AstroNova, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT) a global leader in data visualization technologies, today announced that it has been added to the Russell 3000® Index and the Russell 2000® Index, effective after the U.S. market opens today, as part of the 2019 Russell indexes reconstitution.
“Inclusion in the Russell 3000 and 2000 indexes is a milestone in AstroNova’s 50-year history, one that speaks to the consistent, focused execution of our global team in delivering solid operating and financial results,” said Greg Woods, the Company’s president and CEO. “Our growth has helped to raise our visibility with institutions and investors, and we look forward to building on that momentum as a member of these prestigious financial industry benchmarks.”
Annual reconstitution of the Russell indexes captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 10, ranking them by total market capitalization. For AstroNova, membership in the broad-market Russell 3000 Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the U.S. 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. AstroNova also remains a member of the Russell Microcap® Index.
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $9 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell’s US indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.
About AstroNova
AstroNova, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT), a global leader in data visualization technologies since 1969, designs, manufactures, distributes and services a broad range of products that acquire, store, analyze and present data in multiple formats. The Product Identification segment offers a variety of hardware and software products and associated supplies that allow customers to mark, track and enhance the appearance of their products. The segment’s two business units are QuickLabel®, the industry leader in tabletop digital color label printing and TrojanLabel®, an innovative leader for professional label presses and specialty printers. The Test and Measurement segment includes the Test & Measurement business unit, which offers a suite of products and services that acquire, record and analyze electronic signal data from local and networked sensors. The segment also includes the AstroNova Aerospace business unit, which designs and manufactures avionics equipment and systems that serve the world’s aerospace and defense industries with proven advanced airborne technology solutions for both the cockpit and the cabin. The key products include flight deck printers, networking hardware, and related accessories. Additional information is available by visiting www.astronovainc.com.
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