NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Woodmark Corp. (NASD: AMWD) will replace Nash-Finch Co. (NASD: NAFC) in the S&P SmallCap 600 after the close of trading on Tuesday, November 19. S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Spartan Stores Inc. (NASD: SPTN) is acquiring Nash-Finch in a deal expected to be completed soon pending final approvals.

American Woodmark manufactures and distributes kitchen cabinets and vanities. Headquartered in Winchester, VA, the company will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) Building Products Sub-Industry index.

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