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Standard & Poor's Announces Changes to U.S. Indices NEW YORK, June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 indices after the close of trading on Friday, July 1: * S&P MidCap 400 constituent Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:STZ) will replace Great Lakes Chemical Corp. (NYSE:GLK) in the S&P 500. Great Lakes Chemical is being acquired by S&P MidCap 400 constituent Crompton Corp. (NYSE:CK) in a deal that is still subject to final approvals. The Corporate Executive Board Co. (NASD: EXBD) will replace Constellation Brands in the S&P MidCap 400. * EnPro Industries Inc. (NYSE:NPO) will replace Thomas Industries Inc. (NYSE:TII) in the S&P SmallCap 600. Thomas Industries is being acquired by fellow S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Gardner Denver Inc. (NYSE:GDI) in a deal expected to close on or about that date. Standard & Poor's will monitor these transactions, and post any relevant updates on its website: http://www.standardandpoors.com/. Constellation Brands is a producer and marketer of alcoholic beverages, with a broad portfolio of wine, imported beer and distilled spirits brands. Headquartered in Fairport, NY, the company will be added to the S&P 500 GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) Distillers & Vintners Sub-Industry Index. The Corporate Executive Board provides best-practices research and analysis, focusing on corporate strategy, operations and general management issues. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company will be added to the S&P MidCap 400 GICS Diversified Commercial & Professional Services Sub- Industry Index. EnPro Industries manufactures sealing products, metal polymer and filament wound bearings, compressor systems, and diesel and dual-fuel engines for industrial applications. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, the company will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 GICS Industrial Machinery Sub-Industry Index. Following is a summary of the changes: S&P 500 INDEX - July 1, 2005 COMPANY GICS GICS ECONOMIC SUB-INDUSTRY SECTOR ADDED Constellation Brands Consumer Staples Distillers & Vintners DELETED Great Lakes Chemical Materials Specialty Chemicals S&P MIDCAP 400 INDEX - July 1, 2005 COMPANY GICS GICS ECONOMIC SUB-INDUSTRY SECTOR ADDED Corporate Executive Board Industrials Diversified Commercial & Professional Services DELETED Constellation Brands Consumer Staples Distillers & Vintners S&P SMALLCAP 600 INDEX - July 1, 2005 COMPANY GICS GICS ECONOMIC SUB-INDUSTRY SECTOR ADDED EnPro Industries Industrials Industrial Machinery DELETED Thomas Industries Industrials Industrial Machinery Additions to and deletions from an S&P equity index do not in any way reflect an opinion on the investment merits of the companies concerned. About Standard & Poor's Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is the world's foremost provider of independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research, data and valuations. With 6,000 employees in 21 countries, Standard & Poor's is an essential part of the world's financial infrastructure, and has played a leading role for more than 140 years in providing investors with the independent benchmarks they need to feel more confident about their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visit http://www.standardandpoors.com/. Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, BusinessWeek and McGraw-Hill Education. The Corporation has more than 290 offices in 37 countries. Sales in 2004 were $5.3 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/. DATASOURCE: Standard & Poor's CONTACT: David M. Blitzer, Ph.D. Managing Director & Chairman of the Index Committee +1-212-438-3907 Web site: http://www.standardandpoors.com/

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