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STOXX® Maximum Dividend 40 Indices

September 2012

STOXX Maximum Dividend 40 Indices is a liquid and tradable

underlying for financial products

» STOXX Maximum Dividend 40 Indices are regional blue-chip indices comprising the 40 highest dividend yielding companies from respective regional benchmark index

» The constituent selection as well as the weighting scheme is based on dividend forecasts

» The index aims to maximize performance obtained from dividend yields on a short-term basis due to the fact that it tracks dividend paying companies from implementation period to implementation period: » At cut-off date, all companies are selected that have a dividend ex date forecasted in the upcoming

implementation period

» Dividend ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) offer investors a transparent and diversified play for dividend investing

» Cap factor leads to sufficient diversification within the indices and enable the indices to underlie financial products such as ETFs

Key features

Summary

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Agenda

1. Investment Rational: Dividend Investing Page 04

2. Dividends & Volatility Page 07

3. Methodology Page 12

4. Performance Page 14

Appendix Page 25

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STOXX Maximum Dividend 40 Indices

1. Investment Rational: Dividend Investing

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Distribution through dividends has a number of advantages

which are captured through the maximum dividend concept

The benefit pyramid of dividends

» “A dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow” » Well suited for pension funds and investors who desire stable income streams

without speculation on the share price movement

» Maximum Dividend Indices (NR) outperformed the market (exception North America) especially in times of high volatility and market turmoil

» Tax benefits (dividend imputation1) in Australia and New Zealand, tax exemptions (differs among countries2)))

Clientele

Transparency

Performance

» Dividends forecasts are publicly available and have high degree of reliability

» Forecasts are done by experts and are available on Bloomberg

1) http://www.stockwatch.com.au/articles/franking-credits.aspx

2) http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page04.aspx?id=146, http://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/exempt-interest-

dividend.asp#axzz263FiEF69 5

Earnings distribution through dividends has important

consequences for both: Companies and Shareholders

Dividends

Signaling Volatility

Agency costs Commitment 1 2

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» Earnings distribution through dividends alleviates the agency costs of inside equity2)

» Agency costs of equity arise when there is a lot of excess cash which could motivate managers to squander shareholder´s money

» Distribution through dividends is a strong commitment

» In case of dividend reduction or abolishment significant negative stock price reaction

» Stock repurchases are more flexible with regard to commitment

» Dividends signal company performance » If a company starts to pay out dividends, this may

signal limited growth potential and absence of positive NPV projects

» On the other hand ability of companies to distribute earnings through dividends is perceived positively3) (Clientele effect)

» Dividends are less volatile than earnings » Strong commitment » Industries with stable CF´s dominate the index

» STOXX Europe Maximum Dividend 40: 53.8% of constituents from industries with stable Cash

Flow´s1)

Important factors of dividend distribution

1) Utilities 26.6%, Telecommunication 13.9%, Insurance 13.3%.

2) G.Grullon, R. Michaely: Dividends, Share Repurchases and the Substitution Hypothesis, Journal of Finance, 2002, p. 1652

3) G.Grullon, R. Michaely: Dividends, Share Repurchases and the Substitution Hypothesis, Journal of Finance, 2002, p. 1650 6


2. Dividends & Volatility

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The analysis aims to look at performance implication of

Maximum Dividend Indices in times of high volatility

» Comparative analysis on the regional level » Comparison of performance of net return/price return

index and the broad regional index as proxy for the market

» Comparison of NR and PR indices allows to draw conclusion on the dividend impact

» Comparison of performance and volatility » Hypothesis: Dividends result in liquidity outflow

and worsen company performance especially in times of turmoil

Description

» In case of Japan comparability towards the benchmark is biased; TMI includes small firms, which are not included in the Maximum Dividend Index because of the restriction according to the size (measured as market capitalization)

» Coverage of the indices » Volatility indices and interest rate indices cover

not the full region under assessment but mostly parts of it

Limitations

Description, Limitations and Results

» Data does not support Hypothesis (exception North America)

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Dividends do not exacerbate performance in times of

economic downturn and high volatility

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Assessment of volatility impact on dividends in Europe

Index Performance1) Overview

» In times of economic downturn volatility increases whereas index values decrease

» Performance of Maximum Dividend Index (Net Return) was better than that of the market, especially in times of crisis

» Performance of Net return index is significantly higher than that of Price Return (PR) index

» PR does not account for impact of dividends, so better performance can be explained through dividends

STOXX Europe Maximum Dividend 40 NR

EURO STOXX 50 Volatility (VSTOXX) Index

Key figures2) Performance Volatility

STOXX Europe Max.

Div. 40 NR 9.19% 19.76%

STOXX Europe 600 NR -0.58% 20.91%

1) Figures on the basis of data from 20/03/2000 to 22/08/2012.

2) Annualized figures from 20/03/2000 to 22/08/2012

STOXX Europe 600 NR STOXX Europe Maximum Dividend 40 PR

STOXX Europe 600 PR

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Data does not allow to draw the conclusion that dividends

payments resulted in bad performance

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Assessment of volatility impact on dividends in North America



» Maximum Dividends Index NR (impact of dividends included) underperformed the market NR index in times of economic downturn and high volatility

» However, the difference between Maximum Dividend NR and PR indices is higher than that of the market which indicates increase dividend yield and proves the concept

» In the period under observation, data does not allow to conclude that dividends were additional financial burden

STOXX North America Maximum Dividend 40 NR

VIX Index2)


STOXX North America

Max Div. 40 NR 3.75% 23.39%

STOXX North America

600 NR 5.02% 22.40%

1) Figures on the basis of data from 22/03/20004 to 04/09/2012; performance annualized

2) Volatility index od the S&P 500 Index.

STOXX North America 600 NR

STOXX North America Maximum Dividend 40 PR

STOXX North America 600 PR

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Hypothesis that dividends worsen financial situation in times

of economic downturn is not supported by data – reverse true

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» Maximum Dividend Index NR outperformed the market at any time, especially at the time of volatility peaks

» Price return index slightly outperformed the market price return index

» Net return accounts for the effect of the dividend that is why it can be concluded that dividends improved performance

STOXX Asia Pacific Maximum Dividend 40 NR

VHSI Index2)


STOXX Asia Pacific

Max Div. 40 NR 11.62% 21.55%

STOXX Asia Pacific

600 NR 3.18% 20.64%

1) Figures on the basis of data from 22/03/20004 to 04/09/2012; annualized performance figures

2) Expected volatility of Hang Seng Index. 3) Nikkei Stock Average Volatility Index

VNKY Index3) STOXX Asia Pacific 600 NR

STOXX Asia Pacific Maximum Dividend 40 PR

Assessment of volatility impact on dividends in Asia/Pacific

STOXX Asia Pacific 600 PR

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Data suggests that dividends had a negative impact on

performance because of distribution of funds

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» Maximum Dividend indices underperformed the market on net and price return basis

» The stock picking was such that companies in the index underperformed the market

» In this case data suggests that dividends were an additional burden because of cash outflow and had a negative impact on performance

STOXX Japan Maximum Dividend 40 NR STOXX Japan Total Market NR


STOXX Japan

Maximum Dividend 40

NR -4% 23.95%

STOXX Japan TMI NR -0.25% 26.28%

1) Figures on the basis of data from 31/01/2011 to 04/09/2012.

VXJ Index (Volatility Index Japan)

Assessment of volatility impact on dividends in Japan

STOXX Japan Maximum Dividend 40 PR STOXX Japan Total Market PR

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3. Methodology

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STOXX Maximum Dividend 40 Indices aims to maximize the

dividend yield of the index portfolio

» STOXX regional benchmark index

» All companies are ranked according to their liquidity adjusted expected dividend yield1)

» The liquidity adjustment considers the ratio of dividend yield and equity turnover in order to select high dividend yielding companies with high liquidity

Universe/ Ranking

» 40 companies with the highest expected dividend yield within upcoming quarter are selected

» Market Cap > 1bn EUR

» ADTV (3-month) > 4mn EUR

» Index is reviewed quarterly in March, June, September and December

Selection

» Constituents are weighted according to expected dividend yield

» Maximum weight of 10% per constituent

» The index calculation is based on closing prices and dividend forecasts as of last trading day in January, April, July and October2)

Calculation

Index methodology overview: regional benchmark

Constituents are shifted on a quarterly basis in order to always select the top dividend yielding companies

1) The expected dividend yield is calculated on the basis of announced or expected dividends and the closing price at the time of

ranking (January, April, July and October)

2) The review frequency of STOXX Country Maximum Dividend Indices depends on the distribution of the country„s dividend ex date


4. Performance

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STOXX Global Maximum Dividend 40 shows significant

outperformance and achieves huge dividend yields

» All constituents of STOXX Global 1800 Index are

eligible for index inclusion if fulfilling the following

» ADTV1) (3-month) > 4mn EUR

» Market Capitalization > 1bn EUR

» Companies are ranked according to their dividend

yield calculated based on 3-month dividend forecasts

» The top 40 dividend yielding companies are selected

and weighted by their net dividend yield with a cap of

10% per constituent

» The Index is reviewed in March, June, September

and December where cut-off dates are January, April,

July and October

Concept Overview: Global

STOXX Global Maximum Dividend 40 Performance Chart2)

STOXX Global Maximum Dividend 40

STOXX Global 1800

1) ADTV (3-month): Average Daily Value traded over 3 month measured 3-month back starting at cut-off date

2) Backtested data as of 22/03/2004 – 04/09/2012, Performance key figures have been calculated as annualized

figures in this time frame.

Name Performance Volatility Dividend Yield (net)

STOXX Global Maximum Dividend 40 NR

7.69% 19.64% 11.02%

STOXX Global 1800 NR 4.63% 16.77% 2.19%

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On Global markets historical dividend yield can be clearly

improved applying STOXX Maximum Dividend concept

STOXX Global Maximum Dividend 40

STOXX Global 1800

Historical net dividend yields on annual basis1)

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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

1) Historical net dividend yield is calculated based on the difference between annual performance of the price and

net return index. The calculation is done based on full calendar years using ytd perofmance. 17

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STOXX Europe Maximum Dividend 40 Index significantly

outperforms STOXX Europe 600 showing huge dividend yield

» All constituents of STOXX Europe 600 Index are








10% per constituent



July and October

Concept Overview: Europe

STOXX Europe Maximum Dividend 40 Performance Chart2)

STOXX Europe Maximum Dividend 40

STOXX Europe 600





STOXX Europe Maximum Dividend 40 NR

9.19% 19.76% 11.65%

STOXX Europe 600 NR -0.58% 20.91% 2.61%

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On European markets STOXX Maximum Dividend concept

works best with regard to improving historical dividend yields

STOXX Europe Maximum Dividend 40

STOXX Europe 600


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STOXX North America Maximum Dividend 40 shows higher net

dividend yield compared to STOXX North America 600

» All constituents of STOXX North America 600 Index

are eligible for index inclusion if fulfilling the following







10% per constituent



July and October

Concept Overview: North America

STOXX North America Maximum Dividend 40 Performance Chart2)

STOXX North America Maximum Dividend 40

STOXX North America 600





STOXX North America Maximum Dividend 40 NR

3.75% 23.39% 3.88%

STOXX North America 600 NR

5.02% 22.40% 1.71%

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With regard to historical dividend yield the STOXX Maximum

Dividend concept can be verified on North American markets

STOXX North America Maximum Dividend 40

STOXX North America 600


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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011



STOXX Asia/Pacific Maximum Dividend 40 clearly outperforms

STOXX Asia/Pacific 600 and has better net dividend yield

» All constituents of STOXX Asia/Pacific 600 Index are








10% per constituent



July and October

Concept Overview: Asia Pacific

STOXX Asia/Pacific Maximum Dividend 40 Performance Chart2)


2) Backtested data as of 22/03/2004 – 04/09/2012, Performance key figures have been calculated as annualized figures in this

time frame.


STOXX Asia Pacific Maximum Dividend 40 NR

11.62% 21.55% 9.1%

STOXX Asia Pacific 600 NR

3.18% 20.64% 2.2%

STOXX Asia Pacific Maximum Dividend 40

STOXX Asia Pacific 600

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Historical dividend yield can be significantly improved by

applying the maximum dividend concept

STOXX Asia/Pacific Maximum Dividend 40

STOXX Asia/Pacific 600


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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011



While performing similar STOXX Japan Maximum Dividend 40

shows higher annualized net dividend yield

» All constituents of STOXX Japan 600 Index are








10% per constituent

» The Index is reviewed in June and December where

cut-off dates are January and October

Concept Overview: Japan

STOXX Japan Maximum Dividend 40 Performance Chart2)

STOXX Japan Maximum Dividend 40

STOXX Japan 600


2) Backtested data as of 31/01/2011 – 04/09/2012, Performance key figures have been calculated as annualized figures in

this time frame.


STOXX Japan Maximum Dividend 40 NR

-3.08% 20.68% 3.0%

STOXX Japan 600 NR -4.56% 21.5% 1.7%

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STOXX sales contacts

Americas Europe Asia

Rod Jones

Head of Sales North America

+1 917 916 6027 (mobile)

[email protected]

Asset

Managers,

Investors

ETFs,

Structured

products

Rosanna Grimaldi

Head of Sales Europe, Asia,

LatAm, Middle East

+41 (0)79 470 3575 (mobile)

[email protected]

Lucas van Berkestijn

Head of Buy-Side Sales Europe, Asia,

LatAm, Middle East

+41 (0)79 359 9454(mobile)

[email protected]

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STOXX Maximum Dividend 40 Index

Appendix

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» Based on 1 year dividend forecasts

» Semiannual review in March & September

» Ranking, selection and weighting acc. to dividend yields

» Includes liquidity and Market Cap thresholds for index inclusion

STOXX Europe Maximum Dividend 40 index follows a stand

alone concept for the European market

Competitor Overview

Indices

Index

Concept

STOXX Europe Maximum

Dividend 40 FTSE Dividend +

» FTSE UK Dividend+ (50) » FTSE/JSE Dividend+ » FTSE/Taiwan Dividend+

Others

» MSCI High Dividend Yield » S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats » DJ Select Dividend » FTSE High Dividend Yield

» STOXX Europe Maximum Dividend 40 Index

» Above mentioned concepts use historical dividend data rather than forecasts and are therefore not comparable to the concept at hand and are only listed here for the sake of completeness

» Based on 3-month dividend forecasts

» quarterly review in March, June, Sept. & Dec.

» Ranking, selection and weighting acc. to liquidity adjusted dividend yields

» Includes liquidity and MCap screening

Competitor overview shows that no similar concept to the STOXX Europe Maximum Dividend 40 one exists so far on the European market

Universe

» FTSE UK 350 » FTSE/JSE All Share » FTSE TWSE Taiwan 50, FTSE

TWSE Taiwan Mid-Cap 100

» Respective equity indices offered by index provider

» STOXX Europe 600 Index

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Disclaimer

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