State Street Investment Management today announced plans to close and liquidate the State Street® DoubleLine® Emerging Markets Fixed Income ETF (Ticker: EMTL) based on State Street Investment Management's review of its ETF offerings.

The final day for creations and redemptions in EMTL will be July 21, 2026. Trading of all shares will be suspended on its principal U.S. listing exchange, Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc., at the open of market on July 22, 2026.The ETF will cease operations, liquidate its assets, and prepare to distribute proceeds to shareholders of record on or about July 27, 2026 (the "Liquidation Date"). Proceeds of the liquidation are scheduled to be sent to shareholders remaining on the Liquidation Date on or about July 28, 2026.

About State Street Investment Management

At State Street Investment Management, we have been helping create better outcomes for institutions, financial intermediaries, and investors for nearly half a century. Starting with our early innovations in indexing and ETFs, our rigorous approach continues to be driven by market-tested expertise and a relentless commitment to those we serve. With over $5 trillion in assets managed*, clients in 60 countries, and a global network of strategic partners, we use our scale to deliver a comprehensive and cost-effective suite of investment solutions that help investors get wherever they want to go. State Street Investment Management is the asset management arm of State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT).

*This figure is presented as of March 31, 2026 and includes ETF AUM of $1,940.32 billion USD of which approximately $184.18 billion USD in gold assets with respect to SPDR products for which State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC (SSGA FD) acts solely as the marketing agent. SSGA FD and State Street Investment Management are affiliated. Please note all AUM is unaudited.

Important Risk Information

Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.

ETFs trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk, fluctuate in market value and may trade at prices above or below the ETF's net asset value. Brokerage commissions and ETF expenses will reduce returns.

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Distributor: State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC, member FINRA, SIPC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation. References to State Street may include State Street Corporation and its affiliates. Certain State Street affiliates provide services and receive fees from the SPDR ETFs.

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Exp. Date 5/31/2027

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