Mesoblast (Nasdaq:MESO; ASX:MSB), a global leader in allogeneic cellular medicines for inflammatory diseases, has announced its upcoming addition to the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (NBI). The inclusion will be effective after the U.S. market opens on December 23, 2024, as part of the annual reconstitution of the 2024 Nasdaq index. The NBI includes Nasdaq-listed companies classified as Biotechnology or Pharmaceuticals according to the Industry Classification Benchmark. Companies must meet specific eligibility requirements, including minimum market capitalization and average daily trading volume criteria. The index operates under a modified capitalization-weighted methodology, with constituent selection occurring annually in December.