NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bloomberg Indices announced the following changes to the Bloomberg 500 (B500) Index, effective prior to the open of trading on Thursday, September 10, 2026, to coincide with the September reconstitution of the index. The B500 contains 500 of the most highly capitalized US companies, weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization, representing more than USD 60 trillion in aggregate market capitalization.

Ten new firms will enter the index: Revolution Medicines Inc. (RVMD UW Equity), Flex Ltd. (FLEX UW Equity), Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO UW Equity), Casey’s General Stores Inc. (CASY UW Equity), Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc. (SUNB UN Equity), Carpenter Technology (CRS UN Equity), Curtiss-Wright Corp. (CW UN Equity), ATI Inc. (ATI UN Equity), AerCap Holdings NV (AER UN Equity) and KeyCorp (KEY UN Equity).

The additions span the Industrials, Financials, Technology, Consumer Staples, Materials and HealthCare Bloomberg Industry Classification System (BICS) sectors, in descending order of representation. The additions of Flex Ltd. and Casey’s General Stores will double the representation of the Electronics Manufacturing Services/Original Design Manufacturer and Food & Drug Stores BICS sub-industries, respectively.

Thirteen firms will be removed from the index, with removals concentrated primarily in the Consumer Discretionary, Technology and Industrials BICS sectors. The removal of APIV PLC and Versigent PLC will result in the two securities currently representing the Auto Parts BICS sub-industry leaving the index.

Following is the list of membership changes:

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TORONTO, Aug. 26, 2026 /CNW/ — abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC (TSX: FAP) (UEN: T21VC0235H) (the “Company”), a closed-end investment company trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, is providing details on the methodology used to determine whether the Company’s Trading Discount Redemption Trigger has been met.

On March 14, 2025, shareholders approved amendments to the Company’s Constitution such that shareholders would be permitted to tender for redemption, when the redemption conditions are met, up to 100% of the outstanding shares. 

The redemption conditions are such that shares will be offered for redemption if the volume weighted average trading price of the Shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange during the 12-month period ending on the last Business Day of December of each year, represents a discount to the average daily net asset value per Share during such period greater than 12.0%.

The “volume weighted average trading price of the Shares” is determined using the Company’s daily closing Share price on the Toronto Stock Exchange, weighted by each day’s trading volume over the applicable 12-month measurement period.

The Company remains committed to maintaining clear and consistent communications with shareholders regarding its discount management mechanisms and other matters affecting shareholder value.

Important Information
Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Company’s investment performance from the amount of the Company’s current distribution. The amounts and sources of distributions set out above are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The final determination of the source of all distributions made in 2026 will be made after the end of the 2026 calendar year. The actual amounts and sources of distributions for tax reporting purposes will depend on the Company’s results during the remainder of the calendar year and are subject to changes in applicable tax regulations. Information for tax reporting purposes will be provided to the Company’s shareholders on Form T5 in February 2027.

Shares of closed-end funds are listed for trading on national securities exchanges and are bought and sold in the secondary market. The market price of a fund’s shares is determined by supply and demand and may be greater than (a “premium”) or less than (a “discount”) the fund’s net asset value (NAV). A fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and investors may receive more or less than their original investment upon the sale of shares. There is no assurance that a fund will achieve its investment objective. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

The trading price of a closed-end fund’s shares may be influenced by various factors, including market conditions, investor sentiment, and other external forces, and is not directly controlled by the fund, its Board of Directors, or its investment adviser. As a result, shares may trade at a premium to or discount from NAV at any given time. A premium to NAV may not be sustained, and a discount to NAV may increase or decrease over time. Investors should consider these risks when purchasing or selling closed-end fund shares.

Shareholders whose fund shares trade at a premium to NAV and who participate in the fund’s dividend reinvestment plan should be aware that distributions may be reinvested at prices above NAV, which may adversely affect investment results.

About Aberdeen Investments
Aberdeen Investments and Aberdeen Investments Global are the registered marketing names in Canada for abrdn Canada Limited, and abrdn Investments Luxembourg S.A. abrdn Canada Limited (“abrdn”) is registered as a Portfolio Manager and Exempt Market Dealer in all provinces and territories of Canada as well as an Investment Fund Manager in the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Aberdeen Investments is among the world’s largest asset managers, with decades of experience overseeing closed-end funds dating back to the 1980s. As of June 30, 2026, the firm had approximately $527 billion in assets under management. Closed-end funds represent a core component of Aberdeen Investments’ client franchise in both the U.S. and global markets. Aberdeen and its affiliates currently manage 28 closed-end funds – 17 available in the U.S. and 11 outside the U.S. – totaling $28.3 billion in assets as of June 30, 2026.

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Leading Sustainability Consulting Firm to Bring a “Day of Action” to Help Companies Turn Climate and Nature into Measurable Business Value

GLOUCESTER, Mass., Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pure Strategies, a sustainability consulting firm empowering brands and retailers to realize meaningful environmental and social improvement, is offering a full day of workshops, panels, and small group discussions during Climate Week NYC. The “Day of Action” program, being held Wednesday, September 23, 2026, is designed to help companies advance climate and nature strategies and turn sustainability investment into measurable returns.

Pure Strategies “Day of Action” offers a variety of discussions and workshop sessions. The agenda includes leading companies and experts from Walmart, Ceres, Kenvue, King Arthur Baking Company, Nestle, Takeda, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), Trillium Asset Management, World Wildlife Fund and others. The program also offers unique experiences throughout the day to connect attendees with peers and share ideas about the purpose and value of this work.

Day of Action Program Overview, see more details and how to register on the Pure Strategies website: 

Guided Nature Walk on the Highline with Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Start your Day of Action outdoors on the NYC Highline. Join Dr. Amanda Rodewald, Garvin Professor and Senior Director of Conservation Science at Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Cornell University, for a guided bird identification walk.

Breakfast with Sustainability Leaders: Integrating Climate and Nature to Minimize Risk and Build Resilience, organized by Pure Strategies and Ceres, exploring the business value of climate and nature programs.

Morning fireside chat with Jerome Del Porto, Vice President, Head of Sustainability, Walmart, followed by a panel session: Realizing Returns from Climate and Nature Strategies with Jennifer Duran, Global Head of Sustainability at Kenvue, Yann Wyss, Global Head of Public Affairs, Nestle, Kyle Cahill, Head, Global Environmental Sustainability Disclosure and Engagement, Takeda, and Sahas Apte, CFA, Portfolio Manager & Equity Research Analyst, Trillium Asset Management, and a representative from the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).

Afternoon discussions and Interactive Workshop: Land Sector Actions for Climate, Nature, and Business Value will feature Karen Mo, Director, Nature Research and Partnerships, Food and Forest, Ceres, Suzanne McDowell, Vice President, Social & Environmental Impact, King Arthur Baking Company, Akiva Fishman, Director, Nature-based Solutions, Forests, World Wildlife Fund, and others. The workshop will focus on turning land sector goals into investable, scalable action.

The full Day of Action program will conclude with an evening Social Hour, with Billion Oyster Project, to wind down the day with fresh oysters and an opportunity to connect with peers, share ideas, and continue the conversation.

Registration is required for all events, with no fee for registration. Interested companies can make an inquiry about any/all sessions and learn more about the program by visiting the Pure Strategies website: https://purestrategies.com/events/climateweeknyc2026/

Who should register and attend?
Business professionals from any industry and those from companies at any stage of progress on climate and nature strategies that have an interest in taking action to move corporate climate and nature ambitions forward.

“Pure Strategies ambitious “Day of Action” program during Climate Week NYC provides attendees the opportunity to learn from experts and leading organizations,” said Tim Greiner, Managing Director and Co-founder of Pure Strategies. “The program also offers a venue to network with peers and explore how integrating climate and nature strategies turns into an investment that reduces risk, builds resilience, and delivers financial and societal returns.”

Companies can learn more and request an invitation here: https://purestrategies.com/events/climateweeknyc2026/

About Pure Strategies, Inc.
Pure Strategies has been transforming business through sustainability performance since 1998. Our team brings expertise to our clients to initiate and enhance existing sustainability programs by setting meaningful sustainability goals, devising effective management strategies, and making changes to products and supply chains that deliver value to the business and society. Our clients include Ben & Jerry’s, Dollar Tree, MegaFood, Sephora, Seventh Generation, Stonyfield Farm, VF Corporation, Walmart, and over one hundred others. Pure Strategies is proud to be a Co-Founder of The Chemical Footprint Project, a pioneer member of the Science Based Targets Network Corporate Engagement Program, a member of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), and a Certified B Corporation since 2017.

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