Diary Notice - FTSE UK Series Index Reviews – September 2005

FTSE Group, the global index provider, will announce the regular quarterly changes to the FTSE UK Index Series (including the FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and FTSE All-Share indices) after UK market close, on Wednesday 7th September 2005.

The review of the indices will be prepared by FTSE Group, using close of business figures from Tuesday 6th September 2005 and confirmed by the independent FTSE Europe, Middle East and Africa Regional Committee on Wednesday 7th September.

Any changes approved by the Committee will be implemented on Monday 19th September 2005. Full details of companies joining or leaving FTSE UK Index Series will be available from the FTSE Press Office or from www.ftse.com/media after the UK market close on Wednesday 7th September 2005.