The American Stock Exchange (Amex) will launch trading in options on Thursday, April 7, 2005 on the following American Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market listed stocks of:
- Central European Distribution Corporation (Stock Symbol: CEDC/Option Symbol: CUV)
- Danielson Holding Corporation (Symbol: DHC)
- Magna Entertainment Corp, Class A (Stock Symbol: MECA/Option Symbol: QBC)
- Provident Energy Trust (Symbol: PVX)
Danielson Holding Corporation options will open with position limits of 5,000,000 shares. The options will trade on the March expiration cycle. The specialist will be Group One Trading L.P. Amex-listed Danielson Holding Corporation, a holding company, engages in the energy, financial services and specialty insurance business through its subsidiaries.
Magna Entertainment Corp., Class A options will open with position limits of 25,000,000 shares. The options will trade on the March expiration cycle. The specialist will be Susquehanna Investment Group. Magna Entertainment Corp. acquires, develops and operates horse racetracks and related pari-mutuel wagering operations.
Provident Energy Trust options will open with position limits of 25,000,000 shares. The options will trade on the March expiration cycle. The specialist will be AGS Specialists, LLC. Amex-listed Provident Energy Trust is an oil and gas trust that acquires, develops, produces and markets crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids.