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Sep 29, 2009

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BNP Paribas: Capital Increase

On September 29, 2009, the company BNP Paribas announced a capital increase with subscription rights for the shareholders of BNP Paribas at a subscription ratio of 10:1 and a subscription price of EUR 40.00. Subscription period will start on September 30, 2009.

As a consequence of the capital increase, an adjustment to the Eurex options on shares of BNP Paribas (BNP) and the Eurex stock futures contract on BNP Paribas (BNPG) will become necessary.

Ex date will be September 30, 2009.

This circular contains a description of the adjustment procedure.

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