German financial institution Deutsche Bank, energy company Siemens Energy, defense firm Rheinmetall, and other companies have now made their formal announcements.
Changes in European Stock Indices: September 22, 2025
In a significant reshuffling of European stock indices, several companies have been added, removed, and placed under review. Here's a breakdown of the changes in the Stoxx Europe 600 and the Stoxx Eastern Europe 50.
Stoxx Europe 600
- Embracer Group (Sweden) has been downgraded from the Stoxx Europe 600, marking a shift in the gaming industry's representation in the index.
- Fraport, the Frankfurt Airport operator, has been added to the Stoxx Europe 600, reflecting the recovery and growth of the aviation sector.
- Gerresheimer, a German pharmaceutical and healthcare company, is in transition and attempting recovery, but remains in the index for now.
- Carl Zeiss Meditec, Gerresheimer, and Redcare Pharmacy have also been downgraded from the Stoxx Europe 600.
- Verallia (France) has been downgraded from the Stoxx Europe 600, following a period of underperformance.
- Zegona Communications, Abivax, Unicaja Banco, Camurus, Nordex, and Flatexdegiro have been added to the Stoxx Europe 600, signifying their growing importance in various sectors.
- Just Group has also been added to the Stoxx Europe 600, reflecting the index's expanding focus on the insurance sector.
Stoxx Eastern Europe 50
- The Polish energy conglomerate PGE (Polska Grupa Energetyczna) has been added to the Stoxx Eastern Europe 50, reflecting the growing importance of the Polish energy sector in the region.
- The Polish retail companies CCC and Zabaka Group have been downgraded from the Stoxx Eastern Europe 50, indicating a shift in the retail landscape in the region.
- The Polish IT conglomerate Assenco Poland has been added to the Stoxx Eastern Europe 50, highlighting the growing relevance of the Polish IT sector.
Companies Under Review
Several companies, including Kion, ProSiebenSat.1, Redcare Pharmacy, Rheinmetall, TeamViewer, Thyssenkrupp, are currently under review in the Stoxx 600. Their future in the index remains uncertain as the review process continues.
These changes in the European stock indices reflect the evolving economic landscape and the ongoing transformation of various sectors. As always, investors are advised to closely monitor these developments and adjust their portfolios accordingly.
