Benzinga | Sep 3, 2021 11:07AM EDT

Genetron Added to FTSE Russell Global Equity Index Series

Genetron Holdings Limited (("Genetron Health" or the "Company", NASDAQ:GTH), today announced that Genetron will be added to the below FTSE Global Equity Index Series ("GEIS"), following FTSE's most recent quarterly review. These inclusions will become effective after the market close on Friday, September 17, 2021:



* FTSE Global Small Cap Index --

* FTSE Global All-Cap Index (LMS) --

* FTSE Global Total-Cap Index (LMS?) --

FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally. FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. FTSE GEIS provides a robust global equity index framework. The series includes over 16,000 large, mid, small, and micro-cap securities across 49 developed and emerging markets globally, with a wide range of modular indexes available to target specific markets and market segments. For more information, please refer to the Index page on FTSE's website at https://www.ftserussell.com/products/indices/geisac.

"We are very honored to be included in the FTSE indices, which are one of the most reputable index families in the world," commented Mr. Sizhen Wang, CEO and co-founder of Genetron Health. "This inclusion marks another significant capital market milestone since Genetron's Nasdaq IPO debut in June 2020. Since our inception, we are dedicated in providing broader and better healthcare options globally. We are also pleased with our recent financial results, which continues to highlight our leading position in the precision oncology sector in China."