ALBANY, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AngioDynamics (Nasdaq:ANGO), a leading provider of innovative, minimally invasive medical devices for vascular access, surgery, peripheral vascular disease and oncology, announced today it will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index and the GICS Life & Health Insurance sub-industry index after the close of trading on Monday, October 20, 2014.
"Our addition to the S&P 600 Index reflects AngioDynamics' improved operating performance and strong financial results over the past few years," said Joseph M. DeVivo, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We anticipate it will broaden our stock ownership and increase trading liquidity in our shares. This is a significant milestone, and we are proud of the hard work and dedication of the organization which led to AngioDynamics being added to this index of high-quality firms."
The S&P SmallCap 600 Index consists of 600 small capitalization stocks defined as companies with market capitalizations between $400 million and $1.8 billion. Other criteria include financial viability, stock trading liquidity, public float size and corporate governance structure.
About AngioDynamics
AngioDynamics Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, minimally invasive medical devices used by professional healthcare providers for vascular access, surgery, peripheral vascular disease and oncology. AngioDynamics' diverse product lines include market-leading ablation systems, fluid management systems, vascular access products, angiographic products and accessories, angioplasty products, drainage products, thrombolytic products and venous products. More information is available at www.AngioDynamics.com.
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