Exchange operator Deutsche Boerse to reveal the changes September 3
- expanded membership of 40 firms, up from 30
Criteria for joining have been tightened:
- firms will have to publish audited reports
- show two years of positive earnings
- have to comply with Germany's Corporate Governance Code (requires formation of audit committees)
Some of those tipped to join:
- Airbus
- Beiersdorf (Nivea creams maker )
- Zalando (online fashion retailer)
