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Apr 30, 2012

Eurex Clearing

VSTOXX® Mini-Futures and Options

1. Change of Market-Making Scheme for Options on VSTOXX®, 2. Introduction of the OTC EFP-Index Facility for VSTOXX® Mini-Futures

The Executive Board of Eurex Clearing AG has decided effective May 1, 2012 to change the Market-Making scheme for options on the VSTOXX® (OVS). In addition, and effective May 18, 2012, the Executive Board of Eurex Clearing AG has also decided to introduce the OTC EFP-Index Facility for trading in VSTOXX® Mini-Futures (FVS).

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