MADISON, N.J., June 26, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Macro Securities Depositor announced that yesterday (June 25, 2009) was the final day of trading for MacroShares $100 Oil Up (NYSE:UOY) and MacroShares $100 Oil Down (NYSE:DOY). The last day of trading was based on a pre-determined termination trigger detailed in the prospectus and announced on May 15, 2009.
On July 6th, a final distribution payment will be made to the UOY and DOY shareholders of record as of June 30th based on the underlying value of the Up and Down MacroShares Trusts. The underlying value of the trusts will be determined based on the June 25th closing price of the NYMEX light sweet crude oil futures contract for August, plus or minus any interest and expenses accrued in the trust for the period. The final distribution amounts will be announced on June 30, 2009.
For additional information, please call MacroMarkets at 1-888-Macros1 (extension 300) or 973-889-1973 (extension 300).
Macro Securities Depositor, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company and is acting as the depositor for the MacroShares $100 Oil Up and Down trusts. A registration statement (including prospectus) has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in the registration statement and other documents the issuer has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the issuer and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, Macro Securities Depositor, LLC, any underwriter or dealer participating in the offering will arrange to send you the prospectus if you request by calling toll-free (888) Macros1 extension 200 or 973-889-1973. You may also request a copy of the prospectus by accessing the MacroShares website at www.MacroShares.com.
Important Risks
Fluctuations in the underlying value of a MacroShares Trust and other factors may affect the market price of your MacroShares investment. An investment in a MacroShares will not resemble a direct investment in the asset being tracked. The price of the asset being tracked by a MacroShare may be volatile. It may be difficult to predict whether in the long-term the price of the asset being tracked will reflect a generally upward or downward trend. There are risks associated with investing in a product linked to a benchmark. A substitute price may be used as the reference price of the benchmark asset.
MacroMarkets LLC and their respective affiliates do not provide tax advice. Investors are urged to consult their tax advisor to fully understand the tax implications associated with and investment in any MacroShare. Investors are hereby notified that: (A) any discussion of federal tax issues in this press release is not intended or written to be relied upon, and cannot be relied upon by investors for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed on investors under the Internal Revenue Code; (B) such discussion is being used in connection with the promotion or marketing by Macro Securities Depositor, LLC and the Trusts of the transactions or matters addressed herein; and (C) investors should seek advice based on their particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.
Additional Information about MacroShares $100 Oil can be found at www.MacroShares.com