Dish Network Set to Join S&P 500

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    MARCH 7, 2017BYPRESS RELEASE
    Dish Network Set to Join S&P 500


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    NEW YORK,March 6, 2017/PRNewswire/ — DISH Network Corp. (NASD: DISH) will replace Linear Technology Corp. (NASD: LLTC) in the S&P 500 effective prior to the open onMonday, March 13. S&P 500 constituent Analog Devices Inc. (NASD: ADI) is acquiring Linear Technology in a deal expected to be completed soon pending final closing conditions.

    DISH Network provides pay-tv services. Headquartered inEnglewood, CO, the company will be added to the S&P 500 GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) Cable & Satellite Sub-Industry index.

    Following is a summary of the change:

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