GlobeNewswire Inc | Sep 18, 2020 07:30AM EDT

September 18, 2020

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progenity, Inc. (Nasdaq: PROG), a biotechnology company with an established track record of success in developing and commercializing molecular testing products, today announced that it will be added to the Russell2000 Index, effective when the U.S. market opens on Friday, September 18, 2020.

The Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $9 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russells U.S. indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.

About Progenity

Progenity, Inc. is a biotechnology company with an established track record of success in developing and commercializing molecular testing products, as well as innovating in the field of precision medicine. Progenity provides in vitro molecular tests designed to improve lives by providing actionable information that helps guide patients and physicians in making medical decisions during key life stages. The company applies a multi-omics approach, combining genomics, epigenomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to its molecular testing products and to the development of a suite of investigational ingestible devices designed to provide precise diagnostic sampling and drug delivery solutions. Progenitys vision is to transform healthcare to become more precise and personal by improving diagnoses of disease and improving patient outcomes through localized treatment with targeted therapies. For additional information about Progenity, please visit the companys website at www.progenity.com.

Investor Contact:Robert UhlManaging Director, Westwicke ICRir@progenity.com (619) 228-5886

Media Contact:Kate Blom-LoweryCG Lifekblomlowery@cglife.com (858) 457-2436