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Feb 26, 2009

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Xstrata PLC: Capital Increase

On March 2, 2009, the extraordinary general meeting of Xstrata PLC will decide a capital increase with subscription rights for the shareholders of Xstrata PLC at a subscription ratio of 1:2. Subscription price of the new shares will be 210 Pence. Subscription period will start on March 3, 2009.


As a consequence of the capital increase, an adjustment to the Eurex stock futures contract on Xstrata PLC (XTAF) will become necessary.


Ex date will be March 3, 2009.

This circular describes the adjustment procedure.

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