PyroGenesis Joins Two FTSE Russell Indexes
On September 20, 2021, PyroGenesis Canada (NASDAQ: PYR) announced its inclusion in both the FTSE Global Total Cap Index and the FTSE Global Micro Cap Index. These changes take effect immediately, enhancing the company's visibility and liquidity in the market. This milestone reflects PyroGenesis's commitment to its business strategy aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through advanced plasma technologies. The FTSE indices are widely used benchmarks in investment, with over $17.9 trillion currently benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes.
- Inclusion in the FTSE Global Total Cap and Micro Cap Indexes enhances visibility and liquidity.
- Potential increase in investment interest from institutional and retail investors.
- None.
MONTREAL, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (NASDAQ: PYR) (TSX: PYR) (FRA: 8PY), a high-tech Company (hereinafter referred to as the “Company” or “PyroGenesis”), that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs), is pleased to announced today that it has been added to the FTSE Global Total Cap Index and FTSE Global Micro Cap Index, following the semi-annual reconstitution, which takes effect at the start of trading today, September 20, 2021.
The FTSE Global Total Cap Index is a market-capitalization weighted index representing the performance of large, mid and small cap stocks, across emerging and developed companies. The FTSE Global Micro Cap Index provides deep representation of micro cap stocks. Both indexes are used as the basis for performance benchmarks and investment products, such as funds, derivatives, and exchange-traded funds by investment professionals globally.
“We are incredibly pleased to join both the FTSE Global Total Cap Index and the FTSE Global Micro Cap Index,” said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, President and Chair of PyroGenesis. “These additions reflect our continued commitment to executing on our business strategy and driving value for our shareholders. We believe that inclusion in these indexes will help improve awareness, liquidity, and exposure of our securities within the global community of institutional and retail investors.”
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About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a high-tech company, is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions which reduce greenhouse gases (GHG), and are economically attractive alternatives to conventional “dirty” processes. PyroGenesis has created proprietary, patented and advanced plasma technologies that are being vetted and adopted by multiple multibillion dollar industry leaders in four massive markets: iron ore pelletization, aluminum, waste management, and additive manufacturing. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of its Montreal office, and its 3,800 m2 and 2,940 m2 manufacturing facilities, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization. The operations are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, having been ISO certified since 1997. For more information, please visit: www.pyrogenesis.com.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements containing the words "may", "plan", "will", "estimate", "continue", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "in the process" and other similar expressions which constitute "forward- looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect the Corporation's current expectation and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our expectations regarding the acceptance of our products by the market, our strategy to develop new products and enhance the capabilities of existing products, our strategy with respect to research and development, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development, and uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process. Such statements reflect the current views of the Corporation with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Corporation's ongoing filings with the securities regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at www.sedar.com, or at www.sec.gov. Actual results, events, and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward- looking statements either as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange, its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) nor the NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
SOURCE PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
For further information please contact:
Rodayna Kafal, Vice President Investors Relations and Strategic Business Development
Phone: (514) 937-0002, E-mail: ir@pyrogenesis.com
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