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FTSE UK Series Index Reviews – June 2006

Date 31/05/2006

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 June 2006.

The review of the indices will be prepared by FTSE Group, using close of business figures from Tuesday 6th June 2006 and confirmed by the independent FTSE Europe, Middle East and Africa Regional Committee at its meeting on Wednesday 7th June.

The FTSE AIM Index Series will be reviewed on the same day. It is necessary to carry out regular index reviews to ensure FTSE’s indexes continue to be an accurate reflection of the market they represent, by including or excluding companies that have risen or fallen significantly.

Any changes approved by the Committee will be implemented on Monday 19th June 2006. 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 June 2006.