Latham Group, Inc. Joins the US small-cap Russell 2000 ® Index
Latham Group, Inc. has been added to the US small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective June 28, 2021. This inclusion enhances Latham's visibility among investors and underscores its stature as the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
CEO Scott Rajeski expressed excitement over this milestone, noting its potential to boost shareholder value. The company operates over 32 facilities with more than 2,000 employees, further solidifying its market presence.
- Inclusion in the US small-cap Russell 2000® Index enhances investor awareness.
- Affirms Latham's leadership status in the swimming pool manufacturing industry.
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LATHAM, N.Y., July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Latham Group, Inc. (“Latham” or “the Company”) today announced that the Company was added to the US small-cap Russell 2000 ® Index at the conclusion of the 2021 Russell Indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the U.S. market opened on June 28, 2021.
Membership in the US small-cap Russell 2000® index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the U.S. all-cap Russell 3000® Index, as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes.
“We are excited about Latham’s inclusion in the US small-cap Russell 2000 ® index, as it highlights our ability to generate shareholder value as the largest designer, manufacturer and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia and New Zealand,” commented Scott Rajeski, President and Chief Executive Officer of Latham. “Our inclusion in this index further builds investor awareness of Latham’s story as we continue transforming the industry with our unique go-to-market strategy powered by our leading brand and superior suite of digital technologies.”
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About Latham Group, Inc.
Latham Group, Inc., headquartered in Latham, NY, is the largest designer, manufacturer and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia and New Zealand. Latham has a coast-to-coast operations platform consisting of over 2,000 employees across 32 facilities.
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Investor Contact:
Nicole Briguet
Edelman for Latham
latham@edelman.com
646-750-7235
Media Contact:
Jodie Davis
jodiedavis@lathampool.com
518-396-8576
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