Methodology Change | Solactive Gold Miners Custom Factors Index | Effective Date 16/11/2023

Today, on 13/11/2023, Solactive announces the following changes to the methodology of the following indices (the ‘Affected Indices’):

Rationale for Methodology Change

Due to recent Factset RBICS classification changes Gold Streaming & Royalty companies are no longer captured by the current universe requirements. Since these Streaming & Royalty play an important role within the mining space, Solactive decided to adjust the Index Universe to incorporate companies classified under the Factset RBICS subindustry “Gold Streaming and Royalties”.

Changes to the Index Guideline

The following Methodology changes will be implemented in the following points of the Index Guideline:

Section 4. Definitions

From (old version):

The “Index Universe” in respect of a Selection Day are companies that fulfill the following criteria:

1. Each index component of the Solactive Equal Weight Global Gold Index [.SOLGLGEW / SOLGLGEW Index].

To (new version):

The “Index Universe” in respect of a Selection Day are companies that fulfill the following criteria:

1. Each index component of the Solactive Equal Weight Global Gold Index [.SOLGLGEW / SOLGLGEW Index].
2. Companies classified under the Factset RBICS subindustry “Gold Streaming and Royalties” where New index members must have a minimum Free Float Market Capitalization of USD 750 million; current index members must have a minimum Free Float Market Capitalization of USD 375 million. Additionally, Index members must have a minimum Average Daily Trading Value (ADV) of USD 2 million; current index members must have a minimum ADV of USD 1 million. ADV is measured as the minimum of the 1-month and 6- month value. For stocks traded in Canada, ADV is calculated using Canada composite trading data.

Defined terms used in this announcement, but not defined herein, have the meaning assigned to them in the respective index guideline of the Affected Indices. The amended version of the index guideline will be available on the effective date.