BERKELEY, Calif., May 29, 2024 -- Rigetti Computing, Inc. (“Rigetti” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: RGTI), a pioneer in hybrid quantum-classical computing systems, today announced the Company is set to join the Russell 3000® Index ​​at the conclusion of the 2024 Russell US Indexes annual reconstitution, effective at the open of US equity markets on Monday, July 1st, according to a preliminary list of additions posted Friday, May 24th.

The annual Russell US Indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of Tuesday, April 30th, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the US all-cap Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings, and style attributes.

“We continue to make great progress towards improving our technology and putting quantum hardware in the hands of researchers to pursue important quantum R&D. Joining the Russell 3000® Index gives Rigetti – and the quantum computing sector – enhanced visibility to a broader market,” says Dr. Subodh Kulkarni, Rigetti CEO.

“Russell indexes – now in their 40th year – continue to evolve to reflect the dynamic US economy. Annual rebalancing plays a vital role in establishing accurate benchmarks, ensuring they correctly mirror their designated market segments and remain unbiased in terms of size and style,” comments Fiona Bassett, CEO of FTSE Russell, An LSEG Business.