DBXUS - db x-trackers MSCI USA Index ETF - Distribution announcement - six

DBXUS - db x-trackers MSCI USA Index ETF - Distribution announcement - six      
months ended 31 December 2011                                                   
db x-trackers MSCI USA Index ETF                                                
JSE code: DBXUS                                                                 
ISIN: ZAE000115192                                                              
("dbx USA")                                                                     
A portfolio in the db x-trackers Collective Investment Scheme in Securities,    
registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45
of 2002.                                                                        
DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCEMENT - SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011                   
The manager and trustee have resolved to make a distribution to holders of dbx  
USA securities recorded in the register on 30 December 2011 in respect of the   
six months ended 31 December 2011                                               
Details of the distribution are set out below:                                  
-    The distribution payable to holders will be an amount in ZAR equivalent to 
USD 0.00457 (point four five seven cents) per dbx USA security (the "USD    
    distribution amount").                                                      
-    The USD distribution amount will be converted to ZAR at the exchange rate  
    prevailing on or about Wednesday, 25 January 2012, details of which will be 
released on SENS on or about Thursday, 26 January 2012.                     
-    The distribution will be paid to holders on or about Tuesday, 31 January   
    2012.                                                                       
The USD distribution amount (which represents a pro rata portion of the         
distributable income of the portfolio) has been calculated after deduction of   
any foreign withholding tax payable by db x-trackers on dividends.  The USD     
distribution amount of USD 0.00457 per dbx USA security is calculated as        
follows:                                                                        
-    Gross foreign dividends of USD 0.01338 (one point three three eight cents);
-    Less:  Withholding tax of USD 0.00201 (point two zero one cents);          
-    Plus interest and equalisation of USD 0.00003 (point zero zero three       
    cents);                                                                     
-    Less:  Management fee of USD 0.00683 (point six eight three cents).        
The information set out above is published for information purposes only.       
Holders should contact their tax advisers as regards the applicable tax         
treatment of the USD distribution amount and the withholding tax.               
19 January 2012                                                                 
Manager                                                                         
db x-trackers (Proprietary) Limited                                             
Trustee                                                                         
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited                                       
Sponsor                                                                         
Vunani Corporate Finance                                                        
Date: 19/01/2012 10:54:01 Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za                     
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