Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) Included in Russell 3000® Index

Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPTX) (“Syntec Optics”), a premier provider of deep tech solutions for defense and space modernization, today announced that it has been included in the Russell 3000® Index. The final, fully validated list of index members was implemented at the opening of the U.S. equity markets on Monday, June 29, 2026. The company is scheduled to receive education on the Russell indexes on July 24, 2026. There are thousands of companies in the U.S. stock market. The Russell 3000® is the ultimate roster of all the key businesses. FTSE Russell has looked at all publicly listed companies and assessed that Syntec Optics belongs in an official group of potentially stable and well-performing enough to be tracked nationally. Because Syntec is in this index, major investment funds and larger investors around the world now automatically have the Company on their radar screens to own, generally bringing attention and credibility. Russell 3000® is a vital indicator of the U.S. economy, providing insights and often favored by mutual fund and other investors as a comprehensive reflection of market opportunities. About Syntec Optics Headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPTX) is one of the nation’s largest bespoke manufacturers of high-precision optics and photonics. With a dedicated team of nearly 180 employees, the company pushes the limits of light-based technologies to connect and protect the world. Syntec supports critical missions ranging from low-Earth-orbit satellites to advanced defense platforms and AI data centers. As light-enabled technologies continue to account for a significant portion of global economic output—representing nearly $16 trillion of the $106 trillion in total worldwide production as of 2023—Syntec Optics remains positioned at the forefront of the modern optical revolution. For more information, visit syntecoptics.com .