Replacements for Linde in DAX and STOXX indices announced

(Zug, 17 February 2023) - Qontigo’s global index provider STOXX Ltd. has announced extraordinary component changes in the DAX and STOXX indices. As made public on 19 January, Linde plc will be deleted from the DAX index and several STOXX indices.
The deletion of Linde from the DAX index will be carried out according to chapter 5.1.2 “Breach of the Basic Criteria” of the Guide to the DAX Equity Indices. For STOXX indi-ces, chapter 10 “Limitations” and chapter 8.6.4 “Delisting” of the STOXX Calculation Guide apply. 

Linde will be replaced as follows:

DAX: Commerzbank AG
In MDAX Nordex SE replaces Commerzbank AG. Deutsche Beteiligungs AG will be in-cluded in the SDAX.

EURO STOXX 50®: Unicredit S.p.A.
STOXX® Europe 600: SINCH AB 

Further information can be found in the Index Updates sections for STOXX indices and for DAX indices.

All changes will become effective on 27 February 2023.

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Media contact:
Andreas v. Brevern 
andreas.von.brevern@deutsche-boerse.com
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