Midera Food Processing and Centrus Energy Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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Midera Food Processing (NASD:MFP) and Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU) are set to join the S&P SmallCap 600. MFP will replace Redwood Trust on July 8, 2026, following its spin-off from Middleby. Centrus Energy will replace Whitestone REIT on July 14, 2026, linked to Whitestone’s acquisition by Ares Management.

Positive

• Centrus Energy (LEU) added to S&P SmallCap 600 on July 14, 2026
• Index change tied to Whitestone REIT acquisition by S&P 500 member Ares Management

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction – MIDD

+2.33%

+2.33% News Effect

On the day this news was published, MIDD gained 2.33%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The announcement that Midera will join the S&P SmallCap 600 following its spin-off from Middleby add...

Analysis

The announcement that Midera will join the S&P SmallCap 600 following its spin-off from Middleby adds index visibility for the new entity. For Middleby holders, prior spin-off news often met selling, so execution around the July separation remains a key focus.

Key Figures

Index size: 600 Effective date: July 8, 2026 Effective date: July 14, 2026 +2 more

5 metrics

Index size 600 S&P SmallCap 600 index

Effective date July 8, 2026 Midera Food Processing added to S&P SmallCap 600, Redwood Trust removed

Effective date July 14, 2026 Centrus Energy added to S&P SmallCap 600, Whitestone REIT removed

Closing date expectation July 7 Midera spin-off transaction expected to close July 7, 2026

Index constituent 400 S&P MidCap 400 constituent The Middleby Corp.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 29 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jun 29	Spin-off financing	Positive	-0.2%	Midera entered a $1.0 billion credit agreement ahead of spin-off.
Jun 22	Spin-off approval	Positive	-3.3%	Board approved Midera spin-off with one Midera share per Middleby share.
May 12	Investor Day outlook	Positive	-3.4%	Company outlined post-separation growth targets for Middleby and Midera.
May 11	Spin-off launch	Positive	-5.1%	Announced launch of Midera Food Processing as independent public company.
May 07	Q1 2026 earnings	Positive	+11.0%	Reported strong Q1 results and raised FY2026 guidance with spin-off plans.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent spin-off related announcements were generally framed positively but often coincided with share price declines, while the latest earnings report with raised guidance saw a strong positive reaction.

Key Terms

s&p smallcap 600, s&p midcap 400, reit, gics sector

4 terms

s&p smallcap 600 financial

"will make the following changes to the S&P SmallCap 600"

A stock market index made up of 600 small-cap U.S. companies chosen to represent the performance of smaller publicly traded firms. It matters to investors because it acts like a temperature gauge for the small-company segment of the market, serving as a benchmark for fund managers, a basis for index funds and ETFs, and a way to compare returns and risk when building a diversified portfolio.

s&p midcap 400 financial

"S&P MidCap 400 constituent The Middleby Corp."

The S&P MidCap 400 is a group of 400 companies that are smaller than the big, well-known corporations but larger than tiny startups. It helps investors see how medium-sized companies are performing in the stock market, acting like a barometer for this middle-sized group of businesses.

reit financial

"Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR)"

A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-producing real estate, like shopping centers, apartments, or office buildings. For investors, REITs offer a way to invest in real estate without having to buy property directly, often providing regular income through dividends. They function like a mutual fund for real estate, making it easier for people to add property investments to their portfolio.

gics sector financial

"Ticker | GICS Sector"

GICS sector is one of the major industry groupings from the Global Industry Classification Standard, a system that sorts companies into consistent categories (like Technology or Health Care) based on the primary business they do. Investors use these sectors like folders in a filing cabinet to compare companies, build diversified portfolios, and track how whole parts of the market are performing rather than focusing on single stocks.

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NEW YORK, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P SmallCap 600:

• Midera Food Processing Inc. (NASD: MFP) will replace Redwood Trust Inc. (NYSE: RWT)  effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, July 8. S&P MidCap 400 constituent The Middleby Corp. (NASD: MIDD) is spinning off Midera Food Processing in a transaction that is expected to close July 7. Redwood Trust is no longer representative of the small cap market space.
• Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE: LEU) will replace Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, July 14. S&P 500 constituent Ares Management Corp. (NYSE: ARES) is acquiring Whitestone REIT in a deal expected to close on or about that date, pending final closing conditions.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date	Index Name		Action	Company Name	Ticker	GICS Sector
July 8, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Addition		Midera Food Processing	MFP	Industrials
July 8, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Deletion		Redwood Trust Inc	RWT	Financials
July 14, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Addition		Centrus Energy	LEU	Energy
July 14, 2026	S&P SmallCap 600	Deletion		Whitestone REIT	WSR	Real Estate

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SOURCE S&P Dow Jones Indices

FAQ

When will Centrus Energy (NYSE: LEU) join the S&P SmallCap 600 index?

Centrus Energy will join the S&P SmallCap 600 on July 14, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Centrus Energy will replace Whitestone REIT before the market opens on that date, pending the Whitestone acquisition by Ares Management.

Why is Centrus Energy (LEU) being added to the S&P SmallCap 600?

Centrus Energy is being added because it will replace Whitestone REIT in the S&P SmallCap 600. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Whitestone is being acquired by Ares Management, prompting the index substitution effective prior to trading on July 14, 2026.

What change is occurring to Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) in the S&P SmallCap 600?

Whitestone REIT will be removed from the S&P SmallCap 600 on July 14, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the deletion coincides with Whitestone’s planned acquisition by Ares Management, with Centrus Energy designated as its index replacement.

When will Midera Food Processing (MFP) be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 index?

Midera Food Processing will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 on July 8, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the addition follows its spin-off from The Middleby Corp and will replace Redwood Trust in the index.

What corporate action leads to Midera Food Processing joining the S&P SmallCap 600?

Midera Food Processing joins the index following a spin-off from The Middleby Corp expected to close July 7, 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Midera will then replace Redwood Trust in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective before trading on July 8.

Which companies are being deleted from the S&P SmallCap 600 in July 2026?

Redwood Trust and Whitestone REIT will be deleted from the S&P SmallCap 600 in July 2026. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Redwood exits on July 8, while Whitestone is removed on July 14 in connection with its planned acquisition.