Ashford Set To Join The Russell Microcap® Index
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Ashford has announced its inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index, effective June 28, 2021. This membership, obtained through objective market-capitalization assessments, enhances Ashford's visibility among institutions and investors, potentially broadening its shareholder base. The Russell indexes, which encompass approximately $10.6 trillion in assets, are significant for investment managers. Ashford aims to leverage this opportunity to increase stock liquidity as the only publicly-traded asset manager in the hospitality sector.
Positive
- Included in the Russell Microcap® Index may enhance visibility and attract institutional investors.
- Potential for increased liquidity in the stock market.
Negative
- Risks associated with COVID-19 and its impact on business operations.
- Ongoing investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission may pose uncertainty.
- Need to regain compliance with NYSE American listing standards.
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DALLAS, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Inc. (NYSE American: AINC) ("Ashford" or the "Company") today announced that the Company will be added to the Russell Microcap® Index, as part of the Russell Indexes annual reconstitution. The addition will be effective after the U.S. market opens on June 28, 2021.
Membership in the Russell Microcap® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the 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 pleased to be included as part of the Russell Microcap® Index," commented Jeremy J. Welter, Ashford's President and Chief Operating Officer. "We believe our addition, as the only publicly-traded asset manager and service provider in the Hospitality Industry, will expose Ashford to a wider range of institutions and investors, allowing us to potentially broaden our shareholder base and increase our stock's liquidity."
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately
Ashford provides global asset management, investment management and related services to the real estate and hospitality sectors.
Certain statements and assumptions in this press release contain or are based upon "forward-looking" information and are being made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements about the Company's strategy and future plans. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. When we use the words "will likely result," "may," "anticipate," "estimate," "should," "expect," "believe," "intend," or similar expressions, we intend to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions and uncertainties, many of which are outside Ashford Inc.'s control.
These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including, without limitation: the impact of COVID-19, and the rate of adoption and efficacy of vaccines to prevent COVID-19, on our business and investment strategy; our ability to continue as a going concern; the timing and outcome of the Securities and Exchange Commission's investigation; our ability to regain compliance with NYSE American LLC continued listing standards; our ability to regain Form S-3 eligibility; our ability to repay, refinance or restructure our debt and the debt of certain of our subsidiaries; anticipated or expected purchases or sales of assets; our projected operating results; completion of any pending transactions; our understanding of our competition; market trends; projected capital expenditures; the impact of technology on our operations and business; general volatility of the capital markets and the market price of our common stock and preferred stock; availability, terms and deployment of capital; availability of qualified personnel; changes in our industry and the markets in which we operate, interest rates or the general economy; and the degree and nature of our competition. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release. Such forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future performance taking into account all information currently known to us. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations can change as a result of many potential events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and other objectives may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider this risk when you make an investment decision concerning our securities. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company can give no assurance that these forward-looking statements will be attained or that any deviation will not occur. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, changes in expectations, or otherwise, except to the extent required by law.
This overview is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities of Ashford Inc., or any of its respective affiliates, and may not be relied upon in connection with the purchase or sale of any such security, and the information contained herein does not form part of any prospectus of Ashford Inc. that may be used to offer or sell securities.
Prior to investing in Ashford, potential investors should carefully review Ashford's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, Ashford's most current Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K's, including the risk factors included therein.
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