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Citius Pharmaceuticals to be Added to Russell 3000® and Russell 2000® Indexes

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Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is set to be added to the Russell 3000® Index and the Russell 2000® Index, bringing enhanced visibility to their late-stage pipeline. The inclusion is based on market-capitalization rankings and style attributes. Citius stock will also be added to growth and value indexes.
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CRANFORD, N.J., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Citius" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CTXR), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing first-in-class critical care products,  today announced that it is set to be added to the broad-market Russell 3000® Index and the small-cap Russell 2000® Index at the conclusion of the annual reconstitution of Russell US Indexes, effective at the opening of the U.S. equity markets on June 26, 2023.

"We are pleased to be included, once again, in the Russell U.S. Equity Indexes and welcome the enhanced visibility this brings to our diversified late-stage pipeline," stated Leonard Mazur, Chairman and CEO of Citius.  

FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes. Membership in the small-cap Russell 2000® Index, which remains in place for one year, is based on membership in the broad-market Russell 3000® Index. Citius stock will also be automatically added to the appropriate growth and value indexes.

FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used by institutional and retail investors globally and roughly $20.1 trillion is currently benchmarked to its indexes, including approximately $12.1 trillion benchmarked to the Russell US Equity Indexes. For more information on the Russell 2000® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, visit the FTSE Russell website.

About Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Citius is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of first-in-class critical care products, with a focus on oncology, anti-infectives in adjunct cancer care, unique prescription products, and stem cell therapies. The Company's diversified pipeline includes two late-stage product candidates, Mino-Lok®, an antibiotic lock solution for the treatment of patients with catheter-related bloodstream infections, which is currently enrolling patients in a Phase 3 Pivotal superiority trial, and I/ONTAK (E7777), a novel IL-2R immunotherapy for an initial indication in CTCL, for which a BLA is under review by the FDA.  Mino-Lok® was granted Fast Track designation by the FDA. I/ONTAK has received orphan drug designation by the FDA for the treatment of CTCL and PTCL. At the end of March 2023, Citius completed enrollment in its Phase 2b trial of CITI-002, a topical formulation for the relief of hemorrhoids. For more information, please visit www.citiuspharma.com.

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This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting Citius. You can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "plan," "should," and "may" and other words and terms of similar meaning or use of future dates. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated are: risks relating to the results of research and development activities, including those from existing and new pipeline assets, including Mino-Lok; our ability to commercialize our products if approved by the FDA; our dependence on third-party suppliers; our ability to procure cGMP commercial-scale supply; the estimated markets for our product candidates and the acceptance thereof by any market; the ability of our product candidates to impact the quality of life of our target patient populations; our ability to obtain, perform under and maintain financing and strategic agreements and relationships; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical testing; the early stage of products under development; our need for substantial additional funds; market and other conditions; our ability to attract, integrate, and retain key personnel; risks related to our growth strategy; patent and intellectual property matters; our ability to identify, acquire, close and integrate product candidates and companies successfully and on a timely basis; government regulation; competition; as well as other risks described in our SEC filings. These risks have been and may be further impacted by Covid-19 and could be impacted by any future public health risks. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements do not constitute guarantees of future performance, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Risks regarding our business are described in detail in our Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2022, filed with the SEC on December 22, 2022, and updated by our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.

Investor Contact:
Ilanit Allen
ir@citiuspharma.com
908-967-6677 x113

Media Contact:
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Greg Salsburg
Greg@STiR-communications.com 

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FAQ

What are the benefits of being added to the Russell indexes?

Being added to the Russell indexes can bring enhanced visibility and attract more investors to Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

How are companies selected for inclusion in the Russell indexes?

Companies are selected based on market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.

What is the potential impact on Citius stock price?

The inclusion in the Russell indexes can increase the demand for Citius stock, potentially driving up the stock price.

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citius pharmaceuticals, inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes critical care products. it primarily focuses on developing anti-infective, cancer care, prescription, and mesenchymal stem cell therapy products. the company is developing mino-lok, an antibiotic lock solution used to treat patients with catheter-related bloodstream infections by salvaging the infected catheter, which is in phase iii clinical trials; mino-wrap, a liquifying gel-based wrap for reduction of tissue expander infections following breast reconstructive surgeries; halo-lido, a corticosteroid-lidocaine topical formulation that is intended to provide anti-inflammatory and anesthetic relief to persons suffering from hemorrhoids; and novecite, a mesenchymal stem cell therapy for the treatment of acute respiratory disease syndrome. citius pharmaceuticals, inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in cranford, new jersey.