REMINDER/Merrill Lynch to Host 24th Annual 'Christmas Calls' Program

Business Wire, Dec 25, 2003

Business Editors

REMINDER...for Thurs. (Dec. 25)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

To celebrate the holiday season, Merrill Lynch will open its doors on Christmas Day to New York City senior citizens at 222 Broadway for free usage of the firm's telephones to call loved ones anywhere in the world. Approximately 1,000 seniors will participate at this location from 30 senior centers.

Worldwide, Merrill Lynch expects to host more than 12,000 senior citizens in nearly 70 offices as part of its 24th annual "Christmas Calls" program.

Commissioner Edwin Mendez-Santiago of the NYC Department for the Aging will extend his holiday greetings, along with other local dignitaries and Merrill Lynch executives.

         WHEN:      Thursday, December 25, 2003
                    8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

         WHERE:     Merrill Lynch and Co., Inc.
                    222 Broadway (between Ann and Fulton Streets)
                    New York City

NOTE: Your coverage and attendance is welcomed, however, this media advisory is for scheduling purposes only. Please do not publicize prior to the event, as we cannot accommodate senior citizens who drop-in. Senior citizens are selected in advance by local agencies.