Semi-annual review of OMX Helsinki 25 index
Helsinki,
January 14, 2010 - The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. ("NASDAQ")
(Nasdaq:NDAQ)
announced today the results of the semi-annual review of the OMX
Helsinki 25
index (NASDAQ OMX Helsinki: OMXH25), which will become
effective with the market
open on Monday, February 1, 2010.
As a result of the review Kemira Oyj will
replace Talvivaara Mining Company Plc
in the OMXH25 index.
The OMX Helsinki 25 index is the
leading equity index for the Finnish market
including the 25 most traded
Blue chip companies on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. The
combination of limited
number of constituents and liquidity screening provides
the investors with
an attractive tool for Finnish exposure. The semi-annual
review is
effective the first trading day in February and August. The index has
been
calculated since 1988 and has a base value of 500. The closing index value
on
January 13, 2010 was 2 061,91.
The OMX Helsinki 25 index constituents after review effective February 1,
2010
are:
Cargotec Corporation
Elisa Corporation
Fortum Corporation
Kemira Oyj
Kesko Corporation B
KONE Corporation
Konecranes Plc
Metso Corporation
Neste Oil Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Nokian Tyres Plc
Nordea Bank AB (publ) FDR
Orion Corporation B
Outokumpu Oyj
Outotec Oyj
Pohjola Bank Plc A
Rautaruukki Corporation
Sampo Plc A
Sanoma Corporation
Stora Enso Oyj R
TeliaSonera AB
Tieto Corporation
UPM-Kymmene Corporation
Wärtsilä Corporation
YIT Corporation
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