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Release – Bitcoin Depot Acquires the Assets of Regional Bitcoin ATM Operator, Instant Coin Bank

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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Advances Bitcoin Depot’s Nationwide Expansion Strategy and Market Consolidation Efforts

ATLANTA, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM (“BTM”) operator and leading fintech company, today announced its acquisition of Instant Coin Bank, a regional BTM operator with locations throughout Texas and Oklahoma. The acquisition strengthens Bitcoin Depot’s footprint in the South-Central United States and supports the Company’s long-term growth strategy.

“Instant Coin Bank is a strong strategic fit in a region where we continue to see sustained demand for convenient, secure cash-to-crypto access,” said Bitcoin Depot CEO Scott Buchanan. “This transaction allows us to further expand our presence in Texas and surrounding markets while applying operational expertise and compliance infrastructure to integrate their network efficiently. As we continue to consolidate a highly fragmented industry, acquisitions like this support our goal of building the most reliable and accessible BTM platform nationwide.”

Instant Coin Bank’s ATM network will be fully integrated into Bitcoin Depot’s platform in the coming weeks, with all locations transitioning to Bitcoin Depot branding, and there will be no service disruption for its customers. Existing machines will retain their core functionality while gaining access to Bitcoin Depot’s 24/7 customer support, an established compliance program, and ongoing investments in technology and consumer protection.

“We started this company with the goal to provide simple, reliable access to crypto in our local communities,” said Obada Alhaj, President of Instant Coin Bank. “Joining Bitcoin Depot allows that mission to continue on a much larger scale. Their market expertise, operational capabilities, and commitment to compliance will enhance the experience for both our customers and location partners.”

Since becoming the first U.S. Bitcoin ATM operator to go public in July 2023, Bitcoin Depot has demonstrated its ability to expand internationally while maintaining a focus on compliance, access, and customer experience. Over the last year, the Company announced several key retail partnerships, an enhanced compliance program, multiple strategic acquisitions, and additions to its growing Bitcoin treasury.

The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. For more information, visit https://bitcoindepot.com.

About Bitcoin Depot
Bitcoin Depot Inc. (Nasdaq: BTM) was founded in 2016 with the mission to connect those who prefer to use cash to the broader, digital financial system. Bitcoin Depot provides its users with simple, efficient and intuitive means of converting cash into Bitcoin, which users can deploy in the payments, spending and investing space. Users can convert cash to bitcoin at Bitcoin Depot kiosks in 47 states and at thousands of name-brand retail locations in 31 states through its BDCheckout product. The Company has the largest market share in North America and operates over 9,000 kiosk locations globally as of August 2025. Learn more at www.bitcoindepot.com.

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These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination; future global, regional or local economic and market conditions; the development, effects and enforcement of laws and regulations; our ability to manage future growth; our ability to develop new products and services, bring them to market in a timely manner and make enhancements to our platform; the effects of competition on our future business; our ability to issue equity or equity-linked securities; the outcome of any potential litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries; and those factors described or referenced in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that we do not presently know or that we currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect our expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our assessments to change.

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Investors 
Cody Slach
Gateway Group, Inc. 
949-574-3860 
BTM@gateway-grp.com

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Brenlyn Motlagh, Ryan Deloney 
Gateway Group, Inc.
949-574-3860 
BTM@gateway-grp.com

Source: Bitcoin Depot Inc.

Released January 13, 2026

U.S. Inflation Cools in December as Core Prices Rise at Slowest Pace Since 2021

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

U.S. inflation showed further signs of cooling in December, offering fresh evidence that price pressures across the economy are continuing to moderate as the year comes to a close. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, core consumer prices rose at their slowest annual pace since March 2021, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady in the near term.

On a core basis—excluding the volatile food and energy categories—prices increased 0.2% from November and rose 2.6% compared with a year earlier. That annual reading matched November’s figure and marked the weakest pace of core inflation in nearly five years. Headline inflation, which includes all categories, rose 0.3% month over month and 2.7% year over year, in line with economists’ expectations.

While inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s long-term 2% target, the steady downward trend over the past year has eased concerns that elevated prices could derail economic growth. Policymakers have increasingly signaled that inflation now poses less of a threat than a potential slowdown in the labor market, a view supported by recent economic data.

Economists pointed to signs that underlying inflation pressures are genuinely cooling. Stephen Brown, an economist at Capital Economics, noted that December’s softer core reading came despite some price rebounds following unusually weak data in October and November. This, he said, suggests that inflation momentum has meaningfully slowed rather than temporarily paused.

The CPI report follows last week’s December jobs data, which showed the unemployment rate pulling back from a four-year high. Together, the inflation and labor market reports have strengthened investor confidence that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at its January 27–28 policy meeting. Futures market data from CME Group now indicate a roughly 95% probability that rates will remain steady.

A closer look at the report revealed mixed price trends for households. Food inflation remained a notable pressure point, with food prices rising 0.7% in December, outpacing overall inflation. Five of the six major grocery store food categories posted monthly increases, including grains, dairy, fruits, and beverages. Only meat prices declined, slipping 0.2% during the month.

Offsetting some of those pressures were declines in several key core categories. Used car and truck prices fell 1.7% in December, while airline fares dropped 0.5%. Transportation services overall also declined by 0.5%, helping keep core inflation contained.

Energy prices provided additional relief. Gasoline prices plunged 5.3% in December amid falling oil prices, contributing to a 2% monthly decline in the energy index. These declines helped temper headline inflation despite higher food costs.

Nationwide chief economist Kathy Bostjancic described the report as “very encouraging,” adding that it supports expectations that lingering tariff-related pressures on goods prices will fade in 2026. As inflation continues to cool and economic growth remains resilient, markets and policymakers alike appear increasingly confident that the worst of the inflation surge is firmly in the past.

Release – Ocugen to Host Webcast on Thursday, January 15 at 8:30 a.m. ET to Discuss OCU410 Phase 2 Clinical Trial Data

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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January 13, 2026

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MALVERN, Pa., January 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Ocugen, Inc. (“Ocugen” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: OCGN), a pioneering biotechnology leader in gene therapies for blindness diseases, today announced that it will host a conference call and live webcast with KOLs and Ocugen executive leadership to discuss data from the first half of patients completing one year since treatment in the OCU410 Phase 2 ArMaDa clinical trial at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 15, 2026. OCU410 is the Company’s novel modifier gene therapy candidate for geography atrophy secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration.

Study investigators leading the webcast include:

Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS, Director of Clinical Research, and Director of Fellowship at Sierra Eye Associates and Clinical Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Jay Chhablani, MD, Vitreo-Retina Specialist at the University of Pittsburgh Eye Center
Lejla Vajzovic, MD, FASRS, Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of CME-Ophthalmology, Duke University School of Medicine

Attendees are invited to participate on the call using the following details:

Dial-in Numbers: (800) 715-9871 for U.S. callers and (646) 307-1963 for international callers
Conference ID: 7783588
Webcast: Available on the events section of the Ocugen investor site

A replay of the call and archived webcast will be available following the event on the Ocugen investor site.

About Ocugen, Inc.
Ocugen, Inc. is a pioneering biotechnology leader in gene therapies for blindness diseases. Our breakthrough modifier gene therapy platform has the potential to address significant unmet medical need for large patient populations through our gene-agnostic approach. Unlike traditional gene therapies and gene editing, Ocugen’s modifier gene therapies address the entire disease—complex diseases that are potentially caused by imbalances in multiple gene networks. Currently we have programs in development for inherited retinal diseases and blindness diseases affecting millions across the globe, including retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, and geographic atrophy—late stage dry age-related macular degeneration. Discover more at www.ocugen.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

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AVP, Head of Communications
Tiffany.Hamilton@ocugen.com

SKYX Platforms (SKYX) – Joining NVIDIA Connect

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Patrick McCann, CFA, Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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NVIDIA partnership elevates SKYX’s technology profile. SKYX joined the NVIDIA Connect Program, gaining access to NVIDIA’s cloud and AI ecosystem to support development of its All-In-One Smart Platform. Management described the relationship as “game-changing,” reinforcing SKYX’s positioning as a technology platform company.

The Smart Platform is designed to be the ceiling-based hub of the home. The SkyPlatform embeds connectivity, safety, and intelligence into a single ceiling-based hub, combining Wi-Fi, voice and app control, speakers, thermostat functions, emergency lighting, and safety features. The platform is designed to be compatible with leading smart assistants such as Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa, simplifying how homes adopt and manage connected technology.

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SelectQuote (SLQT) – Extended Maturities Enhances Balance Sheet Flexibility

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Patrick McCann, CFA, Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Extended maturity. The company completed a comprehensive refinance that extends its primary debt maturities to January 2031, removing the prior 2027 overhang. The new $325M senior secured term loan and $90M revolver replace the legacy structure and provide a multi-year runway. We view this as a structural reset that repositions the balance sheet to be better-aligned with the company’s long-term growth strategy.

Cost of capital improvements. The new facility delivers immediate interest savings on the revolver (SOFR + 400 bps versus SOFR + 500 bps previously) and embeds a clear path to lower term-loan pricing. The term loan begins at SOFR + 650 bps, with step-downs to SOFR + 600 bps and ultimately SOFR + 550 bps as leverage and Cash EBITDA improve. Operating performance will now have the potential to directly translate into interest savings.

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ONE Group Hospitality (STKS) – Releases Preliminary 4Q and FY25 Sales Results

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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4Q25. Preliminary total GAAP revenues for 4Q25 are expected to be approximately $207 million, a 6.8% decrease from $222 million in 4Q24 and below the $223 million consensus estimate. This decline was primarily driven by RA Sushi and Kona Grill closures as part of the portfolio optimization and the change in the Company’s fiscal year. The Grill closures are expected to reduce total GAAP revenues by approximately 2.4%, representing 35% of the expected total GAAP revenue decline.

Calendar Impacts. The fiscal calendar change to 4 equal quarters in 2025 created timing differences that impacted quarterly comparisons: 4Q25 had 91 days versus 92 days in 4Q24. Additionally, the New Year’s Eve holiday shifted from fiscal 2025 to fiscal 2026. The exclusion of New Year’s Eve in the current year impacted total GAAP revenues by approximately 2.5%, representing 37% of the expected total GAAP revenue decline. Fourth quarter comparable sales are expected to decrease by approximately 1.8%.

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Kelly Services (KELYA) – Trust To Sell Controlling Stake; Kelly Adopts Shareholders Rights Plan

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) connects talented people to companies in need of their skills in areas including Science, Engineering, Education, Office, Contact Center, Light Industrial, and more. We’re always thinking about what’s next in the evolving world of work, and we help people ditch the script on old ways of thinking and embrace the value of all workstyles in the workplace. We directly employ nearly 350,000 people around the world and connect thousands more with work through our global network of talent suppliers and partners in our outsourcing and consulting practice. Revenue in 2021 was $4.9 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and let us help with what’s next for you.

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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A Surprise Sale. Yesterday morning, Kelly Services announced that last Friday, the Terence E. Adderley Revocable Trust K notified Kelly’s Board that it entered into a definitive agreement to sell its entire holding, which constitutes 92.2% of the voting Class B common stock, to a private party. In an amended Schedule 13D filing after the market closed yesterday, the buyer was identified as Hunt Equity Opportunities.

A Large Premium. Hunt is purchasing the 3,039,940 B shares held by the Trust for $106 million, or the equivalent of $34.87/sh. The B shares closed on Friday at $8.86. Historically, the A and B shares have traded in tandem, although there have been periods in which one class has outpaced the other. There is a potential $15.2 million additional payout if the market capitalization of Kelly is equal to or greater than $1.2 billion at any time over the next 48 months. The deal is expected to close by the end of January.

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Alliance Entertainment Holding (AENT) – Another Exclusive Partnership

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Jacob Mutchler, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Amazon MGM Studios partnership. Notably, on January 12, the company announced an exclusive multi-year home entertainment licensing agreement with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution. Furthermore, the partnership positions the company as the sole physical media distributor for Amazon MGM titles across DVD, Blu-ray, UHD/4K, and premium collector options in the U.S. and Canada.

Extensive catalog. Notably, Amazon MGM Studios has a number of favorable releases this year, including Fallout Season 2 and Mercy. Additionally, the new releases build on an extensive content catalog, which includes globally recognized franchises such as James Bond and Rocky, as well as several other popular titles, including The Silence of the Lambs and Legally Blonde.

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DOJ Opens Case Against Fed Chair Powell

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed Sunday that the U.S. Department of Justice has issued grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve, opening a case that could potentially lead to a criminal indictment against him. The development marks a dramatic escalation in tensions between the central bank and the Trump administration, with Powell characterizing the move as part of an ongoing pressure campaign over interest rate policy.

According to Powell, the subpoenas are tied to his testimony before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee in June, where he addressed scrutiny surrounding cost overruns in the Federal Reserve’s headquarters renovation project. Powell has consistently disputed claims that the renovation involved luxury features or legal violations, stating that public reports and political accusations have been inaccurate and misleading.

In a recorded statement released Sunday night, Powell suggested the DOJ’s action goes beyond a factual dispute over his testimony. Instead, he framed the case as a response to the Federal Reserve’s refusal to align interest rate decisions with political demands.

“The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public,” Powell said, “rather than following the preferences of the President.”

Powell emphasized that the issue at stake is whether monetary policy will continue to be guided by economic data and evidence, or whether it will be shaped by political pressure and intimidation. He defended his tenure at the Fed, noting that he has served under both Democratic and Republican administrations and has consistently followed the Fed’s congressional mandate to promote maximum employment and stable prices.

The DOJ subpoenas come after months of increasingly public conflict between Powell and President Trump. The president has repeatedly criticized the Fed for not cutting interest rates aggressively enough, despite the central bank beginning to ease policy in late 2025. After holding rates steady for much of the year, the Fed implemented three quarter-point rate cuts in September, October, and December, bringing the benchmark rate to a range of 3.5% to 3.75%.

The dispute has also centered on the Federal Reserve’s headquarters renovation in Washington, D.C. Trump has accused Powell of mismanagement and suggested the project’s cost ballooned to more than $3 billion — a figure Powell disputes. In July, Trump made a rare visit to the Fed’s headquarters, publicly clashing with Powell over the scope and cost of the renovations.

Powell testified to lawmakers that there were no luxury additions such as special elevators, rooftop gardens, or water features, countering allegations from administration officials that the project was “ostentatious” or unlawful.

President Trump told NBC News Sunday night that he was unaware of the DOJ probe. However, he reiterated criticism of Powell’s leadership, arguing that interest rates remain too high. When asked whether the investigation was intended to pressure the Fed, Trump denied the suggestion.

Market analysts warn that the case could have broader implications. Krishna Guha of Evercore ISI described the situation as an unprecedented confrontation, noting that how policymakers, investors, and Congress respond could determine whether Federal Reserve independence remains firmly protected.

The Justice Department has not publicly commented on the subpoenas. For now, Powell says he intends to continue leading the central bank as confirmed by the Senate, warning that the use of criminal investigations in monetary policy disputes could undermine institutional credibility.

“Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats,” Powell said, as the case places the Fed at the center of a historic legal and political clash.

Release – Vince Holding Corp. Provides Holiday Sales Results

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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01/12/2026

Holiday Period Total Net Sales Increased 5.3% vs. Last Year Led by 9.7% Growth in Direct-to-Consumer Segment

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Vince Holding Corp., (Nasdaq: VNCE) (“VNCE” or the “Company”), a global retail platform, today announced sales for the nine-week holiday period ended January 3, 2026.

Holiday Sales Highlights (Unaudited Results for Nine-Week Period Ended January 3, 2026)

Total company net sales increased 5.3% compared to the prior year period
Direct-to-Consumer segment sales increased 9.7% compared to the prior year period
Wholesale segment sales decreased 2.7% compared to the prior year period

Brendan Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer of VNCE commented, “Our direct-to-consumer segment continues to deliver exceptional results, building on the strong momentum from our strategic investments in customer experience enhancements and e-commerce capabilities. Within wholesale, we have continued to see strong performance at the register with key partners helping to offset disruption in receipt flow with Saks Global given current dynamics. This overall performance, combined with our disciplined approach to balancing strategic pricing changes, promotional activity, and cost management, demonstrates the strength of our business model. As we look ahead, we will continue to execute and deliver on our strategic priorities that we believe will position us well for long-term profitable growth.”

Based on holiday sales performance, total company net sales have trended in line with prior guidance and Adjusted EBITDA as a % of Net Sales and Adjusted Operating Income as a % of Net Sales have trended in line with the higher end of prior guidance ranges for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2025.

The Company continues to monitor developments with its wholesale partner, Saks Global, and guidance does not reflect any outcome of its reported status. Saks Global represented less than 7% of total company net sales as of Fiscal 2024.

The holiday sales results reported in this press release are unaudited and preliminary. These amounts are based on currently available information and are subject to change following the completion of any customary financial closing procedures for the fiscal quarter ending January 31, 2026.

ICR Conference
As previously announced, the Company will be presenting at the 28th Annual ICR Conference today, Monday, January 12, 2026, at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. The audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live on the investor relations section of the Company’s website, http://investors.vince.com/.

ABOUT VINCE HOLDING CORP.

Vince Holding Corp. is a global retail platform that operates the Vince brand women’s and men’s ready to wear business. Vince, established in 2002, is a leading global luxury apparel and accessories brand best known for creating elevated yet understated pieces for every day effortless style. Vince Holding Corp. operates 46 full-price retail stores, 14 outlet stores, and its e-commerce site, as well as through premium wholesale channels globally. Please visit www.vince.com for more information.

Forward-Looking Statements: This document, and any statements incorporated by reference herein contain forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, our current expectations about possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company and are indicated by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “plan,” “target,” “project,” “forecast,” “envision” and other similar phrases. Although we believe the assumptions and expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these assumptions and expectations may not prove to be correct and we may not achieve the results or benefits anticipated. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of actual results, and our actual results may differ materially from those suggested in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control, including, without limitation: changes to and unpredictability in the trade policies and tariffs imposed by the U.S. and the governments of other nations; our ability to maintain our larger wholesale partners; our ability to maintain adequate cash flow from operations or availability under our revolving credit facility to meet our liquidity needs; general economic conditions; restrictions on our operations under our credit facilities; our ability to improve our profitability; our ability to accurately forecast customer demand for our products; our ability to maintain the license agreement with ABG Vince, a subsidiary of Authentic Brands Group; ABG Vince’s expansion of the Vince brand into other categories and territories; ABG Vince’s approval rights and other actions; our ability to realize the benefits of our strategic initiatives; the execution of our customer strategy; our ability to make lease payments when due; our ability to open retail stores under favorable lease terms and operate and maintain new and existing retail stores successfully; our operating experience and brand recognition in international markets; our ability to remediate the identified material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting; our ability to comply with domestic and international laws, regulations and orders; increased scrutiny regarding our approach to sustainability matters and environmental, social and governance practices; competition in the apparel and fashion industry; the transition associated with the appointment of new chief executive officer and new chief financial officer; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; seasonal and quarterly variations in our revenue and income; the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights relating to the Vince brand; our ability to successfully conclude remaining matters following the wind down of the Rebecca Taylor business; the extent of our foreign sourcing; our reliance on independent manufacturers; our ability to ensure the proper operation of the distribution facilities by third-party logistics providers; fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials; the ethical business and compliance practices of our independent manufacturers; our ability to mitigate system or data security issues, such as cyber or malware attacks, as well as other major system failures; our ability to adopt, optimize and improve our information technology systems, processes and functions; our ability to comply with privacy-related obligations; our status as a “controlled company”; our status as a “smaller reporting company”; and other factors as set forth from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including those described under “Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. We intend these forward-looking statements to speak only as of the time of this release and do not undertake to update or revise them as more information becomes available, except as required by law.

Investor Relations Contact:

ICR, Inc.
Caitlin Churchill, 646-277-1274
Caitlin.Churchill@icrinc.com

Source: Vince Holding Corp.

Release – SKYX Announces it will Supply its Technologies to Enable a New Luxury Waterfront Smart Home Community Development in North Carolina as it Continues to Grow its Market Penetration

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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January 12, 2026 09:23 ET | Source: SKYX Platforms Corp.

The Waterfront Smart Home Community Lake Shore Reserve is Located on the Hickory Lake in Granite Falls, North Carolina Nearby Microsoft’s Upcoming 1,385 Acres Mega Park and will include 140 Luxury Smart Single-Family Homes

SKYX is Expected to Supply its All-In-One Smart Home Platform Hub Comprising its NVIDIA AI Ecosystem with over 10,000 Units Including its Advanced Smart Plug & Play Technologies, Ceiling Lighting, Ceiling Fans, Recessed Lights, Down Lights, EXIT Signs, Emergency Lights, Indoor and Outdoor Wall Lights Among Other Advanced Smart Products

SKYX’s Technologies Expansion Provides Additional Opportunities for Future Recurring Revenues Through Interchangeability, Upgrades, AI Services, Monitoring, Subscriptions, Among Others

MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a SKYX Technologies) (the “Company” or “SKYX”), a highly disruptive smart home platform technology company with over 100 pending and issued patents globally and 60 lighting and home décor websites, with a mission to make homes and buildings become safe and smart as the new standard, today announced that it will supply and enable its advanced smart plug and play technologies to a luxury smart home residential development project Lake Shore Reserve on Hickory Lake in Granite Falls, North Carolina. The first phase of the project will include 140 luxury smart single-family homes.

The project will comprise luxury amenities including swimming pools, a state-of-the-art gym, modern meeting conference facilities, pickleball courts, nature walking trails, landscaped green spaces, and more.

SKYX is expected to provide its all-in-one smart home platform hub, integrated with the NVIDIA AI ecosystem, including over 10,000 units of its advanced and smart plug & play technologies, ceiling lighting, recessed lights, downlights, wall lights, EXIT signs, and EMERGENCY lights, plug-in LED backlight mirrors among other SKYX products.

1Majestic Development Co. luxury home founders and developers have over 20 years of experience in building luxury homes and developments in North Carolina and Florida among other locations. 1Majestic Development Co. is a partnership comprised of Robert Anderson, founder of ABH Construction, and One dwell Developers Group led by Ron Dable and Dror Tohar.

Majestic Group Project in North Carolina

1Majestic Development Co. General Partner, Ron Dable, said; “We are excited to collaborate with SKYX and bring their innovative technologies into our waterfront Lake Shore Reserve Granite Falls project. Our focus has always been on creating modern, high-quality living spaces that enhance the daily lives of our homeowners. By integrating SKYX’s advanced smart home AI-driven plug-and-play solutions, we are raising the standard of safety, convenience, and design for our communities.”

Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman, of SKYX Platforms, said; “We are happy to work with luxury home developers 1Majestic Group on this exciting and unique smart home waterfront community. We look forward to collaborating with them to enhance home values while creating smarter, safer, and advanced homes of the future.”

For information about the Lake Shore Reserve development Click Here.

To view SKYX’s Technologies demo video Click Here.

About SKYX Platforms Corp.

As electricity is a standard in every home and building, our mission is to make homes and buildings become safe-advanced and smart as the new standard. SKYX has a series of highly disruptive advanced-safe-smart platform technologies, with over 100 U.S. and global patents and patent pending applications. Additionally, the Company owns 60 lighting and home decor websites for both retail and commercial segments. Our technologies place an emphasis on high quality and ease of use, while significantly enhancing both safety and lifestyle in homes and buildings. We believe that our products are a necessity in every room in both homes and other buildings in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit our website at https://skyplug.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Certain statements made in this press release are not based on historical facts but are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “evaluate,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target” “view,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements reflect the Company’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which have outcomes difficult to predict and may be outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully launch, commercialize, develop additional features and achieve market acceptance of its products and technologies and integrate its products and technologies with third-party platforms or technologies; the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of its products and technologies as a standard feature, including their use in homes, hotels, offices and cruise ships; the Company’s ability to capture market share; the Company’s estimates of its potential addressable market and demand for its products and technologies; the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to support its operations as needed, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to execute on any sales and licensing or other strategic opportunities; the possibility that any of the Company’s products will become National Electrical Code (NEC)-code or otherwise code mandatory in any jurisdiction, or that any of the Company’s current or future products or technologies will be adopted by any state, country, or municipality, within any specific timeframe or at all; risks arising from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other collaborations; the Company’s ability to attract and retain key executives and qualified personnel; guidance provided by management, which may differ from the Company’s actual operating results; the potential impact of unstable market and economic conditions on the Company’s business, financial condition, and stock price; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. There can be no assurance as to any of the foregoing matters. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.

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PCG Advisory
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Release – Alliance Entertainment Named Exclusive Physical Media Distribution Partner for Amazon MGM Studios in North America

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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Deal strengthens Alliance’s leadership in premium home entertainment distribution across major franchises and catalog titles

PLANTATION, Fla., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT), a premier distributor and omnichannel fulfillment partner to the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry, supplying more than 340,000 unique SKUs across music, video, video games, licensed merchandise, and exclusive collectibles to over 35,000 retail and e-commerce storefronts, today announced a new exclusive home entertainment license agreement with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution covering physical media distribution in the United States and Canada.

“Partnering with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution is a milestone for Alliance Entertainment, making us the exclusive distributor of an iconic library and highly anticipated new titles,” said Jeff Walker, CEO of Alliance Entertainment. “We’re combining our scale and tech-driven solutions to meet consumers where they are and redefining the collectibles market with physical releases that truly stand out for fans and collectors.”

With decades of operational excellence and the industry’s largest in-stock assortments, Alliance delivers rapid replenishment, broad visibility, and optimized placement – fueling category growth and ensuring seamless access for consumers. As a powerhouse partner, Alliance combines best-in-class creative and marketing, authoring and manufacturing expertise, and unmatched reach across wholesale, e-commerce, and brick-and-mortar retail.

“Alliance Entertainment brings a proven track record in physical media distribution, retail execution, and collector-focused releases,” said John Migliacci, Director, Digital/Domestic Distribution, Amazon MGM Studios Distribution. “This agreement supports our ongoing commitment to making our films and series available in premium formats across North America, while ensuring strong service levels for both customers and retail partners.”

“Amazon MGM Studios represents an extraordinary combination of iconic franchises, enduring classics, and an exciting slate of upcoming releases,” said Robert Oram, EVP of Alliance Home Entertainment. “We are excited to thoughtfully curate this library and bring it to market through premium physical formats, including collector editions and expanded 4K offerings that honor the storytelling and craftsmanship behind these titles.”

Under the agreement, Alliance will bring new releases such as Fallout Season 2 and Mercy to market, alongside revitalized catalog programs and expanded UHD and Blu-ray assortments. The agreement spans globally recognized franchises such as James Bond and Rocky, as well as acclaimed classics including The Silence of the Lambs and Legally Blonde, ensuring continued availability across major retail and direct-to-consumer channels.

This collaboration reinforces Alliance Entertainment’s leadership in physical media distribution and Amazon MGM Studios’ commitment to meeting consumer and retailer demand.

About Alliance Entertainment

Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT) is a premier distributor and fulfillment partner for the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry. With more than 340,000 unique in-stock SKUs – including over 57,300 exclusive titles across compact discs, vinyl LPs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games – Alliance offers the largest selection of physical media in the market. Our vast catalog also includes licensed merchandise, toys, retro gaming products, and collectibles, serving over 35,000 retail locations and powering e-commerce fulfillment for leading retailers. The company’s growing collectibles portfolio includes Handmade by Robots™, a stylized vinyl figure line featuring licensed characters from leading entertainment franchises. Leveraging decades of operational expertise, exclusive licensing partnerships, and a capital-light, scalable infrastructure, Alliance is a trusted partner to the world’s top entertainment brands and retailers. Our omnichannel platform connects collectors and fans to the products, franchises, and experiences they love – across formats and generations. For more information, visit www.aent.com.

About Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content. Original series premiere on Prime Video, which is available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Original films are produced and acquired by the studio for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video. Amazon MGM Studios also produces content for MGM+, the premium pay television network.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this Press Release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether identified in this Press Release, and on the current expectations of Alliance’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Alliance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to the anticipated growth rates and market opportunities; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability of Alliance to execute its business model, including market acceptance of its systems and related services; Alliance’s reliance on a concentration of suppliers for its products and services; increases in Alliance’s costs, disruption of supply, or shortage of products and materials; Alliance’s dependence on a concentration of customers, and failure to add new customers or expand sales to Alliance’s existing customers; increased Alliance inventory and risk of obsolescence; Alliance’s significant amount of indebtedness; our ability to refinance our existing indebtedness; our ability to continue as a going concern absent access to sources of liquidity; risks that a breach of the revolving credit facility could result in the lender declaring a default and that the full outstanding amount under the revolving credit facility could be immediately due in full, which would have severe adverse consequences for the Company; known or future litigation and regulatory enforcement risks, including the diversion of time and attention and the additional costs and demands on Alliance’s resources; Alliance’s business being adversely affected by increased inflation, uncertainty regarding tariffs, higher interest rates and other adverse economic, business, and/or competitive factors; geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations; as well as our financial condition and results of operations; substantial regulations, which are evolving, and unfavorable changes or failure by Alliance to comply with these regulations; product liability claims, which could harm Alliance’s financial condition and liquidity if Alliance is not able to successfully defend or insure against such claims; availability of additional capital to support business growth; and the inability of Alliance to develop and maintain effective internal controls.

For investor inquiries, please contact:

Dave Gentry

RedChip Companies, Inc.

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Release – Kratos Continues U.S. Defense Industrial Base Build Out with Expansion of Birmingham Operations with New 40,000-Square-Foot Facility

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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January 12, 2026

PDF VersionThe New Facility Supports Continued Growth in Kratos’ Products Sector, including HORUS, a High-Altitude Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Imaging System, CRADLE, a Mobile Bistatic Radar Communications Platform, and UltraSpec, a Non-Destructive Inspection Technology for Advanced Composite Materials

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a leader in defense, national security and global markets, today announced its continued build out to support the United States Defense Industrial Base with the expansion of operations in Birmingham, Alabama, with the addition of a new 40,000-square-foot facility, housing office and electro-mechanical systems and integration space, bringing Kratos’ total footprint at its Oxmoor Valley campus to approximately 150,000 square feet.

The Birmingham expansion reflects continued growth in demand across Kratos’ defense and national security programs and reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to Alabama’s skilled workforce, advanced manufacturing base, and role in supporting U.S. defense readiness. Kratos is the industry leader in making internally funded investments to rapidly design, develop and field relevant military grade hardware, software and systems, and in investing in new and additional infrastructure, facilities and equipment, all in support of U.S. National Security and the warfighter.

Michael Johns, Senior Vice President of Kratos SRE, said, “We are excited to continue our rapid expansion in the Birmingham area since the acquisition by Kratos three years ago. We have doubled the workforce in that time and will continue to position ourselves for additional growth by adding state-of-the-art facilities to match the top talent we are hiring.”

The new facility will support continued growth in Kratos’ products sector including HORUS, a high-altitude intelligence surveillance reconnaissance imaging system, CRADLE, a mobile bistatic radar communications platform, and UltraSpec, a non-destructive inspection technology for advanced composite materials—activities aligned with Kratos’ core mission areas.

Formerly Southern Research Engineering, Kratos acquired the business in May 2022 and now owns 52 acres in the Oxmoor Valley area where the company operates state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for the development of strategic deterrence systems, missiles, space and satellite communications, exotic material test and analysis, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, hypersonic platforms, trusted and assured microelectronics, anti–tamper technology and other platforms and systems.

About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a technology, products, system and software company addressing the defense, national security, and commercial markets. Kratos makes true internally funded research, development, capital and other investments, to rapidly develop, produce and field solutions that address our customers’ mission critical needs and requirements. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and we seek to utilize proven, leading edge approaches and technology, not unproven bleeding edge approaches or technology, with Kratos’ approach designed to reduce cost, schedule and risk, enabling us to be first to market with cost effective solutions. We believe that Kratos is known as an innovative disruptive change agent in the industry, a company that is an expert in designing products and systems up front for successful rapid, large quantity, low-cost future manufacturing which is a value add competitive differentiator for our large traditional prime system integrator partners and also to our government and commercial customers. Kratos intends to pursue program and contract opportunities as the prime or lead contractor when we believe that our probability of win (PWin) is high and any investment required by Kratos is within our capital resource comfort level. We intend to partner and team with a large, traditional system integrator when our assessment of PWin is greater or required investment is beyond Kratos’ comfort level. Kratos’ primary business areas include virtualized ground systems for satellites and space vehicles including software for command & control (C2) and telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C), jet powered unmanned aerial drone systems, advanced vehicles and rocket systems, propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, space craft and launch systems, C5ISR and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, satellite, counter UAS, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual & augmented reality training systems for the warfighter. For more information, visit www.KratosDefense.com.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Kratos and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Kratos undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Kratos believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Kratos in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kratos for the year ended December 29, 2024, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the SEC by Kratos.

Press Contact:
Claire Cantrell
claire.cantrell@kratosdefense.com

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Source: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.