WM Technology, Inc. Joins Russell 3000®, Russell 2000® and Russell Microcap® Indexes

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WM Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAPS) announces its inclusion in the Russell 3000®, Russell 2000®, and Russell Microcap® Indexes, effective June 27, 2022. This milestone follows its 2021 Nasdaq listing, enhancing accessibility for investors and expanding its shareholder base. The Russell Indexes reconstitution captures the largest 4,000 US stocks, ranked by market capitalization, ensuring MAPS benefits from increased visibility and potential investment opportunities.

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• Inclusion in the Russell 3000®, Russell 2000®, and Russell Microcap® Indexes.
• Increases visibility and accessibility to the investment community.
• Supports expansion of the shareholder base.

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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WM Technology, Inc. (“WM Technology” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MAPS), the leading marketplace and technology solutions provider to the cannabis industry, today announced the Company’s inclusion in the Russell 3000®, Russell 2000® and Russell Microcap® Indexes at the conclusion of the 2022 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on June 27.

"We are thrilled to have been included in the Russell Indexes," said Chris Beals, CEO of WM Technology. “Our addition, on top of our 2021 listing on the Nasdaq, is yet another milestone event that will allow us to be more accessible to the investment community and support us in expanding our shareholder base.”

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 either 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.

For more information on the Russell 3000® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the “Russell Reconstitution” section on the FTSE Russell website at www.ftserussell.com.

About WM Technology

Founded in 2008, WM Technology operates the leading online cannabis marketplace, Weedmaps, with a comprehensive set of eCommerce and compliance software solutions, WM Business, sold to retailers and brands in the U.S. state-legal and Canadian cannabis markets. The Company’s mission is to power a transparent and inclusive global cannabis economy.

The Company’s technology addresses the challenges facing both consumers seeking to understand cannabis products and businesses who serve cannabis users in a legally compliant fashion. Over the past 14 years, the Weedmaps marketplace has become the premier destination for cannabis consumers to discover and browse information regarding cannabis and cannabis products, permitting product discovery and order-ahead for pickup or delivery by participating retailers. WM Business is a set of eCommerce-enablement tools designed to help retailers and brands get the best out of the Weedmaps’ consumer experience, create labor efficiencies, and manage compliance needs.

WM Technology holds a strong belief in the power of cannabis and the importance of enabling safe, legal access to consumers worldwide. Since inception, WM Technology has worked tirelessly, not only to become the most comprehensive platform for consumers, but to build the software solutions that power businesses compliantly in the space, to advocate for legalization, social equity, and licensing in many jurisdictions, and to facilitate further learning through partnering with subject matter experts on providing detailed, accurate information about the plant.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, WM Technology supports remote work for all eligible employees. Visit us at www.weedmaps.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 $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.

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Investor Relations:

investors@weedmaps.com

Media:

Travis Rexroad, Senior Director of Corporate Communications

press@weedmaps.com

Source: WM Technology, Inc.

FAQ

What are the key benefits of WM Technology's inclusion in the Russell indexes?

The inclusion enhances visibility to investors and helps expand the shareholder base.

When did WM Technology get included in the Russell indexes?

WM Technology was included in the Russell indexes effective June 27, 2022.

What is the stock symbol for WM Technology?

The stock symbol for WM Technology is MAPS.

How does the Russell 3000® Index reconstitution work?

The reconstitution ranks the largest 4,000 US stocks by total market capitalization.

What is the significance of being part of the Russell 3000® Index?

Membership means automatic inclusion in either the large-cap or small-cap Russell indexes, enhancing investment opportunities.