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May 10, 2011

Eurex

Three-Month EURIBOR-Futures: Extension of Maturities from three to five Years

The Management Boards of the Eurex Exchanges decided to extend the maturity of Three-Month EURIBOR-Futures from three to five years.

In the future, twenty instead of twelve quarterly months from the cycle March, June, September and December will be available. The changes will come into effect on May 25, 2011.

For the modified contract specifications, please refer to the attachment.

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