S&P Indices Announces Changes to U.S. Index

NEW YORK, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Indices will make the following changes to the S&P SmallCap 600 index:

• Luminex Corp. (NASD: LMNX) will replace P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. (NASD: PFCB) after the close of trading on Tuesday, June 12. Centerbridge Partners, L.P. is acquiring P.F. Chang's China Bistro in a deal expected to be completed soon pending final conditions.
• Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (NASD: SBRA) will replace Kensey Nash Corp. (NASD: KNSY) after the close of trading on Friday, June 15.  Kensey Nash is being acquired by Royal DSM in a deal expected to be completed soon pending final conditions.

Luminex engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of proprietary biological testing technologies and products for the life sciences and diagnostic industries. Headquartered in Austin, TX, the company will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) Life Sciences Tools & Services Sub-Industry index.

Sabra Health Care REIT owns and invests in real estate serving the healthcare industry. Headquartered in Irvine, CA, the company will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 GICS Specialized REITs Sub-Industry index.

Following is a summary of the changes:

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For more information:
Dave Guarino
Communications
S&P Indices
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212-438-1471

David Blitzer
Managing Director and Chairman of the Index Committee
S&P Indices
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212-438-3907

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