Deutsche Börse Decides On Changes In Equity Indices - No changes To The Composition Of The DAX® Index - Changes In MDAX®, SDAX® And TecDAX® Are Effective On 19 September

On Monday, Deutsche Börse has decided on changes in its equity indices DAX®, MDAX®, SDAX® and TecDAX®. The changes will be effective on 19 September. There will be no changes to the composition of the DAX index.

MTU Aero Engines will be included in the MDAX index, replacing Beru, which will move to the SDAX index. MTU Aero Engines ranks amongst the biggest companies from classic sectors, ranking below the DAX companies in the Prime Standard in both criteria, exchange turnover and market capitalization. Furthermore Rhön-Klinikum ordinary shares will replace Rhön-Klinikum preferred shares in the MDAX index.

Beru, Arques Industries and Grammer will be included in the SDAX index, replacing Baader Wertpapierhandelsbank, Dürr and Teleplan.

Tele Atlas will be included in the TecDAX index, replacing Teles. Tele Atlas ranks amongst the biggest technology companies, ranking below the DAX companies in the Prime Standard in both criteria, exchange turnover and market capitalization.

The next review of the equity indices is scheduled for 5 December 2005.

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