StoneMor Inc. to Join Russell 3000® and Russell Microcap® Indexes
StoneMor Inc. (NYSE: STON) announced its inclusion in the Russell 3000® and Russell MicroCap® Indexes, effective June 28, 2021. This recognition comes after the annual reconstitution of the Russell indexes, which highlights the top 4,000 US stocks by market capitalization. The Russell 3000® membership lasts for one year and provides automatic inclusion in the large-cap and small-cap indexes. Joe Redling, President and CEO, stated that this inclusion enhances StoneMor's visibility in the investment community.
Russell indexes manage approximately $10.6 trillion in assets.
- Inclusion in the Russell 3000® and Russell MicroCap® Indexes increases visibility to investors.
- Recognition highlights StoneMor's successful transformation and market presence.
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BENSALEM, Pa., June 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoneMor Inc. (NYSE: STON) (“StoneMor”) today announced that the Company will be added to the Russell 3000® and Russell MicroCap® Indexes at the conclusion of the 2021 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on June 28, according to a preliminary list of additions posted June 4.
Annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 7, 2021, 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.
Joe Redling, StoneMor’s President and Chief Executive Officer said, “Inclusion in the Russell Indexes is a recognition of the success that StoneMor has achieved in its transformation. We’re excited to be included and believe that this inclusion will further increase our visibility and exposure to the investment community.”
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately
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 StoneMor Inc.
StoneMor, headquartered in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, is an owner and operator of cemeteries and funeral homes in the United States, with 318 cemeteries and 88 funeral homes in 27 states and Puerto Rico.
StoneMor’s cemetery products and services, which are sold on both a pre-need (before death) and at-need (at death) basis, include: burial lots, lawn and mausoleum crypts, burial vaults, caskets, memorials, and all services which provide for the installation of this merchandise. For additional information about StoneMor Inc., please visit StoneMor’s website, and the investors section, at http://www.stonemor.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
FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately
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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