A trading halt will be conducted in OTCBB test stock TESTX at 11:30 a.m., Eastern Time (ET), on Wednesday, 1/14/04.

At that time, all quotes for TESTX will be cancelled.

Firms may resume quoting in TESTX at 11:45 a.m., ET, at which time firms may enter and update their quotes.

Please note that this halt only applies to OTCBB test stock, TESTX, and will not affect any other securities.

For more information you may call:
NASDAQ Trading Operations, 800.219.4861, or
E-mail TradingOps@Nasdaq.com.