S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces Results of S&P Composite 1500 Index Consultation on Share Class Eligibility Rules

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S&P Dow Jones Indices has updated its share class eligibility rules for the S&P Composite 1500 Index as of April 17, 2023. Now, companies with multiple share classes are eligible for consideration, provided they meet other criteria. Previously, such companies were excluded, which limited potential index candidates. However, tracking stocks will remain ineligible for inclusion in the S&P Composite 1500 and its component indices. This change aims to enhance the relevance of the index in evolving market conditions. Despite the modifications, there is no immediate effect on the S&P Composite 1500 Index. The eligibility rule adjustments follow a consultation period that ran from October 25, 2022, to December 15, 2022.

Positive

• Companies with multiple share classes are now eligible for inclusion in the S&P Composite 1500, potentially broadening the index's diversity.
• The change is aimed at keeping the index relevant amid evolving market conditions.

Negative

• Tracking stocks will continue to be ineligible for the S&P Composite 1500 and its component indices, limiting their market representation.

NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As markets and investor sentiment evolve, S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") periodically reviews its index methodologies, including eligibility criteria, to ensure that its indices remain timely and relevant. As part of this review process, and incorporating consultation feedback from market participants, S&P DJI is updating the share class eligibility rule for additions to the S&P Composite 1500 Index and its component indices including the S&P 500, the S&P MidCap 400, and the S&P SmallCap 600.

Share Class Eligibility Rules

Effective April 17, 2023, all companies with multiple share class structures will be considered eligible candidates for addition to the S&P Composite 1500 and its component indices provided they meet all other eligibility criteria. Previously excluded tracking stocks will continue to be ineligible for the S&P Composite 1500 and its component indices. There is no immediate impact on the S&P Composite 1500 Index and its component indices as a result of this change because this change only impacts future eligible index candidates.

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S&P Composite 1500. Companies with multiple share class structures and tracking stocks are not eligible for the S&P Composite 1500 and its component indices.   Since July 31, 2017, all existing S&P Composite 1500 constituent companies with multiple share class structures are grandfathered in and will remain in the S&P Composite 1500.	S&P Composite 1500. All companies with multiple share class structures will be considered eligible candidates for the S&P Composite 1500 and its component indices provided they meet all other eligibility criteria. However, tracking stocks will continue to be ineligible for the S&P Composite 1500 and its component indices.

S&P DJI's consultation on the S&P Composite 1500 share class eligibility rules comment period ran from October 25, 2022, through December 15, 2022. For reference, the consultation can be found here.

The U.S. Indices methodology document is being updated to reflect the above changes. For more information about S&P Dow Jones Indices, please visit www.spglobal.com/spdji.

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FAQ

What is the new share class eligibility rule for the S&P Composite 1500?

As of April 17, 2023, companies with multiple share classes are eligible for the S&P Composite 1500 provided they meet other criteria.

Will tracking stocks be included in the S&P Composite 1500?

No, tracking stocks will remain ineligible for the S&P Composite 1500 and its component indices.

When did the consultation for the S&P Composite 1500 eligibility rules take place?

The consultation ran from October 25, 2022, to December 15, 2022.

How does the change affect the S&P Composite 1500 Index?

There is no immediate impact on the S&P Composite 1500 Index as this change only affects future eligible candidates.

Why were the eligibility rules for the S&P Composite 1500 updated?

The updates aim to ensure the index remains timely and relevant as markets evolve.