Dow Jones Indexes, a leading global index provider, today announced that Downer EDI Ltd. (Australia, Construction & Materials, DOW.AU) will be removed from the Dow Jones Australia Select Dividend 30 Index.
Downer EDI Ltd. (Australia, Construction & Materials, DOW.AU) will be deleted from the Dow Jones Australia Select Dividend 30 Index and replaced by QBE Insurance Group Ltd. (Australia, Insurance, QBE.AU). Downer EDI Ltd. is being removed due to the cancellation of its dividend payment. All changes will be effective before the open of trading on Tuesday, August 30, 2011.
The Dow Jones Australia Select Dividend 30 Index represents the country’s top 30 stocks by dividend yield.
Further information on the Dow Jones Australia Select Dividend 30 Index can be found at www.djindexes.com.