Kubient Set to Join Russell Microcap® Index

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Kubient, Inc. (NasdaqCM: KBNT) announced its upcoming inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index effective June 28, 2021, following the annual reconstitution. This membership will enhance its equity profile and access to a broader investment community. Kubient's founder, Paul Roberts, highlighted this as a pivotal step in their growth strategy, aiming to transform digital advertising through audience-based marketing. The Russell indexes benchmark approximately $10.6 trillion in assets, indicating significant market recognition for Kubient's platform.

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• Inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index effective June 28, 2021, enhancing visibility.
• Expected to attract institutional interest and improve liquidity.
• Indicates strong market position and growth potential in the digital advertising sector.

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NEW YORK, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kubient, Inc. (NasdaqCM: KBNT, KBNTW) ("Kubient" or the "Company"), a cloud-based software platform for digital advertising, is set to join the Russell Microcap® Index 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.

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 pleased to join the Russell Microcap® Index, as it will help expand our equity profile across the broader investment community," said Kubient Founder, Chairman, CSO, and Interim CEO Paul Roberts. "This milestone marks an encouraging next step in our capital markets journey in conjunction with our growth trajectory on the business front. As we continue to onboard more qualified and accomplished team members and execute against our sales & go-to-market strategies, we are primed for a successful 2021 and beyond in our mission to transform the digital advertising industry to audience-based marketing."

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 Microcap® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the "Russell Reconstitution" section on the FTSE Russell website.

About Kubient
Kubient is a technology company with a mission to transform the digital advertising industry to audience-based marketing. Kubient's next generation cloud-based infrastructure enables efficient marketplace liquidity for buyers and sellers of digital advertising. The Kubient Audience Cloud is a flexible open marketplace for advertisers and publishers to reach, monetize and connect their audiences. The Company's platform provides a transparent programmatic environment with proprietary artificial intelligence-powered pre-bid ad fraud prevention, and proprietary real-time bidding (RTB) marketplace automation for the digital out of home industry. The Audience Cloud is the solution for brands and publishers that demand transparency and the ability to reach audiences across all channels and ad formats. For additional information, please visit https://kubient.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.

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Kubient Investor Relations
Gateway Investor Relations
Matt Glover and Tom Colton
T: 1-949-574-3860
Kubient@gatewayir.com 

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FAQ

What is the significance of Kubient joining the Russell Microcap® Index?

Kubient's inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index enhances its visibility and access to institutional investors, potentially improving liquidity and attracting more investment.

When will Kubient be included in the Russell Microcap® Index?

Kubient will be included in the Russell Microcap® Index effective June 28, 2021.

How much in assets are benchmarked against the Russell indexes?

Approximately $10.6 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell's US indexes.

Who is the founder of Kubient?

The founder of Kubient is Paul Roberts.

What is Kubient's business focus?

Kubient focuses on transforming the digital advertising industry through audience-based marketing and providing a cloud-based infrastructure for efficient marketplace liquidity.