S&P Emerging Markets Database Index Announcement: Philippines - Removal Of SPI Technologies Inc. From Index Coverage (Eff. 06/02/2004)

SPI Technologies, Inc (EMDB Code 566318.1/Sedol 6778646), a constituent of the S&P/IFCG index, will be removed from S&P/EMDB index coverage effective June 02, 2004. SPI Technologies is being acquired by TH Lee Putnam Ventures LP, a US-based private equity firm, and the acquisition is expected to be completed on June 2, 2004.