QBE Insurance Group Ltd. (Australia, SEDOL: 6715740, GICS Code: 40301040), a member of the S&P/ASX 50 Index, will increase its shares to 777,662,207. This change is the result of a dividend-reinvestment plan.
Following is a summary of the announced changes:
| S&P/ASX 50 Index – Oct. 7, 2005 After Market Close | |||
| S&P Index | Company Name | New Total | New IWF |
| S&P/ASX 50 | QBE Insurance Group Ltd. | 777,662,207 | 1.00 (no change) |
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