FTSE Xinhua Index Responds to Lawsuit Filed by SSE INFONET LTD

In response to SSE INFONET LTD's lawsuit against FTSE Xinhua Index (FXI) in connection with the FTSE/Xinhua China A50 Index, the company stated the following:

FTSE Xinhua Index intends to vigorously defend this lawsuit, which it believes to be without merit. We do not expect the claims will have any impact on our operations and we are committed to continue the calculation of FTSE/Xinhua China A50 Index.

FXI remains committed to its mission of bringing international standards and practices to China and facilitating the growth of China's financial markets by providing the most relevant investment tools.

For more information, please contact:

FTSE Xinhua Index (Beijing):

Jean Li

Tel: +86-10-5864-5276

Email: Jean.li@ftsexinhua.com

FTSE HK:

Meredith Blakemore

Tel: +852-2230-5801

Email: Meredith.Blackmore@ftse.com

FTSE London:

Sandra Steel

Tel: +44-207-866-1821

Email: Sandra.Steel@ftse.com

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