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33rd Annual Options Industry Conference Fontainebleau Miami Beach

May 6 – 8, 2015

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

Lead Exchange: Jointly Hosted by: Organized by:

ALL U.S. OPTIONS EXCHANGES

33rd Annual Options Industry Conference • Miami Beach, Florida • May 6 - 8, 2015 • Wednesday • Thursday • Fridaywww.optionsconference.com • [email protected] • @OptionsConf • #OIC2015

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The 2015 Options Industry Conference is the premier event for top-level management and trading professionals to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships and forge new connections. Discussions will focus on the most relevant topics facing our industry today including trading issues, regulatory impacts and technology solutions.

This conference is attended by nearly 500 representatives from all segments of the options business – institutional and retail firms, trading and strategy professionals, buy-side end users, liquidity and technology providers, and exchange decision makers and key personnel, both domestic and international.

THE FONTAINEBLEAUSituated on oceanfront Collins Avenue in the heart of Millionaire’s Row, Fontainebleau Miami Beach is one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels in Miami. Opened in 1954 and designed by Morris Lapidus, it was the most luxurious hotel on Miami Beach. At Fontainebleau, striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and technology merge into a vibrant new kind of guest experience. You are invited to enter a world of endless possibilities, free to play, shop, dine, spa, meet or simply relax – however you define a perfect day.

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SPONSORSHIPLEVELS

• Three complimentary conference registrations – a $3,585 VALUE!• One complimentary poolside cabana on Thursday with a $500 food and beverage credit – NEW! • Complimentary full-page ad in conference program• Complimentary full-page ad in attendee directory• Detailed description of your company’s services in conference program and on website• Logo placement with link on conference website• Logo placement on conference marketing materials and signage• Access to conference registration list• Sponsorshiprecognitionthroughconferencemobileapp,includingbannerads,pushnotificationsandenhancedlisting

P LAT INUM | $30 , 000+

• Two complimentary conference registrations – a $2,390 VALUE!• Optional: Discounted poolside cabana on Thursday ($1000, 50% off list price) – NEW! • Complimentary full-page ad in conference program• Detailed description of your company’s services in conference program and on website• Logo placement with link on conference website• Logo placement on conference marketing materials and signage• Access to conference registration list• Sponsorshiprecognitionthroughconferencemobileapp,includingpushnotificationsandenhancedlisting

GOLd | $15 , 000+

• One complimentary conference registration – a $1,195 VALUE!• Detailed description of your company’s services in conference program and on conference website• Logo placement with link on conference website• Logo placement on conference marketing materials and signage• Access to conference registration list (no sooner than six weeks prior to event)• Sponsor listing in conference mobile app

S I L v Er | $7 , 500+

• Detailed description of your company’s services in conference program and on conference website• Logo placement with link on conference website• Logo placement on conference marketing materials and signage• Access to conference registration list (no sooner than six weeks prior to event)• Sponsor listing in conference mobile app

BrONzE | $2 , 500+

The 2015 Options Industry Conference will give your company an unparalleled opportunity to reach top-level management and trading professionals. The conference sponsorship program is designed to provide maximum visibility and recognition. While each sponsorship has its own set of inclusions, our top-level sponsors are provided these additional benefits:

For more information regarding the sponsorship opportunities or to discuss an opportunity not listed, please contact Patty Schuler [email protected] or Dawn Combs [email protected].


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THUr SdAy | MAy 7 , 2015Thursday Breakfast$7,500/Thursday or $10,000/Thursday & Friday

Branded breakfast table tents and prominent signage with company logo displayed in the buffet area.

Thursday Barista Break$5,000Premium barista station located in high-traffic area in the Exhibit Hall. Company logo displayed prominently on the to-go cups and napkins.

Thursday Morning Snack Break$5,000/Thursday or $8,500/Thursday & Friday

Snack break held in the Exhibit Hall. Signage with company logo displayed on snack stands and napkins.

Thursday Exhibit Hall Cocktails$10,000Prominent signage in the Exhibit Hall and cocktail napkins with company logo will be displayed.

Thursday Late Night Miami Courtesy Shuttle and Nightlife Map$7,500Late night bus shuttle to and from exciting Miami Beach/South Beach, along with a customized map of some of Miami’s best nightlife spots, distributed to all conference attendees.

Fr IdAy | MAy 8 , 2015Friday Breakfast $7,500/Friday or $10,000/Thursday & Friday

Branded breakfast table tents and prominent signage with company logo displayed in the buffet area.

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TUE SdAy | MAy 5 , 2015Registration Welcome

$5,000Prominent signage at registration desk, featuring music, drinks and snacks in private reception space.

WEdNESdAy | MAy 6 , 2015Evening Event Signature Cocktails$7,500 (for both Wednesday & Friday nights)

Prominent branding with server-passed signature cocktails/cocktail bar at the Wednesday Welcome Reception Dinner and Friday Off-Site Closing Dinner.

Wednesday Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Cocktails$10,000Prominent signage in the Exhibit Hall and cocktail napkins with company logo will welcome attendees to the opening of the conference.

Evening Event Entertainment$10,000 (for both Wednesday and Friday nights)

Prominent signage and items pertaining to entertainment at the Wednesday Welcome Reception Dinner and Friday Off-Site Closing Dinner.

Wednesday Welcome Reception Bar$10,000Prominent signage at the bar and cocktail napkins with company logo.

Wednesday Welcome Reception Dinner$22,500*

Prominent signage at the dinner featuring company logo and branding.*2 available sponsorships at $22,500 each.


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Fr IdAy | MAy 8 , 2015 ( CONT . )Friday Barista Break$5,000Premium barista station located in high-traffic area in the Exhibit Hall. Company logo displayed prominently on to-go cups and napkins.

Friday Morning Snack Break$5,000/Friday or $8,500/Thursday & Friday

Snack break held in the Exhibit Hall. Signage with company logo displayed on snack stands and napkins.

Friday Voluntourism Event$5,000Conference attendees will have the opportunity to assist a local Miami organization in a service project. Sponsoring company will have prominent logo positioning on various event items, as well as a special recognition during the General Session. *Two available sponsorships at $5,000 each.

Friday Off-Site Closing Dinner Photos$5,000Attendees will have the opportunity to pose for event-themed photos. Signage at station with branded photos.

Evening Event Signature Cocktails$7,500 (for both Wednesday & Friday nights)

Prominent branding with signature cocktails/cocktail bar at the Wednesday Welcome Reception Dinner and Friday Off-Site Closing Dinner.

Evening Event Entertainment$10,000 (for both Wednesday and Friday nights)

Prominent signage and items pertaining to entertainment at the Wednesday Welcome Reception Dinner and Friday Off-Site Closing Dinner.

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Friday Off-Site Closing Dinner Bar$7,500Prominent signage at the dinner featuring company logo and branding.

Friday Off-Site Closing Dinner$10,000Prominent signage at the dinner featuring company logo and branding.*2 available sponsorships at $10,000 each.

Fr IdAy GOLF TOUrNAMENTGolf Holes$750Company logo on signage at the tee area and pin flag. Opportunity for sponsor to provide activity or other draw at the hole. Sponsor responsible for any additional amenities or food and beverage.*14 available sponsorships at $750 each.

Golf Box Lunches$2,500Includes sponsorship of lunch for golfers. Company logo will be displayed.

Golf Cart Signs$2,500Golf carts will display company logo prominently on each cart exterior.

Golf Closest-to-the-Pin Contest$2,500Signage displaying company logo located at the tee area.

Golf Longest-Drive Contest$2,500Pin flag and signage displaying company logo located at the tee area.


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Fr IdAy GOLF TOUrNAMENT ( CONT . )Golf Longest Putt$2,500Signage displaying company logo located at the tee box.

Golf Hole-in-One Contest$4,000Signage displaying company logo located at the tee box.

Golf Towels$4,000Company logo featured on towels distributed to each golfer.

Golf Beverage Carts

$5,000/cart*

Beverage cart featuring company logo will distribute beverages in company branded koozies.*2 available sponsorships at $5,000 each.

GENErAL SPONSOr SH I P SGeneral Session Chair Drop*$1,000Drop marketing material or a logo promotional item during the General Session on Thursday or Friday morning. One item per drop, size and weight restrictions may apply. *2 sponsors per day maximum.

Registration Bag Insert$1,000Drop marketing material or a logo promotional item in the registration bag, distributed to all conference attendees at registration. One item per insert, size and weight restrictions may apply.

Weather Report Sponsor$1,500 (for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights)

Branded card featuring tomorrow’s forecast nightly on each Fontainebleau attendee’s pillow.

Beach Chair and Umbrella$1,500Guests will receive complimentary use of one chair and umbrella on the Fontainebleau beach. Placard with company logo will be distributed to all attendees highlighting sponsorship and claim procedures.

Poolside Hydration Station$1,500Branded hydration stations in the pool/cabana area at the Fontainbleau on Thursday afternoon.

Pool Cabanas$2,000Sponsorship of poolside cabanas at Fontainebleau on Thursday afternoon with signage in cabana area. Sponsor responsible for any amenities and/or food and beverage. Availability and selection on a first-come, first-served basis.*Up to 14 sponsorships at $2,000 each.

Premium Island Cabana$7,500Larger island cabana at Fontainebleau on Thursday afternoon, featuring sponsor signage, pool-bottom logo and branded pool toys. Sponsor responsible for any additional amenities and/or food and beverage.

Press Room$1,000Signage with company logo prominently displayed outside the press room.

Exhibit Hall Tote Bag$2,500Company logo on tote bags placed at entrance of Exhibit Hall to hold promotional items, collateral materials, etc.

Charging Hubs$2,500Branded kiosk near registration for attendees to charge their electronic devices.


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Registration Bags$10,000Company logo will be displayed on registration bag, distributed to all conference attendees at registration.

Conference Wireless Internet$10,000Placard with company logo will be distributed to each attendee highlighting sponsorship of guest room and meeting space wireless internet. Company logos and link featured on mobile app.

Pocket Agenda/Map$10,000Company logo will be featured on small, foldable agenda, distributed to all conference attendees at registration in their conference badge.

Lanyards$10,000Lanyard displaying company name/logo will be distributed to all conference attendees at registration.

Room Keys$10,000Company logo will be imprinted on hotel room key cards, distributed to all Fontainebleau hotel guests.

Cigar Bar$10,000Cigar bar with signage to be located at Wednesday Night Welcome Reception Dinner, Thursday Night Dinner, Friday Golf Tournament and Friday Off-Site Dinner.

Conference Attendee Directory $12,500Company logo will be displayed on cover of attendee directory, distributed to all conference attendees at registration.

GENErAL SPONSOr SH I P S ( CONT . )

General Room Drop$2,500Drop marketing material/logo promotion item in each Fontainebleau attendee guest room. Limited to one item/piece of collateral, i.e. one flyer, one giveaway, etc. Size and weight restrictions may apply.

General Session Pens$4,000/Thursday or Friday*

Pen to feature company logo, placed in General Session on Thursday or Friday morning. *1 available sponsorship per day at $4,000 each.

General Session Notebooks$4,000/Thursday or Friday*

Notebook to feature company logo, placed in General Session on Thursday or Friday morning. *1 available sponsorship per day at $4,000 each.

Pool Sun Care Kit$5,000Company logo will be displayed on sun care kits, distributed to all conference attendees at registration.

Nightlife Kit$5,000Company logo will be featured on nightlife kits delivered to each Fontainebleau attendee guest room.

Late Night Munchies

$7,500Company branding with late night snacks delivered to each Fontainebleau attendee guest room.

Water Bottle Sponsor

$8,000Water bottles displaying company logo distributed to all conference attendees at registration, in addition to branded water stations.


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Single Booth: $5,00010’ x 10’ pipe and drape booth space

Double Booth: $8,00010’ x 20’ pipe and drape booth space

For more information on exhibitor opportunities

please contact:

Michelle [email protected]

Patty [email protected]

Conference sessions will take place at the Fontainebleau. The Exhibit Hall will provide an exclusive setting for you and your company’s representatives to directly interact with attendees throughout the multi-day event.

Grand OpeningWednesday, May 6 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (cocktail reception)

Thursday, May 7 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (cocktail reception)

Friday, May 8 7:00 am – 11:00 am

*Exhibit times subject to change Select photos courtesy of Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

BENEF I T S• Complimentary conference registrations:

• One registration for single booth – a $1,195 VALUE!• Two registrations for double booth – a $2,390 VALUE!

• Complimentary full-page ad in conference program• Complimentary wireless Internet in the Exhibit Hall• Detailed description of company’s services in conference program and on website • Logo placement with link on conference website • Logo placement on conference marketing materials and signage• Access to conference registration list (no sooner than six weeks prior to event)• Exhibitor listing in conference mobile app

• Double booth space exhibitors receive highlighted exhibitor listing• Special Opportunity! Exhibitors will have a presence in the poolside cabana lawn area with

signage and open seating – NEW!

ExH IB I T T IME S*

EXHIBITOROPPORTUNITIES

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR FORMS


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S P O N S O r S H I P A G r E E M E N TExH IB I T A • TErMS ANd CONd I T ION S33 rd ANNUAL OPT ION S INdUS Try CONFErENCETHE FONTA INEBLEAU • MAy 6 - 8, 2015

This Sponsorship Agreement (“Agreement”) for the 2015 Options Industry Conference (“Event”) is between The Options Clearing Corporation (“OCC”) and the Sponsor (“Sponsor”) named below. The terms and conditions outlined herein and in the attached Exhibit A shall govern this relationship.

To become a Sponsor of the Event, please complete, execute and return this Agreement to: Dawn Combs, The Options Clearing Corporation, 1 North Wacker, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60606. Or, return via fax to Dawn Combs’ attention at 312-322-4501 or send via email to [email protected].

S P O N S O R S H I P D E TA I L S (SEE PAGES 3–6 OF “PROSPECTUS” FOR DETAILS):

Sponsorship Item(s)

Total Sponsorship Cost

S P O N S O R I N F O R M AT I O N (PLEASE PRINT OR TyPE):

R E q U E S T E D S P O N S O R S H I POCC will deliver an email to Sponsor acknowledging receipt of the executed Agreement. Upon receipt of Agreement, OCC will deliver an invoice to Sponsor requesting payment.

AU T H O R I z AT I O NBy the signature below, the individual signing this Agreement represents that he or she has been authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Sponsor, and that he or she has read, fully understands and agrees to the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement.

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Sponsor Contact Information (to appear on Conference Materials)

Company Name

Address

City / State / Zip

Sponsor Contact Name Title

Email

Phone Fax

Sponsor Conference-Logistics Contact

Company Name

Address

City / State / Zip

Sponsor Contact Name Title

Email

Phone Fax

Authorized Signature: Date:

Printed Name:

The following Terms and Conditions shall automatically be incorporated by this reference into any Sponsorship Agreement, or Exhibit or Addendum thereto,whichisapprovedandacceptedbyOCC(an“Agreement”).Unlessotherwisedefinedherein,capitalizedtermsshallhavethedefinitionsset forth in the Sponsorship Agreement to which this is attached. All references to “the Agreement” and “the Event” shall mean in each case an individual Agreement between Sponsor and OCC and the Event which is the subject of that Agreement.

1. EFFECTIVENESS OF AGREEMENTThe Agreement shall become binding and effective only upon delivery by Sponsor to OCC of Sponsor’s completed and executed Agreement. Sponsor’sconfirmationofreceiptoftheexecutedAgreementshallbedeemeddeliveredtoOCCinthefollowinginstances:(1)Sponsorplacestheexecuted Agreement in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, properly addressed to OCC; (2) Sponsor sends an e-mail to OCC of the Agreement executed by Sponsor; (3) Sponsor personally delivers the executed Agreement to OCC, via courier service or otherwise; (4) Sponsor sends the executed AgreementtoOCCbyfacsimile,andreceiveselectronicconfirmationofreceiptbyOCC.

2. FEESPayment for all fees is due within 45 days of the date of this agreement. Unless otherwise explicitly stated herein, all Sponsorship fees paid are non-refundable. If Sponsor fails to make any payment described in this Agreement, the Sponsor’s right to sponsorship of the Event may be canceled without further notice and without refund of monies paid. If the Sponsor cancels its sponsorship of the event, such cancellation shall be considered Sponsor’s default and the Sponsor will remain obligated for 100% of the agreed upon sponsorship fees. Upon Sponsor’s default any monies paid will be retained by OCC, and any amounts payable to OCC hereunder shall become immediately due and payable.

3. EVENT DATES AND HOURSOCC reserves the right to make any changes as it may deem appropriate to Event dates and times. OCC shall communicate any changes to Event dates and times to Sponsor as soon as commercially practicable.

4. CANCELLATION OR TERMINATIONIf,becauseofwar,fire,strike,ConventionCenter/hotelconstructionorrenovationproject,governmentregulation,publiccatastrophe,anactofterrorism or public enemy, or an Act of God, the Event or any part thereof is prevented from being held, is canceled by OCC or the space becomes unavailable, OCC, in its sole discretion, shall determine and refund to the Sponsor its proportionate share of the balance of the aggregate sponsor fees received which remains after deducting expenses incurred by OCC and reasonable compensation to OCC. In no case shall the amount of the refund to the Sponsor exceed the amount of the fee paid. OCC reserves the right to cancel any portion of the event as it deems necessary and appropriate. All change and/or changes/cancellations will be communicated to Sponsor in writing.

Cancellation of any portion of the Sponsorship Agreement by the Sponsor will be accepted only in writing. Sponsor will remain obligated for 100% of the contracted fees. If in order to collect unpaid fees OCC pursues legal remedies, Sponsor will pay OCC for all legal and related expenses, court fees, staff times, etc., so incurred.

5. CHANGES TO AGREEMENTIn accordance with Paragraph 3 above and Paragraph 4 above, OCC may make certain changes to the Event, which may result in changes to the portion(s) of the Event which Sponsor’s has sponsored. OCC shall make all reasonable efforts to accommodate Sponsor in the event that Sponsor’ssponsorshipiseitherdiminishedormodified,butinnowayshallOCCberesponsibleforrefundinganyofSponsor’sfeespaid.Allchanges and/or cancellations shall be communicated to Sponsor as soon as commercially practicable.

6. EVENT PARTICIPATIONThe rights hereunder are exclusive to Sponsor and Sponsor shall not assign to a third party its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior writtenconsentofOCC,whichOCCmaygrantorwithholdatitssolediscretion.NofirmororganizationnotassignedtoparticipateintheEvent will be permitted to solicit business at the Event.

7. RESTRICTIONSExcept as explicitly permitted by OCC, Sponsor shall not host, sponsor, or participate in any hospitality suites/rooms, social functions, education seminars, outings, group activities, or similar events during the Event or distribute sales or promotional materials, any item with Sponsor’s logo, or gifts to attendee sleeping room doors, meeting rooms or anywhere else in the hotel and/or exhibit facility, except, in the case where Sponsor is also an exhibitor at the Event, as authorized and acknowledged by OCC, in Sponsor’s exhibitor booth space. All activities and events conducted during the Event, including events permitted by OCC, must be contracted through OCC, or OCC’s designee. Sponsor shall not contract directly with the hotel, its vendors, or other Event venues for any element of a hospitality event.

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8. INDEMNITIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITYNEITHER OCC NOR ITS SHAREHOLDERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS OR REPRESENTATIVES SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR TO SPONSOR OR TO SPONSOR’S AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATED PERSONNEL, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, CONTRACTORS OR REPRESENTATIVES OR ANY OF THEIR PROPERTY, BUSINESSES, OR OTHER ACTIVITIES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, PRIOR TO, DURING, OR SUBSEQUENT TO THE EVENT. By signing the Agreement, Sponsor assumes all such risk and expressly releases, and agrees to indemnify, defend andholdharmless,OCCanditsshareholders,officers,directors,employees,agents,independentcontractorsandrepresentativesfromanyandallclaimsforsuchloss,injury,ordamages.Furthermore,SponsorreleasesanddischargesOCCanditsshareholders,officers,directors,employees, agents, independent contractors and representatives from any and all liabilities arising out of, or in any way related to, the selection, rejection, or removal of Sponsor to or from the Event and enforcement of the Agreement. Sponsor also hereby agrees to indemnify, defend andholdharmlessOCCanditsshareholders,officers,directors,employees,agents,independentcontractorsandrepresentatives,fromandagainst any and all losses, damages, suits, claims, causes of action, liabilities, expenses, costs and attorneys’ fees incurred, arising out of, resulting fromSponsor’sinfringementoftheintellectualpropertyrightsofanythirdparty,oranyofitsagents,employees,affiliatedpersonnel,officers,directors, shareholders, contractors or representatives, in distributing, selling, or offering to distribute or sell any product or service, in allowing any person to test any product or service, or in offering sample use of any product or service, whether occurring prior to, during or after the Event.

9. OBSERVANCE OF LAWSEach party shall abide by and observe all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and ordinances of any applicable government authority and all rules of the facility.

10. INSURANCESponsor shall obtain and maintain throughout the term of the Event, liability insurance providing coverage against injuries to the person and property of others, with minimum limits that are commercially reasonable for the type of business and activities engaged in by Sponsor. Sponsor agrees to furnish evidence of such insurance upon request by OCC. Sponsor is advised to carry adequate insurance coverage for all property of the Sponsor, insuring against loss by all risks. Sponsor hereby waives all rights of subrogation against OCC and the owner and manager of the Eventvenue.AllpropertyofSponsorshallremainunderSponsor’scustodyandcontrol,intransitto,within,orfromtheconfinesoftheEvent.Itis recommended that Sponsor take precautionary measures of its own, such as the securing of small or easily portable articles of value.

11. SEVERABILITYIn the event that one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect for any reason in any jurisdiction, the remaining provisions contained in this Agreement shall not be in any way impaired and shall be enforced.

12. LICENSE GRANTSponsorgrantsalimitedlicensetoOCCasmaybenecessaryforOCCtofulfillitsobligationsunderthisAgreementortheEvent.Suchlicensegrant includes the use of Sponsor’s logos, trademarks, and copyrights in any materials related to Event, including without limitation, advertising materials, promotional materials, and other creative works in any media.

13. AGREEMENT TO TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND RULESThe Sponsor agrees to observe and abide by the foregoing terms, conditions, and rules, and by such additional terms, conditions, and rules establishedbyOCCfromtimetotimefortheefficientandsafeoperationoftheEvent,including,butnotlimitedto,thosecontainedinthisAgreement.EventSponsorshavebeeninvitedtoparticipateinthisEventbasedonthemutuallybeneficialbusinessrelationshiptheysharewithOCC. If the nature of this relationship changes after this contract is signed, OCC has the right to cancel this Agreement, refund all fees in full to the Sponsor, and offer the Sponsorship to another entity. There is no other agreement or warranty between the Sponsor and OCC except as set forth in this document and any addenda/exhibits hereto. The headings used in this Agreement are for organizational purposes only and are not to be used in the interpretation of the substance of this Agreement. The rights of OCC under this Agreement shall not be deemed waived exceptasspecificallystatedinwritingandsignedbyanauthorizedrepresentativeofOCC.

14. GOVERNING LAWThisAgreementisgovernedbythelawsoftheStateofIllinoiswithoutreferencetoanyconflictoflawsprinciplesthatwouldrequiretheapplication of the laws of any other jurisdiction. Sponsor irrevocably consents to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Chicago, IL. Each party hereto hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right it may have to a trial by jury in any legal proceeding directly or indirectly arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

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Exhibitor Contact Information (to appear on Conference Materials)

Company Name

Address

City / State / Zip

Exhibitor Contact Name Title

Email

Phone Fax

Exhibitor Conference-Logistics Contact

Company Name

Address

City / State / Zip

Exhibitor Contact Name Title

Email

Phone Fax

E x h i b i t o r i n f o r m at i o n ( p l E a s E p r i n t o r t y p E ):

$5,000 for a 10’ x 10’ pipe and drape booth space

$8,000 for a 10’ x 20’ pipe and drape booth space(See page 7 of “Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus” for Exhibitor details)

This Exhibitor Agreement (“Agreement”) for the 2015 Options Industry Conference (“Event”) is between The Options Clearing Corporation (“OCC”) and the Exhibitor (“Exhibitor”) named below. The terms and conditions outlined herein and in the attached Exhibit A shall govern this relationship.

To reserve a booth space at the 2015 Options Industry Conference, please complete, execute and return this Agreement to: Dawn Combs, The Options Clearing Corporation, 1 North Wacker, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60606. Or, return via fax to Dawn Combs’ attention at 312-322-4501 or send via email to [email protected].

R E q U E S T E D E x H I B I TO ROCC will deliver an email to Exhibitor acknowledging receipt of the executed Agreement. Upon receipt of Agreement, OCC will deliver an invoice to Exhibitor requesting payment. An Exhibitor Services Package, coupon code for complimentary online registration, and specs for the conference program ad will be delivered at a later date.

AU T H O R I z AT I O NBy the signature below, the individual signing this Agreement represents that he or she has been authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Exhibitor, and that he or she has read, fully understands and agrees to the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement.

Authorized Signature: Date:

Printed Name:

E x h i b i t f E E :

The following Terms and Conditions shall automatically be incorporated by this reference into any Exhibitor Agreement, or Exhibit or Addendum thereto,whichisapprovedandacceptedbyOCC(an“Agreement”).Unlessotherwisedefinedherein,capitalizedtermsshallhavethedefinitionsset forth in the Exhibitor Agreement to which this is attached. All references to “the Agreement” and “the Event” shall mean in each case an individual Agreement between Exhibitor and OCC and the Event which is the subject of that Agreement.

1. EFFECTIVENESS OF AGREEMENTThe Agreement shall become binding and effective only upon delivery by Exhibitor to OCC of Exhibitor’s completed and executed Agreement. Exhibitor’sconfirmationofreceiptoftheexecutedAgreementshallbedeemeddeliveredtoOCCinthefollowinginstances:(1)Exhibitorplacesthe executed Agreement in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, properly addressed to OCC; (2) Exhibitor sends an e-mail to OCC of the Agreement executed by Exhibitor; (3) Exhibitor personally delivers the executed Agreement to OCC, via courier service or otherwise; (4) Exhibitor sends theexecutedAgreementtoOCCbyfacsimile,andreceiveselectronicconfirmationofreceiptbyOCC.

2. FEESPayment for all fees is due within 45 days of the date of this agreement. Unless otherwise explicitly stated herein, all Exhibitor fees paid are non-refundable. If Exhibitor fails to make any payment described in this Agreement, the Exhibitor’s right to exhibit at the Event may be canceled without further notice and without refund of monies paid. If the Exhibitor cancels its exhibit of the event after December 31, 2014, such cancellation shall be considered Exhibitor’s default and the Exhibitor will remain obligated for 100% of the agreed upon Exhibitor fees. Upon Exhibitor’s default any monies paid will be retained by OCC, and any amounts payable to OCC hereunder shall become immediately due and payable.

3. EVENT DATES AND HOURSOCC reserves the right to make any changes as it may deem appropriate to Event dates and times. OCC shall communicate any changes to Event dates and times to Exhibitor as soon as commercially practicable.

4. CANCELLATION OR TERMINATIONOCC will make a 50% refund for any cancellation request received in writing before December 31, 2014. No refunds will be made on space cancellation after December 31, 2014.

If,becauseofwar,fire,strike,ConventionCenter/hotelconstructionorrenovationproject,governmentregulation,publiccatastrophe,anactof terrorism or public enemy, or an Act of God, the Event or any part thereof is prevented from being held, is canceled by OCC or the space becomes unavailable, OCC, in its sole discretion, shall determine and refund to the Exhibitor its proportionate share of the balance of the aggregate Exhibitor fees received which remains after deducting expenses incurred by OCC and reasonable compensation to OCC. In no case shall the amount of the refund to the Exhibitor exceed the amount of the fee paid. OCC reserves the right to cancel any portion of the event as it deems necessary and appropriate. All change and/or changes/cancellations will be communicated to Exhibitor in writing.

Cancellation of any portion of the Exhibitor Agreement by the Exhibitor will be accepted only in writing. If cancelled after December 31, 2014, Exhibitor will remain obligated for 100% of the contracted fees. If in order to collect unpaid fees OCC pursues legal remedies, Exhibitor will pay OCC for all legal and related expenses, court fees, staff times, etc., so incurred.

5. CHANGES TO AGREEMENTIn accordance with Paragraph 3 above and Paragraph 4 above, OCC may make certain changes to the Event, which may result in changes to the portion(s) of the Event which the Exhibitors have exhibited. OCC shall make all reasonable efforts to accommodate Exhibitor in the event that theExhibitor’sexhibitiseitherdiminishedormodified,butinnowayshallOCCberesponsibleforrefundinganyofExhibitor’sfeespaid.Allchanges and/or cancellations shall be communicated to Exhibitor as soon as commercially practicable.

6. EVENT PARTICIPATIONThe rights hereunder are exclusive to Exhibitor and Exhibitor shall not assign to a third party its rights or obligations hereunder without the priorwrittenconsentofOCC,whichOCCmaygrantorwithholdatitssolediscretion.Nofirmororganizationnotassignedtoparticipateinthe Event will be permitted to solicit business at the Event.

7. RESTRICTIONSExcept as explicitly permitted by OCC, Exhibitor shall not host, sponsor, or participate in any hospitality suites/rooms, social functions, education seminars, outings, group activities, or similar events during the Event or distribute sales or promotional materials, any item with Exhibitor’s logo, or gifts to attendee sleeping room doors, meeting rooms or anywhere else in the hotel and/or exhibit facility, as authorized and

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acknowledged by OCC, in Exhibitor’s booth space. All activities and events conducted during the Event, including events permitted by OCC, must be contracted through OCC, or OCC’s designee. Exhibitor shall not contract directly with the hotel, its vendors, or other Event venues for any element of a hospitality event.

8. INDEMNITIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITYNEITHER OCC NOR ITS SHAREHOLDERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS OR REPRESENTATIVES SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR TO EXHIBITOR OR TO EXHIBITOR’S AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATED PERSONNEL, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, CONTRACTORS OR REPRESENTATIVES OR ANY OF THEIR PROPERTY, BUSINESSES, OR OTHER ACTIVITIES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, PRIOR TO, DURING, OR SUBSEQUENT TO THE EVENT. By signing the Agreement, Exhibitor assumes all such risk and expressly releases, and agreestoindemnify,defendandholdharmless,OCCanditsshareholders,officers,directors,employees,agents,independentcontractorsand representatives from any and all claims for such loss, injury, or damages. Furthermore, Exhibitor releases and discharges OCC and its shareholders,officers,directors,employees,agents,independentcontractorsandrepresentativesfromanyandallliabilitiesarisingoutof,orin any way related to, the selection, rejection, or removal of Exhibitor to or from the Event and enforcement of the Agreement. Exhibitor also herebyagreestoindemnify,defendandholdharmlessOCCanditsshareholders,officers,directors,employees,agents,independentcontractorsand representatives, from and against any and all losses, damages, suits, claims, causes of action, liabilities, expenses, costs and attorneys’ fees incurred, arising out of, resulting from Exhibitor’s infringement of the intellectual property rights of any third party, or any of its agents, employees,affiliatedpersonnel,officers,directors,shareholders,contractorsorrepresentatives,indistributing,selling,orofferingtodistributeorsell any product or service, in allowing any person to test any product or service, or in offering sample use of any product or service, whether occurring prior to, during or after the Event.

9. OBSERVANCE OF LAWSEach party shall abide by and observe all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and ordinances of any applicable government authority and all rules of the facility.

10. INSURANCEExhibitor shall obtain and maintain throughout the term of the Event, liability insurance providing coverage against injuries to the person and property of others, with minimum limits that are commercially reasonable for the type of business and activities engaged in by Exhibitor. Exhibitor agrees to furnish evidence of such insurance upon request by OCC. Exhibitor is advised to carry adequate insurance coverage for all property of the Exhibitor, insuring against loss by all risks. Exhibitor hereby waives all rights of subrogation against OCC and the owner and manager of the Event venue. All property of Exhibitor shall remain under Exhibitor’s custody and control, in transit to, within, or from the confinesoftheEvent.ItisrecommendedthatExhibitortakeprecautionarymeasuresofitsown,suchasthesecuringofsmalloreasilyportablearticles of value.

11. SEVERABILITYIn the event that one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect for any reason in any jurisdiction, the remaining provisions contained in this Agreement shall not be in any way impaired and shall be enforced.

12. AGREEMENT TO TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND RULESThe Exhibitor agrees to observe and abide by the foregoing terms, conditions, and rules, and by such additional terms, conditions, and rules establishedbyOCCfromtimetotimefortheefficientandsafeoperationoftheEvent,including,butnotlimitedto,thosecontainedinthisAgreement.EventExhibitorshavebeeninvitedtoparticipateinthisEventbasedonthemutuallybeneficialbusinessrelationshiptheysharewithOCC. If the nature of this relationship changes after this contract is signed, OCC has the right to cancel this Agreement, refund all fees in full to the Exhibitor, and offer the Exhibitor to another entity. There is no other agreement or warranty between the Exhibitor and OCC except as set forth in this document and any addenda/exhibits hereto. The headings used in this Agreement are for organizational purposes only and are not to be used in the interpretation of the substance of this Agreement. The rights of OCC under this Agreement shall not be deemed waived except asspecificallystatedinwritingandsignedbyanauthorizedrepresentativeofOCC.

13. GOVERNING LAWThisAgreementisgovernedbythelawsoftheStateofIllinoiswithoutreferencetoanyconflictoflawsprinciplesthatwouldrequiretheapplication of the laws of any other jurisdiction. Exhibitor irrevocably consents to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Chicago, IL. Each party hereto hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right it may have to a trial by jury in any legal proceeding directly or indirectly arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

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