The relative weight of Biovail Corporation (TSE: BVF) will increase by approximately 0.06% in the TSE 300 Composite and TSE 300 Capped, 0.08% in the S&P/TSE 60 and S&P/TSE 60 Capped and 0.07% in the TSE 100. The relative weight change reflects an adjustment to the float shares of the company. The float shares have been adjusted to reflect the conversion of 6.75% Debentures to common shares.
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