FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 97-103 FEE RATE ADVISORY - NOVEMBER 17 UPDATE Washington, D.C., November 17, 1997 -- The current continuing resolution has been extended through November 26. As a result of this extension, the fee rate for Section 6(b) filings will remain at the current rate of 1/33rd of one percent of the aggregate offering amount. This fee is calculated by dividing the aggregate offering amount by 3300. This rate will be in effect until the pending appropriations bill is enacted or another continuing resolution is enacted. When the appropriations bill (which has been passed by the Congress but not yet signed by the President) is enacted, the fee rate will be decreased to $295 per $1,000,000 (pro rated for amounts less than $1,000,000). This fee will be calculated by multiplying the aggregate offering amount by .000295. The Commission will issue further notices as appropriate to keep filers and registrants informed of developments affecting the Section 6(b) fee rate. This information will be posted at the SEC's internet address http://www.sec.gov In the interim, filers and registrants should contact the Office of Filings and Information Services, Filer Support Unit at (202) 942-8900 if they have any questions. # # #