A Deletion from the S&P/TSX SmallCap Index

TORONTO, April 27, 2017 /CNW/ - S&P Dow Jones Indices Canadian Index Services will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Canadian Indices:  

The shareholders of Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:XSR) have agreed to the terms of a Plan of Arrangement with Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI) whereby the shares of Sirius XM Canada Holdings will be acquired for a combination of cash and shares. Sirius XM Canada holdings will be removed from the S&P/TSX SmallCap Index prior to the open of trading on Friday, May 5, 2017.

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