VINX Index Information: Adjustment of VINX Benchmark index due to the rights issue in Sponda (17/09)

The Board of Directors of Sponda Plc have today decided on a rights issue (3:2) based on the authorisation granted by Sponda Plc’s Extraordinary General Meeting held 25 May, 2009. Shareholders are entitled to 3 new shares for every 2 shares held. The subscription price is set at EUR 1.25 and the Ex date is May 26, 2009.

In accordance with the “Rules for the Construction and Maintenance of the NOREX Exchanges’ Tradable, All-Share, Sector and Benchmark Indexes” rule 5.3 Sponda Plc (SDA1V, FI0009006829) will be adjusted in the VINX Benchmark index.

After the adjustment the number of shares in VINX Benchmark will increase to 194 302 823.