Logitech International SA of Switzerland, will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index® and the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index prior to market open on February 1, 2007. Logitech International SA will replace Comverse Technology, Inc. Logitech International SA will also be included in the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking StockSM.
With a market capitalization of approximately $5 billion, Logitech International SA specializes in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. The company's products include a full range of devices for PCs and gaming consoles; speakers and headsets for iPod/MP3 players; universal remote controls for home entertainment and wireless music systems for the home.
The NASDAQ-100 Index, launched in January 1985, is one of the most widely followed benchmarks in the world. The NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock represents ownership in the NASDAQ-100 Trust. The Trust holds a portfolio of equity securities that compose the NASDAQ-100 Index and aims to provide investment results that generally correspond with the performance of the Index.