- Man Group PLC (United Kingdom, SEDOL 0294405, GICS: Financials, GICS Code: 40203010) will replace Amersham PLC (United Kingdom, SEDOL 0274753) in the S&P Europe 350 and S&P United Kingdom Indices after the close of trading on Wednesday, April 07, 2004. Amersham PLC is being deleted from the S&P Europe 350 and S&P United Kingdom Indices following the company's acquisition by General Electric Company in an all-share offer.
The acquisition between General Electric Company and Amersham PLC is subject to the sanction of the Scheme by the High Court. It is expected that completion will occur on 8 April 2004 and Amersham PLC shares to be delisted from London Stock Exchange from close of business April 7, 2004.
Following is a summary of the announced changes:
S&P
Europe 350 S&P United Kingdom - close of trading Apr. 07, 2004 |
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COMPANY |
GICS
ECONOMIC SECTOR |
GICS
SUB-INDUSTRY |
ADDED |
Man
Group PLC |
Financials |
Asset
Management & Custody Banks |
DELETED |
Amersham
PLC |
Health
Care |
Health
Care Equipment |
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