NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals to Join Russell 3000® and Microcap® Indexes

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NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: NRBO) will join the Russell 3000 and Microcap Indexes on June 29, 2020, as part of the annual reconstitution process. This inclusion reflects the company’s market acceptance following its reverse merger with Gemphire Therapeutics in December 2019. The Russell Indexes are used by many investors for benchmarking and investment strategies, managing approximately $9 trillion in assets. NeuroBo focuses on developing therapies for neurodegenerative and cardiometabolic diseases with candidates like NB-01 and NB-02, currently advancing through clinical stages.

Positive

• Inclusion in the Russell 3000 and Microcap Indexes enhances visibility to investors.
• Reflects market acceptance post-merger with Gemphire Therapeutics.
• Potential for increased institutional investment due to Russell Index membership.

Negative

• NB-01’s Phase 3 study is postponed due to the global COVID-19 crisis.

BOSTON, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRBO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing multimodal, disease-modifying therapies for neurodegenerative and cardiometabolic diseases, today reported that the company is scheduled to join the broad-market Russell 3000^® and Microcap^® Indexes at the conclusion of the 2020 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on June 29, according to a final list of additions posted June 15.

Annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 8, 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 believe that inclusion in the Russell indexes will meaningfully increase our visibility to the investment community and reflects the market's acceptance of NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals as a publicly traded company since the completion of our reverse merger with Gemphire Therapeutics in December 2019," said Richard J. Kang, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of NeuroBo. "Our scientific activities remain highly focused and we look forward to continuing the development of novel treatments for patients with neurodegenerative and cardiometabolic diseases."

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $9 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 NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals
NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is focused on novel treatments for neurodegenerative and cardiometabolic diseases affecting millions of patients worldwide. The company's multimodal approach has the potential to address multiple underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, alleviate symptoms and slow disease progression. The company's drug candidate, NB-01, for the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN), has been shown in a Phase 2 study to significantly reduce pain symptoms associated with PDN with a superior safety profile when compared to currently available treatments. Due to the global COVID-19 crisis, a planned Phase 3 study is currently postponed. In the interim, NeuroBo is exploring a potential orphan drug indication and/or a nutraceutical pathway targeting chronic pain for NB-01. NeuroBo's drug candidate, NB-02, is focused on the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and neurodegenerative diseases associated with the pathological dysfunction of tau proteins in the brain. The company is also exploring an orphan drug pathway for NB-02. The company's third program, Gemcabene, is focused on developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of dyslipidemia, a serious medical condition that increases the risk of life-threatening cardiovascular disease.

NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals was jointly founded by Dr. Roy Freeman, professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and renowned expert in neuropathic pain, and JK BioPharma Solutions, a biotechnology consulting company, to commercialize natural product-based research into ethical medicines. In December 2019, NeuroBo merged with Gemphire Therapeutics and, through such merger, became listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market and added the Gemcabene family of related assets to its portfolio. For more information visit: https://www.neurobopharma.com.

About FTSE Russell
FTSE Russell is a leading global index provider creating and managing a wide range of indexes, data and analytic solutions to meet client needs across asset classes, style and strategies. Covering 98% of the investable market, FTSE Russell indexes offer a true picture of global markets, combined with the specialist knowledge gained from developing local benchmarks around the world.

FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $16 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 investment funds, ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives. FTSE Russell indexes also provide clients with tools for asset allocation, investment strategy analysis and risk management.

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 index innovation and customer partnership applying the highest industry standards and embracing the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange Group.

For more information, visit www.ftserussell.com  

Forward Looking Statements
Any statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding NeuroBo's pending admission to the Russell 3000^® and Microcap^® Indexes and anticipated increased visibility to the investment community, the development of NeuroBo's product candidates and the therapeutic potential, timing and nature of clinical trials and potential regulatory approval of NeuroBo's clinical programs and pipeline. Forward-looking statements are usually identified by the use of words, such as "believes," "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "may," "potential," "will," "could" and similar expressions. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors and risks. These factors, risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of NeuroBo's Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent NeuroBo's views as of the date hereof. NeuroBo anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. However, while NeuroBo may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, NeuroBo specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing NeuroBo's views as of any date subsequent to the date hereof.

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SOURCE NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FAQ

When will NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals be added to the Russell 3000 Index?

NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals will be added to the Russell 3000 Index on June 29, 2020.

What is the significance of joining the Russell 3000 Index for NRBO?

Joining the Russell 3000 Index increases visibility and could attract more institutional investors.

What is NeuroBo's focus in drug development?

NeuroBo focuses on multimodal therapies for neurodegenerative and cardiometabolic diseases.

What are NB-01 and NB-02 in NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals' pipeline?

NB-01 targets painful diabetic neuropathy, while NB-02 is aimed at treating Alzheimer's disease.

How much in assets are benchmarked against Russell Indexes?

Approximately $9 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell's US indexes.