Month: October 2026

Noble Capital Markets Research Report Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

1-800-Flowers.com (FLWS)/OUTPERFORM – Transformation Efforts Progressing; Financial Flexibility Remains a Focus
Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP)/OUTPERFORM – Strong Third Quarter Results Reinforce Constructive 2027 Outlook
Eledon Pharmaceuticals (ELDN)/OUTPERFORM – Phase 2 BESTOW Analysis Shows Improved Quality Of Life and Reduced Symptom Burden
Resolution Minerals Ltd (RML)/OUTPERFORM – Golden Gate North Gold Zone Expands
SKYX Platforms (SKYX)/OUTPERFORM – Another Homebuilder Deal
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (STRR)/OUTPERFORM – A Tuck-in; Updated Model
VivoPower International PLC (VIVO)/OUTPERFORM – Advancing Mo i Rana Development and Sovereign AI Strategy

1-800-Flowers.com (FLWS/$2.83 | Price Target: $5)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
Transformation Efforts Progressing; Financial Flexibility Remains a Focus
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Additional cost savings identified. The company highlighted $50 million in annualized run-rate cost savings achieved ahead of schedule in fiscal 2026 and identified an additional $15 million to $20 million in potential annualized savings for fiscal 2027. We believe these initiatives could support a recovery in profitability, although the timing and extent of the EBITDA contribution remain uncertain.

Focus on financial flexibility. The company highlighted an amendment to its credit agreement that extends covenant relief and provides greater flexibility in using asset-sale proceeds. In addition, the company is evaluating financing alternatives, including potential debt or equity transactions and nonstrategic asset divestitures.

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Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP/$26.4 | Price Target: $35)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Strong Third Quarter Results Reinforce Constructive 2027 Outlook
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Third Quarter Financial Results. Alliance Resource Partners reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $603.0 million, up 5.5% year-over-year and 9.3% sequentially. Net income attributable to ARLP increased 46.8% to $139.6 million, or $1.08 per unit, compared with $0.73 a year ago and $0.61 in the second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA attributable to ARLP increased 26.3% to $233.9 million, reflecting stronger coal operations and record oil and gas royalty contributions.

Operating Performance Strengthens. Coal sales increased 7.4% year-over-year to 9.35 million tons, supported by resumed production at Hamilton and strong performance at River View and Tunnel Ridge. Segment Adjusted EBITDA expense per ton decreased 13.1% to $35.64, contributing to an 18.6% increase in Coal Operations Segment Adjusted EBITDA to $186.8 million. The AllDale III and IV acquisition contributed to record oil and gas royalty production of 1.45 million barrels of oil equivalent, while attributable segment Adjusted EBITDA increased 61.4% to $43.6 million.

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Eledon Pharmaceuticals (ELDN/$2.21 | Price Target: $10)
Robert LeBoyer [email protected] | (212) 896-4625
Phase 2 BESTOW Analysis Shows Improved Quality Of Life and Reduced Symptom Burden
Rating: OUTPERFORM

New Data Presentation On Quality of Life and Symptoms. Eledon presented data from the Phase 2 BESTOW trial at the American Society of Nephrology Annual Kidney Week 2026 meeting. The presentation compared patients receiving tegoprubart with those receiving tacrolimus, showing improvements in quality of life and reductions in symptom burden at 12 months. We believe these findings support prior data on efficacy, safety, and tolerability.

Patient Evaluations. Data from two accepted clinical evaluations, MTSOSD-59R and KDQOL-SF, showed substantial, lasting improvements in quality of life and reductions in transplant-related side effects. We see these patient-reported outcomes as consistent with prior reductions in BPAR (Biopsy-Proven Acute Rejection), improvements in eGFR, and improvements in factors that contribute to long-term graft failure.

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Resolution Minerals Ltd (RML/$3.82 | Price Target: $30)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Golden Gate North Gold Zone Expands
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Drilling expands the gold zone. Resolution Minerals reported additional drill results from Golden Gate North at its 100%-owned Horse Heaven project in Idaho, confirming gold mineralization over an area measuring at least 500 meters along strike, 200 meters in width, and 300 meters in depth. The results expand the known mineralized footprint and strengthen the potential for a sizable near-surface gold system.

Broad mineralized intervals. Three newly reported drill holes intersected extensive gold mineralization beginning at the surface, including 324 meters grading 0.49 grams per tonne (g/t) gold and 322 meters grading 0.37 g/t gold. Although grades remain relatively modest, the continuity and scale of mineralization are encouraging and support further evaluation of potential bulk tonnage mineralization.

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SKYX Platforms (SKYX/$0.78 | Price Target: $5)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
Another Homebuilder Deal
Rating: OUTPERFORM

New Deal. Hot on the heels of the Maronda Homes announcement, SKYX Platforms revealed an agreement to supply 60,000 units of its smart home technologies for over 700 homes to be built by Home Creations. The units are expected to be provided over the next 12 months. We believe these are the first of many agreements to be awarded in the future for SKYX products in the home builder vertical.

Home Creations. Founded in 1981, Home Creations is a family-founded homebuilder serving Oklahoma and the Houston, Texas, market. Significantly, Home Creations combines energy-efficient construction with smart home features. The firm’s Oklahoma City homes are nearly 53% more energy-efficient than typical new homes and include Deako smart lighting, a smart thermostat, smart locks, and an app-enabled garage door. Every home is HERS-verified by a certified RESNET energy rater and backed by a 10-year structural warranty.

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Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (STRR/$9.89 | Price Target: $16)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
A Tuck-in; Updated Model
Rating: OUTPERFORM

A Tuck-in. Yesterday, Star Equity announced that its Energy Services division acquired a privately held Vernal, Utah-based machine shop that provides repair, rebuild, and machining services for well fishing tools, drill pipe, and other drilling equipment. The transaction closed on October 23, 2026, and the shop will work alongside Alliance Drilling Tool’s (ADT) existing Vernal operation. No financial details were provided.

Additional Detail. Adding these in-house capabilities makes ADT’s Vernal operation a full-service location. ADT can support customers across more of the tool life cycle while gaining more direct control over service quality and turnaround time. The expanded capabilities also position ADT to more actively pursue oil and gas drilling work in the Uinta Basin, as well as mining and geothermal opportunities across the region.

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VivoPower International PLC (VIVO/$2.45 | Price Target: $10)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
Jacob Mutchler [email protected] |
Advancing Mo i Rana Development and Sovereign AI Strategy
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Construction mobilized at Mo i Rana. On October 12, 2026, VivoPower announced the start of construction for the initial 40MW AI data center at its Mo i Rana facility in Norway. While a definitive lease agreement has not yet been announced, the company confirmed that it has selected a global AI industry leader as its preferred tenant, with the facility’s design and construction tailored to the prospective customer’s requirements.

Existing operations maintained during construction. VivoPower has engaged local contractors to complete site preparation and structural works ahead of the specialized mechanical and electrical fit-out. Under the original development plan, construction will proceed on adjacent land while existing Bitcoin mining and grid-balancing operations continue. After the mining lease expires in June 2027, the existing power capacity is earmarked for AI applications, with an additional 40MW development planned thereafter.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Monday, October 26, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Cosmos Health (COSM)/OUTPERFORM – Building a Higher-Margin Healthcare Platform

Cosmos Health (COSM/$0.26 | Price Target: $1.4)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
Richard Magnusen [email protected] |
Building a Higher-Margin Healthcare Platform
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Initiating coverage with an Outperform rating. We believe Cosmos Health is positioned for a meaningful improvement in profitability as its revenue mix shifts toward higher-margin proprietary healthcare products and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The company’s established wholesale distribution business provides a revenue base, while its expanding U.S. direct-to-consumer operations could become an increasingly important driver of earnings growth.

U.S. direct-to-consumer sales are gaining momentum. Management expects approximately $15 million in fourth-quarter 2026 U.S. e-commerce revenue and $10.5 million in gross profit, reflecting the rapid expansion of its proprietary nutraceutical business. Active U.S. subscriptions reached 8,940 as of October 19, although customer retention and marketing efficiency remain important considerations as the business scales.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Friday, October 23, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Kodiak Copper Corp. (KDKCF)/OUTPERFORM – Kodiak Advances MPD Metallurgy Ahead of Key 2027 Catalysts
Seanergy Maritime (SHIP)/OUTPERFORM – Raising Estimates, Fleet Growth Ahead

Kodiak Copper Corp. (KDKCF/$0.46 | Price Target: $1.5)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Kodiak Advances MPD Metallurgy Ahead of Key 2027 Catalysts
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Metallurgical work begins. Kodiak Copper has commenced an additional metallurgical program at its 100%-owned MPD copper-gold porphyry project in southern British Columbia. The new work builds on positive results reported earlier this year and is focused on flowsheet development and optimization. The program is intended to improve the technical foundation for future economic studies while MPD continues to advance through ongoing exploration and resource growth.

Project-wide testing. The program is broad in scope and will include representative material from all seven deposits included in MPD’s mineral resource estimate: 1) Gate, 2) Ketchan, 3) Man, 4) Dillard, 5) West, 6) Adit, and 7) South. Four composite samples representing the Southern Area, Northern Area, Ketchan, and Gate will undergo mineralogical, comminution, gravity, flotation, locked cycle, and concentrate quality testing. In our view, this should help determine whether a common processing flowsheet can be applied across multiple deposits, which could simplify future development and provide greater flexibility in mine planning and deposit sequencing.

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Seanergy Maritime (SHIP/$15.35 | Price Target: $28)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Raising Estimates, Fleet Growth Ahead
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Increasing third-quarter estimates. We have increased our third-quarter revenue, adj. EBITDA, and adj. EPS estimates to $55.4 million, $35.0 million, and $0.95, respectively, from $53.4 million, $32.0 million, and $0.86. Our revised estimates reflect a higher average time charter equivalent (TCE) rate of $32,750 per day. Moreover, we have increased our FY 2026 revenue, adj. EBITDA and adj. EPS estimates to $209.4 million, $139.7 million, and $3.85, respectively, from $205.9 million, $134.2 million, and $3.70.

Looking ahead. We expect Seanergy’s fleet renewal program to support earnings growth in 2027, with four newbuild vessels scheduled for delivery during the year. These additions should enhance revenue growth, improve operating efficiency, and reduce average vessel age. We also anticipate selective disposals of older vessels, partially offsetting fleet growth while advancing the company’s modernization strategy. While dry dockings, delivery timing, and freight-rate volatility could affect 2027 results, we expect the new vessels to contribute more meaningfully to earnings and cash flow in 2028.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Thursday, October 22, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

SKYX Platforms (SKYX)/OUTPERFORM – Proof of Concept
Unicycive Therapeutics (UNCY)/OUTPERFORM – NDA Resubmission Accepted For FDA Review

SKYX Platforms (SKYX/$0.9 | Price Target: $5)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
Proof of Concept
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Proof. It didn’t take long for SKYX Platforms and new subsidiary Deako to supply proof of concept on one of the key elements of the merger: i.e., cross-selling. Yesterday, SKYX announced that it will supply over 80,000 units of its advanced technologies to over 1,000 homes for Maronda Homes. We believe this announcement will be the first of many.

Details. The Company expects to deliver over 80,000 units of its advanced plug-and-play and smart home technologies to over 1,000 Maronda Homes residences in several states, including Ohio, Georgia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. If the contract is similar to the $50/unit revenue previously disclosed, the contract would represent some $4 million in revenue.

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Unicycive Therapeutics (UNCY/$3.87 | Price Target: $40)
Robert LeBoyer [email protected] | (212) 896-4625
NDA Resubmission Accepted For FDA Review
Rating: OUTPERFORM

OLC Resubmission Given March 25, 2027 PDUFA Date. Unicycive announced that the FDA has accepted its NDA (New Drug Application) resubmission for OLC (oxylanthanum carbonate) for review. This follows the 30-day period after resubmission in which the FDA determined that it was sufficiently complete for review. The application received a PDUFA (Prescription Drug User Fee Act) date of March 25, 2027. This is the date the FDA must respond to the application by statute and aligns with the TDAPA program deadlines.

The NDA Contains Data From A New Manufacturing Partner. As we had expected, the resubmission was classified as Class 2 and received a six-month review. The CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) section includes product manufacturing data from a new third-party manufacturing partner. The FDA inspected this manufacturer’s plant in March 2024 and gave a “No Action Indicated” status, the equivalent of a passing grade.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

FreightCar America (RAIL)/OUTPERFORM – Outlook Reset Following Tank Car Retrofit Order Removal
NetSol Technologies, Inc. (NTWK)/OUTPERFORM – Transcending to the Next Stage of Growth

FreightCar America (RAIL/$4.02 | Price Target: $10)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Outlook Reset Following Tank Car Retrofit Order Removal
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Tank car retrofit order removed from backlog. FreightCar America removed 1,285 railcars associated with a tank car retrofit contract from its backlog after determining that the customer was unlikely to fulfill its contractual obligations. The order included deliveries scheduled for the second half of 2026 and throughout 2027. Management emphasized that the cancellation is specific to one customer and does not affect other orders. Following the adjustment, the September 30, 2026, backlog totaled 2,660 railcars valued at $284.5 million.

Preliminary Q3 2026 results reflect lower production volumes. FreightCar America expects third-quarter revenue of $75 million to $77 million, down approximately 53% from $160.5 million in the prior-year period. Railcar deliveries declined 49% to 662 units, while adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately breakeven, compared with $17.0 million a year earlier. We now forecast revenue of $76.1 million, adjusted EBITDA of $0.0 million, and a loss of $(0.13) per share.

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NetSol Technologies, Inc. (NTWK/$6.54 | Price Target: $9)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
Jacob Mutchler [email protected] |
Transcending to the Next Stage of Growth
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Initiating coverage. We are initiating coverage of NetSol Technologies, a global provider of lending, leasing, and digital retail software to auto captives, banks, and equipment lenders. In our view, NetSol’s long-standing customer relationships and Transcend platform position it to benefit as lenders replace aging systems and to shift more revenue from one-time licenses to recurring subscriptions.

A record year. Fiscal 2026 revenue rose 12.5% to a record $74.4 million. Recurring subscription and support revenue grew 8.7% to $35.8 million and accounts for nearly half of total revenue. We believe the increased adoption of the Transcend platform’s subscription model should improve revenue visibility and reduce reliance on individual contract wins.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Euroseas (ESEA)/OUTPERFORM – Strong Charter Rates and Attractive Vessel Sale

Euroseas (ESEA/$66.59 | Price Target: $95)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Strong Charter Rates and Attractive Vessel Sale
Rating: OUTPERFORM

New charter at an attractive rate. Euroseas announced a new time charter for its 2001-built, 2,556 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) feeder containership, M/V EM Corfu, at a gross daily rate of $62,500 for a minimum period of 12 to a maximum period of 14 months. The charter, expected to commence in mid-December following a scheduled dry-dock, represents a significant increase from the previous rate of $28,000 per day. The new charter is expected to generate approximately $17.8 million in EBITDA over the minimum 12-month period. The agreement increases charter coverage to approximately 100% for 2026, 91% for 2027, and 49% for 2028.

Monetizing an older vessel. Euroseas also agreed to sell the M/V Evridiki G, a 2001-built sister vessel of the EM Corfu, for approximately $26 million. The transaction is expected to generate a gain of $22.5 million, or $3.19 per share. We view the sale favorably given the vessel’s age and the opportunity to realize an attractive price while reducing the fleet’s exposure to older tonnage.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Monday, October 19, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Conduent (CNDT)/OUTPERFORM – Conduent Moves To Resolve Major Litigation Overhang
First Phosphate Corp. (PHOS)/OUTPERFORM – Advancing Toward Feasibility
Kodiak Copper Corp. (KDKCF)/OUTPERFORM – Kodiak Extends Ketchan Mineralization, Strengthening Resource Potential
Kratos Defense & Security (KTOS)/OUTPERFORM – A Tuck-in and Other News

Conduent (CNDT/$1.39 | Price Target: $5)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
Conduent Moves To Resolve Major Litigation Overhang
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Reaches $80 million class action settlement. Conduent agreed to settle consolidated class action litigation related to its previously disclosed January 2025 cybersecurity incident. The incident involved unauthorized access to the company’s networks beginning in October 2024 and exposed personal information belonging to approximately 62 million individuals. The agreement remains subject to court approval.

Addresses significant litigation exposure. The settlement seeks to resolve litigation stemming from the cybersecurity incident, including claims involving Conduent and affected clients. Upon final approval, the agreement would release Conduent, its affected clients, and their affected customers from covered claims arising from the incident. We believe the agreement provides greater visibility into a significant legal uncertainty that has weighed on the company’s broader turnaround efforts.

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First Phosphate Corp. (PHOS/$12.8 | Price Target: $25.5)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Advancing Toward Feasibility
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Significant progress toward development. First Phosphate continues to advance its North American LFP battery materials strategy, supported by its inclusion in a G7-backed critical minerals initiative, international financing interest, accelerated permitting coordination in Quebec, and expanded mineral resources. These developments strengthen the company’s strategic position as Bégin-Lamarche advances toward feasibility.

Strengthening project economics and financing prospects. With the updated mineral resource estimate, indicated mineral resources increased by 378%, providing greater geological confidence for feasibility-level mine planning. Canadian government contributions and potential export credit support from Swiss and Danish agencies could reduce future funding requirements. Management is targeting completion of the Bégin-Lamarche feasibility study in the first quarter of calendar 2027.

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Kodiak Copper Corp. (KDKCF/$0.49 | Price Target: $1.5)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Kodiak Extends Ketchan Mineralization, Strengthening Resource Potential
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Ketchan deposit expands significantly. Kodiak Copper recently reported encouraging results from seven drill holes totaling 1,583 meters at its 100%-owned MPD copper-gold project in British Columbia. Step-out drilling extended the known mineralized envelope at Ketchan by at least 450 meters southeast of its existing 1.4-kilometer resource footprint, increasing the known extent of the mineralized system and supporting potential resource growth.

Near-surface copper-gold mineralization. Hole AG-26-034 intersected 122.5 meters grading 0.41% copper equivalent (CuEq), beginning just 5.5 meters below the surface. Hole AG-26-021 returned 202.5 meters grading 0.20% CuEq, while infill hole AG-26-015 intersected 207.3 meters grading 0.31% CuEq. The results demonstrate mineralization both beyond and within the existing resource boundaries.

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Kratos Defense & Security (KTOS/$40.42 | Price Target: $100)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
A Tuck-in and Other News
Rating: OUTPERFORM

A Tuck-in. Last week, Kratos acquired Jetset Airmotive from its founders. Jetset’s MRO operations on PT6A turbine engines complement Kratos’ existing MRO operations conducted through its Oklahoma-based CTS subsidiary. Based on previous such transactions, we believe the acquisition was structured as 50% KTOS shares and 50% cash, which would imply roughly $50 million in total. With an estimated $40-$50 million in revenue and typical 13-14% EBITDA margins, Jetset was purchased for approximately 1x revenue and 9x EBITDA. The acquisition should add about $5+ million to annual EBITDA.

New Contracts. Kratos has been awarded more than $100 million over multiple contracts to develop prototype mission applications and cyber capabilities, providing space intelligence data in support of joint operations across the space and cyberspace domains. The contracts will leverage Kratos’ software products, analytics, and expertise in RF, signal processing, cybersecurity, and software development, establishing a proven technology base that can be adapted and integrated to meet emerging space and cyber mission requirements.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Friday, October 16, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Tectonic Metals Inc. (TETOF)/OUTPERFORM – High-Grade Results Strengthen Flat’s Resource Potential

Tectonic Metals Inc. (TETOF/$1.2 | Price Target: $3.5)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
High-Grade Results Strengthen Flat’s Resource Potential
Rating: OUTPERFORM

High-grade results strengthen exploration outlook. Tectonic Metals reported encouraging results from 19 drill holes at its Flat Gold Project in Alaska. At the Alpha Bowl target, drilling intersected 2.41 grams per tonne (g/t) gold over 59.44 meters, including 11.82 g/t over 10.67 meters and 39.96 g/t over 3.05 meters, within a broader interval of 1.86 g/t over 80.77 meters beginning at the surface. The results strengthen the potential for a large, near-surface gold system containing higher-grade zones.

Alpha Bowl emerges as a priority target. Alpha Bowl extends approximately 820 meters along strike and 600 meters in width, with mineralization encountered beyond 300 meters of vertical depth. Recent and historical drilling demonstrate gold mineralization across multiple locations, with higher-grade intersections suggesting opportunities to enhance future resource quality. Drilling is evaluating mineralization continuity and expansion potential, with several holes awaiting assays.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Thursday, October 15, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

AZZ (AZZ)/OUTPERFORM – Record Results Reinforce Growth Outlook
NanoViricides (NNVC)/OUTPERFORM – Ebola Trial Reports Ongoing Enrollment Progress
Ocugen (OCGN)/OUTPERFORM – Ocugen Completes Licensing Agreement For MENA Region
SKYX Platforms (SKYX)/OUTPERFORM – Transformative Acquisition Completed

AZZ (AZZ/$137.66 | Price Target: $170)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Record Results Reinforce Growth Outlook
Rating: OUTPERFORM

FY 2027 Second Quarter Results Exceed Expectations. AZZ reported adjusted net income of $60.1 million, or $2.00 per diluted share, compared with $46.9 million, or $1.55 per share, in the prior-year period. Results exceeded our estimates of $54.9 million, or $1.81 per share, by 9.5% and 10.5%, respectively. Revenue increased 16.7% to a record $486.9 million, while adjusted EBITDA rose 25.0% to $110.9 million, exceeding our $101.6 million estimate. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 150 basis points to 22.8%. Metal Coatings revenue increased 22.9% to $233.5 million, while Precoat Metals revenue rose 11.5% to $253.4 million. Segment adjusted EBITDA margins were 30.7% and 21.2%, respectively.

FY 2027 Corporate Guidance Raised. Reflecting strong first-half results and sustained operating momentum, management increased FY 2027 revenue guidance to $1.825 to $1.875 billion from $1.800 to 1.850 billion. Adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to $380 to $420 million from $375 to $415 million, while adjusted diluted EPS guidance rose to $7.00 to $7.30 from $6.75 to $7.15.

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NanoViricides (NNVC/$1.31 | Price Target: $6)
Robert LeBoyer [email protected] | (212) 896-4625
Ebola Trial Reports Ongoing Enrollment Progress
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Patient Enrollment and Treatment Continue. Nanoviricides provided an update on the progress of its Phase 2a trial in Ebola, including additional details on its design, endpoints, and objectives. The Phase 2a trial began treating patients with NV-387 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in late September. The company reported that enrollment is continuing, with data expected in 1Q27. 

Stages Of Infection Are Emerging. The current outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the DRC has been caused by a new variant of the Bundibugyo Ebolavirus (BDBV). The development of symptoms varies between patients, and its diagnosis is still being refined. During the first 5 to 7 days after initial infection, mild symptoms may not even be noticeable. Patients typically seek treatment after about 5 to 7 days, when they begin vomiting and have severe diarrhea. The trial is expected to enroll most patients at this stage.

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Ocugen (OCGN/$0.84 | Price Target: $12)
Robert LeBoyer [email protected] | (212) 896-4625
Ocugen Completes Licensing Agreement For MENA Region
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Licensing Agreement Finalizes Terms Announced In July. Ocugen and Roots Pharmaceuticals have finalized a licensing agreement for the commercialization of OCU400 in the Middle East and North Africa. The license finalizes the terms that the two companies announced in July 2026. This advances Ocugen’s plan to market OCU400 worldwide.

Collaboration Covers A Large Territory. The agreement gives Kuwait-based Roots Pharmaceuticals and its strategic partner, Al-Dhow International Holding, exclusive rights for the Middle East and North Africa coastal countries (MENA region). Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is estimated to have a higher incidence in this region than in the US and Europe, although we cannot project sales at this time.

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SKYX Platforms (SKYX/$1.04 | Price Target: $5)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
Transformative Acquisition Completed
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Deako. SKYX Platforms has closed the merger with Deako, Inc., which we first covered in our September 11th report. As we noted then, the merger enables SKYX to offer an A-to-Z AI and smart home plug-and-play solution for homes and buildings. The merger significantly expands SKYX’s addressable market and also opens additional avenues of cross-selling opportunities for both companies, in our view.

New Pipeline Details. SKYX noted the combined Company pipeline is over 4 million units with an expected average selling price of approximately $50/product, suggesting a $200 million+ current pipeline. With cross-selling opportunities, SKYX’s full product line is expected to create an opportunity to increase Deako’s revenue per home by up to fivefold; we expect to see strong pipeline growth going forward. And there is the opportunity to cross-sell Deako products into SKYX’s existing projects.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Aurania Resources (AUIAF)/OUTPERFORM – Drilling Completed at Thor’s Valley; Assays Expected in November
AZZ (AZZ)/OUTPERFORM – Record Earnings Drive Increased Guidance

Aurania Resources (AUIAF/$0.13 | Price Target: $0.3)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Drilling Completed at Thor’s Valley; Assays Expected in November
Rating: OUTPERFORM

2026 drilling program completed. Aurania completed eight diamond drill holes totaling 780.7 meters at its Thor’s Valley gold-silver project in Iceland, compared with six holes originally planned. The program included six holes twinning historical drilling, one drilled in the same direction as a historical hole but at a different inclination, and a step-out hole 50 meters northwest of the historic area. The program was intended to confirm historical results and assess the continuity and extent of mineralization. Assay results are expected in November 2026.

Core recovery improves geological confidence. Aurania achieved nearly 100% core recovery in most holes, compared with approximately 50% or less historically. Using HQ3 diamond drilling, the company recovered fragmented, clay rich vein material frequently lost during earlier programs. More representative samples should improve the assessment of historical gold grades and mineralized widths.

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AZZ (AZZ/$136.71 | Price Target: $170)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Record Earnings Drive Increased Guidance
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Q2 FY 2027 Financial Results. AZZ reported adj. net income of $60.1 million, or $2.00 per share, versus $46.9 million, or $1.55 per share, a year ago. Results exceeded our estimates of $54.9 million, or $1.81 per share, by 9.5% and 10.5%, respectively. Revenue increased 16.7% to a record $486.9 million, while adj. EBITDA rose 25.0% to $110.9 million, exceeding our $101.6 million estimate. Adj. EBITDA margin expanded 150 basis points to 22.8%. Metal Coatings revenue increased 22.9% to $233.5 million, while Precoat Metals revenue rose 11.5% to $253.4 million. Segment adj. EBITDA margins were 30.7% and 21.2%, respectively.

FY 2027 Corporate Guidance Raised. Reflecting strong performance and sustained sales momentum, management raised FY 2027 revenue guidance to $1.825–$1.875 billion from $1.800–$1.850 billion. Adj. EBITDA guidance increased to $380–$420 million from $375–$415 million, while adj. EPS guidance rose to $7.00–$7.30 from $6.75–$7.15. The revised outlook reflects contributions from the new Washington, Missouri facility, improved operations, and lower interest expense. Capital expenditures are expected to total $80–$100 million, with debt reduction of $100–$140 million.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Thursday, October 8, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP)/OUTPERFORM – Coal Operations Anchor Cash Flow as Oil and Gas Royalties Expand
Resources Connection (RGP)/OUTPERFORM – Pricing Holds as the Recovery Remains Elusive
Xcel Brands (XELB)/OUTPERFORM – Performance-Based Partnership Could Accelerate Royalty Growth

Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP/$24.65 | Price Target: $33.5)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Coal Operations Anchor Cash Flow as Oil and Gas Royalties Expand
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Coal fundamentals support a constructive outlook. Alliance Resource Partners is the second-largest coal producer in the eastern United States and benefits from a competitive cost structure and strong earnings visibility based on contracted sales. More than 99% of expected 2026 coal volumes are committed and priced, while approximately 85% of anticipated 2027 volumes are contracted. Growing electricity demand and a more supportive regulatory environment could extend coal-fired power plant lives and strengthen demand for thermal coal.

Royalties strengthen the growth profile. Alliance continues to expand its high-margin oil and gas royalty business, supported by more than $1 billion invested in mineral interests. The recent $206.2 million AllDale acquisition expanded its portfolio to approximately 115,680 net royalty acres, including more than 44,770 acres in the Permian Basin. We expect royalties to contribute increasingly to earnings and cash flow without the capital requirements of operated properties.

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Resources Connection (RGP/$2.99 | Price Target: $6)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
Pricing Holds as the Recovery Remains Elusive
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Overview. Resources Connection’s first-quarter results were within management’s revenue and gross margin outlook, while lower operating expenses helped profitability exceed our July projections. However, the Company has yet to demonstrate sustained revenue improvement. We believe pricing discipline and ongoing cost actions provide a foundation for recovery, but weak consultant utilization and recent cash consumption leave less room for an extended turnaround.

1Q27 Results. Revenue was $98.1 million compared to $120.2 million in 1Q26 and our $100 million estimate. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $3.6 million compared to $3.1 million in 1Q26 and our projected $5.5 million loss. Adjusted net loss was $0.16/sh. versus EPS of $0.03 in 1Q26 and our $0.22/sh. loss estimate. The earnings improvement relative to our forecast is encouraging, although it does not change the need for higher billable activity.

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Xcel Brands (XELB/$0.64 | Price Target: $5)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
George Proost [email protected] |
Performance-Based Partnership Could Accelerate Royalty Growth
Rating: OUTPERFORM

An important evolution of the creator-commerce model. Xcel Brands announced a partnership with Paradium.AI to launch PetHelpful x Trust·Respect·Love by Cesar Millan, combining Parade’s extensive digital publishing network with Cesar Millan’s global recognition and authentic content. We believe the collaboration marks an important evolution in Xcel’s strategy, leveraging AI-powered content to convert strong consumer awareness into retail sales.

A compelling performance-based marketing model. Paradium.AI commits significant marketing resources through its media platforms to participating retailers at no cost, while Paradium.AI, Cesar Millan, and Xcel share performance-based royalties. We believe this creates an attractive proposition for retailers by providing substantial promotional support while aligning all parties’ interests around generating sales.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Thursday, October 8, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

MAIA Biotechnology (MAIA)/OUTPERFORM – Patient Enrollment Completed In THIO-101, Enrollment Milestone Reached In THIO-104

MAIA Biotechnology (MAIA/$1.18 | Price Target: $14)
Robert LeBoyer [email protected] | (212) 896-4625
Patient Enrollment Completed In THIO-101, Enrollment Milestone Reached In THIO-104
Rating: OUTPERFORM

MAIA Reported Two Important Clinical Trial Milestones. MAIA announced the completion of enrollment for the Part C Expansion Stage of the THIO-101 trial. This part of THIO-101 has enrolled 150 patients. Separately, the Phase 3 THIO-104 trial reached enrollment of 65 patients, putting it on schedule to enroll 100 patients by YE2026. Reaching the full-year enrollment goal could allow an interim analysis in FY2027.

Results From THIO-101 Part C Have Been Positive To Date. As discussed in our Research Note on September 22, MAIA recently announced initial efficacy data from the THIO-101 Part C. The evaluable population, consisting of patients with at least one post-treatment evaluation by tumor scan, showed a disease control rate (DCR) of 90.5%. This far exceeds published studies that show a 25%–35% DCR for standard third-line chemotherapy regimens.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Beasley Broadcast Group (BBGI)/OUTPERFORM – Positioning For The Next Step
Conduent (CNDT)/OUTPERFORM – Transit Sale Closes; Deleveraging Story Advances
Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK)/OUTPERFORM – Q1 Headwinds, Full-Year Outlook Intact
The GEO Group (GEO)/OUTPERFORM – To Redeem Debt, Extend Credit Facility

Beasley Broadcast Group (BBGI/$10.07 | Price Target: $28)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
George Proost [email protected] |
Positioning For The Next Step
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Revising estimates. We are lowering our second-half 2026 revenue expectations to reflect a softer advertising environment, including lower expectations for core and political advertising. We now forecast Q3 revenue of $42.7 million and adjusted EBITDA of $3.9 million, followed by Q4 revenue of $49.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of $6.5 million.

Cost reductions are providing support. Despite the challenging revenue environment, we believe Beasley’s significantly lower operating cost structure is beginning to meaningfully benefit profitability. We forecast full-year 2026 revenue to decline 13.1% to $178.9 million, while adjusted EBITDA increases 45.2% to $15.3 million and the adjusted EBITDA margin expands to 8.5% from 5.1% in 2025.

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Conduent (CNDT/$1.62 | Price Target: $5)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
George Proost [email protected] |
Transit Sale Closes; Deleveraging Story Advances
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Transit sale completed. Conduent completed the previously announced sale of its public transit and fare collection business to Modaxo on October 1. In our view, the closing represents another important step in the company’s efforts to simplify its portfolio, reduce financial leverage, and focus resources on its core Commercial and Government businesses.

$125 million earmarked for debt reduction. Conduent received $140 million in cash consideration at closing and expects to use $125 million of net proceeds to repay borrowings under its revolving credit facility. We view the debt reduction favorably and believe the improved balance sheet should enhance the company’s financial flexibility as management executes its ASCEND strategy.

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Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK/$5.29 | Price Target: $14.5)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
George Proost [email protected] |
Q1 Headwinds, Full-Year Outlook Intact
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Q1 expectations reset. We are lowering our fiscal Q1 revenue and adj. EBITDA forecasts to $299.0 million and $72.5 million, down from $307.0 million and $77.0 million, respectively. The revision largely reflects softer-than-expected water-park results due to unfavorable weather, pricing, and season-pass decisions, as well as lingering disruption from the World Cup.

Water-park weakness appears fixable. While weather and an aggressive, roughly 30% price increase pressured attendance, per-capita spending improved, and labor costs declined. Management plans to recalibrate pricing, start selling season passes earlier, and further optimize admissions to position the parks for improved performance next season.

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The GEO Group (GEO/$29.94 | Price Target: $40)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
To Redeem Debt, Extend Credit Facility
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Debt Redemption. The GEO Group is redeeming all of its $650 million 8.625% Senior Secured Notes due in 2029. The redemption will be funded from net proceeds of the facility sale announced Monday. We view this as a significant positive for the Company, reducing outstanding debt, eliminating interest payments, and setting the Company up to be more aggressive in its share repurchase program.

Details. The redemption price for the 2029 Senior Secured Notes will be equal to $1,043.13 per $1,000.00 original principal amount, or approximately $678 million, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. GEO is receiving a net $705 million from the facility sale and had another $55 million of cash on the balance sheet as of June 30th. The redemption of the 2029 Senior Secured Notes will occur on October 15, 2026. GEO will save some $56 million in annual interest expense.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Alliance Entertainment Holding (AENT)/OUTPERFORM – Building A Higher-Margin Entertainment Platform
NN (NNBR)/OUTPERFORM – A Deeper Look Into the Implications of the PIPE Transaction
Tectonic Metals Inc. (TETOF)/OUTPERFORM – Preparing for the Next Phase of Growth
The GEO Group (GEO)/OUTPERFORM – A Sale; Increased Buyback Authorization

Alliance Entertainment Holding (AENT/$4.69 | Price Target: $9)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
George Proost [email protected] |
Building A Higher-Margin Entertainment Platform
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Noble Virtual Conference Highlights. On October 1, 2026, Bruce Ogilvie, Executive Chairman of Alliance Entertainment, presented at Noble’s October Virtual Emerging Growth Conference. The presentation highlighted an optimistic outlook for fiscal 2027 and opportunities to expand margins through licensing, collectibles, authentication, and fulfillment. A replay is available here.

Favorable revenue and margin expansion outlook. Management expects continued revenue growth and margin expansion in fiscal 2027, supported by continued demand for physical media products and a full year of the company’s high-margin licensing deal with Amazon MGM. Additionally, the company’s return to direct movie sales to Walmart eliminates third-party intermediary fees and restores access to supply chain financing, supporting faster cash collection and higher margins. Management expects the full benefit to become more apparent in fiscal Q2.

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NN (NNBR/$4.24 | Price Target: $6)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
A Deeper Look Into the Implications of the PIPE Transaction
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Transaction. As noted, NN is eliminating its outstanding Preferred stock, which will eliminate the associated dividends that cost the Company approximately $19 million in 2025. NN issued 11.3 million shares in the PIPE transaction and an additional 4.8 million pre-funded warrants. Eliminating the dividends and increasing the share count would lower our 4Q26 estimated loss per share to $0.03 from a prior $0.06. The elimination of $122.1 million of outstanding preferred stock as of June 30th significantly improves NN’s capital structure.

Term Loan. At the end of June, NN had $133.5 million outstanding under its term loan facility at a 13.5% interest rate. We believe the elimination of the preferred, along with solid operating performance, gives management the opportunity to refi the term debt at a lower rate. For illustrative purposes, reducing the interest rate to 10% from 13.5% would save the Company $4.6 million in annual interest costs, or about $0.04/sh, based on 100 million shares outstanding.

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Tectonic Metals Inc. (TETOF/$1.32 | Price Target: $3.5)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Preparing for the Next Phase of Growth
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Senior leadership team appointment. Effective October 1, Tectonic appointed Mr. Eduard Epshtein, CPA, CA, as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Epshtein has more than 20 years of capital markets, project development, transactions, and corporate finance experience, including 16 years as Chief Financial Officer of Lithium Americas (NYSE: LAC, TSX: LAC). During his tenure, Lithium Americas evolved from an exploration-stage company into a NYSE-listed producer with a market capitalization exceeding US$5 billion.

Experience aligned with Tectonic’s next phase. We view the appointment positively given Mr. Epshtein’s experience advancing major resource projects from exploration through construction and production. His experience with project finance, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, offtake arrangements, M&A, and corporate governance should become increasingly relevant as Tectonic moves Flat from exploration toward resource definition and economic evaluation.

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The GEO Group (GEO/$32.34 | Price Target: $40)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
A Sale; Increased Buyback Authorization
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Facilities Sale. The GEO Group has sold its Adelanto, California ICE Processing Center complex to the Federal government for $950 million, or a net of $705 million. This is the first facility sale by GEO to the Department of Homeland Security and follows similar transactions earlier this year by competitor CoreCivic to DHS. The sale provides a solid foundation for the value of GEO’s assets in our view.

Details. The Adelanto complex consists of 3 buildings with a total of 2,644 beds. On a consolidated basis, the sale price equates to over $359,000/bed. GEO expects to continue providing support services to the Federal government at these locations under the existing contract agreement, although we would expect some changes to the contract as GEO no longer owns the facilities. The current contract runs through mid-December 2029 with a 5-year option period.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Monday, October 5, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

NN (NNBR)/OUTPERFORM – Another Milestone In Cleaning Up The Capital Structure
Sky Harbour Group (SKYH)/OUTPERFORM – Noble October Virtual Conference.
SKYX Platforms (SKYX)/OUTPERFORM – Noble October Virtual Conference
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (STRR)/OUTPERFORM – Noble October Virtual Conference
Vince Holding Corp. (VNCE)/OUTPERFORM – OVO Growth Roadmap Comes Into Focus

NN (NNBR/$4.51 | Price Target: $6)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
Another Milestone In Cleaning Up The Capital Structure
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Capital Structure. On Friday, NN  announced it had entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private investment in public equity financing (PIPE) that is expected to result in net proceeds of approximately $50 million. A majority of the proceeds will be used to eliminate the outstanding Series D preferred stock. NNBR shares rose 24% on the news, closing at $4.51. We view Friday’s announcement positively, placing NN in a much stronger financial position to pursue extensive growth opportunities.

Details. NN will issue an aggregate of 16.1 million shares of common stock (or prefunded warrants in lieu thereof) at a price of $3.30 per share (or $3.29 per pre-funded warrant). Each pre-funded warrant has an exercise price of $0.01 per share of common stock and will be immediately exercisable. There are 10 investors making this investment, a mix of existing shareholders and new shareholders. The deal was significantly oversubscribed. The deal is expected to close on October 5th.

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Sky Harbour Group (SKYH/$9.29 | Price Target: $23)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
Noble October Virtual Conference.
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Noble Virtual Conference. Sky Harbour Senior Vice President Tim Herr presented at the Noble Virtual Conference. Highlights included macro tailwinds, client mix, and long-term goals. A rebroadcast is available at https://www.channelchek.com/videos/sky-harbour-skyh-noble-capital-markets-virtual-conference-replay-october-2026.

Macro Tailwinds. The total square footage of the aviation fleet continues to increase, driven by an increased number of aircraft operating-driven by both business and consumer demand-and the increasing size of the aircraft fleet. U.S. Business-Class total square footage, Sky Harbour’s target market, has risen by 73% over the past 15 years. On the supply side, no new major airports have been built since the early 1990s. The available land at or surrounding airports continues to shrink.

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SKYX Platforms (SKYX/$1.18 | Price Target: $5)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
Noble October Virtual Conference
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Noble Virtual Conference. SKYX Platforms CEO Leonard Sokolow presented at the Noble Virtual Conference. Highlights included the Deako acquisition, development agreements, and product introductions.  A rebroadcast is available at https://www.channelchek.com/videos/skyx-platforms-corp-skyx-noble-capital-markets-virtual-conference-replay-october-2026.

Deako Acquisition. Management does expect cost synergies, but the larger piece of the pie, in our view, is the ability to provide an A-to-Z solution across the electronic real estate of homes, buildings, and hotels, where power, control, sensing, and AI intelligence will reside. The combination will put SKYX at the forefront of data sharing in smart home systems, opening multiple high-margin revenue opportunities, in our opinion.

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Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (STRR/$9.76 | Price Target: $16)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
Noble October Virtual Conference
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Noble Virtual Conference. Star Equity CEO Jeff Eberwein presented at the Noble Virtual Conference. Highlights included the Harte Hanks proposed acquisition, efforts to monetize non-cash-flowing assets, and future financial goals.  A rebroadcast is available at https://www.channelchek.com/videos/star-equity-holdings-strr-noble-capital-markets-virtual-conference-replay-october-2026.

Harte Hanks. Harte Hanks has completed its go-shop period, and while other proposals were received, the Harte Hanks Board has not determined that any proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal to the Star proposal. Mr. Eberwein noted that both companies are moving forward to complete the announced deal, hopefully by year-end.

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Vince Holding Corp. (VNCE/$10.5 | Price Target: $14)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
Jacob Mutchler [email protected] |
OVO Growth Roadmap Comes Into Focus
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Insights From Noble’s Emerging Growth Conference. We recently hosted Vince Holding Corp. CEO Brendan Hoffman and CFO Yuji Okumura for a fireside chat at Noble Capital Markets’ Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference. The discussion provided additional insight into the strength of the core Vince business and, importantly, management’s strategy to leverage its operating platform to accelerate growth at the recently acquired OVO business. Click here to view the presentation. Vince participated in the conference on October 2.

Core Vince Momentum Remains Healthy. We believe the underlying Vince business remains on solid footing, supported by strength across both direct-to-consumer and wholesale. Second-quarter revenue rose 11.7% to $81.8 million, with DTC up 13.7% and wholesale up 10.4%, providing a solid foundation as management begins integrating OVO.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Thursday, October 1, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Conduent (CNDT)/OUTPERFORM – Laying Out the Path to Profitable Growth
Kodiak Copper Corp. (KDKCF)/OUTPERFORM – Kay Copper Advances
Resolution Minerals Ltd (RML)/OUTPERFORM – Horse Heaven Advances on Multiple Fronts

Conduent (CNDT/$1.56 | Price Target: $5)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
Jacob Mutchler [email protected] |
Laying Out the Path to Profitable Growth
Rating: OUTPERFORM

A clearer path forward. At its Investor Day held on September 30 in New York, Conduent outlined ASCEND 2026-28, a three-year framework to transition the company from restructuring and portfolio simplification to consistent, profitable growth. The strategy centers on three priorities: Standardize operations and infrastructure, Specialize in core solutions, and Scale the company’s go-to-market capabilities.

Targets provide visibility through 2028. Management expects revenue of $2.15 billion-$2.25 billion in both 2026 and 2027, increasing to $2.25 billion-$2.35 billion in 2028. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to increase from $140 million-$170 million in 2026 to $170 million-$200 million in 2027 and $210 million-$250 million in 2028, with meaningful margin expansion anticipated.

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Kodiak Copper Corp. (KDKCF/$0.49 | Price Target: $1.5)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Kay Copper Advances
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Transaction moves toward closing. Kodiak Copper has filed the initial TSX Venture Exchange listing application for Kay Copper and executed definitive agreements covering the combination of Kodiak’s Mohave project with Teck’s Copper Hill project in Arizona. The transaction is intended to create a well-funded, U.S.-focused copper explorer with two drill-ready porphyry projects. Completion is expected in October 2026, subject to TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) acceptance and other customary closing conditions.

Financing is in place. In connection with the transaction, approximately C$5.37 million was raised through a subscription receipt financing at C$0.25 per receipt, in addition to an earlier C$830,000 financing. The proceeds are intended to fund exploration at Mohave and Copper Hill during 2026 and 2027. Following closing, Kodiak and Teck are each expected to own approximately 26.4% of Kay Copper.

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Resolution Minerals Ltd (RML/$5.68 | Price Target: $30)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Horse Heaven Advances on Multiple Fronts
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Horse Heaven takes center stage. In fiscal 2026, Resolution Minerals repositioned the company around its 100%-owned Horse Heaven Antimony-Tungsten-Gold-Silver Project in Idaho following its acquisition in July 2025. During the year, Resolution initiated and expanded drilling, made gold discoveries at Golden Gate North and South, advanced the high-grade Antimony Ridge system, acquired the Johnson Creek processing site and historical tungsten stockpiles, and initiated metallurgical programs across gold, antimony, and tungsten.

Golden Gate continues to expand. Following the June 30 fiscal year-end, Resolution completed its 2026 Golden Gate drilling program with 42 diamond holes totaling 12,236 meters. Recent assays from Golden Gate South extended the mineralized zone to approximately 600 meters in width and returned the highest gold grades reported to date at Horse Heaven, including one meter grading 14.8 g/t Au and 10.2 meters grading 1.83 g/t Au. Assays remained pending for 36 holes, providing a pipeline of additional results.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

1-800-Flowers.com (FLWS)/OUTPERFORM – Sharpening the Focus
Power Metallic Mines Inc. (PNPNF)/OUTPERFORM – Deep Drilling Extends Lion Zone at Depth
Unicycive Therapeutics (UNCY)/OUTPERFORM – Unicycive Announces NDA Resubmission For OLC, Ahead Of Our Expected Timeframe

1-800-Flowers.com (FLWS/$2.6 | Price Target: $5)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
Jacob Mutchler [email protected] |
Sharpening the Focus
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Portfolio simplification. FLWS agreed to sell PersonalizationMall and Things Remembered to PlanetArt for approximately $45 million. We believe the transaction advances management’s strategy to simplify the business and concentrate resources behind its core brands and higher-return growth opportunities. The transaction is expected to close within the next several weeks.

Debt amendment increases flexibility. Importantly, a recent amendment to the credit agreement allows FLWS to retain a portion of the sale proceeds rather than directing the entire amount toward debt reduction. We estimate that roughly $22.5 million will reduce term debt, while approximately $22.5 million will be available to reinvest in the business.

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Power Metallic Mines Inc. (PNPNF/$0.81 | Price Target: $2)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Deep Drilling Extends Lion Zone at Depth
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Deep drilling expands the Lion Zone. Power Metallic recently released new drill results that extend the known depth of the Lion Zone, with Hole PML-26-125 intersecting 5.70 meters grading 14.00% copper equivalent recovered (CuEqRec) at nearly 800 meters vertical depth. The intercept was drilled roughly 150 meters below the previous deepest high-grade hole and lies well beneath the limits of the recently announced mineral resource estimate, providing additional evidence that Lion remains open at depth.

Grades remain strong below the current resource. Hole PML-26-125 returned 11.42% copper within the broader 5.70-meter interval, including 2.15 meters grading 24.62% CuEqRec and 20.30% copper. A second hole, PML-26-121a, intersected 7.70 meters grading 3.28% CuEqRec, including 1.70 meters at 11.93% CuEqRec. Together, the results suggest that high-grade copper-platinum group elements (PGE) mineralization continues below the current resource envelope rather than tapering out at depth.

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Unicycive Therapeutics (UNCY/$4.55 | Price Target: $40)
Robert LeBoyer [email protected] | (212) 896-4625
Unicycive Announces NDA Resubmission For OLC, Ahead Of Our Expected Timeframe
Rating: OUTPERFORM

NDA For OLC Has Been Resubmitted. Unicycive has resubmitted its NDA (New Drug Application) for OLC (oxylanthanum  carbonate) to control phosphate levels in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis. Typically, the FDA accepts the submission for filing within 30 days and provides a PDUFA date, the statutory date for the agency to respond. This date is expected to be six months later, for a PDUFA date around March 30, 2026.

An Alternate Manufacturing Vendor Has Been Added.  The resubmission included CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) product data from a new third-party manufacturing vendor similar to the original vendor, including OLC manufacturing and 12-month stability studies. The NDA also includes data from bridging studies showing the vendors’ products are equivalent, as recommended by the FDA.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

DLH Holdings (DLHC)/OUTPERFORM – Momentum Continues

DLH Holdings (DLHC/$3.46 | Price Target: $7)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
Momentum Continues
Rating: OUTPERFORM

A New Task Order. DLH has been awarded a task order to provide risk management framework and cybersecurity operations support services to the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) Center for Information Technology (“CIT”). CIT provides the NIH community with a secure and reliable IT infrastructure in support of its mission-critical research activities. In our view, not only does the award expand DLH’s support for NIH, but the award aligns with management’s strategy to grow technology-powered solutions in core markets.

Details. Notably, the task order is new work for DLH. The award has a potential value of $19.1 million inclusive of all option periods. The base period and multiple options aggregate to a three-year period of performance. This new business comes hot on the heels of recent awards for DLH, supporting our thesis that the multi-year lull in awards has broken. We anticipate DLH to continue to win its fair share of business going forward.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Monday, September 28, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW)/OUTPERFORM – A CEO Transition
Metals & Mining (Metals & Mining) – Observations from the 2026 Precious Metals Summit
Ocugen (OCGN)/OUTPERFORM – New Designations In The Bahamas To Lead To First Commercial Approval For OCU400

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW/$32.13 | Price Target: $42)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
A CEO Transition
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Transition. On Friday, CoreCivic announced that Patrick Swindle was stepping down as President and Chief Executive Officer due to health reasons. Mr. Swindle also resigned from CoreCivic’s Board. The Board named Lucibeth N. Mayberry as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Ms. Mayberry also joined the Board. We believe CoreCivic’s deep bench of executives should make this a seamless transition.

Ms. Mayberry’s Background. Ms. Mayberry has served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer since May 2025. From October 2022 to May 2025, Ms. Mayberry served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer. Prior to assuming that role, Ms. Mayberry served as Executive Vice President, Real Estate from May 2015 until October 2022. She has previously served in various roles at CoreCivic since May 2003, including as Vice President, Deputy Chief Development Officer; Vice President, Research, Contract and Proposals; and Managing Director, State Partnership Relations.

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Ocugen (OCGN/$1.02 | Price Target: $12)
Robert LeBoyer [email protected] | (212) 896-4625
New Designations In The Bahamas To Lead To First Commercial Approval For OCU400
Rating: OUTPERFORM

First Commercialization Could Be Coming Soon. Ocugen has received Provisional Approval and Priority Designation from the Bahamian government for OCU400. Ocugen can now supply OCU400 through an Expanded Access Program (EAP). If the first patient is treated within 90 days, OCU400 will receive full regulatory approval, allowing for commercialization in Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). We see this as a significant regulatory and commercial milestone.

Regulatory Approval Is More Significant Than Potential Sales. This would be the first approval to allow commercial sales of OCU400. While some countries allow compassionate-use treatments before approval at the company’s break-even cost, Ocugen will be allowed to charge full price and earn profit on the treatments. We expect only a handful of patients to be treated in the coming quarters and do not expect a material impact on quarterly Net Losses, as the company has three late-stage clinical trials in progress at this time.

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Metals & Mining Industry Report
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Observations from the 2026 Precious Metals Summit

Precious Metals Summit. We attended the Precious Metals Summit last week at the Beaver Creek Resort in Colorado. While strong increases in metal prices led to exceptional investment returns in 2025, returns have moderated in 2026. Year-to-date through September 25, mining companies (as measured by the XME) appreciated 4.6% compared to a gain of 13.1% for the S&P 500 Index. The VanEck Vectors Gold Miners (GDX) and Junior Gold Miners (GDXJ) ETFs were up 8.3% and 6.4%, respectively. While metals prices remain strong, gold, silver, nickel, and lead prices have retreated modestly since the end of last year, while copper and zinc prices have continued to advance. While rising rate expectations may pose a headwind for gold, an uncertain geopolitical environment and other factors may provide an offset.

Investors are more discerning. Sentiment remains constructive, supported by strong metals prices, robust industry cash flows, and continued institutional interest in the sector. Conference participation was strong, including executive teams from over 225 mining companies and a broad mix of institutional investors, sell-side brokerage firms, and other industry participants. Investors appear to be increasingly focused on companies with scale, grade, strong metallurgy, manageable capital requirements, and an identifiable path for converting exploration success into economic value

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Thursday, September 24, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

NanoViricides (NNVC)/OUTPERFORM – Phase 2 Clinical Trial For HV-387 In MPox Begins
NN (NNBR)/OUTPERFORM – Raises Full Year Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Guide
V2X (VVX)/OUTPERFORM – Follow-on Award

NanoViricides (NNVC/$1.51 | Price Target: $6)
Robert LeBoyer [email protected] | (212) 896-4625
Phase 2 Clinical Trial For HV-387 In MPox Begins
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Phase 2 Trial Patient Enrollment Has Started. NanoViricides has begun enrolling patients in the Phase 2 clinical trial testing NV-387 for MPox Virus Infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This meets our expected timeframe for the start of the trial, with preliminary results expected in late 4Q26. We anticipate a second trial testing NV-387 to start shortly in the same region.

Phase 2 Trial Design. The trial is an open-label study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of NV-387 compared with the standard of care. The trial is being conducted in Lodja, Sankuru Province, DRC, a remote province not (yet) affected by the Ebola outbreaks seen in other regions. NV-387 is formulated as an oral solid (gummies) that does not require refrigeration or cold storage, making it practical to administer in remote regions.

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NN (NNBR/$3.86 | Price Target: $6)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
Raises Full Year Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Guide
Rating: OUTPERFORM

A Raise. For the third time in 2026, NN management raised full-year guidance, reflecting the positive momentum of the business, in our view. Full-year revenue is now expected to be in the $470-$490 million range, with adjusted EBITDA now projected to be in the $58-$68 million range, up from a prior $460-$480 million and $55-$65 million, respectively. Initial 2026 guidance called for revenue in the $445-$465 million range and adjusted EBITDA in the $50-$60 million range.

Management Commentary. NN management noted, “Our business continues to build momentum as we ramp up in our key growth markets of Data Center, Defense & Electronics, and Medical, where demand for our solutions remains strong and actively expanding. Our year-to-date results and year-to-go forecast underpin this improved guidance and reflect the steady performance of our growth and cost programs.”

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V2X (VVX/$74.94 | Price Target: $92)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
Follow-on Award
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Business. V2X continues to add business with a recent follow-on award from the Air Force for base support services and a position on an ID/IQ supporting the Air Force’s Carriage Equipment Production Effort for the Long Range Standoff (LRSO) cruise missile program. Such awards demonstrate V2X’s strong position to bid for and win new and expanded business, in our opinion.

Follow-on. The Department of War announced that V2X Systems has been awarded an undefinitized contract action with a not-to-exceed ceiling price of $231.8 million, a modification to a previously awarded contract for base support services in support of the Iraq F-16 program. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $594.2 million. Work will be performed at Martyr BG Ali Flaih Air Base, Iraq, and is expected to be completed by July 17, 2027. Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $115.9 million are being obligated at the time of award.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Century Lithium Corp. (CYDVF)/OUTPERFORM – Advancing Plans for a Stand-Alone Merchant Chlor-Alkali Plant
Eledon Pharmaceuticals (ELDN)/OUTPERFORM – Tegoprubart Extension Study Maintains Improvement Over Tacrolimus

Century Lithium Corp. (CYDVF/$0.18 | Price Target: $2.3)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Advancing Plans for a Stand-Alone Merchant Chlor-Alkali Plant
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Advancing a merchant chlor-alkali plant. Century Lithium plans to develop a commercial-scale chlor-alkali plant in the Western United States that would produce chlorine, hydrochloric acid, and sodium hydroxide from sodium chloride, water, and electricity. The plant is expected to initially produce at a rate of 300 short tons per day (st/d) of chlorine, with potential expansion to 600 st/d depending on regional demand and the supply needs of Angel Island.

Early offtake interest provides commercial support. Century has signed eight non-binding Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that could collectively fully utilize the plant’s initial production, while discussions with additional customers are ongoing. The company is evaluating sites in Nevada and Utah based on power, feedstock, rail access, permitting, and proximity to customers, with final site selection expected following completion of due diligence.

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Eledon Pharmaceuticals (ELDN/$2.89 | Price Target: $10)
Robert LeBoyer [email protected] | (212) 896-4625
Tegoprubart Extension Study Maintains Improvement Over Tacrolimus
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Long-Term Data Updated At Transplant Conference. Eledon presented an update to the Phase 2 BESTOW Extension study at the International Congress of The Transplantation Society. Analysis up to 24 months after transplantation showed that patients treated with tegoprubart had statistically significant improvements in kidney function compared with patients treated with tacrolimus. Separately, tegoprubart has also received Fast Track designation from the FDA in the kidney transplant indication.

Updated Extension Study Data. Patients completing the BESTOW trial were entered into an Extension Stage to follow outcomes after the trial period ended. At 18, 21, and 24 months, tegoprubart patients had a higher eGFR of about 71 mL/min/1.73m2 compared with 58 mL/min/1.73m2 for tacrolimus, with differences that were statistically significant. Tegoprubart patients showed a continued improvement in eGFR after the trial, while tacrolimus patients showed a gradual but steady decline.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

MAIA Biotechnology (MAIA)/OUTPERFORM – Heading Into 4Q After Strong Clinical Progress
Titan International (TWI)/OUTPERFORM – To Sell ITM Business

MAIA Biotechnology (MAIA/$1.33 | Price Target: $14)
Robert LeBoyer [email protected] | (212) 896-4625
Heading Into 4Q After Strong Clinical Progress
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Phase 2 Extension Stage Has Begun Treatment At US Sites. MAIA began treating patients at three US sites in the Part C Expansion Phase of its Phase 2 THIO-101 trial. The trial tests ateganosine (aka THIO) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and had completed the planned patient enrollment at international sites worldwide. Two additional US sites are expected to open during 2026.

Initial Data Shows Consistent Efficacy. In June 2026, MAIA announced initial efficacy data from the ongoing Phase 2 THIO-101 Part C Expansion Stage. Patients with at least one post-treatment evaluation by tumor scan showed a disease control rate (DCR) of 90.5% in the evaluable population. We believe that data consistent with Parts A and B could allow the company to apply for Accelerated Approval and Priority Review.

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Titan International (TWI/$7.36 | Price Target: $11)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
To Sell ITM Business
Rating: OUTPERFORM

A Sale. Titan International entered into an agreement to sell its Italtractor ITM undercarriage business. The sale is expected to generate cash value of approximately $285 million, which includes a $207 million initial purchase price, $6 million of potential earnout proceeds, $23 million of customary adjustments based on ITM’s net assets and financial position at closing, and $49 million of dividends, consisting of $38 million received in recent years and $11 million expected prior to closing. The deal is expected to close in early January.

Focus. We expect Titan to use the proceeds to sharpen its focus on the core global wheel and tire operations serving the agriculture, construction, and consumer markets. Investments are expected to be focused on the Company’s highest growth opportunities and may include the purchase of adjacent businesses. A portion of the proceeds may be used to reduce outstanding net debt, which totaled $413 million as of June 30th.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Monday, September 21, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Codere Online (CDRO)/OUTPERFORM – Adding the NFL to the Mexico Playbook
Xerox Holdings Corporation (XRX)/OUTPERFORM – A Clearer Path Through the Turnaround

Codere Online (CDRO/$9 | Price Target: $16)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
Jacob Mutchler [email protected] |
Adding the NFL to the Mexico Playbook
Rating: OUTPERFORM

High-visibility NFL Agreement. Codere recently announced a multi-year agreement with the NFL, establishing it as the league’s Official Betting Partner in Mexico.  In our view, the high-visibility partnership strengthens its presence in a key market, increases brand awareness, deepens customer engagement opportunities, and enhances brand credibility.

Details. The agreement is set to run for three years and includes annual sponsorship of one NFL game in Mexico City and Super Bowl sponsorship rights in Mexico. The agreement kicks off with the November 22, 2026, 49ers–Vikings matchup and Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles in February 2027. The partnership also creates fan engagement opportunities through hospitality programs, VIP experiences, promotional events across multiple Mexican cities, and official NFL merchandise.

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Xerox Holdings Corporation (XRX/$3.42 | Price Target: $5)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
George Proost [email protected] |
A Clearer Path Through the Turnaround
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Xerox Roadshow. On September 16th, Louis Pastor, CEO, Chuck Butler, CFO, and Greg Stein, SVP & Head of IR, presented to investors at a non-deal roadshow in St. Louis. The presentation highlighted the company’s turnaround strategy, focusing on its efforts to stabilize revenue, expand margins, and reduce debt.

Broadening the revenue base. Earlier this month, the company announced a strategic partnership with Flint Group Digital Xeikon to utilize its digital press technology in Xerox-branded products. The partnership bolsters Xerox’s position in the production print market by providing access to digital packaging, labels, and commercial print without the cost of developing the technology internally.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Thursday, September 17, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

DLH Holdings (DLHC)/OUTPERFORM – $43.7 Million Follow-On Award
First Phosphate Corp. (PHOS)/OUTPERFORM – SERV Adds a Significant New Export Credit Agency (ECA) Financing Component
GeoVax Labs (GOVX)/OUTPERFORM – MVA Technology Platform Produces New Vaccine For Ebola
Kodiak Copper Corp. (KDKCF)/OUTPERFORM – Advancing a District-Scale Copper-Gold Porphyry Project in British Columbia

DLH Holdings (DLHC/$3.99 | Price Target: $7)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
$43.7 Million Follow-On Award
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Follow-on Order. DLH has been awarded a task order to continue providing high-quality information technology services for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. DLH has performed on this mission since 2018. The task order, valued at up to $43.7 million, includes a base period and multiple options aggregating to a two-and-a-half-year period of performance. We view this most recent award as further confirmation that the backlog of contracts and task orders is being freed up which will benefit DLH going forward.

Details. Under this task order, DLH will build on its existing implementation of artificial intelligence for IT operations and automation to improve service efficiency, system reliability, data integrity, cybersecurity, and compliance- all strengths of DLH. The Company will provide services in support of approximately 2,000 NHLBI scientific and administrative employees and contractors.

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First Phosphate Corp. (PHOS/$15.37 | Price Target: $25.5)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
SERV Adds a Significant New Export Credit Agency (ECA) Financing Component
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Swiss support adds another financing layer. First Phosphate has received a Letter of Support from Swiss Export Risk Insurance (SERV) for approximately US$212.5 million in potential financing tied to Swiss machinery, equipment, goods, and services for the Bégin-Lamarche mine and processing facility. The contemplated financing is based on an assumed US$250 million eligible Swiss export contract, with SERV prepared to consider financing 85% of the contract value.

European and G7 support is converging around the project. The SERV announcement follows EIFO’s earlier letter of intent for up to €170 million in guaranteed financing support, while the Canadian government’s G7 Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance announcement also highlighted Danish support for the Bégin-Lamarche mine and Italian financial and industrial support for First Phosphate’s downstream phosphoric acid facility. Switzerland is not a G7 member, but SERV’s participation adds another significant European state-backed export finance institution to a project already receiving support through G7-related initiatives.

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GeoVax Labs (GOVX/$0.41 | Price Target: $10)
Robert LeBoyer [email protected] | (212) 896-4625
MVA Technology Platform Produces New Vaccine For Ebola
Rating: OUTPERFORM

BDBV Vaccine Construct Developed With GeoVax’s Proprietary Technology. GeoVax has developed a new vaccine construct against Bundibugyo virus (BDBV). This is the virus causing the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), now the largest Ebola outbreak and the fastest-spreading outbreak in the DRC. We see this new vaccine construct as proof of principle for the GeoVax MVA technology platform and its ability to respond to infectious diseases with new vaccines.

We See This As An Example Of The MVA Technology Capabilities. GeoVax has proprietary technology based on the MVA (Modified Vaccinia Ankara) virus that it can use to develop and manufacture new vaccines. This technology provides a common foundation for developing new vaccines and responding to infectious disease outbreaks. Previous vaccines developed with the MVA technology platform can stimulate both antibody and cellular immune responses, resulting in long durability, high tolerability, and improved safety profiles.

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Kodiak Copper Corp. (KDKCF/$0.52 | Price Target: $1.5)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
George Proost [email protected] |
Advancing a District-Scale Copper-Gold Porphyry Project in British Columbia
Rating: OUTPERFORM

A large copper resource with room to grow. We have initiated coverage of Kodiak Copper Corp. with an Outperform rating and a price target of C$2.10, or approximately US$1.50 per share. Kodiak’s 100%-owned MPD Copper-Gold Project in southern British Columbia contains 439.2 million tonnes of Indicated and Inferred Resources across seven deposits, all open to expansion. Resource growth and improved project definition could support a higher valuation against a favorable long-term outlook for copper.

Ketchan drilling supports higher-grade potential. Hole AG-26-019 returned 283.5 meters at 0.70% copper equivalent (CuEq) from 37.5 meters downhole, including 108 meters at 1.02% CuEq. The result highlights shallow mineralization that could improve the grade and confidence of the existing resource.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

GeoVax Labs (GOVX)/OUTPERFORM – GEO-MVA Phase 3 Trial Moves Forward With Laboratory Testing Agreement For Patient Samples

GeoVax Labs (GOVX/$0.43 | Price Target: $10)
Robert LeBoyer [email protected] | (212) 896-4625
GEO-MVA Phase 3 Trial Moves Forward With Laboratory Testing Agreement For Patient Samples
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Agreement With CEPI Lab Network Establishes Standardized Sample Testing. GeoVax announced an agreement with CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) to test patient samples from its Phase 3 GEO-MVA study through the CEPI Centralized Laboratory Network. CEPI is an internationally recognized laboratory network that uses standardized assays and laboratory methods. We see this as an important development that can provide reliable results for both regulatory approval and comparison with other therapeutics.

An Important Step For The GEO-MVA Trial. GeoVax reiterated its plan to begin its GEO-MVA immunobridging study in Mpox/smallpox in 4Q26. The trial is expected to enroll about 500 patients, with results expected in mid-2027. The EMA (European Medicines Agency) has given Scientific Advice stating that a single immune bridging study showing that an immune response elicited by the GEO-MVA vaccine is non-inferior to the approved vaccine would be sufficient to apply for approval from the European Union.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Monday, September 14, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Resolution Minerals Ltd (RML)/OUTPERFORM – Thoughts on the Golden Gate Drilling Program

Resolution Minerals Ltd (RML/$7.76 | Price Target: $30)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Thoughts on the Golden Gate Drilling Program
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Golden Gate 2026 drilling program. Resolution has completed its planned 2026 Golden Gate drilling program at the Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, completing 42 diamond core holes totaling 12,236 meters. The program, the largest exploration campaign undertaken at Horse Heaven, was designed to define the scale and extent of both gold and tungsten mineralization across Golden Gate North and the recently established Golden Gate South discovery. Core logging is complete, and final samples are being sent to the laboratory for analysis, leaving assay results from 39 of the 42 holes as the principal near-term catalyst.

Early results suggest a potentially large gold system. Results from the first three 2026 holes extended gold mineralization at least 2,000 meters south of Golden Gate North and established Golden Gate South as a new discovery. The strongest 2026 result reported to date was 305.7 meters grading 0.64 g/t gold from surface in Hole HH-GG26-003C, while the 2025 program returned higher-grade intervals including 189.2 meters at 1.30 g/t gold and 253 meters at 1.5 g/t gold. Along with a broad gold-in-soil anomaly between the two areas, the results provide increasing evidence that Golden Gate may represent a considerably larger mineralized system than initially recognized.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Friday, September 11, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

1-800-Flowers.com (FLWS)/OUTPERFORM – Cost Reset Complete; Focus Shifts To Growth
Alliance Entertainment Holding (AENT)/OUTPERFORM – Momentum Builds Into Fiscal 2027
SKYX Platforms (SKYX)/OUTPERFORM – Now Offering an A-to-Z Solution for the Smart Electronic Grid
T3 Defense (DFNS)/OUTPERFORM – Another Award
Tectonic Metals Inc. (TETOF)/OUTPERFORM – Chicken Mountain Drilling Expands Gold System
Vince Holding Corp. (VNCE)/OUTPERFORM – Core Momentum Builds Ahead of OVO

1-800-Flowers.com (FLWS/$3.04 | Price Target: $5)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
Jacob Mutchler [email protected] |
Cost Reset Complete; Focus Shifts To Growth
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Q4 results reflect continued top-line pressure. Fiscal Q4 revenue declined 12.9% to $293.1 million, with Consumer Floral & Gifts down 13.4% and Gourmet Foods & Gift Baskets down 15.4%, partially offset by 1.9% growth at BloomNet. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $31.0 million compared with a loss of $24.2 million in the prior-year period, as revenue deleverage and cost pressures more than offset operating efficiencies.

Underlying trends provide signs of progress. Importantly, Consumer Floral & Gifts gross margin rose 220 basis points to 40.7%, while contribution margin remained relatively stable. Management also indicated that the flowers category is now generating positive sales on many days and weeks, providing early evidence that changes to merchandising, fulfillment, and the digital customer experience may be improving the underlying revenue trajectory. 

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Alliance Entertainment Holding (AENT/$5.51 | Price Target: $9)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
Jacob Mutchler [email protected] |
Momentum Builds Into Fiscal 2027
Rating: OUTPERFORM

A strong finish to fiscal 2026. Fiscal Q4 revenue was $268.1 million, up 18% from the prior-year period, capping a solid year in which revenue increased 8% to $1.15 billion. Full-year adjusted EBITDA increased 14% to $41.5 million, while gross margin expanded 80 basis points to 13.3%, reflecting favorable product mix and improved operating performance.

Growth is broadening across the portfolio. Physical entertainment remained healthy, with fiscal 2026 vinyl revenue increasing 13%, CDs up 25%, and physical movies up 22%, supported by strong consumer demand and expanded studio relationships with Paramount and Amazon MGM. Higher-value businesses are also gaining traction, with collectibles revenue up 45% and distribution and fulfillment fees up 26%.

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SKYX Platforms (SKYX/$1.32 | Price Target: $5)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
Now Offering an A-to-Z Solution for the Smart Electronic Grid
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Merger. Yesterday, SKYX Platforms announced an agreement to merge with Deako, Inc., a smart home AI platform and intelligent lighting company. The merger agreement between SKYX and Deako will enable SKYX to address from A-to-Z the smart electronic real estate of electrical outlet boxes in homes and buildings including wall outlets, wall switches, and ceiling outlet boxes for smart home and safety products, lighting, ceiling fans, smoke detectors, among others, all with advanced and smart home plug & play solutions.

Synergistic. Management does expect cost synergies, but the larger piece of the pie, in our view, is the ability to provide an A-to-Z solution across the electronic real estate of homes, buildings, and hotels, where power, control, sensing, and AI intelligence will reside. SKYX products will be introduced into Deako’s 50-plus home builders market, while Deako’s products will be introduced into SKYX’s existing projects, such as European hotels and the $4 billion Miami Smart City. We view this as a win-win for SKYX.

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T3 Defense (DFNS/$9.84 | Price Target: $30)
Joe Gomes [email protected] | 561-999-2262
Another Award
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Award. Yesterday, T3 subsidiary Rimon announced receipt of a purchase order valued at $1.3 million from a leading Israeli defense prime contractor. The new award is further validation of management’s game plan to focus on mission-critical hardware and systems used in defense and counter-drone programs. The Company’s portfolio spans launcher systems, tactical mobility, power generation, positioning and navigation, command-and-control, and training and simulation capabilities that support the deployment, operation, and sustainment of layered defense architectures.

Details. Rimon will supply engineered power-generation systems for a European production line supporting a critical air-defense system. The equipment will be built and configured to the prime contractor’s specifications and the requirements of serial defense production, with deliveries scheduled for the customer’s European production facility. Notably, this is a production-line award, not a one-off delivery, which should result in additional volume not only from this customer but potentially from other customers.

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Tectonic Metals Inc. (TETOF/$1.61 | Price Target: $3.5)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Chicken Mountain Drilling Expands Gold System
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Initial 2026 drilling results. Tectonic Metals reported the first assays from its 2026 program at Chicken Mountain, with results from 15 holes totaling 2,276 meters, demonstrating extensions of mineralization both at depth and along the southern margin. The strongest diamond hole, CMD26-036, returned 1.40 g/t gold (Au) over 30.00 meters, including 4.58 g/t Au over 4.50 meters, followed by a 118.16-meter interval grading 0.51 g/t Au that continued to the end of the hole. The result extends Central Corridor 2 to more than 300 meters of vertical depth and supports the interpretation of Chicken Mountain as a large, bulk-tonnage reduced intrusion-related gold system potentially amenable to heap-leach processing.

The mineralized footprint continues to grow. Approximately 1.2 kilometers south of Hole CMD26-036, step-out holes CMR26-141 and CMR26-142 extended the southernmost tested mineralization by approximately 200 meters, increasing its interpreted length to roughly 600 meters. Hole CMR26-142 returned 0.56 g/t Au over 38.10 meters, including 3.06 g/t Au over 4.57 meters, while Hole CMR26-141 intersected 0.31 g/t Au over 25.91 meters and ended in mineralization. The results confirm lateral continuity and expand the mineralized volume that could contribute to a maiden resource.

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Vince Holding Corp. (VNCE/$5.03 | Price Target: $11)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
Jacob Mutchler [email protected] |
Core Momentum Builds Ahead of OVO
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Strong Q2 Results. The company reported Q2 revenue of $81.8 million and adj. EBITDA of $18.0 million, both of which were above our estimates of $80.8 million and $6.8 million, respectively. Solid Q2 results were driven by double-digit revenue growth across DTC and wholesale channels, improved operating leverage, and a $10.4 million tariff refund benefit. Notably, when excluding the refund, adj. EBITDA was approximately $7.6 million, still above our estimate.

DTC and Wholesale Gain Momentum. Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) revenue increased 13.7% to $32.4 million, while wholesale revenue grew 10.4% to $49.4 million. DTC benefited from strength across stores and e-commerce, while an expanding full-price customer base and favorable demand for women’s and men’s collections supported both channels. 

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Thursday, September 10, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Century Lithium Corp. (CYDVF)/OUTPERFORM – Angel Island Permitting Advances
Ocugen (OCGN)/OUTPERFORM – Interim Analysis Report Recommends Continuing Stargardt Phase 2/3 Trial, But Causes Confusion
Resolution Minerals Ltd (RML)/OUTPERFORM – Nasdaq Listing Expands U.S. Investor Access

Century Lithium Corp. (CYDVF/$0.19 | Price Target: $3.05)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Angel Island Permitting Advances
Rating: OUTPERFORM

A major milestone. Century Lithium reached a major permitting milestone at its 100%-owned Angel Island Lithium Project in Nevada with the submission of its Mine Plan of Operations and Nevada Reclamation Permit Application. The Plan of Operations formally defines the proposed project for federal environmental review and moves Angel Island into the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.

Angel Island lithium project. Angel Island will be a large, long-life surface mine designed to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate on site. Development would be phased from approximately 8,300 tons per day during the first four years to as much as 16,500 tons per day from years five through 40, supported by direct lithium extraction, closed-loop water recycling, and significant power and water infrastructure.

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Ocugen (OCGN/$1.07 | Price Target: $12)
Robert LeBoyer [email protected] | (212) 896-4625
Interim Analysis Report Recommends Continuing Stargardt Phase 2/3 Trial, But Causes Confusion
Rating: OUTPERFORM

The DMC Recommends Continuing The GARDian Trial. Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) has completed its planned interim analysis of the Phase 2/3 GARDian trial of OCU410ST in Stargardt disease. The analysis included 26 patients out of the planned enrollment of about 50, evaluating 16 treated patients and 10 controls. The DMC recommended continuing the trial as planned, with an evaluation of the entire patient population at 8 months after treatment. We believe the disclosure has led to misinterpretation of the recommendation.

The Evaluation Included Just Half The Enrollment In An Orphan-Sized Trial. Stargardt is an Orphan disease with a Phase 2/3 trial based on a small enrollment of about 50 patients. While this helps enrollment, each patient’s data has a larger impact than in larger trials.

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Resolution Minerals Ltd (RML/$11.6 | Price Target: $30)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Nasdaq Listing Expands U.S. Investor Access
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Nasdaq listing enhances Resolution’s U.S. market presence. Resolution Minerals’ American Depositary Shares, or ADSs, commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on September 9, 2026, under the ticker RML. Each ADS represents 200 ordinary Resolution shares, while the ASX remains the company’s primary listing. Resolution did not conduct a U.S. capital raise in connection with the Nasdaq listing.

The listing supports Resolution’s broader U.S. strategy. We expect the Nasdaq listing to increase the company’s visibility among U.S. retail and institutional investors and strengthen its ability to raise capital in the United States. The timing is favorable given heightened U.S. interest in securing domestic supplies of critical minerals, particularly tungsten and antimony.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Aurania Resources (AUIAF)/OUTPERFORM – Drilling is Underway at the Thor’s Valley Gold Project in Iceland
Power Metallic Mines Inc. (PNPNF)/OUTPERFORM – High-Grade Lion Maiden Resource with Significant Expansion Potential

Aurania Resources (AUIAF/$0.14 | Price Target: $0.3)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
Drilling is Underway at the Thor’s Valley Gold Project in Iceland
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Drilling has commenced at Thor’s Valley. Aurania has commenced a six-hole, approximately 770-meter diamond drilling program at the Thor’s Valley gold project in Iceland. The program is expected to take about one month. Five holes will twin historical holes to validate previously reported high-grade intercepts using modern drilling and standards, while a sixth will test a new target associated with surface rock chip boulders grading up to 102 grams per tonne (g/t) gold.

Thor’s Valley has a history of high-grade gold. Historical mining between 1911 and 1924 identified a productive vein approximately one meter wide and at least one kilometer long, with grades ranging from 11 g/t to 315 g/t gold. More recent exploration has reinforced the project’s high-grade characteristics, with 32 holes drilled in 2005 and 2006 returning results of up to 415.4 g/t gold, and another 11 holes completed in 2020 returning grades of up to 113 g/t gold.

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Power Metallic Mines Inc. (PNPNF/$0.94 | Price Target: $2.65)
Mark Reichman [email protected] | (561) 999-2272
High-Grade Lion Maiden Resource with Significant Expansion Potential
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Maiden resource establishes Lion as a high-grade polymetallic deposit. Power Metallic’s inaugural maiden resource estimate (MRE) defined approximately 4.75 million tonnes at roughly 3.9% copper equivalent (CuEq), containing approximately 406 million pounds of CuEq, with more than 85% of the resource classified as Indicated. Importantly, mineralization begins at the surface, with approximately 59% of the current tonnage contained within the conceptual open pit resource, and the underground Indicated resource grading 4.71% CuEq.

Strong metallurgy and favorable infrastructure. Locked-cycle testing achieved copper recoveries above 98% while producing concentrates grading more than 25% copper, alongside strong recoveries for palladium, platinum, gold, and silver. The Lion Zone’s near-surface mineralization and proximity to all-season roads and major Hydro-Québec power infrastructure could support a relatively efficient development scenario, potentially beginning with an open pit before transitioning underground. Power Metallic is now preparing for a preliminary economic assessment (PEA), expected to be released in December 2026, that may include integration of the Nisk resource.

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Noble Capital Markets Research Report Friday, September 4, 2026

Companies contained in today’s report:

Eledon Pharmaceuticals (ELDN)/OUTPERFORM – Clinical Milestones For Tegoprubart Trials In 2H26 Reiterated
Lands’ End (LE)/OUTPERFORM – Underlying Momentum Remains Intact

Eledon Pharmaceuticals (ELDN/$2.93 | Price Target: $10)
Robert LeBoyer [email protected] | (212) 896-4625
Clinical Milestones For Tegoprubart Trials In 2H26 Reiterated
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Eledon Reiterated Plans For Tegoprubart Trials In Kidney Transplantation and Diabetes. Eledon has confirmed plans to initiate its Phase 3 LEGACY trial, testing tegoprubart to prevent rejection after kidney transplants. The trial will have two arms, comparing an immuno- suppressive regimen with tegoprubart to a regimen with tacrolimus. Each arm has a target enrollment of about 300 patients at clinical sites worldwide. The primary endpoint will be a composite of BRAR, graft loss, and death. Secondary endpoints include measures of kidney function and side effects associated with tacrolimus.

IND For Islet Cell Transplantation In Diabetes Has Been Filed. The company has submitted an IND (Investigational New Drug) application to begin testing tegoprubart to prevent rejection of islet cell allograft transplants in type 1 diabetes (T1D). To date, 12 patients treated in the first trial have achieved cell engraftment and normalized blood glucose. Their recent HbA1c levels averaged 5.4%, comfortably below the standard 6.5% threshold for diabetes. The upcoming trial will be multicenter and intended to meet requirements for FDA approval.

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Lands’ End (LE/$10.82 | Price Target: $20)
Michael Kupinski [email protected] | (561) 994-5734
George Proost [email protected] |
Underlying Momentum Remains Intact
Rating: OUTPERFORM

Q2 Revenue Rebounds. Fiscal second-quarter revenue increased 2.7% to $302.0 million, modestly above our $300.0 million estimate, as U.S. eCommerce revenue increased 9.0% and Outfitters increased 4.4%. Importantly, regular consumer fulfillment has normalized following the Q1 WMS disruption.

Underlying eCommerce Trends Are Encouraging. U.S. eCommerce revenue increased to $182.4 million, well above our $172.3 million estimate, supported in part by shipments carried over from Q1. Given the improved performance, we modestly increased our fiscal 2026 U.S. eCommerce revenue estimate to $842.2 million from $840.4 million.

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Oct 26, 2026

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRR and STRRP) (“Star” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company, announced today that its wholly owned Alliance Drilling Tools (“ADT”) business, part of the Company’s Energy Services division, has expanded its customer support capabilities in the Rocky Mountain region through an affiliate’s acquisition of a privately held Vernal, Utah-based machine shop that provides repair, rebuild, and machining services for well fishing tools, drill pipe, and other drilling equipment. The transaction closed on October 23, 2026, and the shop will work alongside ADT’s existing Vernal operation.

The acquisition serves a critical energy services niche in the region, helping customers reduce downtime and improve rig productivity by getting essential equipment back in service quickly. The business operates from an approximately 6,300-square-foot facility on two acres located minutes from ADT’s existing Vernal operation.

Adding these in-house capabilities makes ADT’s Vernal operation a full-service location. With geographically centralized tool rental, machining, repair, and rebuild services, ADT can support customers across more of the tool life cycle while gaining more direct control over service quality and turnaround time. The expanded capabilities also position ADT to more actively pursue oil and gas drilling work in the Uinta Basin, as well as mining and geothermal opportunities across the region.

Jeff Eberwein, CEO of Star, commented, “Expanding our Energy Services division’s capabilities is a key part of our strategy to grow, and adding in-house machining in Vernal is a natural next step in that effort. With Star’s financial support and ADT’s customer base, operating platform, and equipment, we believe the Vernal shop can add capacity, take on more work, and build on its established customer relationships. We expect this addition to create long-term value for Star’s shareholders.”

Ryan Thomas, President of ADT, added, “Having our own machine shop in Vernal lets us respond faster, rely less on outside machining, and offer customers a true one-stop shop in the Uinta Basin. We have relied on this shop for our machining needs in Vernal for more than a decade, and its people are a terrific culture fit. We are excited to welcome the team.”

About Star Equity Holdings, Inc.

Star Equity Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company that seeks to build long-term shareholder value by acquiring, managing, and growing businesses with strong fundamentals and market opportunities. Its current structure comprises four divisions: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments. For more information, visit www.starequity.com.

Building Solutions

The Building Solutions division operates in three specialties: (i) modular building manufacturing; (ii) structural wall panel and wood foundation manufacturing, including building supply distribution operations; and (iii) glue-laminated timber (glulam) column, beam, and truss manufacturing.

Business Services

The Business Services division provides flexible and scalable recruitment solutions to a global clientele, servicing organizations at all levels, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. The division focuses on mid-market and enterprise organizations worldwide, partnering consultatively with talent acquisition, HR, and procurement leaders to build diverse, high-impact teams and drive business success.

Energy Services

The Energy Services division engages in the rental, sale, and repair of downhole tools used in the oil and gas, geothermal, mining, and water-well industries.

Investments
The Investments division manages and finances the Company’s real estate assets as well as its investment positions in private and public companies.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that the Company believes to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, including statements regarding the Company’s future financial condition, results of operations, business operations, and business prospects, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict,” “believe,” and similar words, expressions, and variations of these words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to important factors, risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including industry and economic conditions, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Such factors, risks, uncertainties, and assumptions include, but are not limited to, (1) global economic fluctuations, (2) changes in the cost and availability of commodities, materials, and equipment, (3) risks related to providing uninterrupted service to clients, (4) the ability of clients to terminate their relationship with the Company at any time, (5) risks associated with real estate ownership, (6) the Company’s ability to successfully achieve its strategic initiatives, (7) risks related to fluctuations in the Company’s operating results from quarter to quarter, (8) risks related to potential acquisitions or dispositions of businesses by the Company, (9) our profitability and growth being tied to the success of our operating businesses, (10) risks associated with our financial investments in other businesses, (11) our ability to improve existing products and services and develop, introduce, and market new products and services successfully, (12) the loss of or material reduction in our business with any of the Company’s largest customers, (13) competition in the Company’s markets, (14) risks related to potential decreases in demand for products, (15) our ability to maintain costs at an acceptable level, (16) the negative cash flows and operating losses that may recur in the future, (17) risks related to international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations, political events, trade wars, natural disasters or health crises, including the Russia-Ukraine war, and potential conflict in the Middle East, (18) risks relating to how future credit facilities may affect or restrict our operating flexibility, (19) our ability to generate or borrow sufficient cash to make payments on our indebtedness, (20) risks related to indebtedness, (21) risks associated with the Company’s investment strategy, (22) the Company’s dependence on key management personnel, (23) the Company’s ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, management, and advisors, (24) the Company’s ability to collect accounts receivable, (25) the Company’s exposure to legal proceedings, investigations, and disputes, and limits on related insurance coverage, (26) the Company’s ability to utilize net operating loss carryforwards, (27) the potential for goodwill impairment, (28) volatility of the Company’s stock price, (29) risks related to our historically low trading volume, (30) risks related to securities or industry analysts, (31) the Company’s ability to declare dividends, (32) risks associated with failure to pay dividends on our Series A Preferred Stock, (33) our history of annual net losses, (34) risks related to our international operations, (35) risks related to compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and other rules, (36) our exposure to employment-related claims, legal liability, and costs from clients, employees, and regulatory authorities, (37) risks related to the imposition of licensing or tax requirements or new regulations, (38) the effect of anti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents, (39) the effect of the protective amendment contained in our Restated Certificate of Incorporation, (40) the impact of our stockholder rights plan, or “poison pill,” on stockholder decision making, (41) risks related to our scaled disclosure requirements as a smaller reporting company, (42) the heavy reliance on information systems and the impact of potentially losing or failing to develop technology, (43) the adverse impacts of cybersecurity threats and attacks, (44) risks related to the use of new and evolving technologies, and (45) those risks set forth in “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. The foregoing list should not be construed to be exhaustive. Actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. In view of these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based on our current expectations. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company assumes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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The Equity Group

Lena Cati

Senior Vice President

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10/23/2026

LAKE ZURICH, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share. The dividend will be paid on December 9, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 20, 2026.

About ACCO Brands Corporation
ACCO Brands is the leader in branded consumer products that enable productivity, confidence and enjoyment while working, when learning and while playing. Our widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE^®, Five Star^®, Kensington^®, Leitz^®, Mead^®, PowerA^®, Swingline^®, Tilibra^® and many others. More information about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) can be found at www.accobrands.com.

Chris McGinnis
Investor Relations
(847) 796-4320

Kori Reed
Media Relations
(224) 501-0406

Source: ACCO Brands Corporation

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Small-cap stocks are showing renewed strength on Wall Street as investors shift attention away from large technology companies amid growing concerns about artificial intelligence spending, elevated valuations, and interest rates. The Russell 2000 index, which tracks approximately 2,000 smaller publicly traded U.S. companies, has gained 2.3% this week through Thursday, outperforming the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500.

The divergence became particularly noticeable during Thursday’s trading session, when the Nasdaq plunged 2.6% as technology stocks faced renewed selling pressure. Meanwhile, the Russell 2000 managed a modest 0.1% gain, suggesting investors were finding opportunities outside the technology sector despite broader market uncertainty.

The S&P 500 declined 1.2% Thursday, its steepest daily loss since July, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished essentially unchanged. The Russell 2000 closed at 2,784.03, compared with the Nasdaq’s closing level of 26,008.86.

For the week through October 22, the Russell 2000 advanced 2.3%, while the Nasdaq declined 0.5%. The Dow gained 1.7%, and the S&P 500 remained nearly flat.

The performance gap highlights a potential shift in investor sentiment after an extended period in which large technology companies dominated stock market returns.

Artificial intelligence has been a major driver of equity market enthusiasm, particularly among companies developing advanced computing infrastructure, semiconductors, and AI-powered software. However, investors are increasingly examining whether the enormous spending required to build and operate AI systems can generate sufficient financial returns.

Concerns about capital expenditures, borrowing costs, and profitability have contributed to volatility in technology shares, creating opportunities for other sectors to attract investor attention.

Small-cap stocks have historically been sensitive to changes in interest rates because smaller businesses often depend more heavily on external financing. Lower borrowing costs can support expansion, acquisitions, and investment, although the benefits vary considerably across industries and individual companies.

Recent declines in Treasury yields could provide some relief for smaller businesses, but the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook remains uncertain as inflation pressures persist.

Beyond interest rates, investors are also reconsidering valuations. Following substantial gains among leading technology companies, smaller stocks in sectors such as industrials, financial services, transportation, and healthcare may offer different growth opportunities and risk profiles.

Thursday’s market action demonstrated that distinction. Although the major technology-heavy indexes declined, advancing stocks outnumbered declining stocks across the broader market, suggesting the selling was concentrated rather than universal.

For investors focused on emerging companies, this broader participation could be significant. Small-cap businesses often receive less analyst coverage and institutional attention than their large-cap counterparts, creating opportunities for investors willing to evaluate individual companies and industry fundamentals.

However, the Russell 2000’s recent strength does not necessarily signal the beginning of a sustained small-cap rally. Smaller companies remain exposed to economic uncertainty, financing constraints, and changes in consumer and business spending.

A prolonged rotation would likely depend on several factors, including corporate earnings growth, inflation trends, interest-rate expectations, and continued investor demand beyond the largest technology stocks.

For now, the Russell 2000’s relative strength provides an important signal about changing market dynamics. As investors reassess the valuations and spending commitments of major AI companies, smaller publicly traded businesses are attracting renewed attention.

Whether that interest develops into a longer-term trend will depend on the ability of small-cap companies to deliver earnings growth and demonstrate resilience in a challenging economic environment.