The American Stock Exchange Lists Strategic Return Notes Linked to the Select Utility Index NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) today began trading Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Strategic Return Notes linked to the Select Utility Index, due September 28, 2009. Trading under the ticker symbol UUY, 2.8 million shares of the new securities were issued at $10.00 each. Each $10.00 principal amount of the securities will be deemed a "Unit" for the purpose of trading and transfer. These securities are exchangeable at the holders option for a cash payment during a specified period of each year from 2005 through 2008 as described in the prospectus supplement. There are no payments prior to maturity unless exchanged. At maturity, or upon exchange, holders will receive a cash amount based upon on the percentage change in the value of the Select Utility Index. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. is the issuer of UUY. The Amex specialist unit for the new listing is Wolverine Trading LLP. If you would like to receive a copy of the prospectus for UUY, please contact the Capital Markets Group at the American Stock Exchange at (212) 306-1659. The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) is the only primary exchange that offers trading across a full range of equities, options and exchange traded funds (ETFs), including structured products and HOLDRS(SM). In addition to its role as a national equities market, the Amex is the pioneer of the ETF, responsible for bringing the first domestic product to market in 1993. Leading the industry in ETF listings, the Amex lists 139 ETFs. The Amex is also one of the largest options exchanges in the U.S., trading options on broad-based and sector indexes as well as domestic and foreign stocks. For more information, please visit http://www.amex.com/. DATASOURCE: The American Stock Exchange CONTACT: Media, Lynn Duffy of American Stock Exchange, +1-212-306-1654, Web site: http://www.amex.com/

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