AMMO, Inc. Set to Join Russell 2000® Index and Russell Microcap® Index on June 28, 2021

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AMMO, Inc. (Nasdaq: POWW) has been added to the preliminary list of member additions to the Russell 2000® and Russell Microcap® Indexes, effective June 28, 2021. This annual reconstitution captures the largest 4,000 US stocks, enhancing AMMO's liquidity and visibility among institutional investors. With $10.6 trillion in assets benchmarked against these indexes, this inclusion is expected to increase AMMO's appeal in the investment community and supports its long-term shareholder value strategy, according to CEO Fred Wagenhals.

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• Inclusion in the Russell 2000® and Russell Microcap® Indexes enhances liquidity and visibility.
• Access to a broader investor base with approximately $10.6 trillion in assets benchmarked to Russell indexes.
• Inclusion may positively impact AMMO's long-term shareholder value.

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• None.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMMO, Inc. (Nasdaq: POWW) (“AMMO” or the “Company”), a premier American ammunition and munition components manufacturer and technology leader, is pleased to announce it has been included in the June 4^th preliminary list of member additions to the Russell 2000^® Index and the Russell Microcap^® Index, which become effective upon the opening of the US stock markets on June 28, as part of the 2021 Russell indexes reconstitution.

Annual reconstitution of the Russell indexes captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 7, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the Russell 2000^® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 3000^® 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.

Fred Wagenhals, AMMO’s Chairman & CEO, commented that “our Company’s inclusion in the Russell Indexes will increase the liquidity of our stock and overall awareness of AMMO within the investment community, representing an important milestone in the life of our Company.” Mr. Wagenhals further noted that “with an approximate $10.6 trillion in assets benchmarked against Russell’s US indexes, AMMO’s planned addition to the Russell 2000 and Russell Microcap indexes improves our exposure and appeal to institutional investors. We believe our planned inclusion will benefit our ability to continue delivering long-term shareholder value as we grow the Company.”

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 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.

About AMMO, Inc.

With its corporate offices headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. AMMO designs and manufactures products for a variety of aptitudes, including law enforcement, military, sport shooting and self-defense. The Company was founded in 2016 with a vision to change, innovate and invigorate the complacent munitions industry. AMMO promotes branded munitions as well as its patented STREAK^™ Visual Ammunition, /stelTH/^™ subsonic munitions, and armor piercing rounds for military use. For more information, please visit: www.ammo-inc.com.

About GunBroker.com

As an AMMO subsidiary, GunBroker.com is the largest online marketplace dedicated to firearms, hunting, shooting and related products. Aside from merchandise bearing its logo, GunBroker.com currently sells none of the items listed on its website. Third-party sellers list items on the site and Federal and state laws govern the sale of firearms and other restricted items. Ownership policies and regulations are followed using licensed firearms dealers as transfer agents. Launched in 1999, GunBroker.com is an informative, secure and safe way to buy and sell firearms, ammunition, air guns, archery equipment, knives and swords, firearms accessories and hunting/shooting gear online. GunBroker.com promotes responsible ownership of guns and firearms. For more information, please visit: www.gunbroker.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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Forward looking statements may include the words “may,” “could,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect” or “anticipate” or other similar words, or the negative thereof. These forward-looking statements present our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this report. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the dates they are made. You should, however, consult further disclosures and risk factors we include in Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Reports filed on Form 8-K.

Investor Contact:
Rob Wiley, CFO
AMMO, Inc.
Phone: (480) 947-0001
IR@ammo-inc.com

FAQ

When will AMMO, Inc. be added to the Russell 2000® Index?

AMMO, Inc. will be added to the Russell 2000® Index effective June 28, 2021.

What is the significance of AMMO's inclusion in the Russell 2000® Index?

Inclusion in the Russell 2000® Index increases the liquidity of AMMO's stock and enhances its visibility among institutional investors.

How much capital is benchmarked against Russell's US indexes?

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

What benefits does AMMO expect from joining the Russell Microcap® Index?

AMMO expects improved exposure and appeal to institutional investors, which could benefit long-term shareholder value.

Who is the CEO of AMMO, Inc.?

Fred Wagenhals is the CEO of AMMO, Inc.