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Apr 25, 2008

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Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena: Capital Increase

On April 24, 2008, the company Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena announced a capital increase with subscription rights for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena shareholders. Subscription ratio will be 1:1, subscription price for the new shares EUR 1.50. The new shares will be entitled to dividend as of the 2008 fiscal year. The subscription period will begin on April 28, 2008. As a consequence of the capital increase, an adjustment to the Eurex stock futures contract on Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPIF) will become necessary.

Ex date will be April 28, 2008.

This circular describes the adjustment procedure.

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