Venu Holding Corporation to Join Russell 3000 Index

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE American: VENU), owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, today announced that it will be included in the Russell 3000^® Index as part of the 2026 semi-annual reconstitution. The addition follows publication of FTSE Russell's preliminary list of index changes on May 22, 2026. The reconstitution becomes final after the U.S. market close on Friday, June 26, 2026, with index changes reflected from the market open on Monday, June 29, 2026.

Based on the preliminary list, the Company expects to be included in the small-cap Russell 2000^® Index, along with the relevant growth and/or value style indexes; final membership is confirmed at the conclusion of the reconstitution.

“Joining the Russell indexes is an honor that comes as we scale our portfolio of premium live entertainment destinations, broadening our access to institutional investors who can support our continued growth,” said J.W. Roth, CEO and Founder of VENU.

According to FTSE Russell, approximately $12.2 trillion in investor assets are benchmarked to or invested in products based on the Russell US Indexes, spanning both index funds and active strategies. The Russell 2000, in particular, is widely regarded as the leading benchmark for U.S. small cap equities, making index membership a meaningful driver of institutional visibility and access to index-tracking capital. FTSE Russell is publishing preliminary membership updates throughout the process, with remaining updates expected on June 5, June 12, and June 18.

About Venu Holding Corporation

Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU") (NYSE American: VENU) is a premier owner, developer, and operator of luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations. Founded by Colorado Springs entrepreneur J.W. Roth, VENU^® has a portfolio of premium brands that includes Ford Amphitheater, Sunset Amphitheaters, Phil Long Music Hall, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, Aikman Owners Clubs, and Roth’s Sea & Steak. With venues operating and in development across Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas and a nationwide expansion underway, VENU is setting a new standard for live entertainment.

VENU has been recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Billboard, VenuesNow, and Variety for its innovative and disruptive approach to live entertainment. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as AEG Presents, NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Beer, Troy Aikman, Aramark Sports + Entertainment, Tixr, Niall Horan, and Dierks Bentley, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit VENU’s website, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.

Forward Looking Statements

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