Quad Added to Membership of U.S. Small-Cap Russell 2000® Index

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Quad/Graphics (NYSE: QUAD) announced its addition to the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000 Index effective June 27, 2022, due to its membership in the broader Russell 3000 Index. This designation is significant as Russell indexes serve as benchmarks for roughly $12 trillion in assets managed by investment firms. The company is optimistic about leveraging this recognition to enhance its integrated marketing strategies and drive shareholder value.

Positive

• Membership in the Russell 2000 Index enhances credibility and visibility within the investment community.
• Potential increase in investment interest due to tracking of the Russell indexes by approximately $12 trillion in assets.

Negative

• Membership in the Russell 2000 Index is only for one year, requiring continued strong performance to maintain status.

SUSSEX, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: QUAD) (“Quad” or the “Company”), a global marketing experience company, today announced that it has been added as a member of the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000^® Index pertaining to the 2022 Russell indexes reconstitution, effective June 27, 2022. The Company’s membership in the Russell 2000^® Index, which remains in place for one year, is based on membership in the broad-market Russell 3000^® Index. The stock also was automatically added to the appropriate growth and value indexes.

“We are pleased to be a member of the Russell indexes, and look forward to continuing to share how we are accelerating and scaling our strategy as a marketing experience company,” said Tony Staniak, Chief Financial Officer of Quad. “We continue to build on positive sales growth momentum from clients embracing our integrated marketing platform, while focusing on financial objectives to drive shareholder value.”

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $12 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell’s U.S. indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.

For more information on the Russell 2000^® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the “Russell Reconstitution” section on the FTSE Russell website.

About Quad

Quad (NYSE: QUAD) is a global marketing experience company that helps brands reimagine their marketing to be more streamlined, impactful, flexible, and frictionless. Quad’s strategic priorities are powered by three key competitive advantages that include integrated marketing platform excellence, innovation, and culture and social purpose. The company’s integrated marketing platform is powered by a set of core specialties including business strategy, insights and analytics, technology solutions, managed services, agency and studio solutions, media, print, in-store, and packaging.

Serving over 4,600 clients, Quad has more than 15,000 people working in 14 countries around the world.

Please visit quad.com for more information.

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 ftserussell.com.

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Investor Relations Contact

Katie Krebsbach

Investor Relations Manager, Quad

414-566-4247

kkrebsbach@quad.com

Source: Quad/Graphics, Inc.

FAQ

What is the significance of Quad being added to the Russell 2000 Index?

Being added to the Russell 2000 Index enhances Quad's visibility and credibility in the investment community, potentially attracting more investors.

When did Quad officially join the Russell 2000 Index?

Quad joined the Russell 2000 Index effective June 27, 2022.

How does Quad plan to use its Russell 2000 membership to benefit shareholders?

Quad aims to leverage its membership to enhance its integrated marketing strategies and drive shareholder value.

What is the impact of Russell indexes on investment management?

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks, impacting approximately $12 trillion in assets.