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Deutsche Börse and Bank Sarasin launch sustainability indices

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Joint press release from Deutsche Börse and Bank Sarasin: DAXglobal 
Sarasin Sustainability Indices track companies in Germany and 
Switzerland
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Deutsche Börse and Bank
Sarasin launch sustainability indices DAXglobal Sarasin 
Sustainability Indices track companies in Germany and Switzerland
Deutsche Börse has launched two new indices in cooperation with Bank 
Sarasin: DAXglobal Sarasin Sustainability Germany Index tracks the 
performance of companies with sustainable performance registered in 
Germany, while DAXglobal Sarasin Sustainability Switzerland Index 
tracks Swiss companies with sustainable performance. The index for 
Germany currently comprises 34 companies; the Swiss index 27.
The German index comprises the 100 largest companies based on 
free-float market capitalization, while the Swiss index is based on 
the 50 largest companies in terms of market capitalization. Shares 
will only be considered if they have generated an average daily 
trading volume of at least 1 million euros or Swiss francs in the 
last six months.
In a second step, these companies will be examined for their 
sustainability, and valuated by Bank Sarasin. The Sarasin 
Sustainability matrix, which combines an industry rating and a 
company rating, will serve as the basis. The industry rating assesses
industry-specific ecological and social effects on sustainable 
development. It not only considers the direct impacts of production 
of products and services, but also all indirect influences from 
producing commodities through preliminary products down to 
consumption. The company rating evaluates a company´s ecological and 
social performance compared to other companies in the same industry, 
based on sector-specific risks and challenges.
Only those shares which meet the sustainability criteria qualify for 
inclusion. The composition of the index will be annually reviewed in 
July with shares equally weighted on a quarterly basis. Both indices 
are calculated in euros; the index for Switzerland is also calculated
in Swiss francs. To maintain neutrality, Deutsche Börse AG is not 
included in the German index.
"In expanding our DAXglobal family, we have, for the first time, 
integrated the well-known Sarasin sustainability research into 
strictly rule-based and transparent indices, giving investors 
opportunities to invest in sustainable companies," said Dr. Hartmut 
Graf, Head of Issuer Data and Analytics at Deutsche Börse. "The 
strict criteria Bank Sarasin uses for its analyses, and its vast 
experience in sustainable investments make Sarasin - as one of the 
global pioneers and market leaders - an ideal partner."
About Deutsche Börse: Deutsche Börse ranks among the world´s key 
index providers. Market Data & Analytics calculates and publishes 
more than 2,100 indices in total. Market Data & Analytics also 
compiles, distributes, and markets independent capital market 
information, such as price data, trading statistics, and back office 
information for banks and financial institutions.
About Bank Sarasin & Cie AG - Responsibly yours - www.sarasin.ch 
Founded in 1841, Bank Sarasin is one of the leading private banks in 
Switzerland. Its sustained success is based on confidence, 
discretion, competence and commitment. Its core business consists of 
investment advice and asset management for private and institutional 
clients, along with fund business. Investment foundations, corporate 
finance and financial analysis complement the range of services. The 
Sarasin Group - headquartered in Basel (Switzerland) - has more than 
1,100 employees. In addition to the headquarters in Basel, the bank 
has subsidiaries in Zurich, Geneva and Lugano. At an international 
level, the Sarasin Group is represented by subsidiaries in Dubai, 
Guernsey, Hong Kong, London, Munich, Paris and Singapore. Bank 
Sarasin is a stock corporation and its shares are listed on the Swiss
Stock Exchange SWX. International rating agencies awarded its 
majority shareholder Rabobank a triple-A rating, which represents the
highest possible level of creditworthiness. Measured in terms of core
capital, Rabobank belongs to the world´s 20 largest financial 
institutions.
DAX® and DAXglobal® are registered trademarks of Deutsche Börse AG. 
Sarasin Sustainability-Matrix® is a registered trademark of Bank 
Sarasin & Cie AG.
Media contact:
Deutsche Börse: Walter Allwicher/Leticia Adam   Tel.: +49 69 21 11 15
00 Bank Sarasin:   Benedikt Gratzl                 Tel.: +41 61 277 
70 88
end of announcement                               euro adhoc 12.10.2007 11:00:00

Further inquiry note:

Annette Kuhnert
Corporate Communications
Tel +41 61 277 74 29
annette.kuhnert@sarasin.ch

Branche: Banking
ISIN: CH0002267737
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Index: SPI
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