Deletions from the S&P/TSX Preferred Share Indices
TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2013 /CNW/ - S&P Dow Jones Canadian Index Services
will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Canadian Indices:
Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services Inc. (TSX:IAG) has
announced its intention to redeem for $CDN25.00 cash per share all of
the outstanding shares of its 6.20% Non-Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset
Class A Preferred Shares, Series 'C' (TSX:IAG.PR.C). The shares of this
issue will be removed from the S&P/TSX Preferred Share Laddered Index
after the close of trading on Tuesday, December 31, 2013.
Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX:GWO) has announced its intention to redeem
for $CDN25.00 cash per share all of the outstanding shares of its 6.00%
1st Preferred Shares, Series 'J' (TSX:GWO.PR.J). The shares of this issue
will be removed from the S&P/TSX Preferred Share Laddered Index after
the close of trading on Tuesday, December 31, 2013.
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