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Euronext.liffe Amsterdam To Launch Equity Option On TomTom NV From The First Day Of Share Trading

Date 20/05/2005

Euronext.liffe Amsterdam announces the launch of American style options on TomTom NV. The new options will be available for trading from the first day of share trading in TomTom NV which is expected on 27 May, 2005.

Euronext.liffe will offer the domestic and international investment community the opportunity to take advantage of this important IPO, by offering individual equity options on TomTom NV shares from the start of trading. This move will allow clients to better manage their investment portfolios and to take full advantage of trading both the shares and related options from the start.

The options will be available for trading on LIFFE CONNECT®, the world’s most advanced electronic trading platform, and will be cleared via LCH.Clearnet’s C21® clearing system.

The options will expire on the 3rd Friday of the month. Initial expiries will range from 3 to 9 months. Each option contract represents 100 shares in TomTom NV.