Notice of Voluntary Delisting In accordance with SEC rules regarding the delisting of securities on any exchange, as required by Exchange Act Rule 12d2-2 ( c) (3) the CHX provides the following information.The Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX) has received notice from Merrill Lynch & Co, Inc. (MER) requesting the voluntary delisting of their common stock, from listing and registration. Delisting proceedings have begun. MER will cease public trading effective January 1, 2009.For further information, please contact the Listing Department at 312 663 2581 Listing Contact Information Eileen Daut The Chicago Stock Exchange 440 S. LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60605 312.663.2581 edaut@chx.com