Standard & Poor’s will make changes in the methodology of the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index as part of the current quarterly review after the close of trading on Friday, July 18.

On May 23, the TSX announced the creation of the new “Inactive Board” on the TSX Venture Exchange. All TSX Venture issuers that have been designated “inactive” as of May 22 will be transferred to the inactive board on August 18.

Securities that are on the inactive board will not be eligible for inclusion in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index. Securities that are currently in the index that are designated inactive will be removed after the close on Friday, July 18.

The complete methodology for the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index is available at www.standardandpoors.com.