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Company Details: Priorities for Expanding Manufacturing Capabilities Beyond EV, Advancing Strategic M&A Program, and Diversifying Its Business TULSA, OK - September 30, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Ladybug Resource Group, Inc. (OTC: LBRG) (“Ladybug” or the “Company”) today outlined its strategic roadmap and key milestones for the coming fiscal quarters, detailing management's priorities for expanding the Company's manufacturing capabilities beyond its core EV-focused operations, advancing its strategic M&A program, and diversifying its business. The roadmap below reflects current management priorities and intentions as of the date of this release. Timing, sequencing, and outcomes are subject to change based on market conditions, Board approval, due diligence, financing availability, regulatory factors, and other considerations, and no item described below should be construed as a guarantee of completion. Fiscal Q4 2026 and Q1 2027 (October 2026 Through March 2027): Foundation, Screening, and Initial Execution Continue evaluating and, where appropriate, advance, acquisition opportunities identified through the Company's M&A program, with an emphasis on targets that diversify revenue across end markets and geographies. Commission a feasibility study evaluating additional manufacturing capacity beyond the Company's existing automotive-focused operations, including potential locations in North America and Southeast Asia, to support supply chain diversification. Begin technical qualification and customer conversations for precision manufacturing applications beyond EV production, including AI data center infrastructure components and industrial robotics and automation parts. Advance discussions with private investment firms toward a term sheet for potential long-term financing to support the Company's growth strategy. Progress toward completion of an acquisition arising from the M&A program and/or a financing transaction, where terms are agreed and subject to due diligence outcomes; there can be no assurance either will be completed on this timeline or at all. Select a site and begin planning for potential new manufacturing capacity, pending the outcome of the feasibility study. Q2 2027: Build and Scale Begin facility construction or leasehold improvement at a selected site, contingent on permitting and financing availability, if the feasibility study supports moving forward. Scale precision manufacturing pilot programs for AI infrastructure and robotics components toward dedicated production capacity, subject to customer demand validation. Continue integration of any acquisition completed in the prior period, with progress reported to the Board. Q3 and Q4 2027: Operate and Reassess Bring any new manufacturing capacity to operational status and begin serving customers in relevant end markets. Ramp precision manufacturing output for AI infrastructure and robotics components toward a meaningful share of the Company's overall production mix, reducing reliance on traditional automotive tooling alone. Reassess capital allocation between organic capital expenditure and further M&A, and prepare an updated strategic roadmap for fiscal 2028 reflecting results to date. Revisit the feasibility of a secondary or dual listing in the Asia-Pacific region, in light of the Company's growing investor base in that region. Management Commentary Mr. Shicai Li, CEO of the manufacturing division, stated, "At JingDiao, we have purposefully developed our roadmap with the full intention of responding to global market conditions and demands to create changes meaningful to our customers, investors, and shareholders.” About Ladybug Resource Group, Inc. Ladybug Resource Group, Inc. is a US-listed company focused on the intersection of advanced manufacturing and industrial AI. Through its Guangzhou Jingdiao Automotive Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. division, the Company provides digitally managed supply chain solutions for the global automotive and precision engineering industries, led by management with deep roots in world-class manufacturing excellence. Stay connected: Website: Ladybug Resource Group Inc. OTC Markets: LBRG Stock Quote X (formerly Twitter) LinkedIn Instagram Media & Investor Relations Contact Warren Booth Ladybug Resource Group, Inc. 1408 S. Denver Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74119 info@ladybuglbrg.com +1 918-727-7137 Website: www.ladybuglbrg.com | X (formerly Twitter): @LadybugResource | LinkedIn | Instagram Safe Harbor Statement This news release contains forward-looking statements which are not statements of historical fact. Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements describing the Company's future plans, objectives, or goals, including the roadmap and milestones described above, and statements using words to the effect that the Company or management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “plan,” or “intend.” Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although based on currently available information, the Company provides no assurance that actual results will meet management's expectations. Risks, uncertainties, and other factors could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including the Company's ability to identify, negotiate, and complete acquisitions on favorable terms or at all, the successful integration of any acquired business, the Company's ability to complete any financing transaction on favorable terms or at all, the outcome of any feasibility study and the Company's ability to develop new manufacturing capacity on the timeline or in the manner described or at all, the performance of the Company's manufacturing operations, and general economic and market conditions. Although the Company believes the assumptions and factors used in preparing forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which speaks only as of the date of this news release. None of the priorities or milestones described in this release should be construed as a commitment or a guarantee of future results. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, other than as required by law. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - September 30, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. (the "Company") (CSE: GCC) (OTC: GCCFF) (WKN: A402CQ) (FSE: 3TZ) is pleased to announce an inaugural independent Mineral Resource Estimate (the "MRE") prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") for its 100%-owned Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property (the "Property"), located approximately 4 kilometres northeast of Hixon in central British Columbia. The previous News Release dated September 29, 2026 contained a statement that "The Company QP has also reviewed the technical information in this news release." As there is no Company QP, the statement was removed from this amendment. There are no other material changes to the Amended News Release. 10 Mt at 0.56 g/t AuEq containing 178,000 oz Au Indicated, plus 71Mt at 0.44g/t for 1.0 Moz Au Inferred The MRE is reported with an effective date of September 26, 2026 and has been prepared by Sue Bird, P.Eng., of Bird Resource Consulting Corp. (“BRCC”), an independent Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101. The Company will file an independent NI 43-101 technical report supporting this MRE on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under the Company's profile within 45 days of this news release, as required by NI 43-101. President & CEO Commentary “This inaugural mineral resource estimate is a tremendous achievement for Golden Cariboo and validates the strength of the Halo discovery," stated Frank Callaghan, President and CEO. "What makes this resource particularly significant is that it was defined from only 24 of the 30 Company drill holes totaling less than 8,500 metres of drilling, yet has outlined over 1.0 million ounces of inferred gold and 178,000 ounces of indicated gold over. The new Halo deposit occurs over a strike length of 1150m by about 420m wide and remains open in all directions. Equally important, the Main zone remains outside the current estimate, as do four other parallel similar styled geophysical and geochemical targets with multi kilometer potential, providing a compelling opportunity for future resource growth. The Project's strong growth potential is complemented by excellent existing infrastructure. Located only 4km from Hixon, BC, the Property has year-round road access and benefits from an existing rail corridor running through the community. Major suppliers, contractors, equipment providers, and regional mining support services are readily accessible from nearby Prince George and Quesnel, both approximately 45 minutes away, which also hosts regional and international airports as well as government offices. This established infrastructure network positions the project to efficiently advance exploration and development activities while maximizing opportunities for local employment, procurement, business growth, and long-term economic benefits throughout the Cariboo region.” MRE Highlights Readers should refer to the tables and notes that follow. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Inferred mineral resources have a lower level of confidence than Indicated mineral resources and do not have demonstrated economic viability. The estimate of mineral resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing or other relevant issues. Effective date: September 26, 2026 Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property: Halo-North Hixon Zones Indicated Mineral Resources: 10 Mt at 0.56 g/t AuEq containing 178,000 oz Au Indicated, plus Inferred Mineral Resources: 71Mt at 0.44g/t for 1.0 Moz Au Inferred Reporting cut-off grade(s): 0.15 g/t Gold Equivalent (AuEq) Price assumptions: US$3600/oz, Silver US$40/oz Constraint: Open pit with assumptions as listed in the notes to the Resource table. Ownership: 100% Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. Mineral Resource Statement Table 1. Inaugural Mineral Resource Estimate for the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property at the Base Case cutoff - Effective Date September 26, 2026 Notes to the Mineral Resource Statement (NI 43-101 s. 3.4) The Mineral Resource Estimate has an effective date of September 26, 2026. The estimate is current as at the effective date. Mineral resources are reported in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum ("CIM") Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (May 10, 2014) and the CIM Estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Best Practice Guidelines (November 29, 2019). Reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction were established by an open pit shell above a cut-off grade of 0.15g/t AuEq. The base case MRE has been confined by a “reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction” shape using the following assumptions for open pit mining: Metal prices of US$3600/oz gold and US$40/oz silver. Metallurgical recoveries of 90% gold and 50% silver. Payable metal of 99% for Au ad Ag. Forex of 0.72 $US:$CDN Processing costs of CDN$15 / tonne milled and General & Administrative (G&A) costs CDN$6/tonne milled. Treatment/Refining/Transportation Costs of US$5.80/oz for Au and US$0.19/oz Ag. Open pit mining costs of CDN$3.00 / tonne for mineralized and waste material 45-degree pit slopes The 150% price case pit shell is used for the confining shape. The NSR = Au g/t* CDN$158.86 / g * 90% + Ag g/t * CDN$1.76/g *50% Gold Equivalent Value, AuEq = NSR/(CDN$158.86 / g * 90%) A bulk density values of 2.7 is applied to all material based on average measurements. The mineral resource was estimated using inverse distance cubed into a block model with parent block size of 10mx10mx10m. Au grade capping of 35g/t and outlier restriction of 5g/t in Domain 1, capping of Au of 10g/t and outlier of 2g/t Au in Domain 2. Ag grade capping of 50g/t and outlier restriction of 30g/t in Domain 1, capping of Ag of 15g/t and outlier of 10g/t Ag in Domain 2. Classification: No Measured resources are reported. Indicated resources required the average distance to 2 drillhole of less than 50m with the furthest distance to one drillhole of 70m, and data from at least 2 quadrants. Inferred resources required search distances within 1.5x the range of the variograms. Contained metal is reported in troy ounces. Tonnages are reported in metric tonnes. Grades are reported in grams per tonne. Figures may not add due to rounding. The Mineral Resource Estimate was prepared by Sue Bird, BRCC, an independent Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. There is no certainty that all or any part of the mineral resources will be converted into mineral reserves. Inferred mineral resources are that part of a mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of limited geological evidence and sampling. Geological evidence is sufficient to imply but not verify geological and grade or quality continuity. An Inferred mineral resource has a lower level of confidence than that applying to an Indicated mineral resource and must not be converted to a mineral reserve. It is reasonably expected that the majority of Inferred mineral resources could be upgraded to Indicated mineral resources with continued exploration. The estimate of mineral resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing or other relevant issues. Click to see the figure which is a long-section through the center of the deposit, looking SW at Az=235o. The figure plots the composited and block Au grades for both the Halo and North Hixon zones of the deposit. The resource pit is shown in black with Sensitivity to Cut-off Grade Table 2 is provided to illustrate the sensitivity of the estimate to cut-off grade. The base-case cut-off used for the Mineral Resource Statement is highlighted. Sensitivity cases do not constitute alternative Mineral Resource Statements. Key Assumptions, Parameters and Methods The following summarizes the key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate the mineral resources, as required by NI 43-101 s. 3.4(c). Full detail is contained in the technical report that will be filed on SEDAR+. Geology and mineralization The main deposit model for the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property is the orogenic (also known as mesothermal, gold quartz, greenstone, Mother Lode) type, consisting of gold-bearing quartz-carbonate veins and quartz-carbonate-pyrite replacement style mineralization. Gold-quartz vein type mineralization commonly occurs in a system of en echelon veins on all scales. Tabular fissure veins occur in more competent host lithologies, with veinlets and stringers forming stockworks in less competent lithologies. Host rocks are varied, including mafic volcanic rocks, ultramafic and mafic intrusions, fine clastic rocks, chert, and felsic to intermediate intrusions. On the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property quartz-carbonate veins are present and mineralization is hosted by intermediate-mafic volcanics, with possible ultramafic dykes, and sedimentary rocks. Native gold, pyrite, arsenopyrite, galena, sphalerite, chalcopyrite and tennantite have been identified on the Property. Drilling, sampling and database The MRE is based on a drill-hole database comprising of 24 NQ sized surface diamond drill holes, totaling 8,466 meters, and all were completed by the Company. The Main zone, which includes six of the Company’s drill holes plus several historical surface drill holes are not included in the MRE. The estimate used 8,509 gold assays in 9,539 m of drilling composites. Drill spacing in the Indicated volumes is less than 100m and in the Inferred volumes less than 200m. Collar surveys, down-hole surveys, lithology, alteration, mineralization and assay data were compiled and validated by the independent QP. Data verification (NI 43-101 s. 3.2) The independent QP has verified the data disclosed, including sampling, analytical and test data underlying the information in this news release. The independent QP considers the data adequate for the purposes of the Mineral Resource Estimate. QA/QC The Company’s diamond drill core, trench and rock samples supporting the Mineral Resource Estimate were prepared and analyzed by ALS Canada Ltd. ("ALS") at its facilities in North Vancouver, British Columbia and Thunder Bay, Ontario, and by MSALABS at its facilities in Prince George and Langley, British Columbia. Both ALS and MSALABS are independent laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 standards Analytical methods used in the database supporting the Mineral Resource Estimate included: ALS Au-AA23 and Au-AA26: Fire assay with AAS finish on 30g and 50g aliquots for gold determination, with lower detection limit (‘LDL’) of 0.01 g/t Au. ALS Au-GRA21: Fire assay with gravimetric finish for overlimit gold samples exceeding 10 g/t Au. ALS Au-SCR 21 and Au-SCR24 Metallic Screen: Applied to selected samples exhibiting visible gold or coarse-gold characteristics, utilizing a 1 kg pulp screened to 106 µm with weighted-average gold grades calculated from oversize and undersize fractions, with LDL of 0.05 g/t Au. ALS ME-ICP41: Aqua regia digestion with ICP-AES finish for silver and multi-element analysis on 0.5g aliquots, with a silver detection limit of 0.2 ppm Ag ALS Au-PA01: PhotonAssay™ analysis on crushed rejects, with a lower detection limit of 0.03 ppm Au MSALABS CPA-AgAu1: PhotonAssay™ analysis for gold and silver on nominal 400-600 g aliquots, with lower detection limits of 0.03 ppm Au and 1.5 ppm Ag MSALABS CPA-Au1E: PhotonAssay™ gold analysis to extinction on large aliquots, with a lower detection limit of 0.015 ppm Au. MSALABS ICP-130: 0.5g aqua regia digestion with ICP-ES finish for silver and multi-element analysis, including a silver detection limit of 0.2 ppm Ag Gold values incorporated into the Mineral Resource Estimate were derived from fire assay, metallic screen, and PhotonAssay™ analytical methods, as applicable. Silver values were derived from either ALS ME-ICP41, MSALABS ICP-130, or MSALABS CPA-AgAu1 PhotonAssay™ analyses, as applicable. The use of large-mass PhotonAssay™ methods was considered appropriate for portions of the deposit characterized by coarse gold mineralization. The Company's quality assurance and quality control ("QA/QC") program included the systematic insertion of certified reference materials, blanks and duplicate samples at a rate of approximately one quality control sample for every 20 routine samples. Review of QA/QC results demonstrated acceptable levels of accuracy and precision and supports the suitability of the analytical database used for the Mineral Resource Estimate. Historical data were assessed by the independent QP and was used only after verification. No material QA/QC failures were identified that would preclude use of the data in the MRE, except as described in the technical report. Estimation methods Composites of 5m were generated within domain boundaries. Variography was completed by domain. Grades were interpolated by inverse distance cubed in four search passes with expanding search ellipses. Blocks were classified using distance-to-composite, number of holes and geologic continuity criteria described in the notes above. A visual and statistical validation, including swath plots and comparison with declustered composites, was completed by the independent QP. Known Legal, Political, Environmental and Other Risks Pursuant to NI 43-101 s. 3.4(d), the following known risks could materially affect the potential development of the mineral resources. This list is not exhaustive. Investors should read the technical report and the Company's continuous disclosure filings. Title and surface rights. The Company holds 100% mineral claim ownership in good standing. There are no underlying NSR or option payments owing and the mineral claims are not at risk of expiry. First Nations and consultation. The Property is located in the traditional territory of Lheidli T'enneh First Nation. Permitting of any future advanced exploration or development will require consultation and, where applicable, accommodation. There is no assurance that agreements will be reached on acceptable terms. Permitting and environmental. The MRE is not a development decision. Any future mining would require provincial and federal environmental assessment and permitting, including under the Mines Act, Mineral Tenure Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Management Act, Fisheries Act, as well as other agency Acts and Regulations as applicable, and would be subject to water, fisheries, wildlife, cultural-heritage and reclamation requirements. The Property includes historical workings and is proximal to Hixon Creek. Salmon-bearing drainages and riparian constraints may affect pit or infrastructure siting. Metallurgy. No metallurgical testing has been carried out at the Property. Commodity prices, costs and exchange rates. The cut-off grade and pit/stope constraints use assumed gold prices, costs and FX that may not be realized. A sustained decrease in gold price or increase in costs could reduce or eliminate mineral resources. Inferred resources. A material portion of the estimate is Inferred. Inferred mineral resources are too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves. Infrastructure and climate. Although the Property is road-accessible from Hixon, any future operation would require confirmation of power, water, tailings, waste-rock and access solutions. Seasonal weather and wildfire risk in central British Columbia may affect work programs. No mineral reserves; no production decision. The Company has not completed a preliminary economic assessment, pre-feasibility study or feasibility study, and has not made a production decision. The MRE does not demonstrate economic viability. Technical Report Filing An independent technical report will be prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and Form 43-101F1, titled "NI 43-101 TECHNICAL REPORT on the QUESNELLE GOLD QUARTZ MINE PROPERTY, Hixon, British Columbia",with an effective date of September 26, 2026, will be filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca under the Company's profile within 45 days of the date of this news release, as required by NI 43-101 s. 4.2. The technical report will include the information required by Form 43-101F1, including data verification, estimation methods, and the Qualified Person's certificates and consents. If the filed technical report contains a material difference from the disclosure in this news release, the Company will issue a further news release reconciling the difference, as required by NI 43-101 s. 4.2(6). This news release is the first-time written disclosure of mineral resources on the Property and is a technical-report trigger under NI 43-101 s. 4.2(1)(j). Next Steps The Company intends to use the MRE as the foundation for ongoing step-out and infill drilling at the Halo deposit, targeting upgrades of Inferred to Indicated, implementing metallurgical testwork, environmental baseline studies and further geological modelling. Any decision to complete a preliminary economic assessment will be announced separately and will be supported by the required NI 43-101 disclosure. This paragraph is forward-looking information and is subject to the cautionary statements below. About the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property The Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property is located approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) northeast of, and is road accessible from, Hixon in central British Columbia. The Property includes the Quesnelle Quartz gold-silver deposit, which was discovered in 1865 and historically developed over a footprint of about 150 m by 150 m at the Main zone straddling Hixon Creek. The Property is bordered by the Cariboo Gold Project held by Osisko Gold Group and is located along a favourable corridor adjacent to the Spanish and Eureka thrust faults. The Company's land position covers approximately 96,183 hectares (237,673 acres). Overall, the geological setting of gold mineralization on the Property shows strong similarities with the Spanish Mountain gold deposit, situated approximately 120 km to the southeast along the same geological trend. As a sediment-hosted vein (SHV) deposit, the Spanish Mountain deposit is considered to belong to the epizonal orogenic subclass of gold deposits. Similarity of geological setting does not mean that the Property will host a mineral resource or mineral reserve of comparable size or grade, and no economic comparison is intended. About Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. is rediscovering the Cariboo Gold Rush by proceeding with highly targeted drilling and trenching programs on its Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property, which is bordered by Osisko Gold Group, partly intertwined with them at the north end of the Cariboo Gold Project, and located along a favourable corridor adjacent to the Spanish and Eureka thrust faults over a 96,183 hectare (237,673 acre) area. Historically, over 101 placer gold creeks on the 90-kilometre (56 mile) trend, from the Cariboo Hudson mine north to the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property, have recorded production, with successful placer mining continuing to this day. Qualified Persons The Mineral Resource Estimate disclosed in this news release was prepared by Sue Bird, P.Eng., of BRCC (the "Independent QP"). Sue Bird is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of BC (“APEGBC”) and licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC, and is a “Qualified Person” with respect to NI 43-101. The Independent QP has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this news release that relates to the Mineral Resource Estimate. The Independent QP has verified the data underlying the Mineral Resource Estimate as described above. The Independent QP has consented to the inclusion of the scientific and technical information in the form and context in which it appears and has provided the written consent required for filing of the supporting technical report. For Further Information GOLDEN CARIBOO RESOURCES LTD. "J. Frank Callaghan" J. Frank Callaghan, President and Chief Executive Officer Tel: 604-669-6463 Email: info@goldencariboo.com Head Office: 1100 - 1111 Melville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 3V6 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS www.goldencariboo.com LIKE AND FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking information"). Forward-looking information is often identified by words such as "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "target", "potential" and similar expressions. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, without limitation: the anticipated filing of the NI 43-101 technical report within 45 days; the Company's plans for additional drilling, modelling, metallurgical work or studies; the potential to upgrade Inferred mineral resources to Indicated mineral resources; the potential for eventual economic extraction of the reported mineral resources; statements regarding reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction; and the Company's general exploration and business plans. Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of this news release, are inherently subject to significant business, technical, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Assumptions include: that the technical report will be completed and filed on the expected timetable and will not contain a material difference from this disclosure; that the key assumptions, parameters and methods used in the MRE remain valid; that additional exploration will proceed as planned and will be funded; that gold prices, exchange rates, recoveries and costs used to demonstrate reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction are reasonable; that title, permits and surface access will remain in good standing; and that First Nations consultation and regulatory processes will not prevent planned work. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Those risks include, without limitation: the risk that mineral resources will not be converted to mineral reserves; the risk that Inferred mineral resources will not be upgraded; uncertainty in estimation methods, geological interpretation, grade continuity, density, metallurgical recovery and modifying factors; risks related to metal prices, inflation, input costs and foreign exchange; risks related to financing; risks related to title, surface rights, First Nations consultation, permitting and environmental regulation; operational risks inherent in exploration drilling; the possibility that the filed technical report will require a reconciling news release; and the risks described under "Known Legal, Political, Environmental and Other Risks" above and in the Company's filings on SEDAR+. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The Company has not completed a preliminary economic assessment, pre-feasibility study or feasibility study on the Property and has not made a production decision. There is no certainty that any mineral resources will ever be converted into mineral reserves or that any production will occur. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable securities laws. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information in this news release is made as of the date hereof and is based on information currently available to the Company. Additional Cautionary Notes for Mining Disclosure All scientific and technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the CIM Definition Standards. U.S. investors are cautioned that the terms "mineral resource", "measured mineral resource", "indicated mineral resource" and "inferred mineral resource" used in this news release are Canadian mining terms defined in accordance with NI 43-101 and the CIM Definition Standards. These terms are not defined terms under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulation S-K 1300 and may not be comparable to similar terms used by U.S. issuers. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part of an Inferred mineral resource exists or is economically or legally mineable. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction. The Company's securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from registration. Information concerning adjacent properties or comparable deposits, including the Cariboo Gold Project and the Spanish Mountain deposit, is not necessarily indicative of mineralization on the Property. The Company has no interest in those adjacent properties and has not independently verified the public disclosure of those operators. Historical production, historical workings and placer production referenced in this news release are relevant only as geological context. They are not current mineral resources or mineral reserves and should not be relied upon as such. The Canadian Securities Exchange has not in any way passed upon the merits of the mineral resources disclosed herein and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
DALLAS - September 30, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - A groundbreaking scientist whose discoveries revealed how immune activation and inflammation contribute to high blood pressure will be recognized by the American Heart Association at its annual Scientific Sessions in November. Annet Kirabo, D.V.M., Ph.D., FAHA, professor of medicine in the division of genetic medicine and clinical pharmacology at Vanderbilt Health, will receive the 2026 Joseph A. Vita Award at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026. The meeting, to be held Nov. 6-9, 2026, in Chicago, is a premier global exchange of the latest scientific advancements, research and evidence-based clinical practice updates in cardiovascular science. Dr. Kirabo will be presented with the award during the Opening Session on Saturday, Nov. 7. Named after late cardiovascular scientist Joseph A. Vita, M.D., this award is presented annually to a scientist whose research has significantly advanced the fields of cardiovascular biology or cardiovascular health within the past five years and whose work has been published in the journals of the American Heart Association. Dr. Vita was the founding editor of the Heart Association’s open-access, peer-reviewed Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA). The award recipient is selected by the editors-in-chief of the Association's 14 peer-reviewed scientific journals and celebrates research that transforms or changes the direction of cardiovascular science. “Dr. Annet Kirabo exemplifies the spirit of the Joseph A. Vita Award, which recognizes research that changes the direction of cardiovascular science," said Manesh R. Patel, M.D., FAHA, the American Heart Association's 2026-2027 volunteer president, the Richard S. Stack, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Medicine, chief of the division of cardiology and vice president of heart and vascular services at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. “Her pioneering discoveries represent a paradigm shift in cardiovascular biology, reshaping our understanding of hypertension by revealing how immune activation and inflammation drive cardiovascular disease. Through innovative, multidisciplinary research, she has uncovered potential therapeutic targets, including reactive lipid molecules called isolevuglandins and sodium-sensing pathways in immune cells, that have opened exciting possibilities for preventing and treating hypertension and related cardiovascular and kidney diseases.” Dr. Kirabo is internationally recognized for discoveries that have redefined the role of immune activation and inflammation in hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Her groundbreaking research demonstrated that lipid oxidation-derived protein adducts, which are proteins altered when they bind to highly reactive molecules produced during the oxidation of fats, act as neoantigens that trigger antigen-presenting cell activation, T-cell responses, vascular dysfunction and hypertension. These discoveries fundamentally changed scientific understanding of how the immune system contributes to blood pressure regulation. Today, her laboratory combines immunology, vascular biology, genomics, metabolomics and single-cell technologies to identify new therapeutic strategies for cardiovascular and kidney disease. Her research spans the full spectrum of discovery science, from defining fundamental disease mechanisms to advancing translational research with the potential to transform patient care. With more than 230 scientific publications, sustained National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding and numerous influential articles published in the Heart Association’s journals, Dr. Kirabo's work has established new directions in cardiovascular science and continues to influence investigators worldwide. Beyond her scientific discoveries, Dr. Kirabo has been an active Heart Association volunteer since 2009. She has served on the Council on Hypertension Communications Committee since 2018, including as chair from 2022 to 2024, and on the Council Operations Committee since 2024. She also has reviewed Association research proposals since 2017 and chaired sessions at scientific meetings in 2018, 2022 and 2023. Dr. Kirabo has served on the editorial board of the Hypertension journal since 2018 and as an associate editor of Circulation Research since 2019. “I am deeply honored to receive the Joseph A. Vita Award from the American Heart Association, an organization that has supported my career from my predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships through my development as an independent investigator,” said Dr. Kirabo. ”Scientific discovery, mentorship and advancing new treatments for cardiovascular disease have been the primary focus of my career, and it is both rewarding and humbling to be recognized for it." Dr. Kirabo earned her doctor of veterinary medicine degree with honors from Makerere University in Uganda before completing a master of science in cell and molecular biology at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and a doctorate in physiology and functional genomics at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. She completed postdoctoral training in cardiovascular disease and inflammation at Vanderbilt University, where she now leads an internationally recognized research program and mentors the next generation of cardiovascular scientists. A dedicated mentor and educator, Dr. Kirabo has trained dozens of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and early-career investigators, many of whom have gone on to faculty positions and independent research careers. Her commitment to mentorship, scientific collaboration and innovation continues to shape the future of cardiovascular research while expanding opportunities for emerging scientists around the world. Additional Resources: Multimedia is available on the right column of the release link. For more news at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026, follow us on X @HeartNews, #ScientificSessions26. About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. For Media Inquiries: American Heart Association Communications & Media Relations in Dallas: 214-706-1173; ahacommunications@heart.org Michelle Kirkwood: michelle.kirkwood@heart.org For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org and stroke.org View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB - September 30, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - ANGKOR RESOURCES CORP. (TSXV: ANK OTCQB: ANKOF) (“ANGKOR” OR “THE COMPANY”) is pleased to announce that Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment (“MoE”) has granted final approval for the Company’s wholly owned Cambodian energy subsidiary, EnerCam Resources Co., Ltd. (“EnerCam”), to drill exploratory wells on the Kirirom, Bokor North, Bokor Central and Bokor South sub-basins of the Block VIII onshore oil and gas concession in southwest Cambodia. EnerCam and its independent Cambodian consultant, Green Assessment Co., Ltd., took the Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) and drilling permit through an inter-ministerial review at the Ministry of Environment in Phnom Penh on July 14, 2026, attended by more than 26 representatives of five government Ministries and three provinces. With the EIA approved, EnerCam now advances to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (“MME”) with applications covering specific components of the drilling program used in downhole logging and well operations. THE APPROVAL AT A GLANCE - MoE approval covers drilling on all four sub-basins that host EnerCam’s defined drill targets - Bokor South, Bokor Central, Bokor North and Kirirom. The sub-basins are located across Preah Sihanouk, Koh Kong, and Kampong Speu provinces. - The approval follows submission of the EIA to the Ministry of Environment, and the inter-ministerial review of the EIA and drilling program held July 14, 2026. - EnerCam now files applications with MME for the individual drilling components. - EnerCam has been completing due diligence on several potential drilling contractors ahead of the tender. - The 70+ page tender document is reviewed and approved by MME before it is published. - Mobilizing the drilling equipment takes approximately three months once a drilling contractor is engaged. Mike Weeks, President of EnerCam, commented: “With approval now in hand on all four sub-basins, we move to the Ministry of Mines and Energy on the individual components of the drilling program, and that includes the well logging and the downhole tools. The Ministry of Environment went through this in detail with us - how each site is drilled, how the water and drilling fluid are handled, and how the land is restored if a well is not productive. It has been a thorough process with the Ministries and with the communities where we will be working, and it sets a precedent for how onshore drilling gets done in Cambodia as the sector develops.” Drilling contractors are selected through a tendered bid that is first approved by MME and then published in various media outlets. EnerCam has undertaken its own due diligence on a number of possible drilling contractors to expedite the process and advance the project ahead of schedule where possible. The 70+ page tender document is reviewed and assessed by MME before publication. Once a drilling contractor is engaged, mobilizing the drilling equipment to the sites takes approximately three months. As Cambodia imports 100% of its hydrocarbon-based energy products, discovering a national domestic supply of oil and gas remains a high priority for the Kingdom. EnerCam’s program would be the first privately financed onshore drilling for oil and gas in Cambodia, and a discovery would begin to offset what the Kingdom currently spends importing hydrocarbon energy. Figure 1 Outline of Block VIII with four identified sub-basins representing five planned drill targets, called 4+1 leaving the fifth well location to be determined after drilling the first four. EnerCam has completed 350 line-kilometers of 2D seismic, defined drill targets across four sub-basins - Bokor South, Bokor Central, Bokor North and Kirirom - and has now completed the approval of its Environmental Impact Assessment. The Company’s 4+1 drill program contemplates one exploration well in each of the four sub-basins, followed by a fifth well located on the results of those wells under a Production Sharing Contract. Figure 2 Typical scene as part of the planned oil and gas drilling program for Block VIII. Block VIII covers approximately 4,095 km(2) in the southwest quadrant of Cambodia under a 30-year Production Sharing Contract with the Royal Government of Cambodia. EnerCam continues to work with the MME on the drilling contractor tender, which is approved by the Ministry before publication. The Company will continue providing further updates on the drill program, drilling contractors, and well-planning progress at regular intervals. ABOUT ANGKOR RESOURCES CORP. ANGKOR Resources Corp. is a public company, listed on the TSX-Venture Exchange, and is a leading resource explorer and developer in Cambodia working towards mineral and energy solutions across the country. The Company’s mineral subsidiary, Angkor Gold Corp. Co., Ltd., currently holds two mineral exploration licenses in Cambodia with multiple prospects in copper and gold. Both licenses are in their first two-year renewal term. Angkor’s Cambodian energy subsidiary, EnerCam Resources Co., Ltd., was granted an onshore oil and gas license in the southwest quadrant of Cambodia called Block VIII. The license covers an area of approximately 4095 square kilometers. EnerCam is actively advancing oil and gas exploration activities onshore to meet its mission to prove Cambodia as a nation with its own oil and gas resources. The Company completed 2D-seismic in 2025 and has identified multiple drill targets with multiple target zones. The Company plans to follow with drilling Cambodia’s first privately financed onshore exploratory oil and gas wells under a Production Sharing Contract. CONTACT: Delayne Weeks - CEO Email:- info@angkorresources.com Website:angkorresources.com Telephone: +1 (780) 568-3801 Please follow @AngkorResources on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, but not limited to oil and gas risks of the seismic interpretation uncertainty and the preliminary nature of structural closure estimates; drilling risk and the absence of a drilled well on the Concession; reservoir and fluid uncertainty; PSC compliance obligations and the risk of relinquishment for non-performance; oil price exposure; and Cambodia-specific sovereign and regulatory risk. As well, additional uncertainties on the mineral projects exist regarding the potential for gold and/or other minerals at any of the Company’s properties, the prospective nature of any claims comprising the Company’s property interests, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, dependence upon regulatory approvals, uncertainty of sample results, timing and results of future exploration, and the availability of financing. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Quantum-Resistant Layer 1 Blockchain Lets People and AI Agents Build, Bridge, and Trade Across Chains, Without the Friction MALIBU, CA - September 30, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - The Crypto Company (OTCID: CRCW) (“TCC”) today announced that the Frame testnet is now live in private beta. Frame is a quantum-resistant Layer 1 blockchain that lets people, businesses and AI agents build, bridge, and trade across chains, without the friction. At the time of release, the Frame testnet has successfully processed over 7 million quantum-resistant test transactions. Today, each blockchain works as its own economy. Moving value between them still means trusting a bridge. Builders must choose which chain to build on, and traders face liquidity split across networks. Frame is designed to connect those separate ecosystems into a single interoperable network, so that doing business across chains feels like doing business on just one. “Frame’s testnet going live is a real milestone, and I am excited about how far the team has come and what Frame is going to be,” said Ron Levy, Chief Executive Officer of TCC. “It is amazing to watch transactions flowing on-chain and see people lighting up when they experience for themselves what this platform really unlocks.” Frame is built to stay safe as quantum computers advance. It is quantum-resistant from genesis, with transactions signed using ML-DSA-87, the highest-security level of NIST’s post-quantum digital signature standard (FIPS 204), which is based on CRYSTALS-Dilithium. That means Frame wallets are designed so they should not need to be migrated. Chains built before these standards may have to move their users to new wallets if quantum computers begin to threaten today’s signatures. Frame is also built to be fast. The network is designed for settlement in under two seconds. One signature is designed to move value from one chain to another, settled by Frame’s own validators, with no third-party bridge holding the assets. Transactions are designed not to wait in a public queue, which closes the opening for front-running. “We set out to build a Layer 1 that is quantum-resistant from genesis, and now we have one, designed for settlement in under two seconds,” said Sean Docherty, Chief Blockchain Officer of TCC. “That combination lets people and agents move across chains without waiting, and without worrying about tomorrow’s threats.” The private testnet phase includes post-quantum transactions, Frame Wallet, Frame Names, and a decentralized exchange (DEX). Later phases on Frame’s roadmap include a mainnet launch, cross-chain unified liquidity, and the ability for individuals and businesses to build their own applications on top of Frame, reaching users and transaction volume from every connected chain. Builders, traders, and anyone interested in Frame can join the waitlist at the recently updated https://frame.community to be notified when a testnet invitation is ready. Invitations will be sent to waitlist members as they become available. Frame’s community is also on Telegram and Discord, linked from the site. About The Crypto Company The Crypto Company (OTCID: CRCW) is a publicly traded company, with operating history dating back to 2017, focused on developing and operating blockchain infrastructure. TCC is completing the buildout of Frame Blockchain, a Layer 1 blockchain designed to connect fragmented blockchain ecosystems into a single interoperable network. Learn more at thecryptocompany.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about the Frame testnet, a future mainnet launch and later development phases, and the performance, security and adoption of the Frame network. Words such as “believes,” “expects,” “designed to,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “may,” “will” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially due to a number of factors, including that testnet results may not reflect mainnet performance; TCC’s ability to complete development and launch a mainnet on the expected timeline or at all; the performance and security of Frame’s technology; adoption by users, builders and other blockchains; TCC’s ability to raise additional capital and continue as a going concern; regulatory developments; competition; and the other risks described in TCC’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. TCC undertakes no obligation to update them, except as required by law. Media Contact The Crypto Company Phone: 424-228-9955 Email: info@tcc.co www.thecryptocompany.com View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
NEW YORK, NY - September 30, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Pegisai Global Holdings, Inc. announced that on 1 September 2026, chartered banks began wholesale settlement operations without claims or currency on the Alkaimi Ecosystem, using licensed Pegisai technology. Pegisai’s technology enables Alkaimi Ecosystem members in 14 countries to conduct traditional wholesale settlement operations, using a 100% whole-value model while complying with existing regulation, procedures and law. “The ecosystem’s regionally chartered bank members, using Pegisai-licensed technologies, recognize value from 17 asset classes, with further classes to follow,” said Mike Rogers, spokesman for Pegisai Global Holdings. Members of the currency-neutral Alkaimi Ecosystem adopted and licensed technologies developed by Pegisai Global Holdings, including the 100% Whole Reserve™ model. The model lets member institutions reduce operating risk and recognize value in assets that previously sat outside ordinary settlement. Value held on the ecosystem’s ledger is held under a custodial agreement. Held value is not a currency deposit and is not insured by deposit insurance or by a government agency such as the FDIC. The settlement mechanisms used in the licensed model are themselves individually insured. This notice is issued by Pegisai Global Holdings. Supervisory classification of member operations rests with each member’s own regulator. The platform has not been designated a systemically important financial market utility. This notice is not an offer of currency deposits, securities or banking services. For more information:alkaimi.com / pegisai.com About Pegisai Global Holdings, Inc. Pegisai Global Holdings develops, licenses and administers the Alkaimi Financial Ecosystem, a collaborative network of chartered financial institutions engaged in granular value recognition and settlement in whole value. It holds no client value, settles nothing on the ledger, and takes no deposit. Further information: pegisai.com and alkaimi.com. Media Contact media@pegisai.global View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Non-Exclusive Appointment by CelSiege Biosciences Extends BIOT’s Business Development Activities Into Clinical-Stage Oncology NEW YORK, NY and TOKYO - September 30, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - INSTINCT BIO TECHNICAL COMPANY HOLDINGS INC. (Nasdaq: BIOT) (“BIOT” or the “Company”) today announced that CelSiege Biosciences Inc. (“CelSiege”) has appointed BIOT, on a non-exclusive basis, as its authorized introduction and business development representative in Japan and the People’s Republic of China for IN01, a clinical-stage cancer immunotherapy program. Under a Letter of Authorisation signed on September 18, 2026 by Johan Indot, Founder and Director of CelSiege, BIOT may introduce the IN01 Program to prospective strategic partners, investors, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical institutions, research organizations and investment funds in both countries. BIOT may also facilitate preliminary discussions on potential investment, licensing, co-development, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization. Any definitive transaction remains subject to separate negotiations, due diligence and definitive agreements. “We believe IN01 is a promising clinical-stage program in the field of active cancer immunotherapy, and we are fully committed to helping build a path for this science to reach the patients who need it,” said Tomoki Nagano, Chief Executive Officer of BIOT. “Japan and China have the world’s largest lung cancer patient populations alongside world-class clinical research capabilities, placing them at the center of unmet medical needs in oncology. We share with CelSiege a mission to bring this technology to patients. As CelSiege’s authorized representative in these two markets, BIOT will work with a strong sense of ownership to identify partners and pursue collaborations that can advance the development and commercialization of IN01. Our enduring aspiration is to bring more smiles to patients and their families.” About IN01 According to information provided by CelSiege, IN01 is an active immunotherapy, or therapeutic cancer vaccine, targeting epidermal growth factor (“EGF”). It is designed to stimulate the patient’s immune system to produce antibodies against circulating EGF, a growth factor involved in the proliferation of certain cancer cells. Development materials identify squamous non-small cell lung cancer (“sqNSCLC”) as the lead indication, with potential expansion into colorectal, head-and-neck and other cancers. IN01 is a clinical-stage asset and has not received marketing approval. The Medical Need According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, lung cancer was the world’s most frequently diagnosed cancer in 2022, with approximately 2.5 million new cases, and the leading cause of cancer death, with approximately 1.8 million deaths. Non-small cell lung cancer accounts for approximately 80% to 85% of lung cancer cases, according to the American Cancer Society. Fortune Business Insights estimates the global NSCLC therapeutics market at approximately $38.49 billion in 2025. This third-party estimate relates to a broad therapeutic category and should not be read as an estimate of the addressable market, commercial potential or probability of success of IN01. About CelSiege Biosciences CelSiege Biosciences is a biotechnology company headquartered in Marseille, France, with operations in the United States, focused on the research and development of active immunotherapies. Its proprietary B-cell-mediated platform is designed to stimulate polyclonal antibody responses against disease-associated ligands, with applications in oncology and other therapeutic areas. For more information, visit CelSiege’s corporate website: CelSiege Biosciences About INSTINCT BIO TECHNICAL COMPANY HOLDINGS INC. INSTINCT BIO TECHNICAL COMPANY HOLDINGS INC. (Nasdaq: BIOT) is a diversified healthcare and biotechnology company focused on developing and expanding businesses across beauty, wellness, regenerative medicine and related healthcare sectors. Through its operations and strategic partnerships, BIOT seeks to build an integrated platform connecting innovative healthcare technologies, products and services with growth opportunities across Asia and other international markets. For more information, please visit https://instinct-biot.com/ Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable U.S. securities laws, including statements regarding BIOT’s plans to identify and engage potential strategic partners for the IN01 Program in Japan and China; potential investment, licensing, co-development, clinical development, manufacturing, commercialization or other collaborations involving IN01; and the potential future development and regulatory approval of IN01. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. There can be no assurance that BIOT will identify suitable counterparties, that discussions will result in definitive agreements or transactions, or that IN01 will successfully complete clinical development, demonstrate safety or efficacy, or receive regulatory or marketing approval in Japan, China or any other jurisdiction. Third-party data cited in this press release has not been independently verified by BIOT. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. BIOT undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law. Contact INSTINCT BIO TECHNICAL COMPANY HOLDINGS INC. Investor Relations Email: ir@instinct-bro.com Website: https://instinct-biot.com/
- Electronics Fair Highlights AI, Robotics and Future Industries Twin Lighting Fairs Feature Cutting-Edge Technologies With Global Industry Leaders HONG KONG - September 30, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will stage flagship fairs for electronics and lighting in October, including the 46th Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and the 29th electronicAsia, which will be held concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 13 to 16 October; the 11th Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, taking place at AsiaWorld-Expo from 26 to 29 October; and the 28th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), to be held at the HKCEC from 27 to 30 October. The four fairs are expected to attract some 6,200 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and solutions spanning consumer electronics, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, future industries, smart lighting and smart city applications. The fairs will highlight the latest achievements in innovation and technology, reflecting global trends in industrial upgrading and digital transformation. At a press conference held today to introduce the four fairs, HKTDC Associate Executive Director Silas Chu said: “The Hong Kong SAR Government's latest Policy Address and first Five-Year Plan underscore the importance of consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong's status as an international trade centre, expediting the city's development into an international innovation and technology (I&T) centre and advancing the adoption and development of AI. In support of these strategic directions, the HKTDC is introducing several new elements at this year’s October fairs, including a new Future Industries Zone at the Autumn Electronics Fair, expanded showcases and business-matching opportunities for AI and robotics technologies to help companies connect with funding, talent, technology and international markets. A dedicated GoGlobal Connect Zone will also be set up at the venue to provide advisory services for businesses, encouraging more Chinese Mainland enterprises to leverage Hong Kong as a platform for expanding into international markets. The two lighting fairs, meanwhile, will focus on key industry trends related to smart connectivity, healthy living, immersive spatial experiences and sustainability.” New Future Industries Zone demonstrates synergies in the innovation and tech ecosystem The Autumn Electronics Fair and electronicAsia kick off in mid-October, bringing together over 3,200 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions. In support of the national strategy to foster future industries, this year's Electronics Fair will introduce the new Future Industries Zone. Supported by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the HKSAR Government, the zone is jointly organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association (HKEIA), with participation from some of Hong Kong's leading innovation and technology institutions. The zone will focus on five key themes: Future Computing, Future Manufacturing, Future Marine & Quantum Technologies, Future Microelectronics and Future Wellness. In addition to industry leaders such as Lenovo, AV Concept and GP Energy Tech, more than 100 exhibitors will be showcasing a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions. In addition, a series of thematic events and forums centred on the five key themes will be held during the fair. The distinguished speaker lineup includes Jeffrey Lam, Member of the Executive Council and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company Limited; Vincent Ma, Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited; Clara Chan, Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited; and Allen Yeung, President (Hong Kong) of the Greater Bay Area International Information Technology Industry Association. Another highlight in the Future Industries Zone will be the announcement of the Top 100 Future Industries Pioneer List, which aims to identify innovative products and solutions with strong commercial value. The fair will also feature a start-up pitching competition, as well as thematic forums dedicated to technology talent development and industry application matching, fostering closer collaboration between innovation, talent and business opportunities. GoGlobal Connect Zone helps enterprises expand into global markets As a core member of the Task Force on Supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global, spearheaded by the HKSAR Government, the HKTDC is setting up a dedicated GoGlobal Connect Zone at the Electronics Fair to help Chinese Mainland companies connect with international markets through Hong Kong’s professional services providers. A series of "GoGlobal" themed forums will also be held, including “Scaling Smart Consumer Innovations Worldwide”, featuring representatives from the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation (HKECIC), TechNode and Hang Seng Bank. The forum will explore key strategies for overseas expansion, covering topics such as market entry, financing and risk management, smart manufacturing, sustainability, compliance and certification, and brand building. In addition, representatives from OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) will share insights on the ASEAN manufacturing ecosystem in the “Navigate the Opportunities and Challenges of Overseas Expansion and Next Frontier of Growth” session, helping companies interested in expanding into ASEAN markets gain a deeper understanding of the region’s economic environment, tax policies, business expansion practices and the latest market trends. Spotlight on highlighted themes: AI and Robotics, Smart Wellness and NEXTEntertainment The Autumn Electronics Fair will showcase the latest consumer electronics products and innovative technologies, with three highlighted themes: AI & Robotics, Smart Wellness and NEXTEntertainment. Related products will be featured at various thematic zones across the fair. As the convergence of AI and robotics continues to accelerate, this year’s fair will showcase more than 120 robots, primarily in RoboPark, demonstrating applications across four key scenarios: Commercial & Services, Industrial & Logistics, Entertainment & Social, and Healthcare & Rehabilitation. The impressive lineup includes AgiBot, the world’s leading humanoid robot manufacturer by shipment volume in the first half of 2026[1]; the Shenzhen Honor Smart Technology Development Co., Ltd.’s humanoid robot, winner of the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon; Booster Robotics, champion of the 2026 RoboCup; UBTECH, one of the “Shenzhen Eight Great Guardians of Embodied Intelligence”, which will present the world’s first next-generation full-sized humanoid robot designed for “urban coexistence”; and several prominent technology companies from the “Shenzhen Eight Great Guardians” and “Hangzhou Six Little Dragons”, including AI² Robotics, Digit Robotics, EngineAI, DexForce and Deep Robotics. In addition, VIGX Technology Co., Ltd. will showcase the world’s first “pocket-sized” AI exoskeleton robot, designed to overcome the bulkiness of traditional industrial exoskeletons while being portable and easy to wear. RoboPark will also feature multiple interactive experiences and showcase zones, including the RoboDog Garden for robot dog demonstrations, a robot football exhibition, the Robot Dance Battle performance, the Coffee & Popcorn Station where robots serve coffee and popcorn, as well as interactive photo spots, allowing visitors to experience firsthand the applications of robotics technology in diverse scenarios. Another highlighted theme, Smart Wellness, will cover digital health devices, smart wearables, personal care technologies, gerontech and healthy living electronics, reflecting the growing demand for solutions related to technology-enabled health management and improved quality of life. NEXTEntertainment, meanwhile, will feature extended reality (XR) technologies, smart gaming devices, digital content creation tools, AI-powered entertainment solutions and innovative consumer electronics, enhancing entertainment experiences and digital content creation capabilities. Showcasing renowned brands and start-ups with the Immersive Experience Zone The Autumn Electronics Fair will feature more than 20 themed zones, including the Hall of Fame, showcasing products from more than 560 renowned electronics brands. First-time exhibitors include companies such as HiFuture, Aoni and ZENS. The RISE Avenue zone will bring together emerging brands, featuring products ranging from gaming equipment to home entertainment systems. Another spotlight area, Adventure Hub, will include the Immersive Experience Zone, where creative technology companies will present the latest interactive gaming experiences and demonstrate virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. Visitors can try experiences such as brainwave-controlled sensors that enable users to operate games using concentration alone, without any physical controls. Over 120 emerging enterprises and start-ups will participate in the fair, primarily in the "Startup Zone”, with both the Internet of Things Hong Kong Association (IOTHK) and JimHang Academy leading groups of start-ups to showcase technologies and solutions that address real business challenges. And the Tech Hall will spotlight professional AI-driven data and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions across various industries, including intelligent monitoring systems for transportation applications. Concurrent electronicAsia to drive industry upgrading Jointly organised by the HKTDC and MMI Asia Pte Ltd and held concurrently with the Electronics Fair, electronicAsia (eAsia) will bring together exhibitors engaged in semiconductors, sensors, electronic components and manufacturing technologies. The exhibition will demonstrate how the electronics supply chain is adapting to the growing demands of AI development and digital transformation, helping enterprises seize opportunities arising from the next wave of industrial upgrading. Exhibitors including Easttop Display and Microtech Technology will unveil their latest products at the fair. Symposium on Innovation and Technology to spotlight AI and smart infrastructure A series of forums, seminars and networking events will be held during the Autumn Electronics Fair. Among the highlights is the annual Symposium on Innovation and Technology, jointly organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Electronics and Technologies Association (HKETA) under the theme "AI-Driven Security & The Next-Gen Infrastructure". Distinguished speakers include Alexander Gerfer, Chief Technology Officer of Würth Elektronik Group, who will discuss how electronics technologies are powering the future of AI and intelligent systems; Dr Charles Cheung, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Department of Mathematics at Hong Kong Baptist University, who will explore how businesses can translate AI capabilities into operational excellence, innovation and business growth; and Silvia Lam Ihensekhien, Chief Security Advisor Microsoft, who will share insights into building resilient infrastructure to support AI-driven enterprises and enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness. The Hong Kong Electronics Forum, jointly organised by the HKTDC, MMI Asia Pte Ltd and the HKEIA and co-organised by Hong Kong Institute of Engineers, will explore how AI, sustainability and technological innovation are shaping the future of the electronics industry. The exhibition will also feature a series of start-up-focused activities, including enterprise-investor matching sessions, the Hong Kong Value Creation for Technology: Pitching Competition, and mentorship programmes, providing start-ups with valuable opportunities to showcase innovative ideas, expand investor networks and secure funding support to strengthen their competitiveness. Top-tier lighting technologies and global industry leaders converge at twin lighting fairs As premier annual events for the global lighting and lighting products industry, the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo are expected to bring together some 3,000 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and regions. Under the theme “Beyond Illumination”, the twin lighting fairs will showcase the integration of smart technologies, sustainability, design aesthetics and lighting applications through a diverse range of thematic zones and activities. The fairs will highlight emerging industry trends and further reinforce their position as flagship platforms for the lighting industry in Asia and around the world. Leading global smart lighting and IoT industry alliances will participate in the Autumn Lighting Fair, including the Connectivity Standards Alliance, the DALI Alliance, the SILA-EMN Alliance, the Zhaga Consortium and, making its debut at the fair, KNX, the global standard for smart building and home automation. KNX, together with GVS Smart, will showcase the award-winning KNX Smart Touch S7 control panel, recipient of leading industry honours including the Red Dot Award, A’ Design Award and BDA Product Design Award. This product enables centralised control of lighting, curtains, air-conditioning systems and multiple smart home scenarios, allowing users to create personalised lighting environments and enjoy a seamless smart living experience. Hong Kong exhibitor Dimon Technology will showcase its advanced theatre lighting technologies deployed at the WestK Performing Arts Centre. The company has also provided intelligent lighting solutions for the International Gateway Centre (IGC), designed by internationally renowned architectural firm Zaha Hadid Architects, demonstrating the capability of Hong Kong lighting enterprises in delivering premium lighting technologies for landmark development projects. Hall of Connected Lighting returns with immersive lighting experiences A highlight of the Autumn Lighting Fair, the Hall of Connected Lighting will feature more than 60 leading brands, including local brand Dimon and Viliya; TUYA and Inventronics from the Chinese Mainland; Viso Systems from Denmark; Casambi from Finland; and Signify from the Netherlands. The zone will feature immersive lighting installations and application-based displays, enabling visitors to explore the latest smart lighting products and solutions through interactive light-and-shadow experiences. Among the highlights, Signify will collaborate with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team to present a racing simulator experience that extends the excitement of motorsport beyond the screen into a physical environment through innovative lighting technologies. Two professional racing simulators will allow visitors to experience the thrill of high-speed driving and sharp cornering in a highly immersive setting. Premium decorative lighting brand Viliya will create Mirrorverse, an immersive mirrored art installation featuring its popular Starburst crystal chandeliers and sophisticated table lamps. The installation will demonstrate how decorative lighting can shape ambience, elevate interior design and create distinctive spatial experiences. Meanwhile, Casambi, the world's leading wireless smart lighting control platform, will once again host its Artisan Café concept space at the fair. Together with renowned international lighting brand Formalighting and 12 partners from Europe, the United States and the Asia-Pacific region, Casambi will showcase its open and interconnected smart lighting ecosystem through technical presentations and application sharing. New LED Display Solution Zone creates a commercial display ecosystem Expanding the event’s product scope, the Autumn Lighting Fair will launch the new LED Display Solution Zone to foster the development of a commercial LED display ecosystem. The zone will feature LED video walls, commercial displays, transparent and flexible LED panels, immersive audio-visual systems and integrated display solutions, covering applications ranging from retail environments and corporate presentations to exhibitions, virtual production and major commercial projects. First-time exhibitor Ledman Hong Kong will present the QS Series IceScreen LED Display, which was deployed at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Featuring large-scale 8K display technology, the solution delivers highly realistic and impactful visual experiences. The company will also introduce the LEDHUB Smart Conference Solution, which integrates large-format display, video conferencing and collaboration functions into a single platform. Winner of the 2025 TITAN Innovation Awards Gold Award, the solution has been adopted by leading institutions including The University of Hong Kong, the University of Warwick and Fudan University. Another signature zone, the Hall of Aurora, will feature some 500 renowned brands offering high-quality lighting products. Exhibitors include Hong Kong industry pioneers Prosperity Lamps & Components and Profiled Group, mainland brands Eaglerise, FSL and Leedarson, and international brands such as Finland's Lival, Germany's Cupower and Italy's Beghelli. Other featured zones include Commercial Lighting, Residential Lighting and LED Essentials. Outdoor and Tech Light Expo focuses on emerging smart city lighting trends The Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will showcase a wide range of outdoor, commercial and industrial lighting products and solutions across three major zones: Smart Pole and Solution; Outdoor, Industrial and Technical Lighting; and Landscape and Architectural Lighting. The expo will present newly introduced photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions to help cities enhance energy efficiency, alongside lighting applications for smart city development, industrial environments, professional settings, landscape projects and architectural illumination. Expo exhibitor Fonda Technology will showcase intelligent lighting solutions based on its FondaCity AIoT Cloud Platform within the Smart Pole and Solution zone, incorporating solar energy, motion sensing and various communication technologies. Approximately 70,000 smart streetlight control devices have already been deployed under Hong Kong's New Territories West smart lighting project. In addition to enabling precision lighting control, the system allows city managers to monitor operational conditions in real time via an AIoT platform, significantly enhancing urban management efficiency. At the Outdoor, Industrial and Technical Lighting zone, exhibitor Zhejiang Ouruijie Lighting Technology Co., Ltd. will showcase its L10A Starship Flood Luminaire, winner of the Aladdin Lighting Award 2026 – National Best Lighting Product Award. Inspired by aircraft carrier design, the product combines a distinctive appearance with innovative lighting technology. The Landscape and Architectural Lighting zone will showcase how lighting can create unique urban atmospheres while enhancing the safety, functionality and aesthetics of public spaces. Throughout the fair period, the two lighting fairs will join hands with leading international lighting organisations to present a series of seminars, product launches and networking events. The Innovative Lighting Design Forum will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 27 October under the theme “Treasures of Light: Artistic Brilliance Beyond Exhibitions”. Three renowned lighting designers behind internationally acclaimed landmark projects will share the latest trends and insights, including Dr Yan Liu, Design Director, China of AT Design & Consulting Co Ltd, whose portfolio includes landmark projects such as the Louvre Museum in Paris and the Palace Museum in Beijing; Adam Meredith, Lighting Designer at MEGS Lighting from Australia, who has led lighting design projects for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and M+ in Hong Kong; and Omar Elkerm, Lighting Design Manager (Africa) at Signify, who led the lighting design for several major pyramid illumination projects in Egypt. On the same day, the fair will collaborate with the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) to launch a brand-new event, “Award-winning Illumination: Highlights from the IES Illumination Awards”. Winners of the prestigious IES Illumination Awards will share insights into the artistic and technical evolution of lighting design across different sectors. Featured speakers include Hiroyasu Shoji, Representative and Lighting Designer of Lightdesign Inc., who led the lighting design for the Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka, and Kelly Jones, Co-Chief Executive Officer and President of Lighting Design Alliance, whose portfolio includes numerous projects for Disney and Universal Studios. The fair will also partner with Women in Lighting (WIL) for the first time to present “Circularity in Lighting Design” on 28 October. Leading female designers from around the world will discuss sustainable lighting design and the application of circular economy principles in the industry. Speakers include Yah Li Toh, Founder and Principal of Light Collab, who designed the lighting for the Singapore Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, and Pavlina Akritas, Founder of Akritas Lighting Design, known for her work on lighting projects for some of the world's most prestigious luxury brands. Another key event, the Connected Lighting Forum, will once again be co-organised with the Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association (SILA). Under the theme “Healing Light for the Future: Illuminating Emotional Well-being”, the forum will explore developments in intelligent and human-centric lighting technologies and their role in supporting emotional wellness, featuring case studies on the therapeutic applications of light. At AsiaWorld-Expo, a series of exhibitor and buyer activities will be held. Among the highlights, a seminar titled “Smart Tech Integration in Outdoor Lighting” on 27 October will bring together experts from the Alliance of Smart Pole Industry and another industry organisation to examine how AI is driving the next generation of smart pole applications. To facilitate sourcing and business networking across the fairs, a complimentary shuttle bus service will be provided for exhibitors and buyers between the HKCEC and AsiaWorld-Expo throughout the exhibition period. The four exhibitions will continue to adopt the HKTDC's EXHIBITION+ hybrid exhibition model, combining physical and online participation. In addition to attending the fairs in person, exhibitors and buyers can utilise the Click2Match smart business matching platform to connect, source and conduct business discussions online. The online exhibition period for the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia will run from 6 to 23 October, while the online exhibitions for the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will be available from 19 October to 6 November, enabling businesses to extend their sourcing and networking activities beyond the physical fair dates. 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Photo download: https://bit.ly/3VBQ6dm Websites - Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition): https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkelectronicsfairae/en - electronicAsia: https://www.hktdc.com/event/electronicasia/en - Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition): https://www.hktdc.com/event/hklightingfairae/en - Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkotlexpo/en Media enquiries Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department: Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) & electronicAsia Katy Wong Tel: (852) 2584 4524 Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org Clayton Lauw Tel: (852) 2584 4472 Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) & Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo Christy Lee Tel: (852) 2584 4369 Email: christy.wn.lee@hktdc.org Jane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Research Highlights: People in their 60s without dementia or a previous stroke were at a higher risk of having a stroke in the future if they scored lower on overall thinking ability, memory and information-processing speed tests when compared to their peers who had better scores on the same cognitive tests. The results of a study in Sweden suggest that simple cognitive testing among sexagenarians may offer clues about future stroke risk. DALLAS - September 30, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Adults in their 60s who scored lower on tests of overall thinking ability, memory and how quickly they processed information were more likely to have a stroke years later, according to new research conducted in Sweden, published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. The study examined the risk of first-time stroke among nearly 5,000 older adults, ages 60 to 80+, and reviewed scores of cognitive function in relation to later stroke incidence. Study participants, all of whom had no history of dementia, stroke or transient ischemic attack (often known as a mini-stroke), completed several tests that measured overall thinking ability, memory, processing speed, verbal skills and select problem-solving skills. During an average 12 years of follow-up, more than 10% of participants had a first-time stroke. Researchers then estimated the risk of stroke for those with the lowest cognitive function scores compared to people with the highest scores. The study found that among adults ages 60-69: lower overall thinking ability was linked to an 86% higher risk of stroke; lower memory scores were linked to a 68% higher stroke risk; and lower information-processing speed scores were linked to a 66% higher risk of stroke. The same cognitive-stroke risk pattern was not seen among adults ages 70-79 or age 80 and older after researchers accounted for other health and lifestyle factors. “We chose to investigate different age spans because the older population is very diverse. For instance, while many people in their 60s may have only a few medical conditions, people in their 80s often suffer from multiple medical conditions and take numerous medications,” said lead study author Alice Askemyr, M.D., a geriatrics researcher at Lund University and Skane University Hospital in Malmo, Sweden. “Furthermore, what serves as a risk factor in early life might not serve as one if it is acquired later in life and vice versa.“ She also noted that poor cognitive performance among the younger study participants could indicate that they may have already had an undetected brain injury. “So-called ‘silent’ brain injuries can affect both cognitive functioning and the future risk of stroke,” Askemyr said. “They affect roughly 70% of adults over age 70, so their effects may be easier to detect among people in their 60s, when such injuries and other factors that can affect cognition, including medical conditions and medications, are less common.” Elisabeth Breese Marsh, M.D., FAHA, chair of the 2026 American Heart Association Scientific Statement, Brain Health Across the Life Span: A Framework for Future Studies, was not involved in the study and noted that, “while it is certainly important for people in their 60s, my advice would be that even people in their 40s and 50s need to be focusing on risk factor modification and habits for good overall brain health.” Marsh is a professor of neurology and director of the Bayview Stroke Center at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. “This study, in conjunction with others, supports how important it is to be aggressive in managing vascular risk factors and focusing on brain health in midlife, before many people typically begin to think about it. This would improve both cognitive performance and stroke risk in older age,” she added. “However, because we don’t know for sure if there is something about the cognitive impairment itself that further increases risk of stroke, the study also provides a new potential screening factor to identify those with higher stroke risk.” According to the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, overall health, lifestyle and environment can affect brain health and cognition over time. Study details, background, design and limitations: The study included 4,912 adults, ages 60-80+, who enrolled in the Good Aging in Skane project and included health data from the Swedish Board of Health and Welfare. Participants were ages 60 and older (46% men) at enrollment. Data was collected from 2001 to 2023. During an average follow-up period of 12.3 years, 572 participants had a stroke. Data on first-time stroke events were extracted from the Swedish National Patient Register of specialized in- and outpatient care. Cognitive function was assessed using standardized tests of memory, processing speed, verbal fluency and executive function. Scores were combined and grouped by age into low, middle and high cognitive performance. Overall thinking ability was estimated as a composite of all available tests. Study limitations include that the study was observational, meaning it found a link between lower cognitive test scores and stroke risk but cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not be generalizable to people living in other countries due to differences in healthcare, socioeconomics and lifestyle habits among countries, Askemyr noted. Co-authors, disclosures and funding sources are listed in the manuscript. Studies published in the American Heart Association’s scientific journals are peer-reviewed. 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Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. For Media Inquiries and American Heart Association Expert Perspective: 214-706-1173 Bridgette McNeill: bridgette.mcneill@heart.org For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org and stroke.org View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Data center business continues to drive massive growth, while nearly all segments and regions show significant gains The Management Board raises its revenue forecast for 2027 to EUR 600 to 650 million (previously: EUR 570 to 620 million) and, for the first time, estimates revenue for 2028 at EUR 750 to 850 million 2G closed the first half of 2026 with total output of EUR 184.0 million (previous year: EUR 193.0 million, -4.7%) and an EBIT margin of 0.6% (previous year: 3.3%) The forecast for the current year remains unchanged at the upper end of the range (EUR 490 million, EBIT margin of 9.5 to 10.5%) HEEK, GERMANY - September 29, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - 2G Energy AG (ISIN DE000A0HL8N9), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sustainable power plants and combined heat and power (CHP) systems, as well as a producer of heat pumps, once again recorded new orders exceeding EUR 400 million in the third quarter. The data center business continues to represent a huge growth driver, while nearly all segments and regions are posting significant gains at the same time As expected, in the course of the third quarter, 2G secured another major order from a customer in the data center industry for the delivery of containerized power plants. The volume totals 275 MW (see Corporate News dated September 23, 2026), thereby exceeding total production for fiscal year 2025. As is common practice with large scale orders, 2G does not report new orders until the contract has been signed and the down payment - which is typically between 20% and 30% of the order value – has been received. In order to confirm a previous reservation, the customer also made a corresponding, substantial down payment in the mid-double-digit millions in this case, part of which was used to secure the supply chain. In addition, the previously announced major order from the mining sector was finalized in July. Furthermore, the traditional markets and segments are also showing encouraging developments, with double-digit growth rates in some cases. This also applies to the heat pumps business unit, which is meeting high expectations and for which order intake of up to EUR 30 million is still expected for the full year 2026. The Management Board is raising its revenue forecast for 2027 to EUR 600 to 650 million (previously: EUR 570 to 620 million) and, for the first time, estimates revenue for 2028 in the range of EUR 750 to 850 million The exceptionally positive trend in new orders is highly likely to continue in the upcoming quarters. At the same time, the rapid ramp-up of production for existing data center orders got off to a very positive start. Against this backdrop, the Management Board is raising its forecast for 2027 to EUR 600 to 650 million (previously: EUR 570 to 620 million). Since revenue of EUR 490 million is still expected for the current year, this would represent year-over-year growth of 22.5 to 33%. In terms of the EBIT margin, the Management Board continues to expect to be able to increase it to over 11% starting in 2027. With a look to fiscal year 2028, the Management Board is again forecasting above-average growth, which could amount to at least EUR 100 million on an annual basis, but possibly as much as EUR 250 million. The revenue forecast for 2028, which has been issued for the first time, consequently ranges from EUR 750 to 850 million. With the new assembly hall at the Heek site set to commence operations at the end of 2027 and the gradual expansion of the workforce already underway, revenue at the upper end of this forecast will also be possible. 2G closed the first half of 2026 with total output of EUR 184.0 million (previous year: EUR 193.0 million, -4.7%) and an EBIT margin of 0.6% (previous year: 3.3%) 2G started the first half of 2026 with relatively full order books. At EUR 184.0 million (previous year: EUR 193.0 million), total output was correspondingly high, but did not quite reach the previous year’s level (-4.7%), as the start of 2025 was marked by an exceptionally large number of unusually short-notice orders for Ukraine. As a result, revenue from new plants amounted to EUR 52.7 million (previous year: EUR 82.7 million, -36.4%). Significant variances were encountered in the final invoices for Ukraine (EUR 1.1 million; prior year: EUR 33.7 million). Service revenue normalized over the course of the first half of the year, after, among other things, the effects of the ERP conversion were minimized. At EUR 83.5 million, service revenue was only slightly (-4.3%) below the prior year (EUR 87.2 million), although the second quarter performed noticeably better and already exceeded the prior-year figure. As a result of the significantly higher relative share of services in total revenue, the cost of materials ratio improved to 58.3% (previous year: 63.2%). Overall, personnel expenditures rose by EUR 7.3 million to EUR 49.1 million (+17.3%). On the one hand, this reflected consolidation effects from subsidiaries that were not yet fully consolidated a year ago (in particular KWK-Tec from Germany and Celsius & Watt from Belgium). On the other hand, this maps the gradual expansion of the workforce in anticipation of the exceptionally strong growth expected in the upcoming quarters and years. Depreciation and amortization increased by EUR 1.2 million to EUR 5.4 million (+28.5%), primarily due to depreciation and amortization related to the new ERP system, which was capitalized effective July 1, 2025. Overall, the first half of the year closed with EBIT of EUR 0.8 million (previous year: EUR 5.7 million). Given the strong outlook for the second half of the year and the upcoming years, this represents a solid starting point, which is further supported by the significant increase in liquidity (June 30, 2026: EUR 29.3 million; December 31, 2025: EUR 0.1 million). The forecast for the current year remains unchanged at the upper end of the range (EUR 490 million, EBIT margin of 9.5 to 10.5%) Work on the first large-scale order from the data center segment is proceeding as planned. Delivery of the equipment and systems will commence in the fourth quarter. Revenue is recognized progressively linked to the individual power plants delivered, in each case upon the arrival of the respective power plant in the United States. At the same time, revenue recognition from orders in the so-called “biomass package” in the German market is gaining significant and increasing momentum. Against this backdrop, the Management Board is confident with regard to the company’s future performance and adheres to a realistic assessment of achieving the revenue forecast for the current fiscal year - between EUR 440 and 490 million - at the upper end of the forecast range. Accordingly, the expectation of achieving an EBIT margin of 9.5 to 10.5% remains unchanged. 2G company portrait The 2G Energy AG Group is an internationally leading manufacturer and system provider of decentralized energy supply systems. The company develops, produces and installs comprehensive solutions in the structurally growing market for highly efficient CHPs, large heat pumps and peak-load gensets. Digital grid integration and plant control for these types of energy generators, as well as service and maintenance, are further decisive performance criteria. The product portfolio comprises three types of energy generation: CHP plants in the output range from 20 kW to 4,500 kW for operation with hydrogen, natural gas, biogas and other lean gases, large heat pumps in the range from 100 kW to 3,200 kW as well as peak-load gensets with an electrical output of 500 kW or more. CHP plants operate with efficiencies of 90 percent and more, while large heat pumps achieve efficiencies of 300 to 500 percent, depending on the general conditions. With its products and services, 2G is at the interface to a decentralized, secure and largely decarbonized energy supply. More than 10,000 2G systems have already been installed worldwide in various applications, supplying electrical and thermal energy to a wide range of customers from the housing industry, agriculture, commercial and industrial companies, energy suppliers, municipal utilities and local government authorities. 2G is positioned worldwide as a system provider for decentralized energy solutions with its combination of CHP plants, peak-load gensets and large heat pumps. The company benefits from far-reaching synergies of these plant categories, ranging from project development, procurement, production and the predominantly containerized design to the largely identical customer base and regulatory framework as well as sales channels and digital control and service. 2G is consistently expanding its technological leadership through continuous research and development work, both in power plant and pump technologies as well as in specific software development for service and maintenance activities. The digital grid integration consistently implemented by 2G is an indispensable, system-relevant element in the future electricity market design and represents a high market entry hurdle for competitors. The sector coupling required for the success of the energy transition is reflected in 2G's portfolio. 2G employs more than 1000 employees at its headquarters in Heek, Germany, in North America, as well as at six other European locations. The company is active in more than 60 countries and generated net sales of EUR 398.4 million in the 2025 financial year with an EBIT margin of 6.6%. 2G was founded in 1995. The shares of 2G Energy (ISIN DE000A0HL8N9) have been listed on the stock exchange market since 2007 and are included in the “Scale” segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and listed in the Scale30 index. Financial Calendar 2026 October 15 Publication of the 2026 Half-Year Report November 23 Publication of Q3 2026 Revenue and EBIT November 23–25 German Equity Forum, Frankfurt am Main IR contact 2G Energy AG Benzstrasse 3, 48619 Heek Phone: +49 (0) 2568 93 47-2795 Email: ir@2-g.de Internet: www.2-g.com View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
SCHRAMBERG, GERMANY - September 29, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Shares in Schweizer Electronic AG (ISIN: DE0005156236, WKN: 515623) will be traded on the Scale segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange from 30 September 2026. The company is thus completing the transition from the regulated market to the Scale segment of the open market, as announced on 13 August 2026. The steps required for the segment change have been completed as planned. The last trading day for the shares of Schweizer Electronic AG on the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (General Standard) and on the regulated market of the Stuttgart Stock Exchange is 29 September 2026. From 30 September 2026, the shares will be listed on the Scale segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The tradability of SCHWEIZER shares will remain fully guaranteed throughout the segment change. The shares will continue to be tradable via Xetra and other trading venues. By moving to Scale, Schweizer Electronic AG is aligning its stock market listing with the company’s size and capital market orientation. Scale is a segment of the Open Market (Freiverkehr) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange with additional transparency requirements and is aimed in particular at small and medium-sized enterprises. As previously announced in an ad hoc announcement dated 13 August 2026, Schweizer Electronic AG’s aim in changing segments is to reduce the regulatory and administrative burden associated with listing on the regulated market, including the associated costs, whilst maintaining its presence on the capital market. The company will continue to provide shareholders, investors and other capital market participants with regular and transparent updates on the company’s performance. About SCHWEIZER Schweizer Electronic AG is synonymous with cutting-edge technology and expert consultancy in the printed circuit board industry. With its state-of-the-art production facility in Schramberg and through close partnerships with other technology leaders, SCHWEIZER offers bespoke printed circuit board and embedding solutions. The company’s innovative printed circuit board technologies are used in demanding applications across the automotive, aviation & defence, industry & medical, and communications & computing sectors. They are characterised by high quality and energy- and resource-efficient properties. Founded in 1849 by Christoph Schweizer, the company is listed on the Stuttgart and Frankfurt stock exchanges (ticker symbol: SCE; ISIN: DE0005156236). For further information, please contact: Elisabeth Trik Schweizer Electronic AG EinsteinstraBe 10 78713 Schramberg Telephone: +49 7422 / 512-302 Email:elisabeth.trik@schweizer.ag Visit our website: www.schweizer.ag Photos: Schweizer Electronic AG | Flickr View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
ROTKREUZ, SWITZERLAND - September 29, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - mobilezone has once again been recognized by EcoVadis for its sustainable and responsible business practices. In this year's assessment, the mobilezone Group further improved its performance and was awarded the Silver Medal (previous year: Bronze Medal). This places mobilezone among the top 15% of companies worldwide of its size assessed by EcoVadis. The evaluation was conducted at Group level and covers all units within the mobilezone Group. The award reflects the continuous advancement of sustainability management across the Group. In recent years, mobilezone has systematically expanded its sustainability structures and processes. Key initiatives include the further development of sustainability reporting in line with the European ESRS sustainability reporting standards, the integration of newly acquired group companies into the ESG management framework, and the successful certification of the environmental management system according to ISO 14001. "The Silver Medal is both a recognition of our achievements and an incentive to continue improving. We remain committed to pursuing our chosen path and will continue to integrate sustainability into the development of our business in a targeted and meaningful way," says Bernhard Machler, CFO of mobilezone. Further information on mobilezone's sustainability initiatives can be found in the latest Sustainability Report: https://www.mobilezoneholding.ch/vision/Sustainability.html About EcoVadis EcoVadis (link) is one of the world's leading providers of sustainability ratings and certifies companies worldwide in the fields of ecology, social issues, and sustainability. EcoVadis has been active since 2007 and has certified around 150,000 companies in more than 185 countries based on internationally established standards and guidelines. Press release (PDF) Contact for analysts, investors and media representatives Pascal Boll Director MVNO & Investor Relations mobilezone holding ag mobilezoneholding@mobilezone.ch About mobilezone mobilezone holding ltd is the leading company in the Swiss market specialising in telecommunications and mobile lifestyle products. The registered shares of mobilezone holding ag (MOZN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange AG. mobilezone employs around 700 people at its locations in Rotkreuz, Baden, Spreitenbach, Urnasch and in approximately 125 company-owned shops across Switzerland. The Group, which focuses on telecommunications and mobile lifestyle products, is broadly diversified and holds leading market positions in Swiss retail with the mobilezone brand, as well as in e-commerce with the platforms Apfelkiste.ch, mobilezone.ch and jusit.ch. mobilezone’s offering (available at POS and online) includes a full range of mobile devices as well as tariff plans for mobile and fixed-line telephony, digital TV and internet services from all providers. Apfelkiste offers a broad assortment of device accessories, lifestyle and trend products. Further key strategic pillars include the MVNO business (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) with the brands TalkTalk and Digital Republic, the B2B business, and the sustainability-focused “Second Life” business (repairs and refurbished devices) under the jusit brand. MAREIN has comprehensive expertise in trend scouting, private label development and product sourcing. mobilezone’s product offering addresses both private and business customers, with a particular focus on expanding recurring business (“recurring revenue”). www.mobilezoneholding.ch View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Experienced media executive Markus Breitenecker to lead DEAG into its next phase of development. Detlef Kornett to step down at the end of 2026, as planned, after thirteen years on the Executive Board. Focus on further international expansion and strengthening the Group’s market position. BERLIN, GERMANY - September 29, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG (“DEAG”) is setting the course for its next phase of growth: Experienced media executive Markus Breitenecker (57) will join DEAG’s Executive Board on 1 November 2026 and will simultaneously acquire a shareholding in the Company. He will succeed Detlef Kornett (63) as Chairman of the Executive Board. Kornett will leave the Company at the end of 2026 upon expiry of his contract, following thirteen successful years on DEAG’s Executive Board. During this period, Detlef Kornett played a decisive role in shaping DEAG’s development, serving as Co-CEO since 2023 and as Chairman of the Executive Board since 2024. Under his leadership, the Group significantly expanded its international presence and further strengthened its market position. In financial year 2025, the Group generated revenue of approximately EUR 490 million, the highest in its corporate history. DEAG’s next phase of development will build on this strong foundation. Detlef Kornett, Chairman of the Executive Board of DEAG: "My time at DEAG has been characterised by an extraordinary period of development. I am proud of what we have achieved together as a team and would like to thank all colleagues and partners for their successful collaboration. I wish Markus Breitenecker and the entire DEAG team every success in the next phase of the Company’s journey." With Markus Breitenecker, DEAG gains a highly experienced media and entertainment executive with extensive expertise in building and developing new business areas. Among other roles, Breitenecker served on the Executive Board of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, where he acted as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Together with the other members of the Executive Board, he will focus in particular on driving the Group’s continued international growth and further expanding its market position across existing and new business areas. Markus Breitenecker, future Chairman of the Executive Board of DEAG: "I am truly excited to begin a new chapter with DEAG. Live entertainment has always been a personal passion of mine and, particularly in the digital age, remains one of the things that brings people together. The Company has an outstanding team and excellent foundations for unlocking new opportunities. I look forward to bringing my experience from media, technology and platform businesses to DEAG and helping to shape the future of entertainment in Europe." Tobias Buck, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of DEAG: "On behalf of the entire Supervisory Board, I would like to sincerely thank Detlef Kornett for his many years of commitment and his significant contribution to DEAG’s international development. We are delighted to welcome Markus Breitenecker as the new Chairman of the Executive Board of DEAG. With his extensive entrepreneurial and management experience, he will lead DEAG along its continued growth path and help shape the Company’s future development." About DEAG DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG (“DEAG”), founded in Berlin in 1978, is a leading provider of Live Entertainment, Ticketing, and Entertainment Services in Europe. With Group companies at 25 locations, DEAG is present in its core markets of Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, Denmark, Spain, and Italy. As a Live Entertainment service provider with an integrated business model and a strong international partner network, DEAG has extensive expertise in the conception, organisation, promotion, and production of live events of all genres and sizes. The Live Entertainment segment includes the core business areas of Music - covering Rock/Pop, including Urban and Electronic Dance Music, Classics & Jazz - and Non-Music, such as the Spoken Word & Literary Events and Family Entertainment. Every year, DEAG organises over 6,000 live events and sells more than 10 million tickets, a steadily growing share of which are sold via the DEAG Group’s ticketing platforms: myticket.de, myticket.at, myticket.co.uk and gigantic.com. Live Entertainment for all generations and target audiences, the development of international markets, and the strengthening of the ticketing area are central building blocks of DEAG’s ongoing development. Investor & Public Relations Axel Muhlhaus, edicto GmbH Eschersheimer LandstraBe 42 60322 Frankfurt am Main Phone: +49 69 905505-52 Email: deag@edicto.de View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
STAFA, SWITZERLAND - September 29, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Sonova ranks first among the top 100 large companies in the latest “Switzerland’s Top Innovative Companies” ranking, compiled by business magazines BILANZ and PME in collaboration with market research company Statista. The ranking recognizes innovation across products, processes and culture. It highlights Sonova’s AI-powered hearing technology, which can extract speech from background noise in real time, as well as EON, Phonak’s latest portfolio of hearing aids, which are now even lighter, smaller and more energy-efficient. “We are proud to receive this independent recognition of Sonova’s innovative strength,” says Eric Bernard, Chief Executive Officer of Sonova. “Innovation is a central pillar of our strategy - we ‘innovate for adoption’ by turning advanced technology into solutions that people want to wear and that make hearing care easier to access and integrate into everyday life. By combining our audiological expertise with proprietary chip and software development and AI-based solutions, we help people with hearing loss hear better, including in complex listening situations.” “By listening closely to users and hearing care professionals, we can focus our capabilities on what truly drives adoption and long-term satisfaction – more personalized solutions, appealing product design and seamless digital experiences that fit naturally into people’s lives,” says Anders Rosengren, Chief R&D Officer of Sonova. “What truly sets Sonova apart as an innovation leader is our end-to-end ownership of the entire technology stack. This allows us to bring multiple technologies and disciplines together as one integrated system and to continuously translate long-term research and engineering into meaningful innovation.” This latest recognition builds on Sonova’s strong track record in innovation rankings: in 2025, Sonova was ranked no. 1 among SMI companies for the second consecutive year in the annual innovation ranking by BILANZ, PME and Statista, and also reached no. 12 out of 300 in Fortune magazine’s ranking of Europe’s most innovative companies, compiled in collaboration with Statista. About the ranking The “Switzerland’s Top Innovative Companies 2027” ranking was compiled by Statista on behalf of business magazines BILANZ and PME. The ranking recognizes a total of 185 companies - from start-ups to large corporations. The ranking is based on surveys of experts and employees of the companies assessed, as well as objective criteria. Contacts: Investor Relations Peter Dickson +41 58 928 28 20 Thomas Bernhardsgrutter +41 58 928 33 44 ir@sonova.com Media Relations Willy-Andreas Heckmann +41 58 928 28 13 mediarelations@sonova.com About Sonova Sonova is the global leader in innovative hearing care solutions, combining technology leadership, audiological expertise and a strong local presence to serve a growing number of people with hearing loss in more than 100 countries. The Group was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland. As a vertically integrated company across its Wholesale, Retail, and Cochlear Implants businesses, Sonova operates through the brands Phonak, Unitron, AudioNova and Advanced Bionics as well as recognized regional brands. In the 2025/26 financial year, the Group generated sales of CHF 3.6 billion, with a net profit of CHF 546 million. Around 18,000 employees are working on achieving Sonova’s vision of a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing. Sonova has a long-standing commitment to innovation and was ranked no. 12 among the most innovative companies in Europe in 2025 by Fortune magazine, selected from 300 companies across 21 countries and 16 industries. For more information please visit www.sonova.com. Disclaimer This Media Release contains forward-looking statements, which offer no guarantee of future performance. These statements are made based on management’s views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance. They are subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not confined to, future global economic conditions, exchange rates, legal provisions, market conditions, activities by competitors and other factors outside Sonova’s control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those forecasted or expected. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the statement, and Sonova undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Sonova shares (ticker symbol: SOON, Security no: 1254978, ISIN: CH0012549785) have been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1994. The securities of Sonova have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or under the applicable securities laws of any state of the United States of America, and may not be offered or sold in the United States of America except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements under the U.S. Securities Act and in compliance with applicable state securities laws, or outside the United States of America to non-U.S. Persons in reliance on Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
LAS VEGAS, NV - September 29, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Meridian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MRDN)(the “Company” or “Meridian Holdings”), an international developer, licensor, and operator of online gaming and e-commerce platforms, today provided the below update relating to the Provisional Measure signed by the President of Brazil on September 25, 2026, which prohibits the operation, intermediation and advertising of online betting and online casino services in Brazil and requires that funds be returned to bettors. The measure is provisional and is expected to be subject to approval by the Brazilian Congress (within 120 days of adoption) to remain in effect. Brazil represents an immaterial share of Meridian Holdings' Group revenue. The Company's Meridianbet brand operates in Brazil through its subsidiary Meridian Gaming Brasil SPE Ltda, which holds authorisation SPA/MF nº 0086/2024, granted by Portaria SPA/MF nº 526 of March 14, 2025, for the operation of fixed-odds sports betting and online gaming. The Company has been, and continues to be, fully compliant with the Provisional Measure and all applicable regulatory requirements in Brazil. The Company entered the Brazilian market on a conservative basis and did not commit large-scale marketing expenditure in advance of licensing. Its exposure to the measure is limited as a result. The Company's authorization in Brazil was granted until December 31, 2029. The Company is reviewing the Provisional Measure and its implications with its Brazilian and United States legal advisers. Under Brazilian law, a Provisional Measure takes effect on publication in the Diario Oficial da Uniao and has immediate force of law. It is valid for 60 days and may be extended once for a further 60 days. The Brazilian Congress must approve it within that period, failing which it ceases to have effect. About Meridian Holdings Meridian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MRDN), headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a B2B and B2C gaming technology group operating across over 25 international regulated markets. The Company's B2C division is led by Meridianbet Group, an online sports betting and gaming operator founded in 2001 and licensed across Europe, Africa and South America. The Company's B2B division, comprising game developer Expanse Studios and iGaming platform GMAG, develops, licenses and distributes proprietary gaming platforms and content to a global client base. For more information, visit www.meridian-holdings.com or email ir@meridian-holdings.com. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements made in this press release contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (“forward-looking statements”). Words such as “strategy,” “expects,” “continues,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “would,” “will,” “estimates,” “intends,” “projects,” “goals,” “targets”, “may,” “should,” “could,” “potential” and other words of similar meaning are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying these statements. Important factors that may cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, (a) management’s expectations regarding the effect of the provisional measure issued by the Brazilian Government on September 25, 2026 on the Company's operations, revenue, and earnings, and the result, duration and ultimate legislative outcome, of the provisional measure, on the Company’s operations, revenue, earnings and prospects; (b) the Company’s need for additional financing to grow and expand our operations, complete acquisitions, and potential dilution caused by such financing; (c) dilution resulting from the conversion of preferred stock and warrants, and from acquisitions; (d) the Company’s reliance on third-party suppliers of gaming content and the cost of such content; (e) the Company’s ability to obtain and maintain required gaming licenses (including, but not limited to those in Brazil); (f) the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market; (g) the Company’s ability to effectively manage growth; (h) the Company’s expectations regarding future growth, revenues and profitability; (i) the Company’s expectations regarding future plans and the timing thereof; (j) the Company’s reliance on its management team; (k) the fact that Aleksandar Milovanović has voting control over the Company; (l) related party relationships and potential conflicts of interest; (m) the effects of economic downturns, recessions, inflation, interest rate changes, global conflicts and other market conditions, including impacts on discretionary spending and the cost of capital; (n) the Company’s ability to protect its proprietary information and intellectual property; (o) the impact of current and future regulations, the Company’s ability to comply with such regulations, potential penalties for non-compliance, and changes in the interpretation or enforcement of laws; (p) risks associated with gaming fraud, user cheating and cyber-attacks; (q) risks associated with system failures and disruptions to technology and infrastructure, including cybersecurity and hacking risks; (r) the outcome of contingencies, including legal proceedings; (s) competition from existing and new market participants; (t) the risk that changes in market prices, including foreign exchange and interest rates, may affect the Company’s income or the value of financial instruments; (u) risks relating to the protection of players’ deposits; (v) risks that participants in sporting events may intentionally alter outcomes, resulting in higher than expected payouts; and (w) the impact of sporting results and payout variability on the Company’s betting hold, revenue and margins, including outcomes that are unusually favorable to bettors. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements we make in this press release are reasonable, we provide no assurance that these plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not complete and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law. Other important factors that may cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements included in this communication are described in the Company’s publicly-filed reports, including, but not limited to, under the “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s periodic and current filings with the SEC, including the Form 10-Qs and Form 10-Ks, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the quarter ended June 30, 2026, and future periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. These reports are available at www.sec.gov.
Approximately 86,000 vertebral fragility fractures occur annually in the UK, with most remaining undiagnosed. Nanox.AI has signed an exclusive three-year UK reseller agreement with Vertec Scientific for its HealthOST bone solution, with minimum annual license commitments built into the deal. A separate optimization project with Intel demonstrates a path for Nanox.AI’s imaging AI framework to run inference locally on hospital hardware rather than relying entirely on the cloud. LOS ANGELES, CA - September 29, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - A CT scan ordered to answer one clinical question may capture additional anatomical information beyond the original indication. In certain cases, routine CT imaging can include information related to the spine, coronary arteries, liver and other areas, creating an opportunity to support clinical evaluation of findings that may otherwise go unnoticed. Nano-X Imaging Ltd. (NASDAQ: NNOX) is targeting that gap through Nanox.AI, its medical imaging analytics subsidiary. Two announcements this month advance the same strategy from different directions: one expands the commercial pathway for its… Read More Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to NNOX are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NNOX Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
LOS ANGELES, CA - September 29, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Greenland Mines (NASDAQ: GRML) (FSE: HK6) announced that it raised over $17 million through a registered direct offering of common stock at $13 per share, bringing its total capital raised over the past week to more than $59 million. The company said the financing strengthens its balance sheet and provides capital for planned exploration and development programs and its 2027 milestones across its Greenland portfolio. Greenland Mines also appointed Blair Jordan and Peter Love to its board of directors. Jordan is an experienced public-company executive, director, investment banker and attorney who currently serves as CEO and a director of Tungsten Reserve Corp., while Love has more than 18 years of experience in mineral exploration and corporate finance for the natural-resources industry and is executive chairman and co-founder of Torino Metals. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/96qHl About Greenland Mines Ltd Greenland Mines Ltd is a Nasdaq-listed resource development and mining company focused on the development of the Skaergaard Project in southeast Greenland and the Sarfartoq neodymium-praseodymium rare earths project in southwest Greenland. The Company’s strategy is centered on building a multi-asset platform with exposure to rare earth magnet materials, precious metals and select midstream processing opportunities, while advancing its assets and broader North Atlantic Critical Metals Corridor vision linking Greenland resources with allied downstream jurisdictions and industrial infrastructure. Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to GRML are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/GRML Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
LOS ANGELES, CA - September 29, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - TruGolf (NASDAQ: TRUG) announced that Chairman and Interim CEO Brenner Adams and Polymath Research Interim CEO and CFO Natalie Hirsch will present at The ThinkEquity Conference on Oct. 15, 2026, at the Mandarin Oriental in New York. Management will discuss TruGolf golf technology business, including the TruGolf Links franchise model, and the company expansion into tokenized financial infrastructure through its acquisition of Polymath. Adams and Hirsch will also hold one-on-one meetings with investors throughout the day. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/hHdn2 About TruGolf Since 1983, TruGolf has been passionate about driving the golf industry with innovative indoor golf solutions. TruGolf builds products that capture the spirit of golf. TruGolf’s mission is to help grow the game by attempting to make it more Available, Approachable, and Affordable through technology – because TruGolf believes Golf is for Everyone. TruGolf’s team has built award-winning video games (“Links”), innovative hardware solutions, and an all-new e-sports platform, E6 CONNECT, to connect golfers around the world. Since TruGolf’s beginning, TruGolf has continued to attempt to define and redefine what is possible with golf technology. Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to TRUG are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/TRUG Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Utility power for large data centers can take years to secure, and demand continues to rise faster than the grid can expand to meet it. Atlas One is Azio AI Holdings’ answer to that pressure; the project spans more than 548 acres in south Texas and is engineered for up to 500 megawatts of planned behind-the-meter power capacity. The name Atlas One reflects a broader naming convention the company plans to use going forward, tying separate land, power and fiber updates together under one project. LOS ANGELES, CA - September 29, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Building an AI data center is no longer just about buying enough graphical processing units (“GPUs”); rather, it is about finding enough electricity to run them. Azio AI Holdings (NASDAQ: AZIO) is committed to addressing that challenge, and just announced its Atlas One project, a South Texas compute campus designed around power the company generates itself. Utility power for large data centers can take years to secure, and demand continues to rise faster than the grid can expand to meet it. Goldman Sachs Research projects U.S. data center power demand will climb from 31 gigawatts in 2025 to 66 gigawatts in… Read More Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to AZIO are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/AZIO Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
New 50-Basis-Point Pricing Launches October 1 for Franchisees of Bridge Partners Saving Hotel Owners $50,000 to $100,000 NEW YORK, NY - September 29, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - When will the cost savings from AI actually reach hotel owners? At Bridge, the answer is October 1. Bridge today announced that it is cutting its hotel debt placement fee to 50 basis points, approximately half the 1% - 1.5% fee commonly charged on hotel financings. For a hotel owner refinancing a $10 million property, the difference can mean $50,000 to $100,000 in savings. The move reflects a simple premise: if technology makes financing dramatically more efficient, hotel owners should share the benefit. “The economics of almost every part of the hotel business have changed over time, but the way borrowers pay to arrange financing has changed remarkably little,” said Rohit Mathur, Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder of Bridge. “AI allows us to do work that historically took weeks or months in a fraction of the time. If technology lowers our cost to originate a loan, we believe those savings should make their way to the hotel owner.” Why Bridge Can Charge Less Traditional hotel debt placement is labor intensive. Financial information is collected manually, underwriting is assembled deal by deal, lenders are contacted individually, and borrowers often spend months moving through the financing process. Bridge has built technology to automate significant portions of that workflow. Its platform can screen and underwrite hotel transactions in hours, organize borrower and property data, evaluate financing alternatives, and identify appropriate capital sources. Bridge can then execute through its direct lending channels or its broader network of lenders. The result is a lower-cost origination process, and Bridge is passing that efficiency directly to borrowers through lower fees. Mathur added: “Everyone is talking about AI. But if AI doesn't eventually translate into dollars and cents for the customer, what is the point? A placement fee has historically compensated firms for the work required to get a loan closed. Technology is making that work faster and less expensive. We think the price should change with it.” A New Benchmark for Hotel Debt Placement Beginning October 1, Bridge will publish its debt placement pricing so hotel owners can compare the cost of arranging financing before selecting an advisor or lender. Loan Size Typical Market Fee Bridge Fee Potential Owner Savings $10 million 1%–1.5% 0.5% $50,000-$100,000 $15 million 1%–1.5% 0.5% $75,000-$150,000 $20 million+ ~1% 0.5% $100,000+ The new pricing will launch initially for franchisees affiliated with Bridge partners, and focus on acquisition or refinancing deals over $10.0 million. Bridge believes the broader opportunity goes beyond its own pricing. “If technology can reduce the cost of originating hotel debt, borrowers should expect that benefit to show up in what they pay,” Mathur said. “We hope others in the industry ultimately do the same.” About Bridge Bridge is an AI-driven financial platform transforming how hospitality developers and retail suppliers access capital. As a leader in Hospitality Commercial Real Estate and Retail Supplier Financing, Bridge delivers fast, transparent, and tailored funding solutions by combining cutting-edge technology with industry expertise. By streamlining the financing process, Bridge enables developers and suppliers to focus on growth and innovation. Founded in 2023 by Rohit Mathur and Harte Thompson, following its spin-out from Citi, Bridge has deployed more than $900 million and financed hundreds of growing businesses. Bridge has established partnerships with leading corporations, including Hilton, AAHOA, Choice Hotels, Hyatt, Wyndham, Walmart, Best Buy, Dollar General and Chipotle to support franchisees and suppliers nationwide. Backed by TTV Capital, Citi Ventures, Uncorrelated Ventures, Gilgamesh Ventures, Thayer Partners and US Bank Ventures, Bridge is committed to driving value and unlocking new opportunities for its clients. Learn more at bridge.co Media Contact Cletus McKeown cmckeown@bridge.co 646-637-8304 bridge.co View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
HONG KONG - September 29, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has substantially revised upward its forecast for Hong Kong's merchandise export growth in 2026 to 42%-47%, following significantly stronger-than-expected global demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related technologies, prompting a major upgrade to the trade outlook. Meanwhile, the latest HKTDC Export Confidence Index (3Q26) indicates that exporter sentiment remains broadly positive despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. The Current Performance Index stood at 51.8, while the Expectation Index registered 51.3, with both remaining above the neutral 50-point threshold. AI-driven electronics exceed expectations Commenting on the export outlook, HKTDC Director of Research, Bruce Pang, said: "The strong Hong Kong export growth recorded this year has been driven primarily by the rapid acceleration of global demand for AI-related products and infrastructure. Demand for semiconductors, memory chips, computer components, telecommunications equipment and other advanced electronics expanded much faster than expected, providing substantial support to Hong Kong's exports." Electronics remained the dominant growth engine, accounting for approximately 80% of Hong Kong's total exports in the first eight months of 2026. Exports of electronics rose by 52.8% year-on-year, significantly outpacing overall export growth. Major markets included the Chinese Mainland, ASEAN and the US, reflecting strong demand across global technology supply chains. Particularly notable was the strong performance of items related to growing investments in AI infrastructure, cloud computing, data centres and next-generation digital technologies worldwide. AI-related electronics now account for an increasingly significant share of Hong Kong's exports. Growth with broader regional trade flows throughout Asia The strong export performance has not been confined to a narrow range of technology items. HKTDC Deputy Director of Research, Wing Chu, said: "Exports of a broad range of conventional electronic parts and components have continued to perform strongly. Regional manufacturing networks spanning the Chinese Mainland and ASEAN economies remain highly active, supporting vigorous trade flows throughout Asia. At the same time, export performance across many traditional industries has remained broadly stable, reflecting continued overseas demand and resilient consumption in major markets." ASEAN continues to be one of Hong Kong's most dynamic export destinations, while exporter sentiment towards both ASEAN and the Chinese Mainland remains firmly positive. Regional trade flows across Asia have remained exceptionally strong amid the ongoing technology upcycle, demonstrating the resilience of regional production networks and supply chains. The Chinese Mainland's high-technology manufacturing sector has remained in expansion territory, helping sustain demand for electronic components and related intermediate goods. Exports remain robust amid evolving US trade policies Recent developments in US trade policy have introduced additional uncertainty into the global trading environment. In July, the United States imposed an additional 12.5% Section 301 tariff on imports from a number of trading partners, including the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong. Nevertheless, Hong Kong's exports to the United States have remained remarkably resilient, with US-bound exports rising by 63.4% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026. Bruce Pang added: "While the latest Section 301 tariff measures have added a degree of uncertainty for businesses, the direct impact on Hong Kong exports is expected to be limited. A substantial share of Hong Kong's exports to the United States consists of products covered by tariff exemption arrangements, particularly in the technology and electronics sectors.” “Recent developments in China-US relations have also helped improve the trade environment. The September Xi-Trump meeting and extension of the trade truce until January 2027, coupled with the US$30 billion Reciprocal Tariff Reduction Arrangement, provide a welcome period of stability, reducing the risk of further tariff escalation in the coming months. The extended policy dialogue between the two sides has also led to further easing in bilateral trade tensions. Together with the continued strength of global demand for technology products, these developments should help underpin Hong Kong's export performance in the months ahead." Hong Kong moving up the value chain Beyond the cyclical upswing in technology demand, recent trade developments also point to a significant structural transformation in Hong Kong's trade profile. According to HKTDC research, Hong Kong's exports are increasingly concentrated in high-value, technology-intensive products such as integrated circuits, computer parts and advanced telecommunications equipment. These products are progressively replacing traditional lower-value, bulk merchandise as key contributors to export growth. At the same time, Hong Kong's trade logistics pattern is undergoing a profound shift, as the growing importance of high-value items, such as semiconductors and luxury products, has increased reliance on air freight. Hong Kong's extensive air cargo network, combined with its close land transport connectivity with advanced manufacturing clusters in Southern China, has strengthened its position as a leading high-value international trade and logistics hub, as pledged in Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan. Wing Chu said: "Hong Kong is increasingly handling products that are compact in size but exceptionally high in value, which are frequently transported via a combination of air cargo services serving overseas destinations and land transport links connecting Hong Kong with manufacturing centres in the Chinese Mainland. This transformation highlights Hong Kong's evolution from a traditional trading gateway into a high-value-added international trade and supply chain management centre." Outlook remains constructive Looking ahead, the HKTDC expects Hong Kong's exports to maintain solid momentum through the remainder of 2026, supported by resilient global demand for technology products, and robust manufacturing and trade activities across the Chinese Mainland and other major destinations, such as ASEAN. Nevertheless, exporters will continue to navigate a challenging and uncertain external environment. HKTDC Section Head of Special Project & Business Advisory, Kenneth Lee, said: "Businesses continue to face a range of external headwinds like geopolitical tensions, volatility in energy and commodity markets, and rising protectionist measures in certain economies. Despite these challenges, international consumption has remained relatively resilient in recent months, helping sustain demand for a broad range of consumer products. As a result, sectors such as clothing, watches and clocks, and jewellery have continued to deliver stable export performance alongside the strong growth seen in technology-related industries." References - Hong Kong’s 2026 Export Outlook: Hong Kong Export Growth Forecast Upgraded to 42%-47% https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjQzNzY3NzQ4Mg - HKTDC Export Confidence Index 3Q26: Sentiment remains broadly positive https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjQzNzY3MzkyMw - Hong Kong's Evolution into a High Value-Added Trade Hub https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjQzOTM2OTY1MQ - HKTDC Research website https://research.hktdc.com/en/ Photo download: https://bit.ly/4rD4M8f Media enquiries Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department: Christy Lee Tel: (852) 2584 4369 Email: christy.wn.lee@hktdc.org About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
SAN CLEMENTE, CA - September 28, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - As previously announced, on September 25, 2026, The Marygold Companies, Inc. (NYSE American: MGLD) (“Marygold” or the “Company”) entered into a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which funds managed by Madison Dearborn Partners will acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Company for $2.00 per share. The board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) delegated authority to the Audit Committee of the Board (the “Special Committee”), consisting solely of independent and disinterested directors, to consider, review, evaluate and negotiate the potential acquisition of the Company and make a recommendation to the Board. Both the Special Committee and the Board unanimously determined that the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby are advisable, fair to and in the interests of the Company. The Merger Agreement was supported by holders of approximately 75% of the voting power of the Company’s outstanding shares. Shortly following the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement, those same holders of approximately 75% of the voting power of the Company’s outstanding shares delivered a written consent approving the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby. Because the Company has received stockholder approval of the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Company is not permitted to respond to or accept alternative acquisition proposals or to terminate the Merger Agreement to pursue an alternative acquisition proposal. The details of the Merger Agreement and related transactions are included in a Form 8-K filed by the Company earlier today. The Merger Agreement is filed as an exhibit to that Form 8-K. Prior to entering into the Merger Agreement, the Company conducted an extensive process to solicit interest from third parties in acquiring all or part of the Company’s shares and received several proposals. Details of the process undertaken by the Company prior to entering into the Merger Agreement will be included in the information statement that the Company will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and mail to Company stockholders. About The Marygold Companies, Inc. The Marygold Companies, Inc. was founded in 1996 and repositioned as a global holding firm in 2015. The Company currently has operating subsidiaries in financial services, food manufacturing, printing, and beauty products, under the trade names USCF Investments, Marygold & Co., Step-By-Step Financial Planners, Marygold & Co. Limited, Gourmet Foods, Printstock Products, and Original Sprout, respectively. Offices and manufacturing operations are in the U.S., New Zealand, and the U.K. For more information, visit www.themarygoldcompanies.com. For more information, contact: Roger S. Pondel PondelWilkinson 310-279-5965 rpondel@pondel.com View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - September 28, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Helix BioPharma Corp. (TSX: “HBP”, OTC PINK: “HBPCF”, FRANKFURT: “HBP0”) (“Helix” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage oncology company developing novel therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers, is pleased to announce the appointments of Karen Krumeich, Jamieson Bondarenko, CFA, CMT, Charmaine Lykins, MBA, and Dirk Brockstedt, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective September 28, 2026. Ms. Krumeich has also been appointed Chair of the Board and Audit Committee. To facilitate the Board transition plan, the Company also announces that Mr. Jacek Antas, Ms. Malgorzata Laube and Mr. Jerzy Leszczynski have voluntarily and concurrently resigned from the Board. The changes form part of the Company’s ongoing Board renewal, strengthening Helix’s governance with complementary experience spanning biotechnology leadership, corporate governance and finance, scientific and clinical development, commercialization, and capital markets. “We are very pleased to welcome Karen, Jamieson, Charmaine and Dirk to Helix’s Board,” said Thomas Mehrling, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Helix BioPharma. “Together, these Board members bring an exceptional breadth of complementary expertise across biotechnology leadership, scientific and clinical development, capital markets, corporate governance, and commercialization. Their collective experience significantly strengthens our Board at an important stage in Helix’s evolution. We believe their strategic insight, industry relationships and proven leadership will be invaluable as we advance our oncology pipeline, execute our strategic objectives, and position Helix for sustainable, long-term value creation for our shareholders.” Dr. Mehrling added, “We also extend our sincere thanks to Jacek, Malgorzata and Jerzy for their service and contributions to Helix. We are grateful for their commitment to the Company and wish them every success in the future.” Karen Krumeich Karen Krumeich is an experienced life sciences financial executive with expertise spanning venture and public equity financing, investor relations, strategic planning, corporate governance, business development, and operations. She has served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for a number of public and private life-sciences companies, including Kazia Therapeutics, TheraVectys and Soligenix, bringing direct experience supporting companies with oncology programs in development. Ms. Krumeich has extensive experience working with corporate boards and presenting to Audit Committees, and currently serves as fractional Chief Financial Officer with the Lisa Stone Group and as angel investor and Managing Director of Golden Seeds. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and successfully completed the CPA examination at postgraduate level. Jamieson Bondarenko, CFA, CMT Jamieson Bondarenko is an active investor, capital markets executive and public company director with experience advising early-stage life sciences companies on capital markets and corporate development strategy. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. and as a capital markets advisor to MustGrow Biologics Corp. Previously, Mr. Bondarenko held senior equity capital markets and investment banking roles at Eight Capital and Dundee Securities, following roles at Wellington West Capital Markets and HSBC Securities (Canada). He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Market Technician. Charmaine Lykins, MBA Charmaine Lykins is a seasoned biopharmaceutical executive and commercial leader with more than 30 years of experience spanning commercial strategy and execution, product launch and lifecycle management, market development, and organizational leadership. She currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Transneural Therapeutics, a preclinical-stage company developing novel therapies for neuropsychiatric disorders, and as strategic advisor to several predominantly CNS-focused biotechnology and healthcare organizations. Previously, she held senior commercial leadership roles at Karuna Therapeutics, MapLight Therapeutics and Acadia Pharmaceuticals, following earlier roles at Lundbeck, Eli Lilly and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals (now Sumitomo Pharma). Over the course of her career, Ms. Lykins has contributed to the commercialization and early commercial strategy of multiple first- and best-in-class therapies, including COBENFY®, NUPLAZID®, REXULTI®, ABILIFY MAINTENA®, LATUDA®, CYMBALTA®, PROZAC® and ZYPREXA®. She holds an MBA in International Business from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Honors Humanities from Ball State University. Dirk Brockstedt, Ph.D. Dr. Dirk Brockstedt is a biotechnology executive and scientist with more than 25 years of experience in research, translational science, and clinical development. He currently serves as Scientific Advisor to Remedy Plan Therapeutics and as scientific consultant to Mulberry Biotherapeutics. Previously, Dr. Brockstedt served as Chief Scientific Officer of RAPT Therapeutics, where he led research and development activities through the company’s acquisition by GSK in 2026 and, before that, as Executive Vice President of Research & Development at Aduro BioTech, having played an instrumental role in taking both companies public in 2019 and 2015, respectively. He brings deep expertise in immunology, oncology and drug development spanning discovery through Phase 2, together with executive management and Board-level experience in R&D oversight, partnering, licensing, due diligence, and institutional investor and financing roadshows. Dr. Brockstedt holds a Ph.D. in Cellular Biology and Immunology from the University of Kiel, with graduate research conducted at Stanford University, is an inventor on nine issued U.S. patents, and has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications in immunology, oncology and vaccine development, including in Nature Medicine, PNAS, and Clinical Cancer Research. Karen Krumeich, Chair of the Board of Helix BioPharma, said, “I am honored to join Helix as Chair at an important stage in the Company’s development. The Board brings together complementary scientific, commercial, financial and capital markets expertise, and I look forward to working with Thomas and the management team as Helix advances its pipeline and executes on its strategic priorities.” Following such changes, the Board is comprised of six directors, four of which are independent. The Company also reconstituted its Audit Committee, which is comprised entirely of independent directors consisting of Karen Krumeich as Chair, Zachary T. Stadnyk and Jamieson Bondarenko. About Helix BioPharma Helix BioPharma Corp. is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing therapies for underserved patient populations with difficult-to-treat cancers. The Company’s pipeline is led by L-DOS47, a clinical-stage antibody-enzyme conjugate being developed as a combination therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Additional pipeline candidates include LEUMUNA™, a pre-IND oral immune checkpoint modulator for post-transplant leukemia relapse, and GEMCEDA™, a pre-IND gemcitabine prodrug for advanced solid tumors. Helix BioPharma’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: HBP), quoted on the OTC Pink Market (HBPCF), and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB: HBP0). For more information, please visit: https://www.helixbiopharma.com/ For more information, please contact: Helix BioPharma Corp. 789 West Pender Street, Suite 480 Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1H2 Tel: +1 857 208 7687 Thomas Mehrling, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and Director corporate@helixbiopharma.com Forward-Looking Statements and Risks and Uncertainties This news release contains forward-looking statements and information (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements and information that are not historical facts but instead include financial projections and estimates, statements regarding plans, goals, objectives, intentions and expectations with respect to the Company’s future business, operations, research and development, including the Company’s activities relating to L-DOS47, LEUMUNA, and GEMCEDA. Forward-looking statements can further be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “ongoing”, “estimates”, “expects”, or the negative thereof or any other variations thereon or comparable terminology referring to future events or results, or that events or conditions “will”, “may”, “could”, or “should” occur or be achieved, or comparable terminology referring to future events or results. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of estimates and assumptions that the Company considered appropriate and reasonable as of the date such information is given, including but not limited to the assumptions regarding favorable research and development on the Company’s therapies and pipeline and continued ability to finance operations and growth. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the risk that the Company's assumptions on which its forward-looking statements are based may not be accurate; regulatory risks; risks related to continued favorable results from the Company’s R&D efforts; and the risk factors disclosed in the Company's periodic reports publicly filed and available on its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this announcement and the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statement or information should those beliefs, assumptions, opinions or expectations, or other circumstances change, except as required by law. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
RELLINGEN, GERMANY - September 28, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Viromed Medical AG ("Viromed"; ISIN: DE000A40ZVN7), a medical technology company and pioneer of cold plasma technology, today published its half-year report for 2026. In the first half of 2026, Viromed advanced the development and market launch of its product pipeline, expanded strategic sales partnerships, and consistently continued its research and development projects. In addition, the planned acquisition of relyon plasma GmbH was a key focus of the company’s strategic development. Uwe Perbandt, CEO of Viromed Medical AG: “We successfully continued developing our products in the first half of the year while also making important progress in preclinical research. The planned publication of the study results in a renowned scientific journal will further strengthen the scientific evidence supporting our cold plasma technology. This will give us greater visibility and a solid foundation for the next steps in the further development and marketing of our products.“ During the reporting period, Viromed continued the preclinical development of PulmoPlas®, started OEM production of ViroCAP® for HELLMUT RUCK GmbH, and concluded an exclusive sales partnership with NEBU-TEC for veterinary applications of PulmoPlas®. The company also successfully completed the conformity assessment procedure for ViroCAP® med as a Class IIa medical device under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). The corresponding official approval certificate was received in early July 2026, enabling sales of ViroCAP® med to begin. In addition, the company was granted a research allowance of EUR 550,000 for research and development projects in the field of cold plasma technology. Against the backdrop of its strong focus on product development, preparations for market launch, and the start of sales in July 2026, Viromed generated consolidated revenue of EUR 2.5 million in the first half of 2026 (H1 2025: EUR 2.4 million). The net loss for the period was EUR 1.1 million (H1 2025: EUR 0.8 million). The earnings trend was attributable in particular to expenses related to the comprehensive PulmoPlas® study and to the approval and market launch of ViroCAP® med. The company’s equity increased by 43.9% to EUR 9.5 million as of June 30, 2026 (June 30, 2025: EUR 6.6 million). This corresponds to an equity ratio of 67.6% (June 30, 2025: 39.9%). During the reporting period, the company financed itself primarily through a EUR 2.7 million loan from Perbamed Invest GmbH. The loan was reviewed and approved by the supervisory board and the company’s tax advisor. For the 2026 financial year, Viromed expects a significant increase in consolidated revenue and net income. The Management Board thereby confirms the full-year guidance, as adjusted on May 8, 2026. The 2026 half-year financial statements are available on the Viromed Medical AG website. About Viromed Medical AG Viromed Medical AG specializes in the development, manufacture and distribution of medical products. The operating business of the company, which has been listed on the stock exchange since October 2022, focuses on the distribution of innovative cold plasma technology for medical applications via its wholly owned subsidiary Viromed Medical GmbH. Viromed can draw on a broad customer base in the DACH region and beyond. Viromed is pursuing the goal of further advancing the use of cold plasma technology in medicine in the coming years and realizing the corresponding growth potential. www.viromed-medical-ag.de Contact Viromed E-Mail: kontakt@viromed-medical.de Press contact E-mail: viromed@kirchhoff.de View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
SALZGITTER, GERMANY - September 28, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG (“SMAG”; ISIN: DE000A42FR12, WKN: A42FR1), an established developer and manufacturer of mission-critical mobile mast systems for military and defense applications has received a fixed service order with an agreed net sales volume of approximately 6 million Euro in its service segment. The order is about upgrading our systems to support the expanded operations of a European Tier 1 customer primarily used in mission-critical defense purposes in Europe. The agreed order further supports SMAG's visibility on its expected total output and order execution profile. The contract is another proof point for the ability of SMAG to step by step convert the sales pipeline into fixed orders. Total order backlog stood at EUR 1.4 billion as of December 31, 2025. In addition, SMAG is in advanced discussions regarding further signings and will communicate on these. Ulrich Feindt, Chief Executive Officer of SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG: “This order reflects our customers’ confidence in our service capabilities and our ability to prepare systems for new challenges through smart upgrades. It also highlights the significant growth potential of this business segment in the years ahead.” Due to confidentiality obligations, no further information regarding the customer can be disclosed. ABOUT SMAG Founded in 1974, SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG, headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany, is an established developer and manufacturer of mission-critical mobile antenna mast systems for military and defense applications, generating substantially all of its net sales from defense. SMAG is a leading European specialist manufacturer of self-supporting, guy-wire free mobile antenna mast systems for military applications. SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG is a trusted partner to more than 50 defense primes, OEMs and government agencies worldwide, including 15 NATO militaries, and employs approximately 170 people. INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT Jasmin Dentz +49 6997124731 dentz@gfd-finanzkommunikation.de PRESS CONTACT Elena Strikker +49 5341302447 elena.strikker@smag.de View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
MUNICH, GERMANY - September 28, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Novogenia AG (ticker symbol: 7V0, formerly Darwin AG), an international healthcare company focused on human genetics and the development of personalized products based on genetic insights, today published its issuer report as of June 30, 2026. The company will engage with investors and industry stakeholders at various conferences in the coming months. Dr. Daniel Wallerstorfer, CEO of Novogenia AG, commented: “The financial performance in the first half of 2026 did not meet our expectations in all business areas. Thus, we have not yet been able to realize our ambitious growth plans. However, we are encouraged by the positive year-on-year development of our core business in DNA analyses and personalized health products, as well as by a significant reduction in our cost base. We have made important progress in developing new products and advancing our strategic partnerships. These efforts have laid the foundation for key and innovative product launches in the second half of the year. At the same time, we are working to mitigate the impact of changes to the algorithms of digital platforms, which affect numerous market participants, on our sales channels, while managing and further reducing our cost base in a targeted manner. Through these measures, we aim to further accelerate the positive development of our core business and strengthen our position in the growing market for personalized prevention and healthcare.” Financial and Business Performance Consolidated revenue for the first half of 2026 amounted to EUR 25.7 million (previous year: EUR 26.5 million), representing a decline of 7%. This was primarily due to lower volumes in the pharmaceutical and medical device trading segment because of regulatory changes, whereas the DNA analysis and personalized products segment posted positive revenue growth compared to the same period last year. The cost savings achieved in the first half of 2026 in materials, personnel, and other operating expenses led to an improvement in operating profit of approximately EUR 2.7 million. However, due to the decline in other operating income, which had been significantly increased in the prior-year period by one-time effects, this progress was only partially reflected in operating result (EBIT), which improved by 4.1% compared to the prior-year period to EUR -4.7 million. Consolidated net income for the first half of 2026 was - EUR 2.1 million (previous year: EUR 2.0 million), after a significantly higher financial result in the previous year had contributed to a positive consolidated net income of EUR 2.0 million. As of June 30, 2026, the Novogenia Group held cash and cash equivalents totaling EUR 39.8 million (previous year: EUR 71.9 million) and thus remains in a solid financial position to drive the company’s further development. In the first half of 2026, Novogenia made significant strategic progress and established the foundation for further international growth of its business model. The collaboration with 10X Health Systems was further expanded through the advancement of the joint product pipeline. The successful launch of the enhanced Methylation Test MGT Plus in the U.S. market marked another important step in expanding the product portfolio. At the same time, in collaboration with G42 in Abu Dhabi, significant preparations for market launch in the Middle East were advanced, including adapting products to local requirements and preparing for Halal certification. In addition, Novogenia expanded its offering in the field of preventive healthcare with the launch of the Multi-Cancer Check and established the technological foundation for more efficient product development and shorter turnaround times with the new software platform for its NovoDaily product line. In parallel, construction of the new company site in Hallwang near Salzburg commenced. The facility will provide modern laboratory and production capacities, as well as dedicated space for research and development. Completion of the site, which covers more than 9,300 square meters, is planned for early 2028. The renaming from Darwin AG to Novogenia AG, approved at the 2026 Annual General Meeting, was implemented in July 2026. By consolidating its brand identity under the Novogenia name, the company is strengthening its visibility, streamlining communication with customers and investors, and highlighting the strategic development of the group. Novogenia Strengthens Its International Presence Representatives of the Executive Board will participate in selected conferences in the coming months. September 29, 2026 5th Zurich Investor Day Felix Bausch, CIO, will participate in the 5th Zurich Investor Day and represent Novogenia in discussions with investors and capital market participants. October 20–22, 2026 Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit Dr. Daniel Wallerstorfer, CEO, will present Novogenia’s personalized health solutions for the first time in the Middle East at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit and will oversee the product launch in the Middle East market. October 22, 2026 ART 2026: ODDO BHF Autumn Round Table Felix Bausch, CIO, will participate in the ODDO BHF Autumn Round Table 2026 and represent Novogenia in discussions with institutional investors and analysts. November 23–25, 2026 Deutsches Eigenkapitalforum 2026 Dr. Daniel Wallerstorfer, CEO, and Felix Bausch, CIO, will participate in the German Deutsches Eigenkapitalforum 2026 and represent Novogenia in discussions with investors, analysts, and other capital market participants. About Novogenia AG The “Novogenia Group” (i.e., Novogenia AG, including its subsidiaries and sub-subsidiaries), headquartered in Munich, Germany, is a European healthcare company, particularly active in the field of human genetics and the development of personalized products based on genetic analysis. The genetic analyses conducted in the company’s own laboratory are used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, as well as in the production of individually tailored nutritional supplements and cosmetics. Novogenia also acts as a partner to physicians, therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists, and fitness trainers, helping to ensure treatment or support that is as optimal as possible for the patient’s or client’s needs by analyzing their respective genetic predispositions. In addition, Novogenia holds investments in innovative companies in the biotech, healthcare, and life sciences sectors. For more information, visit https://novogenia.com/novogenia-ag Contact Novogenia AG Media Contact Brienner Str. 7 MC Services AG 80333 Munich Katja Arnold, Dr. Fotini Vogiatzi Tel: +49 89 - 20 500 450 Phone: +49 89 - 210 228-0 investor.relations@novogenia.com novogenia@mc-services.eu View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Keynote, Fireside Chat, Lunch Panel and a Full Day of Investor Meetings at 1 Hotel Central Park in New York City, October 1 Uranium Mining, Fuel Cycle, Small Modular Reactors, Microreactors, Used-Fuel Management and Fusion NEW YORK, NY - September 28, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - B2i Digital, Inc. is the Marketing Partner for the Inaugural ROTH Emerging Nuclear Technology Conference, a B2i Digital Featured Conference hosted by ROTH Capital Partners at 1 Hotel Central Park in New York City on Thursday, October 1, 2026. B2i Digital highlights the conference and the participating companies to a media network with a monthly audience of 330 million and a community of 1.7 million investors. The conference puts institutional investors in the room with public and private companies from across the nuclear industry. Meetings run one-on-one and in small groups from 9:00 AM to noon and from 1:30 to 4:00 PM. Jay Yu, Founder and Executive Chairman of NANO Nuclear Energy Inc., opens the day with a keynote at 8:40 AM. Over the working lunch, Craig Irwin, Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst for Sustainability at ROTH, moderates a 12:05 PM fireside chat with Kevin McGurn, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., TAE Technologies’ pending merger partner. A panel with executives from Hadron Energy, Deep Isolation, SuperCritical Materials and Terra Innovatum follows at 12:45 PM. A cocktail reception closes the day at 4:00 PM. “Two ROTH conferences in New York in 3 days, healthcare on Tuesday and nuclear on Thursday. ROTH’s conference lineup is nothing short of impressive and covers all the key sectors of interest to our investors. A big shout out to Isabel Mattson-Pain and her team for all the hard work it takes to pull it off. The nuclear day focuses on meetings with institutional investors, with a keynote to start and a panel over lunch. Uranium miners, fuel, reactors, used fuel and fusion in one room. Every conversation about AI includes the question, how do we power the demand for it? These are the companies working on the answer,” said David Shapiro, Chief Executive Officer of B2i Digital. Event details and company profiles: https://b2idigital.com/inaugural-roth-emerging-nuclear-technology-conference This is an invitation-only event and registration is subject to approval by ROTH. To request registration: https://www.meetmax.com/sched/event_146891/conference_home.html or email registration@roth.com. Confirmed participants as of September 28, 2026 (subject to change): Anfield Energy Inc. develops uranium and vanadium projects in Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico and owns the Shootaring Canyon Mill in Utah. Denison Mines Corp. is a uranium mining, development and exploration company focused on the Athabasca Basin in northern Saskatchewan, home to its Wheeler River project. Jaguar Uranium Corp. is developing uranium assets in Argentina and Colombia. Uranium Energy Corp. is a U.S. uranium producer with in-situ recovery hub-and-spoke platforms in Wyoming and South Texas. Centrus Energy Corp. supplies nuclear fuel and services to the nuclear power industry and produces high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU) in Piketon, Ohio. SuperCritical Materials Corp. (private) is developing industrial-scale nuclear fuel production infrastructure to expand future fuel availability. Deep Fission, Inc. is developing small modular pressurized water reactors designed to operate a mile underground. Terrestrial Energy Inc. is developing the Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) plant, a Generation IV small modular reactor for industrial heat and power. Hadron Energy, Inc. is developing Halo, a micro modular reactor designed for factory manufacturing and deployment at data centers and critical infrastructure. NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. develops microreactors, including the KRONOS MMR and ZEUS, alongside nuclear fuel fabrication and transportation businesses. Terra Innovatum Global N.V. is developing SOLO, a micro-modular reactor for data centers, remote communities, mining, defense and other off-grid users. Deep Isolation Nuclear, Inc. develops permanent disposal solutions for spent nuclear fuel using directional boreholes drilled deep into host rock. TAE Technologies, Inc. (private) was founded in 1998 to develop commercial fusion power, is based in Foothill Ranch, California, and has agreed to merge with Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.. Air Force Office of Energy Assurance (private) identifies and develops energy resilience solutions for Department of the Air Force installations. About ROTH Capital Partners ROTH is a relationship-driven investment bank focused on serving growth companies and their investors. Its full-service platform provides capital raising, high-impact equity research, macroeconomics, sales and trading, technical insights, derivatives strategies, M&A advisory and corporate access. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, ROTH is a privately held, employee-owned organization maintaining offices throughout the United States. For more information, visit https://www.roth.com. About B2i Digital, Inc. B2i Digital, Inc. partners with conferences, public companies, and capital markets advisors through its Featured Conference, Featured Company, and Featured Expert programs. Its media network spans 800+ news, broadcast, and trade outlets with a 330 million+ combined monthly audience, plus 1.7 million+ followers, 70,000 opt-in email subscribers, and a rolodex of 235,000+ capital markets contacts. That reach gets clients seen; its conferences put them in the room with investors. The Capital Markets Matchmaker℠ takes every story From Marketing to Meetings℠. 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Rx revenue in Germany is now expected at EUR 730 to 760 million for full-year 2026, up from the previously guided range of EUR 680 to 720 million. Full-year 2026 total revenue growth guidance rose to 16% to 18%, from 15% to 17% previously. Non-Rx growth and adjusted EBITDA margin guidance for the year remain unchanged. SEVENUM, THE NETHERLANDS - September 28, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Today, Redcare Pharmacy N.V. announced that it is raising its full-year 2026 guidance for the second time this year. The upgrade is driven by continued strong momentum in Rx revenue in Germany, which, based on preliminary figures, grew by 51% year-on-year in September and 56% in Q3. September proved to be a strong month despite a high comparison base from the prior year, when the current Rx bonus was introduced. The company will share the full set of figures for the third quarter of 2026 on October 29, 2026. “Our growth is backed by strong customer satisfaction: eRx NPS continues to rise, up 6 points year-on-year to 80 in August,” said Olaf Heinrich, CEO of Redcare Pharmacy. While Rx revenue in Germany remained strong throughout the quarter, non-Rx revenue in Germany rebounded well in August and September after a softer July. Based on the preliminary figures, the adjusted EBITDA margin remained flat quarter-on-quarter, benefiting from continued operating leverage. The updated guidance for 2026 is as follows: Total revenue growth of 16% to 18% (previously: 15% to 17%). Non-Rx growth of 10% to 12% (unchanged). Rx revenue in Germany is now expected to reach EUR 730 to 760 million, representing growth of 45% to 51% (previously: EUR 680 to 720 million, representing growth of 35% to 43%). Adjusted EBITDA margin confirmed at between 2.5% and 3.0% (unchanged). Redcare Pharmacy will publish its Interim Statement for the third quarter of 2026 and host its quarterly conference call on October 29, 2026. Upcoming publications and events. Date Publication / Event October 29, 2026 Interim Statement Q3 2026 March 4, 2027 Annual Report 2026 Investor Relations Contact: Irina Zhurba (Director, Investor Relations) investors@redcare-pharmacy.com Press Contact: Sven Schirmer (Director, Corporate Communications) press@redcare-pharmacy.com About Redcare Pharmacy. Originally founded in 2001, Redcare Pharmacy N.V., with EUR 2.9B in revenues in 2025, is the leading online pharmacy in Europe and active in seven countries (Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland). Headquartered in the Netherlands, Redcare Pharmacy offers its over 14 million active customers more than 500,000 different healthcare-related products. Besides OTC drugs, nutritional supplements, beauty and personal care products, the company also provides prescription drugs for customers in Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands, operating as a true one-stop pharmacy. As the pharmacy of the future, Redcare stands for comprehensive pharmaceutical services for its customers – with pharmaceutical safety always being the top priority. Redcare Pharmacy N.V. has been listed on the Regulated Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Prime Standard) since 2016 and is part of the SDAX. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
All agenda items approved by a large majority Dr.-Ing. Jens Foerst newly elected to the Supervisory Board; Eva Katheder and Ragnar Kruse re-elected to the Supervisory Board HAMBURG, GERMANY - September 28, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Enapter AG (ISIN: DE000A255G02) reports on a successful Annual General Meeting for the 2025 financial year. At the Annual General Meeting on 22 September 2026, the shareholders approved all agenda items by a large majority of more than 94% of the votes. Among other things, Dr.-Ing. Jens Foerst was newly elected to the Supervisory Board of Enapter, and the previous Supervisory Board members Eva Katheder and Ragnar Kruse were re-elected. At the subsequent constituent meeting, Jens Foerst was elected Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Eva Katheder Deputy Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board. Dr.-Ing. Jens Foerst is active as a strategy consultant, interim manager, business angel and lecturer in corporate strategy and has more than 20 years of international leadership experience in operations, product creation, corporate strategy and corporate management. Most recently, he was a member of the Group Executive Board of the CLAAS Group. Before that, he held top management positions in mechanical engineering and the automotive industry (including MAN Truck & Bus AG and BMW AG). In total, around 40.3% of the share capital was represented at the Annual General Meeting. Details of the Annual General Meeting and the full voting results are available on the company website www.enapterag.de in the Investor Relations section under Annual General Meeting. About Enapter Enapter is a global greentech company that develops and supplies AEM electrolysers for the production of green hydrogen. The Enapter Group combines development and manufacturing expertise with international production partnerships. The patented anion exchange membrane (AEM) technology does not rely on expensive and rare raw materials such as iridium and, thanks to its modular design, enables the efficient and scalable production of green hydrogen, including where the energy supply from solar and wind power fluctuates. Thousands of Enapter AEM electrolysers are already in use at more than 360 customers in over 55 countries. Enapter AG (H2O) is listed in the regulated market of the Frankfurt and Hamburg stock exchanges (ISIN: DE000A255G02). Further information: Website: https://www.enapter.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enapter Press contact: Ralf Droz / Doron Kaufmann edicto GmbH Phone: +49 (0) 69 90 55 05-54 Email: enapter@edicto.de View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
LOS ANGELES, CA - September 28, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Greenland Mines (NASDAQ: GRML) announced that its common shares are now listed and trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol HK6, providing European investors with an additional venue to access the company shares and complementing its principal Nasdaq listing. No new shares are being issued in connection with the Frankfurt listing. The listing complements Greenland Mines membership in the European Raw Materials Alliance (“ERMA”) and advances its North Atlantic Critical Metals Corridor strategy, which is intended to connect Greenland mineral resources with allied capital, infrastructure, processing pathways and industrial demand across North America and Europe. The company is advancing the Sarfartoq rare-earth project in Southwest Greenland and the Skaergaard gold, palladium, platinum and critical-metals project in East Greenland. To view the full press release, visit: https://ibn.fm/ItEdS About Greenland Mines Ltd Greenland Mines Ltd is a Nasdaq-listed resource development and mining company focused on the development of the Skaergaard Project in southeast Greenland and the Sarfartoq neodymium-praseodymium rare earths project in southwest Greenland. The Company’s strategy is centered on building a multi-asset platform with exposure to rare earth magnet materials, precious metals and select midstream processing opportunities, while advancing its assets and broader North Atlantic Critical Metals Corridor vision linking Greenland resources with allied downstream jurisdictions and industrial infrastructure. Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to GRML are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/GRML Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Roughly two-thirds of the world’s population lacks access to basic imaging technology, and the radiologist workforce gap is just as stark. Nanox brings together Nanox.ARC, Nanox.AI, Nanox.CLOUD, Nanox.MARKETPLACE, USARAD Holdings and Nanox Health IT as part of its broader imaging ecosystem. Commercial activity is beginning to build, with second-quarter revenue of $4.2 million. Advanced medical imaging has transformed diagnosis, yet access to it remains remarkably uneven. Roughly two-thirds of the world’s population lacks access to basic imaging technology, a figure widely attributed to the World Health Organization, and the workforce gap is just as stark: an estimated 1.9 radiologists per million people in low-income countries against 97.9 per million in high-income countries. Access challenges persist in developed markets as well, where geography, cost and infrastructure determine where advanced imaging can economically operate. LOS ANGELES, CA - September 28, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Nano-X Imaging Ltd. (NASDAQ: NNOX) is approaching that problem from a different direction. Rather than building another high-end system for major hospitals, Nanox is assembling an integrated platform intended to extend medical imaging into outpatient facilities, clinics and other settings where conventional advanced imaging infrastructure is difficult to justify. Nanox.ARC: Expanding Access to 3D Imaging At the center of the platform is Nanox.ARC, an FDA-cleared multi-source digital tomosynthesis system built around the company’s proprietary digital X-ray source technology. The system is designed to produce 3D tomosynthesis images and support advanced imaging in a range of clinical environments, while Nanox continues to emphasize lower barriers to adoption through… Read More Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to NNOX are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NNOX Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Live Presentations and Q&A Across Semiconductors, Data Centers, Battery Materials, AI-Driven Fintech, Retail Technology and Online Marketplaces Investors Can Request One-on-One Meetings With Presenting Management Teams NEW YORK, NY - September 28, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - B2i Digital, Inc. invites investors to the AI & Tech Virtual Investor Conference, a B2i Digital Featured Conference, taking place online on Thursday, October 1, 2026, and hosted by Virtual Investor Conferences. As the Official Marketing Partner, B2i Digital highlights the conference and the presenting companies to a media network with a monthly audience of 330 million and a community of 1.7 million investors. Event details and presenting company profiles: https://b2idigital.com/otc-market-oct-1st-ai-and-tech-virtual-investor-conference. Register at https://www.virtualinvestorconferences.com/wcc/eh/4814904/category/150634/october-1-ai-tech-virtual-investor-conference. Request a meeting with management at https://app.axleaccess.com/public/events/8f859f16-4064-4e8c-9bac-a8c73063cd37?token=aac5b3cd-90f3-40d6-ae55-ee8f8f2ae37f. Any registered investor can request a virtual meeting with the management team of a presenting company through the meeting link above. Infineon Technologies AG makes semiconductors for power systems and the Internet of Things (IoT), with products aimed at decarbonization and digitalization. Carrier Connect Data Solutions Inc. is rolling up Tier II and Tier III data centers that provide co-location and data center services to AI companies, service providers, enterprises and small businesses, with current markets in Vancouver, Ottawa and Perth. Blockmate Ventures Inc. is a venture builder that builds and supports early-stage businesses in AI, energy and digital infrastructure. First Phosphate Corp. is building a vertically integrated, mine-to-market supply chain for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in North America, serving energy storage, data centers, robotics, mobility and national security. Perpetuals.com Ltd. is a fintech company that pairs proprietary AI with regulated market infrastructure, offering a consumer trading and market prediction platform and white label trading services for partners. INEO Tech Corp., headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, builds connected entrance systems for retailers that combine electronic article surveillance, digital display screens, edge processing and cloud software for loss prevention, retail media and analytics. Articore Group Ltd., founded as Redbubble in 2006, owns and operates the online marketplaces Redbubble, TeePublic and Frankly Wearing and the creator storefront platform Dashery. Each company presents live for 30 minutes with audience Q&A. Replays will be available on the B2i Digital and OTC Markets YouTube channels. "Everyone has an opinion on AI. Fewer have heard directly from the companies behind the chips, the data centers, the power and the battery materials that make it run, or the ones putting AI to work in a trading platform, a store or an online marketplace. On October 1 you get a live 30-minute presentation, then Q&A for what's really on your mind. You can follow that up with your own meeting, which I strongly encourage. Yes, the management teams who participate in the VIC genuinely want to talk to their investors and not just institutional. Don't miss this opportunity," said David Shapiro, Chief Executive Officer of B2i Digital, Inc. Presenting Companies as of September 27, 2026 (subject to change): Thursday, October 1 9:30 AM ET: Perpetuals.com Ltd. 10:00 AM ET: Articore Group Ltd. 10:30 AM ET: Infineon Technologies AG 11:00 AM ET: First Phosphate Corp. 11:30 AM ET: Blockmate Ventures Inc. 1:00 PM ET: Carrier Connect Data Solutions Inc. 1:30 PM ET: INEO Tech Corp. Throughout the year, Virtual Investor Conferences feature public companies from exchanges worldwide, including NYSE, Nasdaq, TSX, TSXV, CSE, ASX, LSE, and the OTC Markets. Virtual Investor Conferences is an OTC Markets Group Inc. property. About B2i Digital, Inc. B2i Digital, Inc. partners with conferences, public companies, and capital markets advisors through its Featured Conference, Featured Company, and Featured Expert programs. Its media network spans 800+ news, broadcast, and trade outlets with a 330 million+ combined monthly audience, plus 1.7 million+ followers, 70,000 opt-in email subscribers, and a rolodex of 235,000+ capital markets contacts. 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Investors benefit from direct access to executive management teams and the ability to view presentations live or on demand. Virtual Investor Conferences Contact Information OTC Markets Group Inc. Virtual Investor Conferences www.virtualinvestorconferences.com info@virtualinvestorconferences.com Disclosure & Disclaimer B2i Digital, Inc. is the Official Marketing Partner of the AI & Tech Virtual Investor Conference. B2i Digital, Inc. is not an affiliate of Virtual Investor Conferences and is not authorized to represent or act on behalf of Virtual Investor Conferences, in any capacity. Virtual Investor Conferences has not reviewed and approved the content contained on the b2idigital.com website. Content related to any specific company referenced in this release was provided by that company, approved by that company, or obtained from publicly available sources. 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DALLAS - September 28, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - A leading cardiovascular geneticist known for using human genetics and large population studies will be recognized by the American Heart Association at its annual Scientific Sessions in November. Pradeep Natarajan, M.D., M.M.Sc., FAHA, will receive the Population Research Prize from the American Heart Association during its Scientific Sessions 2026. The meeting, to be held Nov. 6-9, 2026, in Chicago, is a premier global exchange of the latest scientific advancements, research and evidence-based clinical practice updates in cardiovascular science. Dr. Natarajan will be recognized with the award during the Presidential Session on Sunday, Nov. 8. Dr. Natarajan is internationally recognized for using human genetics and data from large, diverse populations to transform the understanding and prevention of cardiovascular disease. His research has uncovered genetic mechanisms in lipid disorders, coronary artery disease and clonal hematopoiesis, while advancing polygenic risk scores and precision medicine approaches that may help identify individuals with elevated cardiovascular risk earlier in life. His discoveries have also accelerated the development of novel therapeutic targets for cardiovascular disease. He joined Amgen in August 2026 as vice president of global research, head of human genetics and head of the Cardiometabolic Therapeutic Area and also serves as a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a distinguished physician at Massachusetts General Hospital., “Congratulations to Dr. Pradeep Natarajan for his groundbreaking work that has redefined how human genetics and large population studies can be used to prevent cardiovascular disease,” said Manesh R. Patel, M.D., FAHA, the American Heart Association's 2026-2027 volunteer president, the Richard S. Stack, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Medicine, chief of the division of cardiology and vice president of heart and vascular services at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. “His innovative research has helped bridge genomic discovery with clinical application, advancing precision medicine while improving our understanding of cardiovascular risk across diverse populations.” Dr. Natarajan's most influential contributions have been advancing the interpretation of whole-genome sequencing for cardiovascular disease, identifying novel genetic pathways involved in lipid metabolism and coronary artery disease and developing polygenic risk prediction tools designed to improve prevention. Over his career, his research has integrated genomics, multi-omics, electronic health records and large population biobanks to better understand cardiovascular disease and identify new opportunities for treatment. Dr. Natarajan has led numerous National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded investigations focused on lipid biology, coronary artery disease, clonal hematopoiesis, cardiovascular risk prediction and precision medicine. His work spans large international collaborations involving millions of participants and has helped establish new approaches for translating genetic discoveries into clinical care. A longtime volunteer leader with the Heart Association, Dr. Natarajan has served the organization since 2011. He has been a member of its Data Science and Precision Medicine Committee since 2020, serving as vice chair from 2022 to 2024 and chair since 2024. He also has served on the Scientific Sessions Planning Committee since 2021 and as vice chair of the writing groups for three scientific statements addressing polygenic risk scores for cardiovascular disease, direct-to-consumer genetic testing for cardiovascular disease and the cardiovascular implications of clonal hematopoiesis. Dr. Natarajan was a member of the writing committee on behalf of the Heart Association for the 2026 Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia. “I am honored to receive this recognition from the American Heart Association, an organization that shares my mission to improve health outcomes for those impacted by cardiovascular disease,” said Dr. Natarajan. “I have dedicated my career to discovering and understanding the drivers of cardiovascular disease using human genetics, innovative methods and interdisciplinary collaboration towards optimal cardiovascular prevention and health.“ In addition to his scientific discoveries, Dr. Natarajan has been a dedicated mentor to physician-scientists and trainees in cardiovascular genetics and precision medicine. He has directed educational programs, mentored dozens of early-career investigators and helped develop the next generation of leaders in cardiovascular genomics. Dr. Natarajan earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, a medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco, and a master of medical sciences degree in biomedical informatics from Harvard Medical School in Boston. He completed his internal medicine residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, cardiovascular medicine fellowship and postdoctoral research training in human genetics at Massachusetts General Hospital, both in Boston. An internationally recognized cardiovascular geneticist, Dr. Natarajan has authored or co-authored more than 330 peer-reviewed publications and has served as principal investigator on several major NIH-funded studies. These include an $11.2 million NIH Common Fund project advancing the study of somatic mosaicism across human tissues. His research achievements have earned numerous honors, including election to the American Society for Clinical Investigation in 2022 and the Association of American Physicians in 2024, and receiving the Heart Association’s Joseph A. Vita Award in 2023 and the Genomic and Precision Medicine Mid-Career Award in 2025. Additional Resources: Multimedia is available on the right column of the release link. For more news at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026, follow us on X @HeartNews, #ScientificSessions26. About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. For Media Inquiries: AHA Communications & Media Relations in Dallas: 214-706-1173; ahacommunications@heart.org Michelle Kirkwood: michelle.kirkwood@heart.org For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org and stroke.org View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Lindsay Wrote, Produced and Performed the Original Don Gato Song, Bringing Longtime Collaborator Benji Hughes in on Backing Vocals NEW YORK, NY - September 28, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Daffin Records announced today that New York City- and Savannah-based artist, songwriter and producer Jon Lindsay has teamed with Don Gato Tequila, the tequila brand brought to life by actor, writer and producer Danny McBride, to create its new original song, “Cool Times.” Written, produced and performed by Lindsay, “Cool Times” gives an anthem to the world of Don Gato: an undefeated, cat-loving luchador turned tequila maker with formidable party acumen and an unwavering commitment to cool times. Lindsay brought longtime musical collaborator Benji Hughes in on backing vocals. The track debuts in a new one-minute Don Gato house-party spot, written, directed, shot and edited by Don Gato co-owner, Chris Walldorf, in Charleston, S.C. It soundtracks a sun-soaked poolside blowout as Don Gato pours tequila, raises glasses and eventually takes the party into the pool. Together, the song and film capture the last golden stretch of summer while keeping the party rolling into fall. Musically, “Cool Times” is warm, loose and instantly familiar, with the vocal and textural hallmarks of Lindsay and Hughes. It is built for open windows, those last just-warm-enough afternoons as the leaves begin to change, and one more round when nobody is ready for the night to end. The song takes its title from Don Gato’s “Made good. For cool times.” ethos and extends a broader campaign that has already drawn major advertising-industry attention. McBride and longtime collaborator David Gordon Green established the larger Don Gato world through the brand’s “Saga of All Sagas” films, recognized by Ad Age, Adweek and MediaPost for their mix of lucha libre mythology, tequila, cats and McBride’s comedic sensibility. Walldorf’s new spot builds on that campaign with an original song that Lindsay saw as a natural extension of the Don Gato universe. “I’ve been such a fan of the world Danny created for Don Gato from day one,” said Lindsay. “The ads have been insane and are getting a ton of well-deserved recognition. With as hard as the guys were going at the whole ‘cool times’ vibe, I couldn’t believe there wasn’t already a slammin’ song for it. As soon as I had the demo done, it was obvious I needed to get the homie Benji Hughes on this thing. And real G’s know how far back BH goes with Danny’s work - check out ‘Kenny’ if somehow you missed it the first time around in Eastbound & Down. Huge shoutout to Walldorf, who always makes everything look incredible. We’ve worked together for years; he wrote and directed the video for my song ‘Dear Assassin’ last year, and we even slipped a Don Gato Easter egg or two into that one.” “It was a perfect fit as we all go way back,” said Walldorf. “I went to film school with Danny and have been working with both Jon and Benji for years. It always makes for cool times when you’re working with old friends, especially when they’re as talented as Jon and Benji and knock it out of the park like they did.” Lindsay and Hughes have been making music together since their early days in Charlotte, North Carolina, with Lindsay serving as a longtime member of Hughes’ band on keyboards and vocals. Last year, they took An Evening Extreme with Benji Hughes and Jon Lindsay on a national tour spanning both coasts and an official SXSW showcase, with appearances alongside Jackson Browne and Jeff Bridges at their Sovang show. About Jon Lindsay Jon Lindsay is a Savannah, Georgia, and New York City-based artist, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Across four full-length albums, three EPs and numerous singles, he has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe and collaborated with Rhiannon Giddens, Caitlin Cary, American Aquarium, Matt Douglas, Benji Hughes, and the NC Music Love Army, which he co-founded in 2013. He also co-founded The Catch Fire and The Young Sons, and his music has appeared in film, television, advertising and theatrical productions. His fourth LP, Big Stage, was released by Daffin Records in 2025. About Don Gato Tequila Don Gato is an award-winning, additive-free tequila produced from 100% blue agave grown in the Lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico. Its mythology centers on Don Gato, the legendary undefeated luchador, feline aficionado and tequila maker whose story Danny McBride has taken upon himself to document for American audiences. Don Gato Tequila is available in Blanco and Reposado expressions. Made good. For cool times. Please drink responsibly. Contact: Lauren Phillips DaffinRecords@PhillComm.Global View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
OTTAWA, ON and SUNNYVALE, CA - September 28, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF), a developer of Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing™ silicon solutions and intellectual property, today detailed the scope of its PrismIQ™ development and customer demonstration program, including planned engineering support from Fidus Systems and the previously announced Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Semiconductor Voucher Program. Specialized engineering resources build on Silicon Catalyst Angels backing as Edgewater prepares its next-generation platform for customer evaluation. Edgewater’s patented Spectrum Slicing™ architecture enables multiple concurrent channels within a single Wi-Fi band to increase usable capacity and improve latency and reliability in congested environments. Building on its proven silicon and prior testing with a Tier 1 Service Provider, Edgewater is developing its next-generation PrismIQ™ product family to address the emerging Wi-Fi 8 requirements. A common core architecture supports opportunities across residential, enterprise, industrial and selected mission-critical applications. Following the recent direct investment by Silicon Catalyst Angels, OVIN support and Fidus engineering resources add practical support to Edgewater’s commercialization roadmap. The FPGA-based platform will provide a programmable hardware environment for validating selected PrismIQ functions and preparing for customer evaluation ahead of production silicon. Fidus will augment Edgewater’s engineering program with specialized FPGA implementation and system-validation expertise. The planned work includes: - Implementing and validating selected next-generation PrismIQ functions in programmable hardware; - Integrating Edgewater’s Spectrum Slicing multi-channel software and driver environment; and - Enabling over-the-air testing and technical demonstrations for customers and strategic partners. The platform is intended to help prospective customers assess capabilities and integration requirements, supporting potential product design-in and IP licensing decisions. Testing key functionality before production silicon also allows Edgewater to identify and address engineering issues earlier in development. “Our focus is on giving customers a practical way to evaluate the next generation of Spectrum Slicing and advance integration discussions,” said Andrew Skafel, President and CEO of Edgewater Wireless. “OVIN and Fidus help us build on our existing technology, validate key PrismIQ capabilities and offset eligible development costs with this non-dilutive program. Alongside the backing of Silicon Catalyst Angels, this strengthens our ability to move customer engagement toward commercial opportunities.” As disclosed on August 28, 2026, Edgewater was approved for a voucher of up to C$20,000 for eligible technical services related to its FPGA-based prototype program, subject to completion and acceptance of defined project milestones. The voucher offsets eligible costs within Edgewater’s broader development program. The FPGA work supports Edgewater’s previously disclosed objective of an initial product release in the first half of 2027. Planned milestones include hardware and software integration, over-the-air validation and customer demonstrations. Edgewater expects to provide updates as these milestones are achieved. The OVIN Semiconductor Voucher Program is delivered through the Ottawa Regional Technology Development Site by the Kanata North Business Association in collaboration with Invest Ottawa and Area X.O. OVIN is an initiative of the Government of Ontario led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation. About Fidus Systems Fidus Systems is a custom embedded systems design and services company with design centres in Canada and the United States. Fidus covers the full development cycle under one roof: system architecture, FPGA design, ASIC RTL design and verification, high-speed hardware, embedded software, signal and power integrity, and mechanical and thermal design. Since 2001, Fidus has completed more than 4,000 projects for over 400 clients in advanced-technology markets, with over 95% of its business coming from repeat clients. Visit fidus.com. About Edgewater Wireless We make Wi-Fi. Better. Edgewater’s patented, AI-powered Spectrum Slicing™ platform - delivered through the PrismIQ™ product family - breaks the limits of legacy Wi-Fi by enabling multiple concurrent channels in a single band. Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing™ delivers a 10x improvement in performance with 50% lower latency, even for legacy devices. With 26 patents granted and 3 AI-related patents pending, Edgewater’s fabless model is transforming the economics of Wi-Fi for service providers, OEMs, and enterprises - powering scalable, standards-leading connectivity across residential, enterprise, and Industrial IoT markets. A Silicon Catalyst Portfolio Company, Edgewater is an industry pioneer in its understanding of the future of Wi-Fi and is building the foundation for the next era of global connectivity which the company defines as intelligent wireless. Edgewater Wireless Contacts Andrew Skafel, President and CEO E: andrews@edgewaterwireless.com Forward Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. 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TORONTO, ONTARIO - September 28, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: LME | OTC: LMEFF | FSE: 5YD) (“LAURION” or the “Company”) is pleased to report assay results from drill holes LBX26-111 and LBX26-112 from its 2026 Phase 1 diamond drilling program at its 100%-owned Ishkoday Gold and Polymetallic Project (“Ishkoday”), located approximately 220 km northeast of Thunder Bay and 28 km northeast of Beardmore, Northwestern Ontario. Highlights Include: LBX26-111: 3.35 m grading 0.523 g/t Au (92.30 m to 95.65 m), including: 0.60 m grading 2.480 g/t Au, 4.20 g/t Ag, 0.04% Cu and 0.45% Zn (92.30 m to 92.90 m). 0.50 m grading 1.255 g/t Au, 5.00 g/t Ag and 1.29% Zn (134.30 m to 134.80 m). 1.55 m grading 0.494 g/t Au, 6.87 g/t Ag, 0.14% Cu and 0.24% Zn (157.00 m to 158.55 m), including: 0.65 m grading 1.005 g/t Au, 11.40 g/t Ag, 0.20% Cu and 0.33% Zn (157.90 m to 158.55 m). LBX26-112: 1.20 m grading 6.580 g/t Au (78.80 m to 80.00 m). 6.00 m grading 0.206 g/t Au, 19.80 g/t Ag, 0.28% Cu and 0.83% Zn (96.00 m to 102.0 m), including: 0.50 m grading 1.795 g/t Au, 223.00 g/t Ag, 3.31% Cu and 8.47% Zn (97.00 m to 97.50 m). 2.20 m grading 0.387 g/t Au, 5.93 g/t Ag, 0.23% Cu and 0.56% Zn (210.80 m to 213.00 m), including: 0.70 m grading 1.060 g/t Au, 16.10 g/t Ag, 0.68% Cu and 1.20% Zn (211.60 m to 212.30 m). A separate 2.10 m interval grading 175 g/t Ag, together with 0.045 g/t Au, 0.03% Cu and 0.39% Zn (231.00 m to 233.10 m). Phase 1 Drill Program and Progress Through targeted infill, expansion and exploration drilling, LAURION’s 2026 Phase 1 drill program is designed to systematically advance the A-Zone, which may support the evaluation of a potential maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”). Drill holes LBX26-111 and LBX26-112 were designed to improve LAURION’s understanding of the continuity of the mineralization within the A-Zone–McLeod system. LBX26-111 targeted the projected continuation of the A-Zone mineralization at depth, following geological and grade trends identified in earlier drilling. LBX26-112 targeted the McLeod mineralized horizon, testing a gap between previous drill holes completed in 2022. By reducing the distance between known intersections, the hole was designed to assist in evaluating geological continuity and provide a clearer understanding of the shape, orientation and distribution of mineralization within the McLeod Zone. Together, the two holes were designed to progressively tighten LAURION’s geological model of the A-Zone–McLeod system and provide additional information to guide subsequent drilling. Building on the program to date, LAURION increased its planned Phase 1 drilling from 3,865 metres to 5,605 metres across 22 drill holes. The expanded program is being informed by SRK Consulting’s independent structural gap analysis of the A-Zone, which identified five priority target areas where additional drilling may address key gaps in the existing drill database and further strengthen geological understanding. LAURION is using this framework, together with ongoing drill results, to prioritize near-term drilling as it continues to systematically advance the A-Zone toward its potential maiden MRE. Additional targets, sequencing and timing remain subject to, among other things, ongoing results and available financing. Click Here to see LBX26-111 Assay Summary Click here to see LBX26-112 Assay Summary Click here to see Pt 2 LBX26-112 Assay Summary Note: All Core lengths are drilled thicknesses; true widths have not yet been determined. Intervals are calculated using a nominal cut-off and may include internal dilution; “including” intervals are sub-intervals of higher grade contained within the reported interval. Sampling and QA/QC Protocols All drill core is transported and stored inside the core logging facility located at the Ishkōday Project in Greenstone, Ontario. LAURION employs an industry standard system of external standards, blanks and duplicates for all of its sampling, in addition to the QA/QC protocol employed by the laboratory. After logging, core samples were identified and then cut in half along the core axis in the same building and then zip tied individually in plastic sample bags with a bar code. Approximately five or six of these individual bags were then stacked into a “rice” white material bag and stored on a skid for final shipment to the laboratory. All core samples were shipped to the ALS Global Geochemistry facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where they were prepared, and the resulting pulps were analyzed by ALS Global Analytical Lab in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Samples are processed by 4-acid digestion and analyzed by fire assay on 50 g pulps and ICP-AES (Inductively Coupled Plasma – Atomic Emission Spectroscopy). Over limit analyses are reprocessed with gravimetric finish. A total of 5% blanks and 5% standards are inserted randomly within all samples. 5% of the best assay result pulps were sent for re-assays. All QA/QC results were verified, and no contamination or bias was observed. The remaining half of the core, as well as the unsampled core, is stored in temporary core racks at the core logging facility in Beardmore before being moved to the core storage facility at the Ishkōday Project. Note: QA/QC review of standards and duplicates indicates analytical results are reliable. One zinc standard adjacent to a high-grade zinc interval returned elevated values consistent with expected analytical behaviour following high-grade samples. Qualified Person The technical contents of this press release have been reviewed and approved by Dr. Trevor Boyd, Ph.D., P.Geo., a consultant to LAURION and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). Dr. Boyd is independent of the Company within the meaning of NI 43-101. About LAURION LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (LME), OTCQB (LMEFF), and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (5YD), and is a mid-stage Canadian mineral exploration company, focused on advancing the 100%-owned Ishkōday Gold and Base Metal Project in Northern Ontario. The Ishkōday Project covers approximately 57 km² within the Beardmore–Geraldton and Onaman–Tashota Greenstone Belts and hosts a single 6.0 km by 2.5 km mineralized corridor. Historical and modern exploration programs have completed over 98,000 metres of drilling, confirming a large and evolving gold-rich polymetallic mineral system. LAURION’s strategy emphasizes disciplined, data-driven exploration, systematic technical advancement, integrated geological modelling, and responsible capital allocation. The Company is focused on strengthening geological confidence, expanding the scale of the mineral system, and positioning the project for a potential future MRE. LAURION continues to evaluate opportunities that may enhance project development flexibility, including potential non-dilutive initiatives such as the evaluation of historical surface stockpile processing. The Company’s objective is to build technical clarity, scale, and long-term project value before monetization, with the aim that future development decisions or strategic opportunities are supported by strong geological foundations and reduced execution risk. Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin, President and CEO of LAURION, is the Company’s largest shareholder, holding 17,221,306 common shares, reflecting strong alignment between management and shareholders. For Further Information, Contact: LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin – President and CEO Tel: 1-705-788-9186 Fax: 1-705-805-9256 Douglas Vass - Investor Relations Consultant Email: info@laurion.ca Website: http://www.LAURION.ca Follow us on: X (@LAURION_LME), Instagram (laurionmineral) and LinkedIn Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding future events including with respect to LAURION’s business, operations and condition, management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions, the Company’s ability to advance the Ishkōday Project and achieve the Company’s strategic and technical objectives (within the above-stated timeframes, if at all), including with respect to the Company’s expectations regarding the MRE, the nature, focus, timing and potential results of the Company’s exploration, drilling and prospecting activities, including the Company’s exploration program and planned exploration and drilling activities referenced in this press release, and the statements regarding the Company’s exploration or consideration of any possible strategic alternatives and transactional opportunities, as well as the potential outcome(s) of this process, the possible impact of any potential transactions referenced herein on the Company or any of its stakeholders, and the ability of the Company to identify and complete any potential acquisitions, mergers, financings or other transactions referenced herein, and the timing of any such transactions. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual events and future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements could differ materially from those projected herein including as a result of a change in the trading price of the common shares of LAURION, the failure to obtain the consents, permits and/or approvals from applicable governmental bodies, regulators and First Nations communities, required in connection with the Company’s strategic and technical objectives, the risk that additional drilling and/or future results may not support the preparation of an MRE, the TSX Venture Exchange or any other applicable regulator not providing its approval for any strategic alternatives or transactional opportunities, the interpretation and actual results of current exploration activities, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future prices of gold and/or other metals, possible variations in grade or recovery rates, failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated, the failure of contracted parties to perform, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry, delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of exploration, as well as those factors disclosed in the Company’s publicly filed documents. Investors should consult the Company’s ongoing quarterly and annual filings, as well as any other additional documentation comprising the Company’s public disclosure record, for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to these forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. Subject to applicable law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on the assay values reported in this press release. References to historical workings, historical exploration results and historical mining activities are provided for context only. Historical information may not be reliable and should not be interpreted as an indication of current mineral resources, mineral reserves or future exploration results. 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The program began with a robotic left internal mammary artery (“LIMA”) take-down performed by Dr. Brajmohan Singh and proctored by Dr. Lalit Malik, using the SSi Mantra advanced robotic surgical system from SS Innovations. SS Innovations reported 238 SSi Mantra systems installed as of September 8, up 42% from the end of 2025. The system is now installed across 12 countries, with recent expansion into Colombia, Sri Lanka and the Philippines. SS Innovations is pursuing U.S. FDA review and European Union CE marking as it seeks to expand SSi Mantra into additional international markets. LOS ANGELES, CA - September 25, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - SS Innovations International (NASDAQ: SSII), a developer of innovative surgical robotic technologies, has expanded the clinical footprint of its SSi Mantra surgical robotic system with the launch of a robotic cardiac surgery program at HCG Hospital, Mithakhali, in Ahmedabad, India. The program began with a robotic cardiac surgery LIMA take-down performed using the SSi Mantra 3.0 system. The procedure was led by Dr. Brajmohan Singh and proctored by Dr. Lalit Malik, with support from the SS Innovations team. “We congratulate Dr. Brajmohan Sinh, Dr. Lalit Malik, and the entire team at HCG Hospital for this achievement, and thank them for their trust and commitment in advancing robotic cardiac surgery in the region,” the company wrote in a LinkedIn post (https://ibn.fm/TTTdR). “At SS Innovations International, Inc. we remain committed to enabling hospitals and… Read More Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to SSII are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SSII Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
The FDA IND approval marks a pivotal step for the company’s lead compound, known as Lucid-MS. What sets Quantum BioPharma’s proprietary treatment apart from most existing MS therapies is its mechanism. Lucid-MS previously completed phase 1 clinical trials, showing a favorable safety profile and being well tolerated. LOS ANGELES, CA - September 25, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - A green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) can turn years of laboratory work into a real shot at treating patients, and that is exactly what just happened for one biopharmaceutical company. Quantum BioPharma (NASDAQ: QNTM), a company focused on neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders, announced that the FDA has approved its Investigational New Drug (“IND”) application for Lucid-MS, clearing the path to phase 2 clinical testing of its multiple sclerosis (“MS”) candidate. The announcement marks a pivotal step for the company’s lead compound, known as Lucid-MS. With the IND now approved, Quantum BioPharma can begin recruiting patients and administering the drug in a controlled clinical setting, something that… Read More Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to QNTM are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/QNTM Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
In today’s AI space, the holdup in growing the AI space is no longer chips but electricity. Azio AI’s strategy centers on securing power first, then layering compute capacity on top of it. The company frames its approach as full spectrum, selling GPU systems, hosting AI and high-performance computing workloads, and generating the power that keeps all of it running. LOS ANGELES, CA - September 25, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Every new AI model announced this year needs somewhere to run, and increasingly, that somewhere does not yet exist. Azio AI Holdings (NASDAQ: AZIO) is committed to closing that gap, building the data centers, GPU systems and power infrastructure that turn AI ambition into working compute. Once upon a time, the bottleneck holding back the industry was chips, but that has changed. In today’s AI space, the holdup is electricity. Goldman Sachs Research estimates that U.S. data center power demand will climb from 31 gigawatts in 2025 to 41 gigawatts in 2026 and 66 gigawatts in 2027. That forecast is based on U.S. data center capacity doubling to about… Read More Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to AZIO are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/AZIO Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
LOS ANGELES, CA - September 25, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Greenland Mines (NASDAQ: GRML) raised more than $42 million from existing investors through a registered direct offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants and the exercise of previously issued private warrants. The company said the financing provides the capital it believes is required to execute planned exploration and development programs and achieve targeted 2027 milestones across its Greenland portfolio. All pre-funded warrants issued in the registered direct offering have been exercised and Greenland Mines has terminated its at-the-market offering facility. Greenland Mines also completed its 2026 geological and structural field program at the Sarfartoq Neodymium-Praseodymium (“NdPr”) Rare Earth Project in southwest Greenland. The approximately three-week program included geological and structural mapping, drone-supported outcrop surveying and systematic rock sampling to strengthen the geological framework around ST1 and improve targeting for future drilling and resource-upgrade work. Sarfartoq’s existing ST1 Mineral Resource comprises approximately 12.2 million tons grading 1.32% TREO. To view the full press release, visit: https://nnw.fm/e4RLA About Greenland Mines Ltd Greenland Mines Ltd is a Nasdaq-listed resource development and mining company focused on the development of the Skaergaard Project in southeast Greenland and the Sarfartoq neodymium-praseodymium rare earths project in southwest Greenland. The Company’s strategy is centered on building a multi-asset platform with exposure to rare earth magnet materials, precious metals and select midstream processing opportunities, while advancing its assets and broader North Atlantic Critical Metals Corridor vision linking Greenland resources with allied downstream jurisdictions and industrial infrastructure. Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to GRML are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/GRML Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
GUGLINGEN, GERMANY - September 24, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - The hep global Group (hep global), a specialist in the development of solar projects, has successfully completed the project development phase for its largest solar project to date in Germany. The 35.7 MWp “Buckelacker” solar park in Eppingen, near the company’s headquarters in Guglingen, is moving into the construction phase. Spanning an area of approximately 30 hectares, the “Buckelacker” solar park will be able to generate about 38 million kilowatt-hours of solar power per year. This means the solar park will, in theory, supply the annual energy needs of approximately 10,800 households with renewable energy. The electricity generated will be fed into the regional power grid via the newly constructed substation at Hohenstein. An integrated green energy storage system with a capacity of 20.3 MWh and an output of 10 MW expands the technical applications. It also increases the economic benefits of the electricity generated. The storage system temporarily stores solar power and feeds it into the grid during periods of higher electricity prices. With the “Buckelacker” solar park, hep global is bringing its internationally gained experience to its home region. “This project is something special for us. It combines the development of a local solar project with the experience we have gained in various markets around the world,” says Benjamin Brasch, Manager of Project Development for South-West Germany at hep global. “The fact that we have developed our largest German solar project to date in the immediate vicinity of our headquarters also underscores our long-term commitment to the region.” With the successful completion of the project development, hep global has reached an important milestone. Construction work, which is now beginning, will be coordinated by ZaberSolar GmbH. The company expects to complete construction in the first half of 2027. About the hep global Group The hep global Group is an internationally active specialist in the development of solar projects and battery energy storage systems (BESS). For more than 15 years, the owner-managed company from Baden-Württemberg has been developing and planning renewable energy projects, mainly in Europe, Japan and North America. Its strategic focus is on greenfield developments and the integration of BESS. The hep global Group employs around 120 people worldwide with subsidiaries in Germany, Italy, Poland, the USA, Canada and Japan. Press contact: Evelyn Kilinc RömerstraBe 3 D-74363 Güglingen E-Mail: presse@hep.global www.hepsolar.com View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
BERLIN, GERMANY - September 24, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Delivery Hero SE ("Delivery Hero" or "the Company"), the world's leading local delivery platform, today announced that Niklas Ostberg, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will continue to serve as CEO. Kristin Skogen Lund, Chair of the Supervisory Board, said: "Niklas built Delivery Hero and knows it better than anyone. With the Uber and SSW transactions underway, we are delighted to have Niklas continue leading the company through the next phase." Niklas Ostberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Delivery Hero, said: “Since the takeover announcement, I've had more time to refocus inwards on the company, prioritizing our organisation and building a world-class customer experience. It’s great to see the results: our Everyday App strategy is working, and growth and profitability are accelerating. I am now more energized than ever to continue leading the company into this next phase." ABOUT DELIVERY HERO Delivery Hero is the world’s leading local delivery platform, operating its service in around 65 countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. The Company started as a food delivery service in 2011 and today runs its own delivery platform on four continents. Additionally, Delivery Hero is pioneering quick commerce, the next generation of e-commerce, aiming to bring groceries and household goods to customers in under one hour and often in 20 to 30 minutes. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index. For more information, please visit www.deliveryhero.com MEDIA CONTACT Corporate & Financial Communications press@deliveryhero.com INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT Investor Relations ir@deliveryhero.com Disclaimer This announcement is made for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer of, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, securities of Delivery Hero SE or of any of its subsidiaries. This release may contain forward looking statements, estimates, opinions and projections with respect to anticipated future performance of Delivery Hero SE (“forward-looking statements”). These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” or “should,” or, in each case, their negative, or other variations or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are based on the current views, expectations and assumptions of the management of Delivery Hero SE and involve significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements included herein only speak as at the date of this release. We undertake no obligation, and do not expect to publicly update, or publicly revise, any of the information, forward-looking statements or the conclusions contained herein or to reflect new events or circumstances or to correct any inaccuracies which may become apparent subsequent to the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. We accept no liability whatsoever in respect of the achievement of such forward-looking statements and assumptions. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
The half-year results underscore the sustained growth momentum and the successful execution of the company’s strategy Revenue increased by 11% to EUR 4.9 million, with recurring revenue accounting for 96% EBITDA remains positive at EUR 0.2 million despite investments in growth International business and new sales channels further expanded Full-year guidance confirmed; revenue between EUR 10.2 million and EUR 11.5 million as well as positive EBITDA Earnings Call on September 29, 2026 MUNICH, GERMANY - September 24, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - cyan AG today published its report for the first half of 2026. The final financial figures confirm the preliminary results communicated at the beginning of September. cyan has built on last year’s strong business performance, delivering clear revenue growth while maintaining a positive result. In the first half of the year, cyan also made further progress in its international expansion and the development of new sales channels. The company therefore considers itself optimally positioned for continued growth. Group revenue reached EUR 4.9 million, 11% above the prior-year figure of EUR 4.4 million. The share of recurring revenue remained high at 96%. The high proportion of recurring revenue provides a reliable, predictable revenue base and improves planning certainty. Despite planned investments in product development, sales and market expansion, EBITDA amounted to EUR 0.2 million. The positive result confirms that cyan continues to operate profitably while investing in growth. Strategic basis for further growth expanded Alongside its operational development, cyan further expanded its international presence and the marketing of its cybersecurity solutions in the first half of the year. The cooperation with T-Mobile Poland was expanded to include an additional cybersecurity offering. With ONATi/Vini in French Polynesia, cyan gained another international telecommunications partner. At the same time, CANCOM and FileWave created additional sales channels for cyan Guard 360. Markus Cserna, CEO of cyan AG: “In the first half of the year, we not only further developed our existing business, but also created important prerequisites for the next steps in our growth. With new international customers and additional sales channels for cyan Guard 360, we are steadily broadening our base. At the same time, we are making targeted investments in product development and market development in order to convert this potential into further growth in the coming periods.” The Management Board confirms its guidance for the 2026 financial year. cyan continues to expect group revenue of between EUR 10.2 million and EUR 11.5 million as well as positive EBITDA, which is expected to be below the level of the 2025 financial year due to the planned investments in market expansion. The full issuer report for the first half of 2026 is available as of today in the Investor Relations section of cyan AG’s website athttps://ir.cyansecurity.com/publications/. Earnings Call on September 29, 2026 On the occasion of the publication of its half-year results, cyan invites investors, analysts and interested shareholders to an Earnings Call. Markus Cserna, CEO & CTO of cyan AG, will explain the business development in the first half of the year as well as the outlook and will answer questions afterwards. Date: September 29, 2026 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (CEST) Language: English Invitation link: https://www.appairtime.com/event/fd30334a-f4fd-4599-8ee3-6625d7c02ef3 Participation is free of charge. Interested participants are requested to register in advance using the link above. About cyan cyan AG (XETR: CYR) is a provider of intelligent cybersecurity solutions with almost 20 years of experience in the IT industry. The company offers IT security products for end customers of mobile and fixed network internet providers and financial service providers. cyan’s solutions are integrated as white label products into the apps and system landscape of international business partners, who then offer those to private and business customers under their own brand. In addition, cyan operates its own research and development center with the aim of identifying trends in the industry at an early stage and developing optimal product solutions. cyan’s customers include among others the Orange Group, the telecom group Deutsche Telekom (Magenta/T-Mobile) and Claro Chile (America Movil Group). More information at: www.cyansecurity.com cyan AG Investor Relations: cyan AG Phone: +49 89 71042 2073 Mail: ir@cyansecurity.com cyan AG Press contact: Kirchhoff Consult GmbH Phone: +49 40 60 91 86 65 Mail: cyan@kirchhoff.de View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
CFO Carsten Theurer to leave United Internet on December 31, 2026 Andre Driesen to become new CFO as of November 1, 2026 MONTABAUR, GERMANY - September 24, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Carsten Theurer, Chief Financial Officer of United Internet AG, has decided at his own request to end his tenure at United Internet AG when his contract expires on December 31, 2026. The Supervisory Board of United Internet AG and Chief Executive Officer Ralph Dommermuth regret this decision. Philipp von Bismarck: “On behalf of the entire Supervisory Board, I would like to sincerely thank Mr. Theurer for the excellent and trusting cooperation over the past years. With great personal commitment, Mr. Theurer has played a key role in further developing the Group’s finance organization during his tenure on the Management Board and has provided important impetus for corporate governance, capital market communications, and the further development of Group-wide shared service structures and systems. My colleagues on the Supervisory Board and I wish Mr. Theurer all the best for his personal and professional future.” Carsten Theurer comments on his decision: “I would like to thank the Supervisory Board and Mr. Dommermuth for the trust they have placed in me and for the consistently trusting cooperation over the past years. Playing an active role in shaping the further development of the United Internet Group has been a special and highly rewarding task for me. My particular thanks go to all my colleagues for their great commitment and constructive cooperation. I believe the United Internet Group is very well positioned for its further development. I look forward to contributing my experience in new entrepreneurial contexts in the future. At the same time, I will remain connected to the Group as a member of the Supervisory Board of IONOS Group SE.” Andre Driesen will succeed Carsten Theurer as Chief Financial Officer of United Internet AG as of November 1, 2026. Mr. Driesen has many years of experience in finance, corporate management, and M&A. As former CFO of Drillisch AG and subsequently of 1&1 Drillisch AG, he supported major strategic transactions and the merger of Drillisch and 1&1 through to the end of 2019. Through his many years of work within the Group, he is familiar with the United Internet Group, its structures, and its key business fields. In recent years, he has worked as an independent consultant and held supervisory positions. With the appointment of Andre Driesen, United Internet is consistently continuing the organizational development of the Group and the focusing of its holding company functions. About United Internet With over 30 million fee-based customer contracts and over 38 million ad-financed free accounts, United Internet AG is a leading European internet specialist. At the heart of United Internet is a high-performance “Internet Factory” with around 10,400 employees. In addition to the high sales strength of its established brands such as 1&1, IONOS, STRATO, GMX, and WEB.DE, United Internet stands for outstanding operational excellence. Contact partner United Internet AG Lisa PleiB Phone +49 2602 96-1616 presse@united-internet.de View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
FamiCord CDMO division selected by VERIGRAFT to establish the GMP manufacturing process for personalized tissue-engineered vein P-TEV at its Warsaw site Approximately 18-month collaboration with an estimated contract value in the low single-digit millions of euros and the potential for further extension Agreement adds pivotal Phase II/III program to FamiCord's CDMO activities; trial expected to begin Q1 2027 LEIPZIG, GERMANY - September 24, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - FamiCord AG, Europe's leading cell bank and the third largest worldwide, today announced that its CDMO brand “Bramble Bio”, under which the Group aggregates its CDMO activities, has entered into a manufacturing agreement with Swedish clinical-stage biotechnology company VERIGRAFT AB. The agreement covers the transfer and establishment of the manufacturing process for VERIGRAFT's lead product candidate P-TEV, as well as support for the sourcing and qualification of donated human vein tissue used as starting material for P-TEV manufacturing. The collaboration supports preparations for the pivotal Phase II/III trial TECVI-2 and further expands FamiCord's CDMO activities. Technology-transfer activities to Bramble Bio's GMP site in Warsaw, Poland, will begin immediately. The Company will perform the process transfer, manufacturing preparation and related GMP activities required to supply the multi-country clinical trial. The collaboration is expected to run for approximately 18 months and has an estimated contract value in the low single-digit millions of euros, depending on the progress of the clinical program, patient recruitment and the associated manufacturing requirements. “The agreement with VERIGRAFT marks another concrete step in the development of our CDMO activities,” Jakub Baran, CEO of FamiCord AG, explains. “Supporting a pivotal Phase II/III program requires close technical cooperation, rigorous process control and reliable cross-border logistics. The project broadens our portfolio with a late-stage clinical program and underlines the capabilities we have built at our Warsaw site.” TECVI-2 is a randomized, controlled, open-label Phase II/III pivotal clinical trial, TECVI-2, designed to assess the efficacy of P-TEV in a larger patient population. Clinical sites are planned in Spain, Poland and the Netherlands. The trial is currently authorized in Spain, under the EU Clinical Trials Regulation, and approval in Poland and the Netherlands is expected Q4 2026. TECVI-2 is expected to start in Q1 2027, and will evaluate P-TEV as a potentially curative treatment for patients suffering from severe chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). The trial is intended to support future marketing authorization applications in Europe and the United States. “Establishing a robust and scalable manufacturing capability is fundamental to the successful delivery of TECVI-2 and to the future development of P-TEV. Bramble Bio combines specialist ATMP manufacturing expertise with the flexibility and commitment required for a complex, personalized therapy,” Petter Bjorquist, CEO of VERIGRAFT, adds. “We look forward to working closely with their team as we transfer our process and prepare to supply this important multi-country clinical trial.” P-TEV is a personalized, fully biological tissue-engineered vein with a functioning valve, being developed for patients with severe CVI. The therapy starts with donated venous tissue, which is decellularized to remove donor cells while preserving the native tissue and valve structure. The resulting matrix is then reconditioned with the patient's own blood to create a personalized graft, designed to replace a diseased vein segment containing a non-functioning valve and restore venous function without requiring immunosuppressive treatment. Simon Boa, Managing Director of Bramble Bio, sees the project as a sweet spot deal for the company. “Technology transfer and clinical manufacturing for a personalized tissue-engineered product require close technical collaboration, rigorous process control and carefully coordinated logistics. These are core areas of expertise for our CDMO team.” Bramble Bio supports biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies with technology transfer, process development and optimization, GMP manufacturing, cellular starting-material sourcing, analytical services and international logistics. In addition to Warsaw, Bramble Bio operates a GMP site in Cantanhede, Portugal. Further information on FamiCord and its subsidiaries can be found at www.famicord.com. Contact: FamiCord AG Ingo Middelmenne Head of Investor Relations Phone: +49 (0174) 9091190 Email: ingo.middelmenne@famicord.com Company profile FamiCord (formerly Vita 34) was founded in Leipzig in 1997 and today is by far the leading cell bank in Europe and the third largest worldwide. As the first private umbilical cord blood bank in Europe and a pioneer in cell banking, the company has since offered the collection, logistics, processing and storage of stem cells from umbilical cord blood, umbilical cord tissue and other postnatal tissues as a full-service provider for cryopreservation. The donor's own cells can either be used directly as a medicine or serve as valuable starting material for medical cell therapy and are kept alive in the vapor of liquid nitrogen. Customers from about 50 countries have already provided for the health of their families with around 1.5 million units of stored biological material at FamiCord. In addition, FamiCord has been expanding its CDMO activities focused on cell and gene therapies, leveraging its established laboratory infrastructure, GMP expertise and long-standing experience in handling human biological materials. This business complements the Group's recurring storage revenues and provides exposure to the rapidly growing ATMP market. As a result, FamiCord increasingly combines the stability of a leading cell banking platform with growth opportunities in advanced cellular medicine. Further information on VERIGRAFT can be found at www.verigraft.com Contact: VERIGRAFT Petter Bjorquist Chief Executive officer Phone: +46 (070) 5979296 Email: petter.bjorquist@verigraft.com Company profile VERIGRAFT is a biotechnology company based in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company is rooted in the Karolinska Institute, based on groundbreaking basic science with a focus on regenerative medicine since 2014. VERIGRAFT has grown to become a forerunner in industrialized tissue engineering and advanced regenerative medicine. The company has a strategically focused R&D pipeline of personalized tissues, targeting areas such as cardiovascular and neuronal disease. VERIGRAFT will commercialize a series of personalized tissue-engineered grafts on a global market. Current and future products will help millions of patients with today uncurable diseases, severely impacting quality of life and putting numerous patients out of work or into disability programs. VERIGRAFT’s headquarters are located close to Gothenburg University and Sweden´s biggest university hospital in central Gothenburg. Here the company has state-of-the-art preclinical laboratories and offices. VERIGRAFT is led by a team of experienced scientists and entrepreneurs, and is backed by investors from Europe, Asia and the US. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
LOS ANGELES, CA - September 24, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - VERAXA Biotech (NASDAQ: VRXA) is shifting its focus to advancing its oncology pipeline and implementing industrial partnerships for its technology platforms and products following the completion of its business combination and commencement of Nasdaq trading in June 2026. Xlife Sciences AG said VERAXA secured a financing base to support its next development steps and remains an important part of its portfolio strategy. Xlife Sciences also reported operational and scientific progress across its portfolio during the first half of 2026, including developments at x-kidney diagnostics, saniva diagnostics, Axenoll, FUSE-AI and inflamed pharma. The portfolio comprises 416 patents and patent applications, including 216 granted intellectual property rights. For the second half of 2026, Xlife Sciences said it will continue supporting VERAXA in establishing industry partnerships while pursuing commercialization and further development across its portfolio. To view the full report, visit https://ibn.fm/LwLwP About Xlife Sciences AG Xlife Sciences is a Swiss company focused as incubator and accelerator on the value development and commercialization of promising research projects from universities and other research institutions in the life sciences sector, with the aim of providing solutions for high unmet medical needs and a better quality of life. The goal is to bridge research and development to healthcare markets. Xlife Sciences takes carefully selected projects in the four areas of technological platforms, biotechnology/ therapies, medical technology, and artificial intelligence/digital health to the next stage of development and participates in their subsequent performance. For more information, visit www.xlifesciences.ch About VERAXA Biotech AG (NASDAQ: VRXA) At VERAXA, we are building a premier engine for the discovery and development of next-generation antibody-based therapeutics, including bispecific T cell engagers, bispecific ADCs and other innovative formats. Powered by a suite of transformative technologies and guided by rigorous quality-by-design principles, we are rapidly advancing our pipeline of ADCs and proprietary BiTAC formats into clinical development and beyond. VERAXA was founded on scientific breakthroughs made at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), a world-renowned institution known for pioneering life science research and cutting-edge technology. BiTAC(R) is a registered trademark of VERAXA Biotech GmbH. Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to VRXA are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/VRXA Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
LOS ANGELES, CA - September 24, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - BOXABL (NASDAQ: BXBL) announced the expansion of its board of directors and the appointment of Timothy Goldsmith, CPA, effective Sept. 24, 2026. Goldsmith will chair the Audit Committee and serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Dr. Morris A. Davis, the former Audit Committee chair, will remain a committee member. Goldsmith spent nearly 21 years at EY, most recently serving as an audit partner from 2018 to 2026. His experience includes public and private company audits, U.S. GAAP, IFRS, SEC and PCAOB standards and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. BOXABL said the appointment follows the recent additions of Larry King as chief financial officer and Heather Clayton as chief accounting officer as the company builds out its financial leadership and governance infrastructure following its transition to a public company. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/bdjG7 About BOXABL Since its inception in 2017, BOXABL has raised over $230 million from more than 50,000 investors. The North Las Vegas-based company is dedicated to transforming the housing industry through innovative technology and design, with a mission of making housing affordable at mass-production scale. BOXABL’s flagship product, the Casita, is a 361-square-foot studio unit with a full kitchen, bathroom and utilities that unfold on-site in under an hour. The company is also developing stackable and connectable modules designed Cautionary Note Regarding the Business Combination and Capital Structure. BOXABL Inc. became a publicly traded company through a business combination with FG Merger II Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, completed in July 2026, with the shares beginning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol BXBL on July 20, 2026. 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Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to BXBL are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/BXBL Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
LOS ANGELES, CA - September 24, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE) announced that its “Bizumentary,” produced in partnership with Emmy Award-winning Loft 100 Studios, will premiere Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. ET on BizTV, YouToo America, YTA TV and American Forces Network. The production highlights mortgage solutions for self-employed borrowers and property investors. Following the premiere, the Bizumentary will be available across major podcast and digital platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube, and is scheduled to air weekly with the potential for broader network distribution. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/3l1AA About Beeline Beeline is a digital mortgage and financial technology company focused on transforming the way consumers access mortgage financing and home equity solutions through technology, automation and a streamlined digital experience. Beeline Loans, Inc., NMLS # 1799947, is a subsidiary of Beeline. Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to BLNE are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/BLNE Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Appointments Deepen the Agency’s Work at the Forefront of AI Visibility, Next-Generation Financial Infrastructure and 24/7 Trading NEW YORK, NY - September 24, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - PhillComm Global, the world’s finest public relations and marketing communications agency specializing in emerging industries and new categories, today announced it has been named agency of record for AIGNCI, HIFI and Hypercall. PhillComm Global will lead strategic communications, media relations, executive thought leadership and market positioning across the three accounts. Each company is approaching a rapidly developing market with a structural advantage that separates it from the growing number of others chasing a similar opportunity. AIGNCI is building for the shift from search engines to answer engines. Rather than treating AI visibility as traditional SEO with new terminology, the firm works across the entire chain that determines whether systems such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI can reach a company’s information, understand it and ultimately cite or recommend it. Its documented Citation Engine and AI Discovery Intelligence methodology combines technical infrastructure, answer-engine optimization, entity engineering, public record governance, earned media, reputation engineering, and ongoing measurement into a single system built around three fundamental tests: can AI reach you and read you, cite you, and recommend you? AIGNCI also works directly through senior leadership, applying decades of brand and go-to-market experience to a category increasingly populated by generic, newly formed AI optimization firms. PhillComm began working with HIFI ahead of the company’s newly announced $37 million Series A led by Left Lane Capital, as HIFI enters a major new phase of growth across stablecoin payments and tokenized capital markets. The company has emerged as the last major independent stablecoin infrastructure platform following the acquisitions that have rapidly consolidated the category. Stripe acquired Bridge for approximately $1.1 billion, while Mastercard completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of BVNK in August, leaving HIFI independently positioned as stablecoins move deeper into mainstream financial infrastructure. HIFI gives companies a composable software layer for building financial products across stablecoins, bank accounts, cards and global payment rails rather than tying those products to the roadmap of a larger payments network. Its infrastructure spans money movement, compliance, accounts, settlement, liquidity and tokenization, allowing companies to build on stablecoins while retaining greater control over how their financial products operate. Hypercall is attacking one of the central problems that has kept onchain options from reaching their potential: liquidity and hedging. Built on Hyperliquid, Hypercall connects options directly to one of the deepest and most active perpetual futures ecosystems in digital markets, giving market makers a natural venue to hedge options exposure instead of forcing liquidity across disconnected markets. Its execution model adds another layer: eligible single-leg orders enter a two-second auction in which market makers must improve on executable prices already available on the order book to win the trade; otherwise, the order routes to the book. Combined with 24/7 access, fractional contracts, APIs and the ability to expand options alongside Hyperliquid’s growing universe of crypto, equity and other markets, the architecture gives Hypercall a distinct foundation for building an always-on options market at scale. “These are exactly the kinds of companies PhillComm was built to represent because each one has identified a major market shift and offers something structurally different around it,” said Jon Lindsay Phillips, founder and CEO of PhillComm Global. “AIGNCI is rethinking how companies become discoverable when AI supplies the answer, and doing it much better than a very crowded field of amateurs. HIFI is preserving an independent infrastructure layer as stablecoin platforms consolidate into major financial networks. Hypercall is using Hyperliquid’s liquidity and always-on markets to rethink how options can actually work 24/7. Our job is to make those differences impossible for the market to miss, and as always, we’re thrilled to be on the case.” “Overnight, AI has changed how companies are discovered faster than most brands realize,” said Chuck Morrison, founder of AIGNCI. “PhillComm knows how to turn a rapidly emerging category into a market position people can understand and remember. We are excited to be a part of the stellar PhillComm roster.” “HIFI is entering a major new stage of growth following our $37 million Series A, as we expand the infrastructure connecting stablecoins, tokenized assets and the broader financial system,” said Zach Walsh, CEO of HIFI. “PhillComm understands both the technology and the larger market shift happening around Wall Street moving onchain, and they know how to turn that complexity into a story the market understands. That makes them exactly the kind of communications partner we want alongside us as we scale.” “Hypercall is building a fundamentally new market structure for options, and we wanted a communications partner that understands how to tell that story at the same level,” said Jake Sylvestre, founder of Hypercall. “PhillComm immediately understood how to perfectly position the opportunity.” The appointments further expand PhillComm Global’s work with companies building emerging technologies and infrastructure across artificial intelligence, financial services, autonomous systems, security, advanced manufacturing and other rapidly developing markets. The agency operates an earned-first communications model centered on category creation, executive thought leadership, strategic media relations and translating technically complex innovation into clear market narratives. About PhillComm Global PhillComm Global is the leading public relations and marketing communications agency built for companies creating new categories and shaping emerging industries. Founded in 2021 by Jon Lindsay Phillips, the firm combines strategic media relations, messaging, thought leadership, launch strategy, brand positioning, investor communications and integrated go-to-market support to help visionary businesses define their markets and build sustained traction. Contact: Lauren Phillips Lauren@PhillComm.Global View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Led by Left Lane Capital, the Round Will Extend HIFI's Stablecoin Settlement Platform Into Tokenized Capital Markets and Card Issuance NEW YORK, NY - September 24, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - HIFI, the financial infrastructure company for stablecoin payments and tokenized assets, today announced $37 million in Series A funding led by Left Lane Capital. The financing will support the scaling of HIFI’s tokenized capital markets infrastructure and the expansion of its broader product suite, including stablecoin payments and card products. HIFI was selected as a participant in DTCC's July production trades using DTC-tokenized assets, alongside BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and Nasdaq. In September, the company announced a partnership with Visa to expand money movement and card capabilities using its stablecoin settlement platform, beginning with stablecoin-funded payouts to over 4 billion Visa cards worldwide. HIFI's infrastructure moves over $7 billion in annualized volume and has onboarded more than 10,000 businesses and 200,000 end users while its payment capabilities reach across 87 countries. Sumitomo, a Fortune Global 500 conglomerate, is rebuilding its cash management and trading operations on HIFI's rails; Dapper is building new digital marketplaces on the platform; and Arival Bank is powering stablecoin payment experiences for its customers. Citi projects the stablecoin market could reach $1.9 trillion by 2030, up from roughly $300 billion today, underpinning as much as $100 trillion in annual onchain settlement volume. Public equities are expected to lead capital markets onto that infrastructure, with Citi estimating approximately 3% of the U.S. equity market will be tokenized by the end of the decade. Rules for digital assets are arriving market by market rather than all at once, and each new jurisdiction adds its own banking partners, stablecoin issuers, payment networks and compliance requirements. HIFI absorbs that coordination so its customers can build once and operate across every rail and jurisdiction it supports. “We think of settlement as one problem, not three,” said Zach Walsh, CEO of HIFI. "Whether it's a stablecoin settling a payment, a tokenized receivable funding a card, or a tokenized security clearing a trade, the underlying event is identical: value moves and settles at the same instant, instead of moving now and settling days later. Payments, spending, and capital markets have historically needed separate infrastructure. We built one layer that solves it for all three.” “The growth HIFI has demonstrated reflects both the strength of the team and the speed at which stablecoins have become a core part of global financial infrastructure," said Matthew Miller, Managing Partner at Left Lane Capital, which led HIFI's Series A. “HIFI is building an important layer in that market, giving developers the infrastructure to create products that can operate across networks and borders. We believe HIFI will become a foundational platform for the next generation of financial applications.” About HIFI Founded in 2022, HIFI is a New York-based financial technology company building entirely new infrastructure for money in the internet economy. Its composable API platform enables developers, fintechs and global businesses to build next-generation financial products that move, convert, route and program value across stablecoins, bank rails and payment networks through a single integration. HIFI brings together global money movement, programmable controls, compliance and settlement infrastructure, allowing companies to build products with tokenized money. HIFI’s infrastructure serves over 10,000 businesses and 200,000 end users today, with payouts supported across 87 countries. Learn more at HIFI.com. About Left Lane Capital Founded in 2019, Left Lane Capital is a New York and London-based venture capital and growth equity firm investing in high-growth internet and consumer technology businesses globally. Left Lane's mission is to partner with extraordinary entrepreneurs who create category-defining companies across growth sectors of the economy. Select investments include Bilt Rewards, Lemfi, Kast, M1 Finance, Wayflyer, Talkiatry, Blank Street, and more. For more information, visit www.leftlane.com. Contact: Jonathan Phillips HIFI@PhillComm.Global View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Powered by the AT&T Network, Pride Cell Brings Nationwide Wireless Connectivity to the LGBTQ+ Community ORLANDO, FL - September 24, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Pride Holdings Group (OTC: PHSE) today announced the upcoming launch of Pride Cell, a new mobile communications brand developed in partnership with Perch Mobile. Pride Cell will offer customers competitive wireless service through a brand built around connection, community, inclusion and pride. Pride Holdings Group has spent the past year building a diversified portfolio of LGBTQ+- oriented hospitality, nightlife, entertainment and lifestyle businesses, growing through a disciplined acquisition strategy that has added iconic community venues and brands. That expansion has helped push the Company's total assets toward the $100 million mark in 2026, a milestone management has pointed to as evidence of its focus on building durable, asset-backed value rather than speculative growth. Alongside its acquisitions, the Company has taken steps aimed at strengthening its capital structure and aligning management with shareholders, including the return of a meaningful percentage of outstanding shares to treasury and open-market share purchases by members of management. Pride Cell represents the next phase of this strategy: rather than adding another standalone venue or venture, it gives Pride Holdings Group a recurring, everyday touchpoint with its community that extends beyond any single location or event. Expanding the Pride Ecosystem The launch of Pride Cell is designed to complement Pride Holdings Group's expanding portfolio of hospitality, entertainment, media, membership, beverage and lifestyle initiatives. The Company views wireless phone service as an everyday necessity, and a Pride Cell subscription is intended to function as an ongoing daily relationship with the customer rather than a one-time transaction. A Built-In Gateway to the Pride Portfolio Pride Holdings Group intends for Pride Cell to serve as a connective layer across its portfolio, rather than an isolated product line. Because a mobile subscription is used daily, management believes it is well positioned to introduce customers, by default, to the Company's broader roster of venues, events, media and membership offerings through account-level perks, cross-brand promotions and loyalty benefits built directly into the Pride Cell service. A Pride Cell subscription is intended to be the bridge for the customer into the wider Pride ecosystem. Management views this approach as a way to lower the cost of introducing customers to new brands as the Company continues to acquire and launch them, since each Pride Cell subscriber represents an existing, ongoing relationship rather than a new audience that must be built from scratch. In the same way that 2 computer giants used their operating systems to market software brands, Pride Holdings will use a premium cell phone service to launch its brands nationwide. "Our goal is to build Pride Holdings Group into much more than a collection of individual businesses," said Tim Majors, Interim CEO of Pride Holdings Group. "We are developing an ecosystem of brands that can connect with our community in everyday life. Pride Cell gives us an opportunity to enter the mobile communications market with a brand that represents our community while creating another potential recurring-revenue business for Pride Holdings Group. Just as important, it gives us a direct, everyday line to our customers that we can use to introduce them to everything else we're building." "Pride Cell is exactly the kind of partnership Perch Mobile was built to support," said Paul Harkins, Chairman of the Board of Perch Mobile Inc. "Wireless service creates a relationship with the customer every single day. By combining Perch's mobile infrastructure and operating platform with Pride Holdings Group's brands and community reach, we have the opportunity to build Pride Cell into more than a wireless service. It can become an everyday connection between Pride Holdings and the customers it serves." About Pride Holdings Group Pride Holdings Group is a publicly traded holding company focused on acquiring, operating, and scaling LGBTQ+ oriented hospitality, nightlife, entertainment, and real estate assets. Through its portfolio of venues, events, and branded experiences, the Company aims to create safe, inclusive, and economically sustainable community spaces while delivering long-term value to shareholders. About Perch Mobile Inc. Perch Mobile Inc. is a wireless communications company that partners with organizations and brands to launch and operate branded mobile services. Perch provides the wireless platform and operational infrastructure supporting partner-branded offerings, including Pride Cell. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Pride Holdings Group undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law. Contact: Media Relations press@prideholdingsgroup.com
Transaction is in Keeping With Corporate Strategy of Focusing on Financial Services Sector SAN CLEMENTE, CA - September 24, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - The Marygold Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE American: MGLD), a diversified global holding firm with a focus on financial services, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Gourmet Foods Limited, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Printstock Products Limited (“Printstock”) business unit to TAG Investments Limited, a New Zealand-based private investment firm, in a cash transaction valued at a minimum of NZ$2,450,000 with final cash proceeds to be determined at closing. The proposed transaction is structured as an asset sale. Based in Napier, New Zealand, Printstock is a digital printer of custom food packaging products for brands predominantly distributed in New Zealand. The proposed transaction is expected to be completed on or about November 20, 2026. It is subject to customary closing conditions, including, but not limited to, due diligence, assignment of the lease and closing inventory valuations. “The transaction is in keeping with our corporate transformation and initiative to focus on our financial services sector, which today represents more than half of the Company’s consolidated revenues,” said Nicholas Gerber, Chief Executive Officer. “We expect to record a gain on the sale as the transaction reflects the success of our original investment in 2020. Printstock is a finely run company and has brought value to our shareholders during our time of ownership. The experienced management team and staff at Printstock are expected to continue with the new owner, and we wish them the best of success.” The Marygold Companies acquired Gourmet Foods in 2015. It is a commercial-scale bakery that produces and distributes iconic meat pies and pastries throughout New Zealand under the brand names Pat’s Pantry and Ponsonby Pies. Gourmet Foods acquired Printstock Products at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and utilized the printing capacity to individually wrap all of their product offerings in compliance with government health regulation requirements. Gourmet Foods is presently listed on the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company as Discontinued Operations due to its status as an entity held for sale. During this period where new ownership is sought, Gourmet Foods will continue to operate normally as a going concern and with the full support of The Marygold Companies. About The Marygold Companies, Inc. The Marygold Companies, Inc. was founded in 1996 and repositioned as a global holding firm in 2015. The Company currently has operating subsidiaries in financial services, food manufacturing, printing, and beauty products, under the trade names USCF Investments, Marygold & Co., Step-By-Step Financial Planners, Marygold & Co. Limited, Gourmet Foods, Printstock Products, and Original Sprout, respectively. Offices and manufacturing operations are in the U.S., New Zealand, and the U.K. For more information, visit www.themarygoldcompanies.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may” “will,” “could,” “should” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, completion of the sale of Gourmet Foods’ Printstock business unit, involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Readers should refer to the further detail of the risks disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update or publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Media and investors, for more information, contact: Roger S. Pondel PondelWilkinson 310-279-5965 rpondel@pondel.com Contact the Company: David Neibert, Chief Operations Officer 949-218-8542 dneibert@themarygoldcompanies.com View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Revenue increases to EUR 1,743 thousand (H1 2025: EUR 1,267 thousand) Adjustment of the forecast for the full year 2026 Grant commitment of EUR 24 million for a project with GreenTech Recycling Tires AB in Sweden Webcast for shareholders, analysts, and media representatives today at 11:00 a.m. DILLINGEN/SAAR, GERMANY - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Pyrum Innovations AG (“Pyrum,” the “company,” ISIN: DE000A2G8ZX8) today published its interim consolidated report for the period from 1 January to 30 June 2026. Revenue rose by approximately 37.6% to EUR 1,743 thousand in the first six months (H1 2025: EUR 1,267 thousand), but fell short of expectations due to the delayed ramp-up of the grinding and pelletizing plant in Dillingen. Own work capitalized totaled EUR 1,122 thousand (H1 2025: EUR 5,214 thousand). The decline resulted primarily from the completion and transition of key plant components to regular operation at the Dillingen site, which began in the second quarter of 2025. Total output decreased accordingly to EUR 3,787 thousand (H1 2025: EUR 6,712 thousand). Other operating income, at EUR 496 thousand, was significantly lower than the prior-year figure of EUR 2,303 thousand. The prior-year figure was primarily driven by effects recognised in profit or loss arising from government investment grants related to the completion of the two thermolysis plants, TAD 2 and TAD 3, as well as other sub-plants at the main site in Dillingen. The grants also had a positive impact on EBITDA for the prior-year period (H1 2025: EUR -2,358 thousand). Adjusted for these non-recurring investment grants, EBITDA for the prior year, at EUR -4,369 thousand, was on par with the first half of 2026, which stood at EUR -4,358 thousand. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to -6,297 thousand (H1 2025: EUR -3,942 thousand / adjusted: EUR -5,954 thousand). Consolidated net result for the period was EUR -7,003 thousand. Available liquidity as of 30 June 2026 was EUR 6,102 thousand (31 December 2025: EUR 17,006 thousand). Pascal Klein, CEO of Pyrum Innovations AG: “In the project area, we were able to make significant progress in the first half of the year. Based on this, we were able to sign the first plant purchase agreement with our Czech partner at the end of August. In May 2026, we received delivery approval from Continental for our ThermoTireBlack® produced by the new milling and pelletizing plant. As part of the current modification measures, we have already noticeably increased our TTB production volumes to 1,250 kg/h, but unfortunately, we are still below the manufacturer’s guaranteed throughput of 1,650 kg/h and thus below our expectations. Based on current information, the bottleneck lies in the conveyance of the ground material from the buffer hopper to the downstream process steps. The supplier of the milling and pelletizing plant is working on various technical solutions to resolve these bottlenecks as quickly as possible and to fulfill his contractual obligations to Pyrum. We are also working relentlessly to resolve the issue and will compensating for part of the shortfall in production volumes by working night shifts, initially for a period of two months.” Forecast for 2026 adjusted Due to the delayed ramp-up of the grinding and pelletizing plant, Pyrum Innovations AG revised its forecast for 2026 finaincial year yesterday. The reason for the forecast adjustment is the unexpected development of the ramp-up phase for the new milling and pelletizing plant, which, contrary to expectations, has not yet reached its planned target level of 1,650 kg/h following the modification measures (current: up to 1,250 kg/h). Pyrum now expects revenue for the full year 2026 to range from EUR 4.2 million to EUR 5.3 million (previously: EUR 6.5 to EUR 9.5 million). Due to lower revenue and taking into account expected product and project development in the second half of 2026, the forecast for total output has also been adjusted to EUR 11.0 million to EUR 14.0 million (previously: EUR 12.0 million to EUR 18.0 million). Based on this, the company also expects consolidated EBIT for the full year 2026 to range from approximately EUR -10.0 million to EUR -12.5 million (previously: EUR -8.0 million to EUR -10.5 million). Additional production hours as a temporary solution As a precaution, Pyrum had already submitted a request to local authorities several months ago to extend production hours from 16 hours per day to 24 hours per day. This request was approved on a temporary basis for two months. By the end of September, the third production shift is expected to be up and running in order to compensate for some of the production shortfall and to maximize monthly production volume as much as possible in the fourth quarter of 2026. However, this will not fully make up for the production time already lost this year. In addition, three-shift operations, including night shifts, entail higher operating costs. Pascal Klein: “The additional production time helps us, in the short term, to make up for some of the shortfall and continue supplying our customers. For us, however, the key is a sustainable technical solution. That is exactly what we are currently working on together with our supplier.” Progress on the Project in Sweden Meanwhile, there is positive news regarding Pyrum’s project in Sweden. Pyrum’s Swedish project partner, GreenTech Recycling Tires AB, recently received a grant commitment in the amount of EUR 24 million. Pascal Klein: “This grant commitment makes a significant contribution to the project’s financing, and we are delighted for our project partner, GreenTech. As a result, we expect this project to gain momentum by the first quarter of 2027 at the latest.” Pyrum and GreenTech plan to build a joint thermolysis plant with a recycling capacity of 22,700 tons of end-of-life tires per year. To this end, the environmental, construction, and operating permit applications are already under review by the relevant authorities. In addition, a site has been identified for the construction of the future recycling plant, which has proven particularly suitable due to its size, existing infrastructure, and good transportation links. The adjacent site also houses a thermal power plant that will utilize the gas generated during the process in the future. Pyrum Innovations AG is hosting a webcast today, Wednesday, 23 September 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for investors, analysts, individual shareholders, and members of the press to discuss current business developments. Those interested can register to participate at https://www.appairtime.com/event/e33f9184-39e6-4246-a7ec-687ff05f5477. Pyrum Innovations AG’s consolidated interim report for the first half of 2026 is available on the company’s website at https://www.pyrum.net/en/investor-relations/financial-publications/. About Pyrum Innovations AG Pyrum Innovations AG has been revolutionizing the used tyre recycling market since 2008. The company has developed an innovative, proprietary thermolysis technology that enables the nearly emission-free recycling of end-of-life tyres and certain plastics. The process yields high-quality products such as pyrolysis oil (TTO) and recovered carbon black (TTB), which are used by renowned industry partners - including those in the chemical and tyre industries - to manufacture new products. In this way, Pyrum closes the material cycle and pursues a sustainable business model in line with climate goals. Renowned certifications, such as REACH registration for the pyrolysis oil and ISCC PLUS certification for both products, confirm the high quality and sustainability of the products and processes. Further information at www.pyrum.net. Contact iron AG Frederic Hilke, Jonas Schneider Phone: +49 221 9140 9737 Email: pyrum@ir-on.com Pyrum Innovations AG DieselstraBe 8 66763 Dillingen / Saar Email: presse@pyrum.net View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
LOS ANGELES, CA - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Versus Systems (NASDAQ: VS) announced the appointment of Brian Goldenberg, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer, effective Sept. 8, 2026. Goldenberg also serves as the company Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer and brings more than 25 years of financial and operational leadership experience, including roles in financial planning and reporting, accounting, audits, regulatory compliance, SEC matters and investor relations. Goldenberg most recently served as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Divisadero Street Capital Management and previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Trend Capital Management. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/N45ZP About Versus Systems Versus Systems is a leading provider of gamification and audience engagement technology. Its platform enables brands, teams, and entertainment partners to create rewarding interactive experiences that transform how they connect with consumers worldwide. For more information on Versus Systems and its engagement technologies, visit http://www.versussystems.com. Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to VS are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/VSI Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
- Nasdaq-Listed Group Plans to Offer Services Around GPU Rentals, AI Inference, Edge Computing, Decentralized Compute and More - New Venture in Southeast Asia Will Complement Core Focus on Fintech and Infrastructure HONG KONG - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - TROOPS, Inc. (Nasdaq: TROO) is committing US$12 million to start a new business unit focused on artificial intelligence infrastructure in Southeast Asia, a growing market that attracted more than US$55 billion of investment over the last year. The Hong Kong financial services and property group has sought a future partnership with Bfarms365 LLC, a Texas company in the USA, through which it will offer services that include GPU-as-a-Service, AI inference, edge computing, decentralized compute, cloud orchestration, and other AI developer services. The new unit is in the process of evaluating sites, partnerships, and assets across Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia. TROOPS expects to make its first allocation of US$6 million by the end of 2026. The creation of this new unit comes in response to unprecedented growth in Southeast Asia as an AI hub for Asia Pacific and beyond. Data center capacity in Malaysia’s Johor state doubled over the same twelve months, according to figures presented at the China-ASEAN Business Leaders Summit in September. Telecom operators have begun buying into the build directly. Singtel is expanding its Nxera platform across Southeast Asia, SK Telecom raised US$2.2 billion from KKR and an IMM-Stonebridge consortium for its new AI data center vehicle in August, and Reliance Jio is developing campuses of its own. “Southeast Asia has become the place where Asia’s compute is actually being built, and the capital going in is no longer only American,” said Damian Thurnheer, President and CEO of TROOPS, Inc. “Moving into this layer is a natural extension of our business, which has pioneered disruptive technologies including fintech.” The TROOPS business portfolio is anchored in property and small business cash flows in Hong Kong through two licensed money lenders, holding commercial property for rental income, and managing an insurance consultancy and an online financial technology marketplace to deliver credit and insurance products through application programming interfaces. Group revenue rose 70% to US$17.1 million in the year to December 31, 2025. The company also holds a 19.9% stake in HK Golden, Inc., operator of one of Hong Kong’s largest online forums. “This new venture provides strong unity with our existing business interests,” said Tommy Wing Ling Lui, CTO of TROOPS, Inc. “We already run machine learning inside underwriting and servicing, on infrastructure we rent. Owning capacity in the region changes what we can build, and it puts us on the right side of a market where operators, banks, and sovereign funds are all moving at once.” TROOPS will report progress as definitive terms are reached and will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission where required. About TROOPS, Inc. TROOPS, Inc. is a conglomerate group of various businesses headquartered in Hong Kong. The group is principally engaged in (a) money lending business in Hong Kong, providing mortgage loans to high-quality target borrowers; (b) property investment to generate additional rental income; and (c) the development, operation, and management of an online financial marketplace that provides one-stop financial technology solutions, including API services, by leveraging artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, and cloud computing (SaaS). The group's vision is to operate as a conglomerate to build synergy within its own sustainable ecosystem, thereby creating value for its shareholders. For more information about TROOPS, please visit [www.troops.co](http://www.troops.co). Media Contact: Ellerton & Co. on behalf of TROOPS Inc. Michelle Bui michelle@ellerton.sg Safe Harbor and Informational Statement This announcement contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, those with respect to the objectives, plans, and strategies of the Company set forth herein and those preceded by or that include the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "future," "will," "intend," "plan," "estimate," or similar expressions, are "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, the effectiveness of the Company's multiple-brand, multiple-channel strategy and the transitioning of its product development and sales focus to a "light-asset" model. Although the Company's management believes that such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee that such expectations are, or will be, correct. 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These forward-looking statements can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to the Company, which may include, without limitation, our ability to have effective internal control over financial reporting; our success in designing and distributing products under brands licensed from others; management of sales trends and client mix; the possibility of securing loans and other financing without efficient fixed assets as collateral; changes in government policy in China; China's overall economic conditions and local market economic conditions; our ability to expand through strategic acquisitions and the establishment of new locations; compliance with government regulations; legislation or regulatory environments; geopolitical events; and other events and/or risks outlined in TROOPS's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F and other filings. 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LOS ANGELES, CA - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Greenland Mines (NASDAQ: GRML) applauded the formal signing at the United Nations General Assembly of a new security agreement among the United States, the Kingdom of Denmark and Greenland. The company said the agreement formalizes the framework announced Friday and marks a milestone in strengthening long-term Arctic and North Atlantic security while underscoring Greenland growing strategic importance to the United States and Western alliance. Greenland Mines said its Sarfartoq and Skaergaard projects are positioned to support critical-minerals supply for the United States, Europe and other Western allies. Sarfartoq Initial Assessment includes a high-case pretax net present value of approximately $2.05 billion and planned annual neodymium-praseodymium (“NdPr”) oxide production equal to approximately 34% of all NdPr oxide currently refined outside China at 2025 consumption levels, while Skaergaard is a large-scale palladium-platinum-gold and vanadium-bearing mineral system. To view the full press release, visit: https://ibn.fm/x1JsJ About Greenland Mines Ltd Greenland Mines Ltd is a Nasdaq-listed resource development and mining company focused on the development of the Skaergaard Project in southeast Greenland and the Sarfartoq neodymium-praseodymium rare earths project in southwest Greenland. The Company’s strategy is centered on building a multi-asset platform with exposure to rare earth magnet materials, precious metals and select midstream processing opportunities, while advancing its assets and broader North Atlantic Critical Metals Corridor vision linking Greenland resources with allied downstream jurisdictions and industrial infrastructure. Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to GRML are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/GRML Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
In the United States alone, close to one million people are living with MS, with a landmark study finding that figure was more than double what had previously been assumed. Treatments for progressive forms of MS remain especially elusive, and recent research notes that no currently approved therapy directly reverses the neurodegeneration that drives long-term disability. Quantum BioPharma’s Lucid-MS candidate is designed to inhibit demyelination directly by targeting an enzyme called peptidyl arginine deiminase 2. LOS ANGELES, CA - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Nearly three million people around the world wake up every day managing a disease that has no cure, and the number keeps climbing. That reality is what makes new approaches to multiple sclerosis worth paying attention to, and it is the space where Quantum BioPharma (NASDAQ: QNTM) is working to make a difference with its lead drug candidate: Lucid-MS. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease of the central nervous system in which the immune system attacks myelin, the protective coating around nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. Global prevalence rose from about 2.3 million people in… Read More Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to QNTM are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/QNTM Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
The partnership will focus on the production of a 45-minute “Bizumentary” examining current challenges and changes in the mortgage and housing markets. The production is scheduled to begin distribution the week of Sept. 21 through BizTV, American Life Network and American Forces Network. The three networks have a combined potential audience of approximately 90 million viewers, according to Beeline. The program examines mortgage affordability, interest rates, housing inventory, alternative underwriting, automation and access to home equity. Beeline operates a digital mortgage and financial technology platform serving both homebuyers and real estate investors. The company’s strategy includes mortgage products for younger borrowers, including consumers seeking investment properties, as well as equity-focused products for homeowners with substantial accumulated home equity. LOS ANGELES, CA - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a digital mortgage platform offering a more efficient path to homeownership, has partnered with Emmy Award-winning Loft 100 Studios on a new documentary-style production examining developments in the mortgage industry and changing approaches to homeownership (https://ibn.fm/RZsjX). The 45-minute production, described as a “Bizumentary,” is scheduled to begin distribution during the week of September 21 through BizTV, American Life Network and American Forces Network. According to Beeline, the networks have a combined potential reach of approximately 90 million viewers. The company said the production could subsequently be considered for… Read More Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to BLNE are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/BLNE Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
The partnership will focus on the production of a 45-minute “Bizumentary” examining current challenges and changes in the mortgage and housing markets. The production is scheduled to begin distribution the week of Sept. 21 through BizTV, American Life Network and American Forces Network. The three networks have a combined potential audience of approximately 90 million viewers, according to Beeline. The program examines mortgage affordability, interest rates, housing inventory, alternative underwriting, automation and access to home equity. Beeline operates a digital mortgage and financial technology platform serving both homebuyers and real estate investors. The company’s strategy includes mortgage products for younger borrowers, including consumers seeking investment properties, as well as equity-focused products for homeowners with substantial accumulated home equity. LOS ANGELES, CA - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a digital mortgage platform offering a more efficient path to homeownership, has partnered with Emmy Award-winning Loft 100 Studios on a new documentary-style production examining developments in the mortgage industry and changing approaches to homeownership (https://ibn.fm/RZsjX). The 45-minute production, described as a “Bizumentary,” is scheduled to begin distribution during the week of September 21 through BizTV, American Life Network and American Forces Network. According to Beeline, the networks have a combined potential reach of approximately 90 million viewers. The company said the production could subsequently be considered for… Read More Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to BLNE are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/BLNE Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
DALLAS - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Every year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital in the United States[1]. Survival often depends on how quickly people nearby recognize the emergency, call 911, begin CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED)[2]. Yet many community organizations, schools and public-serving facilities lack a coordinated plan for responding when a cardiac emergency strikes. To help change that reality, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, has awarded grants to community-serving organizations to implement Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs) at 185 sites in 30 states, helping create safer places to live, learn, work and play for approximately 400,000 people. The grants included CPR training kits, AED installation and maintenance, and on-site CPR training to support comprehensive CERP development, representing more than $1.1 million invested in emergency preparedness and community safety. Sites were chosen by an application process in the spring. Priority was given to organizations serving youth and families in areas of greatest need. A cardiac emergency response plan is a written, site-specific plan that outlines exactly how an organization should respond during a cardiac emergency. CERPs help ensure staff and volunteers know their roles, understand how to activate emergency medical services, begin CPR and access an AED quickly. The plans also encourage organizations to regularly practice and evaluate their response procedures. Last year, the Association worked with leaders in communities nationwide to implement 794 CERPs, impacting more than 1.6 million people. Now with these grants, the Association is on track to implement more than 1,000 CERPs this year, helping more people have the best chance of survival in the face of a cardiac emergency. The initiative reflects a growing movement by the Association’s Nation of Lifesavers™ initiative to change the idea that CPR is a skill only medical professionals can perform to a shared human responsibility. Working with schools, community centers, youth-serving organizations, recreational facilities, faith-based institutions and other public-facing organizations, the American Heart Association is helping communities everywhere build the courage and confidence needed to act during the critical first minutes of a cardiac emergency. "The real heroes of this work are the communities choosing to take action before an emergency happens," said Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American Heart Association. "By working directly with communities we’re hoping we can create a culture where training and preparation are the norm. Because the truth is when people prioritize CPR training and preparedness as a shared responsibility, more lives can be saved." The effort also reinforces the American Heart Association's vision of creating communities where lifesaving skills and preparedness are accessible to everyone. The long-term goal of the Nation of Lifesavers initiative is to ensure that in the face of a cardiac emergency, anyone, anywhere, is prepared and empowered to perform CPR. As a founding member of the NFL’s Smart Heart Sports Coalition, the American Heart Association also champions state policies that require schools to implement cardiac emergency response plans. For more information about Cardiac Emergency Response Plans and CPR education, visit heart.org/nation. Additional Resources: Multimedia is available on the right column of the release link 2025 CPR Guidelines Highlights Visit heart.org/nation to learn CPR. Join American Heart Association Heart Powered national grassroots network, which brings together people to share their personal stories in support of public policies that improve lives and create healthier communities at heartpowered.org/cerps Bystander CPR | Bystander CPR Infographic (PDF) Hands-Only CPR Resources Hands-Only CPR vs CPR with Breaths Women and CPR Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack Reducing Disparities for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest – Community Toolkit: English and Spanish versions available Take 90 seconds to learn how to save a life at www.heart.org/HandsOnlyCPR. About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. For Media Inquiries: 214-706-1173 Libby.Ridenhour@Heart.org For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org and stroke.org [1] Martin, S. S., Aday, A. W., Allen, N. B., Almarzooq, Z. I., Anderson, C. A., Arora, P., Avery, C. L., Baker-Smith, C. M., Bansal, N., Beaton, A. Z., Commodore-Mensah, Y., Currie, M. E., Elkind, M. S., Fan, W., Generoso, G., Gibbs, B. B., Heard, D. G., Hiremath, S., Johansen, M. C., . . . Palaniappan, L. P. (2025). 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A report of US and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. https://doi.org/10.1161/cir.0000000000001303 [2] Del Rios M, Bartos JA, Panchal AR, Atkins DL, Cabañas JG, Cao D, Dainty KN, Dezfulian C, Donoghue AJ, Drennan IR, Elmer J, Hirsch KG, Idris AH, Joyner BL, Kamath-Rayne BD, Kleinman ME, Kurz MC, Lasa JJ, Lee HC, McBride ME, Raymond TT, Rittenberger, JC, Schexnayder SM, Szyld E, Topjian A, Wigginton JG, Previdi JK. Part 1: executive summary: 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation. 2025;152(suppl):S284–S312. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001372 View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
NEXT10 to Contribute Operating Assets and Establish Significant Ownership Position in BFCH, Adding Resources and Scale Behind UNLOCKD’s Growth Strategy LANCASTER, PA - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - BitFrontier Capital Holdings, Inc. (OTCID: BFCH), doing business as UNLOCKD Inc. (“BFCH” or the “Company”), today announced that it has entered into a binding Letter of Intent (“LOI” or “binding agreement”) with NEXT10, Inc. (OTCID: NXTN) (“NEXT10”) for a strategic transaction valued at $0.0004 per issued and outstanding BFCH common share. Under the binding agreement, NEXT10 will contribute agreed revenue-producing businesses and assets to BFCH and acquire an initial noncontrolling ownership position of up to 49%, together with representation on the BFCH Board of Directors. The agreement further provides for NEXT10 to increase its ownership to approximately 75% at a subsequent Control Closing following completion of BFCH’s planned audit and other agreed closing conditions. BFCH will remain a separately traded public company under the transaction structure. John P. Gorst and Dr. Jordan P. Balencic will continue leading BFCH’s operating and strategic development, with NEXT10 adding Board representation, revenue-producing assets and additional organizational resources. “This is a major step forward in the strategy we began implementing at BFCH last year,” said John P. Gorst, Chief Executive Officer of BFCH. “NEXT10 is bringing operating assets, additional resources and a broader organization behind what we are building. The transaction significantly expands the opportunities available to BFCH while allowing our team to continue executing the strategy we have established.” BFCH’s current portfolio includes Ancient Extracts, EVERMIND and 1ENERGY. The NEXT10 transaction is designed to expand the platform beyond individual consumer brands and create opportunities across consumer health, wellness, longevity and human optimization. The contemplated contribution is intended to add revenue-producing businesses and assets to BFCH, expanding the Company beyond its existing portfolio and accelerating its development into a broader operating platform. The transaction is consistent with management’s longer-term strategy of building BFCH into a diversified health, wellness, longevity and human optimization company capable of supporting substantially greater scale, with an ultimate objective of building toward $100 million in enterprise value. The parties are actively working to finalize the revenue-producing businesses and assets to be contributed to BFCH. Management believes these additions can materially expand the scale and operating scope of the Company, and BFCH looks forward to announcing additional details as the transaction advances. “We see significant opportunity in what the BFCH team has been building,” said John B. Hayden, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NEXT10. “This transaction gives NEXT10 a focused platform for expanding into health, wellness, longevity and human optimization while bringing additional operating assets and resources behind an existing management team and portfolio. We believe the combination creates opportunities for both organizations that would be considerably more difficult to pursue independently.” “As a physician, I see a much larger opportunity here than simply adding more consumer brands,” said Dr. Jordan P. Balencic, Chairman and Chief Science Officer of BFCH. “Our vision is to build an integrated health, wellness, longevity and human optimization platform that can ultimately connect consumer products with technologies, testing, wellness services and scalable clinic concepts. NEXT10 gives us the opportunity to think and execute at a much greater scale.” The broader strategy is designed to create an interconnected operating platform spanning consumer products, wellness services, longevity, human optimization, technologies and scalable operating concepts, creating opportunities for businesses within the platform to share products, distribution, customers, infrastructure and operating resources. The parties also recognize the potential strategic value of greater alignment between the NEXT10 and BFCH shareholder communities. Following the Control Closing, they intend to evaluate lawful structures for broader shareholder participation, including a potential future distribution of a portion of NEXT10’s BFCH holdings to eligible NEXT10 shareholders. No such distribution has been declared or approved. BFCH intends to complete its independent audit and, subject to applicable eligibility and reporting requirements, seek qualification for the OTCQB Venture Market. Additional details regarding the transaction and the executed binding agreement will be made available through the Company’s public disclosures. About BitFrontier Capital Holdings, Inc. / UNLOCKD BitFrontier Capital Holdings, Inc. (OTCID: BFCH), doing business as UNLOCKD Inc., is building a diversified health, wellness and consumer platform spanning consumer health, wellness, longevity and human optimization. The Company’s current portfolio includes Ancient Extracts, EVERMIND and 1ENERGY. About NEXT10, Inc. NEXT10, Inc. (OTCID: NXTN), through its operating platform Torreon Group, Inc., is a diversified holding and operating company focused on building value through strategic acquisitions, mergers and tangible asset development. Its businesses and investments span real estate development, affordable housing, mining, aviation, financial services and commercial enterprises in the United States and Mexico. NEXT10 provides operational and administrative resources to support the development and growth of businesses across its portfolio. Company website: torreongroupinc.com Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the contemplated transaction between BFCH and NEXT10, including the contribution and integration of operating businesses and assets, anticipated ownership positions, the Initial and Control Closings, BFCH’s planned audit and potential OTCQB qualification, future business development, management’s long-term enterprise-value objective and potential future shareholder alignment. Although BFCH and NEXT10 have entered into a binding LOI, future closings remain subject to the terms of the LOI, due diligence, definitive documentation, applicable approvals, accounting considerations and other closing conditions. The $0.0004 per-share transaction valuation is a negotiated transaction term. The $100 million enterprise-value objective represents management’s long-term strategic objective and is not a forecast or guarantee of future valuation. No dividend or distribution of BFCH securities to NEXT10 shareholders has been declared or approved. Actual results may differ materially from current expectations. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and BFCH undertakes no obligation to update them except as required by applicable law. Investor and Media Contact John P. Gorst Chief Executive Officer UNLOCKD Inc. John.gorst@unlockdinc.com (223) 332-4898 unlockdinc.com OTCID: BFCH View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
TULSA, OK - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Ladybug Resource Group, Inc. (OTC: LBRG) (“Ladybug” or the “Company”) today provided an update on the strategic acquisition program it announced on September 9, 2026, targeting merger and acquisition opportunities in artificial intelligence, enterprise SaaS, and specialized digital supply chain sectors. Narrowed Target List and Approved Diligence Budget Following identification of an initial shortlist of acquisition candidates and commencement of preliminary due diligence, the Company has further narrowed its list of prospective targets. The Company’s Board of Directors has approved a dedicated budget and allocation of internal resources to continue due diligence on the narrowed target set. The Company reiterates that this process remains exploratory. No definitive agreements, binding commitments, or letters of intent have been executed to date, and there can be no assurance that current evaluations will result in one or more completed transactions. Engagement of Third-Party Advisory Firm To support its acquisition and integration process, Ladybug has engaged an independent third-party consulting and advisory firm to guide transaction structuring, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration planning. Management believes this engagement will strengthen the Company’s ability to evaluate targets and, upon completion of a transaction, integrate an acquired business into Ladybug’s existing operations. Preliminary Discussions With Private Investment Firms The Company’s improved financial position, including the year-over-year increases in cash and cash equivalents and operating cash flow reported in its second quarter 2026 financial results (announced August 4, 2026), together with its broader operational progress, has attracted direct inbound interest from several private investment firms. These firms approached the Company directly, and no broker, finder, or placement agent initiated or facilitated the resulting discussions. The Company has since engaged in preliminary discussions with these firms regarding potential long-term financing arrangements to support its growth strategy, including its M&A initiative. These discussions are preliminary and non-binding. No term sheets, definitive agreements, or financing commitments have been entered into, and there can be no assurance that any of these discussions will result in a completed financing transaction or that any resulting transaction, if completed, would be on terms favorable to the Company or its shareholders. Management Commentary Mr. Shicai Li, CEO of the Manufacturing Division, stated, "While the global transition to sustainable transportation remains a core pillar of our growth, the precision and digital transparency perfected at JingDiao are universal requirements for the next generation of intelligent industry. By expanding JingDiao’s EV sectors, we are unlocking new high-margin revenue streams and demonstrating the immense scalability of the Ladybug model." About Ladybug Resource Group, Inc. Ladybug Resource Group, Inc. (OTC: LBRG) is a growth-oriented technology and manufacturing company focused on building an integrated platform ecosystem. Through its operating subsidiary, Guangzhou JingDiao Automotive Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd., the Company delivers precision tooling, heavy equipment manufacturing, and industrial automation solutions to global automotive OEMs and industrial partners. Ladybug is actively expanding its platform by integrating high-margin SaaS platforms, AI workflow infrastructure, and advanced digital manufacturing capabilities. Stay connected: Website: Ladybug Resource Group Inc. OTC Markets: LBRG Stock Quote X (formerly Twitter) LinkedIn Instagram Media & Investor Relations Contact Warren Booth Ladybug Resource Group, Inc. 1408 S. Denver Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74119 info@ladybuglbrg.com +1 918-727-7137 Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s strategic M&A initiative, its engagement of a third-party advisory firm, its preliminary discussions with private investment firms regarding potential financing arrangements, and management’s plans for operational and strategic growth. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, among others, the Company’s ability to identify and complete acquisitions on favorable terms or at all, the successful integration of any acquired business, the Company’s ability to complete any financing transaction on favorable terms or at all, the potential dilutive effect of any future financing, the performance of the Company’s manufacturing operations and strategic collaborations, general economic and market conditions, and other risks described in the Company’s filings and public disclosures. Ladybug undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
The U.S. Patent Applications Cover Proprietary Combinations of NeuroThera’s PEA Technology With LSD, Ketamine and Ibogaine for Potential Therapeutic Applications, Including Mental Health Disorders, Such as Depression and PTSD as Well as Substance Use Disorders TORONTO, ONTARIO - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - NeuroThera Labs Inc. (TSXV: NTLX) (the "Company" or "NeuroThera"), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, today highlighted the expansion of the U.S. intellectual property portfolio through its ongoing collaboration with Clearmind Medicine Inc. (“Clearmind”). As part of the collaboration, three U.S. patent applications have been published covering novel combinations of lysergic acid diethylamide (“LSD”), ketamine and ibogaine with N-acylethanolamines, including palmitoylethanolamide (“PEA”), NeuroThera’s proprietary technology. The applications cover potential therapeutic uses across a range of indications, including mental health disorders such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as pain and substance use disorders. These U.S. patent applications build on previously announced intellectual property generated through the collaboration, including a U.S. patent application covering the combination of MDMA and N-acylethanolamines for potential treatment of PTSD, anxiety and eating disorders. The continued maturation of the patent portfolio reflects the broader potential applications of NeuroThera’s PEA technology when combined with psychoactive compounds such as psychedelic compounds. The Company believes that these combinations may support the development of novel therapeutic approaches across multiple neuropsychiatric and substance use disorder indications. NeuroThera and Clearmind continue to advance their collaboration, aimed at bringing safer and more effective treatments to market for some of the most common and rapidly growing mental‑health conditions. The companies remain focused on combining PEA with psychedelic‑derived compounds, while enhancing the intellectual property portfolio supporting these innovative therapeutic programs About NeuroThera Labs Inc. NeuroThera Labs Inc. (TSXV: NTLX) is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics for central nervous system disorders and other underserved health conditions through collaborations and innovative combinations. For further information, please contact: Michal Efraty IR Manager NeuroThera Labs Inc. Telephone: +972-3-7617108 Email: michal@efraty.com Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Cautionary Notice on Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking information can often be identified by words such as "may," "potential," "could," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "believes" and similar expressions. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, without limitation, statements regarding: the potential therapeutic uses of NeuroThera’s product candidates across a range of indications, the broader potential applications of NeuroThera’s PEA technology, the potential of NeuroThera and Clearmind to bring safer and more effective treatments to market for some of the most common and rapidly growing mental‑health conditions, and continued enhancement of the intellectual property portfolio supporting these innovative therapeutics. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such factors include, without limitation: the risk that the patent applications may not be granted or otherwise challenged; the risks that potential therapeutic benefits of NeuroThera’s product candidates across a range of indications may not be realized; the risk that NeuroThera’s PEA technology may not be successful in achieving broader potential applications; the risk that NeuroThera and Clearmind may not be able to demonstrate safety or efficacy in future clinical trials; the Company's ability to obtain, maintain, expand and enforce intellectual property protection ; the Company's need for additional financing to complete the clinical development program and the risk that such financing will not be available on acceptable terms, or at all; competition from other companies developing treatments, some of which have substantially greater resources or are at more advanced stages of development; geopolitical, security and other conditions in Israel; and general economic, market and business conditions, and the risks described in the Company's continuous disclosure documents filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca). Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and undue reliance should not be placed on them. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities laws. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
DALLAS - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - An internationally recognized clinical researcher whose work has helped transform the treatment of chronic kidney disease will be recognized by the American Heart Association at its annual Scientific Sessions in November. Katherine R. Tuttle, M.D., executive director for research at Providence in Spokane, Washington, will receive the American Heart Association's 2026 Clinical Research Prize at the Association's Scientific Sessions 2026. The meeting, to be held Nov. 6-9, 2026, in Chicago, is a premier global exchange of the latest scientific advancements, research and evidence-based clinical practice updates in cardiovascular science. Dr. Tuttle will receive the award during the Presidential Session on Sunday, Nov. 8. Dr. Tuttle also serves as professor of medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle and was the inaugural regional principal investigator at the Institute of Translational Health Sciences, also in Seattle. Her research focuses on diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. Over more than three decades as a clinical and translational scientist, her pioneering work has helped transform the treatment of CKD by advancing therapies that reduce the risks of kidney failure, major adverse cardiovascular events and premature death in people with and without diabetes. She has played a leading role in studies that established SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists as breakthrough therapies, and her research continues to advance the next generation of treatments for CKD and CKM conditions. “Dr. Tuttle has fundamentally changed the care of patients living with chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic conditions," said Manesh R. Patel, M.D., FAHA, the American Heart Association's 2026-2027 volunteer president, the Richard S. Stack, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Medicine, chief of the division of cardiology and vice president of heart and vascular services at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. “Her visionary clinical research has deepened our understanding of the connection between kidney disease and cardiovascular disease, and helped advance an integrated approach to cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic health that recognizes the interrelated effects of kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. She is an extraordinary physician-scientist whose leadership continues to shape the future of cardiovascular and kidney medicine.” Dr. Tuttle’s research has spanned the full spectrum of translational science, from foundational physiologic and pre-clinical studies to landmark clinical trials and implementation research. She has served as a leading investigator for numerous breakthrough therapies targeting CKD and CKM conditions, including SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, next-generation incretin therapies, anti-inflammatory agents and aldosterone-targeted therapies. She also leads the CURE-CKD Registry, one of the nation's largest real-world databases of patients with chronic kidney disease, diabetes and hypertension, encompassing more than seven million health system patients with or at risk for chronic kidney disease across Providence and UCLA Health facilities in seven states. Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Tuttle has also provided national and international leadership in kidney and cardiovascular medicine. She has chaired major initiatives for the American Society of Nephrology, National Institutes of Health (NIH), International Society of Nephrology, Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO), National Kidney Foundation and the American Diabetes Association, helping shape clinical practice and research priorities worldwide. A longtime Heart Association volunteer, she has served on the Heart Association’s Council on the Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease, Scientific Publishing Committee, Awards Committee, Scientific Advisory Group, and as a Go Red for Women Ambassador. She also contributed to the writing groups for the scientific statement on cardiorenal protection with newer diabetes medications and its foundational presidential advisory and scientific statement defining cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome. Most recently, she served on the writing committee for the 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome. “I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from the American Heart Association,” said Dr. Tuttle. “Throughout my career, I have focused on collaboration to advance clinical research and improve the lives of people living with cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic diseases.” Dr. Tuttle’s scientific achievements have earned numerous honors, including the National Kidney Foundation’s Garabed Eknoyan Award in 2017, the American Association of Kidney Patients’ Medal of Excellence in 2020 and the American Society of Nephrology’s John P. Peters Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. In 2025, she was elected to the Association of American Physicians and recognized as a Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher, placing her work among the top 1% most cited in her field. Dr. Tuttle has authored more than 500 peer-reviewed publications and served as principal investigator on numerous NIH-supported research projects and clinical trials. Her leadership has included major NIH-funded studies including CORAL, CKD-MIT, PERL, and the KPMP and the landmark AWARD-7, FLOW, and REMODEL trials, as well as executive committee roles for major kidney and cardiovascular outcomes trials such as FINE-ONE, FIND-CKD, ZEUS, TRIUMPH-Outcomes, EASi-Kidney and EMPA-KIDNEY. Dr. Tuttle earned her medical degree from Northwestern University, where she also completed her residency in internal medicine. She completed fellowships in endocrinology and metabolism at Washington University in St. Louis and in nephrology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, creating the multidisciplinary foundation that has defined her career advancing kidney, cardiovascular and metabolic health. A longtime educator and mentor, Dr. Tuttle has trained physician-scientists and clinical investigators for decades while publishing extensively on kidney disease, diabetes and cardiovascular medicine. Through her research, leadership and mentorship, she has helped redefine the prevention and treatment of chronic kidney disease and accelerate the integration of kidney health into cardiovascular care. Additional Resources: Multimedia is available on the right column of the release link. For more news at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026, follow us on X @HeartNews, #ScientificSessions26. About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. For Media Inquiries: AHA Communications & Media Relations in Dallas: 214-706-1173; ahacommunications@heart.org Michelle Kirkwood: michelle.kirkwood@heart.org For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org and stroke.org View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Company Broadens Physician-led Regenerative Medicine Offering Across Additional Therapeutic Areas, With a Focus on Individualized Care, Cellular Quality and Transparency Key Highlights: TreVita is expanding its regenerative medicine program across therapeutic areas, including healthy aging and rejuvenation, sports and orthopedic injuries, among others. The program emphasizes greater transparency around the cellular products clients receive, including cell source, count, viability, testing and documentation. TreVita’s regenerative medicine program provides end-to-end support, from medical review and treatment planning through travel coordination, treatment and post-care follow-up. SAN DIEGO, CA - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - TreVita, a U.S.-based medical travel company helping Americans access vetted medical care abroad, today announced the expansion of its regenerative medicine program in Zona Río in Baja California, Mexico, broadening its current stem cell services across additional therapeutic areas, including healthy aging and rejuvenation, sports and orthopedic injuries, among others. The expansion reflects TreVita’s growing focus on regenerative medicine as a core part of its medical travel platform. As the program grows across additional therapeutic areas, TreVita is emphasizing individualized physician evaluation rather than predetermined treatment packages, along with greater transparency around cell source, count, viability, testing and documentation. The company also provides support across physician consultations, medical records and diagnostic review, treatment planning, travel logistics, care coordination and post-treatment follow-up. “Regenerative medicine is an increasingly important part of the healthcare conversation, but it is also a category where clients need clarity, transparency and strong medical oversight,” said Blake Schroeder, CEO of TreVita. “Our goal is to help clients understand their options, remove barriers, connect them with experienced physicians and create a care experience built around safety, care, integrity and support - and most importantly, increased healthspan. Regenerative medicine is highly individualized, and we believe clients deserve clear information and realistic expectations as they evaluate whether it may be appropriate for them.” TreVita’s regenerative medicine process begins with an individualized medical review rather than a predetermined treatment package. Physicians evaluate a client’s medical history, current condition, diagnostic information and treatment goals before determining whether the client may be an appropriate candidate and what approach, if any, should be considered. A central focus of TreVita’s regenerative medicine program is transparency around the cellular products clients receive. That includes explaining cell type and source, cell count, cell viability, delivery method, providing testing and documentation to each client, and the physician’s rationale for the treatment plan. That approach reflects TreVita’s core values: prioritizing safety, providing clients clear information and realistic expectations, and operating with integrity while developing an individualized plan that may include multiple sessions when medically appropriate. Interest in regenerative medicine continues to grow as Americans seek new approaches to health, recovery and longevity. Grand View Research estimates that the U.S. regenerative medicine market generated approximately $19.5 billion in 2024 and projects it will reach $49.3 billion by 2030, with the market expected to grow at a compound annual rate of approximately 16.8% from 2025 through 2030. For TreVita, that growth is supporting a broader long-term investment in regenerative medicine. The company is developing additional clinical and laboratory capabilities in Zona Rio that will give TreVita greater involvement across the client journey, from medical evaluation and treatment coordination to cellular quality oversight and follow-up care. “Our vision is to increase healthspan for our clients. That is far broader than a company that simply helps someone travel for a procedure,” Schroeder added. “We are building a regenerative medicine platform where the physicians, the science, the cellular product and the client experience are connected. As we expand, that level of transparency and accountability will continue to guide what we build.” About TreVita TreVita is a U.S.-based medical travel company dedicated to helping Americans access vetted specialty care abroad through a trusted, fully coordinated care experience. Headquartered in San Diego, TreVita partners with a network of carefully vetted physicians in Zona Río in Baja California, Mexico and leading medical destinations around the world, providing end-to-end support across bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, hair transplant and regenerative medicine. Driven by its purpose to remove barriers and provide innovative solutions that help people achieve outcomes far greater than imagined, TreVita is building a next-generation medical travel platform focused on healthspan, longevity and access to emerging medical innovations. Guided by its core values of safety, caring for people and integrity, the company is working toward its vision of a world where health span is maximized and lives are changed positively. Media Contact trevita@emergenthouse.com Disclaimer: TreVita’s regenerative services are available to qualifying clients through its U.S.-based care team. Treatment recommendations are made by physicians based on individual medical circumstances. TreVita does not represent stem cell therapies as cures and does not guarantee outcomes for any disease, injury or medical condition.
DALLAS - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Five students and five schools have been awarded special incentive prizes as part of a collaboration between the American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, and the National Football League (NFL) Foundation to encourage young people to learn Hands-Only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Students who participated in the Association’s in-school programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, during the 2025-26 school year and learned Hands Only CPR were eligible for incentive prize drawings from the NFL. Individual prizes included tickets to Super Bowl LXI and participating schools were eligible for a drawing of $10,000 for a physical activity equipment makeover. The following students each received two tickets to Super Bowl LXI taking place on Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California: Finley of Tonawanda, New York Amelia of Parma, Ohio Nicolas of Doral, Florida Sophia of Rio Rancho, New Mexico Mark of Mesa, Arizona The following schools received $10,000 to use for a physical activity equipment makeover: Chancellor Elementary School in Fredericksburg, Virginia Lincoln K-8 in Rochester, Minnesota Watertown Elementary in Watertown, Tennessee Commonwealth Elementary in Sugar Land, Texas Olita Elementary in La Habra, California “Every student who learns Hands-Only CPR represents another potential lifesaver in their home, school or community,” said Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American Heart Association. “The NFL’s unparalleled reach into communities across the country helps us bring lifesaving CPR education directly to students where they learn and play. By combining the NFL’s platform and influence with the American Heart Association’s leadership in resuscitation science and education, we can equip more young people with the skills and confidence to act in a cardiac emergency and help create a nation of lifesavers.” Students who participate in the Association’s in-school Heart Challenge program receive free Hands-Only CPR instruction so they can be confident and capable to respond in a cardiac emergency. More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year[1], 70% of those occurring at home[2]. According to American Heart Association data, 9 out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die, in part because they do not receive immediate CPR more than half of the time. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. A scientific statement from the Association shows that children as young as age four can impact the survival rate by calling 911[3] and children as young as 9 can provide quality chest compressions. “As PLAY 60 enters its 20th season, we have an exciting opportunity to build on the program’s impact while continuing to evolve how we help kids get active and stay healthy,” said NFL senior vice president of social responsibility, Anna Isaacson. “PLAY 60 partners like the American Heart Association are critical to that mission, helping us create engaging new ways for children to play, move and reach 60 minutes of physical activity each day.” The NFL’s support includes an introduction video by Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills safety and cardiac arrest survivor. In the video, which appears prior to the Kids Heart Challenge Hands-Only CPR online learning module, Hamlin shares that CPR saved his life and encourages kids to learn the lifesaving skill. The NFL Foundation renewed their commitment to support CPR education for the 2026-27 school year. Once again, five student participants will receive tickets to Super Bowl LXII on Feb. 1, 2028, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, and five schools will receive $10,000 fitness equipment makeovers. Entries are available now to those completing the Hands-Only CPR module called Finn’s Mission. Parents and school administrators can visit heart.org/jointhechallenge to learn how their students can participate. With a foundation set in physical activity and rooted in proven science, Kids Heart Challenge has expanded beyond the gymnasium to meet the needs of today’s youth and educators as science has proven the strong connection between physical and mental health. The program offers a variety of activities to get elementary students’ hearts pumping such as dance, basketball or jumping rope paired with digital missions such as learning Hands-Only CPR. The Association has worked with schools across the nation for nearly 50 years promoting physical health and wellness. The American Heart Association is the global leader in resuscitation science, education and training, and publishes the official guidelines for CPR. The collaboration with the NFL is the Association’s most recent demonstration of the vow to grow CPR education with the commitment to double survival rates of cardiac emergencies by 2030. With most cardiac arrests outside the hospital occurring at homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important for all families. If a teen or adult collapses, witnesses should immediately call emergency services and begin chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 beats per minute and a depth of approximately two inches. The Association encourages everyone, everywhere to join in the Nation of Lifesavers initiative and make CPR awareness and education a permanent fixture in all communities across the country. Take 90 seconds to learn how to save a life now at www.heart.org/nation. Additional Resources: Available multimedia is on right column of release link. Watch: NFL and American Heart Association honor Super Bowl ticket winners and award school gym grants. (View video) About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. For Media Inquiries: American Heart Association: Linzy Cotaya, linzy.cotaya@heart.org National Football League: Ian Martin, Ian.Martin@nfl.com For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org and stroke.org [1] 2023 American Heart Association Statistical Update [2] 2022 CARES registry [3] KIDS SAVE LIVES: Basic Life Support Education for Schoolchildren: A Narrative Review and Scientific Statement From the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation, https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001128 View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
HOLLYWOOD, CA - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Havana Roasters Coffee Companies Inc. (“HRC” or the “Company”) (OTC: THRC) announces that its first licensed Havana Roasters Coffee Cuban Bakery & Sandwich Bar in Hollywood, California is now open to the public. The cafe opened in a phased “soft” format, with a formal grand opening celebration to be announced. The opening turns more than two years of lease acquisition, design, permitting, and build-out into an operating, revenue-generating store - the first under HRC’s license to HRC Hospitality Corp., through which the Company earns licensing fees and holds an equity stake. An Authentic Ventanita in the Heart of Hollywood The flagship brings an authentic Cuban Ventanita experience to a modern cafe: the Company’s artisan-roasted cafecito, colada, cortadito, and café con leche; a scratch bakery making pastelitos and traditional desserts on site; and a sandwich bar serving Cuban classics built to order. A walk-up window is designed to extend service into evening and late-night hours on one of the busiest corridors in the Hollywood Hills Franklin Village area of Los Angeles. Havana Roasters Coffee Cuban Bakery & Sandwich Bar, Flagship Hollywood Location The café is operating with a limited menu and controlled volume while the team fine-tunes systems and training under real customer conditions, with the full menu and extended hours to follow. “We didn’t spend two years building this store to open it quietly - we opened it carefully,” said Gabriel Martinez, Chairman and CEO. “Miami taught the country what Cuban coffee is. Hollywood is where we introduce it to the rest of the world - one window, one cup, and one customer at a time.” What the Opening Means for Shareholders The opening marks a structural change for the Company: the HRC brand is no longer only licensed, roasted, and distributed, but experienced directly by consumers - and contributing through licensing fees and equity participation. Management believes the flagship advances four strategic objectives: - Proof of concept - validating consumer appeal beyond South Florida, in the nation’s second-largest media market. - A replicable template - the standardized format required for a credible franchise offering. - A product laboratory - a venue to test packaged goods, single-serve, and ready-to-drink concepts before wholesale commitment. - Brand visibility - a Hollywood flagship generating earned media and awareness that support every other channel. - Location: Havana Roasters Coffee Cuban Bakery & Sandwich Bar, 5931 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028. Current hours are posted at the location and on the Company’s website. About Havana Roasters Coffee Companies Inc. Havana Roasters Coffee Companies Inc. (OTC: THRC) is the exclusive license holder and commercialization arm for Havana Roasters Coffee®, a premium Cuban-style coffee brand based in Florida and expanding to Los Angeles. Through its license, the Company develops and markets artisan-roasted coffees, consumer packaged goods, food and beverage offerings, retail and franchise concepts, and hospitality services. HRC executes a multi-channel growth strategy designed to scale the Havana Roasters Coffee® brand across wholesale, retail, franchise, and e-commerce markets. More information is available at thehrccompanies.com. Media Contact Leonard Braumberger, Director of Communications & Marketing Tel. 310-841-5574 Email: media@thehrccompanies.com Corporate Contact Gabriel Martinez, CEO Email: gabriel@hrcholdingscorp.com FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements relating to analyses and information that are based on forecasts of future results and amounts that are not yet determinable. These statements relate to future prospects, developments, and business strategies and may use terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” and “will,” or similar phrases referencing assumptions. Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions, and expectations are reasonable, there is no assurance that those plans, intentions, or expectations will be achieved. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including, without limitation, risks related to the performance of the Hollywood location, the timing of its full menu, extended hours, and grand opening, staffing and supply chain conditions, permitting and regulatory requirements, consumer acceptance, and the Company’s ability to fund and execute its expansion strategy. Forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this publication. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement except as required by law. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
VANCOUVER, BC - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Fitzroy Minerals Inc. (TSXV: FTZ, OTCQX: FTZFF, FSE: C3Y) (“Fitzroy” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce results from the initial phase of metallurgical test work completed by SGS Laboratories (“SGS”) at the Buen Retiro Copper Project, Copiapo, Chile (“Buen Retiro” or the “Project”). The test program is evaluating the response of the Project’s three principal geometallurgical units (“UGM” or “Units”) to heap-leach processing, to support the Company’s planned Heap Leach Development Plan. The distinct units, based on mineralogy and grade are high-grade oxide, low-grade oxide, and Mixed. Mini-column testing, the first stage of column-based testing, is now complete, while larger-scale 1-metre column tests are ongoing and are already trending above the mini-column results. Highlights: Mini-column testing confirms a favourable response to heap leaching across all three Units, with total copper (“CuT”) recovery of 71.8% (high-grade oxide), 59.9% (low-grade oxide) and 82.6% (mixed) after 21 days, with low-to-moderate net acid consumption (3.4 to 11.2 kg/kg) and excellent test reproducibility. Preliminary results from 1-metre column tests are trending above the mini-column figures, still trending upwards, and pointing to further improvement in copper recovery as leach time and scale increase. Projections of the trend lines indicate column recoveries after 70 days of approximately 95% (mixed), 85% (high-grade oxide) and 74% (low-grade oxide). To determine the expected industrial Cu recovery, those results should typically be multiplied by a scaling factor between 0.8 and 0.9. Favourable rock hardness (<8 kWh/t, “soft”) and medium-to-moderate abrasiveness. The addition of chloride during agglomeration and leaching was identified as an opportunity to optimize copper recovery and acid consumption. Merlin Marr-Johnson, President and CEO of Fitzroy, commented: “These results exceed what we were hoping for from our first phase of metallurgical testing at Buen Retiro. Final copper recoveries of up to 82.6%, achieved with low acid consumption and excellent reproducibility across three separate Units in just 21 days, give us real confidence in the heap-leach case for the Project. Even more encouraging is that the more representative, one-metre columns are trending higher, pointing towards a final recovery of 95% after 75 days of leaching, for the Mixed material. Combined with soft, easily-crushed, moderately abrasive rock, this test work materially de-risks our path toward heap-leach production at Buen Retiro. The work is being done on a large number of samples and is statistically robust. We look forward to closing out the one-metre column balances this month, starting three-metre column testing in November, and reporting final metallurgical results in due course.” Test Program and Sample Basis Buen Retiro’s mineralization is classified into three principal geometallurgical units based on grade and mineralogy: high-grade oxide (CuT greater than or equal to 0.5%), low-grade oxide (CuT between 0.2% and 0.5%), and mixed (characterized by the presence of tenorite, cuprite, native copper, chalcocite and green oxides). Three composite samples (1,349 kg, 1,566 kg and 426 kg, representing high-grade oxide, low-grade oxide, and mixed, respectively) were shipped to SGS’s laboratory in Quilicura, Santiago, for metallurgical testing. In total 3,341 kg has been submitted which will be subject to 208 separate tests. The test program is designed upon a staged approach: Iso-pH: 45 tests of 1 kg Sulphation at laboratory scale: 66 tests of 2 kg Mini-columns (40 cm x 4” diam.): 55 tests of 5 kg 1-metre columns (100 cm x 6” diam.): 30 tests of 30 kg 3-metre columns (300 cm x 6” diam.): 12 tests of 90 kg At each successive stage the operating variables carried forward are narrowed in scope. In total, ten mini-column tests were completed (six across the high- and low-grade oxide Units, and four for the mixed Unit), together with hardness (Bond) and abrasiveness testing, and TIMA and XRD mineralogical analysis. Mini-Column Results (Closed Metallurgical Balance) The mini-column campaign has been completed, with a closed metallurgical balance. The head grades of the three composites tested were as follows: High-grade oxide: 0.95% CuT, with sequential copper analysis of 0.68% acid-soluble Cu, 0.04% cyanide-soluble Cu, and 0.23% residual Cu. Low-grade oxide: 0.35% CuT, with sequential copper analysis of 0.18% acid-soluble Cu, 0.05% cyanide-soluble Cu, and 0.12 % residual Cu. Mixed material: 1.24% CuT, with sequential copper analysis of 0.67% acid-soluble Cu, 0.30% cyanide-soluble Cu, and 0.27% residual Cu. Carbonate contents are relatively low, at 0.13% for the high-grade oxide, <0.05% for the low-grade oxide, and 0.44% for the mixed material. The test feed granulometry was 90% < ¼ in. At 21 days of leaching, under the best treatment conditions tested for each Unit type, total copper recoveries of 71.8%, 59.9% and 82.6% were achieved, respectively, at specific acid consumptions of 4.9, 11.2 and 3.4 kg H+/kg Cu (Table 1). Duplicate mini-column tests returned copper extractions within 1 percentage points of one another (Table 2), confirming good reproducibility. There is no duplicate results yet for the mixed ore tests. Table 1: Total Cu recovery and acid consumption by UGM, mini-columns, 21 days of leaching (closed data). Table 2: Duplicate results of CuT extraction at 21 days of leaching, mini columns (closed). Recovery kinetics for all three units show two distinct stages: an initial, fast-leaching stage associated with more soluble oxidized copper species (azurite, atacamite and chrysocolla), followed by a slower stage attributable to more refractory species (copper in iron oxides, limonite, chlorite and dioptase), which is consistent with SGS’s TIMA and XRD mineralogical analysis. Because recovery curves for all three Unit types were still trending upward at 21 days, the Company expects further gains from extending leach time, as is already being tested in the 1-metre columns. Figure 1. 21 day mini-column total copper recovery (final assays). On a specific-consumption basis, net acid use for the high-grade oxide and mixed units averaged 4.9 and 3.4 kg H⁺ per kg of copper recovered, respectively. This acid consumption is low, and leaves room to extend the leach cycle to potentially lift copper recovery above 75% for those two units that represent most part of the resource. The low-grade oxide unit showed a higher specific consumption of 11.2 kg H⁺/kg Cu, which limits the benefit of extending leach time for this unit. Chloride addition, in the form of salt (NaCl) during agglomeration and as chloride in the leach solution, improved copper recoveries by 3 to 5 percentage points in both oxide units, at similar acid consumption. Chloride addition, therefore, has been identified as a further opportunity to optimize the flowsheet. For the Mixed Unit, increasing the agglomeration acid dose from 15 to 30 kg/t raised recovery by 2 to 4.5 percentage points, at the cost of higher acid consumption (up to 52.7 kg/t or 3.4 kg H⁺/kg Cu); at constant acid dose, raising leach chloride concentration from 60 to 90 g/L improved extraction by a further 3 percentage points (79% to 82%). 1-Metre Column Testing Progress Update Six 1-metre columns are currently in leach, comprising two of each Unit type. The test feed granulometry is P90 <1/2 in. The oxide units (C1401/C1402 high-grade oxide, C1403/C1404 low-grade oxide) have had 68 days of cumulative leaching, and the mixed unit (C1405/C1406) has had 53 days of cumulative leaching as at the date of this release. The metallurgical balance for these columns, which requires leach-residue analysis, has not yet been closed, and the results below are preliminary. The best-performing columns for each Unit type reflect the NaCl-in-agglomeration and chloride-in-leach conditions that are expected to be used at plant scale. Chloride leaching is trending toward preliminary copper recoveries of 85% for the high-grade oxide (C1401), 74% for the low-grade oxide (C1403), and approximately 95% for the mixed unit (C1405). Figure 2. Copper recovery of Chloride Leach Samples after 68 and 53 days (trends projected to 75 days), head analysis At the same 21-day leach time and under equivalent treatment conditions, results from the 1-metre columns are close to, though modestly below, the mini-column figures (Table 2). This is consistent with expectations, since the mini-columns use a finer crush size (P90 = ¼″) than the 1-metre columns (P90 = ½″), and the 1-metre columns are being run at a lower leach ratio. At 21 days of irrigation, the leach solution application ratio is 4.0 m³/t for the mini-columns. At 70 days of irrigation, the leach solution application ratio reaches 3.6 m³/t in the 1-m columns for oxides and 3.2 m3/t for mixed ore. When leaching is extended well beyond 21 days the 1-metre columns already exceed the mini-columns’ final 21-day recoveries, corroborating the improving trend seen in the mini-column data as leach time increases. This preliminary reading will be confirmed once the metallurgical balance is closed. For copper oxide, leach time appears to be relatively more important than the leach ratio, and the plant will therefore be designed to provide sufficient heap leach residence time to achieve the target copper recovery. Table 3: Comparison of CuT extraction at 21 days of leaching, mini-columns (closed) vs. 1-metre columns (in progress), under equivalent treatment conditions. Hardness and Abrasivity Hardness testing on representative samples from the Buen Retiro pit returned low values, with Bond Work Indices below 8 kWh/t across the lithologies tested, which is indicative of soft, low-competency material. This is favourable for the Project, implying lower specific energy requirements at the crushing stage and reduced mechanical demand on primary crushing equipment. Abrasivity indices for the same lithologies fall in a medium-to-moderate range, consistent with standard operating conditions, and suggest that wear on crusher liners, screens and conveying systems should be predictable and manageable using standard maintenance practices. Together, these results will have a favourable impact on the design of the Project’s crushing circuit. Measured densities were also above industry norms for comparable deposits, particularly for the massive-iron (“FeM”) lithology, which returned an average density of 3.67 g/cm3. Conclusions The initial phase of metallurgical testing at Buen Retiro confirms a favourable response of the Project’s oxide and mixed mineralization to heap leaching. The closed mini-column results (CuT recoveries of 59.9% to 82.6% at acid consumptions of 3.4 to 11.2 kg/t at 21 days of leaching) compare well with benchmark heap-leach projects, and the positive effect of chloride addition on extraction, observed across both the oxide and mixed units, provides a clear avenue for further optimization. Preliminary results from the ongoing 1-metre column tests corroborate these findings and, for the high-grade oxide and mixed units, point to further improvement in recovery as leach time and scale increase, subject to confirmation once the metallurgical balances are closed. Combined with favourable hardness and abrasivity, this test work provides a solid technical basis for advancing the Project. Next Steps Leaching continues on the six 1-metre columns, with metallurgical balances for these tests expected to be finalized at the end of September 2026. The Company anticipates completing its full 1-metre column test campaign by mid-December 2026 (30 columns starting soon), with 3-metre column testing (representative of industrial-scale operation) and ROM 10” columns testing expected to begin in early November 2026, or possibly earlier. The Company expects to complete the overall metallurgical test campaign and issue a final report by March 1, 2027. Results from this test work will be incorporated into the Company’s PFS for Buen Retiro, planned for release in Q2 2027. Quality Assurance and Quality Control The metallurgical test program was carried out under a documented quality assurance and quality control ("QA/QC") protocol prepared by SGS MINERALS S.A. and the Company's metallurgical team, in order to ensure the reliability and traceability of the results reported herein. The samples composites were identified at source, sealed in tamper-evident containers and shipped under chain-of-custody documentation to SGS MINERALS S.A., Puerto Madero Nº9600, Pudahuel, Chile, a laboratory independent of the Company and accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018. Sample identification and condition were verified against the shipping manifest upon receipt. Sample preparation and mass reduction were performed in accordance with Gy's sampling theory to preserve the representativity of each sub-sample, and all testwork was performed on calibrated equipment subject to the laboratory's internal control program. Head grades were determined in triplicate for total copper, together with sequential copper analysis (acid-soluble and cyanide-soluble copper), by AAS022D, AAS051D, SQL051D, SQL161D, SQLRES and AAS084T. Duplicate tests were performed on 10% of the metallurgical tests. Solution chemistry - dissolved copper, free acid, pH, total iron and ferrous iron - was monitored throughout each test, and metallurgical balances were reviewed progressively as data became available and reconciled prior to final reporting. The control sample results were reviewed by the Company's metallurgical team and all control results fell within acceptable tolerance. Duplicate mini-column tests returned copper extractions within 1 percentage points of one another (Table 2), confirming good reproducibility. Mini columns mass balance closes within plus or minus 5%. The composites tested were prepared from HQ infill drill cores selected to represent the high grade oxide, low grade oxide and mixed domains of the current mine plan, with a weighted-average head grade of 0.95%, 0.35% and 1.24% CuT. Column testwork on 1 m columns is ongoing and the results reported herein are preliminary in nature. Qualified Person (“QP”) Dr. Scott Jobin-Bevans (P.Geo., Ph.D., PMP), a QP as defined by NI 43-101 and independent geological consultant to the Company, has reviewed and approved the technical information provided in this news release and verified the data disclosed, including the sampling, analytical and test data underlying the technical information contained in this news release. Specifically, the QP has verified selected laboratory assay results against reported drill core intervals, as well as drill core logs against the geology, as supplied by the Company. Luis Hidalgo (Chemical Engineer) is a Competent Person (QP) in extractive metallurgy, as recognized by the commission responsible for qualifying competence in mineral resources and reserves, and is an independent metallurgical consultant. He has reviewed and approved the technical information presented in this press release. Specifically, the QP has verified preliminary metallurgical test results provided by the Company by reviewing the reported head grades, copper extractions and acid consumptions from the laboratory's primary records. About Fitzroy Minerals Fitzroy Minerals is focused on exploring and developing copper-focused mineral assets with substantial upside potential in the Americas. The Company’s current property portfolio includes the Buen Retiro Copper Project located near Copiapo, Chile, the Caballos Copper and Polimet Gold-Copper-Silver projects located in Valparaiso, Chile, the Taquetren Gold Project located in Rio Negro, Argentina, and the Caribou Project in British Columbia, Canada. Fitzroy Minerals’ shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FTZ and on the OTCQX under the symbol FTZFF. On behalf of the board of Fitzroy Minerals Inc. Merlin Marr-Johnson President and CEO For further information, please contact: Merlin Marr-Johnson +447803712280 mmj@fitzroyminerals.com For more information on Fitzroy Minerals, please visit the Company's website: www.fitzroyminerals.com Neither Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This news release includes certain statements and information that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information specifically include, but are not limited to, statements that relate to the potential mineralization on the Company’s mineral properties, future exploration plans on the Company’s mineral properties and the timing and results of future exploration. Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainty affecting the business of the Company. Such statements can generally, but not always, be identified by words such as "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "forecasts", "schedules", "prepares", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur. All statements that describe the Company's plans relating to operations and potential strategic opportunities are forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. These statements address future events and conditions and are reliant on assumptions made by the Company's management, and so involve inherent risks and uncertainties, as disclosed in the Company's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators, including without limitation, the dangers inherent in exploration, development and mining activities; actual exploration or development plans and costs differing materially from the Company’s estimates; the ability to obtain and maintain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for mining activities; environmental regulations or hazards and compliance with complex regulations associated with mining activities; climate change and climate change regulations; fluctuations in exchange rates; the availability of financing; operations in foreign and developing countries and the compliance with foreign laws, remote operations and the availability of adequate infrastructure; fluctuations in price and availability of energy and other inputs necessary for mining operations; shortages or cost increases in necessary equipment, supplies and labour; regulatory, political and country risks, including local instability or acts of terrorism and the effects thereof; the reliance upon contractors, third parties and joint venture partners; challenges to title or surface rights; the dependence on key personnel and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the risk of an uninsurable or uninsured loss; adverse climate and weather conditions; litigation risk; and competition with other mining companies. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, and the assumptions underlying the forward-looking information, actual results could materially differ from those currently projected, and there is no representation by the Company that the actual results realized in the future will be the same in whole or in part as those presented herein. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements or information except as required by law. Readers are referred to the additional information regarding the Company's business contained in the Company's reports filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events, or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that could cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. For more information on the Company and the risks and challenges of its business, investors should review the Company's filings that are available at www.sedarplus.ca. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
TORONTO, ONTARIO - September 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: LME | OTC: LMEFF | FSE: 5YD) (“LAURION” or the “Company”) is pleased to report assay results from drill holes LBX26-109 and LBX26-110 from its 2026 Phase 1 diamond drilling program at its 100%-owned Ishkōday Gold and Polymetallic Project (“Ishkoday”), located approximately 220 km northeast of Thunder Bay and 28 km northeast of Beardmore, Northwestern Ontario. Highlights Include: LBX26-110: 4.55 m grading 0.063 g/t Au, 12.29 g/t Ag, 0.76% Cu and 0.16% Zn (80.45 m to 85.00 m), including: 1.70 m grading 0.138 g/t Au, 24.45 g/t Ag, 1.56% Cu and 0.31% Zn (80.45 m to 82.15 m). 9.90 m grading 0.563 g/t Au (205.70 m to 215.60 m), including: 2.30 m grading 1.693 g/t Au (211.70 m to 214.00 m). 3.70 m grading 0.246 g/t Au, 8.04 g/t Ag, 0.60% Cu and 1.08% Zn (184.20 m to 187.90 m), including: 1.00 m grading 0.427 g/t Au, 17.15 g/t Ag, 1.18% Cu and 3.63% Zn (186.90 m to 187.90 m). Phase 1 Drill Program and Progress Through targeted infill, expansion and exploration drilling, LAURION’s 2026 Phase 1 drill program is designed to systematically advance the A-Zone, which may support the evaluation of a potential maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”). LBX26-109 and LBX26-110 tested targets associated with the River Shear, historical gold intercepts and modelled mineralized horizons, providing additional geological information from comparatively underexplored areas of the mineralized system. LBX26-109 was designed to test an isolated chargeability anomaly in the footwall of the River Shear, while also testing along strike to the northeast of high-grade gold intercepts reported in historic drill holes 88-22 and K-56. The hole was intended to determine whether mineralization associated with these historical intercepts and the geophysical response continues into this comparatively underexplored area. LBX26-110 was proximal to LBX26-109, drilled as a step-back from historic drill hole K-45 to test the River Shear and a mineralized horizon modelled from historic drill logs, while also testing the area associated with high-grade historical intercepts in drill hole M1. In addition to intersecting the anticipated River Zone, the hole encountered a 9.90 m gold-bearing interval from 205.70 m to 215.60 m associated with silicification of a shear zone and possible disseminated pyrite, as well as a separate 6.00 m gold-bearing interval from 238.00 m to 244.00 m near the contact with the pluton. These deeper intervals were unexpected and provide new geological information for potential follow-up evaluation in the future. Building on the program to date, LAURION increased its planned Phase 1 drilling from 3,865 metres to 5,605 metres across 22 drill holes. The expanded program is being informed by SRK Consulting’s independent structural gap analysis of the A-Zone, which identified five priority target areas where additional drilling may address key gaps in the existing drill database and further strengthen geological understanding. LAURION is using this framework, together with ongoing drill results, to prioritize near-term drilling as it continues to systematically advance the A-Zone toward its potential maiden MRE. Specific targets, sequencing and timing remain subject to, among other things, ongoing results and available financing. Click here to see LBX26-109 Assay Summary Click here to see LBX26-110 Assay Summary Click here to see Pt 2 LBX26-110 Assay Summary Note: All Core lengths are drilled thicknesses; true widths have not yet been determined. Intervals are calculated using a nominal cut-off and may include internal dilution; “including” intervals are sub-intervals of higher grade contained within the reported interval. Qualified Person The technical contents of this press release have been reviewed and approved by Dr. Trevor Boyd, Ph.D., P.Geo., a consultant to LAURION and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). Dr. Boyd is independent of the Company within the meaning of NI 43-101. Sampling and QA/QC Protocols All drill core is transported and stored inside the core logging facility located at the Ishkōday Project in Greenstone, Ontario. LAURION employs an industry standard system of external standards, blanks and duplicates for all of its sampling, in addition to the QA/QC protocol employed by the laboratory. After logging, core samples were identified and then cut in half along the core axis in the same building and then zip tied individually in plastic sample bags with a bar code. Approximately five or six of these individual bags were then stacked into a “rice” white material bag and stored on a skid for final shipment to the laboratory. All core samples were shipped to the ALS facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario, which were then prepared by ALS Global Geochemistry in Thunder Bay and analyzed by ALS Global Analytical Lab in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Samples are processed by 4-acid digestion and analyzed by fire assay on 50 g pulps and ICP-AES (Inductively Coupled Plasma - Atomic Emission Spectroscopy). Over limit analyses are reprocessed with gravimetric finish. A total of 5% blanks and 5% standards are inserted randomly within all samples. 5% of the best assay result pulps were sent for re-assays. All QA/QC results were verified, and no contamination or bias was observed. The remaining half of the core, as well as the unsampled core, is stored in temporary core racks at the core logging facility in Beardmore before being moved to the core storage facility at the Ishkōday Project. Note: QA/QC review of standards and duplicates indicates analytical results are reliable. One zinc standard adjacent to a high-grade zinc interval returned elevated values consistent with expected analytical behaviour following high-grade samples. About LAURION LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (LME), OTCQB (LMEFF), and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (5YD), and is a mid-stage Canadian mineral exploration company, focused on advancing the 100%-owned Ishkoday Gold and Base Metal Project in Northern Ontario. The Ishkoday Project covers approximately 57 km(2) within the prolific Beardmore-Geraldton and Onaman-Tashota Greenstone Belts and hosts a single 6.0 km by 2.5 km mineralised corridor. Historical and modern exploration programs have completed over 98,000 metres of drilling, confirming a large and evolving gold-rich base metal mineral system. LAURION’s strategy emphasizes disciplined, data-driven exploration, systematic technical advancement, integrated geological modelling, and responsible capital allocation. The Company is focused on strengthening geological confidence, expanding the scale of the mineral system, and positioning the project for a potential, future MRE. LAURION continues to evaluate opportunities that may enhance project development flexibility, including potential non-dilutive initiatives such as the evaluation of historical surface stockpile processing. The Company’s objective is to build technical clarity, scale, and long-term project value before monetization, ensuring that future development decisions or strategic opportunities are supported by strong geological foundations and reduced execution risk. Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin, President and CEO of LAURION, is the Company’s largest shareholder, holding 17,221,306 common shares, reflecting strong alignment between management and shareholders. For Further Information, Contact: LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin - President and CEO Tel: 1-705-788-9186 Fax: 1-705-805-9256 Douglas Vass - Investor Relations Consultant Email: info@laurion.ca Website: http://www.LAURION.ca Follow us on: X (@LAURION_LME), Instagram (laurionmineral) and LinkedIn Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding future events including with respect to LAURION’s business, operations and condition, management's objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions, the Company’s ability to advance the Ishkōday Project and achieve the Company’s strategic and technical objectives (within the above-stated timeframes, if at all), including with respect to the Company’s expectations regarding the MRE, the nature, focus, timing and potential results of the Company’s exploration, drilling and prospecting activities, including the Company’s exploration program and planned exploration and drilling activities referenced in this press release, and the statements regarding the Company’s exploration or consideration of any possible strategic alternatives and transactional opportunities, as well as the potential outcome(s) of this process, the possible impact of any potential transactions referenced herein on the Company or any of its stakeholders, and the ability of the Company to identify and complete any potential acquisitions, mergers, financings or other transactions referenced herein, and the timing of any such transactions. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual events and future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements could differ materially from those projected herein including as a result of a change in the trading price of the common shares of LAURION, the failure to obtain the consents, permits and/or approvals from applicable governmental bodies, regulators and First Nations communities, required in connection with the Company’s strategic and technical objectives, the risk that additional drilling and/or future results may not support the preparation of an MRE, the TSX Venture Exchange or any other applicable regulator not providing its approval for any strategic alternatives or transactional opportunities, the interpretation and actual results of current exploration activities, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future prices of gold and/or other metals, possible variations in grade or recovery rates, failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated, the failure of contracted parties to perform, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry, delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of exploration, as well as those factors disclosed in the Company’s publicly filed documents. Investors should consult the Company’s ongoing quarterly and annual filings, as well as any other additional documentation comprising the Company’s public disclosure record, for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to these forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. Subject to applicable law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on the assay values reported in this press release. References to historical workings, historical exploration results and historical mining activities are provided for context only. Historical information may not be reliable and should not be interpreted as an indication of current mineral resources, mineral reserves or future exploration results. 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GRAZ, AUSTRIA - September 22, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Dietmar Heinisser has resigned from his position as a member of the ANDRITZ AG Executive Board for personal reasons, with effect from September 21, 2026. In this role, he was responsible for the Environment & Energy business area and Group Manufacturing Management. Dietmar Heinisser joined ANDRITZ in 1997 and has held various management positions across the group in Austria, Germany, and the United States during his nearly 30 years with the company. During this time, he played a significant role in developing and substantially growing ANDRITZ’s Paper Service business. He was appointed to the Executive Board in 2023. “I regret Dietmar’s departure and, on behalf of ANDRITZ, would like to thank him for his strong commitment and valuable contributions during his many years with the company and his time on the Executive Board. We respect his decision and wish him all the best for the future,” says Joachim Schonbeck, President and CEO of ANDRITZ. Until further notice, Joachim Schonbeck will assume the Executive Board responsibilities previously held by Dietmar Heinisser. PRESS RELEASE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD The press release is available for download at andritz.com/news. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Susan Trast VP Group Communications & Sustainability susan.trast@andritz.com andritz.com ANDRITZ GROUP International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed group employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries. As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR GROWTH THAT MATTERS. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Long-term Agreement Expands Advanced IC Substrate Capacity to Support Growing Demand for AI Infrastructure AT&S Today Announced an Expanded Collaboration With Silicon Valley Company LEOBEN, AUSTRIA - September 22, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Marvell Technology, a leading provider of data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, to increase advanced IC substrate capacity for next-generation AI and cloud infrastructure. The agreement builds on the companies’ existing relationship and supports Marvell Technology’s growing demand for advanced substrates as AI deployments continue to scale. Marvell Technology is the additional customer identified in AT&S's previously announced expansion of its Kulim manufacturing site. The agreement represents the next phase of the strategic collaboration between AT&S and Marvell Technology and underscores the growing importance of advanced IC substrate technologies as semiconductor designs become larger and more complex. As previously announced, the expansion of the Kulim site includes the fit-out of Plant 2 and the construction of a new manufacturing facility for IC substrate cores and advanced packaging. Supported by long-term customer commitments, the investment will provide additional capacity to meet growing demand for advanced IC substrates and packaging. Building a long-term partnership “Today marks an important milestone in our relationship with Marvell Technology. At AT&S, we are focused on enabling our customers’ success through leading-edge technology, manufacturing excellence, and long-term partnerships,” said Michael Mertin, CEO of AT&S. “Marvell Technology is one of the semiconductor industry's leading innovators in AI and data infrastructure, and together we are well positioned to capture the significant opportunities created by the global build-out of AI infrastructure. This partnership reflects our shared ambition to drive innovation, create value, and achieve long-term success in the market.” “As our data center business continues to expand, securing the manufacturing capacity and advanced technology capabilities required to support our customers remains a critical priority,” said Vinay Krishna, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Marvell Technology. “Our expanded collaboration with AT&S further strengthens our supply chain foundation and positions us to scale increasingly complex semiconductor solutions, helping us meet the significant growth opportunities driven by the rapid adoption of AI infrastructure.“ Responding to structural industry shifts The expansion comes as growing investment in AI infrastructure drives significant demand for more advanced semiconductor technologies. As AI systems become larger and more complex, semiconductor architectures are evolving to deliver greater performance, power efficiency, and scalability. The rapid evolution of semiconductor manufacturing is fundamentally reshaping demand for IC substrates. The transition from monolithic chips to chiplet-based designs is increasing the need for advanced substrate technologies across a broader range of semiconductor solutions, including custom accelerators and increasingly complex heterogeneous computing architectures. At the same time, customers are placing greater emphasis on performance, power efficiency and system-level optimization. These trends are driving demand for larger substrate formats, higher integration density, increased layer counts, and faster innovation cycles, all of which play directly to AT&S's technology strengths. Growth supported by long-term customer commitments The expansion in Kulim is supported by long-term customer agreements that provide visibility for future growth while supporting a disciplined investment strategy. “The agreements supporting this expansion provide a solid foundation for our growth strategy and allow us to invest alongside our customers in the technologies and production capabilities required for the AI era. We remain committed to creating long-term value while maintaining financial flexibility and a strong balance sheet,” said Gerrit Steen, CFO of AT&S. AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft - Advanced Technologies & Solutions AT&S is a global technology company and leading manufacturer of high-end IC substrates and complex printed circuit boards. AT&S develops and produces leading-edge interconnect technologies for key digital industries: AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, mobile devices, automotive, aerospace, industrial and medical technology. With production sites in Austria (Leoben, Fehring), China (Shanghai, Chongqing), Malaysia (Kulim), India (Nanjangud) and a European competence center for R&D and IC substrate production in Leoben, AT&S is actively shaping the digital transformation - through forward-looking investments in research and development and the responsible use of resources. The company currently employs around 15,000 people. Further information can be found at www.ats.net Media download: You can find more resources in the AT&S media portal: https://ats.canto.de/v/press. Media contact: Gerald Reischl, Vice President Corporate Communications Tel: +43 3842 200 4252; Mobile: +43 664 8859 2452; g.reischl@ats.net AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft Fabriksgasse 13 8700 Leoben / Austria www.ats.net View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Court follows recommendation of Executive Board and Supervisory Board 34th Annual General Meeting to elect a successor Supervisory Board once again fully staffed WALDENBURG, GERMANY - September 22, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Elke Eckstein is a new member of the Supervisory Board of R. STAHL AG. At request of the Executive Board, Stuttgart Local Court appointed her as a shareholders’ representative with immediate effect. She succeeds Peter Leischner, who left the board on 15 September 2026 after many years of service. The court appointment is valid until the end of the Annual General Meeting that resolves on the discharge of the Supervisory Board for the 2026 financial year. This means the Supervisory Board is now once again fully staffed and remains completely able to act until a successor is elected at the next Annual General Meeting. Elke Eckstein has many years of experience as a senior executive in industrial companies, in particular in the semiconductor, electronics and photonics sectors. She also brings extensive knowledge from various roles on statutory supervisory boards and comparable international bodies. These include positions at JENOPTIK AG, the Danish KK Group A/S, the Norwegian Saferoad SRH Holding AS, the Dutch BE Semiconductor Industries NV, and the Norwegian Norautron Group AS. “We warmly welcome Elke Eckstein to the Supervisory Board. She combines international industry experience with a sound understanding of technology and corporate governance and has successfully demonstrated her expertise in more challenging situations and demanding sectors. Elke Eckstein will provide valuable impetus for the further development of R. STAHL. At the same time, we thank Peter Leischner for his many years of commitment and our trusting cooperation,” said Prof. Dr. Peter Hofmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of R. STAHL AG. “We look forward to working with Elke Eckstein. Her experience will help us drive forward the transformation we have initiated and position R. STAHL for the future,” added Tobias Popp, Executive Board member of R. STAHL AG. About R. STAHL - www.r-stahl.com R. STAHL is one of the world's leading suppliers of electrical and electronic products and systems for explosion protection. These products and systems prevent explosions in hazardous areas and contribute to the safety of people, machines and the environment. The portfolio covers the portfolio segments Electrical, Automation as well as Lighting and is completed by the cross-divisional function Customer Solutions. Typical customers are the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, the oil & gas industry - including LNG applications - as well as the food and beverage industry. Most of the R. STAHL products are also approved for use with hydrogen. In 2025, global sales amounting to around EUR 313 million were generated by 1,659 employees. The shares of R. STAHL AG are traded on the Regulated Market/Prime Standard of Deutsche Boerse (ISIN DE000A1PHBB5). Forward-looking statements This release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates of R. STAHL’s management. Although we assume that the expectations of these forward-looking statements are realistic, we cannot guarantee that these expectations will prove to be correct. The assumptions may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such discrepancies include: changes in the macroeconomic and business environment, exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations, the roll-out of competing products, a lack of acceptance of new products or services, and changes in business strategy. R. STAHL does not plan to update these forward-looking statements nor does it accept any obligation to do so. Contact: R. STAHL AG Judith Schauble Director Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Am Bahnhof 30 74638 Waldenburg (Wurtt.) Germany Tel. +49 7942 943-1396 investornews@r-stahl.com View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - September 22, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) (the “Company” or “Western Star”) is pleased to announce the completion of its 2026 geological mapping and sampling program at the Eagle Point Tungsten Project (“Eagle Point” or the “Property”) in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, USA. The August 2026 program identified scheelite-bearing skarn along the favorable granite-limestone contact and supported development of a planned 17-hole, approximately 6,000-foot drill program designed to test the geometry and continuity of the skarn at depth. Blake Morgan, the CEO and President of Western Star, stated, “The August 2026 field program has given Western Star a clear next step at Eagle Point. We have moved from a project defined largely by historical work and surface showings to a modern three-dimensional geological model and a planned 17-hole drill program. The work identified scheelite-bearing skarn along the granite-limestone contact and identified areas where drilling can directly test the system beneath limited surface exposure. With analytical results pending and drill targets identified, Eagle Point is advancing into the next stage of technical evaluation.” The planned drill program is intended to provide the geological and analytical information needed to move Eagle Point towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate. Key Highlights: The planned 17-hole, approximately 6,000-foot drill program is intended to test the continuity and geometry of the scheelite-bearing skarn and, if supported by drilling and assay results, provide data hat could move Eagle Point to a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate. Geological mapping identified scheelite-bearing skarn developed along the contact between Horquilla Limestone and intrusive granite. A total of 23 analytical samples were collected from the principal Eagle Point skarn target, including grab samples and four one-metre channel intervals across exposed skarn mineralization. The exposed skarn is locally steeply dipping, with measured dips of approximately 80 degrees, while extensive talus cover limits the ability to determine the full subsurface geometry from surface mapping alone. Field observations, historical geological information and structural data were incorporated into an updated three-dimensional Leapfrog Geo model used to support drill targeting. Samples from the principal Eagle Point skarn target have been submitted to ALS Geochemistry in Tucson, Arizona. Analytical results remain pending and will be reported following receipt, review and verification. 2026 Eagle Point Field Program The August 2026 field program included geological and structural mapping, data validation and compilation, and systematic rock sampling in support of drill-target definition. Historical geological maps and magnetic information were integrated with new field observations to refine the geological interpretation of the Property. Mapping focused principally on the southern portion of the Property, where scheelite-bearing skarn is exposed at surface. The skarn occurs along the contact between Horquilla Limestone and intrusive granite and is characterized by scheelite associated with garnet, epidote and lesser quartz. Shortwave ultraviolet examination was used as a field and sample-screening aid to confirm the presence of fluorescent scheelite in collected material. The mapped skarn is locally steeply dipping, with measured dips of approximately 80 degrees. Extensive talus cover obscures portions of the granite-limestone contact, and the full geometry and continuity of the skarn cannot be established from surface exposure alone. These conditions provide the principal rationale for drill testing the target in three dimensions. Click to see Figure 1: Eagle Point geological mapping and scheelite-bearing skarn observations from the 2026 field program (Coordinate Reference System: WGS 84 / Pseudo-Mercator (EPSG: 3875). Click to see Figure 2: Hand samples collected from Eagle Point under shortwave ultraviolet light. Bright fluorescence is consistent with the presence of scheelite; analytical results are pending and no tungsten grade or concentration is inferred for visua Planned 6,000 Foot- Drill Program Following completion of the field program, the geological mapping, structural observations and historical information were incorporated into an updated three-dimensional geological model in Leapfrog Geo. Using this model, a planned 17-hole drill program totaling approximately 1,850 metres was designed to test the scheelite-bearing skarn beneath surface exposures and improve understanding of the geometry and continuity of the mineralized system. The proposed holes are designed primarily as shallow, closely spaced tests of the steeply dipping skarn contact. The program is intended to evaluate continuity beneath surface exposures, true thickness and geometry of the skarn-bearing contact, relationships between skarn and intrusive rocks, the influence of mapped and interpreted structures, and areas concealed by talus where surface mapping cannot adequately constrain geology. The planned program is intended to provide a modern three-dimensional test of the principal Eagle Point skarn target and generate the geological and analytical information needed to that could move Eagle Point to a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate. No Mineral Resource has been established at Eagle Point, and there is no certainty that further exploration will result in the delineation of a Mineral Resource. Click Here to see Figure 3: Proposed drill collar locations for the 17-hole Eagle Point drill program. Multiple drillholes may be completed from individual drill pads using different azimuths and or dips. (Coordinate Reference System: WGS 84 / Pseudo-Merc Historical Tungsten Context Tungsten mineralization at Eagle Point has been recognized since the early 1940s. Historical government and technical records document repeated examination of the Property by the U.S. Bureau of Mines and U.S. Geological Survey, together with historical exploration and limited past production focused on scheelite-bearing skarn. The Company has not independently verified the historical production information and is not relying on it as a current Mineral Resource or Mineral Reserve. Historical information is used only to provide geological and exploration context for the current program. Next Steps Western Star will integrate the pending analytical results with the completed geological mapping, structural observations, historical information and three-dimensional geological model to refine the Eagle Point drill targets. The Company will also finalize drilling logistics and applicable permitting requirements in preparation for the proposed 17-hole drill program. The planned program is a key step in the Company’s strategy to that could move Eagle Point to a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.. Results from the 2026 sampling program will be reported after they are received, reviewed and verified. Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC): Twenty-three samples collected from the principal Eagle Point skarn target between August 23 and August 26, 2026 were submitted to ALS Geochemistry in Tucson, Arizona, an independent commercial laboratory. All 23 samples were prepared using ALS preparation code 31Y and assigned analytical method ME-MS85, a borate-fusion multi-element analytical package. Analytical results remain pending. Sample security and chain-of-custody protocols were maintained throughout the program. Each sample was individually labelled and sealed within an outer zip-tied bag, and the samples were hand-delivered to ALS in Tucson. Given the reconnaissance-scale, early-stage nature of the program, no independent field standards, blanks or duplicates were inserted into the sample stream. The program relied on ALS Geochemistry’s internal laboratory quality assurance and quality control procedures. Laboratory QA/QC performance will be reviewed by the Qualified Person when the analytical results are received and will be considered as part of the verification of any assay results subsequently disclosed by the Company. No assay results from the 2026 Eagle Point field program are reported in this news release. Qualified Person The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Jacob Anderson, CPG (#12160), MAusIMM (#3089445), an independent consultant to the Company and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Anderson is independent of the Company. About Western Star Resources Western Star Resources is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and advancement of mineral properties, with a growing strategic emphasis on tungsten and critical minerals in the United States. The company is advancing a portfolio of past-producing tungsten assets in Nevada and New Mexico while maintaining additional exploration exposure through its Western Star property in British Columbia. Contact Information: Blake Morgan, Director, President and CEO blake@acvc.vc Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information”. In particular references to the acquisition, future work programs or expectations on the quality or results of such work programs are subject to risks associated with operations on the property, exploration activity generally, equipment limitations and availability, as well as other risks that we may not be currently aware of. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. 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DALLAS, TX and WILMINGTON, DE - September 22, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - For the first time, the American Headache Society and the American Heart Association are collaborating to co-fund an Innovative Project Award to advance scientific research on the effects migraine or other headache disorders have on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health. The Heart Association is also funding three additional Innovative Project Awards for 2026. The Innovative Project Award, which provides $200,000 for a two-year project, prioritizes innovative approaches and high-risk/high-reward research, aligned with the commitment to advance these crucial values in health research and practice. Eligible projects spanned various disciplines, including basic science studies, clinical research and population health research initiatives. Projects were welcome to address any age, covering the lifespan from children and adolescents to middle age and late life. 2026 Innovative Project Award Recipients This year’s co-funded award goes to Juliana Navia Pelaez, Ph.D., an assistant professor at St. Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, for the submission “Neurogenic Priming of Perivascular Macrophages by Migraine-Associated Peptides Increases Stroke Risk.” Some individuals who suffer from migraine have a higher risk of stroke. While clinicians do not fully understand why, there has been a focus on blood vessels in the brain. During a migraine, these vessels may tighten, swell or change how blood moves through them. Scientists now suspect another part of the brain could also be involved: its own immune cells. These immune cells guard blood vessels and help protect the brain. Pelaez’s project asks: do frequent migraine attacks make these brain “guards” too active? “If migraines happen over and over, these immune cells might stay “on” for too long. When this happens, they might accidentally make the blood vessels weaker," Pelaez said. “If the vessels get weaker, the brain might have a harder time protecting itself from a stroke.” The project will look at which signals during a migraine activate these brain immune cells and how those signals react after a stroke, compared to how the cells react in the absence of a migraine. “If our idea is right,” Pelaez added, “This could help scientists find new ways to prevent strokes in people with chronic migraine, maybe by calming these overactive brain cells or blocking the signals that bother them.” In addition to this award, the American Heart Association has funded three other high-impact research projects to advance discoveries at the intersection of headache disorders and cerebrovascular health. They are: The Impact Of Cortical Spreading Depolarizations On Endothelial Phenotype, Neovascularization, and Collateral Remodeling submitted by Andrea M. Harriott, M.D., Ph.D., an assistant professor in neurology in the department of neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. There is a link between migraine with aura, stroke and heart attack. Before, it was thought that migraine with aura may lead to stroke and heart attack because it increases the risk for other factors that cause these conditions. This project will investigate whether long-term exposure to mechanisms of migraine with aura causes long-term negative effects on blood vessels in the brain. Protein changes in blood vessel cells, new blood vessel formation and function will be examined. Defining The Glymphatic-Hemodynamic Axis In IIH A Novel Multi-Scale Quantitative MRI Framework submitted by Matthew T. Bender, M.D., an associate professor at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a headache disorder that mostly affects overweight women of childbearing age. Doctors believe IIH happens because of high pressure in the brain from too much cerebrospinal fluid. Recent research suggests IIH may also be connected to issues with the brain’s waste removal system. This project will develop a new MRI method to view the brain’s waste removal system and blood vessels without using contrast dye or invasive procedures. IIH patient brains will be scanned before and after vein stenting to see how opening the veins affects waste removal and blood flow. Illuminating Nociceptive And Analgesic Mechanisms Of Choroid Plexus In Migraine And Obesity Models submitted by Neil Dani, Ph.D., an assistant professor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. There is a rising prevalence of obesity-related migraines. Scientists think a small part of the brain, the choroid plexus, may be causing the problem. The choroid plexus produces cerebrospinal fluid and acts like a door for signals between the body and brain. Because obesity and migraine share inflammatory pathways, scientists think that signals that cause swelling in the body may travel to the brain through this fluid, causing more migraines. This project will characterize inflammation patterns, identify cellular rewiring and immune signaling changes and test whether clinically approved drugs (e.g., acetazolamide) can reduce swelling and pain signaling in migraines. Together, these efforts demonstrate the shared commitment of the American Headache Society and the American Heart Association to advancing brain health research. Funding scientific research and discovery through initiatives like this is a cornerstone of the century-old American Heart Association’s lifesaving mission. The Association has now funded more than $6.3 billion in cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and brain health research since 1949, making it the single largest non-profit, non-government supporter of heart and brain health research in the U.S. New knowledge resulting from this American Heart Association funding continues to save lives and directly impact millions of people in every corner of the U.S. and around the world. About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. About the American Headache Society The mission of the American Headache Society is to improve the care and lives of people living with headache disorders. The American Headache Society (AHS) is a professional society of health care providers dedicated to the study and treatment of headache and face pain. Educating physicians, health professionals and the public, and encouraging scientific research are the primary functions of the Society. For more information about the AHS, visit americanheadachesociety.org or follow us on social on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. For Media Inquiries: American Heart Association: Cathy Lewis, cathy.lewis@heart.org American Headache Society: Tanya Kiniry, tkiniry@talley.com For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org and stroke.org View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
VANCOUVER, BC - September 22, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - North Atlantic Titanium Corp. (CSE: NATO) (OTCQB: NATQF) (FSE: Y33) (“North Atlantic Titanium” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has received drilling permits for its exploration program at the Company's Everett Titanium-Vanadium-Phosphate project, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec. The Company holds the 2,406-ha Everett property (the “Property”) under Option from Romaine River Titanium Inc. (“Romaine River”). The Company has received confirmation from Quebec’s Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF) Quebec, that the following has now been approved on behalf of Romaine River and the Company: PAF (Permit for forestry activities). ATI (Permit for Work with Impact) for the drilling campaign only. The Company’s diamond drilling plans focus on confirming the 1951 and 1968 diamond drilling in the northern area of the exposed Everett Oxide Body, totalling approximately 25,000 m across 20 drill pads, to be completed within 3 years. The plan submitted for the PAF and ATI is described as follows: Forest impacts are minimal because the Company is mostly brushing out historical drill trails for access. The work, when completed, will provide access to both the north and south areas of the 2.5-km-long exposure of the Everett Oxide Body. Diamond drilling in success-contingent stages to test the northern area of the Everett Oxide Body, leading to a mineral resource estimate (MRE). Drilling depths are expected to be mostly less than 350 m. All drilling sites are planned to be accessed via the trails prepared under this year’s forestry permit. Highlights: Rather than being a direct analogue of the nearby massive hemo-ilmenite orebody at the Lac Tio Mine, the Everett Oxide Body is being drill-tested not only for its TiO₂ content, but also for its low Mg/Mn/Cr hemo-ilmenite, apatite as a potential phosphate coproduct, and vanadium - with potential scandium credits - as opportunities for process enhancement and future by-product recovery. The project therefore represents a broader Fe–Ti–V–P critical-minerals opportunity than that of a conventional titanium orebody. A compelling mineralogical characterization of the Everett metallurgical samples by Corem (Consortium de recherche en traitement de mineral), combined with recent verification work by North Atlantic Titanium Corp. (NATO) of historical sampling, has focused our drilling program on the northern portion of the Everett oxide body, comprising 25,000 m of drilling between drilling sections 9N and 19N. Corem analyzed a composite metallurgical sample from 17 sites across the Everett oxide body (see Figure 1) and reported that approximately 99% of oxide minerals in the composite consist of high-quality hemo-ilmenite, characterized by very low magnesium, manganese, and aluminum impurities. Chromium was below the detection limit in the Corem tests. Figure 1. Everett Oxide Body – Layout of Drilling Sections 9N to 19N The Oxide Body is open down-dip Eastward and along strike to the North. The Corem composite metallurgical sample contained massive Ti-Oxide mineralization grading. 37.0% Fe₂O₃, 17.4% TiO₂, 0.18% V₂O₅ and 2.27% P₂O₅ Drilling Target Description - Targeting Simple Mineralogy The mineralized unit on the Property is an oxide-apatite-gabbronorite (Unit 7). Unit 7 is extensive, spanning more than 6 km of strike length on the Property. The main area of historical sampling and drilling within Unit 7 is outlined and designated the Everett Oxide Body. The Oxide Body remains open along strike to the north and south and down-dip beyond its 2.5 km surface expression. Corem completed mineralogical characterization of a composite sample set (Col154) from the Everett Property (see Figure 1). The Col154 composite was prepared from a subset of 57 metallurgical samples submitted by Romaine River to the Elements08 program and spans the entire Oxide Body. The selected sample had a weighted-average head grade measured by Corem of 37.0% Fe₂O₃, 17.4% TiO₂, 0.18% V₂O₅ and 2.27% P₂O₅, with a Satmagan measurement of magnetite averaging a very low 0.9% in the head sample. Importantly, Corem results indicate that over 99% of the oxides in the composite sample are hemo-ilmenite (FeTiO₃). Together, the hemo-ilmenite and apatite comprise over 50% of the sample. Regional Setting of the Everett Oxide Body Drilling and evaluation of the Everett are informed by the geology and mineralization of the Grenville Province of eastern Quebec, which hosts several major Proterozoic anorthosite–mangerite–charnockite–granite (AMCG) magmatic systems and associated deposits of iron, titanium and phosphorus. The Everett and the nearby Lac Tio deposit are hosted by the Lac Allard Anorthosite intrusion, emplaced at approximately 1.06 Ga. The Lac Allard Anorthosite is a younger intrusion within the broader Havre-Saint-Pierre anorthosite complex, which is 1.13 Ga in age. Lac Tio Deposit is the world's largest hard-rock ilmenite deposit; it contained more than 200 Mt pre-mining, with grades over 60 wt.% hemo-ilmenite (FeTiO3). Rio Tinto’s Quebec titanium dioxide operation supplies approximately 19% of global titanium dioxide feedstock demand, sourcing from the Lac Tio open pit and processing the material at the Sorel-Tracy metallurgical complex. Everett Oxide Body lies only 3 Km from the Lac Tio Mine. The Unit 7 gabbronorite of Everett occurs within the Lac Allard Anorthosite. Perreault (2001) states that the Everett mineralization is associated with a jotunite (gabbronorite) band about 3 km long and up to 300 m thick, composed of ilmenite, hematite, magnetite, and apatite, with plagioclase and orthopyroxene. Locally, oxides and apatite may make up as much as 50% of the rock. The Corem analysis confirms this petrography. Lac Tio and Everett are both characterized by dominant hemo-ilmenite mineralization. However: Lac Tio is a massive hemo-ilmenite cumulate representing an extreme oxide accumulation within the Lac Allard magmatic system, formed by multiple pulses of magma; Everett is hosted by a layered intrusion with an uncommon jotunite affinity, termed an oxide-apatite-gabbronorite, and shows evidence of higher volatile contents, such as phosphorus (apatite), and semi-massive hemo-ilmenite with significantly lower Mg, Mn, Cr and Al than Lac Tio. The relatively low MgO values observed in the Everett oxide mineralization are consistent with an evolved magmatic differentiation model and distinguish the Everett system chemically from classical anorthosite-hosted Fe–Ti deposits. Rather than being a direct analogue of the nearby massive hemo-ilmenite orebody at the Lac Tio Mine, the Everett Oxide Body is being drill-tested for its distinctive multi-commodity mineral assemblage. The Everett is shown in the Corem testing to have a possible low-Mg/Cr hemo-ilmenite concentrate, with potential coproducts of apatite (phosphorus) and vanadium. The project therefore represents a broader Fe–Ti–V-P critical-minerals opportunity than a conventional titanium orebody. Dwayne Yaretz, CEO of NATO, stated: “Metallurgical results reinforce the Company’s strategy to advance a secure, domestic critical minerals processing supply chain in Canada - supporting defence readiness and the reshoring of Western titanium metal production. Our Stage 1 Program will define our technical program, and follow-up drilling and metallurgical testing over the next 18 to 24 months is designed to confirm a path towards a long-term supply of synthetic rutile for end producers of titanium metal.” About Elements08 On March 31, 2026, the Company joined Romaine River in its collaboration with the Centre technologique des résidus industriels (CTRI), Impact Global Solutions (IGS), and Corem (the “Program”) to support metallurgical testing at the Everett project in Quebec. The Program is managed by the Elements08 Strategic Metals Excellence Centre (“Elements08”) and funded by the Government of Quebec. Corem is a Quebec City-based, non-profit applied research centre specializing in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, and mineral characterization. It operates as a member-driven consortium, collaborating with mining companies, government agencies, and equipment suppliers. Corem is one of Canada’s leading independent mineral-processing laboratories. About North Atlantic Titanium Corp. North Atlantic Titanium Corp. is focused on developing the Everett titanium-vanadium project in Quebec, targeting the production of high-quality titanium feedstocks with potential value-added vanadium and phosphate coproducts. The Company also holds a 100-per-cent interest in the Sleeping Giant South project, located in the Abitibi greenstone belt, approximately 75 kilometres south of Matagami, Que. For more information, please visit our website at www.natitanium.com. Qualified Person Julien Davy, P.Geo., M.Sc., MBA, independent consultant, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 on standards of disclosure for mineral projects, has approved the technical information about the Everett Property in this news release. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dwayne Yaretz, CEO North Atlantic Titanium Corp. 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Although North Atlantic Titanium believes that the forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, they are based on factors and assumptions, based on currently available information, concerning future events, which may prove to be inaccurate. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, as no assurance can be provided as to future plans, operations, results, levels of activity or achievements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and, except as required by applicable law, North Atlantic Titanium does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or to revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 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DALLAS - September 22, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Despite decades of progress in cardiovascular science, women continue to face significant gaps in research, diagnosis and treatment, according to a report published by the American Heart Association and the McKinsey Health Institute. To help close those gaps, the American Heart Association, through its American Heart Association Ventures’ Studio Red, today announced the recipients of the Redefining Women’s Health: From Heart to Head to Hormones translational research grant awards. Each grant recipient will receive $100,000 to accelerate high-potential, translational research projects designed to move promising discoveries toward real-world application. During the one-year award period, Studio Red - part of American Heart Association Ventures - will provide grantees with support and education on topics including intellectual property, regulatory, reimbursement and commercialization strategies. American Heart Association Ventures is the mission-driven venture capital program of the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone, everywhere. Studio Red creates and co-creates new companies to solve as-yet unsolved problems and market challenges in cardiovascular and brain health, and related conditions. Winning projects span several Association priority research areas, including ischemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries, autoimmune disease and heavy menstrual bleeding. The grant recipients include: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles) - “Resting Cardiac Phase-Resolved T2* Mapping Detects Reduced Oxygenation Dynamics in Women with Microvascular Dysfunction.” Researchers are designing a safer, non-invasive MRI technique that may help detect hidden heart blood vessel problems in women without the need for drugs, injections or invasive procedures. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Baltimore) - “Advancing Women's Health: Novel XIST-Based Screening and Predictors for Systemic Autoimmune Diseases.” Researchers are developing a new blood test designed specifically for women that could help doctors diagnose autoimmune diseases earlier and more accurately, while also predicting which patients are at greater risk for severe illness. The Regents of the University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles) - “INOCA-AI: A Multimodal Non-invasive Platform for Early Detection and Risk Prediction of INOCA and CMD.” Researchers are using artificial intelligence to analyze medical records, heart images and laboratory tests to identify women at risk for hidden heart blood vessel disease earlier and more accurately. University of Maryland, Baltimore (Baltimore) - “How Machine Learning and AI Transform Diagnostic Algorithms and Treatment for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding.” Researchers are developing an AI-powered tool to help doctors more quickly identify the causes of heavy menstrual bleeding and recommend the most effective tests and treatments for each patient. University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh) - “Ultrasound-Targeted Microbubble Cavitation Therapy for Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Women.” Researchers are testing a novel ultrasound-based therapy that uses tiny bubbles and sound waves to improve blood flow in the heart’s smallest vessels and relieve chest pain in women with often-overlooked heart disease. “Too often, conditions that uniquely or disproportionately affect women are overlooked or misunderstood in clinical care,” said Annabelle Volgman, M.D., American Heart Association volunteer and chair of the peer review committee for the Association’s translational research grant awards. “The projects we selected to fund stood out based on scientific rigor and the potential to translate into meaningful improvements in diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women.” Funded projects were selected based on their potential to create a clear pathway toward practical application and patient benefit. The selected projects for the Redefining Women’s Health: From Heart to Head to Hormones translational research grant awards focus on areas where innovation has the potential to meaningfully improve outcomes for women. “Many heart, brain and related conditions that disproportionately, differently or distinctly impact women remain underdiagnosed, undertreated and underfunded. Through this grant program, the American Heart Association is investing to advance groundbreaking research and novel solutions that will close critical gaps in health for women,” said Mariell Jessup, M.D., FAHA, the chief science and medical officer of the American Heart Association. “The projects selected represent the kind of cross-disciplinary thinking required to shape the future and bring new healthcare solutions closer to the women who need them.” At the conclusion of the yearlong award period, one to two awardees may be selected for company incubation in Studio Red, which includes guidance during the early company formation process and support in reaching key funding milestones. The goal is to have one company created and ready for follow-on funding. Additional Resources: Call to Action for Cardiovascular Disease in Women: Epidemiology, Awareness, Access, and Delivery of Equitable Health Care: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association | Circulation Ischemic Heart Disease and Silent Ischemia | American Heart Association Women with common autoimmune diseases may face higher death rate from heart disease, stroke than men | American Heart Association American Heart Association News brings you the latest information women's health Follow AHA/ASA news on X @HeartNews About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. About American Heart Association Ventures™ American Heart Association Ventures is the mission-driven venture capital program of the American Heart Association, bridging the funding gap between research and real-world impact across the landscape of cardiovascular and brain health. We invest in companies working to translate evidence-based science, research and clinical know-how into commercially actionable and sustainable products and services. Through multiple investment models, we fund companies that amplify the American Heart Association’s mission to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Connect with us on heart.org/ventures and LinkedIn. About Studio Red Studio Red, part of American Heart Association Ventures, creates and co-creates new companies to solve as-yet unsolved problems and market challenges in cardiovascular and brain health, and related conditions. We leverage the knowledge, assets and clinical acumen of the American Heart Association and its external scientific, clinical and entrepreneurial communities to drive new science-based solutions to commercial reality. For Media Inquiries: 214-706-1173 Michelle Rosenfeld, APR: michelle.rosenfeld@heart.org For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org and stroke.org View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
MUNICH, GERMANY - September 21, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Circus SE (GSIN: A2YN35 / ISIN: DE000A2YN355 / XETRA: CA1) today shares its autumn conference programme. Founder and CEO Nikolas Bullwinkel will join the stages as a speaker on dual-use robotics and Physical AI at the Bank of America Transforming World Conference and the Goldman Sachs AI Symposium in London - at the AI Symposium for the third consecutive year as an industry voice on autonomous robotics. Alongside this, the Company will hold presentations at multiple capital markets conferences. Bank of America: Transforming World Conference November 10, 2026 | London (Speaker) Goldman Sachs: AI Symposium November 25, 2026 | London (Speaker) Deutsche Borse: German Equity Forum 2026 November 23, 2026 | Frankfurt am Main Additional appearances MKK - Munich Capital Markets Conference | November 11, 2026 | Munich 15. Baader Investment Conference | September 21, 2026 | Munich Across the European events, Bullwinkel will share insights and updates on how Circus is industrialising physical AI - scaling its autonomous AI robotics in production while expanding its global supply chain and software layer. Topics include the recent expansion into the UK and the UAE, the growth of the Circus ecosystem beyond robotics, and the Company's rapid adoption in the defence sector. Management will hold selected one-on-one meetings around each event. Investors and analysts are invited to contact Investor Relations at ir@circus-group.com for remaining slots. ABOUT CIRCUS SE Circus SE (XETRA: CA1) is a German dual-use technology company developing proprietary AI models, autonomous robotic sustainment systems, and a central operating platform for civilian and defence applications. With a globally active portfolio of autonomous meal supply robotics and high-volume serial production live, Circus is building the infrastructure for autonomous food supply - on a mission to fuel humanity. IR CONTACT Elena Coles Head of Investor Relations Circus SE Email: ir@circus-group.com Website: www.circus-group.com View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Moving data efficiently is becoming one of the defining challenges of next-generation AI systems. As AI clusters continue to scale, optical interconnects are emerging as critical technology for enabling higher bandwidth at significantly lower power consumption. Expanding ams OSRAM's Digital Photonics Interconnects platform into AI scale-up through a growing ecosystem of industry partners Introducing next-generation 850nm Thin-Film microVCSEL arrays with addressability enabling highly parallel "wide-and-slow" optical architectures Demonstrating error-free 32 Gb/s operation with approximately 0.25 pJ/bit energy efficiency and more than 2,000 hours reliability validation Showcasing a connectorized multi-core fiber solution with ecosystem partner BizLink PREMSTAETTEN, AUSTRIA and MUNICH, GERMANY - September 21, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - ams OSRAM unveils breakthrough Thin-Film VCSEL for AI Scale-Up, showcasing connectorized multi-core fiber solution and expanding ecosystem network. As artificial intelligence continues to drive unprecedented growth in computing infrastructure, moving data efficiently is becoming just as critical as processing it. The increasing scale of AI training and inference clusters is placing new demands on optical interconnect technologies, requiring higher bandwidth, lower latency and significantly improved power efficiency. ams OSRAM is expanding its Digital Photonics strategy to address this emerging opportunity. Building on its leadership in intelligent light emitters, optical sensors and advanced semiconductor manufacturing and assembly, the company is unveiling key photonic building blocks required for next-generation AI infrastructure. These include addressable micro-emitter arrays based on both LED and VCSEL technologies, as well as matching micro-photodiode arrays that together form the optical foundation of future ultra-high-bandwidth interconnect architectures. At ECOC 2026 in Malaga, ams OSRAM will unveil its latest breakthrough in Thin-Film VCSEL technology and demonstrate a connectorized multi-core fiber solution in collaboration with BizLink, maturing the ecosystem for highly parallel, ultra-low-power optical interconnects for AI Scale-up. Building a Wide-and-Slow Ecosystem for AI Infrastructure Following the strategic customer cooperation announced earlier this year with a confidential industry partner, ams OSRAM continues to broaden its ecosystem for wide-and-slow optical interconnect architectures. The company is collaborating with multiple partners across the value chain, including testing, fiber infrastructure, connector technologies, packaging and system integration, with the objective of accelerating industry adoption of next-generation optical interconnect solutions. BizLink joins this growing ecosystem as a specialist in optical connectivity and connector solutions and is supporting the development of the ECOC 2026 demonstrator. From Adaptive Headlamps to AI Data Movement The foundations of ams OSRAM's optical interconnect technology were established long before the emergence of today's AI infrastructure market. ams OSRAM's optical interconnect technology builds upon the same core technology platform that enabled the successful commercialization of EVIYOS™, one of the industry's most advanced digital lighting solutions. Combining highly addressable micro-emitter arrays, CMOS integration, wafer-level manufacturing know-how and advanced packaging technologies, EVIYOS™ has demonstrated the scalability and manufacturability of ams OSRAM's Digital Photonics platform in high-volume production. The platform has also proven ams OSRAM's ability to serve demanding markets requiring consistent quality, reliability and production scalability across millions of devices. The same technology principles are now being extended into AI infrastructure as well as mobile/wearable applications. What began as a highly addressable micro-emitter architecture for adaptive headlamps is evolving into a photonics platform capable of moving data with exceptional energy efficiency and scalability. Re-thinking Optical Interconnects with Wide-and-Slow Architectures The rapid scaling of AI clusters is reshaping requirements for intra-datacenter connectivity. Future AI scale-up networks will require interconnects that simultaneously optimize power consumption, latency, density, reliability and cost. ams OSRAM is targeting this challenge through a highly parallel wide-and-slow optical architecture. Instead of transmitting increasing amounts of data through a limited number of highly complex channels, data is distributed across a large number of lower-speed optical lanes. Realizing such highly parallel architecture also requires corresponding advances in fiber and connector technologies, highlighting the critical importance of the ams OSRAM and BizLink partnership. This approach reduces overall system complexity while enabling lower latency, lower power consumption and scalable bandwidth growth. As AI clusters continue to expand, wide-and-slow architecture offers a promising path toward more sustainable and cost-efficient infrastructure. Breakthrough Thin-Film microVCSEL Platform for AI Scale-Up Networks ams OSRAM continues to expand its photonics portfolio through the development of a next-generation 850 nm Thin-Film VCSEL platform specifically designed for AI scale-up interconnects. The platform combines several differentiating technologies in a single architecture, including top-emission Thin-Film VCSELs, dense 25 µm pitch microVCSEL arrays with addressability, silicon TSV integration and compatibility with standard multimode fiber infrastructure. This enables highly parallel optical links with exceptional packaging density and ultra-low-power operation. The company has successfully completed microVCSEL integration on silicon TSV substrates and demonstrated error-free 32 Gb/s NRZ operation. The platform achieves an energy efficiency of approximately 0.25 pJ/bit while maintaining compatibility with scalable manufacturing approaches. This level of efficiency highlights the potential of highly parallel optical architectures to support future bandwidth scaling while minimizing power consumption. In addition, reliability testing has shown no failures after more than 2,000 hours under elevated junction temperatures and current overstress conditions. Building on these results, ams OSRAM is advancing the development of fully integrated 3D photonics stacks combining microVCSEL arrays, micro-photodiode arrays and mixed signal CMOS electronics for future ultra-high-bandwidth optical interconnect architectures. ECOC 2026 Demonstrates High-Speed Operation with a Connectorized Fiber Solution At ECOC 2026, ams OSRAM will present its most advanced optical interconnect demonstrator to date together with BizLink, a leading provider of interconnect, fiber-optic connectivity and optical integration solutions. The demonstrator combines ams OSRAM's 2D addressable 850 nm microVCSEL array technology with BizLink's fiber-array integration and optical connectivity expertise, creating a connectorized multi-core fiber solution optimized for wide-and-slow data communication. The system will be demonstrated in a private setting for selected customers and industry partners during the event. “AI infrastructure requires a fundamentally different approach to moving data and wide-and-slow optical architectures deliver a step-change in power efficiency, latency and scalability. As an integrated electro-optical engine provider, it’s our role to build out the ecosystem required to support a scalable industry solution, and we’re excited about our partnership with BizLink to enable fiber connectivity solutions,” said Ashkan Seyedi, Vice President and General Manager of Optical Interconnects at ams OSRAM. “This demonstrator validates a fundamentally different optical interconnect architecture optimized for ultra-low power and low latency operation, by combining ams OSRAM's addressable microVCSEL technology with BizLink's expertise in fiber-array integration, optical packaging and manufacturing, we have demonstrated the potential of highly parallel optical interconnects for future AI infrastructure,” said Hendrik Coldenstrodt, CTO of the Computing and Transportation Business Group at BizLink Group. ECOC attendees interested in learning more about ams OSRAM's optical interconnect developments are invited to visit booth #1281 and attend the company's presentations at the Global Photonics Economic Forum (GPEF 2026). Additional information on Optical Interconnects and ams OSRAM’s AI photonics technology can be found on the company’s dedicated technology page. About ams OSRAM The ams OSRAM Group (SIX: AMS) is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. As a specialist in Digital Photonics, we combine engineering excellence with cutting-edge global manufacturing to offer our customers the broadest portfolio of digital light and sensing technologies. “Sense the power of light” - our success has ever since been based on a deep understanding of the potential of light. For 120 years, we have been developing innovations that move markets: from automotive applications and industrial manufacturing to medical and consumer electronics. In the anniversary year of the OSRAM brand, around 19,000 employees worldwide are working on pioneering solutions alongside societal megatrends such as smart mobility, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, smart health, and robotics. This is reflected in over 12,000 patents granted and applied for. Headquartered in Premstaetten/Graz (Austria) with co-headquarters in Munich (Germany), the group achieved EUR 3.3 billion revenues in 2025 and is listed as ams-OSRAM AG on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ISIN: AT0000A3EPA4). Find out more about us on https://ams-osram.com ams and OSRAM are registered trademarks of ams-OSRAM AG. In addition, many of our products and services are registered or filed trademarks of ams OSRAM Group. All other company or product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Join ams OSRAM social media channels: >LinkedIn >YouTube For further information nvestor Relations ams-OSRAM AG Dr Juergen Rebel Senior Vice President Investor Relations T: +43 3136 500-0 investor@ams-osram.com Media Relations ams-OSRAM AG Bernd Hops Senior Vice President Corporate Communications T: +43 3136 500-0 press@ams-osram.com View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
NORMA reduces Management Board to CEO and CFO Dr. Daniel Heymann stepped down from the Management Board effective September 14, 2026 Adjustment of leadership structure reflects transformation towards NewNORMA MAINTAL, GERMANY - September 21, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - The Supervisory Board of NORMA Group SE has decided to reduce the company’s Management Board from three to two members. Going forward, the Management Board will consist of the CEO and CFO. The decision reflects the changed size and setup of NORMA Group as part of its transformation towards NewNORMA. Following the sale of the Water Management business and the realignment of the company’s management approach, NORMA Group is becoming visibly leaner, more transparent and more competitive. In July 2026, the Supervisory Board was also reduced from six to five members following approval by the Annual General Meeting. NORMA Group SE and Dr. Daniel Heymann, member of the Management Board and Chief Operating Officer, have mutually agreed to end their contractual relationship. Dr. Heymann stepped down from the Management Board effective September 14, 2026. Birgit Seeger, CEO of NORMA Group: “I would like to personally thank Daniel very much for the trusted and constructive collaboration. I wish him all the best for his professional and personal future. With the transformation towards NewNORMA, we are consistently aligning the company with its future size and organizational setup. This also includes an appropriately lean management structure.” Mark Wilhelms, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of NORMA Group SE: “Reducing the size of the Management Board will make NORMA Group more agile and thereby enhance the Group’s competitiveness. This will enable us to better leverage the opportunities created as part of the transformation strategy.” Additional information on the company is available at www.normagroup.com. Press photos are available on our platform. Contact Pia-Maria Gorner Director Investor Relations, Corporate Communications & Sustainability E-Mail Pia-Maria.Goerner@normagroup.com Tel.: +49 6181 403 403 About NORMA Group NORMA Group is an international market leader in engineered and standardized connecting technology. With around 6,000 employees, NORMA Group supplies customers in over 100 countries with more than 40,000 product solutions. NORMA Group’s innovative connecting solutions are used in electric and combustion vehicles, ships and aircraft, in energy and infrastructure systems, in machinery, pharma, agriculture and white goods as well as in buildings. NORMA Group generated sales of around EUR 820 million in 2025. The company has a global network of 19 production sites and numerous sales offices in Europe, North, Central and South America and the Asia-Pacific region. Its headquarters are located in Maintal near Frankfurt/Main. NORMA Group SE is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the regulated market (Prime Standard) and is a member of the SDAX. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, - September 21, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Yocale.ai Inc. (CSE: YAI) (OTC: YOAIF) (Frankfurt: K4G), the AI-powered operating system for the beauty and wellness industry, today announced Yocale Pay, bringing payment processing, booking deposits, cards on file, integrated card readers with contactless payment capabilities, secure payment links, reconciliation, and payout management directly into Yocale’s broader business operating workflowsYocale Pay is available both as part of the broader Yocale platform and, in Canada and the United States, as a standalone payment solution, with online payment capabilities available across 40 countries and in-person terminal capabilities available in 21 countries. The global beauty and personal care product market is projected to generate approximately US$698 billion in revenue in 2026, according to Statista.(1) Yocale businesses sell retail products alongside their services, and payments for both can be managed through the same system. When payment infrastructure embedded into Yocale, businesses can process deposits, checkout, refunds, and payouts within the same platform used to manage appointments and client relationships, eliminating the disconnected systems that have historically separated a business's financial operations from its day-to-day scheduling. Businesses using the integrated offering can require a deposit or a card on file at the point of booking, with policies set by service, new-client status, or a client's no-show history. At checkout, staff can accept contactless payments through integrated card readers, charge a saved card, or send a secure payment link for a client to pay remotely. Every payment, partial payment, refund, and disputed charge can remain connected to the invoice and the client file. On the back end, businesses can track payouts, reconcile fees and refunds against each transaction, and generate commission and revenue reports directly from the platform. "When payments connect directly to the invoice, the booking, and the client record, that's where the real value shows up. Businesses see less admin, easier reconciliation, and a stronger data foundation for how we report on and automate the business over time," said Aydin Asli, Chief Executive Officer of Yocale.ai. “This expands our role from managing business operations to supporting the financial activity flowing through the platform.” Yocale Pay is designed for salons, barbershops, medspas, nail and lash studios, massage practices, and other beauty and wellness businesses. New Embedded Financial Capabilities: Booking-Time Revenue Protection - Deposits and card-on-file requirements configurable by service, client type, or no-show history. Omnichannel Checkout - Integrated card readers supporting contactless payments, manually entered or saved cards, and secure payment links for in-person and remote collection. Standalone Payment Capabilities: Payment services that eligible businesses can use independently of the broader Yocale platform, including Tap to Pay applications for Android and iPhone. Invoice-Connected Transactions - Full and partial payments, outstanding-balance collection, and complete payment history attached to every invoice and client file. Recurring Payments - Supports recurring payments and billing with automated renewals, together with prepaid service packages tracked against the client relationship. Refund and Dispute Management - Full and partial refunds, dispute tracking, and chargeback response managed against the original payment record. Reconciliation, Reporting, and Payouts - Transaction-level fee and refund reconciliation, commission and revenue reporting, and flexible payout schedules that give businesses greater visibility and control over cash flow. The introduction of Yocale Pay advances the financial technology and payment strategy previously disclosed by Yocale.ai. As adoption and payment volume grow, Yocale Pay has the potential to add transaction-based revenue alongside SaaS subscription revenue, while deepening customer engagement and expanding the transaction data available for reporting and automation. About Yocale.ai Yocale.ai Inc. (CSE: YAI) is an AI-powered operating system for the beauty and wellness industry, serving businesses from independent salons and med-spas to multi-location enterprise wellness brands. Combining vertical SaaS, embedded fintech, data intelligence, and AI automation within a single configurable platform, Yocale.ai unifies customer acquisition, bookings, payments, client engagement, and day-to-day operations, creating a connected operational data foundation for AI-driven automation and decision support across the business. Built on more than a decade of technology development through the Yocale platform, the Company's technology has supported thousands of service providers across more than 22 countries. Yocale.ai is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. For further information Aydin Asli Chief Executive Officer Yocale.ai Inc. 350-889 Harbourside Drive North Vancouver, British Columbia V7P 3S1 Phone: +1 (855) 996-2253 Email: aydin.asli@yocale.ai Website: www.yocale.ai (1) Source: Statista, "Beauty & Personal Care - Worldwide" Market Forecast, https://www.statista.com/outlook/cmo/beauty-personal-care/worldwide Cautionary Notes Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding the Company's product roadmap, platform innovation and development, commercialization of new features, customer adoption, business strategy, future operations, and the Company's long-term growth objectives, as well as statements regarding the rollout, availability and functionality of Yocale Pay and the Company's embedded payments offering, including by country and currency; the potential for embedded payments to generate transaction-based revenue, increase payment volume, deepen customer engagement or expand the transaction data available for reporting and automation; and the Company's relationships with third-party payment providers and processing partners. Forward-looking information is based on management's current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections, including assumptions regarding the Company's ability to execute its business plan, commercialize its technology, continue developing and enhancing its platform, and comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements; the continued availability of, and the Company's ability to maintain its relationships with, third-party payment providers and processing partners; the timing of partner and regulatory approvals; and customer adoption of embedded payments and the resulting payment volumes. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including risks relating to general economic conditions, competition, customer adoption, product development, execution risk, reliance on third-party payment providers and processing partners (including changes to their terms, pricing, availability or performance), changes in payment network rules and in payments, anti-money laundering, privacy and data security regulation in the jurisdictions where the Company operates, fraud, chargebacks and disputes, differences in availability, payment methods and functionality by country, processing partner and merchant eligibility, the Company's ability to generate transaction-based revenue at the levels it expects, and the risks described in the Company's public disclosure documents, including its final prospectus, available on SEDAR+. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable securities laws. Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Studio to Showcase Its Proprietary Content Portfolio at Booth 4233 LAS VEGAS, NV - September 21, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Meridian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MRDN) (“Meridian” or the “Company”), an international developer, licensor and operator of online gaming and e-commerce platforms, today announced that its subsidiary and B2B game development division Expanse Studios (“Expanse”) will exhibit at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas from September 28 to October 1, 2026, at The Venetian Expo, booth 4233. Expanse Studios develops proprietary casino content for Meridian Holdings' own operations and for third-party operators internationally. The studio distributes a portfolio of nearly 100 proprietary titles to more than 1,800 casino brands worldwide, and holds content certifications across more than 15 regulated markets. At G2E the studio will present its newest proprietary titles, including recent slot and crash game releases, to the operators, aggregators and platform partners who attend the show. Over the past year, Expanse Studios has widened its reach through new operator and aggregator partnerships and additional jurisdictional certifications. Its content certifications now span more than 15 regulated markets, including Malta, Portugal, Sweden, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia and Slovenia. These certifications give the studio the regulatory foundation to deploy with operators as commercial agreements are signed across those markets. Meeting at G2E Expanse Studios' commercial team will be available throughout the show. Operators, aggregators and platform partners interested in the studio's portfolio can arrange a meeting in advance at damjan.stamenkovic@expanse.studio, partnerships@expanse.studio or visit booth 4233 directly. About Expanse Studios Expanse Studios, part of Meridian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MRDN), is a B2B iGaming content provider specializing in slots, crash games, turn-based strategies and card games. The studio distributes a portfolio of over nearly 100 proprietary titles to operators across Europe, Latin America and North America, and holds content certifications in multiple regulated European jurisdictions. Learn more at expanse.studio. About Meridian Holdings Meridian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MRDN), headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a B2B and B2C gaming technology group operating across over 25 international regulated markets. The Company’s B2C division is led by Meridianbet Group, an online sports betting and gaming operator founded in 2001 and licensed across Europe, Africa and South America. The Company’s B2B division, comprising game developer Expanse Studios and iGaming platform GMAG, develops, licenses and distributes proprietary gaming platforms and content to a global client base. For more information, visit www.meridian-holdings.com or email ir@meridian-holdings.com. Contacts Investors & Press: Meridian: ir@meridian-holdings.com ICR: meridian@icrinc.com
LOS ANGELES, CA - September 21, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Greenland Mines (NASDAQ: GRML) applauded the announced security agreement among the United States, Denmark and Greenland, which provides for an expanded and enduring U.S. security presence in Greenland and limits the ability of U.S. adversaries to establish military positions or make sensitive investments there. The company said the agreement reinforces Greenland’s growing strategic importance, including its role in supplying critical minerals required for defense, advanced technology and energy security. Greenland Mines highlighted its Sarfartoq and Skaergaard mineral assets, noting that Sarfartoq’s Initial Assessment includes a high-case pre-tax NPV of approximately $2.05 billion. Planned annual neodymium-praseodymium (“NdPr”) oxide production would represent approximately 34% of all NdPr oxide currently refined outside China at 2025 consumption levels. The company believes the projects could contribute to a secure allied critical-minerals supply chain and its broader North Atlantic Critical Metals Corridor vision. To view the full press release, visit: https://ibn.fm/1xXaQ About Greenland Mines Greenland Mines Ltd. is a Western-aligned critical-minerals developer advancing the Sarfartoq neodymium-praseodymium rare earth project in southwest Greenland and the Skaergaard palladium-platinum-gold project in southeast Greenland. The Company’s strategy is focused on advancing high-quality Greenlandic mineral assets capable of supporting diversified and secure Western critical-minerals supply chains. Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to GRML are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/GRML Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
November 17 Event in Wilmington Will Convene Leaders Across Industry, the Military, Government and Research to Strengthen U.S. Defense Manufacturing Capacity WILMINGTON, NC - September 21, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and The Protocase Companies announced they will co-present the inaugural Velocity Summit on November 17, 2026, in Wilmington, NC. The event will convene leaders from industry, the military, government, policy, research, workforce development and the media to discuss acceleration of U.S. defense manufacturing capacity with North Carolina stakeholders at the forefront of the effort. A National Security Challenge Measured in Time America’s defense manufacturing challenge is fundamentally one of speed. The United States has exceptional engineering talent, technology, capital and advanced manufacturing expertise, yet it can take years to translate military requirements into manufactured capability. Production delays, supply chain constraints and limited surge capacity increasingly put national security at risk. Velocity Summit will center on a practical question: how can the United States turn military requirements into manufacturing capability at scale more quickly? Discussions will focus on accelerating production, reducing barriers across the defense industrial base, strengthening supply chains and expanding capacity to build and sustain ships, aircraft, munitions and other critical systems, all with an eye toward NC businesses playing a key leadership role in innovating around current constraints. “We have an extraordinary collection of assets in this state,” said Dr. Doug Milburn, co-founder of Protocase. “The opportunity is to connect those strengths around a common mission. That is what Velocity is intended to begin.” Why North Carolina North Carolina is well positioned to contribute. The Department of Defense has an estimated $79.7 billion annual economic impact in the state, where the military is the second-largest economic sector. North Carolina also has the Southeast’s largest manufacturing workforce - approximately 459,000 jobs - more than 400 aerospace manufacturers, over 100,000 aerospace, aviation and engineering professionals, six major military installations, two deep-water ports, leading research universities and a statewide community college system. “It is the speed at which we can bring those strengths together to meet urgent national security needs,” said Jimmy Hendrix, Director for Regional Programs, North Carolina Military Business Center. “Velocity Summit is about creating the connections and alignment needed to help transform those strengths into faster, more responsive defense manufacturing capacity for the nation.” From Summit to Action Unlike a traditional conference, Velocity Summit is designed to advance practical solutions and durable partnerships among industry, government, academia and the military. NCMBC and The Protocase Companies envision the inaugural event as the beginning of a broader effort to strengthen defense manufacturing and raise the visibility of North Carolina’s industrial capabilities. Here is a new episode of ProtoPod featuring Dr. Doug Milburn of Protocase and Jimmy Hendrix of NCMBC discussing Velocity Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIQd1dHTixo For more information and to register for the event, visit: https://www.ncmbc.us/event/velocity-summit/ About the North Carolina Military Business Center The North Carolina Military Business Center is a statewide business development and technology transition entity of the State of North Carolina, embedded in community colleges and headquartered at Fayetteville Technical Community College. NCMBC leverages military and other federal business opportunities to expand North Carolina’s economy, grow jobs and improve quality of life. About The Protocase Companies The Protocase Companies - comprising Protocase, ProtoSpace Mfg and 45Drives - operate at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and open-source infrastructure. Through a velocity-first approach to engineering and fabrication, the organization helps engineering and technology teams rapidly iterate hardware, validate designs and move toward production on timelines aligned with modern technology and mission requirements. Contact: Jonathan Phillips Protocase@PhillComm.Global View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
DALLAS - September 21, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - A pioneering researcher known for her work to protect the heart and brain during cardiac surgery will be recognized by the American Heart Association at its annual Scientific Sessions in November. Jennifer S. Lawton, M.D., FAHA, formerly the Richard B. Darnall Professor of Surgery and the chief of the division of cardiac surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, and now faculty at the University of Maryland, will receive the 2026 Basic Research Prize from the American Heart Association during its Scientific Sessions 2026 to be held Nov. 6-9, 2026, in Chicago. The Association’s Scientific Sessions is a premier global exchange of the latest scientific advancements, research and evidence-based clinical practice updates in cardiovascular science. Dr. Lawton will be recognized with the award during the Presidential Session on Sunday, Nov. 8. Dr. Lawton, who previously served as vice chair for faculty development, cardiac surgeon-in-charge and chief of the division of cardiac surgery at Johns Hopkins, is internationally recognized for her pioneering translational research focused on myocardial protection and neuroprotection during cardiac surgery. Her laboratory has advanced the understanding of adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium (KATP) channels and the cardioprotective effects of diazoxide, helping uncover novel mechanisms that reduce myocardial injury during ischemia and reperfusion. Her decades of successful translational research includes the first FDA-regulated, first-in-human Phase I Safety and Feasibility Trial of Cardioplegia with Diazoxide (CPG-DZX). Her research investigating neurologic injury during circulatory arrest has advanced the knowledge of protective strategies that are utilized to reduce injury during cardiac surgery. “Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Lawton, whose groundbreaking research has advanced the understanding of myocardial protection and transformed the translation of basic cardiovascular science into therapies that improve patient care,” said Manesh R. Patel, M.D., FAHA, the American Heart Association's 2026-2027 volunteer president, the Richard S. Stack, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Medicine, chief of the division of cardiology and vice president of heart and vascular services at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. “She is an innovative scientist, accomplished surgeon and exceptional leader whose contributions have advanced cardiovascular research and inspire the next generation of physician-scientists.” Among Dr. Lawton's most significant scientific contributions has been defining the mechanisms through which KATP channel activation protects the heart from ischemic injury during cardiac surgery. Her laboratory has received sustained funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the American Heart Association and the Thoracic Surgery Foundation to investigate myocardial protection, neuroprotection during circulatory arrest and novel approaches to reducing cardiac injury. More recently, her research has expanded into brain protection during hypothermic circulatory arrest while continuing to advance innovative therapies for patients undergoing complex cardiac operations. “It is an incredible honor to receive this recognition from the American Heart Association, an organization that has supported numerous projects throughout my career and is a champion supporter of cardiovascular research across the spectrum,” said Dr. Lawton. “I look forward to continuing my journey of scientific discovery, collaboration and improving outcomes for patients through research.” Beyond her research accomplishments, Dr. Lawton has dedicated her career to mentoring future surgeon-scientists. She has trained dozens of medical students, residents, fellows and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom now serve as academic leaders, cardiac surgeons and physician-scientists around the world. She has authored more than 250 scientific manuscripts and has held numerous leadership positions within national surgical organizations, editorial boards and professional societies. She served as deputy editor for the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and on the editorial board of the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, JAMA Cardiology and the European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery. She currently serves as a guest reviewer for multiple other scientific journals and has reviewed grants for the American Heart Association, the NIH and the Leducq Foundation. In addition to her clinical and research leadership, Dr. Lawton has held numerous volunteer leadership roles with the Heart Association, including serving as vice chair of the Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia from 2015 to 2017 and as chair from 2017 to 2019. She chaired the AHA/ACC/SCAI Guideline Writing Committee for Coronary Artery Revascularization from 2019 to 2021, and she also chaired the Heart Association’s Basic Science Surgery Study Section from 2013 to 2015, after serving as co-chair in 2013. Dr. Lawton earned her bachelor's degree from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania, and her medical degree from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia. She completed her general surgery residency and cardiovascular research fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia, followed by a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Penn State Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. She joined Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2016 after serving on the faculty at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for 15 years. Additional Resources: Multimedia is available on the right column of the release link. For more news at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026, follow us on X @HeartNews, #ScientificSessions26. About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. For Media Inquiries: American Heart Association Communications & Media Relations in Dallas: 214-706-1173; ahacommunications@heart.org Michelle Kirkwood: michelle.kirkwood@heart.org For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org and stroke.org View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Study Shows Protection Against Highly Pathogenic Clade I Mpox Virus and Durable CD8+ T-Cell Responses Findings Support GeoVax’s Broader Strategy to Expand the Utility of the MVA Vaccine Platform ATLANTA, GA - September 21, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing vaccines and immunotherapies addressing high-consequence infectious diseases and solid tumor cancers, today announced the publication on bioRxiv of preclinical research demonstrating durable single-dose protection using an enhanced Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) vaccine. The manuscript, “Single-dose Efficacy of a Next-Generation Mpox Vaccine Harnessing an Immunomodulatory Peptide,” reports that a single administration of an enhanced MVA vaccine construct, designated MVA-X, provided durable protection comparable to a conventional two-dose MVA regimen across multiple orthopoxvirus challenge models. Importantly, single-dose MVA-X also protected against lethal challenge with highly pathogenic Clade I mpox virus in a highly susceptible animal model. The research was conducted in collaboration with investigators at Washington State University and funded by GeoVax. The manuscript is available as bioRxiv preprint here. Expanding the Potential of MVA to Single-Dose Regimens MVA has an extensive safety record and is an important vaccine platform for infectious disease preparedness and biosecurity. For mpox prevention, currently recommended MVA-based vaccination generally involves a two-dose regimen. MVA-X was designed to explore the potential for a single-dose approach through modifications intended to enhance the immune response generated following vaccination while preserving the established attributes of the MVA platform. In the reported studies, a single MVA-X vaccination: provided complete protection following lethal and high-dose orthopoxvirus challenge at Days 55, 90 and 150 following vaccination; achieved protection comparable to a conventional two-dose MVA regimen; restricted viral replication and systemic dissemination; generated durable antigen-specific CD8+ T-cell responses despite declining circulating antibody levels; and protected highly susceptible animals against lethal challenge with highly pathogenic Clade I mpox virus. The findings suggest that enhancing early immune priming may provide a strategy for achieving durable MVA-mediated protection following a single vaccination. David Dodd, Chairman and CEO of GeoVax, commented: “Two-dose administration has long been an accepted characteristic of MVA vaccination. These results provide encouraging preclinical evidence that it may be possible to achieve durable protection following a single vaccination utilizing MVA-X. The potential significance of such an innovation is considerable. During an outbreak, reducing a two-dose regimen to a single vaccination could simplify deployment, accelerate completion of vaccination programs and reduce the logistical burden associated with protecting at-risk populations.” Dodd continued: “We also view these findings within a broader effort at GeoVax to expand the utility of MVA as a vaccine platform. We are advancing innovations directed at important considerations in vaccine deployment, including dosing, manufacturing and administration. Our objective is to build upon MVA’s established attributes while developing approaches that could make MVA-based vaccines increasingly practical and deployable for global health, outbreak response and biosecurity.” Mark Newman, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of GeoVax, commented: “These data point toward an innovative approach to augmenting MVA potency and provide support for the important role of the cellular arm of the immune system, particularly CD8-positive T-cell responses, in controlling and clearing orthopoxvirus infection. These findings support further investigation to determine if augmentation of MVA potency can be developed as a next-generation, single-dose vaccine approach for protection against orthopoxvirus infections, with an initial focus on mpox.” Expanding the Utility of the MVA Platform The MVA-X research represents one element of GeoVax’s broader effort to advance the utility of MVA-based vaccines. In parallel with approaches designed to improve immunogenicity and potentially enable single-dose vaccination, GeoVax is advancing continuous cell-line manufacturing and evaluating needle-free microarray patch delivery. Together, these initiatives address three important considerations in vaccine deployment - dosing, manufacturing and administration - with the potential to improve the operational flexibility of MVA-based vaccines, particularly during outbreaks and in global health, resource-constrained and biosecurity settings. About the Research The manuscript, “Single-dose Efficacy of a Next-Generation Mpox Vaccine Harnessing an Immunomodulatory Peptide,” reports the preclinical evaluation of MVA-X, an enhanced MVA vaccine construct. A single MVA-X immunization provided durable protection against lethal orthopoxvirus challenge through Day 150 following vaccination and protected against highly pathogenic Clade I mpox virus in a susceptible mouse model. The studies also demonstrated durable antigen-specific cellular immune responses and provided evidence supporting an important role for CD8+ T cells in viral control. The research was conducted by investigators from Washington State University and GeoVax and funded by GeoVax. The manuscript is publicly available on bioRxiv under DOI 10.64898/2026.07.31.742137. The manuscript is a preprint and has not been certified by peer review. Findings from preclinical animal studies may not be predictive of results in humans. About GeoVax GeoVax Labs, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of vaccines and immunotherapies addressing high-consequence infectious diseases and solid tumor cancers. GeoVax’s priority program is GEO-MVA, a Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA)–based vaccine targeting mpox and smallpox. The program is advancing under an expedited regulatory pathway, with plans to initiate a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in the second half of 2026, to address critical global needs for expanded orthopoxvirus vaccine supply and biodefense preparedness. In oncology, GeoVax is developing Gedeptin®, a gene-directed enzyme prodrug therapy (GDEPT) designed to enhance immune checkpoint inhibitor activity. Gedeptin has completed a multicenter Phase 1/2 clinical trial in advanced head and neck cancer and is being advanced into combination strategies, including planned neoadjuvant and first-line settings. GeoVax maintains a global intellectual property portfolio supporting its infectious disease and oncology programs and continues to evaluate strategic partnerships and funding opportunities aligned with its development priorities. For more information, visit www.geovax.com. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements regarding GeoVax’s business plans. The words “believe,” “look forward to,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors, including whether: GeoVax is able to obtain acceptable results from ongoing or future clinical trials of its investigational products, GeoVax’s immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines can provoke the desired responses, and those products or vaccines can be used effectively, GeoVax’s viral vector technology adequately amplifies immune responses to cancer antigens, GeoVax can develop and manufacture its immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines with the desired characteristics in a timely manner, GeoVax’s immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines will be safe for human use, GeoVax’s vaccines will effectively prevent targeted infections in humans, GeoVax’s immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines will receive regulatory approvals necessary to be licensed and marketed, GeoVax raises required capital to complete development, there is development of competitive products that may be more effective or easier to use than GeoVax’s products, GeoVax will be able to enter into favorable manufacturing and distribution agreements, and other factors, over which GeoVax has no control. Further information on our risk factors is contained in our periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K that we have filed and will file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Company Contact: info@geovax.com 678-384-7220 Media Contact: Jessica Starman media@geovax.com View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Live Presentations and Q&A Across Community and Regional Banking, Wealth Management, Logistics Real Estate, and Digital Assets Companies From US, UK and Canadian Markets Present Live Online, With Replays On Demand NEW YORK, NY - September 18, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - B2i Digital, Inc. invites investors to the Financial Services Virtual Investor Conference, a B2i Digital Featured Conference, taking place online on Thursday, September 24, 2026, and hosted by Virtual Investor Conferences. As the Official Marketing Partner, B2i Digital highlights the conference and the presenting companies to a media network with a monthly audience of 330 million and a community of 1.7 million investors. Event details and presenting company profiles: https://b2idigital.com/sept-24-financial-services-virtual-investor-conference. Register at https://www.virtualinvestorconferences.com/wcc/eh/4814904/category/150615/september-24th-financial-services-virtual-investor-conference?utm_source=b2i&utm_medium=marketing&utm_campaign=0924SeptFinancialServicesVIC. Ledyard Financial Group, Inc. is a New Hampshire bank holding company offering community banking and wealth management. White River Bancshares Company is the holding company for Signature Bank of Arkansas, serving small businesses, families and farms across the state. Potomac Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for Bank of Charles Town, a community bank serving West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle and neighboring Maryland and Virginia counties. Granite Real Estate Investment Trust owns and manages logistics, warehouse and industrial properties across North America and Europe. London BTC Company Limited is a digital asset treasury and mining company that builds a strategic reserve through purchases and in-house mining. Each company presents live for 30 minutes with audience Q&A. Replays will be available on the B2i Digital and OTC Markets YouTube channels. "In financial services, capital allocation is the cornerstone. You can learn more in a live 30-minute presentation than from any boring 30-page deck. That's why we partner with our friends at the VIC and bring our investors onto their platform," said David Shapiro, Chief Executive Officer of B2i Digital, Inc. Presenting Companies as of September 18, 2026 (subject to change): Thursday, September 24 9:30 AM ET: London BTC Company Limited 10:00 AM ET: Ledyard Financial Group, Inc. 10:30 AM ET: Granite Real Estate Investment Trust 11:00 AM ET: White River Bancshares Company 11:30 AM ET: Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Throughout the year, Virtual Investor Conferences feature public companies from exchanges worldwide, including NYSE, Nasdaq, TSX, TSXV, CSE, ASX, LSE, and the OTC Markets. Virtual Investor Conferences is an OTC Markets Group Inc. property. About B2i Digital, Inc. B2i Digital, Inc. partners with conferences, public companies, and capital markets advisors through its Featured Conference, Featured Company, and Featured Expert programs. Its media network spans 800+ news, broadcast, and trade outlets with a 330 million+ combined monthly audience, plus 1.7 million+ followers, 70,000 opt-in email subscribers, and a rolodex of 235,000+ capital markets contacts. That reach gets clients seen; its conferences put them in the room with investors. The Capital Markets Matchmaker℠ takes every story From Marketing to Meetings℠. B2i Digital is headquartered in New York City. Discover more Featured Companies, Featured Experts, and upcoming Featured Conferences at b2idigital.com. 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Investors benefit from direct access to executive management teams and the ability to view presentations live or on demand. Virtual Investor Conferences Contact Information OTC Markets Group Inc. Virtual Investor Conferences www.virtualinvestorconferences.com info@virtualinvestorconferences.com Disclosure & Disclaimer B2i Digital, Inc. is the Official Marketing Partner of the Financial Services Virtual Investor Conference. B2i Digital, Inc. is not an affiliate of Virtual Investor Conferences and is not authorized to represent or act on behalf of Virtual Investor Conferences, in any capacity. Virtual Investor Conferences has not reviewed and approved the content contained on the b2idigital.com website. Content related to any specific company referenced in this release was provided by that company, approved by that company, or obtained from publicly available sources. 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SAN CLEMENTE, CA - September 18, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - The Marygold Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE American: MGLD), a diversified global holding firm with a focus on financial services, today reported financial results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended June 30, 2026. Revenue for fiscal 2026 grew 8% to $25.3 million, from $23.4 million for fiscal 2025. The Company narrowed its net loss to $4.4 million, or a net loss of $0.10 per share, from a net loss of $5.8 million, or a net loss of $0.14 per share, for the prior fiscal year. For the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2026, revenue increased 26% to $6.9 million, from $5.5 million for the year-ago quarter. The Company’s net loss was $3.7 million, equal to a net loss of $0.09 per share, versus a net loss of $1.5 million, equal to a net loss of $0.04 per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Marygold’s net loss for the most recent fourth quarter primarily reflected the write-off of intangible assets of $2.7 million resulting from losses incurred by the Company’s UK financial services business and the impairment of a certain illiquid investment totaling $0.9 million. At the close of fiscal 2026, stockholders’ equity totaled $19.2 million, compared with $23.0 million at the close of fiscal 2025. Total assets at the 2026 fiscal year-end amounted to $24.0 million, versus $30.4 million last year. The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $2.9 million at the end of fiscal 2026, compared with $5.0 million at the end of fiscal 2025. “Our largest operating unit, USCF Investments, delivered strong growth in fiscal 2026, with revenue increasing 23%, fueled by a 41% rise in average assets under management (AUM). Average AUM increased to $4.1 billion for the year, up from $2.9 billion in the prior fiscal year, driven primarily by heightened energy-related commodity prices amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty,” said David Neibert, Chief Operations Officer. “While higher shipping and raw material costs weighed margins across our consumer-facing subsidiaries, operational improvements helped to lower overall losses globally. Leading the way domestically was Original Sprout, which achieved 13% revenue growth and a return to profitability after we successfully transformed our sales strategy to align with changing customer shopping preferences,” Neibert added. Nicholas Gerber, Chief Executive Officer, said, “Fiscal 2026 was a year of purposeful transformation for the Company. We made disciplined, strategic decisions to strengthen our foundation, concentrate resources on our core fund management businesses, and position the company for long-term success. As part of this process, we designated our New Zealand subsidiaries as discontinued operations, meaning we have put them up for sale, while maintaining operational support throughout the transition. We sold our Canadian security business at the start of the year, and we made the painful decision to pause our fintech operations both in the U.S. and the U.K. While the changes we made resulted in substantial non-cash write-offs that produced an operating loss for the year, we’re now positioned to operate with less overhead and expect to be on a path to profitability in the coming fiscal year. We are committed to taking the right actions now in order to secure a return for our shareholders in the long-term.” Business Units The Company’s USCF Investments subsidiary, https://www.uscfinvestments.com/, acquired in 2016 and based in Walnut Creek, Calif., serves as manager, operator or investment adviser to 17 exchange traded products, structured as limited partnerships or investment trusts that issue shares trading on the NYSE Arca. Gourmet Foods, https://gourmetfoodsltd.co.nz/, acquired in 2015, is a commercial-scale bakery that produces and distributes iconic meat pies and pastries throughout New Zealand under the brand names Pat’s Pantry and Ponsonby Pies. Acquired by Gourmet Foods in 2020, Printstock Products Limited, https://www.printstock.co.nz, is a printer of specialized food wrappers and is located in Napier, New Zealand. San Clemente, Calif.-based Original Sprout, www.originalsprout.com, acquired in 2017, produces a full line of hair and skin care products distributed throughout the U.S. and in many regions throughout the world. Marygold & Co. (UK) Limited, https://marygoldandco.uk/, was established in the U.K. in 2021 and operates through two U.K.-based investment advisory business units: Marygold & Co Limited (fka/Tiger Financial and Asset Management), acquired in 2022, http://www.tfam.co.uk/, and Step-by-Step Financial Planners, acquired in 2024, https://www.sbsfp.co.uk/, that manage clients’ financial wealth across a diverse product range. They also offer individuals and businesses in the U.K. a mobile fintech app that provides a high interest rate on deposits and intuitive money management tools. About The Marygold Companies, Inc. The Marygold Companies, Inc. was founded in 1996 and repositioned as a global holding firm in 2015. The Company currently has operating subsidiaries in financial services, food manufacturing, printing, and beauty products, under the trade names USCF Investments, Marygold & Co., Step-By-Step Financial Planners, Marygold & Co. Limited, Gourmet Foods, Printstock Products, and Original Sprout, respectively. Offices and manufacturing operations are in the U.S., New Zealand, and the U.K. For more information, visit www.themarygoldcompanies.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may” “will,” “could,” “should” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to “..expect to be on a path to profitability”, involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Readers should refer to the further detail of the risks disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update or publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Media and investors, for more information, contact: Roger S. Pondel PondelWilkinson 310-279-5965 rpondel@pondel.com Contact the Company: David Neibert, Chief Operations Officer 949-218-8542 dneibert@themarygoldcompanies.com (Financial Tables Follow) THE MARYGOLD COMPANIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data) 2026 2025 Year Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Revenue Fund management - related party $ 21,126 $ 17,135 Beauty products 3,367 2,974 Security systems - 2,471 Financial services 820 854 Revenue 25,313 23,434 Cost of revenue 1,864 3,163 Gross profit 23,449 20,271 Operating expense Salaries and compensation 9,202 10,781 Fund operations 7,773 5,222 General and administrative expense 6,347 8,175 Impairment loss 3,605 - Marketing and advertising 2,296 2,460 Depreciation and amortization 238 468 Total operating expenses 29,461 27,106 Loss from continuing operations (6,012) (6,835) Other income (expense): Interest and dividend income 365 1,384 Interest expense (67) (1,166) Other income (expense), net 909 (939) Total other income (expense), net 1,207 (721) Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (4,805) (7,556) Benefit from income taxes 277 1,562 Net loss from continuing operations (4,528) (5,994) Net income from discontinued operations 157 174 Net loss $ (4,371) $ (5,820) Weighted average shares of common stock Basic and diluted 42,956 41,701 Net loss per common share Basic and diluted $ (0.10) $ (0.14) THE MARYGOLD COMPANIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except per share data) June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,880 $ 5,004 Accounts receivable, net (of which $2,684 and $1,281, respectively, due from related parties) 2,892 1,778 Inventories 1,051 928 Prepaid income tax and tax receivable 814 833 Investments, at fair value 7,848 7,829 Other current assets 513 1,046 Total current assets 15,998 17,418 Restricted cash - 51 Property and equipment, net 22 609 Operating lease right-of-use asset 429 599 Goodwill - 2,206 Intangible assets, net - 937 Deferred tax assets, net 3,599 3,440 Assets held for sale 2,517 2,821 Other assets 1,414 2,339 Total assets $ 23,979 $ 30,420 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 3,364 $ 3,224 Operating lease liabilities, current portion 314 307 Advance from buyer of Brigadier Security Systems - 720 Purchase consideration payable, current portion - 257 Note payable, current portion - 1,268 Total current liabilities 3,678 5,776 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 154 341 Deferred tax liabilities, net - 221 Liabilities associated with assets held for sale 921 1,095 Total long-term liabilities 1,075 1,657 Total liabilities 4,753 7,433 STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 50,000 shares authorized; Series B: 13 shares issued and outstanding at both June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively - - Common stock, $0.001 par value; 900,000 shares authorized; 42,712 and 42,818 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively 42 42 Additional paid-in capital 15,270 15,167 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 87 (420) Retained earnings 3,827 8,198 Total stockholders’ equity 19,226 22,987 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 23,979 $ 30,420 View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
VERAXA has appointed Raju Willener as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Willener brings more than 30 years of international experience spanning investment banking, corporate finance, asset management and capital markets. His appointment comes as VERAXA advances its proprietary BiTAC platform and a pipeline centered on antibody-drug conjugates and T-cell engagers. VERAXA has reported encouraging early data for its BiTAC technologies, including an in-vitro proof of concept for its BiTAC-ADC platform. LOS ANGELES, CA - September 18, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - VERAXA Biotech (NASDAQ: VRXA), an emerging leader in designing novel cancer therapies, has appointed Raju Willener as chief financial officer, adding a finance executive with more than three decades of international capital-markets experience as the biotechnology company works to advance its oncology pipeline. The appointment is effective immediately. Willener will report to Chief Executive Officer and co-founder Christoph Antz, Ph.D. (https://ibn.fm/Eibml). Willener’s career spans investment banking, corporate finance, asset management and strategic leadership across the United States, Europe and Asia. Before joining VERAXA, he served as director of corporate development at Exentis Group AG and became its… Read More Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to VRXA are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/VRXA Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
LOS ANGELES, CA - September 18, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE) a technology-driven mortgage lending and home equity platform, announced a collaboration with Emmy Award-winning Loft 100 Studios on a new 45-minute “Bizumentary” examining forces reshaping mortgages and homeownership, including affordability, interest rates, housing inventory and emerging approaches to mortgage lending and home equity. The production combines documentary storytelling with perspectives from business leaders, homebuyers, homeowners, property investors and other industry participants. The first release is expected to receive national distribution through BizTV, American Life Network and American Forces Network starting the week of Sept. 21, providing access to a potential audience of approximately 90 million viewers across the networks’ combined reach. The program explores how technology, automation, alternative underwriting, mortgage products and new approaches to accessing home equity could reshape financing for homebuyers, homeowners and property investors. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/HKBFz About Beeline Beeline is a digital mortgage and financial technology company focused on transforming the way consumers access mortgage financing and home equity solutions through technology, automation and a streamlined digital experience. Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to BLNE are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/BLNE Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - September 18, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) (the “Company” or “Western Star”) is pleased to announce results from the Phase 2 soil geochemical survey at its Rowland Tungsten Property in Elko County, Nevada, USA. The survey has defined two discrete, spatially coherent tungsten-in-soil anomalies, each expanding the zones around historical workings. Blake Morgan, the CEO and President of Western Star, stated, “These results show the methodical exploration approach is paying off. We have defined two significant soil anomalies over the historical workings and extended the recognised footprint well beyond them. Northern Zone B is the tighter of the two, a compact cluster elongate to the northeast, sitting within the modelled intrusive. Rowland Main is the larger footprint, and its best sample, 0.53% WO3, lies 250 metres from the nearest historical working on ground with no recorded past activity. That is the part that interests us most: the strongest result came from ground nobody has tested.” Key Highlights: 315 soil samples collected across the Rowland Tungsten Property including a highly anomalous value of 4,240 ppm W (0.53% WO3) at sample R079. Two discrete tungsten-in-soil anomalies defined: the Rowland Main anomaly and the Northern Zone B anomaly. Rowland Main anomaly: 18 samples with anomalous values across a footprint of approximately 190 by 630 metres. The highest-grade sample also carries 66.9 ppm Sn, the highest tin value in the survey. Northern Zone B anomaly: 13 anomalous samples across 190 by 190 metres, peaking at 228 ppm W - located close to rock-chip samples RO-18-01 to RO-18-03, which returned 0.35% to 1.22% WO3 as announced in July 2026. The Northern Zone B anomaly lies within the modelled intrusive body resolved by the Company’s three-dimensional magnetic inversion, while the Rowland Main anomaly is associated with an interpreted magnetic-high lineament. Soil geochemistry from the nearby White Star Tungsten Project (253 samples) remains pending and will be reported when received. Phase 2 Soil Geochemical Survey Results The Phase 2 soil survey comprises 315 samples, collected across the Rowland Tungsten Property on lines spaced approximately 100 metres apart with a sample spacing of 25 to 50 metres. The programme was designed to provide continuous geochemical coverage across the property to refine the targets as we progress to drilling. Click Here Figure 1: Tungsten-in-soil results across the Rowland Tungsten property shown over a 1 m LiDAR hillshade and the historical geological mapping of Coats (1964, USGS Bulletin 1141-M). Rowland Main Anomaly The larger of the two anomalies lies around the historical Rowland Main workings from which the Company reported a high-grade rock-chip assay of 4.02% WO3 in July 2026. Eighteen samples define a footprint of approximately 190 metres east-west by 630 metres north-south, elongate north-northeast. Six samples exceed 100 ppm W, headlined by R079 at 4,240 ppm W and supported by R082 (422 ppm W), R119 (373 ppm W), R116 (215 ppm W), R078 (176 ppm W) and R120 (110 ppm W). Sample R079 also returned 66.9 ppm Sn against a survey median of 2.8 ppm, the highest tin value recorded in the survey, and a tungsten-tin association consistent with a greisen-modified skarn system. Northern Zone B Anomaly The second anomaly covers an area of 200m x 200m. The peak value is 228 ppm W at sample R188, supported by R155 (174.5 ppm W), R217 (136.5 ppm W), R156 (110.0 ppm W) and R218 (105.5 ppm W). The anomaly is centered on the rock-chip samples RO-18-01, RO-18-02 and RO-18-03, which returned 0.35%, 1.22% and 0.54% WO₃ respectively, as announced by the Company in July 2026. The anomaly is developed over tactite and calc-silicate hornfels and Prospect Mountain quartzite. Relationship to Geophysics and Historical Workings The two anomalies occupy different geophysical settings. Most of the strongest soil samples in the Northern Zone B area lie within the modelled intrusive body resolved at a susceptibility threshold of 0.010 SI by the three-dimensional magnetic inversion completed by East Coast Consulting, and the anomaly centre lies close to an interpreted magnetic-low lineament. The Rowland Main anomaly lies outside the modelled intrusive footprint and is associated with an interpreted magnetic-high lineament. Next Steps The soil geochemical results will be integrated with the completed UAV magnetic survey, the three-dimensional magnetic inversion and the rock-chip and channel assay results announced in July 2026 to advance drill target generation across the consolidated Jarbidge-Charleston tungsten footprint. Soil geochemistry from the nearby White Star Tungsten Project remains at the laboratory, and the Company will provide further updates as those results are received and interpreted. Click Here to see Figure 2: The two tungsten-in-soil anomalies, shown on a 1 m LiDAR hillshade against the modelled intrusive body and the interpreted magnetic-high and magnetic-low lineaments from the Company’s three-dimensional magnetic inversion. Sample Assay Results Click here to see Table 1: Selected tungsten-in-soil results from the Phase 2 survey, Rowland Tungsten Property. Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC): Soil samples were collected and submitted to a certified independent laboratory, ALS Global, for preparation and analysis. Samples were dried at a maximum of 60 degrees C and screened to minus 180 microns (preparation code PREP-41), and analysed for 32 elements including tungsten by lithium borate fusion and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (method ME-MS81). Lithium borate fusion was selected because tungsten is refractory and partial digestions under-report tungsten hosted in scheelite and wolframite. WO3 values presented in this news release are calculated from elemental tungsten (W) results using a conversion factor of 1.2611. Chain-of-custody protocols were maintained throughout. Quality control comprised field duplicates inserted at a rate of approximately one in 32 samples, together with the certified reference materials, blanks and duplicates inserted by the laboratory in each analytical batch. Soil geochemical values represent surficial dispersion and are not, and should not be interpreted as, indicative of grade or of any mineral resource. Qualified Person The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Jasper Mowatt, a consultant to the company and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Mowatt is not independent of the company. About Western Star Resources Western Star Resources is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and advancement of mineral properties, with a growing strategic emphasis on tungsten and critical minerals in the United States. The company is advancing a portfolio of past-producing tungsten assets in Nevada and New Mexico while maintaining additional exploration exposure through its Western Star property in British Columbia. Contact Information: Blake Morgan, Director, President and CEO blake@acvc.vc Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information”. In particular references to the acquisition, future work programs or expectations on the quality or results of such work programs are subject to risks associated with operations on the property, exploration activity generally, equipment limitations and availability, as well as other risks that we may not be currently aware of. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
By Meg Flippin, Benzinga DETROIT, MICHIGAN - September 18, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Will the Federal Reserve continue to raise interest rates or keep them steady? That is the big question weighing on investors' minds heading into 2027. After all, inflation remains higher than the Fed’s target, and unemployment is at a healthy 4% - typically considered prime reasons for the Fed to intervene by many. Yet economists and some Fed reserve governors are split on whether a rate hike will be enough to tame rising prices in the stores and at the pump, pointing to the war in Iran and tariffs, rather than underlying problems. Meanwhile, the White House would like new Fed chair Kevin Warsh to at the very least keep rates steady, if not cut them, even though the odds of an interest rate cut were already slim when the Fed met on September 15 and 16. All of this uncertainty is adding to volatility in the markets and causing income-seeking investors to pay careful attention. Historically, if the Fed raises rates, cash investments like savings accounts, money market funds and new bonds pay more income, but older bonds and growth stocks could take a hit. If the Fed keeps rates steady, the stock market might stabilize, but cash earnings stop growing. In an unpredictable market like this, an actively managed ETF can adjust on the fly to help keep income flowing without taking on extra risk. Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF Seeks Income And Capital Appreciation That’s what the portfolio managers of the Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF (NYSE: BNDS) are doing on the daily to try to maximize the returns for its income-seeking investors. BNDS is an actively managed ETF whose primary objective is to maximize income, with a secondary objective to extract capital appreciation. Per the fund, the underlying elevated yield is generated by investing at least 80% of its total assets in fixed-income securities. Primarily, the team aims to achieve this via fixed-income securities — mostly corporate bonds. The fund is geared toward sectors and issuers that feature strong cash flows and pricing power. When deciding which fixed-income securities to include in the fund, the management team uses a flexible mix of quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate relative value opportunities across fixed-income markets. BNDS then applies a layer of fundamental analysis to the issuers themselves, reviewing things like enterprise value, capital ratios and operating metrics to determine the company’s financial health and ability to service debt. Actively Managed Approach In Uncertain Times What sets BNDS apart from many other income-focused ETFs is that it is actively managed, which enables it to do things like opportunistically employ an option-writing strategy to enhance income. While high-yield bond funds can be volatile, especially when there’s so much uncertainty around the Fed, the fund’s managers believe that by adding options into the mix, the volatility can translate into higher premiums for option sellers and thus an additional source of income. Distributions with BNDS are monthly, which increases the convenience, and the fund has a 30-day SEC yield of 8.01% as of September 9, 2026.* While actively managed ETFs may seem like a rare find in the age of self-directed investing, they can gain increasing importance when market volatility and uncertainty are high. Sure, individual investors can do their own research and build a portfolio, but that requires time, knowledge and skill, all of which the team at Infrastructure Capital can take care of for their investors. BNDS is structured to seek and extract asymmetric income-generating opportunities. And because the financial services provider commands decades of experience, it knows what to look for - and what pitfalls to avoid. Experience Matters At the helm of BNDS is Jay D. Hatfield, founder, CEO and portfolio manager of Infrastructure Capital Advisors. With nearly three decades of experience across investment banking, hedge fund management and portfolio construction, Hatfield has consistently focused on income-generating securities and companies tied to real assets like energy infrastructure and real estate. Before launching Infrastructure Capital, he co-founded NGL Energy Partners and managed income-oriented portfolios at SAC Capital (now Point72) and Zimmer Lucas Partners. That deep background matters. Infrastructure Capital reports that Hatfield's career has been defined by identifying undervalued credit opportunities and structuring strategies to extract reliable cash flows. For BNDS, this translates into a disciplined approach to corporate bond selection, combined with tactical enhancements like option writing. Current times can feel uncertain, especially when it comes to what the Fed will do next with interest rates. Sure, investors can go it alone, but if they want to maximize their income strategy with the help of options and do it with seasoned, experienced professionals in an affordable and efficient manner, then BNDS may be worth checking out. To learn more about the Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF (BNDS), click here. Featured image from Shutterstock. *Infrastructure Capital Advisors expects to declare future distributions on a monthly basis. Distributions are planned, but not guaranteed, for every month. For more information about each Fund's distribution policy, its 2026 distribution calendar, or tax information, please visit each Fund's web site for more information. Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please call 800-617-0004 or visit (https://infracapfund.com/bnds) for performance data current to the most recent month end. This content was originally published on Benzinga. Read further disclosures here. This post contains sponsored content and was created in collaboration with a third-party partner. Benzinga is a publisher and does not provide personalized investment advice or act as a broker or dealer. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
TORONTO ONTARIO - September 18, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: LME | OTC: LMEFF | FSE: 5YD) ("LAURION" or the "Company") is pleased to provide shareholders with an update on the environmental, technical and regulatory work supporting the continued advancement of the Company's 100%-owned Ishkōday Gold and Polymetallic Project in the Onaman-Tashota, Beardmore-Geraldton Greenstone Belt of Northwestern Ontario. LAURION is currently advancing two complementary initiatives associated with the historical Sturgeon River Mine: the recovery and remediation of the historical surface waste rock stockpile and the Company’s proposed Advanced Exploration Project focused on dewatering, rehabilitating and evaluating the historical Sturgeon River Mine shaft and underground workings. Over the past five years, LAURION has undertaken a comprehensive program of environmental baseline studies, technical investigations, indigenous and regulatory consultation to characterize existing site conditions and support project planning and applicable regulatory approvals. Background Surface Stockpile Recovery LAURION has submitted an application for a Recovery of Minerals Permit to the Ministry of Energy and Mines, including a Recovery and Remediation Plan, under section 152.1 of Ontario’s Mining Act and Ontario Regulation 463/24. The Sturgeon River Mine surface waste rock stockpile is a legacy of historic mining operations and based on historic and current technical information, contains mineralized material that LAURION is seeking authorization to recover under Ontario's regulatory framework for the recovery of minerals. The material currently exists on surface as a result of decades-old operations and its recovery is not expected to require new infrastructure, mining or underground development. The proposed work would involve the recovery of minerals from the historical surface waste rock stockpile through removal and off-site processing of the material, followed by remediation of the stockpile area in accordance with applicable provincial standards. These activities take into consideration, and are supported by, the assessment of potential environmental effects and identification of appropriate environmental protection and remediation measures. Shaft Dewatering and Advanced Exploration Separately, LAURION is advancing its plans to rehabilitate the historical Sturgeon River Mine shaft to facilitate further evaluation and exploration of the historical in-situ resource potential. The historical mine workings include a vertical shaft extending approximately 642 metres below surface and 15 historical underground levels. The mine has remained flooded since historical operations ceased, with approximately 114,000 cubic metres of static water previously estimated to be contained within the underground mine workings. The proposed Advanced Exploration Project would involve removal of the existing shaft cap, rehabilitation of the shaft collar and installation of a temporary exploration headframe and hoisting plant to allow for safe access, controlled dewatering of the shaft, and progressive rehabilitation of the shaft and existing underground levels. Once safe underground access has been established, LAURION intends to undertake underground exploration drilling and sampling to further evaluate the deposit and mineralized system. No commercial mineral production or ore processing is currently proposed as part of the Advanced Exploration Project. To facilitate the evaluation and exploration of the historical underground workings, LAURION is currently preparing a Permit to Take Water (“PTTW”) application for the dewatering activities to submit to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), with a submission target for Q4 2026. Given the proposed volume of water taking, a detailed hydrogeological impact assessment will be completed to characterize the proposed taking and assess potential effects on surrounding groundwater and surface water resources. The assessment is expected to provide the technical basis for the proposed dewatering program and associated PTTW application. In parallel, LAURION is advancing other regulatory requirements necessary to undertake the proposed Advanced Exploration Project activities, including the preparation of an Advanced Exploration Closure Plan in accordance with Ontario’s Mining Act. Additional environmental approvals are also being advanced, as applicable, for project components, including mine water treatment and discharge, air and noise emissions, and associated project infrastructure. The applicable Advanced Exploration Closure Plan and additional environmental approval submissions are targeted for early 2027. Environmental Baseline Program Over the past five years, LAURION has commissioned and completed a comprehensive program of independent environmental baseline studies to support project planning and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements for the proposed surface stockpile recovery and Advanced Exploration Project. The program was designed to establish a detailed understanding of existing environmental conditions, support project design, inform the development of appropriate environmental protection, mitigation and remediation measures, and provide a baseline against which potential project-related environmental effects can be assessed and monitored. The environmental baseline studies completed to date include: Terrestrial ecology, species at risk and bat studies - surveys and assessments to characterize terrestrial habitat and evaluate the potential presence of protected species, including bat populations, within and surrounding the project area; Aquatic and benthic studies - characterization of aquatic conditions and benthic communities to establish baseline conditions of surrounding waterbodies and support the assessment of potential effects associated with water-related activities at the site; Groundwater and surface water studies - multi-year monitoring and characterization of groundwater and surface water quality and conditions within and surrounding the project area, providing baseline information against which any future changes can be assessed; Shaft water and hydrogeological studies - characterization of conditions associated with the flooded historical mine workings to inform planning and assessment of the proposed dewatering program; and Archaeological studies - completion of a Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment to identify areas of archaeological potential and inform the need for any subsequent assessment associated with the proposed project footprint. Together, these studies provide a foundation for ongoing regulatory review and permitting activities, and will inform the development of project-specific environmental management, monitoring, mitigation and remediation measures. Environmental studies and monitoring programs will continue to be refined, as appropriate, as project planning and regulatory review activities progress. Indigenous and Stakeholder Consultation LAURION has continued to engage with applicable Indigenous communities regarding the progression of the Ishkōday Project, including the proposed transition to advanced exploration through dewatering of the historical mine shaft, as well as the recovery and off-site processing of the existing surface waste rock stockpile. Project and permitting updates, including discussions regarding the advanced exploration permitting pathway, baseline studies, stockpile processing and shaft access, are being advanced through the Indigenous Joint Steering Committee. Project-specific consultation and engagement with Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek First Nation (AZA), Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation (BNA), and Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation (BZA) has been initiated and will continue to inform project planning, design and permitting activities. In addition, as part of the Closure Plan process, LAURION will provide public notice of the proposed Closure Plan in accordance with the direction of the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) in Ontario and the requirements of Ontario Regulation 35/24. The public consultation process will include public meetings. Management Commentary “Five years of rigorous, independent environmental baseline work is not a small undertaking, and I am proud of the diligence our team and consultants have brought to this work,” said Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin, President and CEO of LAURION. “This stockpile represents decades-old mining waste sitting on surface today. Recovering potentially economic residual mineralization within the stockpile, and doing so responsibly, is exactly the kind of value-additive, environmentally sound project our shareholders should expect from LAURION. We've taken the time to build a comprehensive picture of site conditions before asking the Ministry to authorize this work, and we believe that thoroughness will serve both the project and the communities around it well as the applications move through review.” “Beyond the surface stockpile project, the proposed dewatering and rehabilitation of the historical Sturgeon River shaft is an equally important initiative for LAURION," added Ms. Le Sueur-Aquin. “Historical records indicate the presence of gold-bearing structures on multiple underground levels that were not fully explored prior to the cessation of mining activities in 1942. Subject to regulatory approvals, the proposed dewatering program is expected to provide safe underground access for geological mapping, sampling and evaluation, allowing our technical team to better understand the mineralized system. It is also anticipated that the program will facilitate the rehabilitation of a long-standing legacy mine hazard under regulatory oversight. This phase of work is exploratory in nature, and no ore will be mined, processed or sold as part of the proposed dewatering program.” Comments from Blue Heron Environmental “Blue Heron has been pleased to support LAURION with the environmental baseline studies and permitting work required to advance the Ishkōday Project,” said Linda Byron, Director at Blue Heron Environmental. “We appreciate the hard work and commitment demonstrated by the LAURION team throughout this process and are excited to see the Company take this important next step in moving the project forward.” Qualified Person The technical contents of this press release have been reviewed and approved by Dr. Trevor Boyd, Ph.D., P.Geo., a consultant to LAURION and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). Dr. Boyd is independent of the Company within the meaning of NI 43-101. About LAURION LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (LME), OTCQB (LMEFF), and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (5YD), and is a mid-stage Canadian mineral exploration company, focused on advancing the 100%-owned Ishkōday Gold and Base Metal Project in Northern Ontario. The Ishkōday Project covers approximately 57 km² within the prolific Beardmore–Geraldton and Onaman–Tashota Greenstone Belts and hosts a single 6.0 km by 2.5 km mineralised corridor. Historical and modern exploration programs have completed over 98,000 metres of drilling, confirming a large and evolving gold-rich base metal mineral system. LAURION’s strategy emphasizes disciplined, data-driven exploration, systematic technical advancement, integrated geological modelling, and responsible capital allocation. The Company is focused on strengthening geological confidence, expanding the scale of the mineral system, and positioning the project for a potential future Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”). LAURION continues to evaluate opportunities that may enhance project development flexibility, including potential non-dilutive initiatives such as the evaluation of historical surface stockpile processing. The Company’s objective is to build technical clarity, scale, and long-term project value before monetization, ensuring that future development decisions or strategic opportunities are supported by strong geological foundations and reduced execution risk. Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin, President and CEO of LAURION, is the Company’s largest shareholder, holding 17,221,306 common shares, reflecting strong alignment between management and shareholders. For Further Information, Contact: LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin – President and CEO Tel: 1-705-788-9186 Fax: 1-705-805-9256 Douglas Vass - Investor Relations Consultant Email: info@laurion.ca Website: http://www.LAURION.ca Follow us on: X (@LAURION_LME), Instagram (laurionmineral) and LinkedIn Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding future events including with respect to LAURION's business, operations and condition, management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions, the Company’s ability to advance the Ishkōday Project and achieve the Company’s strategic and technical objectives (within the above-stated timeframes, if at all), including with respect to the Company’s expectations regarding the MRE, the timing and the Company’s expectations regarding the permitting applications and submissions described in this press release, the nature, focus, timing and potential results of the Company's exploration, drilling and prospecting activities, including the Company’s planned recovery and remediation activities and the proposed Advanced Exploration Project, as referenced in this press release, and the statements regarding the Company’s exploration or consideration of any possible strategic alternatives and transactional opportunities, as well as the potential outcome(s) of this process, the possible impact of any potential transactions referenced herein on the Company or any of its stakeholders, and the ability of the Company to identify and complete any potential acquisitions, mergers, financings or other transactions referenced herein, and the timing of any such transactions. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual events and future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements could differ materially from those projected herein including as a result of a change in the trading price of the common shares of LAURION, the failure to obtain the consents, permits and/or approvals from applicable governmental bodies, regulators and Indigenous communities, required in connection with the Company's strategic and technical objectives, the risk that additional drilling may not support the preparation of an MRE, the TSX Venture Exchange or any other applicable regulator not providing its approval for any strategic alternatives or transactional opportunities, the interpretation and actual results of current exploration activities, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future prices of gold and/or other metals, possible variations in grade or recovery rates, failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated, the failure of contracted parties to perform, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry, delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of exploration, as well as those factors disclosed in the Company’s publicly filed documents. Investors should consult the Company’s ongoing quarterly and annual filings, as well as any other additional documentation comprising the Company’s public disclosure record, for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to these forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. Subject to applicable law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICE PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE CONTENT OF THIS NEWS RELEASE. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
GUGLINGEN, GERMANY - September 17, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - The hep global Group is restructuring its management team for the next phase of development: Martin Vogt (44) is taking over the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately. He succeeds company founder Christian Hamann (55), who is stepping down from the CEO role at his own request after nearly 17 years but will remain with the management team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Hamann had already assumed responsibility for the finance division in May 2026. With this succession plan, which has been carefully prepared over the long term, hep global is committed to continuity in corporate leadership and a clear distribution of management responsibilities. Martin Vogt has been with the hep global Group since early 2024 and most recently served as Chief Project Officer, overseeing global project development. In this role, he played a key role in the strategic and operational advancement of the project business. As CFO, Christian Hamann will focus on the financial management of the company. The management team is rounded out by Georg von Eichendorff Strachwitz, who has served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) since 2021. “I am very grateful for the trust of our employees, customers, and partners over the past 17 years,” says Christian Hamann. “As an international developer of solar energy projects, we have made a significant contribution to the energy transition since our founding. Martin Vogt is a leader who knows our company, our markets, and our strategic priorities very well. At the same time, I will remain closely connected to hep global as CFO and will focus on the company’s financial management. This allows us to establish clear lines of responsibility while ensuring continuity in corporate leadership.” “I would like to thank our founders, Christian Hamann and Thorsten Eitle, as well as the other shareholders, for their trust and their extraordinary contribution to building and successfully establishing our company,” says Martin Vogt. “hep global has many years of experience in the international development of solar energy projects and an established platform in our core markets. In recent years, we have consistently adapted our organizational and cost structures to changing market conditions. In doing so, we have laid the groundwork for the next phase of development. Our focus remains clear: We want to further strengthen our position as a reliable partner for the development of solar and battery storage projects. To this end, we are committed to continuity in our strategy and management, a focus on our core European markets, and targeted new growth initiatives.” About the hep global Group The hep global Group is an internationally active specialist in the development of solar projects and battery energy storage systems (BESS). For more than 15 years, the owner-managed company from Baden-Württemberg has been developing and planning renewable energy projects, mainly in Europe, Japan and North America. Its strategic focus is on greenfield developments and the integration of BESS. The hep global Group employs around 120 people worldwide with subsidiaries in Germany, Italy, Poland, the USA, Canada and Japan. Press contact: Evelyn Kilinc RomerstraBe 3 D-74363 Guglingen Tel.: +49 7135 93446-759 E-Mail: presse@hep.global www.hepsolar.com Investor contact: Christian Hamann RömerstraBe 3 D-74363 Guglingen Tel.: +49 7135 93446-0 E-Mail: greenbond@hep.global www.hepsolar.com Financial press contact: Frank Ostermair, Linh Chung IR4value GmbH Karl-Hromadnik-Str. 14 81241 Munchen Tel.: +49 211 178047-20 E-Mail: linh.chung@ir4value.de www.ir4value.de View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
LEVERKUSEN and DORTMUND, GERMANY - September 17, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Elmos Semiconductor SE (FSE: ELG), a leading manufacturer of mixed-signal semiconductors for the automotive industry, has extended the supply agreement for the Dortmund wafer fab ("fab") and will have access to significantly increased capacity at the fab until at least 2028, enabling the company to secure additional wafer capacity in the current allocation environment. “Extending our supply agreement for the fab in Dortmund is a highly attractive solution for Elmos. We are securing additional wafer capacity and further strengthening the reliability of our supply. Against the backdrop of strong global demand for semiconductor manufacturing capacity, this represents an important strategic advantage for us,” explains Dr. Arne Schneider, CEO of Elmos Semiconductor SE. The importance of semiconductors in vehicles continues to grow structurally. Global megatrends such as electrification, autonomous and assisted driving, increasing connectivity and digitalization, as well as rising requirements for safety, comfort and energy efficiency, are driving the continuous growth of semiconductor content in vehicles and ensuring sustained high demand for Elmos' innovative solutions. At the same time, demand for wafer manufacturing capacity for high-voltage technologies is rising sharply, driven by the continued expansion of data centers and AI infrastructure. With the extended supply agreement, Elmos is addressing these developments at an early stage. The company is increasing its available wafer capacity and further strengthening the resilience of its supply chain. The additional capacity from the Dortmund fab complements Elmos' agreements with its foundry partners. The company is thus consistently pursuing its fabless strategy, combining access to the advanced manufacturing technologies of its foundry partners with greater availability of established manufacturing capacity in Dortmund. “In the current allocation environment, securing additional wafer capacity is an important strategic building block,” adds Dr. Schneider. Contact Elmos Semiconductor SE Ralf Hoppe, CIR (Corporate Investor Relations, Communications & ESG) Mobile: +49 151 5383 7905 Email: invest@elmos.com About Elmos Elmos has been developing intelligent microchip solutions for over 40 years, primarily for the automotive industry. As a fabless company and specialist for analog mixed-signal ICs, Elmos makes the mobility of the future safer, more comfortable and more efficient. The innovative products of Elmos enable reliable driver assistance systems, intelligent sensors, efficient motors and new LED lighting concepts in modern vehicles. As a market leader in cutting-edge applications, Elmos is powering global megatrends such as autonomous driving, electromobility and software-defined vehicles. Note This release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions and estimates made by the Elmos management. Even though we assume the underlying expectations of the forward-looking statements to be realistic, we cannot guarantee the expectations will prove right. The assumptions may carry risks and uncertainties, and as a result actual events may differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause such differences are changes in general economic and business conditions, fluctuations of exchange rates and interest rates, the introduction of competing products, lack of acceptance of new products, and changes in business strategy. Elmos neither intends nor assumes any obligation to update its statements with respect to future events. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
The company reported continued growth of its SSi Mantra surgical robotic system, with installations reaching 238 as of September 8, 2026, with the installed base now spanning 12 countries, following recent launches in Colombia and Sri Lanka and further international expansion. The company said cumulative SSi Mantra procedures reached 14,103, a 79% increase from 7,885 at the end of 2025. Pediatric applications continue to expand, including a robotic kidney procedure performed on a 45-day-old infant in India using 5-millimeter instruments. SS Innovations reported 188 cumulative robotic telesurgeries as of August 31, alongside long-distance procedures connecting surgeons and patients across countries. The company expects FDA review of its 510(k) submission by the end of Q1 2027 and believes EU CE marking for SSi Mantra could be obtained by the end of 2026. LOS ANGELES, CA - September 17, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - SS Innovations International (NASDAQ: SSII), a developer of innovative surgical robotic technologies, is reporting continued growth in the use of its SSi Mantra surgical robotic system, with the company’s installed base and procedure count increasing as it expands into new countries and surgical applications. In an update issued September 10, the company said 238 SSi Mantra systems were installed as of September 8, up 42% from 168 at the end of 2025. Procedures performed with the system reached 14,103, representing a 79% increase from 7,885 at year-end. The company also said approximately 1,500 physicians have now been trained on SSi Mantra, which has been used in… Read More Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to SSII are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SSII Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Integration Will Strengthen Market-data Infrastructure as Hypercall Expands Crypto and Real-world Asset Options on Hyperliquid SINGAPORE - September 17, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Hypercall, the 24/7 on-chain options exchange built on Hyperliquid, announced today that it is integrating institutional-grade oracle feeds from Block Scholes into its options infrastructure. The integration will provide Hypercall with market data designed to support the pricing and risk management of options across crypto and, as the platform expands, real-world assets. Hypercall offers fractional options with no minimum trade size, giving traders access to defined-risk positions without the contract-size constraints common in traditional options markets. The platform connects directly to Hyperliquid’s perpetual markets, allowing market makers to hedge options exposure through one of the largest on-chain derivatives venues. As Hypercall expands the assets and markets available through its exchange, reliable reference data becomes increasingly important to pricing, execution and risk management. Block Scholes’ oracle feeds will serve as a market-data input within Hypercall’s infrastructure, supporting the development of options markets across a broader range of underlying assets. “Building a serious global options market on-chain requires market data that can meet the same standard as the trading infrastructure around it,” said Jake Sylvestre, Founder of Hypercall. “Block Scholes has built institutional-grade derivatives data and oracle infrastructure across some of the most important crypto markets. Integrating those feeds gives Hypercall a stronger foundation as we expand from crypto into a much broader universe of assets.” Block Scholes provides market data, analytics and oracle infrastructure spanning spot, perpetuals, futures and options markets. Its offerings include reference pricing, implied volatility surfaces and risk analytics delivered through APIs and on-chain and off-chain oracle solutions. Block Scholes’ crypto options data is also available through the Bloomberg Terminal. The company is extending its oracle infrastructure into real-world assets, providing pricing and market data for tokenized traditional assets as institutional markets increasingly move on-chain. That expansion aligns with Hypercall’s roadmap to support a broader range of equity, index, crypto and RWA options. The integration brings together Hypercall’s 24/7 options infrastructure and Block Scholes’ derivatives-data capabilities as both companies work to expand the market infrastructure available for on-chain financial products. About Hypercall Hypercall is a 24/7 on-chain options exchange built on Hyperliquid. The platform offers fractional options with no minimum trade size and connects options trading directly to Hyperliquid’s perpetual markets for hedging. Hypercall is building toward a broader market spanning crypto, equities, indices and real-world assets. About Block Scholes Block Scholes is a derivatives intelligence company providing institutional-grade market data, analytics and oracle infrastructure. Its products span spot, perpetuals, futures and options markets and are delivered through APIs and on-chain and off-chain infrastructure to exchanges, DeFi protocols and institutional market participants. Contact Jonathan Phillips Hypercall@PhillComm.Global View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
BOXABL recently began trading on the Nasdaq, marking the latest stage in the company’s ongoing expansion of its factory-built housing platform. The company is applying advanced manufacturing, automation and AI to standardize home production and improve construction efficiency. BOXABL is directly addressing major issues of the large but troubled U.S. housing market, including persistent affordability challenges and an estimated multi-million-unit housing shortage. The company’s modular platform is designed to support single-family homes, multifamily developments, hotels, and mixed-use projects. While the small and highly affordable Casita is its initial product, the company is already developing larger housing units and modular configurations for broader residential and commercial applications. BOXABL’s business model plans to combine home production with complementary services including financing, insurance, and maintenance. LOS ANGELES, CA - September 17, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - BOXABL (NASDAQ: BXBL), an innovative technology construction company addressing the U.S. and ultimately global housing crisis, has entered a new phase of its corporate development following its recent listing on the Nasdaq, providing public market investors with exposure to a company seeking to modernize residential construction through factory-built modular housing. The Nasdaq listing comes as housing affordability and supply remain among the most significant long-term challenges facing the U.S. residential market. BOXABL is positioning its manufacturing platform around those foundational issues by moving much of the homebuilding process from construction sites into a controlled factory environment in ways intended to improve… Read More Cautionary Note Regarding the Business Combination and Capital Structure. BOXABL Inc. became a publicly traded company through a business combination with FG Merger II Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, completed in July 2026, with the shares beginning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol BXBL on July 20, 2026. Companies that become public through special purpose acquisition transactions may be subject to risks including share price volatility, dilution, limited operating history as a public company, and redemption-related capital reductions. In July 2026 the Company filed a universal mixed shelf registration statement that would permit it to offer up to $500,000,000 of securities over time; any such issuance would be dilutive to existing holders. References to capital raised since inception and to the number of investors are as disclosed by the Company. Readers should review the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, including its periodic reports, in full. 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Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to BXBL are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/BXBL Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
DALLAS - September 17, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - The emerging public health field of food is medicine (FIM) experienced a rapid acceleration in the number of research studies published and substantial progress in advancing public policy. These trends demonstrate the growing potential for healthcare-integrated nutrition interventions to improve health outcomes cost effectively, according to a new report from the American Heart Association's Health Care by Food(TM) initiative. The annual report, Advances in the Food Is Medicine Field 2026, offers a comprehensive review of 57 research studies published between July 2025 and June 2026, representing a 68% increase from the previous year and signaling a rapidly expanding scientific evidence base. Notably, the number of published randomized controlled trials, considered the gold standard in medical research, quadrupled in just one year. As scientific evidence of FIM’s public health impact continues to grow, so does government investment: 16 states now have approved or are considering Medicaid waivers supporting food is medicine programs. Six states are using Medicaid managed care in lieu of services (ILOS) authority to provide FIM services and federal policymakers increased food is medicine funding by $24 million in the FY2026 spending bill, representing a more than fourfold increase since FY2024, the report finds. The report cites state Medicaid evaluations found that FIM programs were associated with lower hospitalization or inpatient service use, lower emergency department use and reductions in healthcare costs. Continued evaluation will help identify how program design, eligibility, duration and delivery models affect outcomes. "Food is medicine science has moved beyond the question of whether these interventions are feasible and effective to how they can be most beneficial for individual patients and communities," said Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heart Association. "Today's evidence is helping answer which interventions work best, for whom, under what circumstances, and how healthcare systems can implement them effectively to meaningfully improve health cost effectively." Strongest evidence yet for medically tailored meals and groceries Among the report's most significant findings, medically tailored meals (MTMs) and medically tailored groceries (MTGs) showed particularly promising results across multiple studies. Researchers found growing evidence that these interventions can improve blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c and other cardiometabolic risk factors, with stronger signals often observed when paired with nutrition counseling, community health worker support or other complementary services. The report states that further research is needed to understand the specific role these services may play in improving health outcomes. "The science of food is medicine is rapidly developing,” said Kevin Volpp, MD, PhD, American Heart Association’s Health Care by Food scientific lead and Ralph and Beth Johnston Muller Director of the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine and the Wharton School. “The next phase of research will focus on matching the type and design of a food is medicine intervention to a patient’s needs, preferences and circumstances - an essential step in continuing to increase engagement and sustained impact." Personalized, patient-centered approaches emerging as key success factor The report finds that successful food is medicine programs often go beyond providing food. The strongest outcomes were seen in programs that combined food support with services such as nutrition counseling, diabetes self-management education, motivational interviewing, community health worker support and care navigation. The studies examined in the report found growing evidence that participant preferences, cultural relevance, convenience and flexibility play critical roles in program engagement and effectiveness. Many newer interventions are designed around patient needs and preferences, reflecting the field's shift toward more personalized care models. From feasibility to effectiveness The report concludes that the field is entering a more mature phase, shifting from questions about feasibility toward questions of optimization, implementation, financing and sustainability. While important research gaps remain, the growing body of evidence is helping healthcare leaders, policymakers and payers make more informed decisions about integrating food-based interventions into healthcare delivery. "Collectively, these studies help shift the field from asking whether food is medicine can improve health outcomes toward a focus on how food is medicine should be designed, targeted, implemented and sustained to achieve meaningful impact," the report concludes. The American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, launched the Health Care by Food initiative in 2023. The initiative works to improve health and reduce the burden of diet-related chronic diseases by integrating evidence-based nutrition interventions into healthcare systems. About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. For Media Inquiries: 214-706-1173 Jennifer Keeler, jennifer.keeler@heart.org For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org and stroke.org View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
AUSTIN - September 18, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - The Texas-headquartered American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone, everywhere, and the Alzheimer’s Association, the leading voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer's care, support and research, have filed an amicus brief supporting the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT), a voter-approved initiative to advance research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The filing comes as litigation has delayed implementation of the groundbreaking initiative approved through Proposition 14 in November 2025. The measure passed with nearly 70% of the vote. The brief requests the Court of Appeals for the Fifteenth Judicial District affirm the trial court’s dismissal of this case in its entirety based on the following arguments: Proposition 14 builds on a proven Texas model for medical research. DPRIT will advance research of critical importance to the health of Texans. Continued delay in implementing DPRIT is contrary to the public interest. This investment is important because nearly 460,000 Texans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, affecting families, caregivers and communities across the state. DPRIT is also an investment in the Texans who don't have cognitive impairment today. Research is what moves prevention, risk reduction and early detection from promising to proven - and what determines how the next generation ages. “Texas voters sent a clear message when they approved Proposition 14: families facing Alzheimer’s and other dementias cannot afford to wait. Every day of delay slows discovery, stalls the recruitment of top researchers to the state and pushes improved treatments and diagnosis further out of reach,” said Joanne Pike, DrPH, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association. “DPRIT is an investment in what comes next: better prevention, earlier detection and a generation that grows older with more control over its brain health. We will keep working to see it succeed, because what it discovers will reach families far beyond Texas." The American Heart Association advocated for the passage of Proposition 14 and supports DPRIT because evidence shows heart health and brain health are deeply interconnected. Many of the same risk factors that increase the likelihood of heart disease and stroke, including high blood pressure, tobacco use, physical inactivity and obesity, are also linked to premature cognitive decline and dementia. The Alzheimer's Association supported the legislation that established DPRIT and led the voter education campaign that carried Proposition 14. That work rests on decades of engagement with state lawmakers and a grassroots network of advocates and community partners across Texas, and the Association is committed to seeing the voters' mandate fulfilled. "Breakthroughs don't happen by accident - they happen when communities make a long-term commitment to science, innovation and the people whose lives depend on them,” said Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association. ”The fight against Alzheimer’s and dementia is one of the most urgent public health challenges of our time, and progress depends on our willingness to invest in science before families run out of options. That’s exactly the opportunity Texas voters embraced through Proposition 14.” Voter-approved Proposition 14 provides $3 billion to DPRIT over 10 years, making it the largest state investment in brain health research in U.S. history. In calling for a swift resolution of the legal challenges standing in the way of this life saving and life changing research, the Heart Association and Alzheimer’s Association and the many patients and families we represent remain committed to working with the Texas lieutenant governor, other state elected officials and research and public health institutions across the state to implement DPRIT and initiate this investment to accelerate progress in brain-health research. Additional Resources: Amicus brief (doc) American Heart Association news release - https://newsroom.heart.org/news/several-cvd-conditions-risk-factors-linked-to-alzheimer-s-risk-notably-low-blood-pressure (June 2026) American Heart Assoication information - Brain Health About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. About the Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900. For Media Inquiries - 214-706-1173 American Heart Association: Shelly.Hogan@heart.org Alzheimer’s Association: 312.335.4078, Media@alz.org For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) View the original release on www.newmediawire.com
Mineral Exploration Company Is Drilling in British Columbia and Has Acquired an Advanced Phosphate Project in Utah First Assay Results Are Due in September, With an Updated Mineral Resource Estimate Expected in the Fourth Quarter NEW YORK, NY - September 17, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - B2i Digital, Inc. announced Canadian Phosphate Limited (ASX: CP8 | OTCQB: CPHOF) as its newest Featured Company. The Australian company is building a phosphate business across North America, in a mineral the United States, Canada and the European Union each classify as critical. B2i Digital will introduce the company to its network of retail and institutional market participants, with a full Canadian Phosphate profile coming to b2idigital.com. "Canada imports about $2 billion of phosphate fertilizer a year and mines none of its own phosphate. It makes its own nitrogen and potash, so phosphate is the gap," said David Shapiro, Chief Executive Officer of B2i Digital, Inc. "Canadian Phosphate is drilling in British Columbia right now and closed on a Utah project next door to one of Simplot's mines in July. It's an impressive team, and our job is to put them in front of US investors." The company holds 100% of the Wapiti and Fernie projects in British Columbia and, since July, 100% of the Diamond Mountain project in Utah. A 3,000-meter drilling program is underway at Wapiti under Dahrouge Geological Consulting. On September 8, 2026, the company reported that it had extended the phosphate-bearing seam to about 9 kilometers on the eastern limb, materially improving its understanding of the geology, geometry and structure of the Wapiti deposit. Assays are due in September, with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate under the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Code expected in the fourth quarter. Diamond Mountain sits on state-owned land about 35 kilometers northeast of Vernal, Utah, adjacent to Simplot's 4 million tonne per year Vernal phosphate mine. In August the company added a US listing, trading on the OTCQB Venture Market under CPHOF alongside its listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The current work program is funded from a rights issue and placement completed in the second quarter, in which every one of the company's directors took part. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Gleeson spent 20+ years in agribusiness across Australia, Asia, North America and Europe. The board adds Blackwood Capital co-founder Stuart Richardson as Non-Executive Chairman, 35-year financial adviser Malcolm Weber, and Peter Doyle, a Canada-based mining veteran who joined in the second quarter. "Our strategy is to build a vertically integrated, mine-to-market phosphate business across North America," said Gleeson. "The drilling underway at Wapiti and the Diamond Mountain acquisition in Utah are both part of that build. Working with B2i Digital lets us explain the plan to a much broader group of North American investors." About B2i Digital, Inc. B2i Digital, Inc. partners with conferences, public companies, and capital markets advisors through its Featured Conference, Featured Company, and Featured Expert programs. Its media network spans 800+ news, broadcast, and trade outlets with a 330 million+ combined monthly audience, plus 1.7 million+ followers, 70,000 opt-in email subscribers, and a rolodex of 235,000+ capital markets contacts. That reach gets clients seen; its conferences put them in the room with investors. The Capital Markets Matchmaker℠ takes every story From Marketing to Meetings℠. B2i Digital is headquartered in New York City. Discover more Featured Companies, Featured Experts, and upcoming Featured Conferences at b2idigital.com. 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