Index Adjustments At The SWX Swiss Exchange As Of 1 October 2004

Pursuant to the provisions of the SWX Swiss Exchange index rules (SMI® and SPI® Rules), free float values and the number of shares will be adjusted ordinarily as of 1 October 2004. The list of changes can be found on the Internet at the following address: http://www.swx.com/products/indexreview01102004.xls
Amendments to the list may still be made up to 23 September 2004 should any notices of changes to shareholdings be received. This ensures that the indices reflect the markets as closely as possible up to the adjustment date. The following changes to index baskets will be made after the close of trading on 30 September 2004 and enter into effect as of 1 October 2004:

Inclusion in the SMI®
Further to the SWX Message of 7 July 2004, Synthes Inc. (US87162M4096) will be a new inclusion in the SMI®.

Synthes Inc. US87162M4096


Exclusion from the SPI® family
The Bon appétit Group Ltd has fallen below the 20 % free float floor and will therefore be excluded from the SPI®.

Bon appétit Group Ltd, N CH0012221302


Adjustments to the SXI® family
Pursuant to the provisions of the SWX Swiss Exchange index rules (SXI® Rules section 2.2), large-cap stocks in the SXI LIFE SCIENCES® and SXI Bio+Medtech® indices will be recapped at 10%. Capping factors will be announced on 21 September on the basis of closing values on 17 September 2004 and published on the Internet and via e-mail "investor service equity" (indices@swx.com). The criteria laid down in the Rules are met by all of the equities contained in the SXI® family. For this reason, no stock will be excluded from this group of indices.

No adjustments to SPI® Small/Mid/Large
As announced on 7 July 2004, there will be no change to the distribution of the SPI® Small/Mid/Large indices.