Gryphon management believes that membership in the Russell Microcap® Index membership is an important step for Gryphon, enabling automatic inclusion in the relevant growth and value style indexes for one year, enhancing the visibility and attractiveness of GRYP to institutional investors and funds. Comments from FTSE Russell Fiona Bassett, CEO of FTSE Russell, An LSEG Business, commented on the reconstitution process: "The annual reconstitution of the Russell Indexes is critical in maintaining their accuracy and relevance, reflecting the ongoing evolution of the U.S. economy and ensuring they effectively represent their designated market segments." For detailed information about the Russell Microcap® Index and the reconstitution process, please visit the "Russell Reconstitution" section on the FTSE Russell website.