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Apr 15, 2008

Eurex

Heineken Holding NV and Carlsberg A/S: Takeover of Scottish & Newcastle PLC

The takeover of the company Scottish & Newcastle PLC by Heineken Holding NV and Carlsberg A/S will be implemented at a price of 800 pence per share on the basis of a Scheme of Arrangement.

The transaction is scheduled to become effective on April 28, 2008.

Pursuant to the Contract Specifications for Futures Contracts and Options Contracts at Eurex Deutschland and Eurex Zürich, section 1.6.7 (7) the Eurex stock futures contract on Scottish & Newcastle PLC (SCTF) will therefore be put on “HALT” on April 28, 2008 and discontinued. Thus, last trading day will be April 25, 2008. Open interest will be settled on the basis of the final bid price at the theoretical fair value on April 28, 2008. Theoretical fair values (final settlement prices) will be published on April 28, 2008 via the Market Supervision Messages window and by means of a circular.

We will keep you informed on any changes to this schedule, if need be.

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