Curis, Inc. Set to Join Russell 2000®, 3000® and Microcap® Indexes

On June 25, 2021 Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS), a biotechnology company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, reported that it will be added to the Russell 2000, 3000 and Microcap indexes at the conclusion of the 2021 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the U.S. market opens on June 28, 2021, according to a preliminary list of additions posted June 4, 2021.

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Annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 7, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the Russell 2000, Russell 3000 and Russell Microcap indexes, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.

"We are delighted to be added to the Russell 2000, Russell 3000 and Russell Microcap indexes," said James Dentzer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Curis. "Our inclusion in these indexes allows Curis to gain increased visibility in the broader investment community and we are grateful to everyone who has helped us on our way to achieving this exciting milestone."

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 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, 3000 and Microcap indexes and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the "Russell Reconstitution" section on the FTSE Russell website.