Deutsche Börse: Vivacon To Replace Degussa In MDAX From March 1 - Thielert To Replace Vivacon In SDAX - Degussa Free Float Falls Below 5 Percent

With effect from March 1, Vivacon AG will be included in the MDAX® index as part of an unscheduled amendment to its composition, replacing Degussa. Degussa's free float has fallen to below five percent; Degussa therefore no longer meets the requirements for MDAX inclusion.

Furthermore, Thielert will be included in SDAX® as part of this unscheduled amendment, replacing Vivacon.

The next review of the equity indices of Deutsche Börse is scheduled for March 3, 2006.

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