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New FTSE AIM Index Series Launches

Date 16/05/2005

TSE Group, the index company, and the London Stock Exchange today launched a series of new indices for AIM, the Exchange’s international market for smaller, growing companies. The FTSE AIM Index Series comprises three new indices: the FTSE AIM UK 50 Index, the FTSE AIM 100 Index, and the FTSE AIM All-Share Index.

The new FTSE AIM Index Series has been designed and constructed following a wide-ranging market consultation carried out by FTSE Group and the London Stock Exchange. The index series will offer investors new opportunities to invest in, and track the performance of AIM, the world’s most successful growth market.

The FTSE AIM UK 50 Index and the FTSE AIM 100 Index will both be liquid, tradeable indices that can be used as the basis for index-related investment products, such as Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The FTSE AIM UK 50 Index will consist of the 50 largest eligible UK domiciled stocks quoted on AIM by market capitalisation; and the FTSE AIM 100 Index will comprise the 100 largest eligible stocks quoted on AIM, whether UK domiciled or international.

The FTSE AIM All-Share Index is a revision of the existing FTSE AIM Index, updated to meet the needs of today’s investors. The FTSE AIM All-Share Index will consist of all companies quoted on AIM that meet the liquidity and free float requirements, and will provide an accurate benchmark for investors in the broader AIM market.

For further information, please visit www.ftse.com/aim