EXHIBIT 10.18
swissfirst
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swissfirst Bank AG
OTC Contract Note
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Seller: Roche Holdings, Inc.
Herrn X.X. Xxxxxx
Buyer: swissfirst Bank AG
Herrn X. Xxxx
Fax 00 000 00 00
Number of Contracts: 28,500
Call/Put: Call
Option Style: European
Underlying: Laboratory Corp of America Holdings
Security Number: US50540R4092
Multiplier 1
Trade Date: December 13, 2001
Value Date: December 18, 2001
Expiration Date: November 15, 2002
Strike Price: USD 80.00
Price Per Option: USD 10.65
Total Premium: USD 303,525.00
Total Underlying Value: USD 2,280,000.00
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To be transmitted by telefax to swissfirst Bank AG:
Telefax Number x0000-0-000 81 81
Acknowledged by: Roche Holdings, Inc.
