Revision of OMXC20 index rules and information of free float adjustment (02/09)


The Guidelines for Calculation of the OMX Copenhagen 20 (OMXC20) has been
revised. The revision is based on input from market participants. The revised
rules will take effect on March 15, 2009 and will be available at
https://indexes.nasdaqomx.com 

Notable changes:

Changes to chapter 1:
• In the review effective after trading on June 19, 2009 turnover originating
from NASDAQ OMX Europe will be included in the statistics. 
• The secondary inclusion criterion of at least 40% representation on the daily
top 25 list is removed. 

Changes to chapter 2:
• If a company, which does not constitute an Index Share, is subject to a
public offer or if a bidder has disclosed its intention to raise such a bid the
company will not be eligible for inclusion. 

Changes to chapter 5:
• Clarification of rule 5.6

In cooperation with market participants NASDAQ OMX have decided to free float
adjust the weights of the OMXC20 constituents when the new portfolio is
effective on December 21, 2009. Additional information, including rules, will
be distributed prior to the review. 

Attachments

2_omxc20_revised_index_rules.pdf omxc20_retningslinier_uk.pdf