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Merger | FIRST TRUST MLP AND ENERGY I & FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII | 9th May 2024

Initially announced on October 24, 2023, FIRST TRUST MLP AND ENERGY I (FEI) will be merged into FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII (EIPI). On May 6, 2024, FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP announced the merger has been completed and the exchange ratio is 0.541658 EIPI share per every FEI share held. The effective date is May 6, 2024.

The treatment below will be applied to the following indices:

  • FIRST TRUST MLP AND ENERGY I will be removed from the Index.
  • The weight of FIRST TRUST MLP AND ENERGY I (FEI.N) based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
  • Effective Date (open): 09/05/2024

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