STATESVILLE, N.C., July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (Nasdaq: KEQU) today announced it has been added to the Russell Microcap Index after the Russell Investment Group reconstituted its comprehensive set of U.S. and global equity indexes on June 27, 2008.
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for both index funds and as benchmarks for passive and active investment strategies. The annual reconstitution of the Russell Microcap index captures the 1,000 smallest U.S. stocks in the Russell 2000, plus the next 1,000 stocks as of the end of May.
"We are pleased with our inclusion in this index," said William A. Shumaker, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Russell is an industry leader for stock indexes, and we expect our inclusion will generate greater interest in our stock among institutional investors."
ABOUT RUSSELL INVESTMENT GROUP
Russell Investment Group aims to improve financial security for people by providing strategic advice, world-class implementation, state-of-the-art performance benchmarks, and a range of institutional-quality investment products. With more than $200 billion in assets under management, Russell serves individual, institutional and advisor clients in more than 40 countries. Russell's indexes are unmanaged and cannot be invested in directly. For more information on Russell indexes, go to http://www.russell.com .
ABOUT KEWAUNEE SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Kewaunee Scientific Corporation is a recognized leader in the design,
manufacture, and installation of scientific and technical furniture. The
Company's corporate headquarters and domestic manufacturing
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