Tortoise Announces Constituent Changes Due to Corporate Action
CropEnergies AG (Xetra:CE2 GY) is being removed from Tortoise Recycling Decarbonization Index and Tortoise Recycling Decarbonization UCITS Index due to its acquisition by Suedzucker AG. The removal took effect on February 21, 2024, without the need for special rebalancing.
The removal of CropEnergies AG from the Tortoise Recycling Decarbonization Index and its UCITS counterpart due to the acquisition by Suedzucker AG is a strategic move that may influence the index's performance. Index composition plays a crucial role in risk distribution and potential returns for investors. The pro-rata redistribution of the deleted constituent's weight ensures that the index maintains its balance without necessitating a special rebalancing. However, this change might alter the exposure of the index to certain market sectors, potentially affecting the risk profile and the performance against the market benchmarks.
Investors and fund managers who track these indices should closely monitor the performance impact of this removal. The change in composition could lead to a temporary increase in volatility as the market adjusts to the new structure. Additionally, the removal of a constituent often prompts a review of the index's diversification strategy and may lead to the inclusion of new companies that align with the index's thematic focus on recycling and decarbonization.
The acquisition of CropEnergies AG by Suedzucker AG and the subsequent removal of CropEnergies from the RCYCL and RECYCLE indices is a transaction that could have financial implications for both the indices and the companies involved. From a financial perspective, the acquisition could be viewed as a consolidation move within the industry, potentially leading to operational synergies and cost savings for Suedzucker AG.
For the indices, the removal of a constituent company may affect the overall market capitalization and liquidity. It is also important to consider the impact on investors holding index-linked financial products, such as ETFs or mutual funds, as the change in index composition could affect the value of their investments. The pro-rata distribution of the deleted constituent's weight to the remaining index constituents could result in a minor reshuffling of portfolio allocations, necessitating adjustments by portfolio managers.
The acquisition of CropEnergies AG, a company involved in the production of renewable energy from biomass, by Suedzucker AG, highlights a trend in the industry towards consolidation and could have implications for sustainable investing. The indices in question are focused on recycling and decarbonization, sectors that are increasingly relevant in the context of global efforts to combat climate change.
Investors with a focus on sustainability will be interested in how this acquisition aligns with environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and whether the combined entity will continue to meet the thematic focus of the indices. The removal of CropEnergies and the adjustment of the indices may also prompt sustainable investors to reassess the ESG credentials of the new index composition and consider the long-term sustainability and performance implications of these changes.
02/22/2024 - 05:35 PM
OVERLAND PARK, KS / ACCESSWIRE / February 22, 2024 / Tortoise today announced that CropEnergies AG (Xetra:CE2 GY) will be removed from the Tortoise Recycling Decarbonization IndexSM (RCYCL) and the Tortoise Recycling Decarbonization UCITSSM Index (RECYCLE), as a result of the approved acquisition by Suedzucker AG. Due to the acquisition, CE2 GY was removed from both indices at market open on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
As per index methodology, special rebalancing is not required for either of the indices and the deleted constituent's weight will be distributed pro-rata to remaining index constituents.
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The Tortoise Recycling Decarbonization IndexSM is a modified capitalization weighted index that tracks the performance of companies involved in waste-to-energy and recycling technologies that trade on developed and developing market exchanges. Waste-to-Energy is the process of generating energy from waste such as garbage, animal manure, agriculture products and/or animal fats and thus includes companies that produce renewable natural gas and diesel as well as ethanol. Recycling includes companies that recycle plastic waste, lithium-ion batteries as well as carbon capture sequestration.
The Tortoise Recycling Decarbonization UCITS IndexSM is a modified capitalization weighted index that tracks the performance of companies involved in waste-to-energy and recycling technologies that trade on developed and developing market exchanges. The Index includes an assessment of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.Waste-to-Energy is the process of generating energy from waste such as garbage, animal manure, agriculture products and/or animal fats and thus includes companies that produce renewable natural gas and diesel as well as ethanol. Recycling includes companies that recycle plastic waste, lithium-ion batteries as well as carbon capture sequestration.
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Why is CropEnergies AG (CE2 GY) being removed from the Tortoise Recycling Decarbonization Index?
CropEnergies AG is being removed from the index due to its acquisition by Suedzucker AG.
When did the removal of CropEnergies AG from the indices take place?
The removal of CropEnergies AG from both indices occurred on February 21, 2024.
Was special rebalancing required for the indices after the removal of CropEnergies AG?
No, special rebalancing was not required for either of the indices following the removal of CropEnergies AG.
How will the weight of the deleted constituent be handled in the indices?
The weight of CropEnergies AG will be distributed pro-rata to the remaining index constituents.
