FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Franklin Financial Network, Inc.(NYSE:FSB) is set to join the Russell 2000 Index at the conclusion of the Russell indexes annual reconstitution on June 26, according to a preliminary list of additions posted June 12 on www.russell.com/indexes. Franklin Financial Network is the parent company of Franklin Synergy Bank.
Membership in the Russell 2000 Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in 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 are pleased that Franklin Financial Network has been added as a member of the nationally-recognized Russell 2000-3000 Indices. This is an indication of our company's sustained growth and will enhance our visibility within the investment community," stated Richard Herrington, Chairman of Franklin Financial Network.
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $5.7 trillion in assets are benchmarked to the Russell's U.S. indexes. Russell Indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.
For more information on the Russell 2000 and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to "Recon Central" section on the FTSE Russell website.
About Franklin Synergy Bank
Founded in 2007, Franklin Financial Network, Inc. is the parent company of Franklin Synergy Bank, a full-service community bank operating 11 branch offices in Williamson and Rutherford Counties. The bank provides deposit and loan products, treasury management and wealth management services for consumers and businesses. A strong corporate culture paired with a clear vision that has provided customers with uncompromising services and individualized solutions to their financial needs. In July 2014, Franklin Synergy Bank acquired Rutherford County's MidSouth Bank.
In March 2015, Franklin Financial Network, Inc. completed an Initial Public Offering (IPO), listing common shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FSB".
Recent FDIC deposit share of market data shows that Franklin Synergy Bank has grown to the deposit market share leader doing business in Williamson County.
Additional information about Franklin Synergy is available at the bank's website: www.franklinsynergybank.com.
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