MicroFinancial Set to Join Russell 3000(R) and Russell Global Indexes

BURLINGTON, Mass., June 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroFinancial Incorporated (Nasdaq:MFI) a financial intermediary specializing in vendor based leasing and finance programs for microticket transactions, today announced that it is set to join the Russell 3000 and Global Indexes when Russell Investments reconstitutes its equity indexes on June 25, 2012, according to a preliminary list of additions posted June 8, 2012, on www.russell.com.

Membership in the Russell 3000 and Russell Global Indexes means automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for both passive and active investment strategies.

"Our shareholders should benefit from the increased visibility that comes with our inclusion in the Russell 3000 and Russell Global Indexes," said Richard Latour, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are committed to enhancing long-term shareholder value and this news reflects a milestone in the success of our strategies to drive disciplined growth and enhance returns."

About MicroFinancial:

MicroFinancial Inc. (Nasdaq:MFI), headquartered in Burlington, MA, is a financial intermediary specializing in microticket leasing and financing. The Company has been in operation since 1986.

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About Russell:

Russell Investments (Russell) is a global asset manager and one of only a few firms that offers actively managed, multi-asset portfolios and services that include advice, investments and implementation. Working with institutional investors, financial advisors and individuals, Russell's core capabilities extend across capital markets insights, manager research, Indexes, portfolio implementation and portfolio construction.

Russell has approximately $155 billion in assets under management (as of 3/31/2012) and works with 2,400 institutional clients, more than 580 independent distribution partners and advisors, and individual investors globally. Founded in 1936, Russell is a subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. 

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Source: MicroFinancial Inc.