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The following communication was distributed to owners of shares of
Class B-2 common stock of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. on or
about March 13, 2003:
THE WESTCOTT GROUP
30 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 1108 Telephone: (312) 638-6501
Chicago, IL 60606 Fax: (312) 638-6566
March 17, 2003
Dear Fellow Shareholder,
Once again I seek your support for the election to the Board of Directors of
the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Having been away from the Board for several years, my enthusiasm to serve has
again become one of my top priorities. The time has come for us to capitalize
on our past accomplishments and focus on the future opportunities and
profitability of all shareholders.
My previous seven years of service as your representative was a greatly
rewarding experience. I am proud of the Exchange's accomplishments and my
contributions during that period of time. During my service on the Board, I
always attempted to be open-minded, logical, rational, and above all, fair.
Over the past few years, I have come to recognize that each faction of the
Exchange has singular problems that must be addressed separately. My main
considerations, however, will be that each problem be balanced against the
needs of the enterprise as a whole. I believe that I have unique abilities and
drive to balance and harmonize these different interests.
My previous service on the Board and many various committees, has given me the
experience and leadership qualities required for this position (see attached
resume). I pledge to you my time, dedication, and commitment to serving this
Exchange. I will continue to live in the city during the week for the term of
this directorship. This will make me accessible to you, the shareholder, at
any time of day or night. I will also be on the floor everyday and can be
reached by phone at 312-638-6501 or by pager at 888-582-3142 at all times.
The future profitability of Chicago Mercantile Exchange can only be limited by
our own imaginations. I am committed to help discover and develop unique and
challenging business opportunities that will benefit all of the shareholders.
I encourage you to seek me out, just as I will be contacting you prior to the
election, to hear your ideas, concerns, and finally, asking for your support.
Respectively,
/s/ David J. Wescott
David J. Wescott (COT)
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. has filed a definitive proxy
statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") regarding the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 22, 2003. Shareholders of
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. are urged to read the definitive
proxy statement and any other relevant materials filed by Chicago Mercantile
Exchange Holdings Inc. with the SEC because they contain, or will contain,
important information about Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. and the
Annual Meeting. The definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials
(when they become available), and any other documents filed by Chicago
Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge
at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, shareholders may obtain
free copies of these documents by contacting Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Holdings Inc., Shareholder Relations and Membership Services, 30 South Wacker
Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Shareholders are urged to read the definitive
proxy statement and the other relevant materials (when they become available)
before making any voting decision with respect to matters to be acted on at
the Annual Meeting.
The preceding letter was prepared and distributed solely by the candidate. The
views and opinions expressed therein are solely those of the candidate and do
not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Holdings Inc. or its directors, officers or employees, nor have these views or
opinions been approved or sanctioned by any of them.
David J. Wescott (COT)
RESUME
Currently independent floor trader; served on the Board of Directors for a
fourth two year term ending January of 1996. President- The Wescott Group (a
sub-clearing firm of First Futures). Formerly Assistant Vice-President, CME
Floor Manager for Dean Witter Reynolds (1982 to 1984) and Assistant
Vice-President, IMM Floor Manager for Merrill Lynch Futures (1979 to 1982).
Member of the IMM since 1981 and elected to the IMM Nominating Committee in
1987. Past Chairman, Co-Chair or Vice-Chairman of Business Conduct Committee
(Financial Division), Floor Practice (Financial Division), Trade Procedures
Committee, Trade Procedures Order Liability, Leasing Committee, CFPF
Nominating Committee, Floor Practices (Agricultural Division), Regulatory
Oversight, Floor GLOBEX Issues Committee, Review Claims against Stotler & Co.,
Eurodollar Pit Committee, Broker Association, Floor Broker Qualification,
Floor Orientation, Member Services, Interest Rate Futures, Restaurant and
Club, Trading/Dual Trading. Past member of the Executive Committee, Director
of CME/PAC, Trade Procedures Committee, Committee on Governance, Strategic
Planning, Leasing Committee, Independent Traders Committee, Membership and
Education Oversight Committee, Physical Facilities Oversight Committee,
Political Action Committee, Compensation and Benefits Committee, Committee to
review Agricultural Markets, Emerging Markets Committee, and Eurodollar
Futures Back Month Design Sub-Committee.
Also past member of the Trading Procedures Brokerage Billing System, Physical
Facilities, Upper Trading Floor Design Review (Interest Rate Quadrant), Upper
Trading Floor Committee, Review Committee Structure, Common Goals (Physical
Subcommittee), Physical Facilities Oversight Subcommittee. Interest Rate Focus
Group, Euro Strip and Options Sub Committee, Political Action Committee,
Committee to review Currency Hours, Harmonize Dual Trading/ Top Step Rule,
Trade Order Processing, Agricultural Steering (Sub), Member Coordination,
Membership Committee (Division B&C), Review Eurodollar Order Entry Procedures,
CME Universal Broker Station, Facility Coordination, Leasing, Out-trade
Policy, Floor Practices (Financial Division), Floor Practices (Agricultural
Division), T-Bill Pit, Multi-Pit, Special Pit Committees, Eurodollar Strip
Trading Subcommittee, Ad Hoc Pit Design, Space Allocation (Financial
Division), Review Committee Structure and Member of CFTC Regulatory
Coordination Advisory Committee. FCM Committee and Electronic Transition
Committee. Attended Maywood Community College and Harper Community College
majoring in Business Administration. Age 45, married with one son, residing in
McHenry and Chicago, Illinois.