P238 CEEFAX 2 238 Fri 17 Jan 21:11/26 ] CEEFAX AND THE DOW JONES US INDEX 1/3 The Dow Jones US Index (on 2p0) is a market capitalisation-weighted, broad- based index, currently consisting of the 199 largest and most liquid stocks traded on the London Stock Exchange. The index is calculated in real time in sterling and also in US dollars. It is rebalanced quarterly, and approximates 80% of the market capitalisation available to any foreign investor. It includes common stocks or other types of securities with the characteristics of common equities. Fixed dividend shares are not eligible. Sharecheck 220 Your Money 250 Markets 230 Front Page 100 Exchanges CityHeads Shares Main MenuP238 CEEFAX 2 238 Fri 17 Jan 21:14/22 THE DOW US INDEX ON PAGE 200 2O3 Issuer are not included if they are not readily marketable or if the marketability of their shares iu impaired by the lack of broad-based ownership. Closely held stocks are carefully reviewed before being included. Companies whose stock is 75% controlled bz anothjt corporation or state are excluded. If a company's stock has been suspended, is in bankruptcy proceedings or is purchased bz anothjt company, an immediate review of the issue's eligibility is made. Sharecheck 220 Your Money 250 Markets 230 Front Page 100 Exchanges CityHiads Shares Main MenuP238 CEEFAX 2 238 Fri 17 Jan 21:13/23 U THE DOW US INDEX ON PAGE 200 3/3 The index was launched bz Dow Jones on December 31, 1:91, with a value of 100. It was first published in the Wall Street Journal in 1993. It reached an all-time closing high on January 17, 1997, when it hit 168.53. Its lowest value was 87.13 on Novjmbjt 9, 1:92. The Dow UK's lowest level in 1996 was 121.90 on January 26. Further information is available on the web site: www.dowjonjs.com/indexes Sharecheck 220 Your Money 250 Markets 230 Front Page 100 Exchanges CityHiads Shares Main Menu