June 29, 2015 In compliance with the rules laid out in our Index

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June 29, 2015
In compliance with the rules laid out in our Index methodology documents, the following indexes
will transition to the attached updated methodologies in 60 days:
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Northern Trust Global Index
Northern Trust 1250 Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
Northern Trust Credit-Scored US Corporate Bond Index
Northern Trust US Corporate Bond Index Family
Northern Trust 1250
Index.pdf
Northern Trust
Global Index.pdf
Northern Trust
Northern Trust
Northern Trust
Global Quality Real Estate
Global
Index.pdf
Real Estate Index.pdf
International Large Cap Index.pdf
Northern Trust
NT Credit-Scored US NT US Corporate
Quality Dividend and International
Corporate Bond
Quality
Index.pdf
Dividend
Bond Index
Indexes.pdf
Family.pdf
June 3, 2015
Due to an calculation error made by our index calculation agent, the indexes listed below will
have their official daily closing values restated for the period detailed below:
Date
1-Jun
1-Jun
1-Jun
1-Jun
Index Name
Northern Trust U.S. Corporate Bond Index
Northern Trust Investment Grade U.S. Corporate Bond Index
Northern Trust Liquid US Corporate Bond Index
Northern Trust Credit-Scored US Corporate Bond Index
Index ID Old Index Close New Index Close
NTUCB
1022.04
1020.87
NTUICB
1026.34
1025.20
NTULCB
1026.33
1025.31
NTUCCB
1027.68
1026.59
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May 24, 2015
The following Northern Trust Indexes will execute their quarterly rebalance on May 30, 2014, to
begin calculating effective June,1 2015.
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index
NTAC:3NS-20
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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
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Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
An, updated daily pro forma holdings file with corresponding constituent weights, will be made
available on our website through 05/29/2015. For more information, please visit:
http://www.northerntrust.com/insights-research/asset-management-research/investmentinsights/index-services
Note: Pro forma holdings and weights are subject to change based on corporate actions and
price movement.
May 4, 2015
Effective on May 11, 2015, Talisman Energy Inc (Ticker Symbol: TLM CN) is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Repsol SA:
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Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Northern Trust Global Index
April 23, 2015
Effective on April 23, 2015, Songbird Estates PLC (Ticker Symbol: SBD LN) is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Qatar
Investment Authority:
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Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
Northern Trust Global Index
March 30, 2015
Effective on April 1, 2015, Corio NV (Ticker Symbol: CORA NA) is being delisted and removed
from the indexes listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Klepierre:
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Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Effective on April 1, 2015, America Latina Logistica (Ticker Symbol: ALLL3 BZ) is being delisted
and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Cosan SA
Industria e Comercic:
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Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Effective on April 2, 2015, Aviv REIT Inc (Ticker Symbol: AVIV US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Omega
Healthcare Investors Inc.:
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Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
NTAC:3NS-20
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March 17, 2015
Effective on March 18, 2015, Allegran Inc (Ticker Symbol: AGN US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Actavis:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
Effective on March 18, 2015, Carefusion Corp (Ticker Symbol: CFN US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Becton
Dickinson and Co.:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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February 23, 2015
Effective on Febraury 24, 2015, NPS Pharmaceuticals (Ticker Symbol: NPSP US) is being
delisted and removed from the indexes listed below, following the acquisition of the company by
Shire Plc:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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February 17, 2015
Effective on Febraury 18, 2015, Trulia (Ticker Symbol: TRLA US) is being delisted and removed
from the indexes listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Zillow Inc:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
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February 12, 2015
The following Northern Trust Indexes will execute their semi-annual rebalance on February 27,
2015, to begin calculating effective after the close.
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
NTAC:3NS-20
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Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index
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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
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Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
Northern Trust Global Index
An updated daily pro forma holdings file with corresponding constituent weights, will be made
available on our website on 02/20/2015. For more information, please visit:
http://www.northerntrust.com/insights-research/asset-management-research/investmentinsights/index-services
Note: Pro forma holdings and weights are subject to change based on corporate actions and
price movement.
Effective on Febraury 19, 2015, Covance Inc (Ticker Symbol: CVD US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Laboratory Corp
of America Holdings:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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January 29, 2015
Effective on Febraury 2, 2015, Protective Life Corp (Ticker Symbol: PL US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Dai-ichi Life
Insurance Co ltd:
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust 1250 Index
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January 28, 2015
Effective on January 30, 2015, Safeway inc (Ticker Symbol: SWY US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Albertsons LLC:
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust 1250 Index
NTAC:3NS-20
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January 23, 2015
Effective on January 27, 2015, Covidien (Ticker Symbol: COV US) is being delisted and removed
from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Medtronic Inc:
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust 1250 Index
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January 12, 2015
Effective on January 13, 2015, Rockwood Holdings (Ticker Symbol: ROC US) is being delisted
and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Albemarle
Corp:
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust 1250 Index
Effective on January 12, 2015, Perennial China Retail Trust (Ticker Symbol: PCRT SP) is being
delisted and removed from the index listed below, following the suspension of the listing:
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Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
Effective on January 16, 2015, Rockwood Holdings (Ticker Symbol: ROC US) is being delisted
and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Albemarle
Corp:
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Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
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January 5, 2015
Effective on January 5, 2015, Inter Rao JSC (Ticker Symbol: IRAO RM) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below due to the listing being cancelled:
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Northern Trust Large Cap International Index
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January 2, 2015
Effective on January 2, 2015, TriQuint Semiconductor Inc and RF micro Devices (Ticker Symbol:
TQNT US & RFMD US) are being delisted and removed from the index listed below. The new
entity, Qorvo Inc (Ticker Symbol: QRVO US) will be added:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
NTAC:3NS-20
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December 30, 2014
Effective on December 31, 2014, Malaysian Airline System (Ticker Symbol: MAS MK) is being
delisted and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by
Khazanah Nasional:
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Northern Trust Large Cap International Index
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December 22, 2014
Effective on December 22, 2014, Ziggo (Ticker Symbol: ZIGGO NA) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Liberty Global:
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Northern Trust Large Cap International Index
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December 15, 2014
Effective on December 15, 2014, Burger King Worldwide Inc (Ticker Symbol: BWK US) is being
delisted and removed from the indexes listed below, following the reclassification of shares post
the Tim Hortons merger:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
Northern Trust Global Index
Tim Hortons (Ticker Symbol: THI CN) will be delisted from the following indexes and Restaurant
Brands (Ticker Symbol: QSR CN) will be added in accordance with the merger terms:
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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defense Index
Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Northern Trust Global Index
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December 8, 2014
Effective on December 8, 2014, Tibco Software (Ticker Symbol: TIBX US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of their company by Vista Equity
Partners:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
Effective on December 8, 2014, Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp (Ticker Symbol: KOG US) is being
delisted and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of their company by
Whiting Petroleum Corp:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
NTAC:3NS-20
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November 28, 2014
Following the completion of the 60 day notice period (see announcement made on 09/30), the
below methodologies are now effective:
Northern Trust
Global Quality Real Estate Index.pdf
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November 21, 2014
Effective on November 24, 2014, Foster Wheeler (Ticker Symbol: FWLT US) is being delisted
and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of their company by Amec Plc:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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November 14, 2014
Effective on November 17, 2014, Move Inc (Ticker Symbol: MOVE US is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the acquisition of their company by News Corp:
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Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
Effective on November 19, 2014, Woori Finance Holdings (Ticker Symbol: 053000 KS) is being
delisted and removed from the index listed below, following the reorganization of their company:
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Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
The following Northern Trust equity indexes will execute their quarterly rebalance on November
28, 2014, to begin calculating effective after the close.
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index
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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
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Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
NTAC:3NS-20
An updated daily pro forma holdings file with corresponding constituent weights, will be made
available on our website on 11/20/2014. For more information, please visit:
http://www.northerntrust.com/insights-research/asset-management-research/investmentinsights/index-services
Note: Pro forma holdings and weights are subject to change based on corporate actions and
price movement.
Effective on November 14, 2014, Athlon Energy (Ticker Symbol: ATHL US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of their company by Encana Corp:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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November 5, 2014
Effective on November 7, 2014, Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (Ticker Symbol: SQM/A
CI) & Emperador Inc (Ticker Symbol: EMP PM) are being delisted and removed from the index
listed below, following a periodic security eligibility review in accordance with our methodology:
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Northern Trust Large Cap International Index
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Effective on November 3, 2014, TW Telecom (Ticker Symbol: TWTC US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of their company by Level 3
Communications:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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Effective on October 20, 2014, URS Corp (Ticker Symbol: URS) is being delisted and removed
from the index listed below, following the acquisition of their company by AECOM Technology
Corp:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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October 10, 2014
Effective on October 15, 2014 China Conch Venture Holdings LTD (Ticker Symbol: 0586 HK) is
being delisted and removed from the index listed below, following a periodic security eligibility
review in accordance with our methodology:
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Northern Trust Large Cap International Index
NTAC:3NS-20
Effective on October 13, 2014, Fiat (Ticker Symbol: F IM) is being delisted and removed from the
index listed below, following the delisting of this security:
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Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
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Effective on October 7, 2014, GT Advanced Technologies (Ticker Symbol: GTAT) is being
delisted and removed from the index listed below, following the recent bankruptcy filing:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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September 30, 2014
In compliance with the rules laid out in our existing Index methodology, the following index will
transition to the updated methodologies detailed below:
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Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
Northern Trust
Global Quality Real Estate Index.pdf
Effective on Septermber 30, 2014, Intermune Inc (Ticker Symbol: ITMN) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Roche Holdings:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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Effective on Septermber 30, 2014, Bell Aliant (Ticker Symbol: BA CN) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by BCE Inc:
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Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
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Effective on Septermber 4, 2014, Micros Systems (Ticker Symbol: MCRS) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Oracle Corp:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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NTAC:3NS-20
Effective on August 29, 2014, Hilshire Brands (Ticker Symbol: HSH) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Tyson Foods:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
Northern Trust 1250 Pro Forma Index
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August 27, 2014
Following the completion of the 60 day notice period (see announcement made on 06/27), the
below methodologies are now effective:
Northern Trust 1250
Northern Trust
Index Methodology.pdf Global Index.pdf
Northern Trust
Northern Trust
Northern Trust
Global Real Estate Index.pdf
International Large Cap
Quality
Index.pdf
Dividend and International Quality Dividend I
Effective on August 27, 2014, Australand Property Group (Ticker Symbol: ALZ AU) is being
delisted and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by
Fortis Inc:
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Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
Northern Trust Global Real Estate Pro Forma Index
Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Pro Forma Index
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August 20, 2014
The following Northern Trust Indexes will execute their annual rebalance on August 29, 2014, to
begin calculating effective after the close.
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
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Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index
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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
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Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
Northern Trust Global Index
NTAC:3NS-20
An updated daily pro forma holdings file with corresponding constituent weights, will be made
available on our website on 08/22/2014. For more information, please visit:
http://www.northerntrust.com/insights-research/asset-management-research/investmentinsights/index-services
Note: Pro forma holdings and weights are subject to change based on corporate actions and
price movement.
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August 18, 2014
Effective on August 18, 2014, UNS Energy Corp (Ticker Symbol: UNS) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Fortis Inc:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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August 15, 2014
Due to an calculation error made by our index calculation agent, the indexes listed below will
have their official daily closing values restated for the period detailed below:
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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index (TR,NTR)
Date
Index Name
13-Aug-14 Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Total Return Index
13-Aug-14 Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Net Total Return Index
Index Ric
Old Index Close New Index Close
.NTIQDDFTR
1262.747
1262.917402
.NTIQDDFNTR
1245.762
1245.904478
Effective on August 15, 2014, Questor Pharmaceuticals (Ticker Symbol: QCOR) is being delisted
and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Mallinckrodt
Plc:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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August 4, 2014
Effective on August 5, 2014, Banco Espirito Santo (Ticker Symbol: BES LS) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, due to the firm entering bankruptcy:
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Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
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July 25, 2014
NTAC:3NS-20
Due to an calculation error made by our index calculation agent, the indexes listed below will
have their official daily closing values restated for the period detailed below:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
Date
Index Name
24-Jul-14 Northern Trust 1250 Total Return Index
24-Jul-14 Northern Trust Quality Dividend Total Return Index
24-Jul-14 Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Total Return Index
24-Jul-14 Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Total Return Index
Index Ric
Old Index Close New Index Close
.NTUSITR
1456.904773
1456.902331
.NTUQDTR
1489.056274
1488.747223
.NTUQDDFTR
1441.577712
1441.276394
.NTUQDDYTR
1515.593742
1515.280234
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July 22, 2014
Effective on July 22, 2014, Hittite Microwave (Ticker Symbol: HITT) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Analog Devices
Inc.:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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July 21, 2014
Effective on July 22, 2014, Guangzhou Shipyard (Ticker Symbol: 317 HK) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, due to the extended period of suspended trading:
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Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
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July 7, 2014
Effective on July 7, 2014, Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes (Ticker Symbol: AEDU3 BZ) is
being delisted and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company
by Kroton Educacional:
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Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Effective on July 7, 2014, Capital Property Fund (Ticker Symbol: CPL SJ) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the reorganization of the company :
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Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
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NTAC:3NS-20
July 1, 2014
Effective on July 2, 2014, Cheil Industries (Ticker Symbol: 001300 KS) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company:
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Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
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June 27, 2014
In compliance with the rules laid out in our existing Index methodology, the following indexes will
transition to the updated methodologies detailed below:
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Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Norther Trust Global Index
Northern Trust 1250 Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend and International Quality Dividend Indexes
Northern Trust 1250
Northern Trust
Index Methodology.pdf Global Index.pdf
Northern Trust
Northern Trust
Northern Trust
Global Real Estate Index.pdf
International Large Cap
Quality
Index.pdf
Dividend and International Quality Dividend I
Effective on July 2, 2014, Forest Laboratories Inc (Ticker Symbol: FRX) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Actavis plc.:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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June 23, 2014
Effective on June 25, 2014, Westfield Retail Trust (Ticker Symbol: WRT AU) will be removed from
the indexes listed below, following the demerger of Scentre Group from the company:
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Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index
Scentre Group (Ticker Symbol: SCG AU) will be added to the following indexes, following terms
of the spin-off:
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Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index
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NTAC:3NS-20
May 29, 2014
Effective on May 30, 2014, Challenger Diversified Property Group (Ticker Symbol: CDI AU) is
being delisted and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company
by Challenger Ltd:
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Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Proforma Index
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May 22, 2014
Effective on May 23, 2014, Scania AB (Ticker Symbol: SCVB SS) is being delisted and removed
from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Volkswagen:

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
The following Northern Trust Indexes will execute their quarterly rebalance on May 30, 2014, to
begin calculating effective June, 2 2014.

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index

Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
An, updated daily pro forma holdings file with corresponding constituent weights, will be made
available on our website through 05/30/2014. For more information, please visit:
http://www.northerntrust.com/insights-research/asset-management-research/investmentinsights/index-services
Note: Pro forma holdings and weights are subject to change based on corporate actions and
price movement.
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May 7, 2014
Effective on May 7, 2014, LSI Corp (Ticker Symbol: LSI US) is being delisted and removed from
the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Avago Technologies:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
NTAC:3NS-20
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May 6, 2014
Effective May 9, 2014, constituents no longer meeting index eligibility will be removed from the
given indexes below:
NORTHERN TRUST INTERNATIONAL LARGE CAP INDEX
PERMANENT TSB GROUP HOLDINGS PLC
Effective May 9, 2014 companies which recently underwent an initial public offering and meet all
other eligibility requirements will be added to the indexes below:
NORTHERN TRUST 1250 INDEX
NORTHERN TRUST 1250 INDEX
NORTHERN TRUST 1250 INDEX
NORTHERN TRUST 1250 INDEX
NORTHERN TRUST 1250 INDEX
NORTHERN TRUST 1250 INDEX
NORTHERN TRUST 1250 INDEX
NORTHERN TRUST INTERNATIONAL LARGE CAP INDEX
NORTHERN TRUST INTERNATIONAL LARGE CAP INDEX
NORTHERN TRUST INTERNATIONAL LARGE CAP INDEX
NORTHERN TRUST INTERNATIONAL LARGE CAP INDEX
NORTHERN TRUST INTERNATIONAL LARGE CAP INDEX
HILTON WORLDWIDE HLDG
ARAMARK HLDGS CORP
EP ENERGY CORP
SANTANDER CONSUMER USA HOLDINGS
RICE ENERGY INC
TWITTER INC
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA
ENERGA SA
CHINA CHINDA ASSET MANAGEMENT
CHINA CONCH VENTURE HLDGS
ALTICE SA
HK ELECTRIC INVESTMENTS
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April 29, 2014
Effective on May 1, 2014, Beam Inc (Ticker Symbol: BEAM US) is being delisted and removed
from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Suntory Holdings Ltd:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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April 17, 2014
Effective on April 22, 2014, Singapore Land (Ticker Symbol: SL SP) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by United Industrial
Corp:
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Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
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April 15, 2014
NTAC:3NS-20
Effective on April 16, 2014, Public Bank (Ticker Symbol: PBKF MK) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following their upcoming share reclassification:
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Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
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April 8, 2014
Due to an calculation error made by our index calculation agent, the indexes listed below will
have their official daily closing values restated for the period detailed below:
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Northern Trust International Large Cap Index (NTILCTR, NTILCNTR)
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index ( NTIQDTR, NTIQDNTR)
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index ( NTIQDDYTR,
NTIQDDYNTR)
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index ( NTIQDDFTR,
NTIQDDFNTR)
Index
Index Name
.NTIQDDYNTR Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Net Total Return
.NTIQDDYTR
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Total Return
.NTIQDDFNTR Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index Net Total Return
.NTIQDDFTR
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index Total Return
.NTIQDNTR
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index Net Total Return
.NTIQDTR
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index Total Return
.NTILCNTR
Northern Trust International Large Cap Index Net Total Return
.NTILCTR
Northern Trust International Large Cap Index Total Return
Date
4/7/2014
4/7/2014
4/7/2014
4/7/2014
4/7/2014
4/7/2014
4/7/2014
4/7/2014
Index Closing Value
1233.601787
1244.121681
1197.351951
1209.30653
1217.083085
1228.9973
1204.691056
1212.145789
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April 7, 2014
Effective on April 8, 2014, CapitalSource Inc (Ticker Symbol: CSE US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by PacWest
Bancorp:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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April 1, 2014
Effective on April 1, 2014, Shoppers Drug Mart Corp (Ticker Symbol: SC CN) is being delisted
and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Loblaw Cos
Ltd:

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
_________________________________________________________________________
NTAC:3NS-20
March 28, 2014
Effective on April 2, 2014, BRE Properties (Ticker Symbol: BRE US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Essex Property
Trust:



Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
Northern Trust 1250 Index
Also, effective April 3rd, 2014, Google Inc will distribute one Class-C share for each Class-A share
currently held. Google Class-A will be retained and Class-C will be added, per the spin-off terms,
to the following indexes:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
__________________________________________________________________________
March 18, 2014
Effective on March 20, 2014, Brookfield Office Properties (Ticker Symbol: BPO CN) is being
delisted and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by
Brookfield Property Partner:



Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
__________________________________________________________________________
March 7, 2014
Effective on March 11, 2014, Commonwealth Property Office Fund (Ticker Symbol: CPA AU) is
being delisted and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company
by Dexus Property Group:


Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
__________________________________________________________________________
February 24, 2014
Following the completion of the 60 day notice period (see announcement made on 12/23), the
below methodologies are now effective:
NTAC:3NS-20
NTILC.pdf
NTUSI.pdf
Quality Dividend
Indexes.pdf
NTGBL.pdf
NTGRE.pdf
NTGQRE.pdf
__________________________________________________________________________
February 20, 2014
The following Northern Trust Indexes will execute their rebalance on February 28, 2014, to begin
calculating effective March, 3 2014.

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index

Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index


Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
Northern Trust Global Index
An, updated daily pro forma holdings file with corresponding constituent weights, will be made
available on our website through 02/28/2014. For more information, please visit:
http://www.northerntrust.com/insights-research/asset-management-research/investmentinsights/index-services
Note: Pro forma holdings and weights are subject to change based on corporate actions and
price movement.
February 20, 2014
The Northern Trust 1250 Index will be removing the following ineligible constituents, effective the
open of March 3rd :




American Capital Ltd
Apollo Investment Corp
Ares Capital Corp
Prospect Capital Corp
__________________________________________________________________________
Febuary 12, 2014
NTAC:3NS-20
Due to an calculation error made by our index calculation agent, the indexes listed below will
have their official daily closing values restated for the period detailed below:





Northern Trust International Large Cap Index (NTILCTR, NTILCNTR)
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index ( NTIQDTR, NTIQDNTR)
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index ( NTIQDDYTR,
NTIQDDYNTR)
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index ( NTIQDDFTR,
NTIQDDFNTR)
Northern Trust Global Index ( NTGBLTR, NTGBLNTR)
Index
Index Name
.NTGBLNTR
Northern Trust Global Index Net Total Return
11-Feb-14
Date
Index Closing Value
1039.83
.NTGBLTR
Northern Trust Global Index Total Return
11-Feb-14
1040.59
.NTILCNTR
Northern Trust International Large Cap Net Total Return Index
11-Feb-14
1164.75
.NTILCTR
Northern Trust International Large Cap Total Return Index
11-Feb-14
1170.76
.NTIQDDFNTR
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index Net Total Ret 11-Feb-14
1143.89
.NTIQDDFTR
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index Total Ret
11-Feb-14
1153.22
.NTIQDDYNTR
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Net Total Ret
11-Feb-14
1181.99
.NTIQDDYTR
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Total Ret
11-Feb-14
1190.17
.NTIQDNTR
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index Net Total Ret
11-Feb-14
1162.38
.NTIQDTR
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index Total Ret
11-Feb-14
1171.59
February 04, 2014
Effective on February 4, 2014, Life Technologies Inc (Ticker Symbol: LIFE US) is being delisted
and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Thermo
Fisher Scientific :

Northern Trust 1250 Index
__________________________________________________________________________
January 29, 2014
Effective on Feb 1, 2014, MStar Semiconductor (Ticker Symbol: HTSI US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Media Tek :

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
__________________________________________________________________________
January 28, 2014
NTAC:3NS-20
Effective on January 29, 2014, Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc (Ticker Symbol: HTSI US) is
being delisted and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company
by Kroger :

Northern Trust 1250 Index
__________________________________________________________________________
January 24, 2014
Effective on January 27, 2014, ViroPharma Incorporated (Ticker Symbol: VPHM US) is being
delisted and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by
Shire Plc :

Northern Trust 1250 Index
Effective on January 27, 2014, Health Management Associates (Ticker Symbol: HMA US) is
being delisted and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company
by Community Health Systems :

Northern Trust 1250 Index
__________________________________________________________________________
January 17, 2014
Effective on January 20, 2014, Invensys (Ticker Symbol: ISYS LN) is being delisted and removed
from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Schneider Electric :

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
__________________________________________________________________________
January 10, 2014
Effective on January 16, 2014, Societe Immobiliere de Location pour I’Industrie et le Commerce
(Silic) (Ticker Symbol: SIL FP) is being delisted and removed from the index listed below,
following the acquisition of the company by ICADE :

Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
__________________________________________________________________________
January 02, 2014
NTAC:3NS-20
Effective on January 3, 2014, Lender Processiong Services Inc (Ticker Symbol: LPS US) is being
delisted and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by
Fidelity National Financial Inc :

Northern Trust 1250 Index
__________________________________________________________________________
December 23, 2013
In compliance with the rules laid out in our existing Index methodology, the following indexes will
transition to the updated methodologies detailed below:






Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Northern Trust 1250 Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend and International Quality Dividend Indexes
Northern Trust Global Index
Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index
Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
NTILC.pdf
NTUSI.pdf
Quality Dividend
Indexes.pdf
NTGBL.pdf
NTGRE.pdf
NTGQRE.pdf
__________________________________________________________________________
December 19, 2013
Effective on December 20, 2013, NV Energy Inc (Ticker Symbol: NVE US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Berkshire
Hathaway Inc :


Northern Trust 1250 Index
Norther Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
__________________________________________________________________________
December 18, 2013
Effective on December 19, 2013, Elan Corp (Ticker Symbol: ELN ID) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Perrigo Co. :

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Due to an calculation error made by our index calculation agent, the indexes listed below will
have their official daily closing values restated for the period detailed below:


Northern Trust International Large Cap Index (NTILC, NTILCTR, NTILCNTR)
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index (NTIQD, NTIQDTR, NTIQDNTR)
NTAC:3NS-20

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index (NTIQDDY, NTIQDDYTR,
NTIQDDYNTR)
NTILC (Northern Trust International
NTILCTR (Northern Trust International
NTILCNTR (Northern Trust International
Large Cap Index)
Large Cap Total Return Index)
Large Cap Net Total Return Index)
1117.84
1154.92
1149.27
NTIQD (Northern Trust International
NTIQDTR (Northern Trust International
NTIQDNTR (Northern Trust International
Quality Dividend Index )
Quality Dividend Total Return Index )
Quality Dividend Net Total Return Index )
12/16/2013
1099.67
1157.30
1148.54
NTIQDDY (Northern Trust
NTIQDDY TR (Northern Trust
NTIQDDY NTR (Northern Trust International
Date
International Quality Dividend
International Quality Dividend
Quality Dividend Dynamic Net Total Return
Index )
Dynamic Total Return Index )
Index )
12/16/2013
1121.93
1174.14
1166.23
Date
12/16/2013
Date
__________________________________________________________________________
December 16, 2013
Effective on December 17, 2013, Berry Petroleum (Ticker Symbol: BRY US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by LinnCo LLC :

Northern Trust 1250 Index
__________________________________________________________________________
December 9, 2013
Effective on December 10, 2013, Molex (Ticker Symbol: MOLX US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Koch Industries:




Northern Trust 1250 Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
December 9, 2013
Effective on December 9, 2013, Wesfarmers (Ticker Symbol: WESN AU) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, after being assimilated with underlying shares :

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
__________________________________________________________________________
December 6, 2013
NTAC:3NS-20
Effective on December 13, 2013, Banque Centrale Populaire and Lupin Ltd. (Ticker Symbol: BCP
MC , LPC IN) are being delisted and removed from the indexes listed below, following a periodic
security eligibility review in accordance with our methodology:


Northern Trust Large Cap International Index
Northern Trust Global Index
__________________________________________________________________________
December 5, 2013
Effective on December 9, 2013, US Airways Group (Ticker Symbol: LCC US) is being delisted
and removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by American
Airlines:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
__________________________________________________________________________
December 2, 2013
The following Northern Trust Indexes have executed their annual rebalance on November 29,
2013 to begin calculating effective the market open on December 2, 2013:

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index

Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
The final holdings and weights for the indices based on November 29, 2013 close prices are
available at the “View Pro Forma Index Holdings” link at :
http://www.northerntrust.com/insights-research/asset-management-research/investmentinsights/index-services
__________________________________________________________________________
November 19, 2013
The following Northern Trust Indexes will execute their quarterly rebalance on November 29,
2013, to begin calculating effective December, 2 2013.

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
NTAC:3NS-20

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index

Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
In addition, an updated daily pro forma holdings file with corresponding constituent weights, will
be made available on our website through 11/29/2013. For more information, please visit:
http://www.northerntrust.com/insights-research/asset-management-research/investmentinsights/index-services
Note: Pro forma holdings and weights are subject to change based on corporate actions and
price movement.
__________________________________________________________________________
November 11, 2013
Effective on November 13, 2013, NYSE Euronext (Ticker Symbol: NYX US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by
IntercontinentalExchange Inc:




Northern Trust 1250 Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
November 11, 2013
Due to an calculation error made by our index calculation agent, the indexes listed below will
have their official daily closing values restated for the period detailed below:







Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index (NTGRE, NTGRETR, NTGRENTR)
Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Net Total Return Index (NTGQRE,
NTGQRETR, NTGQRENTR)
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index (NTIQD, NTIQDTR, NTIQDNTR)
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index (NTIQDDY, NTIQDDYTR,
NTIQDDYNTR)
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index (NTIQDDF, NTIQDDFTR,
NTIQDDFNTR)
Northern Trust International Large Cap Index (NTILC, NTILCTR, NTILCNTR)
Northern Trust Global Index (NTGBL, NTGBLTR, NTGBLNTR)
Restated official closing values for each index are now as follows:
Date
NTAC:3NS-20
NTGRE (Northern Trust
Global Real Estate
Index)
NTGRETR (Northern
Trust Global Real Estate
Total Return Index)
NTGRENTR (Northern
Trust Global Real Estate
Net Total Return Index)
11/4/2013
1014.35
1015.52
1015.35
11/5/2013
1005.19
1006.37
1006.20
11/6/2013
1004.13
1005.46
1005.26
11/7/2013
993.40
995.14
994.88
11/8/2013
985.64
987.43
987.17
11/11/2013
985.81
987.61
987.34
Date
NTGQRE (Northern
Trust Global Quality
Real Estate Index)
NTGQRETR (Northern
Trust Global Quality
Real Estate Total
Return Index)
NTGQRENTR (Northern
Trust Global Quality
Real Estate Net Total
Return Index)
11/4/2013
1012.32
1013.84
1013.61
11/5/2013
1003.87
1005.47
1005.23
11/6/2013
1001.86
1003.46
1003.22
11/7/2013
990.50
992.65
992.33
11/8/2013
984.88
987.02
986.70
11/11/2013
985.70
987.84
987.52
Date
NTIQD (Northern Trust
International Quality
Dividend Index)
NTIQDTR (Northern
Trust International
Quality Dividend Total
Return Index)
NTIQDNTR (Northern
Trust International
Quality Dividend Net
Total Return Index)
11/4/2013
1133.71
1188.27
1180.00
11/5/2013
1129.04
1183.40
1175.16
11/6/2013
1135.39
1190.17
1181.87
11/7/2013
1124.69
1180.42
1171.96
11/8/2013
1116.73
1172.58
1164.10
11/11/2013
1118.83
1174.90
1166.39
Date
NTIQDDF (Northern
Trust International
Quality Dividend
Defensive Index)
NTIQDDFTR (Northern
Trust International
Quality Dividend
Defensive Total Return
Index)
NTIQDDFNTR (Northern
Trust International
Quality Dividend
Defensive Net Total
Return Index)
11/4/2013
1124.49
1179.85
1171.46
11/5/2013
1119.56
1174.70
1166.34
11/6/2013
1124.85
1180.42
1171.99
11/7/2013
1112.79
1169.24
1160.68
11/8/2013
1104.33
1160.86
1152.28
11/11/2013
1105.50
1162.12
1153.52
NTAC:3NS-20
Date
NTIQDDY (Northern
Trust International
Quality Dividend
Dynamic Index)
NTIQDDYTR (Northern
Trust International
Quality Dividend
Dynamic Total Return
Index)
NTIQDDYNTR (Northern
Trust International
Quality Dividend
Dynamic Net Total
Return Index)
11/4/2013
1149.85
1198.64
1191.26
11/5/2013
1145.21
1193.82
1186.47
11/6/2013
1152.21
1201.79
1194.29
11/7/2013
1141.64
1192.13
1184.48
11/8/2013
1134.33
1185.02
1177.34
11/11/2013
1137.74
1188.82
1181.08
Date
NTILC (Northern Trust
International Large Cap
Index)
NTILCTR (Northern
Trust International
Large Cap Total Return
Index)
NTILCNTR (Northern
Trust International
Large Cap Total Return
Index)
11/4/2013
1143.88
1178.54
1173.27
11/5/2013
1138.89
1173.40
1168.16
11/6/2013
1144.96
1180.04
1174.70
11/7/2013
1134.35
1169.54
1164.19
11/8/2013
1126.72
1161.93
1156.57
11/11/2013
1130.82
1166.25
1160.86
Date
NTGBL (Northern Trust
Global Index)
NTGBLNTR (Northern
Trust Global Net Total
Return Index)
NTGBLTR (Northern
Trust Global Total
Return Index)
11/4/2013
1024.89
1025.39
1025.34
11/5/2013
1021.37
1021.92
1021.86
11/6/2013
1025.69
1026.63
1026.52
11/7/2013
1013.96
1015.16
1015.01
11/8/2013
1017.02
1018.34
1018.17
11/11/2013
1019.36
1020.72
1020.54
__________________________________________________________________________
November 4, 2013
NTAC:3NS-20
Effective on November 5, 2013, Saks Inc. (Ticker Symbol: SKS US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Hudson’s Bay
Co:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
__________________________________________________________________________
November 1, 2013
Due to an calculation error made by our index calculation agent, the indexes listed below will
have their official daily closing values restated for the period detailed below:






Northern Trust Global Real Estate Index (NTGRE)
Northern Trust Global Real Estate Total Return Index (NTGRETR)
Northern Trust Global Real Estate Net Total Return Index (NTGRENTR)
Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Net Total Return Index (NTGQRE)
Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Net Total Return Index (NTGQRETR)
Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Net Total Return Index (NTGQRENTR)
Restated official closing values for each index are now as follows:
Date
NTGRE (Northern Trust
Global Real Estate
Index)
NTGRETR (Northern
Trust Global Real Estate
Total Return Index)
NTGRENTR (Northern
Trust Global Real Estate
Net Total Return Index)
10/16/2013
1009.07
1009.12
1009.11
10/17/2013
1023.79
1023.85
1023.84
10/18/2013
1027.58
1027.64
1027.63
10/21/2013
1025.42
1025.50
1025.49
10/22/2013
1031.99
1032.12
1032.10
10/23/2013
1030.91
1031.24
1031.19
10/24/2013
1031.02
1031.34
1031.29
10/25/2013
1032.76
1033.20
1033.13
10/28/2013
1029.84
1030.31
1030.24
10/29/2013
1023.84
1024.62
1024.50
10/30/2013
1020.28
1021.24
1021.10
10/31/2013
1012.97
1014.12
1013.95
Date
NTGQRE (Northern
Trust Global Quality
Real Estate Index)
NTGQRETR (Northern
Trust Global Quality
Real Estate Total
Return Index)
NTGQRENTR (Northern
Trust Global Quality
Real Estate Net Total
Return Index)
10/29/2013
1021.86
10/30/2013
1017.65
NTAC:3NS-20
1022.92
1019.06
1022.76
1018.85
__________________________________________________________________________
October 29, 2013
Effective on October 30, 2013, DELL INC (Ticker Symbol: DELL US) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
__________________________________________________________________________
October 8, 2013
Effective on October 8, 2013, Provida (Ticker Symbol: FIRE US) is being delisted and removed
from the index listed below, following the acquisition of the company by Cisco Systems:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
__________________________________________________________________________
October 1, 2013
Effective on October 2, 2013, Provida (Ticker Symbol: Provida CI) is being delisted and removed
from the index listed below, following the anticipated acquisition of the company by Metlife:

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Effective on October 2, 2013, Warner-Chilcott (Ticker Symbol: WCRX) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the anticipated acquisition of the company by
Actavis:

Northern Trust 1250 Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
Effective on October 2, 2013, Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc (Ticker Symbol: ONXX) is being delisted
and removed from the index listed below, following the anticipated acquisition of the company by
Amgen:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
NTAC:3NS-20
Effective on October 1, 2013, Sterlite Industries (Ticker Symbol: STLT IN) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the anticipated acquisition of the company by
Sesa Goa:

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Effective on October 1, Colonial Properties (Ticker Symbol: CLP) is being delisted and removed
from the index listed below, following the anticipated acquisition of the company by Mid-America
Apartment Communities:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
__________________________________________________________________________
September 30, 2013
Effective on September 30, 2013, CNH Global (Ticker Symbol: CNH) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the anticipated acquisition of the company by Fiat
Industrial:

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Effective on September 30, 2013, Fiat Industrial (Ticker Symbol: FI IM) is being delisted and
removed from the index listed below, following the anticipated merger of the company:

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
__________________________________________________________________________
August 30, 2013
The following Northern Trust Indexes have executed their annual rebalance on August 30, 2013
to begin calculating effective the market open on September 2, 2013:

Northern Trust 1250 Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
The final holdings and weights for the indices based on Aug 30, 2013 close prices will be posted
by the open of the next trading day under the “View Pro Forma Index Holdings” link at :
NTAC:3NS-20
http://www.northerntrust.com/insights-research/asset-management-research/investmentinsights/index-services
__________________________________________________________________________
August 23, 2013
The following Northern Trust Indexes will execute their annual rebalance on August 30, 2013, to
begin calculating effective September 2, 2013.

Northern Trust 1250 Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
In addition, an updated daily pro forma holdings file with corresponding constituent weights, will
be made available on our website through 8/30/2013. For more information, please visit:
http://www.northerntrust.com/insights-research/asset-management-research/investmentinsights/index-services
Note: Pro forma holdings and weights are subject to change based on corporate actions and
price movement.
__________________________________________________________________________
July 29, 2013
Effective on July 30, 2013, Jupiter Telecommunication (Ticker Symbol: 4817 JP) is being delisted
and removed from the indexes listed below, following the anticipated acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Effective on July 31, 2013, Gardner Denver Inc (Ticker Symbol: GDI) is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the anticipated closing of KKR & Co’s
acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
__________________________________________________________________________
July 11, 2013
NTAC:3NS-20
Effective on July 12, 2013, ExactTarget Inc (Ticker Symbol: ET) is being delisted and removed
from the indexes listed below, following the anticipated closing of Salesforce.com Inc’s acquisition
of the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index.
__________________________________________________________________________
July 10, 2013
Effective on July 10, 2013, Clearwire Corp (Ticker Symbol: CLWR) is being delisted and removed
from the indexes listed below, following the closing of Sprint Nextel Corp’s acquisition of the
company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index.
__________________________________________________________________________
July 02, 2013
Effective on July 02, 2013, Lufkin Industries Inc (Ticker Symbol: LUFK) is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of General Electric’s acquisition of
the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index.
__________________________________________________________________________
June 21, 2013
Effective on June 24, 2013, Exor (Ticker Symbol: EXP) is being delisted and removed from the
indexes listed below:

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Effective on June 24, 2013, Exor (Ticker Symbol: EXO) is being delisted and removed from the
indexes listed below:

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
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June 12, 2013
Due to an income adjustment error made by our index calculation agent, the indexes listed below
will have their official daily closing values restated for the period 05/14/2013 to 06/11/2013:


Northern Trust International Large Cap Total Return Index (NTILCTR)
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Total Return Index (NTIQDTR)
NTAC:3NS-20

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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Total Return Index
(NTIQDDFTR)
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Total Return Index (NTIQDDYTR)
Restated official closing values for each index are now as follows:
NTIQDTR (Northern
Date
Trust International
Quality Dividend Total
Return Index)
NTIQDDFTR (Northern
NTIQDDYTR (Northern
Trust International
Trust International
NTILCTR (Northern Trust
Quality Dividend
Quality Dividend
International Large Cap
Defensive Total Return
Dynamic Total Return
Total Return Index)
Index)
Index)
5/14/2013
1120.7587
1122.5133
1112.4161
1119.6746
5/15/2013
1119.3250
1119.8773
1110.7284
1121.1516
5/16/2013
1121.4267
1121.2333
1114.8114
1123.1357
5/17/2013
1118.0473
1117.9892
1113.3812
1119.2144
5/20/2013
1127.1461
1125.5320
1123.4717
1127.2649
5/21/2013
1131.9678
1130.8877
1128.1459
1128.1534
5/22/2013
1129.5019
1129.7066
1126.8877
1127.6771
5/23/2013
1106.3291
1106.6817
1100.6371
1102.2919
5/24/2013
1107.8829
1108.3415
1100.9161
1102.1912
5/27/2013
1106.8090
1106.2657
1100.2242
1099.2949
5/28/2013
1111.4711
1108.7630
1106.1912
1103.4567
5/29/2013
1106.7040
1103.3547
1101.4990
1098.4129
5/30/2013
1106.0711
1100.7591
1103.7316
1097.7545
5/31/2013
1092.5384
1086.2396
1089.4868
1085.6663
6/3/2013
1086.0901
1080.6116
1085.3338
1079.1606
6/4/2013
1093.9390
1088.4835
1091.2186
1086.8385
6/5/2013
1078.5796
1073.6517
1073.8533
1070.2023
6/6/2013
1072.9250
1070.1062
1068.8257
1065.2379
6/7/2013
1078.6698
1076.3904
1076.0901
1070.5652
6/10/2013
1078.4633
1075.4871
1076.1252
1072.2978
6/11/2013
1073.6950
1070.5278
1069.0592
1065.8489
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June 10, 2013
Effective on June 10, 2013, Virgin Media Inc (Ticker Symbol: VMED) is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the anticipated closing of Liberty Global Plc’s
acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
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June 4, 2013
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Effective on June 4, 2013, McMoran Exploration Co (Ticker Symbol: MMR) is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the anticipated closing of Freeport-McMoran
Copper & Gold Inc’s acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
Effective on June 10, 2013, H.J. Heinz Co (Ticker Symbol: HNZ) is being delisted and removed
from the indexes listed below, following the anticipated acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
__________________________________________________________________________
June 3, 2013
Following the completion of the 60 day notice period (see announcement made on 3/28), the
below methodologies are now effective:
Northern Trust
Quality Dividend and International Quality Dividend Indexes.pdf
__________________________________________________________________________
May 31, 2013
The following Northern Trust Indexes have executed their quarterly rebalance on May 31, 2013 to
begin calculating effective the U.S. market open on June 3, 2013.
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
The final holdings and weights for the U.S. Indices based on May 31, 2013 close prices are as
follows:
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May 30, 2013
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Effective on May 30, 2013, Cymer Inc (Ticker Symbol: CYMI) is being delisted and removed from
the indexes listed below, following the anticipated closing of ASML Holdings N.V. acquisition of
the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
Effective on May 31, 2013, Plains Exploration & Production Co (Ticker Symbol: PXP) is being
delisted and removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of Feeport-McMoran
Copper and Gold Inc’s acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
__________________________________________________________________________
May 22, 2013
The following Northern Trust Indexes will execute their quarterly rebalance on May 31, 2013, to
begin calculating effective on the U.S. market open June 3, 2013.

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index

Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
ProForma.csv
In addition, an updated daily pro forma holdings file with corresponding constituent weights, will
be made available on our website through 5/31/2013. For more information, please visit:
http://www.northerntrust.com/insights-research/asset-management-research/investmentinsights/index-services
Note: Pro forma holdings and weights are subject to change based on corporate actions and
price movement. All indexes were constructed utilizing the latest version of the methodology
document which becomes effective on 5/27/2013.
__________________________________________________________________________
May 06, 2013
Effective on May 07, 2013, Coventry Health Care Inc (Ticker Symbol: CVH) is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the anticipated closing of Aetna Inc’s acquisition
of the company:


Northern Trust 1250 Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
NTAC:3NS-20
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May 01, 2013
Effective on May 03, 2013, Xstrata PLC (Ticker Symbol: XTA LN) is being delisted and removed
from the indexes listed below, following the anticipated closing of Glencore International PLC’s
acquisition of the company:


Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
__________________________________________________________________________
April 30, 2013
Effective on May 01, 2013, Amil Participações S.A. (Ticker Symbol: AMIL3 BZ) is being delisted
and removed from the indexes listed below, following the anticipated closing of UnitedHealth
Group’s acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Effective on May 01, 2013, Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd. (Ticker Symbol: ALTE) is being delisted
and removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of Markel Corp’s acquisition of
the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
__________________________________________________________________________
April 24, 2013
Effective on April 25, 2013, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Ord (Ticker Symbol: EEEK GA) is being
delisted and removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of Coca-Cola HBC AG’s
acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
__________________________________________________________________________
April 17, 2013
Following the completion of the 60 day notice period (see announcement made on 2/15), the
below methodologies are now effective:
NT 1250 Index
Methodology.pdf
NT International
Large Cap Index Methodology.pdf
__________________________________________________________________________
NTAC:3NS-20
April 12, 2013
Effective on April 15, 2013, Sauer-Danfoss Inc (Ticker Symbol: SHS) is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of Danfoss A/S’s acquisition of the
company:



Northern Trust 1250 Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
__________________________________________________________________________
April 8, 2013
Effective on April 9, 2013, Inmet Mining Corp (Ticker Symbol: IMN CN) is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of First Quantum Mineral’s
acquisition of the company:


Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
__________________________________________________________________________
April 5, 2013
Due to an income adjustment error made by our index calculation agent, the indexes listed below
will have their official daily closing values restated for the period 3/13/2013 to 4/4/2013:


Northern Trust Quality Dividend Total Return Index (NTUQDTR)
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Total Return Index (NTUQDDFTR)
Restated official closing values for each index are now as follows:
NTAC:3NS-20
Date
NTUQDDFTR (Northern
Trust Quality Dividend
Defensive Total Return
Index)
NTUQDTR (Northern Trust
Quality Dividend Total
Return Index)
3/13/2013
3/14/2013
3/15/2013
3/18/2013
3/19/2013
3/20/2013
3/21/2013
3/22/2013
3/25/2013
3/26/2013
3/27/2013
3/28/2013
3/29/2013
4/1/2013
4/2/2013
1118.58
1124.73
1124.03
1121.00
1120.04
1126.83
1120.79
1128.20
1126.67
1135.41
1136.00
1140.93
1140.93
1137.15
1140.50
1130.99
1137.50
1138.47
1134.75
1132.31
1139.61
1132.77
1138.95
1136.78
1145.97
1145.50
1149.52
1149.52
1145.17
1147.39
4/3/2013
4/4/2013
1131.50
1138.39
1138.32
1145.77
__________________________________________________________________________
April 2, 2013
Effective on April 3, 2013, Korea Exchange Bank (Ticker Symbol: 004940 KS) is being delisted
and removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of Hana Financial Group Inc’s
acquisition of the company:




Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
_____________________________________________________________________________
March 28, 2013
In compliance with the rules laid out in our existing Index methodology, the Northern Trust Quality
Dividend and International Quality Dividend Index methodology will transition to the updated
methodology below:
Northern Trust
Quality Dividend and International Quality Dividend Indexes.pdf
In addition, effective on March 28, 2013, Swedbank AB-PRF (Ticker Symbol: SWEDPREF SEK)
is being delisted and removed from the indexes listed below, following the share reclassification
from preference to common:




Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
_____________________________________________________________________________
March 27, 2013
Effective on March 27, 2013, Aegis Group (Ticker Symbol: AGS LN) is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of Dentsu Inc’s acquisition of the
company:


Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
NTAC:3NS-20
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March 01, 2013
Effective on March 01, 2013, Jefferies Group LLC (Ticker Symbol: JEF) is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of Leucadia National Corp’s
acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
_____________________________________________________________________________
February 28, 2013
The following Northern Trust Indexes have executed their quarterly rebalance on February 28,
2013 to begin calculating effective the U.S. market open on March 1, 2013.






Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
The final holdings and weights for the U.S. Indices based on February 28, 2013 close prices are
as follows:
NTUQD.xls
NTUQDDF.xls
NTUQDDY.xls
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February 21, 2013
The following Northern Trust Indexes will execute their quarterly rebalance on February 28, 2013
to begin calculating effective the U.S. market open on March 1, 2013.

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



Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
Projected pro forma holdings on the U.S. Indices and weights based on February 20, 2013 prices
are as follows:
NTAC:3NS-20
NTUQD ProForma NTUQDDY ProForma NTUQDDF ProForma
Index-02282013.xls Index-02282013.xls Index-02282013.xls
Note: Definitive weights will be provided prior to the U.S. market open on March 1 st
In addition, following a secondary data source verification, the Northern Trust International Large
Cap Index will be removing the following 17 constituents (effective prior to the U.S. Market open
on March 1st), due to a change in eligibility:
NTILCConstituentsR
emoved.xlsx
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February 20, 2013
Effective on February 20, 2013, PSS World Medical Inc (Ticker Symbol: PSSI) is being delisted
and removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of McKesson Corp’s acquisition
of the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
In addition, effective on February 20, 2013, Robbins & Myers (Ticker Symbol: RBN) is being
delisted and removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of National Oilwell
Varco Inc’s acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
_____________________________________________________________________________
February 15, 2013
In compliance with the rules laid out in our existing Index methodology, the Northern Trust 1250
and the Northern Trust International Large Cap Index will transition to the updated methodology
below:
NT 1250 Index
Methodology.pdf
NT International
Large Cap Index Methodology.pdf
____________________________________________________________________________
February 14, 2013
NTAC:3NS-20
Effective on February 14, 2013, Warnaco Group Inc (Ticker Symbol: WRC) is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of PVH Corp’s acquisition of the
company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
_____________________________________________________________________________
February 13, 2013
Effective on February 13, 2013, Shaw Group Inc (Ticker Symbol: SHAW) is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of Chicago Bridge & Iron Co’s
acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
_____________________________________________________________________________
January 30, 2013
Effective on January 30, 2013, Ralcorp Holdings Inc (Ticker Symbol: RAH) is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of ConAgra Foods Inc’s acquisition
of the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
_____________________________________________________________________________
January 23, 2013
Effective on January 23, 2013, American Realty Capital Trust Inc (Ticker Symbol: ARCT) is being
delisted and removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of Realty Income Corp’s
acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
_____________________________________________________________________________
January 14, 2013
Effective on January 14, 2013, Liberty Media Corp (Ticker Symbol: LMCA) changed its name
and symbol to Starz – Liberty Capital (Ticker Symbol: STRZA). Following that name/ticker
change, Starz – Liberty Capital then proceeded to spin out Liberty Media Co (Ticker Symbol:
LMCAD). The new Liberty Media Co will not be included in the indexes and as such Starz –
Liberty Capital’s market capitalization will be reduced by the value of the spun out Liberty Media
Co. Indexes influenced by this event include:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
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January 8, 2013
Effective on January 9, 2013, Titanium Metals Corp (Ticker Symbol: TIE) is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of Precision Castparts Corp’s
acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
_____________________________________________________________________________
January 3, 2013
AMERIGROUP Corporation (Ticker Symbol: AGP) is being delisted and removed from the
indexes listed below, following the closing of their merger with WellPoint Inc:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
_____________________________________________________________________________
January 2, 2013
Effective on January 2, 2013, AbbVie Inc (Ticker Symbol: ABBV) is being spun off from Abbott
Laboratories (Ticker Symbol: ABT). AbbVie Inc will not be included in the indexes, and as such
Abbott Laboratories’ market cap will be reduced by the value of AbbVie’s market cap. Indexes
influenced by this event include:
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
_____________________________________________________________________________
December 24, 2012
Effective on December 24, 2012, JDA Software Group Inc (Ticker Symbol: JDAS), is being
delisted and removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of RedPrarie Corp’s
acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
_____________________________________________________________________________
December 17, 2012
NTAC:3NS-20
Effective on December 17, 2012, GenOn Energy Inc (Ticker Symbol: GEN), is being delisted and
removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of their planned merger with NRG
Energy Inc:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
_____________________________________________________________________________
December 11, 2012
Effective on December 11, 2012, Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp (Ticker Symbol: MRX), is being
delisted and removed from the indexes listed below, following the closing of Valeant
Pharmaceuticals International Inc’s acquisition of the company:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
_____________________________________________________________________________
December 3, 2012
Effective on December 3, 2012, Cooper Industries (Ticker Symbol: CBE), is being removed from
the indexes listed below due to the closing of their planned merger with Eaton Corp Plc:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
In addition, based on our projections from our index calculation agent on December 4, 2012
(projected effective date), Pacific Capital Bancorp (Ticker: PCBC), will be acquired by Mitsubishi
UFJ Financial Group. The closing of this event will result in the deletion of Pacific Capital
Bancorp (Ticker: PCBC) from the following indexes:

Northern Trust 1250 Index
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November 30, 2012
Northern Trust Index Services launches eight new indexes.
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Northern Trust 1250 Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
Northern Trust International Large Cap Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
For questions or information on Northern Trust’s Index Services’ custom index solutions, please
contact us at NT_Index_Services@ntrs.com.
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