OraSure Technologies and John B. Sanfilippo & Son Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600
OraSure Technologies Inc. (NASD: OSUR) will replace G & K Services Inc. (NASD: GK) in the S & P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open on Thursday, March 23. S & P 500 constituent Cintas Corp. (NASD: CTAS) is acquiring G & K Services in a deal expected to be completed soon pending final conditions. John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. (NASD: JBSS) will replace Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. (NASD: PLKI) in the S & P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open on Monday, March 27. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is being acquired in a deal expected to be completed soon pending final conditions. OraSure Technologies develops, manufacturers, markets, and sells oral fluid diagnostic products and specimen collection devices. Headquartered in Bethlehem, PA, the company will be added to the S & P SmallCap 600 GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) Health Care Supplies Sub-Industry index.
Following is a summary of the changes:
COMPANY
GICS SUB-INDUSTRY
ADDEDOraSure Technologies
Health CareHealth Care Supplies
DELETEDG & K Services
IndustrialsDiversified Support Services
COMPANY
GICS SUB-INDUSTRY
ADDEDJohn B Sanfilippo & Sons
Consumer StaplesPackaged Foods & Meats
DELETEDPopeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Consumer DiscretionaryRestaurants
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