trade if it was executed in violation of certain <strong>CBOE</strong> rules,<br />

without specifying the criteria to be used by Floor Officials in determining to bust a trade or<br />

adjust its terms. The <strong>Exchange</strong> believes it is necessary to clarify in a separate rule that<br />

two Floor Officials have authority to bust or adjust a trade if the transaction was executed<br />

at a clearly erroneous price. The proposed amendment would grant Floor Officials the<br />

same authority for open outcry transactions as currently is provided for transactions executed<br />

on RAES in Rule 6.8(a)(ii), <strong>and</strong> as proposed in SR-<strong>CBOE</strong>-01-04 pertaining to<br />

ROS.<br />

Any questions with respect to the proposed new rule may be directed to Tim Thompson,<br />

Legal Division, at 312-786-7070. The full text of the proposed rule is set forth below.<br />

Rule 6.25 Trade Adjustments <strong>and</strong> Nullification<br />

Two floor officials may nullify a transaction or adjust its terms if the transaction<br />

was executed at a clearly erroneous price. Floor Officials should make every<br />

effort to notify parties to a transaction that the transaction may be adjusted or<br />

busted as soon as they be<strong>com</strong>e aware that the particular transaction may have<br />

been executed at an erroneous price.<br />

SR-<strong>CBOE</strong>-01-20 – Prohibition Against Members Functioning as Market-Makers<br />

On April 11, 2001, the <strong>Exchange</strong> filed Rule Change File No. SR-<strong>CBOE</strong>-01-20, which<br />

proposes to adopt new Rule 6.8C, Prohibition Against Members Functioning as Market-<br />

Makers, which will restrict the entry of certain option limit orders into ORS. The proposed<br />

new rule provides that member firms, acting as either principal or agent, may neither enter<br />

nor permit the entry of orders into ORS if the orders are limit orders for the account or<br />

accounts of the same beneficial owners <strong>and</strong> the limit orders are entered in such a manner<br />

that the beneficial owner(s) effectively is operating as a market maker by holding itself out<br />

as willing to buy <strong>and</strong> sell such securities on a regular or continuous basis. In determining<br />

whether a beneficial owner effectively is operating as a market-maker, the <strong>Exchange</strong> will<br />

consider, among other things, the simultaneous or near simultaneous entry of limit orders<br />

to buy <strong>and</strong> sell the same security; the multiple acquisition <strong>and</strong> liquidation of positions in the<br />

security during the same day; <strong>and</strong> the entry of multiple limit orders at different prices in the<br />

same security.<br />

Any questions with respect to the proposed new rule may be directed to Tim Thompson,<br />

Legal Division, at 312-786-7070. The full text of the proposed rule is set forth below.<br />

Rule 6.8C Prohibition Against Members Functioning as Market-Makers<br />

(a) Member firms, acting as either principal or agent, may neither enter nor permit<br />

the entry of orders into the <strong>Exchange</strong>’s electronic Order Routing System if (i)<br />

the orders are limit orders for the account or accounts of the same beneficial<br />

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Arbitration<br />

Awards<br />

SR-<strong>CBOE</strong>-01-19 continued<br />

owner(s) <strong>and</strong> (ii) the limit orders are entered in such a manner that the beneficial<br />

owner(s) effectively is operating as a market maker by holding itself out as willing<br />

to buy <strong>and</strong> sell such securities on a regular or continuous basis.<br />

(b) In determining whether a beneficial owner effectively is operating as a market<br />

maker, the <strong>Exchange</strong> will consider, among other things, the simultaneous or near<br />

simultaneous entry of limit orders to buy <strong>and</strong> sell the same security; the multiple<br />

acquisition <strong>and</strong> liquidation of positions in the security during the same day; <strong>and</strong> the<br />

entry of multiple limit orders at different prices in the same security.<br />

ARBITRATION AWARDS<br />

Pursuant to <strong>Exchange</strong> Rule 18.31, Arbitration Awards, for claims filed after September 1,<br />

1989, are publicly available, provided that the name of a public customer will be withheld<br />

upon the written request of the customer. Upon written request, copies of Awards are<br />

available from the Arbitration Department.<br />

Summaries of all Awards are published in the <strong>Regulatory</strong> <strong>Bulletin</strong>. In addition, all Awards<br />

are provided to the Securities Arbitration Commentator <strong>and</strong> Glasser Legal Works. Awards<br />

involving public customers are reported to the Central Registration Depository (CRD).<br />

Questions regarding arbitration may be directed to the Arbitration Department at 312-786-<br />

7466 or 312-786-7461.<br />

Case Name: Saliba Partners, LLC, John Saliba <strong>and</strong> Anthony Saliba v.<br />

LETCO Trading, L.P., Lee Tenzer, Scott Kilrea, John Robinson<br />

Joseph Fahrenbach <strong>and</strong> Michael Riley<br />

Case Number: 00M006<br />

Date Received: August 23, 2000<br />

Summary of Issues: Breach of Contract<br />

Amount in Dispute: $11,400,000<br />

*******<br />

Counterclaim: Breach of Contract<br />

Amount in Dispute: $150,000<br />

*******<br />

Award on Claim: Parties ordered to terminate their business relationship<br />

pursuant to specific procedures.<br />

Award on Counterclaim: $0<br />

Award Issued: March 15, 2001<br />

May 18, 2001, Volume RB12, Number 20 RB11

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