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Euronext: Rexel Removed From Next 150 Index - New Composition Of Next 150 Index

Date 21/03/2005

Following the official result of the takeover bid by the French company Ray Acquisition SCA for the French company Rexel (Next 150), Rexel will be removed from the Next 150 Index effective Thursday 24 March 2005.

In accordance with the rules of the Next 150 Index the removed company will not be replaced immediately, but at the next quarterly review (effective 1 April 2005). As of Thursday 24 March 2005, the Next 150 Index will consist of 147 companies.

Information/Isin codes
Information about Rexel:
Isin code: FR0000125957
Mkt cap: 2,109 million Euro
Index: removed from Next 150 Index effective Thursday 24 March 2005

The Euronext 100 Index and Next 150 Index have been published since 2 October 2000. They are made up of the 250 securities with the highest market capitalisations traded on the official markets of Euronext. In order to be included in the indices the securities must meet liquidity criteria that are specified in the rules of the indices. Euronext Indices B.V. is the compiler of the indices under the supervision of the independent Euronext Indices Steering Committee.