Key Changes to ATX Indices: Mayr-Melnhof and Wienerberger Join Global Players, AUSTRIACARD Boosts Family Index

Key Changes to ATX Indices: Mayr-Melnhof and Wienerberger Join Global Players, AUSTRIACARD Boosts Family Index

(IN BRIEF) Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and Wienerberger AG will join the ATX Global Players index, replacing BAWAG Group AG after a turnover review. The ATX Global Players index consists of companies generating over 20% of revenue outside Europe, currently featuring 16 members across several key sectors. Meanwhile, AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG will be added to the ATX Family index, increasing its members to 17. These index adjustments will take effect on 23 September 2024, following the annual review. Additionally, the ATX Financials index will be reorganized due to a sector classification update, removing real estate stocks.

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 20-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — The ATX Global Players index has undergone its scheduled adjustments, effective from Monday, 23 September. In line with the established regulations, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and Wienerberger AG will now be part of the ATX Global Players index, replacing BAWAG Group AG, which has been removed following a review of the company’s turnover. The ATX Global Players index comprises prime market companies that generate over 20% of their revenue outside Europe, and currently includes 16 members. The most represented sectors within the index are industrial goods and services (29.5%), basic industries (27%), financials (24.2%), consumer products (13.8%), and technology and telecom (5.4%).

Additionally, AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG will join the ATX Family index, which includes stocks from companies where founding families, management, or supervisory boards hold between 25% and 75% of shares. With AUSTRIACARD’s inclusion, the ATX Family will expand to 17 members, also effective from Monday, 23 September.

These index compositions are reviewed annually in September, using a quantitative approach based on predefined rules. The recent semi-annual review did not lead to any changes in the ATX national index, while the ATX Financials will undergo adjustments due to a new sector classification, which includes the removal of real estate stocks.

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