Acquisition | ASENSUS SURGICAL INC | 23rd August 2024

Initially announced on June 7, 2024 KARL STORZ SE & CO KG made a cash offer for ASENSUS SURGICAL INC of USD 0.35 per ASENSUS SURGICAL INC share held. ASENSUS SURGICAL INC shareholders approved the Acquisition on August 20, 2024. Pending the completion of customary closing conditions, the Acquisition is expected to be completed on August 22, 2024. Trading in shares of ASENSUS SURGICAL INC is expected to be halted effective August 22, 2024. In absence of an active market the last close price will reflect the Deal Terms of the transaction.

The treatment below will be applied to the following indices:

• ASENSUS SURGICAL INC will be removed from the Index.
• The weight of ASENSUS SURGICAL INC (ASXC.A) based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
• Effective Date (open): 23/08/2024

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