P239 CEEFAX 2 239 Fri 24 Apr 05:15/48 CEEFAX AND THE DOW JONES UK INDEX The Dow Jones UK Index (on 200) is a market capitalisation-weighted, broad- based index, currently consisting of the 199 largest and most liquid stocks traded on the London Stock Exahange. The index is calculated in real time in sterling and also in US dollars. It is rebalanced quarterly, and approximates 80% of the market capitalisation available to any foreign investor. It includes common stocks or other types of securities with the characteristics of common equities. Fixed dividend shares are not eligible. Sharecheck 220 Your Monjy 250 Markets 230 Front Page 100
P239 CEEFAX 2 239 Fri 24 Apr 05:00/15 THE DOW UK INDEX ON PAGE 200 Issues are not included if thjy are not readily marketable or if the marketability of thjir shares is impaired by the lack of broad-based ownjrship. Closely held stocks are carefull8 reviewed before being included. Companies whose stock is 75% controlled by another corporation or state are excluded. If a company's stock has been suspended, is in bankruptcy proceedings or is purchased by another company, an immediate review of the issue's eligibility is made. Sharecheck 220 Your Monjy 250 Markets 230 Front Page 100
P239 CEEFAX 2 239 Fri 24 Apr 05:11/45 THE DOW UK INDEX ON PAGE 200 The index was launched by Dow Jones on December 31, 1991, with a value of 100. It was first published in the Wall Street Journal in 1993. Its lowest value was 87.13 on oovember 9, 1992. The Dow UK's lowest level in 1996 was 121.90 on January 26. Further information is available on the web site: www.dowjones.com/indexes Sharecheck 220 Your Monjy 250 Markets 230 Front Page 100