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Deutsche Boerse: Scenario Calculation For The Equity Indices - Changes In The Equity Indices Effective On December 20

Date 15/12/2004

Effective on December 20, new weights will apply for the companies in the equity indices of Deutsche Börse.

Deutsche Börse released the preliminary weighting figures on Wednesday. The preliminary data can be downloaded from the Deutsche Börse website (www.deutsche-boerse.com). The final figures based on Friday’s Xetra closing prices will be published at the Deutsche Börse website on Saturday.

At the same time, Deutsche Börse called attention to the previously announced changes in the equity indices SDAX® and TecDAX®. These changes will also be effective on December 20.

Elexis, Schlott Gruppe and Vivacon will be included in the SDAX, replacing Azego, Loewe and pgam advanced technologies. In the TecDAX Solarworld will replace Repower Systems.

The comprehensive list for all equity indices can be downloaded from the Deutsche Börse website (www.deutsche-boerse.com).