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    If You Own Lexmark Stocks, Hurry Up And Cash-Them-In Before The 12 16 2016 Deadline

    SUBJECT: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. – CASH SETTLEMENT/ACCELERATION OF EXPIRATIONS
    OPTION SYMBOL: LXK (DATE: 11/29/16)

    On July 22, 2016, Shareholders of Lexmark International, Inc. (LXK) voted concerning the proposedmerger with Ninestar Lexmark Company Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ninestar HoldingsCompany Limited, which was formed by Apex Technology Co, Ltd. The merger was approved andsubsequently consummated before the open on November 29, 2016. As a result, each existing LXK ClassA Common Share will be converted into the right to receive $40.50 net cash per share.

    CONTRACT ADJUSTMENT DATE: November 29, 2016

    NEW DELIVERABLE PER CONTRACT: $4,050.00 Cash ($40.50 x 100)
    Settlement in LXK options will take place through OCC’s cash settlement system. Settlement will beaccomplished by payment of the difference between the extended strike amount and the cash deliverable.

    ACCELERATION OF EXPIRATIONS
    Pursuant to OCC Rule 807, equity stock option contracts whose deliverables are adjusted to call for cashonlydelivery will be subject to an acceleration of the expiration dates for outstanding option series. (SeeOCC Information Memo 23707) Additionally, the exercise by exception (ex by ex) threshold for expiring series will be $.01 in all account types.

    All series of Lexmark International, Inc. options whose expiration dates are after 12-16-2016 will have theirexpiration dates advanced to 12-16-2016. Expiration dates occurring before 12-16-2016 (e.g., Flex options)will remain unchanged.

    All Lexmark International, Inc. options will utilize a $.01 exercise threshold.
    Option Symbol: LXK / Existing Expiration: All months / New expiration date: 12-16-2016

    Existing American-style Lexmark International, Inc. options remain exercisable at the option of the holderprior to their expiration. Exercised options will continue to settle in three business days.

    DISCLAIMER
    This Information Memo provides an unofficial summary of the terms of corporate events affecting listedoptions or futures prepared for the convenience of market participants. OCC accepts no responsibility forthe accuracy or completeness of the summary, particularly for information which may be relevant toinvestment decisions. Option or futures investors should independently ascertain and evaluate all information concerning this corporate event(s).

    The determination to adjust options and the nature of any adjustment is made by a panel of The OCCSecurities Committee pursuant to OCC By-Laws, Article VI, Sections 11 and 11A. The adjustment panel iscomprised of representatives from OCC and each exchange which trades the affected option. 

    The determination to adjust futures and the nature of any adjustment is made by OCC pursuant to OCC ByLaws,Article XII, Sections 3, 4, or 4A, as applicable. For both options and futures, each adjustmentdecision is made on a case by case basis. Adjustment decisions are based on information available at thetime and are subject to change as additional information becomes available or if there are materialchanges to the terms of the corporate event(s) occasioning the adjustment.

    ALL CLEARING MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO IMMEDIATELY ADVISE ALL BRANCH OFFICES AND
    CORRESPONDENTS ON THE ABOVE.

    For questions regarding this memo, call Investor Services at 1-888-678-4667 or email
    investorservices@theocc.com. Clearing Members may contact Member Services at 1-800-544-6091 or,within Canada, at 1-800-424-7320, or email memberservices@theocc.com.

    Click On this link below For the More Important Information
    http://www.optionsclearing.com/webapps/infomemos;OCCPROD0PUBSESSION…

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