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The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announces today the results of the semi-annual review of the OMX Helsinki Benchmark index, (NASDAQ OMX Helsinki: OMXHB), which will become effective with the market open on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Aktia Plc A (AKTAV), Kemira Oyj (KRA1V) and Ramirent Plc (RMR1V) will be added to the index.
Norvestia Plc (NVABV) and Stora Enso Oyj A (STEAV) will be removed from the index.
The OMXHB index is a free float adjusted index designed to act as a transparent and liquid benchmark with low transaction costs for the investors while maintaining a high correlation to the Finnish market.
OMXHB is sector diversified and major sectors represented are Information Technology, Industrials, Financials and Materials. The securities must also meet other eligibility criteria including a turnover screening. The OMXHB index is evaluated on a semi-annual basis in May and November, and the new index portfolio becomes effective on the first trading day in June and December respectively.
