In the case of some indices, Deutsche Börse has
revised the details governing the inclusion of
companies in the selection indices on the regular
index review dates, as well as specifics regarding the
so-called fast entry and fast exit rule. Moreover, the
exchange has also set the rules applying to the review
+cycles for the new index family. Cap limits and
calculation frequency for the new index world will be
applied analogously to those that have been valid up
till now.
Moreover, Deutsche Börse also reviewed the sector
classification of some companies. This classification
is the prerequisite for classifying companies in the
new index model, which makes a distinction between
classic sectors and technology sectors.
Based on the data submitted by the companies, the assessment of analysts who regularly cover these companies in their research and the opinion of the Working Committee on Equity Indices, which advises the exchange, the companies ce Consumer and ACG will be reclassified under different industry groups within the classic sectors. The companies will move from the industry group Retail Specialty to the industry group Industrial Products & Services. Furthermore, the index provider reassigned the company Biotest from the industry group Biotechnology in the technology sector to the industry group Pharmaceuticals, a classic sector.