Richardson Electronics Set to Join Russell 3000® Index
LAFOX, Ill., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: RELL) is set to join the broad-market Russell 3000® Index at the conclusion of the 2023 Russell indexes 35th annual reconstitution, effective after the U.S. market opens on Monday, June 26, 2023, according to a preliminary list of additions posted May 19.
Ed Richardson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer states, “Richardson Electronics’ inclusion in the 2023 Russell 3000® index reflects the success of our strategic plan and the commitment of our employees throughout the world. Over the past 12 months, we have produced significant revenue and earnings growth as we capitalize on new market opportunities and execute against our key growth initiatives. An important driver of our accomplishments is the progress we are making growing our Green Energy Solutions (“GES”) business to support an expanding list of alternative energy, electric vehicles, and green manufacturing customers. The addition of Richardson Electronics into the Russell 3000® Index marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we remain committed to creating long-term value for our shareholders.”
Annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest U.S. stocks as of April 28, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the U.S. all-cap Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000 Index or small-cap Russell 2000 Index as well as 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 $12.1 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell’s US indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.
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ABOUT RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, green energy products, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All of our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and per our supplier code of conduct. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at .
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.
ABOUT FTSE RUSSELL
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FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $20.1 trillion is currently benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. For over 30 years, leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks have chosen FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release includes certain “forward-looking” statements as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release regarding the Company’s business that are not historical facts represent “forward-looking” statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on August 1, 2022, and other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no responsibility to update the “forward-looking” statements in this release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
| For Details Contact: | 40W267 Keslinger Road | |
| Edward J. Richardson | Robert J. Ben | PO BOX 393 |
| Chairman and CEO | EVP & CFO | LaFox, IL 60147-0393 USA |
| Phone: (630) 208-2320 | (630) 208-2203 | (630) 208-2200 | Fax: (630) 208-2550 |
