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Nov 30, 2012

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Xstrata PLC: Merger with Glencore International PLC

The companies Xstrata PLC and Glencore International PLC agreed on a merger whereby the shareholders of Xstrata PLC shall receive 3.05 new Glencore Xstrata International PLC shares for each share they hold. Please refer to the company’s website www.xstrata.com for further information on this transaction.

The due date for the exchange of shares has not yet been determined.

This circular describes the potential effects of this transaction on the existing Eurex options and the Eurex stock futures contract on shares of Xstrata PLC (XST, XTAG).

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