Forward Industries to Join Russell 2000 and 3000 Indexes

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), a company focused on building a digital asset treasury centered around the Solana blockchain, has announced it will be added to both the Russell 2000® Index and Russell 3000® Index. The inclusion follows the Russell indexes’ semi-annual reconstitution and will take effect after the U.S. market opens on June 29, 2026. This milestone is expected to broaden the company’s shareholder base, enhance trading liquidity, and increase its visibility among institutional investors. The announcement was made via Forward Industries, and the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/RMpnL.

Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) is a Solana-focused digital asset treasury company with a strategy to buy, hold, stake, trade, invest in, and grow SOL and SOL-related digital assets, protocols, and businesses. The company’s mission is to expand and strengthen the Solana ecosystem by acquiring and staking SOL, engaging with the Solana network, and investing in Solana developers and projects to increase shareholder value. In September 2025, Forward Industries launched its digital asset treasury strategy through a private placement, supported by industry-leading investors and operating partners such as Galaxy Digital and Jump Crypto. More information on the company’s Solana treasury strategy is available at forwardindustries.com.

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