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May 20, 2010

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Prudential PLC: Capital Increase

On May 17, 2010, the company Prudential PLC announced the detailed conditions of the capital increase with subscription rights for the shareholders of Prudential PLC. Subscription ratio will be 2:11 and the subscription price of the new shares pence 104. Subscription period will start on June 8, 2010.

As a consequence of the capital increase, an adjustment to the Eurex options on shares of Prudential PLC (PRU) and the Eurex stock futures contract on Prudential (PRUF) will become necessary.

Ex date will be June 8, 2010.

This circular contains a description of the adjustment procedure.

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