Lightbridge Set to Join Russell 2000® and 3000® Indexes
Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, has been selected to join both the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes, effective June 30, 2025, as part of the 2025 Russell indexes reconstitution. The inclusion comes as part of FTSE Russell's annual review, which captures the 4,000 largest US stocks by market capitalization as of April 30.
This milestone achievement provides Lightbridge with increased visibility among institutional investors and enhanced access to capital markets. The Russell indexes are widely used as benchmarks by investment managers, with approximately $10.6 trillion in assets benchmarked against them as of June 2024. Membership in these indexes will remain in place for one year and includes automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes.
Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR), un'azienda specializzata in tecnologie avanzate per combustibili nucleari, è stata selezionata per entrare sia negli Indici Russell 2000® e Russell 3000®, a partire dal 30 giugno 2025, nell'ambito della ricostituzione degli indici Russell 2025. Questa inclusione fa parte della revisione annuale di FTSE Russell, che considera le 4.000 maggiori azioni statunitensi per capitalizzazione di mercato al 30 aprile.
Questo importante traguardo offre a Lightbridge una maggiore visibilità tra gli investitori istituzionali e un accesso potenziato ai mercati dei capitali. Gli indici Russell sono ampiamente utilizzati come benchmark dai gestori di investimento, con circa 10,6 trilioni di dollari in asset indicizzati a giugno 2024. L'appartenenza a questi indici durerà un anno e include l'inclusione automatica negli indici di stile crescita e valore appropriati.
Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR), una empresa de tecnología avanzada en combustibles nucleares, ha sido seleccionada para unirse tanto a los Índices Russell 2000® y Russell 3000®, efectivo a partir del 30 de junio de 2025, como parte de la reconstitución de los índices Russell 2025. Esta inclusión forma parte de la revisión anual de FTSE Russell, que incluye las 4,000 mayores acciones estadounidenses por capitalización de mercado al 30 de abril.
Este logro significativo brinda a Lightbridge mayor visibilidad entre inversores institucionales y un acceso mejorado a los mercados de capitales. Los índices Russell son ampliamente utilizados como puntos de referencia por los gestores de inversión, con aproximadamente 10.6 billones de dólares en activos referenciados a junio de 2024. La membresía en estos índices se mantendrá por un año e incluye la inclusión automática en los índices de estilo de crecimiento y valor correspondientes.
Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR)는 첨단 원자력 연료 기술 회사로, 2025년 6월 30일부터 러셀 2000® 및 러셀 3000® 지수에 포함되도록 선정되었습니다. 이는 2025년 러셀 지수 재구성의 일환입니다. 이 포함은 4월 30일 기준 시가총액 상위 4,000개 미국 주식을 선정하는 FTSE Russell의 연례 검토 과정에서 이루어졌습니다.
이 중요한 성과는 Lightbridge에게 기관 투자자들 사이에서의 가시성을 높이고 자본 시장 접근성을 향상시킵니다. 러셀 지수는 투자 관리자들이 널리 벤치마크로 사용하며, 2024년 6월 기준 약 10.6조 달러의 자산이 이 지수에 연동되어 있습니다. 이 지수의 회원 자격은 1년간 유지되며, 해당 성장 및 가치 스타일 지수에 자동으로 포함됩니다.
Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ : LTBR), une entreprise spécialisée dans les technologies avancées des combustibles nucléaires, a été sélectionnée pour rejoindre à la fois les indices Russell 2000® et Russell 3000®, à compter du 30 juin 2025, dans le cadre de la reconstitution des indices Russell 2025. Cette inclusion fait partie de la revue annuelle de FTSE Russell, qui recense les 4 000 plus grandes actions américaines par capitalisation boursière au 30 avril.
Cette étape importante offre à Lightbridge une visibilité accrue auprès des investisseurs institutionnels et un meilleur accès aux marchés financiers. Les indices Russell sont largement utilisés comme références par les gestionnaires d'investissement, avec environ 10,6 billions de dollars d'actifs suivis à leur référence en juin 2024. L'appartenance à ces indices sera maintenue pendant un an et inclut une inclusion automatique dans les indices de style croissance et valeur appropriés.
Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR), ein Unternehmen für fortschrittliche Kernbrennstofftechnologie, wurde ausgewählt, sowohl in den Russell 2000® als auch den Russell 3000® Index aufgenommen zu werden, mit Wirkung zum 30. Juni 2025, im Rahmen der Neuaufstellung der Russell-Indizes 2025. Die Aufnahme erfolgt im Rahmen der jährlichen Überprüfung von FTSE Russell, die die 4.000 größten US-Aktien nach Marktkapitalisierung zum 30. April erfasst.
Dieser Meilenstein verschafft Lightbridge eine erhöhte Sichtbarkeit bei institutionellen Investoren und einen verbesserten Zugang zu den Kapitalmärkten. Die Russell-Indizes werden von Investmentmanagern weit verbreitet als Benchmarks genutzt, mit etwa 10,6 Billionen US-Dollar an Vermögenswerten, die bis Juni 2024 an ihnen gemessen werden. Die Mitgliedschaft in diesen Indizes bleibt für ein Jahr bestehen und beinhaltet die automatische Aufnahme in die entsprechenden Wachstums- und Value-Style-Indizes.
- Inclusion in Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes enhances company visibility among institutional investors
- Provides increased access to capital markets and improved stock liquidity
- Automatic inclusion in growth and value style indexes
- Recognition validates company's market progress and growth
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Lightbridge's inclusion in Russell indexes signifies increased visibility and institutional investor access, potentially improving stock liquidity and valuation.
Lightbridge Corporation's addition to the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® indexes represents a significant development for this advanced nuclear fuel technology company. This inclusion, effective June 30, comes as part of the annual Russell indexes reconstitution that captures the 4,000 largest US stocks ranked by market capitalization.
This milestone carries several important implications:
- Enhanced visibility among institutional investors who use these indexes for benchmarking and creating investment products
- Potential for increased trading liquidity in LTBR shares
- Automatic inclusion in appropriate growth and value style indexes
- Access to investment capital from funds that track these indexes
The Russell indexes are widely used in the investment community, with approximately
This development comes at a strategic time for Lightbridge as they work to advance their nuclear fuel technology. The index inclusion serves as external validation of the company's growing market presence and could strengthen their position as they seek to commercialize their technology in the evolving nuclear energy landscape.
The membership will remain in place for one year until the next reconstitution cycle, providing Lightbridge with sustained exposure to this broader investor base during this critical period in their development.
RESTON, Va., May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (“Lightbridge” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, has been added as a member of the broad-market Russell 3000® Index and the small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective after the US market opens on June 30, as part of the 2025 Russell indexes reconstitution.
The annual reconstitution of the Russell US indexes captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of April 30, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index and the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings, and style attributes.
Seth Grae, President & Chief Executive Officer of Lightbridge Corporation, commented, "Being added to the Russell 2000® Index and Russell 3000® Index represents an important milestone for Lightbridge and reflects our growing market presence as we advance our transformative nuclear fuel technology. This inclusion validates our progress and enhances our visibility among institutional investors at a pivotal time for nuclear energy. As we continue executing our mission to deliver more power and optimize nuclear fuel performance and safety, we are pleased to have achieved this recognition that comes with expanded access to capital markets and increased liquidity for our shareholders."
Investment managers and institutional investors widely use Russell indexes for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. According to data as of the end of June 2024, about
Fiona Bassett, CEO of FTSE Russell, an LSEG business, commented, “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. 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 3000® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the “Russell Reconstitution” section on the FTSE Russell website.
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
FTSE Russell is wholly owned by the London Stock Exchange Group.
For more information, visit FTSE Russell.
About Lightbridge Corporation
Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR) is focused on developing advanced nuclear fuel technology essential for delivering abundant, zero-emission, clean energy and providing energy security to the world. The Company is developing Lightbridge Fuel™, a proprietary next-generation nuclear fuel technology for existing light water reactors and pressurized heavy water reactors, significantly enhancing reactor safety, economics, and proliferation resistance. The Company is also developing Lightbridge Fuel for new small modular reactors to bring the same benefits plus load-following with renewables on a zero-carbon electric grid.
Lightbridge has entered into two long-term framework agreements with Battelle Energy Alliance LLC, the United States Department of Energy’s operating contractor for Idaho National Laboratory, the United States' lead nuclear energy research and development laboratory. DOE’s Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear program has twice awarded Lightbridge to support the development of Lightbridge Fuel over the past several years. Lightbridge is participating in two university-led studies through the DOE Nuclear Energy University Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Texas A&M University. An extensive worldwide patent portfolio backs Lightbridge’s innovative fuel technology. Lightbridge is included in the Russell Microcap® Index. For more information, please visit www.ltbridge.com.
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Forward Looking Statements
With the exception of historical matters, the matters discussed herein are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations on the date of this news release and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ significantly from such estimates. The risks include, but are not limited to: Lightbridge’s ability to commercialize its nuclear fuel technology; the degree of market adoption of Lightbridge’s product and service offerings; Lightbridge’s ability to fund general corporate overhead and outside research and development costs; market competition; our ability to attract and retain qualified employees; dependence on strategic partners; demand for fuel for nuclear reactors; Lightbridge’s ability to manage its business effectively in a rapidly evolving market; the availability of nuclear test reactors and the risks associated with unexpected changes in Lightbridge’s fuel development timeline; the increased costs associated with metallization of Lightbridge’s nuclear fuel; public perception of nuclear energy generally; changes in the political environment; risks associated with war in Europe; changes in the laws, rules and regulations governing Lightbridge’s business; development and utilization of, and challenges to, Lightbridge’s intellectual property; risks associated with potential shareholder activism; potential and contingent liabilities; as well as other factors described in Lightbridge's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Lightbridge does not assume any obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as the result of new developments or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
A further description of risks and uncertainties can be found in Lightbridge’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and in its other filings with the SEC, including in the sections thereof captioned “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements,” all of which are available at http://www.sec.gov/ and www.ltbridge.com.
Investor Relations Contact:
Matthew Abenante, IRC
Director of Investor Relations
Tel: +1 (347) 947-2093
ir@ltbridge.com
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