The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announces today the results of the semi-annual review of the OMX Copenhagen Benchmark index, (NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen: OMXCB), which will become effective with the market open on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Schaumann Properties (SCHAUP), Søndagsavisen A-S (SOEN) and Rockwool International B (ROCK B) will be added to the index.
Østasiatiske Kompagni (EAC) and Ringkjøbing Landbobank (RILBA) will be removed from the index.
The OMXCB 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 Danish market.
OMXCB is sector diversified and major sectors represented are Industrials, Financials and Health Care. The securities must also meet other eligibility criteria including a turnover screening. The OMXCB 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.
