THE PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE TO BEGIN TRADING THREE NEW OPTIONS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

For more information, contact Barbara Sorid at 215-496-5200 or by e-mail

PHILADELPHIA — November 28, 2005 -The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) announced today that it will begin trading three new options beginning Tuesday, November 29.

Crucell NV (JXU/CRXL) (option/stock symbol: JXU) will trade on the March expiration cycle with initial expiration months of December, January, March and June. Position and exercise limits have been set at 50,000 contracts. The option was allocated to LaBranche Structured Products, LLC.

Mine Safety Appliances Company (option/stock symbol: MSA) will trade on the March expiration cycle with initial expiration months of December, January, March and June. Position and exercise limits have been set at 50,000 contracts. The option was allocated to Market Street Securities.

Vornado Realty Trust (option/stock symbol: VNO) will trade on the March expiration cycle with initial expiration months of December, January, March and June. Position and exercise limits have been set at 250,000 contracts. The option was allocated to LaBranche Structured Products, LLC.

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange was founded in 1790. The PHLX trades 2,000 stocks, 1,703 equity options, 26 sectors index options and currency options and futures. For more information about the PHLX and its products, visit www.phlx.com.

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