TreeHouse Foods exits S&P SmallCap 600 after private equity buyout
TreeHouse Foods Inc. will leave the S&P SmallCap 600 index next year. The change follows an acquisition deal with European private equity firm Investindustrial S.A. The transition will take place before trading opens on February 11, 2026.
Investindustrial S.A. and its affiliates are buying TreeHouse Foods, a major player in processed foods. The deal is nearing completion, though final closing conditions remain. Once finished, the acquisition could help TreeHouse expand, restructure, and focus on profitable brands.
On the same date, Merchants Bancorp (NASD: MBIN) will take TreeHouse's place in the S&P SmallCap 600. The index adjustment reflects the ownership shift and ensures continuity in the small-cap benchmark.
The removal of TreeHouse Foods from the S&P SmallCap 600 marks the end of its independent listing. Merchants Bancorp will join the index in its place, effective February 11, 2026. The change aligns with the completion of the private equity acquisition.
