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Release – CoreCivic Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

February 11, 2026

Facility Activations and Higher Occupancy Drive Strong Financial Performance
Establishes 2026 Full Year Guidance

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) (CoreCivic or the Company) announced today its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results.

Patrick Swindle, CoreCivic’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We closed 2025 with strong financial performance, which wouldn’t have been possible without the tremendous efforts of our professional staff and the trust of our government partners. We anticipate 2026 will be a continued period of increased demand from our federal, state, and local government partners. CoreCivic is well-positioned to meet this growing demand given our readily available capacity, experienced management team, and our strong balance sheet.”

“CoreCivic has strategically deployed capital investments over the past year, enabling us to win new contract awards at four of the nine facilities that were idle at the beginning of the year, while positioning our remaining five idle facilities for potential re-activation. As indicated in our financial guidance, we expect 2026 to be another year of strong growth as several of our previously idle facilities continue to receive additional populations during 2026, and as demand for our solutions persists.”

Swindle continued, “CoreCivic’s balance sheet remains strong, and we are pleased with the continued execution of our capital strategy, ending the quarter with leverage, measured as net debt to Adjusted EBITDA, at 2.8x for the trailing twelve months. With the strength of earnings and growth outlook in 2026, and balance sheet flexibility enhanced through our recently expanded revolving credit facility, we expect to remain active with our share repurchase program, as our stock price is trading below historical multiples.”

Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results Compared With Fourth Quarter 2024

Net income in the fourth quarter of 2025 was $26.5 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, compared with net income in the fourth quarter of 2024 of $19.3 million, or $0.17 per diluted share (Diluted EPS). When adjusted for special items, Adjusted Net Income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $28.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share (Adjusted Diluted EPS), compared with Adjusted Net Income in the fourth quarter of 2024 of $18.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share. Special items for each period are presented in detail in the calculation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS in the Supplemental Financial Information following the financial statements presented herein.

The increase in Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS compared with the prior year quarter resulted from the resumption of operations at the 2,400-bed Dilley Immigration Processing Center (Dilley Facility) in the first quarter of 2025, higher federal and state populations, and the acquisition of the Farmville Detention Center on July 1, 2025. Funding for the Dilley Facility was previously terminated effective August 9, 2024, and the facility remained idle until its reactivation effective March 5, 2025. Occupancy levels in our Safety and Community segments combined increased to 78.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with 75.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Per share results were also favorably impacted by a decrease in shares of our common stock outstanding as a result of our share repurchase program. These favorable results were partially offset by $3.6 million of facility net operating losses in the fourth quarter of 2025 at our 2,560-bed California City Immigration Processing Center (California City Facility) and our 2,160-bed Diamondback Correctional Facility, two previously idle facilities currently being activated pursuant to new management contracts. We currently expect the California City Facility and the Diamondback Correctional Facility to reach stabilized occupancy in the first and second quarters of 2026, respectively. Results for the fourth quarter of 2025 also reflected strategic investments in staffing to support elevated demand for bed capacity, as well as a mission transition at our 2,552-bed Trousdale Turner Correctional Center that aligns the facility’s reentry-focused services with changing population demographics. That transition resulted in temporarily lower population levels and higher expenses but is expected to strengthen long-term operational performance.

Management revenue from U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), our largest government partner, more than doubled from the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting the resumption of operations at the Dilley Facility, the activations of our California City Facility and our 600-bed West Tennessee Detention Facility, and the acquisition of the Farmville Detention Center. During the fourth quarter of 2025, revenue from ICE was $244.7 million compared to $120.3 million during the fourth quarter of 2024. Revenue from state customers increased 5.0% compared with the year-ago quarter, with broad-based improvement, highlighted by growth within the states of Georgia, Montana and Colorado.

Facility operating margins in the Safety segment were negatively impacted during 2025 by start-up expenses incurred during the activation of our previously idled California City, West Tennessee, and Diamondback facilities, none of which has yet reached stabilized occupancy. While the facility operating margin in our Safety and Community segments decreased to 22.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 23.6% in the prior year quarter, we expect margin improvement in 2026 as these facilities reach stabilized occupancy.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was $90.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with $75.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes special items, was $92.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with $74.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily driven by the resumption of operations at the Dilley Facility, the acquisition of the Farmville Detention Facility, and a general increase in occupancy throughout our portfolio.

Funds From Operations (FFO) for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $53.5 million, compared with $43.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Normalized FFO, which excludes special items, increased to $54.0 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with $43.3 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2024. Normalized FFO per share was positively impacted by the same factors that affected Adjusted EBITDA, as well as a 6.6% reduction in weighted average shares outstanding compared with the prior year quarter, partially offset by increases in interest and general and administrative expenses.

Adjusted Net Income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, FFO, and Normalized FFO, and, where appropriate, their corresponding per share amounts, are measures calculated and presented on the basis of methodologies other than in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Please refer to the Supplemental Financial Information and the note following the financial statements herein for further discussion and reconciliations of these measures to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

Capital Strategy

Share Repurchases. Our Board of Directors (BOD) previously approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $225.0 million of our common stock in 2022, which has subsequently been increased to up to an aggregate amount of $700.0 million of our common stock through a series of increases by our BOD, including two increases during 2025. During 2025, we repurchased 11.2 million shares of common stock under the share repurchase program at an aggregate purchase price of $218.4 million, including 5.3 million shares during the fourth quarter of 2025 at an aggregate purchase price of $97.3 million. Since the share repurchase program was authorized in May 2022, through December 31, 2025, we have repurchased a total of 25.7 million shares at an aggregate price of $399.5 million, or $15.52 per share, excluding fees, commissions and other costs related to the repurchases.

As of December 31, 2025, we had $300.5 million remaining under the share repurchase program. Additional repurchases of common stock will be made in accordance with applicable securities laws and may be made at management’s discretion within parameters set by the BOD from time to time in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, subject to restricted payment limitations in our debt agreements. The share repurchase program has no time limit and does not obligate us to purchase any particular amount of our common stock. The authorization for the share repurchase program may be terminated, suspended, increased or decreased by our BOD in its discretion at any time.

Expanded Revolving Credit Facility. On December 1, 2025, we amended our Bank Credit Facility to increase the size of the accordion feature that provides for uncommitted incremental extensions of credit from the greater of $200.0 million or 50% of Consolidated EBITDA for the period of four fiscal quarters most recently ended to the greater of $300.0 million or 50% of Consolidated EBITDA for the period of four quarters most recently ended, and to exercise the accordion feature by expanding the capacity under our revolving credit facility from $275.0 million to $575.0 million. Expanding the size of our revolving credit facility provides us with enhanced balance sheet flexibility while remaining positioned for strategic investments and long-term value creation, such as through our share repurchase program.

Business Developments

West Tennessee Detention Facility. On August 14, 2025, we announced that we had been awarded a new contract under an Intergovernmental Services Agreement (IGSA) between the City of Mason, Tennessee and ICE to resume operations at our 600-bed West Tennessee Detention Facility. We began receiving detainees at the facility in September 2025, and as of December 31, 2025, we cared for 449 residents. Activation is currently expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter 2026. Total annual revenue once the facility is fully activated is expected to be $30 million.

California City Immigration Processing Center. On September 29, 2025, we transitioned from a short-term Letter Contract and, effective September 1, 2025, entered into a longer-term definitized contract with ICE for a two-year period at our 2,560-bed California City Facility. We began receiving detainees at the facility in August 2025, and as of December 31, 2025, we cared for 1,436 residents. Activation is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026. Total annual revenue once the facility is fully activated is expected to be approximately $130 million.

Midwest Regional Reception Center. On September 29, 2025, we transitioned from a short-term Letter Contract and, effective September 7, 2025, entered into a longer-term definitized contract with ICE for a two-year period at our 1,033-bed Midwest Regional Reception Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. The intake process continues to be delayed by the City of Leavenworth alleging that a Special Use Permit (SUP) is required to operate the facility. A lawsuit we filed in state court alleging that an SUP is not applicable under existing statute remains under appeal. However, after unsuccessfully pursuing a lawsuit in federal court alleging violations of certain federal rights, in December 2025 we filed an application for the SUP. We can provide no assurance that the SUP will be approved or that the legal appeal in state court will be successful, and therefore, cannot predict if or when we will be able to accept detainee populations at this facility. Total annual revenue if the facility is fully activated is expected to be approximately $60 million.

Diamondback Correctional Facility. On October 1, 2025, we announced a new contract award under an IGSA between the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and ICE to resume operations at our 2,160-bed Diamondback Correctional Facility. The new contract commenced on September 30, 2025, expires in September 2029, and may be extended through bilateral modification. We began receiving detainees in December 2025, with stabilized occupancy estimated to be reached in the second quarter of 2026. Total annual revenue once the facility reaches stabilized occupancy is expected to be approximately $100 million.

2026 Financial Guidance

Based on current business conditions, we are providing the following financial guidance for the full year 2026:

	Full Year 2026
Net income	$147.5 million to $157.5 million
Diluted EPS	$1.49 to $1.59
FFO per diluted share	$2.54 to $2.64
EBITDA	$437.0 million to $445.0 million

Consistent with our past practice, our guidance does not include the impact of any new contract awards not previously announced, or the activation of any of our remaining five idle correctional and detention facilities. Additionally, our guidance does not include activation of the Midwest Regional Reception Center, which could be activated promptly if delays related to a SUP are resolved satisfactorily. Our guidance does not include any acquisitions or dispositions, nor does it contemplate any significant changes in how the federal government, including ICE, elects to use our detention capacity or otherwise procures alternative detention capacity.

The activation of an idle facility generally requires three to six months to hire, train, and prepare the facility to accept residential populations, which, depending on contract structure, can result in additional expenses before we are able to realize additional revenue. To the extent any new contract requires the activation of an idle facility, our guidance will likely be negatively impacted by these start-up expenses until the revenue we generate offsets these expenses.

During 2026, we expect to invest $30.0 million to $35.0 million in maintenance capital expenditures on real estate assets, $30.0 million to $35.0 million for maintenance capital expenditures on other assets and information technology, and $15.0 million for other capital investments. We also expect to invest $35.0 million to $40.0 million for capital expenditures associated with previously idled facilities we are activating and for additional potential facility activations, in order to prepare these facilities to quickly accept residential populations if opportunities arise, which includes approximately $23.5 million of such expenditures included in our 2025 guidance but not spent by year-end.

Supplemental Financial Information and Investor Presentations

We have made available on our website supplemental financial information and other data for the fourth quarter of 2025. Interested parties may access this information through our website at http://ir.corecivic.com/ under “Financial Information” of the Investors section. We do not undertake any obligation and disclaim any duties to update any of the information disclosed in this report.

Management may meet with investors from time to time during the first quarter of 2026. Written materials used in the investor presentations will also be available on our website beginning on or about February 24, 2026. Interested parties may access this information through our website at http://ir.corecivic.com/ under “Events & Presentations” of the Investors section.

Conference Call, Webcast and Replay Information

We will host a webcast conference call at 10:00 a.m. central time (11:00 a.m. eastern time) on Thursday, February 12, 2026, which will be accessible through the Company’s website at www.corecivic.com under the “Events & Presentations” section of the “Investors” page.

To participate via telephone and join the call live, please register in advance here https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BId7159f6814fc440f9348e9f8e6ec91f1. Upon registration, telephone participants will receive a confirmation email detailing how to join the conference call, including the dial-in number and a unique passcode.

About CoreCivic

CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in flexible, cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, a network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America’s recidivism crisis, and government real estate solutions. We are the nation’s largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities, and one of the largest operators of such facilities in the United States. We have been a flexible and dependable partner for government for more than 40 years. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to help government better the public good. Learn more at www.corecivic.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements as to our beliefs and expectations of the outcome of future events that are “forward-looking” statements as defined within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties associated with: (i) changes in government policy, legislation and regulations that affect utilization of the private sector for corrections, detention, and residential reentry services, in general, or our business, in particular, including, but not limited to, the continued utilization of our correctional and detention facilities by the federal government as a consequence of presidential executive orders, changes in how the federal government, including ICE, elects to use our detention capacity or otherwise procures alternative detention capacity, and the impact of any changes to immigration reform and sentencing laws (we do not, under longstanding policy, lobby for or against policies or legislation that would determine the basis for, or duration of, an individual’s incarceration or detention); (ii) our ability to obtain and maintain correctional, detention, and residential reentry facility management contracts because of reasons including, but not limited to, sufficient governmental appropriations, contract compliance, negative publicity and effects of inmate disturbances; (iii) changes in the privatization of the corrections and detention industry, the acceptance of our services, the timing of the opening of new facilities and the commencement of new management contracts (including the extent and pace at which new contracts are utilized), as well as our ability to utilize available beds; (iv) our ability to successfully activate idle facilities in a timely manner in order to meet the growth in demand for our facilities and services from the federal government that has occurred as a result of changes in policies and actions of the current presidential administration, and to realize projected returns resulting therefrom; (v) general economic and market conditions, including, but not limited to, the impact governmental budgets can have on our contract renewals and renegotiations, per diem rates, and occupancy; (vi) fluctuations in our operating results because of, among other things, changes in occupancy levels; competition; contract renegotiations or terminations; inflation and other increases in costs of operations, including a rise in labor costs; fluctuations in interest rates and risks of operations; (vii) government budget uncertainty, the impact of debt ceilings and the potential for government shutdowns and changing budget priorities; (viii) our ability to successfully identify and consummate future development and acquisition opportunities, integrate their operations, and realize projected returns resulting therefrom; and (ix) the availability of debt and equity financing on terms that are favorable to us, or at all. Other factors that could cause operating and financial results to differ are described in the filings we make from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

We take no responsibility for updating the information contained in this press release following the date hereof to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or the occurrence of unanticipated events or for any changes or modifications made to this press release or the information contained herein by any third-parties, including, but not limited to, any wire or internet services, except as may be required by law.

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Release – Euroseas Ltd. Announces 2-Year Charter Contract Extension for its Feeder Containership, EM Spetses

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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February 11, 2026 09:00 ET | Source: Euroseas

ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA, the “Company” or “Euroseas”), an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today a new time charter contract for its 2007-built 1,740 teu feeder containership, EM Spetses, for a minimum period of 22 to a maximum period of 24 months, at the option of the charterer, at a gross daily rate of $21,500. The new charter period will commence on April 12, 2026, in direct continuation of its present charter, and represents a daily increase of over $3,000 over the vessel’s current rate.

Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of Euroseas, commented: “We are very pleased to that we have extended the time charter contract for our 2007-built EM Spetses with a top-class charterer, in direct continuation of its present charter, for 22-24 months at a profitable rate of $21,500. This fixture highlights that despite the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays, activity across the feeder segment remains firm, as operators move to secure their requirements amid a tight container chartering market with very limited tonnage availability. The charter is expected to generate about $8.9 million of EBITDA over the minimum contracted period and increases our charter coverage for 2026, 2027, and 2028 to about 87%, 71% and 41% respectively.”

Fleet Profile:
The Euroseas Ltd. fleet profile is currently as follows:

Notes:
(*)TC denotes time charter. Charter duration indicates the earliest redelivery date; all dates listed are the earliest redelivery dates under each TC unless the contract rate is lower than the current market rate in which cases the latest redelivery date is assumed; vessels with the latest redelivery date shown are marked by (+).
(**) The charterer has the option until Nov-2026 to extend the charters by one year with the rate for the five-year period becoming $32,500/day.

About Euroseas Ltd.

Euroseas Ltd. was formed on May 5, 2005 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to consolidate the ship owning interests of the Pittas family of Athens, Greece, which has been in the shipping business over the past 150 years. Euroseas trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker ESEA.

Euroseas operates in the container shipping market. Euroseas’ operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified affiliated ship management company, which is responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management and operations of the vessels. Euroseas employs its vessels on spot and period charters and through pool arrangements.

The Company has a fleet of 21 vessels, including 15 Feeder containerships and 6 Intermediate containerships with a cargo capacity of 61,144 teu. After the delivery of four intermediate containership newbuildings in 2027 and 2028, respectively, Euroseas’ fleet will consist of 25 vessels with a total carrying capacity of 79,080 teu.

Forward Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and the Company’s growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy; including expected vessel acquisitions and entering into further time charters. Words such as “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “hopes,” “estimates,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to changes in the demand for containerships, competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; risks associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Visit our website www.euroseas.gr


Company Contact	Investor Relations / Financial Media
Tasos Aslidis Chief Financial Officer Euroseas Ltd. 11 Canterbury Lane, Watchung, NJ 07069 Tel. (908) 301-9091 E-mail: aha@euroseas.gr	Nicolas Bornozis Markella Kara Capital Link, Inc. 230 Park Avenue, Suite 1540 New York, NY 10169 Tel. (212) 661-7566 E-mail: euroseas@capitallink.com

Release – Great Lakes Dredge & Dock to Join the Saltchuk Family of Companies

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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Feb 11, 2026

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Great Lakes Shareholders to receive $17.00 per Share in All-Cash Transaction Valued at $1.5 Billion

HOUSTON and SEATTLE, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, and Saltchuk Resources, Inc. (“Saltchuk”), a privately owned family of diversified freight transportation, marine service, and energy distribution companies, today announced a definitive agreement for Saltchuk to acquire Great Lakes at an aggregate equity value of approximately $1.2 billion and a total transaction value of $1.5 billion.

Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of both companies, Saltchuk will commence a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of the Company for $17.00 per share in cash. The per share purchase price represents a 25% premium to Great Lakes’s 90-day volume-weighted average price as of February 10, 2026, the last trading day prior to the announcement, as well as a 5% premium to the Company’s all-time high closing price.

“We are pleased to have reached this agreement with Saltchuk that delivers significant value for our shareholders,” said Lawrence R. Dickerson, Chairman of the Great Lakes Board of Directors. “After extensive review, we have determined that this transaction is in the best interests of Great Lakes’ shareholders as it delivers immediate and certain value at a premium to the Company’s all-time high valuation.”

“We are happy to join Saltchuk’s family of companies who share our unique company culture, with focus on safety and our community, customers and employees,” said Lasse Petterson, Great Lakes’ President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our long-term growth strategy will continue with a partner who shares our vision while maintaining our leadership position in U.S. dredging and global offshore energy.”

Mark Tabbutt, Chairman of Saltchuk, said: “We are honored to begin our association with Great Lakes. Our goal is to provide a permanent home for great companies that serve their communities and Great Lakes is a perfect match. We look forward to welcoming the roughly 1,200 Great Lakes employees joining the Saltchuk family.”

The closing of the tender offer will be subject to customary closing conditions, including the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act waiting period and the tender of shares representing at least one share more than a majority of Great Lakes’ outstanding shares of common stock, and is expected to close in Q2 2026. Promptly following the successful completion of the tender offer, Saltchuk will acquire all remaining Great Lakes shares not purchased in the tender offer through a second-step merger at the same price. The Company’s Board of Directors unanimously recommends that Great Lakes’ stockholders tender their shares in the tender offer.

Upon completion of the transaction, Great Lakes will operate as a standalone business within Saltchuk and its common stock will no longer be listed on the Nasdaq.

The transaction is not subject to a financing condition. It is supported by fully committed financing from Bank of America, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, and PNC.

Guggenheim Securities, LLC is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Great Lakes and Sidley Austin LLP is acting as legal advisor to Great Lakes. Evercore is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Saltchuk and Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is acting as legal advisor to Saltchuk.

About Saltchuk Resources, Inc.

Saltchuk is a privately owned family of diversified freight transportation, marine service, and energy distribution companies, with consolidated annual revenue of approximately $5.6 billion and 8,800 employees. We make multi-generational investments, championing our companies’ individual brands while providing strategic leadership and resources through our Corporate Home. Our companies maintain independent operations, guided by shared values: safety comes first, reliability defines our customer relationships, and integrity shapes how we conduct business. We’re committed to each other, to environmental stewardship, and to contributing to our communities, fostering places where anyone would be proud for their children to work. Headquartered in Seattle, additional information is available at www.saltchuk.com.

About Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, which is complemented with a long history of performing significant international projects. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the offshore energy industry. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production, and project management functions. In its over 136-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experience-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

The tender offer for the outstanding common stock of the Company has not yet commenced. The communication materials referenced above are for information purposes only and do not constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. The solicitation and the offer to buy shares of Company common stock will be made only pursuant to an offer to purchase and related materials that Saltchuk and its subsidiary (“Sub”) intend to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). If the tender offer is commenced, Saltchuk and Sub will file a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO with the SEC, and thereafter the Company will file a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 with respect to the tender offer. BEFORE MAKING ANY INVESTMENT DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE URGED TO READ THE TENDER OFFER MATERIALS (INCLUDING AN OFFER TO PURCHASE, A RELATED LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND CERTAIN OTHER TENDER OFFER DOCUMENTS), THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BEFORE ANY DECISION IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE TENDER OFFER. These materials will be sent free of charge to Company stockholders when available, and may also be obtained free of charge by contacting the Company’s Investor Relations Department c/o Eric Birge, Vice President of Investor Relations, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, 9811 Katy Freeway, Suite 1200, Houston, Texas, 77024, 313-220-3053 or EMBirge@gldd.com. In addition, all of these materials (and all other tender offer documents filed with the SEC) will be available at no charge from the SEC through its website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by the Company will also be available free of charge under the “Investors—Financials & Filings—SEC filings” section of the Company’s website at gldd.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements made herein with respect to the tender offer and related transactions, including, for example, the timing of the completion of the tender offer and the merger or the potential benefits of the tender offer and the merger, reflect the current analysis of existing information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. As a result, caution must be exercised in relying on forward-looking statements. Due to known and unknown risks, the Company’s and Saltchuk’s actual results may differ materially from its expectations or projections. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking language, such as the words “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “target,” “project,” “contemplate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “seeks,” “scheduled to,” or other similar words, or the negative of these terms or other variations of these terms or comparable language.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual plans and results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the effect of the announcement of the tender offer and related transactions on the Company’s and Saltchuk’s relationships with employees, governmental entities and other business relationships, operating results and business generally; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, and the risk that the merger agreement may be terminated in circumstances that require the Company to pay a termination fee; the possibility that competing offers will be made; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company and Saltchuk related to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, including the tender offer and the merger; uncertainties as to the timing of the tender offer; uncertainties as to the number of stockholders of the Company who may tender their stock in the tender offer; the failure to satisfy other conditions to consummation of the tender offer or the merger on the anticipated timeframe or at all, including the receipt of regulatory approvals related to the merger (and any conditions, limitations or restrictions placed on these approvals); risks that the tender offer and related transactions disrupt current plans and operations and the potential difficulties in employee retention as a result of the proposed transactions; the effects of local and national economic, credit and capital market conditions on the economy in general, and other risks and uncertainties; and those risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in the Company’s other reports and other public filings with the SEC.

Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the Company’s expectations and projections can be found in its periodic filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company’s SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, on the Company’s website at gldd.com under the “Investors—Financials & Filings—SEC filings” or upon request via email to EMBirge@gldd.com. All forward-looking statements contained in this communication are based on information available to the Company and Saltchuk as of the date hereof and are made only as of the date of this communication. The Company and Saltchuk disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise the forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s or Saltchuk’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. In light of the foregoing, investors are urged not to rely on any forward-looking statement in reaching any conclusion or making any investment decision about any securities of the Company or Saltchuk.

For further information contact:
Eric Birge
Vice President of Investor Relations
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Release – SKYX Announces Launch at Walmart, U.S. Leading Retailer, of its Ceiling Plug & Play SKYFAN & TURBO HEATER

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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February 11, 2026 09:19 ET | Source: SKYX Platforms Corp.

Management Anticipates Significant Growth in Walmart Channel During 2026

Driven by Strong Demand, SKYX Expects Additional Winter Launches in Leading U.S. Retailers and Big-Box Chains

The Company Anticipates that the Turbo Heater Launch Will Generate Significant Revenue in 2026 and Advance its Path to Cash-Flow Positive

The Ceiling Fan and Space Heater Categories Represent a Multi-Billion-Dollar Annual Market, with Tens of Millions of Units Sold Each Year in North America

MIAMI, Feb. 11, 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 it will launch its newly patented all-in-one ceiling plug & play SKYFAN & TURBO HEATER at U.S. leading retailer Walmart. Management anticipates significant growth in its Walmart business during 2026.

The innovative product—combining a ceiling fan with a built-in turbo heater—offers a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional space heaters and addresses a large year-round market opportunity across both winter and summer seasons. The combined ceiling fan and portable heater category is a multi-billion-dollar market, with tens of millions of units sold annually in North America.

In response to strong demand, SKYX intends to offer the product in six colors to serve both residential and commercial markets. Production is now underway with the Company’s manufacturing partners, and SKYX expects to continue its broad rollout in Q1 2026 to align with the winter season.

For a Link to SKYFAN & Turbo Heater in Walmart: Click here

SKYFAN & TURBO HEATER

To view a video of SKYX’s turbo heater ceiling fan Click here

Lenny Sokolow, CEO of SKYX Platforms Corp., stated: “We are excited to begin launching our ceiling SKYFAN and Turbo Heater at a leading retailer such as Walmart, and we expect to continue expanding our presence across additional leading retailers and big-box chains. This product exemplifies our commitment to innovation, safety, and scalable global solutions. We believe this all-in-one offering will drive meaningful value for customers, partners, and shareholders.”

About SKYX Platforms Corp.
SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) is a technology platform company focused on making homes and buildings safe, advanced, and smart as the new standard. As electricity is present in every home and building, SKYX is developing disruptive plug & play technologies designed to modernize traditional electrical infrastructure while improving safety, functionality, and ease of use.

The Company holds over 100 issued and pending U.S. and global patents and owns 60 lighting and home décor websites serving both retail and professional markets. SKYX’s platform emphasizes high-quality design, simplicity, and enhanced safety, with applications intended for every room in residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional buildings worldwide.

SKYX’s technologies support recurring revenue opportunities through product interchangeability, upgrades, AI-enabled services, monitoring, and subscriptions. The Company follows a “razor-and-blades” model, anchored by its advanced ceiling electrical outlet platform and an expanding portfolio of plug & play smart home products, including lighting, recessed and down lights, emergency and exit signage, ceiling fans, chandeliers, indoor and outdoor fixtures, and themed lighting solutions. Its plug & play technology enables rapid installation in high-rise buildings and hotels, reducing deployment timelines from months to days.

SKYX estimates its U.S. total addressable market at approximately $500 billion, with more than 4.2 billion ceiling applications in the U.S. alone. Revenue streams are expected to include product sales, licensing, royalties, subscriptions, monitoring services, and the sale of global country rights.

For more information, please visit our website at http://skyx.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

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.

Investor Relations Contact:
Jeff Ramson
PCG Advisory
jramson@pcgadvisory.com

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Release – MariMed Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Date

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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NORWOOD, Mass., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MariMed Inc. (“MariMed” or the “Company”) (CSE: MRMD) (OTCQX: MRMD), a leading cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer, announced today it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on March 11, 2026 after the markets close. Management will host a conference call on March 12, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EDT to discuss financial results.

A webcast will be available and can be accessed via MariMed’s Investor Relations website at MariMed Q425 Earnings Webcast. A playback of the call will also be made available on MariMed’s Investor Relations website.

About MariMed
MariMed Inc. is a leading multi-state cannabis operator, known for developing and managing state-of-the-art cultivation, production, and retail facilities. Our award-winning portfolio of cannabis brands, including Betty’s Eddies™, Bubby’s Baked™, InHouse™, Nature’s Heritage™, and Vibations™, sets us apart as an industry leader. These trusted brands, crafted with quality and innovation, are recognized and loved by consumers across the country. With a commitment to excellence, MariMed continues to drive growth and set new standards in the cannabis industry. For additional information, visit www.marimedinc.com.

Company Contact:
Howard Schacter
Chief Communications Officer
Email: hschacter@marimedinc.com
Phone: (781) 277-0007

Source: MariMed Inc.

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Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Completes $242 Million Bond Offering

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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InPlay Oil Corp.

Feb 11, 2026, 07:30 ET

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 11, 2026 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced offering of 550 million New Israeli Shekels (“NIS“) (CAD$242 million) principal amount of senior unsecured bonds (the “Bonds“) in Israel (the “Offering“). The Bonds bear interest at a rate of 6.23% per annum and are due December 15, 2030.

InPlay is also pleased to announce that it has completed the listing of its common shares (“Common Shares“) and the Bonds on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (“TASE“). The Common Shares and the Bonds are expected to commence trading on the TASE on February 11, 2026 under the symbols IPO and IPO.B1, respectively.

InPlay intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to repay the amount owing under the Company’s $110 million two-year amortizing term loan (CAD$93.0 million as at December 31, 2025), temporarily reduce, on a non permanent basis, amounts drawn under the Company’s approximately $190 million revolving credit facility (CAD$129.1 million as at December 31, 2025), to pay transaction expenses and/or for general corporate purposes.

The Bonds are denominated in NIS and interest will be payable semi-annually. In addition, three amortization payments of 6% of the principal amount of the Bonds will be due on December 15^th of 2027, 2028 and 2029. Payment of principal and interest will not be linked to CAD. InPlay may, subject to certain conditions, at any time no earlier than sixty (60) days after the Bonds are listed on the TASE and at its sole discretion, redeem the Bonds in a full or partial early redemption. InPlay intends to be proactive in hedging its exposure to fluctuations in the CAD to NIS exchange rate.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.

This press release is not an offer of securities of the Company for sale in the United States or Canada. The Bonds have not and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, nor qualified for distribution in Canada. The Bonds may not be offered or sold to a resident of Canada or for the benefit of a resident of Canada nor may they be sold in the United States except as pursuant to an applicable exemption from its registration requirements. No public offering of securities is being made in the United States or Canada.

About InPlay Oil Corp.

InPlay is a junior oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in Alberta focused on light oil production. The company operates long-lived, low-decline properties with drilling development and enhanced oil recovery potential as well as undeveloped lands. The Common Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol IPO and the OTCQX Exchange under the symbol IPOOF.

For further information please contact:

Doug Bartole
President and Chief Executive Officer
InPlay Oil Corp.
Telephone: (587) 955-0632

Kevin Leonard
Vice President Corporate & Business Development
InPlay Oil Corp.
Telephone: (587) 955-0634

CURRENCY

NIS refers to New Israeli Shekels and CAD refers to Canadian Dollars. In this press release, unless otherwise explicitly written, the conversion of NIS to CAD is based on the base rate of NIS 2.27 for CAD$1.00.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document contains certain forward–looking information and statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, “believe”, “plans”, “intends”, “forecast” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, this document contains forward-looking information and statements pertaining to the following: the Company’s business strategy, milestones and objectives; the intended use of proceeds of the Offering; the impact of the Offering on the Company; and InPlay’s expectations regarding managing its currency exposure.

Forward-looking statements or information are based on a number of material factors, expectations or assumptions of InPlay which have been used to develop such statements and information, but which may prove to be incorrect. Although InPlay believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because InPlay can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. In addition to other factors and assumptions which may be identified herein, assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: InPlay’s ability to manage currency exposure; the current U.S. economic, regulatory and/or trade policies; the impact of increasing competition; the general stability of the economic and political environment in which InPlay operates; the timely receipt of any required regulatory approvals; the ability of InPlay to obtain qualified staff, equipment and services in a timely and cost efficient manner; drilling results; the ability of the operator of the projects in which InPlay has an interest in to operate the field in a safe, efficient and effective manner; the ongoing impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict and war in the Middle East; currency, exchange and interest rates; regulatory framework regarding royalties, taxes and environmental matters in the jurisdictions in which InPlay operates; and the ability of InPlay to successfully market its oil and natural gas products. The forward-looking information and statements included herein are not guarantees of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon. Such information and statements, including the assumptions made in respect thereof, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to defer materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information or statements including, without limitation: changes in industry regulations and legislation (including, but not limited to, tax laws, royalties, and environmental regulations); changes in industry regulations and legislation (including, but not limited to, tax laws, royalties, and environmental regulations); that (i) the tariffs that are currently in effect on goods exported from or imported into Canada continue in effect for an extended period of time, the tariffs that have been threatened are implemented, that tariffs that are currently suspended are reactivated, the rate or scope of tariffs are increased, or new tariffs are imposed, including on oil and natural gas, (ii) the U.S. and/or Canada imposes any other form of tax, restriction or prohibition on the import or export of products from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, and (iii) the tariffs imposed or threatened to be imposed by the U.S. on other countries and retaliatory tariffs imposed or threatened to be imposed by other countries on the U.S., will trigger a broader global trade war which could have a material adverse effect on the Canadian, U.S. and global economies, and by extension the Canadian oil and natural gas industry and the Company, including by decreasing demand for (and the price of) oil and natural gas, disrupting supply chains, increasing costs, causing volatility in global financial markets, and limiting access to financing; the continuing impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict and war in the Middle East; potential changes to U.S. economic, regulatory and/or trade policies as a result of a change in government; inflation and the risk of a global recession; changes in our planned capital program; changes in our approach to shareholder returns; changes in commodity prices and other assumptions outlined herein; the potential for variation in the quality of the reservoirs in which InPlay operates; changes in the demand for or supply of InPlay’s products; unanticipated operating results or production declines; changes in tax or environmental laws, royalty rates or other regulatory matters; changes in development plans or strategies of InPlay or by third party operators of InPlay’s properties; changes in InPlay’s credit structure, increased debt levels or debt service requirements; inaccurate estimation of InPlay’s light crude oil and natural gas reserve and resource volumes; limited, unfavorable or a lack of access to capital markets; increased costs; a lack of adequate insurance coverage; the impact of competitors; and certain other risks detailed from time-to-time in InPlay’s continuous disclosure documents filed on SEDAR+ including InPlay’s Annual Information Form dated March 31, 2025 and the annual management’s discussion & analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024.

The forward-looking statements contained in this document speak only as of the date hereof and InPlay does not assume any obligation to publicly update or revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

READER ADVISORY

NO SECURITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY HAS EXPRESSED AN OPINION ABOUT THE BONDS AND IT IS AN OFFENCE TO CLAIM OTHERWISE. THE OFFERING CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC OFFERING FOR INVESTORS OF THE BONDS ONLY IN THOSE JURISDICTIONS WHERE THEY MAY LAWFULLY BE OFFERED FOR SALE AND THEREIN ONLY BY PERSONS PERMITTED TO SELL SUCH BONDS. THE BONDS HAVE NOT BEEN, AND WILL NOT BE, QUALIFIED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN ANY JURISDICTION OF CANADA AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, OR DELIVERED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IN ANY JURISDICTION OF CANADA OR TO RESIDENTS OF CANADA.

NO ADVERTISEMENT, SOLICITATION OR NEGOTIATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IN FURTHERANCE OF ANY SALES OF THE BONDS DESCRIBED IN THIS PRESS RELEASE HAS OCCURRED OR WILL OCCUR IN CANADA. BY PURCHASING THE BONDS, EACH PURCHASER REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH PURCHASER IS NOT A RESIDENT OF CANADA AND THAT SUCH PURCHASER DOES NOT HAVE ANY INTENTION TO DISTRIBUTE SUCH BONDS IN CANADA OR HOLD SUCH BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF RESIDENTS OF CANADA.

SOURCE InPlay Oil Corp.

Release – V2X Awarded $100M In National Security Contracts

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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February 11, 2026

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RESTON, Va., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — V2X Inc. (NYSE: VVX) was awarded $100 million in classified contracts during the fourth quarter of 2025 to support a broad range of national security missions for multiple U.S. defense and intelligence agencies. The awards include services and solutions in the areas of cyber operations, special systems integration, unique facility solutions and contested logistics.

“These awards demonstrate the trust national security agencies place in V2X and our deep expertise in intelligence and cyber operations,” said Jeremy C. Wensinger, President and Chief Executive Officer of V2X. “We are purposefully growing our presence in this sector and remain dedicated to supporting expanded C5ISR missions.”

About V2X
V2X builds innovative solutions that integrate physical and digital environments by aligning people, actions, and technology. V2X is embedded in all elements of a critical mission’s lifecycle to enhance readiness, optimize resource management, and boost security. The company provides innovation spanning national security, defense, civilian, and international markets. With a global team of approximately 16,000 professionals, V2X enables mission success by injecting AI and machine learning capabilities to meet today’s toughest challenges across all operational domains.

Investor Contact
Mike Smith, CFA
Vice President, Treasury, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
IR@goV2X.com
719-637-5773

Media Contact
Angelica Spanos Deoudes
Director, Corporate Communications
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January Jobs Report Beats Expectations, but Annual Revisions Reveal Slowing Labor Market

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

The US labor market delivered a surprise to the upside in January, adding 130,000 jobs — roughly double economists’ expectations — while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%, according to Labor Department data released Wednesday.

Economists surveyed ahead of the report had forecast a gain of around 65,000 jobs, though estimates varied widely, ranging from modest growth to outright job losses. Instead, payroll growth came in near the top end of projections, offering a near-term boost to confidence about the resilience of the labor market.

But beneath the headline strength, substantial downward revisions to last year’s data paint a much weaker picture of overall job creation. Updated figures show the economy added just 181,000 jobs for the entirety of 2025 — sharply revised down from the previously reported 584,000. That marks the slowest pace of annual job growth outside of a recession since 2003.

On average, the economy added only about 15,000 jobs per month last year, underscoring the extent of the slowdown. Revisions also shaved gains from the final months of 2025, with November payroll growth lowered to 41,000 from 56,000 and December reduced slightly to 48,000.

The report was initially scheduled for release last Friday but was delayed by a brief partial government shutdown, heightening anticipation among investors and policymakers. January’s report is often closely watched because it includes annual benchmark revisions that incorporate more complete data from unemployment insurance tax records and other sources. This year’s revisions showed that for the 12 months ending in March 2025, the economy added 898,000 fewer jobs than previously estimated — a significant adjustment, though slightly improved from an earlier estimate of 911,000 fewer jobs.

The January rebound comes after private-sector data suggested a bruising start to the year for job seekers, with limited hiring activity reported in early surveys. The stronger-than-expected payroll figure may ease some immediate concerns, but the broader trend suggests a labor market that has cooled considerably from the rapid hiring pace seen in previous years.

Administration officials have sought to temper expectations around job growth, arguing that slower hiring may reflect structural changes rather than economic weakness. They point to a shrinking labor force, driven in part by stricter immigration policies, as well as productivity gains that allow companies to expand output without significantly increasing headcount.

The unemployment rate’s slight decline to 4.3% indicates continued stability in the job market, with layoffs remaining relatively contained. However, the sharp downward revisions raise questions about how much underlying momentum remains in the economy.

For markets and policymakers, the report presents a mixed signal. January’s job gains suggest that the labor market retains pockets of strength, but the broader revisions confirm that hiring slowed dramatically last year. As the Federal Reserve evaluates the path of interest rates, the balance between cooling job growth and stable unemployment will be a key factor in determining whether the economy can maintain steady expansion without reigniting inflationary pressures.

The January report may have exceeded expectations, but the longer-term trend signals a labor market that is steady — not surging — and increasingly dependent on productivity and structural shifts rather than rapid hiring to drive growth.

Release – Kelly Appoints Patrick McCall as Chief Growth Officer

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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Industry leader will oversee company-wide growth acceleration efforts

TROY, Mich., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a global specialty talent solutions provider, has appointed Patrick McCall as chief growth officer, effective Feb. 16, 2026. McCall is joining the company’s senior leadership team, reporting to Kelly CEO Chris Layden, and responsible for accelerating Kelly’s organic growth and delivering industry-leading capabilities to clients and candidates.

“Pat is a growth-obsessed leader who will help bring to bear the full strength of Kelly’s portfolio and enhance how we go to market to win more market share,” Layden said. “He has extensive experience in designing and managing enterprise commercial models, a background in both specialized human capital solutions and IT services, a history of building high-performing teams, and an impressive track record in driving sustained growth.”

A seasoned workforce solutions executive with 30 years of sales and operations experience, McCall has a proven track record of accelerating profitable growth at several Fortune 500 workforce solutions providers. He joins Kelly from AMN Healthcare where, as chief growth officer, he stabilized the business following a post-pandemic downturn in the sector. He previously served as chief revenue officer at People2.0, leading global sales for the provider of workforce compliance and payroll services, successfully unifying the global selling organization after a number of acquisitions.

He also held various senior sales roles at Randstad over the course of more than 10 years. As chief sales officer at the global workforce solutions provider, he oversaw a portfolio of more than 3 billion euros and helped build Randstad Sourceright, the company’s recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed services provider (MSP) business, into a global leader.

In addition to the development and execution of Kelly’s growth strategy, McCall will be responsible for strengthening large strategic accounts management, expanding new logo acquisition, and building a modern, integrated and client-centric go-to-market model.

“I’m thrilled to join Kelly, an iconic workforce solutions pioneer positioned for a bright future,” McCall said. “I’m impressed by the breadth and depth of its offerings, and I see tremendous opportunities to build on the strong foundation Kelly has already established and unlock even more value for clients and the business in this dynamic labor market.”

McCall holds a Bachelor of Science in economics from North Carolina State University. He serves on the CSO advisory board for research firm Gartner and has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the industry’s most influential leaders. In his spare time, he fundraises for the American Cancer Society and the Alzheimer’s Association through cycling events.

About Kelly^®Kelly Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work. Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we have become experts in the many industries and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect more than 400,000 people with work every year. Our suite of outsourcing and consulting services and solutions ensures companies have the people they need, when and where they are needed most. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, we empower businesses and individuals to access limitless opportunities in industries such as science, engineering, technology, education, manufacturing, retail, finance, and energy. Revenue in 2024 was $4.3 billion. Learn more at kellyservices.com.

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Townsquare Media (TSQ) – Noble Virtual Conference Highlights

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Townsquare is a community-focused digital media and digital marketing solutions company with market leading local radio stations, principally focused outside the top 50 markets in the U.S. Our assets include a subscription digital marketing services business, Townsquare Interactive, providing website design, creation and hosting, search engine optimization, social media and online reputation management as well as other digital monthly services for approximately 26,800 SMBs; a robust digital advertising division, Townsquare IGNITE, a powerful combination of a) an owned and operated portfolio of more than 330 local news and entertainment websites and mobile apps along with a network of leading national music and entertainment brands, collecting valuable first party data, and b) a proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology stack with an in-house demand and data management platform; and a portfolio of 321 local terrestrial radio stations in 67 U.S. markets strategically situated outside the Top 50 markets in the United States. Our portfolio includes local media brands such as WYRK.com, WJON.com, and NJ101.5.com and premier national music brands such as XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com, UltimateClassicRock.com and Loudwire.com.

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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Noble Virtual Conference. On February 4th, Bill Wilson, CEO, Stu Rosenstein, co-founder and CFO, and Claire Yenicay, EVP of IR, participated in a fireside chat at the Noble Virtual Conference. The discussion focused on the company’s successful evolution into a digital-first local media powerhouse, sustainable financial model and improving revenue trends. A replay of the presentation can be found here.

Favorable Digital Advertising Outlook. Digital advertising trends are stabilizing, with management noting sequential page view growth from December to January, which is expected to continue in February. While remnant inventory remains a near-term headwind, underlying growth in owned-and-operated sales and core programmatic activity remains strong. Management expects digital advertising to return to mid-single-digit growth in 2026, with a high-single-digit CAGR anticipated over the next five years.

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DLH Holdings (DLHC) – First Quarter 2026 Results

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

DLH delivers improved health and readiness solutions for federal programs through research, development, and innovative care processes. The Company’s experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike, leveraging digital transformation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, cloud-based applications, telehealth systems, and more. With over 2,300 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to public health to improve the lives of millions. For more information, visit www.DLHcorp.com.

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

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1Q26 Results. DLH reported revenue of $68.9 million, down from $90.8 million y-o-y, and modestly below our $70.1 million projection. The decline reflects the loss of certain programs to small business set-aside contractors. Adjusted EBITDA was $6.5 million versus our $6.2 million estimate. Net loss was $1.3 million, or a loss of $0.09/sh, versus our estimate of a loss of $1 million, or a loss of 0.07/sh.

Cost Scaling Initiatives. With the loss of the Head Start program and winding down of the CMOP contracts in 2026, DLH undertook some cost reduction measures in the first and second fiscal quarters to align expenses with current revenue volumes. We expect management to closely watch expenses until top line improvement returns.

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Aurania Resources (AUIAF) – A Growing Portfolio of Precious Metals and Critical Mineral Projects

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Hans Baldau, Associate Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Advancing a multi-project portfolio. Aurania is advancing two projects in France: a gold exploration project in Brittany and a nickel recovery project in Corsica. Aurania is also evaluating the recovery of nickel and cobalt from the waste tailings of the former Balangero asbestos mine near Turin, Italy. The projects in Corsica and Italy offer significant environmental benefits for the nearby communities, along with the economic benefit of recovering valuable critical metals. In Ecuador, the company is having productive discussions with government officials to advance its project while pursuing potential strategic partnerships.

Exploration Licenses in Brittany. Aurania, through a wholly owned French subsidiary, was granted three exploration licenses for polymetallic metals, including gold, in the Brittany Peninsula of northwestern France. The three license areas, Epona, Taranis, and Belenos, are in southern Brittany and northern Pays de la Loire in France. Aurania is in the process of identifying all the landowners to seek their support for exploration.

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US Budget Deficit Narrows in January as Revenue Growth Outpaces Spending

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

The US government posted a $95 billion budget deficit in January, marking a sharp improvement from the same month a year earlier as revenue gains — including a surge in customs duties — outpaced modest growth in federal spending.

According to data released by the Treasury Department, January’s deficit was $34 billion lower than in January 2025, a decline of 26%. After adjusting for routine calendar-related payment shifts, including benefit disbursements affected by weekends and holidays, the deficit would have been just $30 billion — a 63% drop from the comparable period last year.

Government receipts totaled $560 billion in January, an increase of $47 billion, or 9%, compared with a year earlier. Meanwhile, federal outlays reached $655 billion, up $13 billion, or 2%. Both receipts and spending set records for the month of January, reflecting the continued expansion of the federal government’s revenue base and spending obligations. Despite the record figures, the deficit itself was not a record for the month.

The narrowing gap reflects stronger revenue performance relative to spending growth, a dynamic that has also carried into the broader fiscal year. Through the first four months of fiscal 2026, which began October 1, the deficit totaled $697 billion — down $143 billion, or 17%, from the same period in fiscal 2025.

Year-to-date receipts have climbed to $1.785 trillion, up 12% from the prior year period, while outlays have increased more modestly, rising 2% to $2.482 trillion. Both figures represent records for the first four months of a fiscal year, though the cumulative deficit is not historically unprecedented.

A significant driver of the revenue increase has been a surge in customs duties tied to tariffs implemented under President Donald Trump. Net customs receipts totaled $27.7 billion in January, roughly in line with December levels and only slightly below the approximately $30 billion monthly pace recorded late last year. By comparison, customs duties in January 2025 — before the administration’s tariff measures were announced — stood at just $7.3 billion.

On a fiscal year-to-date basis, net customs duties have reached $117.7 billion, a dramatic rise from $28.2 billion during the same period last year. The sharp increase underscores the growing role tariffs are playing in federal revenue collection.

Another factor contributing to January’s improved deficit figure was a rare decline in Treasury interest payments. Interest outlays on the public debt fell by $12 billion to $72 billion for the month. Treasury officials attributed the drop to technical adjustments related to inflation-linked securities, with some payments affected by last year’s government shutdown and delayed consumer price index data.

However, despite the January dip, interest costs remain elevated overall. Through the first four months of fiscal 2026, interest payments on the national debt have totaled $426 billion — a record for that period and up 9% from a year earlier.

While January’s improved deficit provides a measure of fiscal relief, the broader picture remains complex. Revenues are rising at a healthy pace, aided in part by tariffs, but interest costs continue to consume a growing share of federal spending. Whether the current trend of revenue outpacing spending can be sustained will depend on economic growth, inflation trends, and future policy decisions in Washington.