Launch of OMX Helsinki 15 Index


To further broaden the Nordic index offering, NASDAQ OMX Global Index Group,
today announces the launch of a new blue chip index, the OMX Helsinki 15
(OMXH15). 

The OMXH15 is calculated as a free float market capitalized weighted index
based on the 15 most traded shares on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. The index is
reviewed on a semi-annual basis in June and December. 

The indexes have a base date of December 18, 2009 with 500 as base value. The
indexes are calculated in EUR and will be disseminated once a second in GMI and
available through File Delivery System (FDS). Advance index notifications will
be available through Global Index Watch. 

The index is calculated in three versions:

OMX Helsinki 15 Index, OMXH15, SE0003271329
OMX Helsinki 15 Net Index, OMXH15NI,	SE0003271337
OMX Helsinki 15 Gross Index, OMXH15GI, SE0003271345

For further information regarding the OMX Helsinki 15 index, please see
https://indexes.nasdaqomx.com or contact Lukas Wäsström at +46 8 405 7131.