---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-030385"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BNAI"
cik: "0001838163"
company_name: "Brand Engagement Network Inc."
filed_at: "2026-06-29T10:10:28+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-29T10:15:23.209348+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BNAI selected for Russell 2000/3000 indexes; raises $7.4M in Q2 equity/warrant exercises

## Summary
- Selected for Russell 3000 and Russell 2000 indexes effective June 29, 2026; indexes benchmark ~$12T in assets.
- Received aggregate gross proceeds of ~$7.36M from Q2 equity issuances and warrant exercises.
- Includes $4.925M at $39.59/sh, $1.0M at $39.25/sh, and $1.29M net from warrant exercises.
- Debt conversion of $9,735 at $18.23/sh; liabilities reduced by approx $376k.
- Proceeds strengthen balance sheet.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-030385
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BNAI
- cik: 0001838163
- company_name: Brand Engagement Network Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-06-29T10:10:28+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1838163/000149315226030385/0001493152-26-030385-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1838163/000149315226030385/form8-k.htm

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