RNS Number:6821G
FTSE Actuaries
3 March 2000


Technical Release

             BTP PLC: Unconditional Offer by Clariant AG
                Changes in FTSE International Indices


Following the offer for BTP PLC by Clariant AG (Switzerland) being
declared wholly unconditional, FTSE International announces the
following changes:



INDEX                   CHANGE                             EFFECTIVE FROM
                                                           START OF TRADING
                                                           ON:
                                                           
FTSE 250                BTP PLC (0140724) will be          6 March 2000
                        replaced by Easynet PLC
                        (0302405).
FTSE All-Share          BTP PLC (0140724) will be          6 March 2000
                        deleted.
FTSE All-Share Ex-      BTP PLC (0140724) will be          6 March 2000
Multinationals          deleted.
FTSE 350 - High Yield   BTP PLC (0140724) will be          6 March 2000
                        deleted.
FTSE 350 - Low Yield    Easynet PLC (0302405) will be      6 March 2000
                        added.





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