Announcement for November 01, 2018 at 09:00 PM GMT
THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE MSCI GLOBAL STANDARD INDEXES
LIST OF COMPANIES IMPACTED BY REVISIONS TO THE GICS STRUCTURE IN MSCI GLOBAL
STANDARD INDEXES
NEW YORK, November 1, 2018 - MSCI Inc., a leading provider of research-based
indexes and analytics announced today the list of companies to be impacted as a
result of the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) structure revisions
in December 2018 in MSCI Global Standard Indexes. Note that the new company
classifications are subject to change before implementation due to ongoing
reviews, including for corporate events.
The following Industry changes will take place as of the close of November 30,
2018. MSCI will announce additional impacted companies, if any, on November 13,
2018.
In November 2017, MSCI and S&P DJI announced changes to the GICS structure that
were implemented after the close of business (ET) on Friday, September 28, 2018
in GICS Direct. These changes will be implemented in MSCI equity indexes as part
of the November 2018 Semi-Annual Index Review.
Summary of key changes:
Communication Services Sector
The Telecommunication Services Sector will be broadened and renamed
Communication Services to include companies that facilitate communication and
offer related content and information through various media.
The renamed Sector will include the existing telecommunication companies as well
as companies selected from the Consumer Discretionary Sector currently
classified under the Media Industry Group, such as Comcast Corp. (NASD:CMCSA)
and Naspers Ltd. (JSE:NPN). It will also include select companies from the
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail Sub-Industry such as Netflix Inc. (NASD:NFLX)
and TripAdvisor Inc. (NASD:TRIP), along with certain companies currently
classified in the Information Technology Sector, including Alphabet Inc.
(NASD:GOOGL) and Facebook Inc. (NASD:FB).
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail Sub-Industry under the Consumer Discretionary
Sector
The Internet & Direct Marketing Retail Sub-Industry will be updated to include
all online marketplaces for consumer products and services. The Sub-Industry
will include e-commerce companies regardless of whether they hold inventory, and
include companies such as Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) and eBay
Inc. (NASD:EBAY).
Information Technology Sector
Companies currently classified in the Internet Software & Services Sub-Industry
such as data centers, cloud networking, storage infrastructure, and web hosting
services will be moved to a new Sub-Industry called Internet Services &
Infrastructure under the IT Services Industry. This Sub-Industry will include
companies such as VeriSign Inc. (NASD:VRSN) and Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP).
In addition, cloud-based software companies currently classified as Internet
Software & Services such as LogMeIn Inc. (NASD:LOGM) and Nutanix Inc.
(NASD:NTNX) will be reclassified as Application Software.
As a result, the existing Internet Software & Services Industry and Sub-Industry
will be discontinued.
For more details regarding the upcoming structure changes, please visit
www.msci.com.
The new GICS structure will consist of 11 Sectors, 24 Industry Groups, 69
Industries and 158 Sub-Industries.
SUMMARY OF THE CHANGES INCLUDED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Number of
GICS changes
AUSTRALIA 1
BELGIUM 1
CANADA 2
CHINA 22
FRANCE 6
GERMANY 5
INDIA 1
INDONESIA 1
JAPAN 11
KOREA 6
MALAYSIA 1
MEXICO 1
NORWAY 1
POLAND 2
SINGAPORE 1
SOUTH AFRICA 1
UNITED KINGDOM 5
USA 37
AUSTRALIA
REA GROUP
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
BELGIUM
TELENET
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
CANADA
SHAW COMMUNICATIONS B
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
SHOPIFY A
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45102030 Internet Services & Infrastructure
CHINA
58.COM ADR
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
ALIBABA GROUP HLDG ADR
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25502020 Internet & Direct Marketing Retail
ALIBABA PICTURES GROUP
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401030 Movies & Entertainment
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202010 Movies & Entertainment
AUTOHOME ADR
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
BAIDU ADR
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
BAOZUN ADR
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25502020 Internet & Direct Marketing Retail
CHINA FILM CO A (HK-C)
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401030 Movies & Entertainment
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202010 Movies & Entertainment
CHINA LITERATURE
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401040 Publishing
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201040 Publishing
CHINA STH PUBL A (HK-C)
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401040 Publishing
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201040 Publishing
CHINESE UNIVER A (HK-C)
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401040 Publishing
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201040 Publishing
CITIC GUOAN INF A (HK-C)
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
FANG HOLDINGS ADR
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
GIANT NETWORK A (HK-C)
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45103030 Home Entertainment Software
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
MOMO A ADR
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
NETEASE COM ADR
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
ORIENTAL PEARL A (HK-C)
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
PERFECT WORLD A (HK-C)
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45103030 Home Entertainment Software
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
SINA CORP
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
TENCENT HOLDINGS LI (CN)
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
WEIBO CORP ADR
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
WUHU SHUNRONG A (HK-C)
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45103030 Home Entertainment Software
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
YY INC ADR
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
FRANCE
EUTELSAT COMMUNICATIONS
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
JC DECAUX INTERNATIONAL
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401010 Advertising
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201010 Advertising
PUBLICIS GROUPE
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401010 Advertising
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201010 Advertising
SES A-FDR
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45103030 Home Entertainment Software
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
VIVENDI
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401030 Movies & Entertainment
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202010 Movies & Entertainment
GERMANY
DELIVERY HERO
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25502020 Internet & Direct Marketing Retail
PROSIEBEN SAT1 MEDIA
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401020 Broadcasting
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201020 Broadcasting
RTL GROUP(NEW)
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401020 Broadcasting
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201020 Broadcasting
SPRINGER (AXEL)
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401040 Publishing
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201040 Publishing
UNITED INTERNET
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50101020 Integrated Telecommunication Services
INDIA
ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENT
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401020 Broadcasting
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201020 Broadcasting
INDONESIA
SURYA CITRA MEDIA
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401020 Broadcasting
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201020 Broadcasting
JAPAN
CYBER AGENT
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401010 Advertising
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201010 Advertising
DENA CO
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
DENTSU
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401010 Advertising
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201010 Advertising
HAKUHODO DY HOLDINGS
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401010 Advertising
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201010 Advertising
KAKAKU.COM
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
KONAMI HOLDINGS CORP
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45103030 Home Entertainment Software
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
LINE CORP
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45103010 Application Software
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
NEXON CO
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45103030 Home Entertainment Software
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
NINTENDO CO
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45103030 Home Entertainment Software
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
TOHO CO
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401030 Movies & Entertainment
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202010 Movies & Entertainment
YAHOO JAPAN CORP
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
KOREA
CHEIL WORLDWIDE
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401010 Advertising
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201010 Advertising
KAKAO CORP
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
NAVER
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
NCSOFT CORP
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45103030 Home Entertainment Software
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
NETMARBLE CORP
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45103010 Application Software
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
PEARLABYSS
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45103030 Home Entertainment Software
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
MALAYSIA
ASTRO MALAYSIA HOLDINGS
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401020 Broadcasting
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201020 Broadcasting
MEXICO
GRUPO TELEVISA CPO
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
NORWAY
SCHIBSTED B
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401040 Publishing
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201040 Publishing
POLAND
CD PROJEKT
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45103030 Home Entertainment Software
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
CYFROWY POLSAT SA
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE PRESS HLDG
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401040 Publishing
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201040 Publishing
SOUTH AFRICA
NASPERS N
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
UNITED KINGDOM
AUTO TRADER GROUP
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
ITV
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401020 Broadcasting
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201020 Broadcasting
NEW INFORMA
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401010 Advertising
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201010 Advertising
PEARSON
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401040 Publishing
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201040 Publishing
WPP
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401010 Advertising
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201010 Advertising
USA
21ST CENTURY FOX A
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401030 Movies & Entertainment
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202010 Movies & Entertainment
21ST CENTURY FOX B
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401030 Movies & Entertainment
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202010 Movies & Entertainment
ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45103030 Home Entertainment Software
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45102030 Internet Services & Infrastructure
ALPHABET A
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
ALPHABET C
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
CBS CORP B
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401020 Broadcasting
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201020 Broadcasting
CHARTER COMM A (NEW)
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
COMCAST CORP A (NEW)
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
DISCOVERY A
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401020 Broadcasting
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201020 Broadcasting
DISCOVERY C
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401020 Broadcasting
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201020 Broadcasting
DISH NETWORK A
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
DISNEY (WALT)
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401030 Movies & Entertainment
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202010 Movies & Entertainment
EBAY
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25502020 Internet & Direct Marketing Retail
ELECTRONIC ARTS
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45103030 Home Entertainment Software
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
FACEBOOK A
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
GODADDY A
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45102030 Internet Services & Infrastructure
IAC/INTERACTIVECORP A
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401010 Advertising
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201010 Advertising
LIBERTY BROADBAND C
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
LIBERTY FORMULA ONE C
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401030 Movies & Entertainment
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202010 Movies & Entertainment
LIBERTY GLOBAL A
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
LIBERTY GLOBAL C
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
LIBERTY SIRIUSXM A
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
LIBERTY SIRIUSXM C
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
LIVE NATION ENTMT
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401030 Movies & Entertainment
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202010 Movies & Entertainment
MERCADOLIBRE
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25502020 Internet & Direct Marketing Retail
NETFLIX
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25502020 Internet & Direct Marketing Retail
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202010 Movies & Entertainment
NEWS CORP A
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401040 Publishing
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201040 Publishing
OMNICOM GROUP
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401010 Advertising
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201010 Advertising
SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401025 Cable & Satellite
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50201030 Cable & Satellite
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOF
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45103030 Home Entertainment Software
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202020 Interactive Home Entertainment
TRIPADVISOR
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25502020 Internet & Direct Marketing Retail
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
TWITTER
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
VERISIGN
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45102030 Internet Services & Infrastructure
VIACOM B (NEW)
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 25401030 Movies & Entertainment
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50202010 Movies & Entertainment
ZILLOW GROUP C
CURRENT GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 45101010 Internet Software & Services
NEW GICS SUB-INDUSTRY 50203010 Interactive Media & Services
THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE MSCI GLOBAL STANDARD INDEXES
End of announcement.
Further announcements may occur as needed.
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