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Jan 11, 2010

Eurex

Continental AG: Capital Increase and Extension of Maturity Ranges

Summary:
On January 6, 2010, the Management Board of Continental AG decided on a capital increase with subscription rights for Continental AG shareholders at a ratio of 11:2 with the approval of the Supervisory Board. Subscription price of the new shares will be EUR 35.00. The Subscription period will start on January12, 2010.

A. Adjustment of Existing Contracts
As a consequence of the capital increase, an adjustment to the Eurex options on shares of Continental AG (CON) and the Eurex stock futures contract on Continental AG CONG) will become necessary.
Ex date will be January 12, 2010.
This circular contains a description of the adjustment procedure.

B. Extension of Maturity Ranges
The Management Boards of the Eurex Exchanges decided to discontinue the non-extension of maturity ranges for stock options on Continental AG (CON) with effect from January 18, 2010.

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