UPDATE - Rekor Set To Join Russell Microcap Index®

COLUMBIA, Md., June 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rekor Systems, Inc, (REKR) (“Rekor”) Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:REKR)("Rekor"), a Maryland-based company providing real-time roadway intelligence through AI-driven decisions, announced today that the Company has been added to the ^® at the conclusion of the 2020 Russell Indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the U.S. market opens on June 29, according to a final list of additions posted June 15.

“Being added to the Russell Microcap Index^® provides increased visibility and stature within the investment community and signifies the value we are creating for our shareholders. We look forward to continuing the hard work that we’ve begun, continuing our go-to-market strategy and delivering strong growth to our investors,” said Eyal Hen, CFO, Rekor.

Membership in the Russell Microcap Index^®, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell Indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.

Russell Indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $9 trillion in assets are benchmarked against The Russell US Indexes. Russell Indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.

About Rekor Systems, Inc.

Rekor (Nasdaq: REKR) is a Maryland-based company providing real-time roadway intelligence through AI-driven decisions. Rekor bridges commercial and government sectors with actionable, real-time vehicle recognition data to enable informed decisions faster, and with greater outcomes. Rekor is transforming industries like Public Safety, Customer Experience, and Smart Cities in more than 70 countries across the globe with smarter, quicker, cost-competitive vehicle recognition solutions for security, revenue discovery and recovery, public safety, electronic toll collection, brand loyalty, parking operations, logistics, and traffic management. We use the power of artificial intelligence to analyze video streams and transform them into AI-driven decisions by our clients. Our machine learning software can turn most IP cameras into highly accurate and affordable vehicle recognition devices used to help protect lives, increase brand loyalty, and enhance operations and logistics, without the need to install expensive new infrastructure. We make what was once considered impossible, possible. To learn more please visit our website: .

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