Focus Universal Set to Join Russell 2000 Index

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Focus Universal Inc. (NASDAQ:FCUV) is set to join the Russell 2000 Index following the annual reconstitution effective June 27, 2022. This inclusion allows the company to enhance its visibility among institutional investors and highlights its growth in the market since its Nasdaq listing in August 2021. The Russell indexes, which capture the largest U.S. stocks, are benchmarks for approximately $12 trillion in assets. Focus Universal is recognized for its patented IoT and 5G technologies aimed at solving critical industry challenges and improving operational efficiency.

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• Inclusion in the Russell 2000 Index enhances visibility and credibility among institutional investors.
• Following its Nasdaq listing, the company is gaining broader market exposure and recognition.

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ONTARIO, CANADA and LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 21, 2022 / Focus Universal Inc. (NASDAQ:FCUV) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a provider of patented hardware and software design technologies for Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G, is set to join the broad-market Russell 2000 ^® Index at the conclusion of the 2022 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the U.S. market opens on June 27, according to a preliminary list of additions posted June 3.

Annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 6, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the US 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.

"We are pleased to have earned our inclusion in the Russell 2000® Index, one of the most widely cited performance benchmarks for emerging U.S. companies," said Dr. Desheng Wang, CEO of Focus Universal. "This is an important milestone for Focus Universal after listing on the Nasdaq earlier in August last year and up listing to the Nasdaq Global Markets this year increasing our exposure to a broader investment community as we progress our company's vision of five disruptive IoT technology platforms to solve the major problems facing hardware design and production, software design and network communication facing both industries today."

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $12 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell's US indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.

For more information on the Russell 3000 ^® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the "Russell Reconstitution" section on the FTSE Russell website.

Focus Universal:

Focus Universal Inc. (NasdaqGM: FCUV) is a provider of patented hardware and software design technologies for Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G. The company has developed five disruptive patented technologies to solve the major problems facing hardware design, hardware production, software design and network communication facing both industries today. These technologies combined have the potential to reduce costs, product development timelines and energy usage, while increasing range, speed, efficiency, and security for these industries.

About FTSE Russell:

FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally.

FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $20 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.

A core set of universal principles guides FTSE Russell index design and management: a transparent rules-based methodology is informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance and embraces the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is also focused on index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering.

FTSE Russell is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange Group.

For more information, visit www.ftserussell.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and the completion of the public offering on the anticipated terms or at all, and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the preliminary prospectus filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Focus Universal specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Skyline Corporate Communications Group,LLC
Lisa Gray
One Rockefeller Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10020
Office: (646) 893-5835
lisa@skylineccg.com

For company inquiries, please contact:
Investor Relations
626-802-5416
ir@focusuniversal.com

SOURCE: Focus Universal Inc.

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FAQ

When will Focus Universal join the Russell 2000 Index?

Focus Universal will join the Russell 2000 Index on June 27, 2022.

What is the significance of Focus Universal's inclusion in the Russell 2000?

Inclusion in the Russell 2000 provides increased visibility and access to a wider pool of institutional investors.

How does Focus Universal's technology impact the market?

Focus Universal's patented IoT and 5G technologies aim to solve key problems in hardware and software design, potentially reducing costs and improving efficiency.

What is the market capitalization ranking for Russell indexes?

The Russell indexes are based on the largest U.S. stocks, ranked by total market capitalization as of May 6.

What assets are benchmarked against the Russell indexes?

Approximately $12 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell indexes.