Index provider Stoxx has changed the composition of several of its benchmark indices.

The indices are the Stoxx Global 1800 Index, Stoxx Europe Total Market Index, Stoxx Europe 600 Index, Stoxx Americas 600 Index, Stoxx Asia/Pacific 600 Index, Stoxx EU Enlarged Total Market Index, Stoxx Eastern Europe Total Market Index, Stoxx Eastern Europe 300 Index and their sub and sector indices, as well as that of the Stoxx Europe Football Index and Stoxx Europe Private Equity 20 Index.

Stocks will be added to and deleted from the indices effective as of the open of European markets on 20 September 2010.

The composition of Stoxx Europe Private Equity 20 and Stoxx Europe Football Indices will remain unchanged.

The changes are being made after the conclusion of a regular quarterly component review.

The adjusted component weightings, including the number of shares and free-float factors, will be announced on 10 September after the close of markets.