Methodology Change | Solactive Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index | 11 June 2018

Today, on 11 June 2018, Solactive announces the following changes to the methodology of the Solactive Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index:

Given the overweight in stocks from China as a result of the current index methodology, it has been decided to add a country cap of 40% in the index selection. This will allow the index to improve its representativeness as a benchmark for emerging markets in the “consumer technology” sector. To allow for this new selection restriction, the minimum market capitalization threshold will decrease from 1 billion USD to 500 million USD. The index guideline will be modified accordingly.

Solactive AG’s Oversight Committee is of the opinion that the suggested methodology changes do not compromise the index’ integrity and comparability. The change was deemed material by Solactive’s Oversight Committee and has accordingly been subject to a public Market Consultation.

These changes will be effective on 14 June 2018. The new index guideline will be available on this date.