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May 19, 2011

Eurex

Groupe Lactalis: Planned Takeover Offer to the Shareholders of Parmalat S.p.A.

On April 26, 2011, Groupe Lactalis announced in a press release that it will offer the shareholders of Parmalat S.p.A. in a voluntary public takeover offer to buy the shares held by them. Shareholders of Parmalat S.p.A. shall receive EUR 2.60 in cash for each share they hold.

This circular describes the potential effects this transaction will have on the existing Eurex options (P4I) and the Eurex stock futures contract (P4IG) on shares of Parmalat S.p.A.

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