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Release – Ocugen Announces Positive Preliminary Phase 2 Data from OCU410 Modifier Gene Therapy for Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Posted on January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

January 15, 2026

Phase 2 (~50% of patients evaluated to date at 12 months) shows 46% lesion growth reduction vs. control
There are no OCU410-related serious adverse events reported across the Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials to date

MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ocugen, Inc. (Ocugen or the Company) (NASDAQ: OCGN), a pioneering biotechnology leader in gene therapies for blindness diseases, today announced positive preliminary 12-month data (~50% of patients evaluated to date) from the Phase 2 ArMaDa clinical trial evaluating OCU410 (AAV5-RORA), its novel modifier gene therapy for geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration (dAMD). The global prevalence of dAMD is 266 million worldwide, and GA – the late stage of dAMD – affects approximately 2-3 million people in the United States (U.S.) and Europe.

There are limited options for patients with dAMD in the U.S. and current therapies involve frequent (monthly or every other month) injections and have unwanted side effects that can affect vision. Outside of the U.S., there are no approved products available, leaving approximately 2 million patients in Europe without a treatment option.

Key findings from Phase 2 include:

46% lesion growth reduction (medium + high dose vs. control; p=0.015; N=23) at 12 months
Medium dose achieved 54% lesion reduction (p=0.02; N=10) vs. high dose 36% (p=0.05; N=8) compared to control
50% responder rate with patients achieving >50% lesion size reduction vs. control
Subgroup (N=14, subjects with ≥7.5 mm²at baseline) showed 57% greater reduction in lesion size compared to control

New findings from Phase 1 (N=9) include:

In evaluable subjects (N=7) ellipsoid zone (EZ) loss was 60% slower in OCU410-treated eyes compared to untreated fellow eyes at 12 months
EZ-RPE complex loss reduced in treated eyes versus fellow eyes, demonstrating photoreceptor + RPE preservation

In both the Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials no OCU410-related serious adverse events were observed and no cases of endophthalmitis, retinal detachment, vasculitis, choroidal neovascularization, or optic ischemic neuropathy have been reported to date.

GA is a multifactorial disease with a complex etiology that involves genetic and environmental factors. The current treatment options for GA in the U.S. are limited to those targeting a single mechanism—the complement pathway—requiring frequent intravitreal injections, either monthly or every other month. By contrast, OCU410 is a multifunctional modifier gene therapy, which targets multiple pathways associated with GA.

“The OCU410 Phase 1 and Phase 2 results mark a pivotal moment for Ocugen’s modifier gene therapy platform and GA patients worldwide,” said Dr. Shankar Musunuri, Chairman, CEO, and Co-founder of Ocugen. “Delivering 60% slower EZ loss in Phase 1 and 46% lesion growth reduction in the Phase 2 preliminary analysis demonstrates the capability of our multi-pathway RORA approach. We look forward to reporting full data from the OCU410 Phase 2 clinical trial later this quarter and initiating Phase 3 in 2026.”

“The clinical development journey of OCU410 has been remarkable,” said Dr. Huma Qamar, Chief Medical Officer of Ocugen. “Our Phase 2 randomized trial delivered robust anatomic efficacy that was statistically significant across multiple analyses. Critically, our safety data across 60 patients has shown no drug-related serious adverse events, no inflammation signals, and no injection complications to date, supporting a favorable risk-benefit profile.”

“As a practicing retinal specialist, OCU410’s clinical profile is genuinely exciting for geographic atrophy patients—including a reduction in ellipsoid zone loss observed in Phase 1, which may serve as a potential marker of retinal health, and a reduction in lesion growth seen in Phase 2,” said Lejla Vajzovic, MD, FASRS, Director, Duke Surgical Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program, Professor of Ophthalmology with Tenure, Adult and Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery and Disease, Duke University Eye Center, and Retina Scientific Advisory Board Chair of Ocugen. “With these promising results, I believe OCU410 has the potential to set a new standard of care with a single treatment for life.”

In the Phase 2 study, the safety and efficacy of OCU410 in patients with GA secondary to dAMD are being assessed. Fifty-one (51) patients were randomized 1:1:1 into either of two treatment groups (medium or high dose) or a control group. In the treatment groups, subjects received a single subretinal 200-µL administration of 5 x 10¹⁰ vector genomes (vg)/mL (medium dose) or 1.5 x 10¹¹ vg/mL (high dose), while the control group remained untreated. The Company remains on track for a Biologics License Application (BLA) filing for OCU410 in 2028, aligned with its strategy to advance three regulatory submissions for marketing authorization in three years.

About dAMD and Geographic Atrophy
Geographic atrophy is an advanced form of dAMD characterized by progressive degeneration of the macula, leading to irreversible central vision loss. Millions of patients worldwide are affected by GA, with a particularly high burden in aging populations in the United States and Europe. Despite recent approvals, treatment options remain limited and require chronic intravitreal injections, underscoring the need for innovative, durable therapies that address multiple disease mechanisms. dAMD affects approximately 10 million Americans and more than 266 million people worldwide. It is characterized by the thinning of the macula, the portion of the retina responsible for clear vision in one’s direct line of sight. dAMD involves the slow deterioration of the retina with submacular drusen (small white or yellow dots on the retina), atrophy, loss of macular function, and central vision impairment. dAMD accounts for 85-90% of all AMD cases.

About OCU410
OCU410 is an investigational, intravitreally administered, AAV5-based gene therapy that delivers RORA (retinoid-related orphan receptor alpha), a nuclear receptor that regulates key pathways involved in retinal homeostasis, including oxidative stress response, complement regulation, inflammation, and lipid metabolism. OCU410 is being developed as a one-time gene therapy for patients with GA secondary to dry AMD. OCU410 has received Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) classification from the European Medicines Agency.

About Ocugen, Inc.
Ocugen, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene therapies to address major blindness diseases and offer hope for patients across the globe. We are making an impact on patient’s lives through courageous innovation—forging new scientific paths that harness our unique intellectual and human capital. Our breakthrough modifier gene therapy platform has the potential to address significant unmet medical need for large patient populations through our gene-agnostic approach. Discover more at www.ocugen.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

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Release – Snail Inc. Drives Double-Digit Sales Multiples During Steam Winter Sale

Posted on January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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January 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM EST

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ARK: Survival Ascended and Bellwright Deliver 10.9x and 16.7x Increases, Respectively, in Daily Units Sold Through Strategic Content Timing

CULVER CITY, Calif., Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, today recapped a strong performance during the Steam Winter Sale (“Winter Sale”), which ran from December 18 through January 5. The results underscore the Company’s ongoing strategy of pairing major seasonal promotions with timely content launches to drive discovery, engagement, and long-term portfolio growth.

The Winter Sale was anchored by the December 18 launch of ARK: Lost Colony, the newest DLC for the ARK franchise. During the promotional period, ARK: Survival Ascended recorded a 10.9x increase in average daily units sold compared to the previous 30 day non sale period. Concurrently, Bellwright‘s Maiden Voyage update released just before the sale, introducing new players to the survival sandbox during a period of high visibility. Bellwright achieved a 16.7x increase in average daily units sold, during the Steam Winter Sale when compared to its prior 30-day non-sale period. These results reflect the effectiveness of Snail Games’ strategy to align major seasonal promotions with timely content releases across its portfolio.

By aligning new content drops with high-traffic seasonal sales, Snail Games continues to aim to lower barriers of entry for new players while re-engaging existing audiences to its broader catalog. This approach not only amplifies short term performance but also creates awareness for future titles still in active development.

We believe that these periodical sales, when paired with meaningful content updates, are a key component of how Snail Games aims to expand the reach of its portfolio and introduce players to emerging projects. The Winter Sale results demonstrate how strategic timing can potentially translate into measurable growth while strengthening the foundation for future engagement.

As seasonal promotions continue to serve as powerful discovery engines for new and existing players, Snail Games remains focused on strategically utilizing these key moments to maximize both product visibility and overall performance across all major distribution platforms. The consistent success of these large-scale sales events underscores their importance in driving significant spikes in user acquisition and revenue. Furthermore, these promotions provide invaluable data insights into player behavior and market trends, which are then integrated into long-term sales and marketing strategies to sustain growth beyond the promotional window.

About Snail, Inc.
Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. For more information, please visit: https://snail.com/

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Investor Contact:
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Gateway Group, Inc.
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Release – SelectQuote Announces New Multiyear Agreement with SelectRx PBM Partner

Posted on January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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01/15/2026

New Contract Provides Enhanced Reimbursement Rate Predictability and Stability

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SelectQuote, Inc. (NYSE: SLQT) (the “Company”), a leading distributor of Medicare insurance policies and owner of a rapidly-growing healthcare services platform, today announced that its SelectRx pharmacy recently reached a new, multiyear agreement with a significant, long-time PBM (pharmacy benefit manager) partner.

The new strategic agreement bolsters financial consistency and stability across both organizations. This agreement, which took effect on January 1, 2026, offers more predictable economics, aligning with the expectations outlined in SelectQuote’s first quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call.

Tim Danker, SelectQuote’s CEO, commented, “Our new contract with this critical PBM partner provides increased visibility to reimbursement rates, allowing us to continue to invest and grow our differentiated SelectRx pharmacy. This new agreement recognizes the clinical value we deliver to our SelectRx patients every day, helping them to achieve increased active medication adherence and improved health and wellness. This agreement, coupled with our recently announced capital structure refinancing with Pathlight and UMB, allows our management team to devote even more focus to operating the business and executing our plan to drive meaningful cash flow for shareholders.”

SelectRx serves Medicare beneficiaries across all 50 states from three pharmacy facilities located in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Kansas. SelectRx currently serves more than 100,000 members with multiple chronic conditions, leveraging its high-touch model to achieve measurably improved medication adherence rates.

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About SelectQuote:

Founded in 1985, SelectQuote (NYSE: SLQT) pioneered the model of providing unbiased comparisons from multiple, highly-rated insurance companies, allowing consumers to choose the policy and terms that best meet their unique needs. Two foundational pillars underpin SelectQuote’s success: a strong force of highly-trained and skilled agents who provide a consultative needs analysis for every consumer, and proprietary technology that sources and routes high-quality leads. Today, the Company operates an ecosystem offering high touchpoints for consumers across insurance, pharmacy, and virtual care.

With an ecosystem offering engagement points for consumers across insurance, Medicare, pharmacy, and value-based care, the company now has three core business lines: SelectQuote Senior, SelectQuote Healthcare Services, and SelectQuote Life. SelectQuote Senior serves the needs of a demographic that sees around 10,000 people turn 65 each day with a range of Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans. SelectQuote Healthcare Services is comprised of the SelectRx Pharmacy, a Patient-Centered Pharmacy Home™ (PCPH) accredited pharmacy, SelectPatient Management, a provider of chronic care management services, and Healthcare Select, which proactively connects consumers with a wide breadth of healthcare services supporting their needs.

Investor Relations:
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877-678-4083
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Release – Comstock Metals Expands Recycling Network – Launches End-of-Life Solar Facility in Ohio

Posted on January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA, January 15, 2026 — Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” or the “Company”) and its subsidiary, Comstock Metals LLC (“Comstock Metals”), a leader in the responsible recycling of end-of-life solar panels and the only certified, zero-landfill solar recycling solution in North America, today announced that it has secured an additional site for storage that is expandable into an industry-scale recycling and processing facility.

This Ohio location strengthens Comstock Metals’ growing national recycling network and is strategically positioned to serve customers throughout Ohio and the broader Midwest—one of the larger and centrally located solar markets in the country. The site will function as a centralized hub for the collection, preparation, storage, and aggregation of decommissioned photovoltaic (PV) solar panels that will ultimately expand into processing as the market grows.

As solar deployment continues to expand across Ohio and neighboring states, the demand for compliant, environmentally responsible end-of-life solutions is accelerating. The central Ohio facility is designed to directly support solar manufacturers, developers, utilities, engineering and construction firms (EPCs), installers, decommissioners and asset owners by providing a local, reliable solution for managing retired solar panels, where valuable materials, including aluminum, silver, copper, gallium, and other metals are recovered and repurposed.

“Establishing a facility in central Ohio allows us to directly support the Midwest region’s growing end-of-life panel disposal needs while providing a logistically-efficient solution that keeps costs low for our customers,” said Dr. Fortunato Villamagna, President of Comstock Metals. “Our mission is to close the loop on solar energy by ensuring panels at the end of their useful life are managed responsibly and their critical materials are fully repurposed.”

By enabling timely, efficient, and compliant decommissioning, transport, and recycling, Comstock’s zero-landfill solution reduces landfill waste, conserves natural resources and supports the industry’s long-term sustainability. The Company is also finalizing the permit application and subsequent submission plans for its second, integrated, industry-scale Nevada location, with final selection of a location to take place later this year.

“As the volume of end-of-life solar panels expands across the country and grows into the tens and hundreds of millions, our ability to scale responsibly and efficiently across the country, delivers real sustainability—and peace of mind—to our customers and partners,” said Corrado De Gasperis, Executive Chairman and CEO of Comstock. “Our team is setting the standard for solar panel recycling across an expanding, fully integrated national network.”

About Comstock Inc.

Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) innovates and commercializes technologies, systems and supply chains that enable, support and sustain clean energy systems by efficiently, effectively, and expediently extracting and converting under-utilized natural resources into reusable metals, like silver, aluminum, gold, and other critical minerals, primarily from end-of-life photovoltaics. To learn more, please visit www.comstock.inc.

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SKYX Announces $4 Million Strategic Investment from Philotimo Fund, LP, Investor in Growing Small-Cap Companies, at $2.00 Per Share in Straight Common with No Warrants

Posted on January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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January 14, 2026 10:42 ET | Source: SKYX Platforms Corp.

Investment Brings a Total of $14 Million to SKYX in Recent Funding Over the Past 3 Months from Strategic Investors and Long-Term Shareholders as SKYX continues its Market Penetration and Path to Cash Flow Positive

MIAMI, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a SKYX Technologies) (the “Company” or “SKYX”), a highly disruptive smart home platform technology company with over 100 issued and pending patents globally and 60 lighting and home décor websites, with a mission to make homes and buildings become safe, advanced and smart as the new standard, today announced that it has closed a $4 million equity investment from a new institutional fund Philotimo Fund, LP, that invests in growing small-cap companies.

The investment was completed at $2.00 per share in straight common stock with no warrants, representing the purchase of 2,000,000 shares of common stock. The fund is a new investor in SKYX and joins the Company’s growing base of long-term and strategic shareholders.

With this new investment, SKYX has now raised approximately $14 million in recent funding over the past 3 months from its strategic investors and long-term shareholders, further strengthening the Company’s balance sheet and supporting its path to cash flow positive while accelerating growth across commercial, retail, and smart home platform initiatives.

The new investor is a growth-focused fund known for building long-term positions in companies with differentiated growth platforms, scalable business models, and large addressable markets.

Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman of SKYX Platforms, said; “We believe this investment further validates our strategy, execution, and momentum. With expanding retail distribution, increasing commercial deployments, and the continued build-out of our AI ecosystem, we are well positioned for our next phase of growth in 2026 and beyond, as we continue to build what we believe is the future standard for smart, safe, and advanced homes and buildings.”

Leonard Sokolow, CEO of SKYX Platforms, added; “We are pleased to welcome a new long-term strategic investor to SKYX. This investment reflects increasing institutional recognition of our platform vision, technology leadership, and the significant global opportunity ahead of us.”

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About SKYX Platforms Corp.

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

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

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

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

For more information, visit www.skyx.com or follow SKYX on LinkedIn.

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Investor Relations Contact:
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PCG Advisory
jramson@pcgadvisory.com

Release – ISG Acquires AI Maturity Index Platform as Part of Broader AI Acceleration Strategy

Posted on January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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1/14/2026

Forms AI Acceleration Unit to help clients drive AI at scale

Plans launch of insights platform with AI-powered ‘intelligence advisor’

Ranks among top 8% of Nasdaq-listed info-tech companies (sub-$1B market cap), for 2025 share performance

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, said today it has acquired the AI Maturity Index, a SaaS platform that allows organizations to assess the AI readiness of their workforces and improve their employees’ ability to leverage AI technology.

The move comes as part of a broader AI acceleration strategy by ISG that includes the formation of an AI Acceleration Unit that brings an integrated, expert-led approach to helping clients rapidly scale AI, and the upcoming launch of a proprietary insights platform with an AI-powered “intelligence advisor” to give organizations real-time access to highly sought-after ISG data and analysis.

“ISG is moving with speed on AI,” said Michael P. Connors, chairman and CEO. “As an AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, we are committed to helping clients achieve maximum ROI from their AI investments with our unique blend of market insights, advice, ecosystem expertise and platform offerings. In this fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, clients need a trusted partner like ISG to help them cut through the AI noise and identify the best path forward to growth and value.”

AI Maturity Index Acquisition

ISG’s acquisition of the AI Maturity Index, developed and launched last year, is fundamental to its integrated AI approach. The ISG AI Maturity Index allows enterprises to assess, quantify and benchmark their employees’ readiness to adopt AI, while, importantly, prescribing a path forward to further improvement. The platform is the brainchild of co-founders Eryn Peters, a certified change management professional, founder of the Startup Consortium and editor of Weekly Workforce, and Iwo Szapar, a future-of-work evangelist and remote work infrastructure pioneer.

“The AI Maturity Index provides us with a high-impact, scalable entry point into every client’s AI journey,” said Connors. “Clients will benefit from the insights and actionable data provided by this platform, which also reinforces our core strengths in data-driven research and advisory.”

In its short time on the market, the AI Maturity Index has assessed more than 6,000 individual AI users and collected more than 400,000 data points—adoption that will expand exponentially as the platform gains broader use.

“The AI transformation market is surging, with investments outpacing organizations’ ability to broadly adopt and scale this game-changing technology,” said Peters, who will be product and strategy leader of the ISG AI Maturity Index as it is rolled out to ISG clients. “Research shows that 92 percent of companies are increasing their AI investment, but only 1 percent consider themselves AI-mature. Our AI maturity assessment platform allows companies to identify gaps in their workforce readiness and use a data-driven approach to achieve rapid improvement.”

AI Acceleration Unit

The new ISG AI Acceleration Unit, under the leadership of Chief AI Officer Steve Hall, will integrate expertise from across ISG to further enhance the firm’s AI advisory and research offerings for clients and turbocharge the firm’s AI growth. The unit will provide focused leadership to ensure all parts of the firm are working together to help clients determine their AI maturity and workforce readiness, set their AI strategy, develop and govern their provider ecosystem, and leverage change management to ensure maximum AI adoption and return on AI investment.

“Our new AI Acceleration Unit is comprised of an elite group of ISG leaders in the vanguard of developing and instituting our expert-led approach to AI adoption and value creation,” said Connors. “This unit is charged with delivering the full benefits of AI for our clients and our firm.”

New AI-Powered Insights Platform Planned

ISG also said it plans to launch a proprietary insights platform with an AI-powered “intelligence advisor” that will allow clients to access ISG’s rich trove of data and analysis on the broader technology market and the capabilities of specific technology and software providers. The launch of this new platform is slated for the first quarter of 2026, ISG said.

Nasdaq 2025 Ranking

According to Nasdaq, ISG ranks among the top 8 percent of listed information technology companies (under $1 billion in market capitalization) for 2025 share price performance. ISG shares appreciated 78 percent in value in 2025.

“ISG is pleased to be among the top performers in our sector for 2025, as ranked by Nasdaq,” said Connors. “We continue to work with our clients to reimagine how they can enhance their operations with technology and leverage AI, creating value for them—and for our shareholders.”

For more information about ISG’s AI-centered offerings, visit this webpage. Further details about the ISG AI Maturity Index can be found here.

About ISG

ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.

Source: Information Services Group, Inc.

Release – Century Lithium Strengthens Team With Appointment of Dr. Cormac O’Laoire as Strategic Advisor

Posted on January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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January 14, 2026 – Vancouver, Canada – Century Lithium Corp. (TSXV: LCE) (OTCQX: CYDVF) (Frankfurt: C1Z) (“Century Lithium” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cormac O’Laoire, PhD, as Strategic Advisor to Century Lithium.

“Cormac brings extensive experience across the lithium-ion battery ecosystem and a practical understanding of how lithium projects integrate into the global battery supply chain,” said Bill Willoughby, President and Chief Executive Officer of Century Lithium. “His perspective will support the Company as it advances Angel Island and evaluates downstream and strategic considerations.”

Dr. O’Laoire is a recognized expert in the lithium-ion battery ecosystem, with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of lithium mining, chemical refining, and battery technology. He has worked closely with governments, global battery manufacturers, and leading materials suppliers to support the scaling production of critical battery minerals.

Currently, Dr. O’Laoire is the Managing Director of Electrios Energy, where he advises on lithium supply chains, with a particular focus on the technical and commercial challenges of refining lithium into high-purity, battery-grade lithium carbonate. His background includes research with the US Department of Energy, as well as experience related to lithium carbonate precursor active materials (“pCAM”) and cathode active materials (“CAM”) used in electric vehicle batteries.

Based in Hong Kong for more than a decade, Dr. O’Laoire brings a global perspective on battery supply chain development, competitive dynamics, and technological advancement relevant to the establishment of a resilient domestic lithium and battery materials industry supply chain in the United States.

ABOUT CENTURY LITHIUM CORP.

Century Lithium Corp. is an advanced-stage lithium company, focused on developing its 100%-owned lithium project Angel Island in Esmeralda County, Nevada, which hosts one of the largest sedimentary lithium deposits in the United States. The Company has utilized its patent-pending process for chloride leaching combined with Direct Lithium Extraction to make battery-grade lithium carbonate. As part of the Company’s chlor-alkali process, the planned sale of surplus sodium hydroxide produced at Angel Island is expected to contribute meaningfully to maintaining competitive operating costs for lithium carbonate production.

Angel Island is one of the few advanced lithium projects in development in the United States to provide an end-to-end process to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate for the growing electric vehicle and battery storage market. Angel Island is currently in the permitting stage for a three-phase feasibility-level production plan, expected to yield an estimated life-of-mine average of 34,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate over a 40-year mine-life.

Century Lithium trades on both the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “LCE” and the OTCQX under the symbol “CYDVF”, and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “C1Z”.

To learn more, please visit centurylithium.com.

ON BEHALF OF CENTURY LITHIUM CORP.

WILLIAM WILLOUGHBY, PhD., PE
President & Chief Executive Officer

For further information, please contact:
Spiros Cacos | Vice President, Investor Relations
Direct: +1 604 764 1851
Toll Free: 1 800 567 8181
scacos@centurylithium.com
centurylithium.com

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This release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. In certain cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” and similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook.

Forward-looking statements relate to any matters that are not historical facts and statements of our beliefs, intentions and expectations about developments, results and events which will or may occur in the future, without limitation, statements with respect to the potential development and value of the Project and benefits associated therewith, statements with respect to the expected project economics for the Project, such as estimates of life of mine, lithium prices, production and recoveries, capital and operating costs, IRR, NPV and cash flows, any projections outlined in the Feasibility Study in respect of the Project, the permitting status of the Project and the Company’s future development plans.

These and other forward-looking statements and information are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of the Company to control or predict, that may cause their actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out herein. These risks include those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent annual information form and its other public filings, copies of which can be under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.com. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update-forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Furthermore, Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

Release – Alliance Entertainment Completes Acquisition of Endstate, Launches Endstate Authentic LLC

Posted on January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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Scalable, enterprise-grade platform built to serve the entire collectibles and premium product authentication ecosystem

PLANTATION, Fla., Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: AENT), a leading global distributor and creator of entertainment and collectible products, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Endstate. The transaction, effective December 31, 2025, includes the acquisition of all Endstate assets and the formation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, Endstate Authentic LLC.

Endstate Authentic serves as Alliance’s dedicated authentication and resale platform, using its patented technology to power next-generation, NFC-enabled collectibles, authenticated resale marketplaces, and digital product identity solutions across Alliance’s expansive catalog and partner ecosystem.

As part of the transaction, Endstate co-founders Bennett Collen and Stephanie Howard have joined Alliance Entertainment. Mr. Collen has been appointed President of Endstate Authentic, and Ms. Howard will serve as Senior Vice President of Operations, Endstate Authentic.

“This acquisition is a major strategic milestone for Alliance,” said Jeff Walker, Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Entertainment. “By combining Alliance’s unmatched global distribution platform and deep relationships across music, video, gaming, and collectibles with Endstate’s patented NFC authentication and marketplace technology, we believe digitally verifiable authentication will become foundational to the future of premium physical goods, generating value across the entire product lifecycle-from initial sale to authenticated resale. Endstate Authentic positions Alliance to help define that standard at global scale.”

A New Platform for Authenticated Physical Products

Designed for scale, Endstate Authentic is purpose-built to serve the needs of leading brands, licensors, marketplaces, and platforms facilitating primary sales, secondary resale, grading, and authentication. The platform enables frictionless authentication, real-time ownership verification, and counterfeit prevention-without requiring custom scanning hardware, proprietary applications, or changes to existing fulfillment and commerce workflows.

As the collectibles and premium goods markets continue to mature, physical-only authentication alone is no longer sufficient. Persistent, digitally verifiable product authentication-maintained across ownership changes, marketplaces, and geographies-is rapidly emerging as the industry standard.

Through Endstate Authentic, Alliance expects to:

Enable the creation of new classes of encapsulated, uncirculated, and authenticated collectibles with embedded NFC chips linked to blockchain-based digital identifiers, enabling full lifecycle authentication from initial sale through verified resale.
Enable authenticated peer-to-peer resale of chipped items, creating recurring, high-margin revenue streams and capturing secondary-market royalties
Offer NFC-enabled authentication, engagement, compliance, and marketplace services to third-party brands, licensors, and ecosystem partners
Expand Alliance’s technology moat through a growing portfolio of issued and pending patents, proprietary software, and marketplace infrastructure

With the backing of Alliance Entertainment’s scale, capital resources, and global partner network, Endstate Authentic is uniquely positioned to become a leading authentication and digital identity platform for physical collectibles worldwide.

“This combination transforms Alliance from a traditional distributor into a technology-enabled platform company,” Walker added. “Endstate Authentic strengthens our competitive differentiation, expands margins, and positions Alliance at the center of the future of authenticated physical collectibles.”

Continued Focus on Serving External Customers and the Broader Collectibles Ecosystem

Endstate Authentic will support Alliance’s internal collectible and authentication initiatives while expanding Alliance’s third-party authentication and collectibles services offered through the Endstate Authentic brand.

Endstate Authentic remains committed to providing authentication, NFC enablement, digital identity, and authenticated resale solutions to collectible brands, licensors, teams, creators, manufacturers, marketplaces, and institutions seeking to protect product integrity, enhance customer engagement, and participate in authenticated secondary markets.

As EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) timelines move closer to requiring scannable Digital Product Passports on consumer products, Endstate is also uniquely positioned to help global brands achieve compliance through its integrated NFC chips and software suite.

“Endstate Authentic is not simply an internal solution for Alliance-it is a scalable, enterprise-grade platform built to serve the entire collectibles, resale, and premium product authentication ecosystem,” said Walker.

As adoption accelerates, Alliance expects Endstate Authentic to become a trusted infrastructure layer for brands, marketplaces, and rights holders seeking secure, future-proof authentication and resale solutions.

Proven Leadership Joins Alliance

Bennett Collen, President of Endstate Authentic, is a recognized leader in blockchain for pioneering use of the technology in digital authentication, having previously founded Cognate, a blockchain-based trademark protection company acquired by GoDaddy. He is named inventor on Endstate’s patented and patent pending technologies and has advised the European Union Intellectual Property Office in its adoption of blockchain technology and served as an Adjunct Professor at Boston College, teaching Business Applications of Blockchain Technology in the graduate business school.

Stephanie Howard, Senior Vice President of Operations for Endstate Authentic, brings more than three decades of experience designing and scaling products for leading global brands, including Nike, New Balance, Reebok, and Seventh Generation. Her work has been recognized as modern design classics, and she is named inventor on multiple utility and design patents.

“Alliance’s scale, relationships, and ambition create an extraordinary opportunity for Endstate’s technology,” said Collen. “Together, we can redefine how physical products are authenticated, experienced, and exchanged-at a global level.”

“Endstate Authentic allows us to bring credibility, design excellence, and operational rigor to an entirely new class of collectible and consumer products,” added Howard. “This is just the beginning of what we can build within Alliance.”

Looking Ahead

Endstate Authentic has immediately begun supporting Alliance’s growing Alliance Authentic initiatives while simultaneously accelerating its go-to-market efforts with new and existing external customers. The company expects the platform to become a foundational driver of margin expansion, recurring software revenue, and long-term strategic differentiation across Alliance and the broader premium brands and collectibles industries.

For more information about Endstate and its technology platform, visit www.endstate.io.

About Endstate Authentic

Endstate Authentic is Alliance Entertainment’s dedicated authentication and resale platform, using its patented technology to deliver NFC-enabled product identity, brand protection, customer engagement, and authenticated resale solutions for physical collectibles and consumer products. By embedding NFC chips directly into items, Endstate Authentic links each product to a secure digital identifier that enables authentication, unlocks exclusive digital content and experiences, and provides brands with actionable insights into customer behavior. The platform’s patented and patent-pending technologies support authenticated peer-to-peer resale, allowing brands and rights holders to participate in secondary markets while maintaining product integrity and establishing new customer relationships. As a scalable, enterprise-grade solution, Endstate Authentic serves Alliance’s internal initiatives while continuing to support external brands, licensors, and ecosystem partners across the global collectibles and authentication landscape.

About Alliance Entertainment

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

Forward Looking Statements

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

For investor inquiries, please contact:

Dave Gentry
RedChip Companies, Inc.
1-800-REDCHIP (733-2447)
1-407-644-4256
AENT@redchip.com

Release – Graham Corporation Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast

Posted on January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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BATAVIA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the Defense, Energy & Process, and Space industries, announced that it will release its third quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results before financial markets open on Friday, February 6, 2026.

The Company will host a conference call and webcast to review its financial and operating results, strategy, and outlook. A question-and-answer session will follow.

Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results Conference Call

Friday, February 6, 2026
11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Phone: (201) 689-8560
Internet webcast link and accompanying slide presentation: ir.grahamcorp.com

A telephonic replay will be available from 3:00 p.m. ET on the day of the teleconference through Friday, February 13, 2026. To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter conference ID number 13757532 or access the webcast replay via the Company’s website at ir.grahamcorp.com, where a transcript will also be posted once available.

ABOUT GRAHAM CORPORATION
Graham is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the Defense, Energy & Process, and Space, industries. Graham Corporation and its family of global brands are built upon world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer, cryogenic pumps and turbomachinery technologies, as well as its responsive and flexible service and the unsurpassed quality customers have come to expect from the Company’s products and systems. Graham routinely posts news and other important information on its website, grahamcorp.com, where additional information on Graham Corporation and its businesses can be found.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260114006944/en/

For more information, contact:
Christopher J. Thome
Vice President – Finance and CFO
Phone: (585) 343-2216

Tom Cook
Investor Relations
Phone: (203) 682-8250
Tom.Cook@icrinc.com

Source: Graham Corporation

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Release – Sky Harbour Announces First Draw under J.P. Morgan Facility; Posts $100 million 5-Year Bond Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum; and Updates Leasing Activity

Posted on January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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01/12/2026

Closes its First Prepaid Long-Term Hangar Lease with a $5.9 million Upfront Cash Payment

WEST HARRISON, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Sky Harbour Group Corporation (NYSE: SKYH, SKYH WS) (“SHG” or the “Company”), an aviation infrastructure company building the first nationwide network of Home Base Operator (HBO) campuses for business aircraft, announced today that its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary Sky Harbour Capital III LLC (“SKYH Capital III”) is filing today with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board through its Electronic Municipal Market Access system (“EMMA”) a Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum relating to the offering of $100 million of tax-exempt fixed rate bonds with a 5-year mandatory tender date (the “Series 2026 Bonds”), which are proposed to be issued by the Public Finance Authority of Wisconsin, a multi-jurisdictional conduit issuer. Through underwriters Barclays Capital, J.P. Morgan, and Academy Securities, SKYH Capital III expects to price the Series 2026 Bonds during the week of January 26th, after a two-week investor marketing period. The proceeds of the Series 2026 Bonds are expected to be used to finance the development of certain of the Company’s hangar campuses, as described below. The principal amount, structure, tenor and timing are preliminary and subject to change. Any such offering is dependent on market and other conditions, and there is no assurance that all or any of the Series 2026 Bonds will be offered.

Separately, Sky Harbour Capital II (“SKYH Capital II”) completed the onboarding of subsidiaries owning its hangar campuses at Camarillo Airport and Bradley International Airport to the borrowing base of its committed warehouse bank facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. on January 8, 2026 (the “JPM Facility”). The Company also amended the JPM Facility in order to facilitate the flow of funds securing the proposed Series 2026 Bonds. These amendments have been filed under Form 8-K with the SEC. On the same date, SKYH Capital II drew funds of approximately $13 million to reimburse the Company for prior advances associated with capital expenditures at Bradley International Airport and certain costs of issuance and fund certain reserves for the JPM Facility.

Update on Leasing Activities

Stabilized campuses: The Company expects revenue per square foot at its stabilized campuses to increase as legacy hangar leases turn over or are renewed and through the annual rent escalators embedded in all tenant leases.
Recently opened campuses: As of January 9, 2026, Dallas Addison (ADS) Phase 1, Phoenix Deer Valley (DVT) and Denver Centennial (APA) have reached 87% ,73% and 27% occupancy levels, respectively.
Pre-leasing: We continue our pre-lease activities at Washington Dulles (IAD), Bradley International Airport (BDL), and have begun pre-leasing at Miami-Opa Locka (OPF) Phase 2 and Addison (ADS) Phase 2. The latter two projects are under construction following the success of their respective Phase 1 developments, which are now nearly fully leased.
Selective long-term partnerships: We have extended our documentation negotiation period under the letter of intent with a potential joint-venture partner leasing a single SH34 hangar at OPF Phase 2 through mid-March 2026, in order to address certain operational requirements. Separately, we continue discussions for similar joint ventures at other locations in the network with other parties.
Ultra-long tenant leases: In late December, we entered into an amended lease with an existing tenant at OPF Phase 1 for a 15-year lease term in exchange for an upfront lump sum rent payment of $5.9 million.

Update on Capital Formation

The proposed Series 2026 Bonds, if completed, would raise $100 million, reducing the need for additional equity contributions associated with the $200 million JPM Facility. As previously disclosed, the JPM Facility has a 5-year term commencing September 2025 with an interest rate of 80% of the sum of daily SOFR + 0.10%, plus 200 basis points. The Company subsequently entered into a floating-to-fixed interest rate swap, with a notional schedule based on the anticipated draws under the JPM Facility and a 4.73% fixed rate for the duration of the term of the JPM Facility. Proceeds from the JPM Facility and the Series 2026 Bonds are expected to be used to fund construction projects at Bradley International Airport (BDL), Salt Lake City International (SLC), Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), Hudson Valley Regional Airport (POU), Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN), Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Dulles International Airport (IAD). The JPM Facility is expandable to $300 million subject to credit approval.
If completed as planned, the $100 million raised from the Series 2026 Bond issuance and the $200 million of borrowing capacity available from the JPM Facility and other existing Company resources are expected to fully fund approximately 1.1 million rentable square feet of new hangars, for a total of approximately 2.1 million rentable square feet portfolio-wide.
Selective long-term partnerships: Should the company enter selective long-term partnerships or ultra long-term tenant leases as described above, the Company expects to use the proceeds for the satisfaction of any of its future capital needs and for general corporate purposes.
Internal Cash Flow Generation. The Company expects that between its leasing activities in Q4 2025, Q1 2026, and the anticipated opening of its OPF Phase 2 campus in Q2 2026, the Company will now be able to reinvest internally generated cash flows as equity for its future developments.

About Sky Harbour

Sky Harbour Group Corporation is an aviation infrastructure company developing the first nationwide network of Home-Basing campuses for business aircraft. The company develops, leases, and manages general aviation hangar campuses across the United States. Sky Harbour’s Home-Basing offering aims to provide private and corporate residents with the best physical infrastructure in business aviation, coupled with dedicated service, tailored specifically to based aircraft, offering the shortest time to wheels-up in business aviation. To learn more, visit www.skyharbour.group.

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Certain statements made in this release are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about the financial condition, results of operations, earnings outlook and prospects of SHG, including statements regarding our expectations for future results, our expectations for future ground leases, our plans for future capital raising activity, the transactions contemplated by the letter of intent, our expectations on future construction and development activities and lease renewals, and our plans for future financings. When used in this press release, the words “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “outlook,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “continue,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “would” and other similar words and expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of the management of Sky Harbour Group Corporation (the “Company”) as applicable and are inherently subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstances. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. For more information about risks facing the Company, see the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other filings the Company makes with the SEC from time to time. The Company’s statements herein speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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We use a number of metrics, including annualized revenue run rate per leased rentable square foot, to help us evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans, and make strategic decisions. Our key performance indicators may be calculated in a manner different than similar key performance indicators used by other issuers. These metrics are estimated operating metrics and not projections, nor actual financial results, and are not indicative of current or future performance.

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This Notice does not constitute an offer to sell Series 2026 Bonds or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the Series 2026 Bonds by any person in any state or other jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer, solicitation or sale in such state or jurisdiction. No dealer, broker, salesperson or any other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representation other than those contained in the Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum in connection with the contemplated offering of the Series 2026 Bonds, and, if given or made, such information or representation must not be relied upon.

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Release – Conduent Launches AI Experience Center to Showcase AI & GenAI-Powered Solutions for Commercial, Transportation and Government Clients

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

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New Center Demonstrates How AI Can Drive Business Performance, Enhance Customer Experience and Improve Financial Outcomes

Collaborations with Microsoft and Other Tech Leaders Helps Fuel Innovation Pipeline

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services provider, today announced the opening of its AI Experience Center at Conduent’s corporate headquarters in Florham Park, New Jersey.

The AI Experience Center is a curated, collaborative space where clients can explore how Conduent’s AI- and GenAI-powered solutions are designed to address their needs and deliver measurable outcomes to improve business process performance, enhance customer satisfaction and drive better financial outcomes. These commercially available solutions, which are tailored for Conduent’s commercial, transportation, and government clients to support their business and their end users, span across customer experience, document processing, pharma and life sciences, payment fraud mitigation, transportation license plate recognition, human capital solutions, and finance, accounting and procurement.

“For approximately 20 years, Conduent has applied advanced technologies like AI across our businesses to deliver meaningful outcomes that align with our clients’ strategic and financial goals,” said Cliff Skelton, President and CEO of Conduent. “As we expand our use of GenAI, the AI Experience Center demonstrates to our clients our innovative portfolio and how these solutions enable us to achieve higher levels of value, performance and personalized experience to support their businesses and their customers.”

In partnership with Microsoft, Conduent has been accelerating innovation across its portfolio leveraging the Azure OpenAI Service. The initial solutions utilizing AI and GenAI developed with Microsoft focused on end-user engagement, healthcare claims processing, and fraud detection.

“At Microsoft, we deeply value our collaboration with Conduent. The launch of the AI Experience Center is a milestone that reflects our shared commitment to innovation and empowering organizations with cutting-edge AI and Generative AI solutions,” said Chad Kammeraad, VP/General Manager Global Strategics Commercial Enterprise at Microsoft. “Together, we are helping commercial, transportation, and government clients unlock new possibilities and deliver transformative outcomes.”

Strategic Partnerships Expand Conduent Capabilities

In addition to working with Microsoft, Conduent has been able to accelerate the development of solutions through strategic partnerships with other leading technology companies. With the help of these tech category leaders and their AI and GenAI tools, Conduent solutions have expanded their capabilities, such as recognizing significant savings in the procurement process, helping guide employees through the open enrollment process, and expanding contact center agent expertise and abilities to support and service customers.

Advanced AI Solutions Delivering Breakthrough Solutions for Clients

Designed to align with our clients’ functional areas, the Center features in-depth demos that highlight Conduent’s ability to solve complex industry challenges through transformative technologies developed either in-house or with leading technology partners. Solutions are organized into three key functional areas:

Functional Areas	Capabilities	Example of Solutions Poweredby AI & GenAI
Improve end-user interactions and engagement	Enable more personalized experiences at scale with adaptive learning that improves engagement	Enhancement of CX offering with market leading AI features:Real-time translationAccent smoothingAutomated quality assurance
Streamline core operations	Automate time-consuming tasks, simplify workflows and process information faster with higher accuracy	Enhanced identification of FDA-reportable events Automated fraud detection for government prepaid card programs
Optimize enterprise functions	Analyze data and gain insights quickly to help teams make smarter decisions	Personalized, intelligent employee benefit experiences Contract compliance assessment and identification of procurement savings

About Conduent

Conduent delivers digital business solutions and services spanning the commercial, government and transportation spectrum – creating valuable outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. The Company leverages cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and advanced analytics to deliver mission-critical solutions. Through a dedicated global team of approximately 53,000 associates, process expertise and advanced technologies, Conduent’s solutions and services digitally transform its clients’ operations to enhance customer experiences, improve performance, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Conduent adds momentum to its clients’ missions in many ways including disbursing approximately $85 billion in government payments annually, enabling 2.3 billion customer service interactions annually, empowering millions of employees through HR services every year and processing nearly 13 million tolling transactions every day. Learn more at www.conduent.com.

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Release – Kratos Opens New 55,000-Square-Foot State-of-the-Art Hypersonic System Manufacturing and Payload Integration Facility in Princess Anne, Maryland

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

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Kratos Continues to Demonstrate Commitment to Growing the U.S. Defense Industrial Base with this Announcement of Its Sixth New Facility in a Year

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in defense, national security, and global markets, announced today the grand opening of its new 55,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hypersonic and “Other” system manufacturing and payload integration facility in Princess Anne, Maryland.

The advanced facility will significantly enhance Kratos’ capabilities to support launch operations and hypersonic testing for the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed (MACH-TB) 2.0 program and other customers from agencies including the U.S. Navy, US Air Force, DARPA, and the Missile Defense Agency.

“This strategic investment in Princess Anne represents Kratos’ commitment to expanding our nation’s hypersonic testing infrastructure and capabilities,” said Dave Carter, President of Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services Division. “The new facility enables us to increase production capacity, streamline payload integration processes, and respond even more rapidly to the growing demand for affordable hypersonic flight testing. The Princess Anne facility will play a crucial role in supporting our $1.4 billion MACH-TB 2.0 contract and other critical programs, enabling increased test cadence and more affordable flight test opportunities for hypersonic technologies.

The Princess Anne facility features advanced manufacturing capabilities, specialized integration areas, and enhanced testing equipment designed to support Kratos’ expanding role in hypersonic testing and launch operations. The location was strategically chosen for its proximity to NASA Wallops Flight Facility, optimizing logistics and operational efficiencies.

“We are excited to welcome Kratos to Princess Anne and look forward to the opportunities it will bring. Kratos’ contributions will help strengthen our local economy and business community,” stated Jay Prouse, Princess Anne Town Manager.

Danny Thompson, Executive Director for the Somerset County Economic Development Commission (EDC), remarked, “We are thrilled that Kratos will be locating to the Princess Anne Industrial Park. The collaboration efforts between Kratos, the Town of Princess Anne, and Somerset County EDC, continues to foster expansion in the Aerospace Engineering field and provide job retention and economic growth.”

Eric DeMarco, President and CEO of Kratos, said, “This new facility is another example of Kratos’ strategy of making upfront commitments to rapidly develop and field relevant national security hardware, products and systems, and invest in growing the U.S. defense industrial base. Similar to other Kratos facilities, Princess Anne is directly tied to either customers, programs, contracts, partners and specific hardware, products and systems, resulting in a tailored, efficient, manufacturing, integration or production facility, resulting in low cost, efficient rapid execution and delivery to the warfighter.”

The Princess Anne facility is expected to create new high-skilled jobs in the region and further strengthen Kratos’ capabilities to support the Department of War’s initiatives to accelerate hypersonic technology development and testing.

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

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

Press Contact:
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claire.cantrell@kratosdefense.com

Investor Information:
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Source: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and any oral statements made in connection herewith include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements are any statements other than statements of historical fact, and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expectations of plans, business strategies, objectives and growth and anticipated financial and operational performance, including our growth strategy and ability to increase deployment of our products and services, the anticipated effects of the Agreement. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current beliefs, based on currently available information, as to the outcome and timing of future events. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as “anticipate,” “appears,” “approximately,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “designed,” “effect,” “estimate,” “evaluate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “initiative,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “priorities,” “project,” “pursue,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “when,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of any of those words or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. In making these statements, we rely upon assumptions and analysis based on our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, and expected future developments, as well as other factors we consider appropriate under the circumstances. We believe these judgments are reasonable, but these statements are not guarantees of any future events or financial results. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond our control.

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

We caution readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or other factors that affect the subject of these statements, except where we are expressly required to do so by law. All written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Contacts:

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

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

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Released January 13, 2026