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OMXS30 And OMXH25 - The New Index Names On OMX And HEX25

Date 10/11/2004

OMXS30 and OMXH25 – the new index names on OMX and HEX25 Stockholm Stock Exchange and Helsinki Stock Exchange will change the names of their OMX and HEX25 indexes on November 15, 2004. The new name of the OMX index will be OMXS30, with the letter S standing for Stockholm. The HEX25 index’s new name will be OMXH25, with the letter H standing for Helsinki. The figures designate the number of shares included in the tradable index.

The introduction of a joint index family is part of OMX Exchanges’ aim to create an integrated Nordic and Baltic market. The aim of having a larger, harmonized market is to create an efficient and liquid Nordic Baltic marketplace that will satisfy the requirements of local and global players and contribute to increased competitiveness in the region.

INDEX NAME

CURRENT INDEX NAME NEW INDEX NAME, AS OF NOVEMBER 15, 2004 COMPLETE NAME, AS OF NOVEMBER 15, 2004
OMX (Stockholm Stock Exchange) OMXS30 OMX Stockholm 30
HEX25 (Helsinki Stock Exchange) OMXH25 OMX Helsinki 25