The American Stock Exchange Lists Strategic Return Notes Linked to the Select Utility Index NEW YORK, April 20 /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 February 25, 2009. Trading under the ticker symbol UUD, 7.6 million shares of the new five-year securities of Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. were issued at 100% of the principal amount ($10.00 each) and will not bear any interest. 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 UUD. The Amex specialist unit for the new listing is AGS/STR/OTA. If you would like to receive a copy of the prospectus for UUD, 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 138 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: American Stock Exchange CONTACT: Media - Lynn Duffy of the American Stock Exchange, +1-212-306-1654, Web site: http://www.amex.com/

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