Methodology Change | Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index | Effective Date 09/09/2024

Today, on the 26/08/2024, Solactive announces the following changes to the methodology of the following Indices (the ‘Affected Indices’):

Rationale for Methodology Change

Considering the significant presence of the Taiwanese market in the semiconductor industry and its growth and expansion, we will adjust the methodology to accommodate holidays occurring in the Taiwanese exchange market. Change to the guideline will Include Taiwan in the definition of Eligible Rebalance Day, along with the New York Stock Exchange, the London Stock Exchange, the EUREX Exchange, and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Changes to the Index Guideline

The following Methodology changes will be implemented in the following points of the Index Guideline (ordered in accordance with the numbering of the affected sections):

6. DEFINITIONS

From:

“ELIGIBLE REBALANCE DAY” is each day that is a TRADING DAY at the New York Stock Exchange, the London Stock Exchange, the EUREX Exchange and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

To:

“ELIGIBLE REBALANCE DAY” is each day that is a TRADING DAY at the New York Stock Exchange, the London Stock Exchange, the EUREX Exchange, Taiwan Stock Exchange and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.  

Defined terms used in this announcement, but not defined herein, have the meaning assigned to them in the respective index guideline of the Affected Indices. The amended version of the index guideline will be available on the effective date.