VINX Index Information: Adjustment of Securitas Direct AB in VINX Benchmark (13/08)

According to a Press release published on March 17, 2008 it is announced that ESML Intressenter has obtained 80.1 per cent of the capital and 86.0 per cent of the voting rights of the shares in Securitas Direct AB. ESML Intressenter also announces that the offer is unconditioned and that the acceptance period is extended until 28 march 2008.  

The VINX Benchmark index is free float adjusted to accurately reflect the investabilitiy of the underlying securities of the index. The changed ownership constitutes an event that has a considerable impact on the investability of Securitas Direct AB. OMX Derivatives Markets will therefore adjust the free float in accordance with Rule 5.1 of “Rules for the Construction and Maintainance of the VINX All-Share, Sector, Benchmark and Tradable Indices” rule 5.1 Discretionary adjustments.

The free float factor for Securitas Direct AB will be changed after close of business on March 18, 2008. The free float factor in Securitas Direct AB will change from 90 per cent (0.9) to 20 per cent (0.2). New number of shares for Securitas Direct AB ser. B (SE0001789306) included in the calculation of VINX Benchmark index from business start on March 19, 2008 will be 69 583 259.