* NOTE: This security is no longer trading as of 11/30/2004
QUANTUMONLINE.COM SECURITY DESCRIPTION: Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc., Strategic Return Notes linked to value of the Nasdaq-100 Index (starting value 1,919 as of 5/01/2001) due 11/30/2004, issued at $10 per Unit. The holder will receive no payments prior to maturity. At the maturity date of 11/30/2004 the holder will receive a cash payment of $9.90 times the difference in the Nasdaq-100 Index or a maximum of $18.75 per unit. If the Index has decreased by 20% or less the holder would receive $10 per unit at maturity while if the Index has decreased more than 20% the holder will receive less than the original value but no less the $2.00. The Notes are senior unsecured debt securities issued by Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. and will rank equally with their other unsecured and unsubordinated debt. See the IPO prospectus for further information on the maturity payment and the Strategic Return Notes by clicking on the ‘Link to IPO Prospectus’ provided below.