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Jul 21, 2010

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Pirelli & C. SpA: Reverse Stock Split, Change of Standard Contract Size

On July 15, 2010, the extraordinary annual general meeting of the company Pirelli & C. SpA decided amongst other things on a reverse stock split at the ratio of 1:11, which will become effective on July 26, 2010.

This results in an adjustment of the Eurex options and the Eurex stock futures contract on shares of Pirelli & C. SpA (PIL / PILF).

Furthermore, as of the ex date, the standard contract size of the Eurex options on shares of Pirelli & C. SpA (PIL) will be reduced from formerly 5000 to 1000. Ex date will be July 26, 2010.
This circular contains a description of the adjustment procedure.

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