KINGSEY FALLS, Quebec -- Cascades Inc. says it is pleased to announce that S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC has confirmed that Cascades will be added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index effective June 19, 2017. Cascades will also be added to the SP/TSX Composite Dividend Index.

Mario Plourde, President and CEO, commented: "Our addition to this leading Canadian equity benchmark index is positive recognition of the steps we have taken in recent years to strengthen our platform, to deliver long-term operational and financial improvements, and to provide our partners, investors, clients and employees with measurable and sustainable added value."