Friedman Industries, Incorporated Joins Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes

Group 1 - Friedman Industries has been added to the Russell 3000 Index, effective June 30, 2025, enhancing its market visibility and attracting investor capital [1][7] - The company aims to increase institutional ownership and improve capital inflows following its recent listing on Nasdaq in April 2025 [1][7] - Membership in the Russell 3000 Index also includes automatic inclusion in the small-cap Russell 2000 Index and relevant growth and value style indexes, which are widely utilized by investment managers [1][7] Group 2 - Friedman Industries is headquartered in Longview, Texas, and operates manufacturing plants in multiple states, including Arkansas, Alabama, Indiana, Illinois, and Texas [2] - The company has two reportable segments: flat-roll products and tubular products, with specific operations detailed for each segment [2]