AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRO), a diversified aerospace, advanced avionics, and defense technology company, announced its inclusion in the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes, effective upon market opening on Monday, September 22, 2025. This inclusion marks a significant milestone for the company, reflecting its market capitalization, financial performance, and growth trajectory.
Dr. Chirinjeev Kathuria, Executive Chairman of AIRO, stated, "AIRO’s addition to the Russell 2000® and 3000® Indexes highlights the strength of our strategy and the confidence investors are placing in our company. It expands our visibility within the global investment community and creates a strong foundation to drive disciplined growth, broaden our shareholder base, and enhance long-term market value."
The Russell 2000 Index is a widely recognized benchmark for U.S. small-cap equities, and membership in it signals credibility and market standing. Inclusion in these indexes opens access to a broader base of institutional investors, index funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track these benchmarks. This increased exposure is expected to support enhanced liquidity and long-term shareholder value for AIRO.
AIRO is structured as a technologically differentiated aerospace, autonomy, and air mobility platform, organized into four operating segments: Drones, Avionics, Training, and Electric Air Mobility. Each segment represents a critical growth vector in the aerospace and defense market. The company's inclusion in the Russell indexes underscores its potential to capitalize on 21st century aerospace and defense opportunities.
The addition to the indexes is based on the company's market capitalization ranking among U.S. equities. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies, while the Russell 2000 focuses on the smallest 2,000, providing a comprehensive view of the small-cap market. AIRO's presence in these indexes enhances its profile among investors seeking exposure to small-cap growth stocks.
This development is part of AIRO's broader strategy to increase its visibility and attract a diverse range of investors. The inclusion is effective immediately and is expected to drive increased trading activity and interest from institutional investors who rely on these benchmarks for portfolio allocation.
For more information about AIRO and its operations, visit the company's website at https://www.airo.com. This inclusion in the Russell indexes marks a pivotal step for AIRO as it continues to expand its footprint in the aerospace and defense sectors.
