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OMX: VILSE Index To Replace LITIN-G

Date 27/09/2004

As of September 27, 2004, the general stock index LITIN-G will be substituted by the VILSE Stock Index.

The VILSE Stock Index is a capitalization weighted chain-linked total-return index comprised of all shares that are listed on the Vilnius Stock Exchange's (VSE) Official and Current Lists. The index is calculated on a daily basis using the most recent official closing share prices, comparing the compound market capitalization plus dividends paid to the corresponding data of previous trading day. Stock events on the ex-right date are taken into account when calculating the index. No weight limits are applied to constituents in VILSE. The index calculation methodology of VILSE index is harmonized with Estonian (TALSE) and Latvian (RIGSE) total-return indices methodology. The index base value has been set at 100.00 points on January 1, 2000.

The calculation rules of the VILSE index can be found on the website of the VSE at www.omxgroup.com/vilnius under section “Rules. Other rules”.

The VILSE index history as of January 1, 2000 can be found at http://www.omxgroup.com/vilnius/f/bendrainf/VILSE_ist-EN.xls

VILSE constituents as of September 24, 2004