The issuer advises that the following announcement replaces the FTSE ET50 Index Semi Annual Review released on 11th December 2009. A123 Systems (Sedol B4KB5L6) replaces Baldor Electric Co (Sedol 2072621) as an addition to the FTSE ET50 Index.The full amended version can be accessed via the link below.

FTSE ET50 Index Semi Annual Review (Amendment)

16 December 2009

FTSE announces the constituent changes arising from the FTSE ET50 Review. The changes will be effective after the close of business on Friday, 18 December 2009 (i.e. on Monday,21 December 2009).

Constituent changes can be accessed via ET50 December 2009

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