QUANTUMONLINE.COM SECURITY DESCRIPTION:  Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc., 9% Callable STRIDES (Callable STock Return Income DEbt Securities), issued at $25 per unit, due 4/29/2005 and linked to the price of Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE: BBY). Distributions of 9% ($2.25) per annum are paid quarterly on 1/29, 4/29, 7/29 & 10/29 to holders of record on 1/14, 4/14, 7/14 & 10/14 respectively. At maturity, if not called prior to the maturity date, the STRIDES will deliver the number of shares of Best Buy common stock equal to the then current share multiplier for each STRIDES. The initial share multiplier is 0.73811633 ($25 divided by the $33.87 market price as of 4/24/2003). The STRIDES are callable at Merrill Lynch's option on or after 4/30/2004. If called, the payment will be in cash to provide a yield to call, including interest payments, of 18% per year. If the price of Best Buy common stock falls below $1.00 per share, the STRIDES will be redeemed by delivery of the number of shares of Best Buy common stock equal to the then current share multiplier for each STRIDES plus a redemption amount. The STRIDES are senior unsecured debt securities of Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. and rank equally with all other unsecured and unsubordinated debt of Merrill Lynch. See the IPO Prospectus for further information on the STRIDES by clicking on the ‘Link to IPO Prospectus’ provided below.

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Address:   4 World Financial Center, North Tower, New York, NY 10080
Main Phone Number	212-449-1000
Fax Number	212-236-4384
Investor Relations	866-607-1234
Toll Free Phone Number	800-637-7455

CEO - David H. Komansky

CFO - Thomas H. Patrick