New Entry In Next 150 Index Of Euronext

Following the official results of the takeover bid by the French company Vinci for Groupe GTM, Groupe GTM will be deleted from the Next 150-index with effect from 5 October 2000. Chargeurs S.A. is the highest ranking non-constituent by market capitalisation as at the close of business 2 October 2000. Therefore it replaces Groupe GTM in the Next 150-index. Following ranking analysis, the French company will enter the Next 150-index effective 5 October 2000.