Deutsche Börse and Bank Sarasin launch sustainability indices

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Frankfurt am Main / Zurich (euro adhoc) - 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

Further inquiry note:
Annette Kuhnert
Corporate Communications
Tel +41 61 277 74 29
[email protected]

end of announcement euro adhoc 12.10.2007 11:00:00
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emitter: Bank Sarasin + Cie AG
Elisabethenstr. 62
CH-4002 Basel
phone: +41(61)277 77 77
FAX: +41(61) 272 02 05
mail: [email protected]
WWW: http://www.Sarasin.ch
sector: Banking
ISIN: CH0002267737
indexes: SPI
stockmarkets: regulated dealing: SWX Swiss Exchange
language: English

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