GreenBox POS set to join Russell 3000® and Russell Microcap® Indexes

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GreenBox POS (NASDAQ: GBOX) announced its inclusion in the Russell 3000 and Russell Microcap Indexes, effective June 28, 2021. This recognition underscores the company's rising profile in the capital markets as it prepares to launch smart contract token technology. Inclusion in these indexes enhances liquidity and increases exposure to institutional investors, with approximately $10.6 trillion in assets benchmarked against Russell indexes. This move is expected to support GreenBox's growth and strategic initiatives in the financial technology sector.

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• Inclusion in the Russell 3000 and Russell Microcap Indexes enhances liquidity for GBOX.
• Increased exposure to institutional investors and index funds.
• Affirms GreenBox's growth potential in the financial technology sector.

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• None.

SAN DIEGO, CA, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GreenBox POS (NASDAQ: GBOX) ("GreenBox" or the "Company"), an emerging financial technology company leveraging proprietary blockchain ledger and forthcoming smart contract token technology is set to join the broad-market Russell 3000^® and Russell Microcap Indexes at the conclusion of the 2021 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on June 28, according to a preliminary list of additions posted June 4.

Annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 7, 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. 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.

“We are incredibly proud to be selected for inclusion in the Russell 3000 and Russell Microcap Indexes demonstrating GreenBox’s rising profile in and commitment to the capital markets,” said Ben Errez, Chairman of GreenBox POS. “As we prepare to deploy our smart-contract token technology and disrupt the financial technology space, being added to the Russell indexes increases our stocks liquidity and raises our exposure to a wide range of institutions, investors, and index funds that reference them, facilitating the Company’s growth.”

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $10.6 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.

About GreenBox POS

GreenBox POS (NASDAQ: GBOX) is an emerging financial technology company leveraging proprietary blockchain ledger and forthcoming smart contact token technology. The Company's applications enable an end-to-end suite of turnkey financial products, reducing fraud and improving the efficiency of handling large-scale commercial processing volumes for its merchant clients globally. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.greenboxpos.com.

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 $17.9 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 Disclaimer

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set out in the Company's SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations Contact
Mark Schwalenberg
MZ Group - MZ North America
312-261-6430
GBOX@mzgroup.us
www.mzgroup.us

FAQ

What indices will GreenBox POS be included in?

GreenBox POS will be included in the Russell 3000 and Russell Microcap Indexes effective June 28, 2021.

How does GreenBox POS's inclusion in Russell indexes affect investors?

Inclusion increases GBOX's liquidity and boosts exposure to institutional investors, impacting stock performance positively.

What is the significance of the Russell 3000 Index?

The Russell 3000 Index captures the largest US stocks and serves as a benchmark for investment managers, with significant assets indexed to it.

When will GreenBox POS's inclusion in the Russell indexes take effect?

The inclusion will take effect after the US market opens on June 28, 2021.