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iSpecimen Announces Inclusion in Russell Microcap® IndexLEXINGTON, Mass., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- iSpecimen Inc. (Nasdaq: ISPC) ("iSpecimen" or the "Company"), an online marketplace for human biospecimens, today announced that it will be included in the Russell Microcap® Index, effective after the U.S. market opens on September 20, 2021, as part of the 2021 Russell indexes reconstitution. Membership in the Russell Microcap® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes. "Our inclusion to the Russell Microcap Index is an important milestone and reflects iSpecimen's efforts and growth as we continue to streamline the biospecimen procurement process. We believe joining this index will bolster our visibility and exposure across the global investment community," said Christopher Ianelli, MD, PhD, CEO and President of iSpecimen. "This also comes at an important time for us, as we continue to refine the iSpecimen Marketplace platform to empower researchers in advancing scientific discovery." 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 were benchmarked against Russell's U.S. indexes, as of the end of 2020. For more information on the Russell Microcap® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the "Russell Reconstitution" section on the FTSE Russell website. About FTSE Russell 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 iSpecimen Forward-Looking Statements Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to the risks factors contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict those events or how they may affect the Company. If a change to the events and circumstances reflected in the Company's forward-looking statements occurs, the Company's business, financial condition and operating results may vary materially from those expressed in the Company's forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and the Company assumes no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For further information, please contact: Investor Contact Media Contact View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ispecimen-announces-inclusion-in-russell-microcap-index-301375754.html SOURCE iSpecimen Inc. |