RNS No 7590t
FTSE ACTUARIES
30th June 1997  

FT/S&P Actuaries World Index - Treatment of Ente Nazionale Indrocarburi (ENI)

The Italian Treasury has increased the sale of the third tranche of shares in
ENI by 265 million shares to 1.265 billion (15.81%) ordinary shares in total. 
In addition, due to an over-allotment option, there is also the possibility of
a further 143 million ENI shares being sold which could bring the total issued
capital to 48.42%

Therefore,  the FT/S&P Actuaries World Index Policy Committee has announced
the weighting of this company in the FT/S&P Actuaries World Indices will
initially be increased from 30.81% to 43.31% on July 1 1997 with an additional
increase to 46.63% on July 4 1997.  Furthermore, if the over-allotment option
is exercised then the weighting will be increased to 48.42% and confirmed
under a separate announcement.


Notes for Editors:



1.       The FT/S&P Actuaries World Indices are jointly compiled by FTSE
International, Goldman, Sachs & Co and Standard & Poor's in conjunction with
the Institute of Actuaries and the Faculty of Actuaries.  All enquiries should
be made to Steven Vale at FTSE International in London on +44 (0)171 448 1810,
Barbara Mueller, Goldman, Sachs & Co in New York on +1 (212) 902 6777 or
Elliott Shurgin, Standard & Poor's in New York on +1 (212) 208 8709.


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