Euronext Amsterdam: Labinal Deleted From Next 150 Index

Euronext Indices B.V. today announced that following the official result of the takeover bid by SNECMA for French company Labinal, Labinal will be deleted from the Next 150 index with effect from 20 November 2000, in accordance with rule 6.3.3 of the index ground rules.

The highest ranking non-constituent by market capitalisation as at the close of business 14 November 2000, replaces Labinal in the Next 150 Index. Following ranking analysis, the French company EuraFrance will enter the Next 150 Index effective 20 November 2000.