Envela Added to Membership of US Small-Cap Russell 2000 Index

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Envela Corporation (NYSE:ELA) has achieved a significant milestone by being added to the US small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective June 30, 2025. This inclusion, which will remain in place for one year, comes as part of the 2025 Russell indexes reconstitution and is based on the company's membership in the broader Russell 3000® Index.

The addition is expected to increase Envela's visibility among institutional investors, with approximately $10.6 trillion in assets being benchmarked against Russell US indexes as of June 2024. The company will also be automatically included in the appropriate growth and value indexes.

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• Inclusion in Russell 2000® Index increases visibility with institutional investors
• Access to $10.6 trillion in benchmarked assets
• Automatic inclusion in growth and value indexes
• Recognition of company's strong performance and business model

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Financial Indices Specialist

Envela's addition to Russell 2000 Index boosts institutional visibility and potential passive investment inflows.

Envela Corporation's inclusion in the Russell 2000^® Index represents a significant milestone in the company's market recognition. This development triggers automatic purchasing from index funds and ETFs that track this benchmark, potentially creating meaningful buying pressure on the stock.

The Russell 2000 is widely followed by institutional investors, with approximately $10.6 trillion in assets benchmarked against Russell US indexes according to the press release. This inclusion effectively places Envela on the radar of a broader institutional investor base that might have previously overlooked the company due to its small-cap status.

Beyond the immediate trading implications, this index addition serves as an external validation of Envela's financial performance and growth trajectory. The selection process for Russell indexes is methodology-driven and based on objective market capitalization criteria, not subjective assessments.

The announcement also highlights FTSE Russell's transition to semi-annual reconstitution beginning in 2026, which will provide more frequent opportunities for companies to enter or exit these indexes. For Envela, maintaining this index membership beyond the standard one-year period will depend on sustaining its market capitalization ranking relative to other US-listed companies.

For existing shareholders, this development potentially improves stock liquidity and reduces trading spreads, creating a more efficient market for the company's shares.

IRVING, TX / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / Envela Corporation was added as a member of the US small-cap Russell 2000^® Index, effective after the US market opens on June 30 as part of the 2025 Russell indexes reconstitution. Membership in the Russell 2000^® Index, which remains in place for one year, is based on membership in the broad-market Russell 3000^® Index. The stock also was automatically added to the appropriate growth and value indexes.

"Being added to the Russell 2000^® Index is a milestone that reflects the strength of our performance, the resilience of our business model, and the confidence investors have in Envela's long-term growth strategy," said John DeLuca, Chief Financial Officer of Envela Corporation. "This inclusion will elevate our visibility with institutional investors and enhance shareholder value as we continue to execute with discipline and innovation across our verticals."

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. According to the data as of the end of June 2024, about $10.6 trillion in assets are benchmarked against the Russell US indexes, which belong to FTSE Russell, the global index provider.

"The Russell indexes have continuously adapted to the evolving dynamic US economy, and it's crucial to fully recalibrate the suite of Russell US Indexes, ensuring the indexes maintain an accurate representation of the market," said Fiona Bassett, CEO of FTSE Russell, An LSEG Business. "The transition to a semi-annual reconstitution frequency from 2026 will ensure our indexes continue to represent the market and maintain the purpose of the index as a portfolio benchmark."

For more information on the Russell 2000^® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the "Russell Reconstitution" section on the FTSE Russell website.

About Envela^®
Envela Corporation (NYSE American / NYSE Texas:ELA) is a leading provider of re-commerce services, driving innovation at the forefront of the circular economy. We Reuse, Recycle, and Reimagine to offer consumers buying alternatives, contribute to environmental sustainability, and maximize product value. As a sustainability-focused company, Envela extends product lifecycles to minimize resource consumption and carbon emissions. By focusing on these core strengths, we create exceptional value and strive to leave the world better than we found it.

The company operates through two primary business segments: Consumer and Commercial. The Consumer segment includes retail stores and online platforms offering premium brands and luxury hard assets, while the Commercial segment delivers tailored re-commerce solutions to clients, including many Fortune 500 companies. To learn more about our innovative approach, visit Envela.com.

About FTSE Russell, an LSEG Business
FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally. FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $18.1 trillion is benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. Leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks choose FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives. A core set of universal principles guides FTSE Russell index design and management: a transparent rules-based methodology is informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance and embraces the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is also focused on index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering.

FTSE Russell is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange Group.

For more information, visit FTSE Russell.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995's safe harbor provisions, including statements regarding future events and developments; potential expansions, purchases and acquisitions; potential future success of business lines and strategies; and management's expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates and projections relating to the future. Words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "may," "intends," "will," "should," "expects" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's then-current views and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks described more fully in Item 1A in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, which are expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors as may periodically be described in the Company's filings with the SEC. By making these statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release except as required by law.

Investor Relations Contact
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SOURCE: Envela Corporation

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FAQ

When will Envela (ELA) be added to the Russell 2000 Index?

Envela will be added to the Russell 2000® Index effective after the US market opens on June 30, 2025.

How long will Envela (ELA) remain in the Russell 2000 Index?

Envela's membership in the Russell 2000® Index will remain in place for one year.

What is the significance of Envela joining the Russell 2000 Index?

The inclusion increases Envela's visibility with institutional investors, provides access to $10.6 trillion in benchmarked assets, and reflects the company's strong performance and business model.

What other indexes will Envela (ELA) be included in?

Besides the Russell 2000® Index, Envela will be automatically added to the appropriate growth and value indexes as part of the Russell indexes family.

How much in assets are benchmarked against Russell US indexes?

According to June 2024 data, approximately $10.6 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell US indexes.