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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Act of 1934
Date of Report: (Date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2000
NYMEX HOLDINGS, INC.
( Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-30332 13-4098266
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
One North End Avenue, World Financial Center, New York, NY 10282-1101
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 299 - 2000
N/A
(Former Name or Former address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5. Other Events
On July 20, 2000, R. Patrick Thompson, President of NYMEX Holdings, Inc.,
("NYMEX Holdings") passed away. At the time, Mr. Thompson was also President of
the New York Mercantile Exchange ("NYMEX"), as well as other NYMEX subsidiaries.
As of this report date, Neal L. Wolkoff, Executive Vice President of NYMEX
Holdings, has assumed the duties and responsibilities of the President of NYMEX
Holdings, until a successor has been duly elected and qualified.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
NYMEX HOLDINGS, INC.
by: /s/ CHRISTOPHER K. BOWEN
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Christopher K. Bowen
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Dated: August 1, 2000
