DISCONTINUANCE OF DISC BLUE CHIP VENDOR PROGRAM The DISC Blue Chip Vendor Program was discontinued at close of business on December 29, 1995. On January 10, 1996, firms' Automated Best Value Model (ABVM) scores, as displayed on the Electronic Bulletin Board, will be reflective of a full 12-month period. If you have any questions relative to the above, please contact Ms. Ford, DISC-PMI/17, 215-697-4050.

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