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The exclusion of the company is recommended because of its involvement in the production of tobacco. Please find the recommendation here (pdf)

Recommendation of November 16, 2009, on suspension of exclusion of United Technologies Corp.

The company is no longer excluded from the Fund. Please find the recommendation to suspend the exclusion here.

Recommendation of Sept. 6, 2006 on exclusion of Poongsan Corp.

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