II. Entry into force

The revised Directive on Financial Reporting enters into force on 1 July 2011 and applies retroactively to financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2011.

The revised Directive is published in English, German and French on the internet at:

http://www.six-exchange-regulation.com/regulation/directives/financial_reporting_en.html

Regulatory Board Communiqués are published in English, German and French on the internet at:

http://www.six-exchange-regulation.com/publications/communiques/regulatory_board_en.html

http://www.six-exchange-regulation.com/publications/communiques/regulatory_board_de.html

http://www.six-exchange-regulation.com/publications/communiques/regulatory_board_fr.html

Contact:

E-mail: kotierung@six-group.com

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