MSCI SMALL CAP INDEX REBALANCING FOR MAY 2002
Geneva, May 7, 2002. MSCI announced today changes to the MSCI Small Cap Index SeriesSM that will beeffective as of the close of May 31, 2002. These changes result from the regularly scheduled Semi-Annual
Index Rebalancing. The list of additions to and deletions from the MSCI Small Cap Index Series has beenposted on MSCI’s web site at http://www.msci.com/smallcap.
Effective May 31, 2002, 229 securities will be added to the MSCI Small Cap Index Series and 135 will bedeleted. In addition, MSCI reviewed the free float of all constituents of the MSCI Small Cap Index Seriesleading to changes in foreign inclusion factors (FIF) for 536 securities. FIFs adjust the market capitalizationof securities for free float available to foreign investors.
Below is a brief pro forma analysis of the changes that will occur in the MSCI Small Cap Index Series forsome of the more frequently used global and regional composite indices, using data as of April 25, 2002.
World Index - The MSCI World Small Cap IndexSM represents the small cap segment in 23 of the world’s
developed equity markets. On a pro forma basis, the market capitalization of the index will be USD 862
billion, and the index will include 1777 securities.
EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index - The MSCI EAFE® Small Cap Index represents the small
cap segment in 21 developed equity markets outside of North America. On a pro forma basis, the market
capitalization of the index will be USD 380 billion, and the index will include 990 securities.
Europe Index - The MSCI Europe Small Cap IndexSM represents the small cap segment in 16 developed
equity markets in Europe. On a pro forma basis, the market capitalization of the index will be USD 212billion, and the index will include 501 securities.
The MSCI Small Cap Index Series attempts to represent the business activities of small capitalizationcompanies across developed markets. Companies with a full market capitalization between USD 200 and
1,500 million are eligible for inclusion. MSCI then selects the most liquid securities relative to their market
capitalization, and targets for index inclusion 40% of the full universe within each industry group, within eachcountry. Finally, the market capitalization of index constituents is free float-adjusted.

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MSCI SMALL CAP INDEX SERIESPRO FORMA DATA FOR MAIN REGIONAL INDICESMSCI WORLD SMALL CAP INDEX
Top 10 Country Weights
USAJapan
United Kingdom
CanadaAustralia
FranceSwitzerland
Germany
Italy
Netherlands

Weight
51.7%
13.8%
7.7%
4.3%
3.4%
2.3%
1.9%
1.6%
1.6%
1.5%

Top 10 Industry Group Weights
Capital Goods
Technology Hardware & Equipment
Materials
Banks
Real Estate
Software & Services
Consumer Durables & Apparel
Retailing
Health Care Equipment & Services
Commercial Services & Supplies

Weight
10.2%
8.1%
7.7%
6.8%
6.2%
5.6%
5.5%
5.2%
4.9%
4.7%

MSCI EAFE SMALL CAP INDEX
Top 10 Country Weights
JapanUnited Kingdom
Australia
FranceSwitzerland
GermanyItaly
Netherlands
Spain
SwedenWeight
31.3%
17.5%
7.8%
5.1%
4.3%
3.6%
3.5%
3.5%
3.0%
2.9%

Top 10 Industry Group Weights
Capital Goods
Materials
Real EstateTechnology Hardware & Equipment
Consumer Durables & Apparel
Retailing
Banks
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
Transportation
Diversified Financials

Weight
13.7%
8.7%
6.9%
6.5%
5.6%
5.6%
5.5%
5.4%
4.8%
4.4%

MSCI EUROPE SMALL CAP INDEX
Top 10 Country Weights
United Kingdom
FranceSwitzerland
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Spain
SwedenFinland
Ireland

Weight
31.3%
9.2%
7.8%
6.5%
6.3%
6.2%
5.3%
5.2%
4.9%
3.5%

Top 10 Industry Group Weights
Capital Goods
Real Estate
Materials
Banks
Consumer Durables & ApparelTechnology Hardware & Equipment
RetailingMediaDiversified Financials
Commercial Services & Supplies

Weight
14.6%
6.7%
6.7%
5.9%
5.7%
5.6%
5.4%
4.9%
4.8%
4.8%

Note: All pro forma information uses data as of April 25, 2002.
This information is the property of Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. (MSCI). It is provided for informational purposes only, and is not a recommendation
to participate in any particular trading strategy. This information may not be used to verify or correct data, or any compilation of data or index or in the creation of
any indices. Nor may it be used in the writing, creating, marketing or promotion of any financial instruments or products. This information is provided on an “as is”
basis. Neither MSCI, its affiliates nor any other party involved in the making or compiling of this information makes any representation or warranty, express orimplied, as to the results to be obtained by any person or entity from any use of this information, and the user of this information assumes the entire risk of any use
made of this information. Neither MSCI, its affiliates nor any other party involved in the making or compiling of the information makes any express or implied
warranties, and MSCI, its affiliates and any such third party hereby expressly disclaim all warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose with respect to any of this information. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any other party
involved in the making or compiling of this information have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lostprofits) even if notified of the possibility of such damages.
Morgan Stanley Capital International, MSCI, ACWI, EAFE, EMF and all other service marks referred to herein are the exclusive property of MSCI and its affiliates.
All MSCI indices are the exclusive property of MSCI and may not be used in any way without the express permission of MSCI.

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