Ares Management Set to Join S&P 500; Sezzle and Vital Farms to Join S&P SmallCap 600
Prnewswire·2025-12-08 22:57

Core Points - S&P Dow Jones Indices announced changes to the S&P 500 and S&P SmallCap 600 indices, effective December 11 and December 15, 2025 [1][4] Group 1: S&P 500 Changes - Ares Management (Ticker: ARES) will be added to the S&P 500, replacing Kellanova (Ticker: K) which is being acquired by Mars Inc. [1][4] - The acquisition of Kellanova is expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions [4] Group 2: S&P SmallCap 600 Changes - Vital Farms (Ticker: VITL) will replace Heidrick & Struggles International (Ticker: HSII) in the S&P SmallCap 600, with the latter being acquired by Advent International and Corvex Private Equity [1][4] - Sezzle (Ticker: SEZL) will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600, replacing Vital Energy (Ticker: VTLE), which is being acquired by Crescent Energy Co. [1][4] - The changes for the S&P SmallCap 600 will take effect on December 11 and December 15, 2025 [1]