GlobeNewswire Inc | Aug 6, 2021 03:26PM EDT

August 06, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq today released a statement following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) approval of the companys board diversity disclosure listing rule:

We are pleased that the SEC has approved Nasdaqs proposal to enhance board diversity disclosures and encourage the creation of more diverse boards through a market-led solution. We look forward to working with our companies to implement this new listing rule and set a new standard for corporate governance.

For additional information, please visit the Nasdaq Listing Center: listingcenter.nasdaq.com.

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Nasdaq Media Contacts:

Will Briganti(646) 964-8169william.briganti@nasdaq.com

Peter Gau(201) 388-9682peter.gau@nasdaq.com

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