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Mon, June 20, 2011

Active Network Announces Addition to Russell 2000 Index


Published on 2011-06-20 04:35:37 - Market Wire
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SAN DIEGO--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ The Active Network, Inc. ] (NYSE: ACTV), the leading provider of organization-based cloud computing applications, today announced it has been included in the preliminary list of additions to the Russell 2000 which will be rebalanced after market close on June 24, 2011.

"The inclusion in the index marks another milestone for the Company."

"On the heels of our successful IPO in May, we see the addition to the Russell 2000 as a reflection of Active Networka™s positive momentum and market leadership," said Scott Mendel, chief financial officer of Active Network. "The inclusion in the index marks another milestone for the Company.a

The Company's addition to the Russell 2000 is part of Russell Investments' annual index reconstitution process that is done yearly in order to maintain true representation of global equity markets, capitalization and style. The Russell 2000 index measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 index.

About Russell Investments

Russell Investments provides strategic advice, world-class implementation, state-of-the-art performance benchmarks and a range of institutional-quality investment products. Russell has about $161 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2011, and serves individual, institutional and advisor clients in more than 35 countries. Founded in 1936, Russell is a subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

About The Active Network, Inc.

The Active Network, Inc. is a leading provider of organization-based cloud computing applications serving diverse market segments including business events, community activities, outdoors and sports. Our technology platform, ActiveWorksa", transforms the way organizers manage their activities and events by automating online registrations and streamlining other critical management functions, while also driving consumer participation to their events. Our flagship media property, Active.com, is the leading online community for people who want to discover, participate in, and share activities about which they are passionate. Headquartered in San Diego, California since 1999, the company has over 25 offices worldwide. To learn more, visit us on the web: Corporate site: [ www.ActiveNetwork.com ], consumer site: [ www.Active.com ]

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About Forward-Looking Statements

The Active Network, Inc. cautions you that the statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Any such statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially fromthose expressed in these forward-looking statements.More detailed information aboutThe ActiveNetwork, Inc. and the risks and uncertaintiesthat may affect the realization ofthese forward-looking statements is set forth inits filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These filingsmay be read free of charge on the SEC's website at [ www.sec.gov ]. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement andTheActive Network, Inc. undertakes no obligation to revise or update this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

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