Post by Franko10 ™ on Nov 1, 2005 18:20:11 GMT -5
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index
17:17 EST Tuesday, November 01, 2005
TORONTO, Nov. 1 /CNW/ - Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Tuesday, November 1, 2005:
- Shore Gold Inc. (TSX:SGF) has acquired 100% of the shares of
Kensington Resources Ltd. (TSXVN:KRT). As a result, Kensington
Resources Ltd. will be removed from the S&P/TSX Venture Composite
Index.
Company additions to and deletions from an S&P equity index do not in any way reflect an opinion on the investment merits of the company.
Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is the world's foremost provider of independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research, data and valuations. With approximately 6500 employees located in 22 countries, Standard & Poor's is an essential part of the world's financial infrastructure, and has played a leading role for more than 140 years in providing investors with the independent benchmarks they need to feel more confident about their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visit www.standardandpoors.com.
Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, BusinessWeek and McGraw-Hill Education. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 37 countries. Sales in 2004 were $5.3 billion. Additional information is available at www.mcgraw-hill.com.
For further information: Tony North, (416) 507-4104, sp_index@standardandpoors.com; Dave Guarino, (212) 438-1471, dave_guarino@standardandpoors.com
17:17 EST Tuesday, November 01, 2005
TORONTO, Nov. 1 /CNW/ - Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Tuesday, November 1, 2005:
- Shore Gold Inc. (TSX:SGF) has acquired 100% of the shares of
Kensington Resources Ltd. (TSXVN:KRT). As a result, Kensington
Resources Ltd. will be removed from the S&P/TSX Venture Composite
Index.
Company additions to and deletions from an S&P equity index do not in any way reflect an opinion on the investment merits of the company.
Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is the world's foremost provider of independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research, data and valuations. With approximately 6500 employees located in 22 countries, Standard & Poor's is an essential part of the world's financial infrastructure, and has played a leading role for more than 140 years in providing investors with the independent benchmarks they need to feel more confident about their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visit www.standardandpoors.com.
Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, BusinessWeek and McGraw-Hill Education. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 37 countries. Sales in 2004 were $5.3 billion. Additional information is available at www.mcgraw-hill.com.
For further information: Tony North, (416) 507-4104, sp_index@standardandpoors.com; Dave Guarino, (212) 438-1471, dave_guarino@standardandpoors.com