>>> STOXX 600 CHANGES: announced overnight effective 22/12

STOXX 600 CHANGES: changes announced overnight effective Dec 22nd

Stocks joining index are: Mediaset Espana, CSR, BB Biotech, Micro Focus Intl, Dialog Semiconductor, Deutsche Annington, AA Plc, NN Group.

Stocks leaving index: Telekom Austria, Ratos B, Sky Deutschland, Petroleum Geo-Services, Fugro, Cairn Energy, Afren, Aker Solutions