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Jan 25, 2008

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Single Stock Futures: Introduction of U.S. SSFs in U.S. Dollar (Block 6-8) Stock Futures and Options: Admission Withdrawal and Adjustments to Eurex Rules and Regulations

A. Single Stock Futures: Introduction of Futures on U.S. Stocks in U.S. Dollar (Block 6-8)

As announced in Eurex circular 193/07, Eurex is extending the Single Stock Futures segment by way of including up to 170 components of the Dow Jones STOXX® 600, RDXxt® USD and the S&P 500 indexes. Start of trading for a total of 50 futures on U.S. stocks in U.S. dollar is February 11, 2008.

B. Stock Futures and Options: Admission Withdrawal due to Corporate Actions

With reference to various Eurex circulars in 2007 as well as corresponding Market Supervision Messages, 16 stock futures and options will be withdrawn from admission at Eurex by the Management Boards of the Eurex Exchanges, effective from February 11, 2008. These products and five further SSFs will be deleted from the Eurex® system, effective from February 15, 2008.

C. Stock Futures and Options: Further Changes in Eurex Rules and Regulations

In addition to the respective changes for establishment of U.S. SSFs in U.S. dollar, further editorial adjustments to the relevant parts regarding stock futures and options are made in Eurex Rules and Regulations. All changes will be effective on February 11, 2008.

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