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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces the company been added as a member of the broad-market Russell 3000® Index effective at market open on June 29, 2026, as part of the first 2026 Russell indexes reconstitution. The inclusion reflects ZenaTech’s continued growth and market capitalization and is expected to broaden the Company’s credibility and exposure to investors, including institutional investors, ETFs, and index funds that track Russell small-cap companies.
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“Being added to the Russell 3000® Index is a significant achievement for ZenaTech and a reflection of the momentum we have built across our business,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. “This milestone underscores our successful execution in expanding our AI drone and Drone as a Service platforms, while increasing shareholder value and market recognition. We expect Inclusion in one of the most widely followed U.S. equity indexes will increase our visibility among institutional investors and broaden awareness of our long-term growth story. We believe this recognition validates the strength of our strategy and positions us well as we continue to pursue opportunities in the rapidly growing markets for autonomous systems, defense technology, and artificial intelligence.”
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The June reconstitution of the Russell US indexes captures up to the 4,000 largest US stocks ranking them by total market capitalization. ZenaTech has been added to the Russell 3000® Index while retaining membership in the Russell Microcap® Index. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market capitalization, rankings and style attributes.
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Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. According to data as of the end of June 2025, about $12.2 trillion in assets are benchmarked against the Russell US indexes.
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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. Leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks choose FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives.
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About ZenaTech
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ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a technology company that specializes in AI autonomy drone platforms to transform industrial, government, and defense sectors. Its subsidiaries include drone manufacturing through ZenaDrone, a global Drone as a Service (DaaS) business, and a separate enterprise SaaS division of multiple software brands. The Company is executing an acquisition-led DaaS roll-up strategy to digitize and automate legacy service industries like land surveys and inspections, driving drone-based scalable, recurring revenue growth. With an operating footprint spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, ZenaTech is advancing AI drones for agriculture and logistics, as well as ISR, cargo, and counter-UAS applications for U.S. defense and NATO allies. The company is investing in next-generation technologies, including drone swarms, quantum computing, and advanced AI autonomy to capture long-term opportunities in key markets through its R&D initiatives.
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