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Selected Financial DataNotes to Consolidated Statements
Management's Discussion and AnalysisReport of Independent Auditors
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Note 18: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On March 31, 2003, the Company and its partner, Nikko, announced that KSJ will cease its trading operations by early May 2003. Following such date, the parties will commence the process required to liquidate KSJ. The Company expects to record a charge of up to three cents ($0.03) per share during the second quarter of 2003 relating to the liquidation of KSJ.

During the first quarter of 2003, the Company recorded an additional $9.8 million lease loss accrual related to excess real estate capacity in Jersey City, New Jersey, due to further softening of the real estate market.The accrual was based on our revised sub-lease assumptions received from our real estate advisors, which assumes a sub-lease will commence in mid-2004.

In accordance with our policy of accounting for strategic investments at fair value, during the first quarter of 2003, the Company wrote-down its investment in Nasdaq by $6.8 million.

In the first quarter of 2003, the Company will record a charge of approximately $3.0 million for severance and other separation payments related to workforce reductions.
 
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