BUZZ-Freshworks stock rises ahead of inclusion in S&P SmallCap 600 Index
路透社2026/10/06 08:36October 6 — Software development company Freshworks Inc (FRSH.O) saw its shares rise by 4.3% to $13.79 in pre-market trading. The company will replace BioLife Solutions (BLFS.O) in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, effective before market open on October 8, according to an announcement released after the U.S. stock market closed on Monday. BLFS is set to be acquired later this year by Repligen Corp (RGEN.O), pending regulatory and shareholder approval. According to data from London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), as of the previous trading session's close, FRSH had a market value of $3.45 billions. As of the last close, the stock had gained 7.9% so far this year. (For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters provides automated translations of its reports into several other languages. Because automated translations may contain errors or lack necessary context, Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of the translations and provides them for the convenience of readers only. Reuters assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of automated translation features.)
October 6 - ** Software development company Freshworks Inc (FRSH.O) rose 4.3% to $13.79 in pre-market trading
** The company will replace BioLife Solutions (BLFS.O) in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, effective before the market opens on October 8—this was announced after the US market closed on Monday
** BLFS (link) will be acquired later this year by Repligen Corp RGEN.O, a transaction still subject to regulatory and shareholder approval
** According to data from London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), as of the previous trading session close, FRSH had a market capitalization of $3.45 billion
** As of the last close, the stock is up 7.9% year-to-date
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