WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 1, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Primo Water Corporation (Nasdaq:PRMW), a leading provider of multi-gallon purified bottled water and water dispensers, today announced its stock has been added to the Russell Microcap Index. The Russell Indices provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for evaluating stock performance in the U.S. and world-wide equity markets and are completely reconstituted annually to ensure new and growing equities are reflected.
"We are pleased to be included in the Russell Microcap Index," said Billy D. Prim, Primo Water's Chief Executive Officer. "Our inclusion in the index is a positive reflection of our continued success and we believe that this addition will increase our visibility within the investment community and enhance shareholder value."
About Primo Water Corporation
Primo Water Corporation (Nasdaq:PRMW) is a leading provider of multi-gallon purified bottled water, self-serve filtered drinking water and water dispensers sold through major retailers throughout the United States and Canada. Learn more about Primo Water at www.primowater.com.
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