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Release – NeuroSense Reports Positive Biomarker Findings from Phase 2 RoAD Proof-of-Concept Study of PrimeC in Alzheimer’s Disease

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PrimeC was associated with changes across multiple biomarkers spanning key neurodegenerative disease pathways, providing early biological evidence consistent with potential target engagement

Findings support continued development of PrimeC’s multi-target approach in Alzheimer’s disease

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NeuroSense Therapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: NRSN) (“NeuroSense”), a late-clinical stage biotechnology company developing novel treatments for severe neurodegenerative diseases, today announced positive biomarker findings from its Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled proof-of-concept RoAD study (NST-AD-001) of PrimeC in Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

The RoAD clinical trial enrolled eight participants, randomized to PrimeC or placebo. Three participants completed a 12-month follow-up period, with both CSF and plasma samples collected at three timepoints.

The plasma biomarker analysis showed multiple, distinctive protein biomarker changes. Most notably, these included changes in the hallmark protein biomarkers of AD – brain-derived tau (total) and phospho-tau(s) as well as the amyloid-beta 42/40 ratio. Distinctive changes were also found in the levels of other major neurodegenerative disease misfolding proteins: alpha-synuclein (total, oligomeric and p129) and TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (“TDP-43,” both total and p409). TDP-43 is the hallmark of ALS while Parkinson’s and dementia with Lewy bodies are characterized by accumulations of alpha-synuclein. These pathological proteins commonly co-occur with Alzheimer’s disease. Either (or both) of these may be present in more than 50% of Alzheimer’s disease cases, and when co-pathology is present, it is associated with faster and/or more severe dementia. Finally, additional changes were observed in key biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation affecting proteostasis and neurodegeneration. All of these changes were directionally consistent with PrimeC’s proposed mechanism of action and align with biomarker effects previously observed in the Company’s ALS program, supporting engagement of shared neurodegenerative pathways.

The biomarker findings supporting PrimeC’s target engagement build on its previously reported favorable safety and tolerability profile from RoAD, in which no serious adverse events and no new or unexpected safety signals were identified.

“The initial findings seen from the RoAD study are encouraging, in that they may suggest that the same multi-target mechanism we have been advancing in ALS is engaging biology that is also central to Alzheimer’s,” said Alon Ben-Noon, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NeuroSense. “This was a small, exploratory proof-of-concept study with a limited number of analyzable patient samples, and so we are appropriately measured about what it can tell us on its own. But seeing biological signals that point in the same direction across two distinct neurodegenerative diseases strengthens our conviction in PrimeC’s underlying approach and helps inform the design of a next, adequately powered study.”

“Alzheimer’s disease is driven by multiple, interacting pathological processes, which is one reason single-target therapies so often fall short. The biomarker findings in this first treated AD patient suggest broad proteostatic effects, consistent with PrimeC’s proposed mechanism of action,” said Prof. Steven E. Arnold, Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and member of NeuroSense’s Scientific Advisory Board. “Of course these are the very first biomarker data of PrimeC treatment in AD and should be interpreted with that in mind. They do, however, support the rationale for evaluating PrimeC in a larger, well-controlled trial designed to test whether these biological effects replicate and more importantly, translate into meaningful clinical benefit.”

Next Steps

NeuroSense intends to use these proof-of-concept findings to help inform the design of a future, adequately powered clinical study of PrimeC in Alzheimer’s disease, and will continue engaging with scientific and regulatory stakeholders as the program advances.

About RoAD

RoAD (NST-AD-001) is a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, exploratory proof-of-concept study evaluating the safety, tolerability, and biomarker effects of PrimeC in eight participants with Alzheimer’s disease. As a proof-of-concept study, clinical outcome measures are descriptive by design.

About Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the leading cause of dementia worldwide, affecting more than 30 million people globally. AD is characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes, and currently has no cure. Existing therapies provide only limited symptomatic relief, leaving a significant unmet need for disease-modifying treatments that can slow or halt progression. Given the complexity of AD, approaches that target multiple disease mechanisms simultaneously, such as PrimeC, hold potential to deliver meaningful therapeutic advances for patients and their families.

About PrimeC

PrimeC, NeuroSense’s lead drug candidate, is a novel extended-release oral formulation composed of a unique fixed-dose combination of two FDA-approved drugs: ciprofloxacin and celecoxib. PrimeC is designed to synergistically target several key mechanisms of ALS and AD, that contribute to neuron degeneration, inflammation, iron accumulation and impaired ribonucleic acid (“RNA”) regulation to potentially inhibit the progression of ALS and AD.

About NeuroSense

NeuroSense Therapeutics, Ltd. is a late-stage clinical biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing treatments for people suffering from debilitating neurodegenerative diseases. NeuroSense believes that these diseases, which include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, among others, represent one of the most significant unmet medical needs of our time, with limited effective therapeutic options available for patients to date. Due to the complexity of neurodegenerative diseases and based on strong scientific research on a large panel of related biomarkers, NeuroSense’s strategy is to develop combined therapies targeting multiple pathways associated with these diseases.

For additional information, we invite you to visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Information that may be important to investors may be routinely posted on our website and these social media channels.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding the interpretation, significance and potential implications of the exploratory biomarker observations from the RoAD study, the potential of PrimeC to affect disease related biology or engage mechanisms relevant to Alzheimer’s disease and the potential for these preliminary observations to inform the design of future studies. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” “will” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on NeuroSense Therapeutics’ current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. The future events and trends may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward looking statements. These risks include, without limitation, the very limited sample size and exploratory nature of the biomarker analyses reported in this press release; the risk that preliminary observations from three analyzed patients may not be predictive, may not be statistically meaningful, may not be replicated in this study or future studies and may not correlate with or translate into clinical outcomes or benefit or disease modification; risks related to the timing of current and future clinical trials; the risk that PrimeC will not advance towards later-stage development; the risk that additional data from the RoAD study may differ from the observations reported in this press release; timing for reporting data, including from the study of PrimeC in Alzheimer’s disease; that the study will not be successful; the ability of NeuroSense to remain listed on Nasdaq; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in NeuroSense’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). You should not rely on these statements as representing our views in the future. More information about the risks and uncertainties affecting NeuroSense is contained under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 2025 and NeuroSense’s subsequent filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and NeuroSense undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

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Release – MAIA Biotechnology Completes International Enrollment in Part C of Phase 2 THIO-101 Expansion Trial in Third-Line Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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Part C domestic enrollment is underway at three clinical sites in the U.S.

CHICAGO, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. (NYSE American: MAIA) (“MAIA”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing targeted immunotherapies for cancer, today announced that it has completed international enrollment in Part C of its Phase 2 THIO-101 expansion trial evaluating its lead candidate, ateganosine, in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients receiving third line (3L) therapy. Ateganosine is an investigational dual-mechanism therapy targeting telomeres and immune activation in difficult-to-treat cancers.

THIO-101 Part C patients, who are resistant to prior checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) therapy and chemotherapy, are randomized between MAIA’s proposed combination regimen of ateganosine followed by cemiplimab (Libtayo®) and treatment with ateganosine alone for two cycles. International screening was conducted in Taiwan, Turkey, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Georgia, with 41 patients enrolled and receiving treatment. The Part C study is currently screening patients at multiple clinical sites in the United States.

“We greatly appreciate the dedication and contributions of the investigators supporting our THIO-101 trial,” said Vlad Vitoc, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MAIA Biotechnology. “With enrollment now complete at the international Part C clinical sites, we are closely monitoring patient outcomes as the data continues to mature, including key efficacy measures such as disease control rate and overall survival, which have remained central endpoints throughout the Phase 2 THIO-101 trial. Meanwhile, patient screening is ongoing at three activated clinical sites in the United States.”

In Parts A and B of THIO-101, MAIA reported data showing median survival of 17.8 months. Overall survival (OS) beyond two years was observed for eight patients in Parts A and B of THIO-101; the patients did not receive subsequent lines of therapy. One patient in this cohort receiving 3L therapy has survived for over 33 months. Expected survival in this heavily pre-treated population is 5.8 months.1

The FDA has granted Fast Track designation for ateganosine in NSCLC treatment, potentially expediting the regulatory process to a potential Accelerated Approval and Priority Review.

About Ateganosine

Ateganosine (THIO, 6-thio-dG or 6-thio-2’-deoxyguanosine) is a first-in-class investigational telomere-targeting agent currently in clinical development to evaluate its activity in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Telomeres, along with the enzyme telomerase, play a fundamental role in the survival of cancer cells and their resistance to current therapies. The modified nucleotide 6-thio-2’-deoxyguanosine induces telomerase-dependent telomeric DNA modification, DNA damage responses, and selective cancer cell death. Ateganosine-damaged telomeric fragments accumulate in cytosolic micronuclei and activates both innate (cGAS/STING) and adaptive (T-cell) immune responses. The sequential treatment of ateganosine followed by PD-(L)1 inhibitors resulted in profound and persistent tumor regression in advanced, in vivo cancer models by induction of cancer type–specific immune memory. Ateganosine is presently developed as a second or later line of treatment for NSCLC for patients that have progressed beyond the standard-of-care regimen of existing checkpoint inhibitors.

About THIO-101 Phase 2 Clinical Trial

THIO-101 is a multicenter, open-label, dose finding Phase 2 clinical trial. It is the first trial designed to evaluate ateganosine’s anti-tumor activity when followed by PD-(L)1 inhibition. The trial is testing the hypothesis that low doses of ateganosine administered prior to cemiplimab (Libtayo®) will enhance and prolong immune response in patients with advanced NSCLC who previously did not respond or developed resistance and progressed after first-line treatment regimen containing another checkpoint inhibitor. The trial design has two primary objectives: (1) to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ateganosine administered as an anticancer compound and a priming immune activator (2) to assess the clinical efficacy of ateganosine using Overall Response Rate (ORR) as the primary clinical endpoint. The expansion of the study will assess overall response rates (ORR) in advanced NSCLC patients receiving third line (3L) therapy who were resistant to previous checkpoint inhibitor treatments (CPI) and chemotherapy. Treatment with ateganosine followed by cemiplimab (Libtayo®) has shown an acceptable safety profile to date in a heavily pre-treated population. For more information on this Phase II trial, please visit ClinicalTrials.gov using the identifier NCT05208944.

About MAIA Biotechnology, Inc.

MAIA is a targeted therapy, immuno-oncology company focused on the development and commercialization of potential first-in-class drugs with novel mechanisms of action that are intended to meaningfully improve and extend the lives of people with cancer. Our lead program is ateganosine (THIO), a potential first-in-class cancer telomere targeting agent in clinical development for the treatment of NSCLC patients with telomerase-positive cancer cells. For more information, please visit www.maiabiotech.com.

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Release – Conduent Introduces AI-Powered Next Generation CX Platform to Expand Global Customer Reach and Accelerate Agent Performance

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New capabilities combine real-time translation, AI-driven training simulation and voice enhancement technologies to improve customer satisfaction and help organizations scale service delivery globally

Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today introduced new AI-powered capabilities within its Next Generation CX Platform designed to help organizations overcome language barriers, accelerate agent readiness and improve customer interactions. The platform combines real-time translation, AI-driven training simulation and voice enhancement technologies to help clients expand into new markets, improve service quality and increase customer satisfaction.

The Next Generation CX Platform is comprised of modular solutions that leverage AI, automation and advanced analytics to optimize customer interactions, enhance agent performance, improve contact center operations and generate actionable insights. Together, these capabilities help organizations deliver more consistent, personalized and efficient customer experiences across channels and geographies.

Real-Time Translation Helps Organizations Reach More Customers

As organizations expand globally, delivering support in customers’ preferred languages can be costly and complex. Recruiting multilingual agents, relying on interpreters or routing customers through multiple touchpoints can increase costs and create friction in the customer experience.

Conduent’s AI-powered real-time translation solution helps remove those barriers by enabling seamless conversations between customers and agents across more than 90 languages. Customers receive support in their preferred language while organizations continue to leverage their existing agent workforce and subject matter expertise. The solution enables organizations to expand into new markets more quickly while maintaining a consistent, high-quality customer experience.

AI-Powered Training Accelerates Agent Readiness

Effective training is critical to delivering exceptional customer service. Conduent’s AI-driven training simulation solution enables agents to practice realistic customer scenarios and receive targeted coaching based on analysis of voice, chat and screen interactions.

The solution provides consistent training experiences across languages and globally distributed teams, helping organizations onboard agents more efficiently and maintain service quality at scale. For clients with seasonal or cyclical customer service demands, such as tax season or holiday peaks, the solution can accelerate time to proficiency by up to 40%, enabling agents to become customer-ready faster.

Voice Enhancement Improves Customer Interactions

Conduent is also introducing AI-powered accent smoothing and noise cancellation capabilities to improve the clarity and effectiveness of customer-agent conversations. By reducing communication barriers and minimizing background distractions, these technologies help improve customer engagement, increase interaction quality and support faster issue resolution. The result is a more seamless customer experience and greater confidence in every interaction.

“The future of customer experience isn’t AI or people, it’s AI and people working together,” said George Wehbe, President, Commercial Solutions at Conduent. “Our Next Generation CX Platform has arrived. It helps clients reach more customers, onboard agents faster and deliver more consistent service across languages and geographies. By combining AI-powered automation with experienced agents, we’re helping organizations improve customer satisfaction while scaling more efficiently.”

About Conduent’s Next Generation CX Platform

Conduent’s Next Generation CX Platform combines AI-powered automation, agent enablement, operational intelligence and customer insights into a flexible suite of solutions that can be deployed across the customer experience lifecycle. The platform is designed to help organizations improve customer outcomes, increase operational efficiency and adapt to evolving customer expectations while maintaining the human expertise required to resolve complex issues and build long-term loyalty.

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 48,000 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 $80 billion in government payments annually, enabling approximately 2.0 billion customer service interactions annually, empowering millions of employees through HR services every year and processing over 14 million tolling transactions every day. Learn more at www.conduent.com .

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Release – Cadrenal Therapeutics Announces Selection of CAD-1005 Phase 2 Study for Late-Breaking Oral Presentation at ISTH 2026 Congress

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Selection highlights the clinical value potential of Cadrenal’s first-in-class 12-lipoxygenase inhibitor for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

First-ever randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled trial in HIT, a life-threatening blood-clotting disorder triggered by an immune reaction to heparin, the most widely used blood thinner in hospitals

Phase-3 ready and addresses a peak $2 billion annual revenue potential in the HIT market

PONTE VEDRA, Fla., June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD), a biopharmaceutical company advancing late-stage novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions, today announced that late-breaking clinical data on its first-in-class 12-lipoxygenase (12-LOX) inhibitor, CAD-1005 (formerly VLX-1005), have been accepted for a prestigious oral presentation at the 34th Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH). The congress will be held live and onsite from July 11-15, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès de Paris in Paris, France.

The abstract, titled “12-lipoxygenase inhibition with VLX-1005 in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia,” was selected by expert peer reviewers for inclusion in the high-profile session on clinical trials and breakthrough innovations.

“The selection of our Phase 2 CAD-1005 study for a late-breakthrough oral presentation at ISTH is another milestone underscoring the scientific integrity and commercial importance of our pipeline,” said Quang X. Pham, Chief Executive Officer of Cadrenal Therapeutics. “Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia represents a high-value therapeutic market with significant unmet needs and no approved therapies that target the specific underlying immune mechanisms of HIT. This presentation offers an elite global platform to showcase the clinical potential of CAD-1005.”

“Targeting 12-lipoxygenase is a novel, highly selective therapeutic approach that addresses the root cause of immune-mediated platelet activation in HIT,” added Dr. Steve McKenzie, Professor of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, the principal investigator and presenter. “The data we are presenting live in Paris – the first-ever randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled trial in HIT – illustrate how CAD-1005 could fundamentally shift the treatment paradigm for acute thrombotic care and may, if approved, offer a highly differentiated option for these high-risk patients.”

Presentation Details:

  • Session Title: Late-Breakthrough Abstracts I: Clinical Trials and Innovation in Thrombosis
  • Abstract Title: 12-lipoxygenase inhibition with VLX-1005 in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
  • Date: July 12, 2026
  • Session Time: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM CEST

For additional details regarding the scientific program, please visit the ISTH Congress Official Website.

About Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

HIT is an immune-mediated, prothrombotic adverse drug reaction in which antibodies against platelet factor 4-heparin complexes activate platelets via FcγRIIA receptors, triggering a cascade that can lead to life-threatening thrombosis. Current management relies on non-heparin anticoagulants, which reduce thrombin generation but do not directly address the underlying antibody-mediated platelet activation; new thrombosis remains a major clinical concern even with appropriate anticoagulant therapy.

About CAD-1005

CAD-1005 is a novel investigational therapeutic under development for the treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). CAD-1005 is designed to selectively inhibit 12-lipoxygenase (12-LOX), an enzyme central to platelet immune activation and thrombo-inflammatory signaling associated with HIT. CAD-1005 is intended to be used alongside existing standards of care and is being developed to address the underlying biological mechanisms that contribute to disease progression.

About Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc.

Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions. Its lead program, CAD-1005, is being investigated as a first-in-class 12-LOX inhibitor for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a deadly immune-mediated thrombotic disorder. CAD-1005 has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency. Second-generation 12-LOX oral therapeutics are also in development for chronic indications.

The Company’s broader pipeline includes tecarfarin, a late-stage oral vitamin K antagonist designed to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from blood clots in patients requiring chronic anticoagulation, including those with end-stage kidney disease, those with left ventricular assist devices, and potentially, those with Kawasaki disease (KD), an acute self-limited febrile illness that primarily affects children <5 years old, and the leading cause of acquired heart disease in developed countries.

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Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the ability to raise sufficient capital to continue progress of CAD-1005; the ability to advance directly to Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 in patients with HIT; the ability to successfully design and complete the Phase 3 study and derive the results needed for an NDA submission; and the other risk factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including subsequent periodic reports on Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and, except as required by federal securities laws, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Release – CVG Is Set to Join the Russell 2000® Index

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June 23, 2026

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CVG (NASDAQ: CVGI), a diversified industrial products and services company, announced that it is expected to join the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000® Index and the broad-market Russell 3000® Index as part of the 2026 reconstitution of the Russell U.S. Indexes. The reconstituted indexes will take effect after the U.S. equity markets close on Friday, June 26, 2026.

“We are pleased to be added as a member of the Russell 2000® Index, one of the most widely tracked benchmarks for U.S. small-cap companies,” commented Angie O’Leary, Interim Chief Financial Officer. “As we continue to execute our strategy and optimize operations, we are excited to connect with a wider network of investors.”

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. According to data as of the end of June 2025, about $12.2 trillion in assets are benchmarked against the Russell US indexes, which belong to FTSE Russell, the global index provider.

For more information on the Russell 2000® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the “Russell Reconstitution” section on the FTSE Russell website.

About CVG

CVG is a global provider of systems, assemblies and components to global commercial vehicle markets and electric vehicle markets. We deliver real solutions to complex design, engineering and manufacturing problems while creating positive change for our customers, industries and communities we serve. Information about the Company and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com. 

About FTSE Russell, an LSEG Business

FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally. FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally.

Approximately $21.20 trillion is benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. Leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks choose FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives.

A core set of universal principles guides FTSE Russell index design and management: a transparent rules-based methodology is informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance and embraces the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is also focused on index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering. 

FTSE Russell is wholly owned by LSEG. 

For more information, visit FTSE Russell.

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Release – Power Metallic reports New Lion drill intercepts of 13.30 Meters of 3.98% CuEqRec¹ in Hole 26-115 and 5.26 Meters of 8.45% CuEqRec¹ in Hole 26-105 at Lion

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TORONTO, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Power Metallic Mines Inc. (the “Company” or “Power Metallic”) (TSXV: PNPN) (OTCBB: PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV1) is pleased to provide additional assay results from its Winter 2026 drill program.

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Figure 1 – Lion Zone MRE Drill holes reported in this news release (CNW Group/Power Nickel Inc.)

These additional assays from Power Metallic’s winter 2026 drill program is nearing the completion of winter drill results to be used for the initial NI-43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) on Lion. Completion and reporting of the MRE estimates on Lion and the Nisk deposit is scheduled for the end of July. This MRE will form the basis for a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) to begin immediately following the completion of the MRE.

Lion Zone MRE In-fill program

This news release includes drill holes defining the western side of the Lion Zone close to surface (Figure 1). All holes are in preparation for the 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE). The infill drill holes in this release were drilled to delimit the western side of Lion to increase the confidence of modelling the zone, particularly within the range of a potential future open pit.

In-fill drill holes in the shallow central parts of the deposit continue to report good near surface grades as evidenced by PML-26-115 which intersected high-grade copper near surface with 13.30 m @ 3.98% CuEqRec1 at 25m below surface, and PML-26-105 which intersected 5.26 m @ 8.45% CuEqRec1 at approximately 140m below surface (Table 1 and Figure 1).

Drill holes included in Figure 1 but not in the table of Lion results (Table 1) occur on the western side of Lion, delimiting the western edge for MRE resource modelling. These holes did intersect the favourable mineralized structure, but had low grade assays, including individual assays of up to 0.57% Cu and 1.22 g/t Pd. The fact that these holes are within a few 10s of meters of very high grade intersections is important for the continuing exploration in the Lion area. Understanding that good structure with low grade mineralization in exploratory drilling could indicating potential proximity to higher grades will help vector current and future drilling programs. 

Table 1: Lion Results – Winter 2026
HoleFromToLengthAuAgCuPdPtNiCuEq Rec1
(m)(m)(m)2(g/t)(g/t )( %)(g/t)(g/t)( %)( %)
PML-26-063430.73437.256.520.040.870.050.260.070.100.41
PML-26-105172.22174.101.880.1310.440.37–––0.56
and177.00185.008.000.166.310.240.18––0.51
and188.74194.005.260.5924.946.101.770.600.428.45
and203.70211.007.300.228.590.820.240.020.031.21
and237.50242.004.500.469.171.670.21–0.182.51
PML-26-10645.0052.007.000.033.761.921.120.020.212.84
Including47.0049.002.000.0811.656.463.800.030.378.87
PML-26-11421.0025.164.160.3013.280.420.03––0.78
and39.0041.002.000.221.550.460.26––0.77
and52.0057.405.400.204.010.450.430.020.020.86
Including54.0055.541.540.5012.741.311.380.050.032.43
PML-26-11527.0040.3013.300.4521.651.683.280.980.043.98
Including35.5339.303.770.7253.694.897.250.740.129.36
1Copper Equivalent Rec Calculation (CuEqRec1)
CuEqRec represents CuEq calculated based on the following metal prices (USD) : 2,360.15 $/oz Au, 27.98 $/oz Ag, 1,215.00 $/oz Pd, 1000.00 $/oz Pt, 4.00 $/lb Cu, 10.00 $/lb Ni and 22.50 $/lb Co., and recovered grades based on recent locked-cycle metallurgical recoveries by SGS Canada Inc (see press release Jan 21, 2006).
2 Reported length is downhole distance; true width based on model projections is estimated as 85% of downhole length

Power Metallic is expecting more assay results from the MRE drilling and regional exploration in the weeks to come.

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Joseph Campbell, P. Geo, VP Exploration at Power Metallic, is the qualified person who has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure contained in this news release.

About Power Metallic Mines Inc.

Power Metallic is a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing the Nisk Project Area (Nisk–Lion–Tiger)—a high–grade Copper–PGE, Nickel, gold and silver system—toward Canada’s next polymetallic mine.

On 1 February 2021, Power Metallic (then Chilean Metals) secured an option to earn up to 80% of the Nisk project from Critical Elements Lithium Corp. (TSX–V: CRE). Following the June 2025 purchase of 313 adjoining claims (~167 km²) from Li–FT Power, the Company now controls ~330 km² and roughly 50 km of prospective basin margins.

Power Metallic is expanding mineralization at the Nisk and Lion discovery zones, evaluating the Tiger target, and exploring the enlarged land package through successive drill programs.

Beyond the Nisk Project Area, Power Metallic indirectly has an interest in significant land packages in British Columbia and Chile, by its 50% share ownership position in Chilean Metals Inc., which were spun out from Power Metallic via a plan of arrangement on February 3, 2025.

It also owns 100% of Power Metallic Arabia which owns 100% interest in the Jabul Baudan exploration license in The Kingdon of Saudi Arabia’s Jabal Said Belt. The property encompasses over 200 square kilometres in an area recognized for its high prospectivity for copper gold and zinc mineralization. The region is known for its massive volcanic sulfide (VMS) deposits, including the world-class Jabal Sayid mine and the promising Umm and Damad deposit.

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Power Metallic Mines Inc.
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Toronto, ON

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QAQC and Sampling

GeoVector Management Inc (“GeoVector”) is the Consulting company retained to perform the actual drilling program, which includes core logging and sampling of the drill core.

 All core in this news release is either HQ or NQ sized core. Drill core is re-fitted and measured. Geotech on core includes photographs (wet & dry), rock quality index, magnetic susceptibility, conductivity, and recovery estimates. Core is logged for lithology, mineralogy, and structural features, and sample intervals are delineated and tagged.

 Sampled core is mechanically sawn, and half-core is retained for future reference. GeoVector’s QAQC program includes regular insertion of CRM standards, duplicates, and blanks into the sample stream with a stringent review of all results. QAQC and data validation was performed, and no material errors were observed.

All samples were submitted to and analyzed at Activation Laboratories Ltd (“Actlabs”), a commercial laboratory independent of Power Metallic with no interest in the Project. Actlabs is an ISO 9001 and 17025 certified and accredited laboratories. Samples submitted through Actlabs are run through standard preparation methods and analysed using RX-1 (Dry, crush (< 7 kg) up to 80% passing 2 mm, riffle split (250 g) and pulverize (mild steel) to 95% passing 105 μm) preparation methods, and using 1F2 (ICP-OES) and 1C-OES – 4-Acid near total digestion + Gold-Platinum-Palladium analysis and 8-Peroxide ICP-OES, for regular and over detection limit analysis. Pegmatite samples are analyzed using UT7 – Li up to 5%, Rb up to 2% method. Actlabs also undertake their own internal coarse and pulp duplicate analysis to ensure proper sample preparation and equipment calibration.

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Release – EverythingALS to Host NeuroSense in a Community Event Named: PrimeC – Connecting the Dots

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NeuroSense Therapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: NRSN) (“NeuroSense”), a late-stage clinical biotechnology company focused on developing disease-modifying treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced that EverythingALS will host a conversation built around a look at emerging data on PrimeC and what it may mean for the science of ALS and the people living with it.

Event details:

Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 7 pm ET
Link for registration: Click Here

The session will be presented by Prof. Jeffrey Rosenfeld, MD, PhD, FAAN, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Neuromuscular ALS/MND Program at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. With more than 30 years caring for people with ALS and leading some of the most extensive multidisciplinary ALS programs in the country, Prof. Rosenfeld brings both the clinical depth and the bedside perspective to walk through what the latest findings show.

He’ll be joined by Alon Ben-Noon, Co-Founder and CEO of NeuroSense Therapeutics, for the conversation that follows.

This is a conversation for people living with ALS, families, caregivers, clinicians, and anyone who wants to understand the latest developments in ALS research.

About NeuroSense

NeuroSense Therapeutics is a late-clinical stage biotechnology company developing novel treatments for severe neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Alzheimer’s disease. The Company’s lead product candidate, PrimeC, is a novel oral therapy designed to target multiple key biological pathways underlying disease progression, including neuroinflammation, oxidative stress and dysregulated iron metabolism.

NeuroSense has generated compelling clinical data from its Phase 2b PARADIGM study in ALS, demonstrating meaningful slowing of disease progression. The Company also reported significant biological activity across multiple biomarkers associated with ALS, including microRNAs, supporting PrimeC’s multi-target mechanism of action. Notably, long-term follow-up data indicated a meaningful survival benefit, representing a potentially important advancement in the treatment of ALS.

NeuroSense has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial (PARAGON) in ALS, which is expected to enroll approximately 300 participants, primarily in the United States.

For additional information, we invite you to visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Information that may be important to investors may be routinely posted on our website and these social media channels.

About PrimeC

PrimeC, NeuroSense’s lead drug candidate, is a novel extended-release oral formulation composed of a unique fixed-dose combination of two FDA-approved drugs: ciprofloxacin and celecoxib. PrimeC is designed to synergistically target several key mechanisms of ALS and AD, that contribute to neuron degeneration, inflammation, iron accumulation and impaired ribonucleic acid (“RNA”) regulation to potentially inhibit the progression of ALS and AD.

About ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (“ALS”) is an incurable neurodegenerative disease that causes complete paralysis and death within 2-5 years from diagnosis. Every year, more than 5,000 people are diagnosed with ALS in the U.S. alone, with an annual disease burden of $1 billion. The number of people living with ALS is expected to grow by 24% by 2040 in the U.S. and EU.

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Release – Eledon Presents Long-Term Extension Phase 2 BESTOW Results at American Transplant Congress Showing Sustained Higher Kidney Function and Improved Patient-Reported Outcomes with Tegoprubart Compared with Tacrolimus

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Tegoprubart-treated patients maintained higher mean eGFR over time, including a statistically significant approximately 12 mL/min/1.73 m² advantage at month 18 versus tacrolimus (74 vs. 61 mL/min/1.73 m²; p<0.05)

No biopsy-proven acute rejection (BPAR) events were observed in tegoprubart-treated patients after the first six months post-transplant, compared with seven BPAR events (9.4% of tacrolimus-treated patients) reported in the tacrolimus arm

Patient-reported outcomes at 52 weeks favored tegoprubart, with statistically significant improvements versus tacrolimus on two validated measures of symptom burden

Conference call and webcast to be held today at 8:00 a.m. ET

IRVINE, Calif., June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eledon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Eledon”) (Nasdaq: ELDN) today announced new long-term data from its Phase 2 BESTOW clinical program evaluating tegoprubart in patients undergoing kidney transplantation, presented in oral and poster presentations at the American Transplant Congress (ATC) taking place June 20-24, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. The presentations highlight updated results from the Phase 2 BESTOW trial and new long-term follow-up data from the Phase 2 BESTOW extension study.

“These long-term data further strengthen our belief that tegoprubart has the potential to redefine the standard of care in transplant immunomodulation,” said David-Alexandre C. Gros, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Eledon. “A statistically significant kidney function benefit at 18 months, no observed BPAR events after six months in tegoprubart-treated patients, favorable long-term safety and tolerability, and improved patient-reported outcomes collectively reinforce tegoprubart’s emerging, differentiated clinical profile as we prepare to advance into Phase 3 development.”

“For kidney transplant recipients, success is measured not only by preventing rejection, but by preserving kidney function and maintaining quality of life over the long term,” said Andrew Adams, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Surgery and Chief, Division of Transplantation, John S. Najarian Surgical Chair in Clinical Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota. “These data are especially encouraging because tegoprubart was associated with sustained kidney function and improvements in patient-reported measures of symptom burden compared with tacrolimus. Providing an effective alternative to tacrolimus-based immunosuppression remains one of the most important unmet needs in kidney transplantation, particularly because lifelong immunosuppression can affect both long-term graft survival and how patients feel and function every day.”

Efficacy Results

  • Among patients who completed 12 months of treatment in the BESTOW study, 96% (49/51) of tegoprubart-treated patients and 86% (48/56) of tacrolimus-treated patients entered the BESTOW long-term extension study. As of the data cutoff, mean follow-up was 21 months, with: 89 patients followed through 18 months, 20 patients followed through 24 months, and the longest-followed ongoing patient followed for approximately 33 months.
  • Kidney graft function, as assessed by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), stabilized after the first month of treatment and remained higher in tegoprubart-treated patients than in tacrolimus-treated patients at each reported time point. At month 18, tegoprubart-treated patients demonstrated a statistically significant approximately 12 mL/min/1.73 m² higher mean eGFR compared with tacrolimus-treated patients (74 vs. 61 mL/min/1.73 m²; p<0.05).
  • No biopsy-proven acute rejection (BPAR) events were observed in tegoprubart-treated patients after the first six months of treatment. In the tacrolimus arm, seven of 11 total BPAR events (approximately 64% of BPAR events) occurred after six months, including two events after 12 months: one new case of active antibody-mediated rejection (aAMR) and one recurrent case of active T-cell-mediated rejection with aAMR.
  • Patient-reported outcome measures demonstrated lower symptom burden among tegoprubart-treated patients compared with tacrolimus-treated patients at 52 weeks, with statistically significant improvements on the Modified Transplant Symptom Occurrence and Symptom Distress Scale (MTSOSD-59R; treatment difference: -12.2; 95% CI: -19.7, -4.6; p<0.05) and the KDQOL-36 Symptoms and Problems domain (treatment difference: 5.7; 95% CI: 1.0, 10.5; p<0.05).
  • In an exploratory analysis of patients who experienced rejection post-transplant, those who remained on tegoprubart maintained higher mean eGFR than tacrolimus-treated patients who experienced rejection, with the observed difference increasing from approximately 15 mL/min/1.73 m² at 12 months to approximately 25 mL/min/1.73 m² at 21 months.
  • Long-term follow-up from the Phase 1b study for patients treated at the 20 mg/kg dose of tegoprubart was consistent with the Phase 2 BESTOW results, with no BPAR episodes observed after six months in tegoprubart-treated patients. In the Phase 1b study, long-term data was available for 16 patients; eight patients have been followed through 24 months, and the longest-followed ongoing patient has been on tegoprubart for approximately 3.5 years.

Safety Results

  • In the BESTOW long-term extension study, key central nervous system and kidney-related adverse events were observed more frequently in the tacrolimus arm than in the tegoprubart arm, including headache (12% vs. 2%), extremity pain (10% vs. 0%), fall or loss of balance (6% vs. 0%), and acute kidney injury (6% vs. 2%), respectively.
  • Diarrhea was observed more frequently in the tacrolimus arm than in the tegoprubart arm during long-term follow-up (21% vs. 10%, respectively). This pattern was consistent with the first-year BESTOW results, in which diarrhea was reported in 34% of tacrolimus-treated patients vs. in 22% of tegoprubart-treated patients.
  • No graft loss, no progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), no post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD), no BK or CMV nephropathy/disease, and no new malignancies were reported in the BESTOW long-term extension study. No new proteinuria was reported on the tegoprubart arm. One death occurred in the tegoprubart arm and was not attributed to study drug.

Next Steps

Following a successful FDA End-of-Phase 2 meeting, Eledon has established the regulatory framework for its Phase 3 kidney transplantation program and plans to initiate Phase 3 clinical development of tegoprubart in late 2026. The Phase 3 primary endpoint is expected to be non-inferiority versus tacrolimus at 52 weeks on a composite of BPAR, graft loss and death. The Phase 3 study will also incorporate key learnings from the Phase 2 BESTOW trial and ongoing long-term extension study, including evidence of sustained kidney function benefit, favorable rejection outcomes, and improved patient-reported outcomes.

Investor Conference Call Information

Eledon will hold a conference call today, June 22, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the long-term data from the Phase 2 BESTOW and the Phase 1b kidney transplant clinical trials, as well as to discuss recently presented data from the on-going islet cell transplant investigator sponsored study. The dial-in numbers are 1-800-717-1738 for domestic callers and 1-646-307-1865 for international callers. The conference ID is 84665. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.eledon.com. The webcast will be archived on the website following the completion of the call.

Full details of the ATC oral presentation are below:

Title: Phase 2 BESTOW Trial: Evaluating Tegoprubart’s Safety and Efficacy in Preventing Kidney Transplant Rejection
Presenter: Andrew Adams, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Surgery and Chief, Division of Transplantation, John S. Najarian Surgical Chair in Clinical Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota; Executive Medical Director, Solid Organ Transplant Service Line, M Health Fairview
Abstract Publication Number: 585
Session Title: Emerging Discoveries Oral Abstract Session – Kidney: Biomarkers -3
Session Date and Time: Monday, June 22, 2026, from 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ET
Session Room: 253BC (Level 2)
Presentation Time: 12:03 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. ET

About Eledon Pharmaceuticals and tegoprubart

Eledon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company that is developing immune-modulating therapies for the management and treatment of life-threatening conditions. The Company’s lead investigational product is tegoprubart, an anti-CD40L antibody with high affinity for the CD40 Ligand, a well-validated biological target that has broad therapeutic potential. The central role of CD40L signaling in both adaptive and innate immune cell activation and function positions it as an attractive target for non-lymphocyte depleting, immunomodulatory therapeutic intervention. The Company is building upon a deep historical knowledge of anti-CD40 Ligand biology to conduct preclinical and clinical studies in kidney allograft transplantation, xenotransplantation, islet cell transplantation, liver transplantation and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Eledon is headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.eledon.com.

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Release – Cadrenal Therapeutics to File for FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for Tecarfarin in Kawasaki Disease

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Company to present Phase 3-ready pipeline, 12-LOX platform, and pediatric rare-disease expansion to global pharmaceutical partners at the 2026 BIO International Convention in San Diego

Kawasaki disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developed nations. Patients are at risk of forming blood clots in coronary arteries and may require lifelong treatment

If the designation is granted and tecarfarin is approved for this indication, Cadrenal would be eligible to receive a Priority Review Voucher-recent open-market valuations for these vouchers have reached into the ~$200 million range

PONTE VEDRA, Fla., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD), a biopharmaceutical company advancing late-stage novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions, today announced plans to submit a Rare Pediatric Disease Designation (RPDD) request to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for tecarfarin as a treatment for pediatric patients with Kawasaki disease (KD) who develop coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) and require chronic oral anticoagulation.

The announcement comes ahead of the BIO International Convention, June 22-25, 2026, in San Diego, California. Cardenal’s executive leadership team will highlight this rare pediatric initiative and its Phase 3-ready CAD-1005 platform during one-on-one partnering meetings with global and regional pharmaceutical companies.

KD is an acute inflammatory illness and the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developed nations. Up to 25% of untreated children with KD develop enlarged coronary arteries or CAAs. Patients with large CAAs are at risk for forming blood clots in those blood vessels – with a continuing lifelong risk for subsequent heart attacks and sudden cardiac death – and require chronic, precise anticoagulation therapy to reduce their higher risk of clot formation.

Tecarfarin is a novel, next-generation Vitamin K antagonist (VKA) that offers a number of potential advantages over warfarin, the current standard VKA in clinical use. Specifically, tecarfarin is designed to overcome limitations of warfarin metabolism and potentially provide more reliable and more consistent anticoagulation than might be possible with warfarin.

“Children with large or giant aneurysms due to KD represent an important underserved orphan population,” said Quang X. Pham, Chief Executive Officer of Cadrenal Therapeutics. “The current standard of care – warfarin – is notoriously unstable in children because of dietary variations, concurrent medications, and genetic differences in liver metabolism. Tecarfarin is metabolized in a completely different way than warfarin, and is being developed to offer a highly stable, predictable alternative. We believe tecarfarin can potentially improve time in therapeutic range for these children, thereby lowering their risk for both catastrophic blood clots and dangerous bleeding events.”

The FDA’s RPDD program targets serious or life-threatening diseases that primarily affect fewer than 200,000 people in the United States from birth through age 18. If the FDA grants the designation and tecarfarin is subsequently approved for this indication, Cadrenal would be eligible to receive a Priority Review Voucher (PRV). These transferable vouchers can be used to accelerate the FDA review of a future drug or sold to another pharmaceutical manufacturer. Following Congress’s extension of the pediatric PRV program through September 30, 2029, recent open-market valuations for these vouchers have reached record highs, with recent sales ranging from $180 million to $205 million.

At the upcoming BIO International Convention, Cadrenal will present a dual-track portfolio strategy designed to maximize value for potential partners:

  • The Global Pharma Track: Focusing on CAD-1005, a first-in-class 12-LOX inhibitor. CAD-1005 is Phase 3-ready for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) and is advancing into a Phase 2a trial for Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury (CSA-AKI), addressing a combined, multi-billion-dollar dual-indication acute hospital care market.
  • The Regional & Rare Disease Track: Focusing on tecarfarin for Kawasaki disease. This program offers an efficient clinical trial design and strong geographic synergy, particularly for Japanese and East Asian pharmaceutical companies, where the incidence of Kawasaki disease is historically 10 to 15 times higher than in Western nations.

“Our presence at BIO 2026 centers on executing capital-efficient development strategies,” added Mr. Pham. “If we are successful in advancing tecarfarin toward a RPDD, we will create a high-value, de-risked regulatory pathway that aligns with regional partners’ portfolio needs while directing our core internal resources toward our blockbuster CAD-1005 critical care franchise.”

About Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc.
Cadrenal Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company advancing late-stage novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions. The company’s pipeline includes CAD-1005, a novel first-in-class 12-LOX inhibitor targeting multiple critical care indications, and tecarfarin, a late-stage oral anticoagulant designed to avoid CYP450 metabolism. CAD-1005 has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as well as orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency, for the treatment of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT). CAD-1005 is also being developed for use in Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury (CSA-AKI), and second-generation 12-LOX oral therapeutics are in development for chronic indications.

About Tecarfarin

The Company’s broader pipeline includes tecarfarin, a late-stage oral vitamin K antagonist designed to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from blood clots in patients requiring chronic anticoagulation, including those with end-stage kidney disease and those with left ventricular assist devices. Tecarfarin has also received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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For more information, visit https://www.cadrenal.com/ and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

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Release – MAIA Biotechnology Opens Enrollment for Phase 2 Expansion Trial of Novel Telomere-Targeting Agent at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

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CHICAGO, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. (NYSE American: MAIA) (“MAIA”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing targeted immunotherapies for cancer, today announced that the third U.S. clinical site in its Phase 2 THIO-101 expansion trial, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University (“Winship”), is activated and now enrolling patients. The trial studies MAIA’s lead investigational telomere-targeting agent, ateganosine, as a third-line (3L) treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Matthew Failor, Director of Clinical Operations for MAIA, commented, “Winship is Georgia’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and is recognized at the forefront of cancer innovation and discovery nationwide. Winship offers a renowned thoracic oncology clinical research program with a proven track record in clinical trial development and conduct. With its premier medical team and extensive body of research, this cancer center is well-suited for our U.S. Phase 2 trial of ateganosine.”

The principal investigator for the THIO-101 expansion trial at Winship is Ticiana Leal, M.D., a professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Leal’s clinical research focuses on trials involving chemotherapy and immunotherapy agents for lung cancer.

Dr. Leal commented, “At Winship, we serve the state of Georgia and surrounding states where innovation in lung cancer treatment is a broad, underserved need. In Georgia, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with over 7,300 new cases in 2025. MAIA’s novel ateganosine agent, if approved, could address a significant gap in clinical care for the advanced-stage NSCLC patient population where there are no FDA-approved options available for treatment.”

THIO-101 is an ongoing Phase 2, open-label trial evaluating ateganosine followed by cemiplimab for NSCLC patients resistant to checkpoint inhibitors and chemotherapy. Parts A and B of the trial have shown strong early efficacy, with some patients showing survival exceeding two years, and now MAIA continues to expand the trial in the U.S.

About Ateganosine

Ateganosine (THIO, 6-thio-dG or 6-thio-2’-deoxyguanosine) is a first-in-class investigational telomere-targeting agent currently in clinical development to evaluate its activity in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Telomeres, along with the enzyme telomerase, play a fundamental role in the survival of cancer cells and their resistance to current therapies. The modified nucleotide 6-thio-2’-deoxyguanosine induces telomerase-dependent telomeric DNA modification, DNA damage responses, and selective cancer cell death. Ateganosine-damaged telomeric fragments accumulate in cytosolic micronuclei and activates both innate (cGAS/STING) and adaptive (T-cell) immune responses. The sequential treatment of ateganosine followed by PD-(L)1 inhibitors resulted in profound and persistent tumor regression in advanced, in vivo cancer models by induction of cancer type–specific immune memory. Ateganosine is presently developed as a second or later line of treatment for NSCLC for patients that have progressed beyond the standard-of-care regimen of existing checkpoint inhibitors.

About THIO-101 Phase 2 Clinical Trial

THIO-101 is a multicenter, open-label, dose finding Phase 2 clinical trial. It is the first trial designed to evaluate ateganosine’s anti-tumor activity when followed by PD-(L)1 inhibition. The trial is testing the hypothesis that low doses of ateganosine administered prior to cemiplimab (Libtayo®) will enhance and prolong immune response in patients with advanced NSCLC who previously did not respond or developed resistance and progressed after first-line treatment regimen containing another checkpoint inhibitor. The trial design has two primary objectives: (1) to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ateganosine administered as an anticancer compound and a priming immune activator (2) to assess the clinical efficacy of ateganosine using Overall Response Rate (ORR) as the primary clinical endpoint. The expansion of the study will assess overall response rates (ORR) in advanced NSCLC patients receiving third line (3L) therapy who were resistant to previous checkpoint inhibitor treatments (CPI) and chemotherapy. Treatment with ateganosine followed by cemiplimab (Libtayo®) has shown an acceptable safety profile to date in a heavily pre-treated population. For more information on this Phase II trial, please visit ClinicalTrials.gov using the identifier NCT05208944.

About MAIA Biotechnology, Inc.

MAIA is a targeted therapy, immuno-oncology company focused on the development and commercialization of potential first-in-class drugs with novel mechanisms of action that are intended to meaningfully improve and extend the lives of people with cancer. Our lead program is ateganosine (THIO), a potential first-in-class cancer telomere targeting agent in clinical development for the treatment of NSCLC patients with telomerase-positive cancer cells. For more information, please visit www.maiabiotech.com.

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Release – Codere Online Announces 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

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Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. (Nasdaq: CDRO / CDROW) (the “Company” or “Codere Online”), a leading online gaming operator in Spain and Latin America, today announced that its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”) will be held on June 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM CET at the registered office of the Company.

The convening notice of the AGM, including the agenda, proposed resolutions, and voting instructions, as well as a report from the Company’s board of directors for points 23 and 24 of the agenda are available on the Shareholders Meetings section of the Company’s website at codereonline.com and are being furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 6-K.

Shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 11, 2026 are entitled to attend and vote at the meeting.

About Codere Online

Codere Online refers, collectively, to Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. and its subsidiaries. Codere Online launched in 2014 as part of the renowned casino operator Codere Group. Codere Online offers online sports betting and online casino through its state-of-the art website and mobile applications. Codere currently operates in its core markets of Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Panama and Argentina. Codere Online’s online business is complemented by Codere Group’s physical presence throughout Latin America, forming the foundation of the leading omnichannel gaming and casino presence.

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Release – GeoVax Highlights Strategic Implications of Recent Gedeptin(R) Findings for Checkpoint-Resistant Cancers

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Recent Publication and Growing Industry Focus on Immune-Priming Strategies Support Continued Evaluation of Gedeptin® as a Potential Complement to Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy

ATLANTA, GA – June 17, 2026 – GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing immunotherapies and vaccines for solid tumors and infectious diseases, today highlighted the broader oncology and strategic implications of recently published research supporting the potential of its Gedeptin® platform to enhance immune checkpoint inhibitor activity and address one of the most significant challenges in modern cancer treatment: improving responses in checkpoint-resistant tumors.

The update follows publication of the peer-reviewed article, “Broadening Activity of Checkpoint Blockade Agents by Intratumoral Nucleoside Cleavage,” in JCI Insight. The study reported findings supporting the potential for Gene-Directed Enzyme-Prodrug Therapy (GDEPT) to enhance checkpoint inhibitor responses, activate systemic anti-tumor immunity, and generate anti-tumor effects in both treated and distant untreated tumors in preclinical models of checkpoint-resistant triple-negative breast cancer.

While the publication focused on the underlying scientific findings, GeoVax views the results as further validation of broader trends shaping the future of cancer immunotherapy, including increasing industry emphasis on immune-priming approaches designed to improve checkpoint inhibitor responsiveness and overcome treatment resistance.

Addressing the Challenge of Checkpoint Resistance

Checkpoint inhibitors targeting pathways, such as PD-1 and PD-L1, have transformed treatment paradigms across multiple cancer types and now represent foundational therapies in modern oncology. Despite their success, many tumors remain poorly responsive to checkpoint blockade due to limited immune-cell infiltration, poor antigen presentation, and immunosuppressive tumor microenvironments.

These so-called “cold” tumors represent one of the most significant barriers to effective immunotherapy. Without sufficient immune recognition and engagement, even highly active therapies may struggle to generate durable clinical responses.

GeoVax recently explored this challenge in an Onco’Zine commentary authored by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Dodd entitled, “The Cold Tumor Barrier: Why Promising Oncology Therapies Fail In Vivo – and What It Will Take to Overcome It”. The article discussed the growing recognition that future advances in immuno-oncology may depend not only on developing new therapies, but also on improving the responsiveness of tumors to existing treatments through immune activation and tumor microenvironment modulation.

As a result, substantial research and development efforts across the oncology sector are increasingly focused on identifying therapies capable of converting immunologically cold tumors into more responsive tumors, potentially expanding the number of patients who may benefit from immunotherapy and improving outcomes with established checkpoint inhibitor regimens.

“One of the most significant challenges in oncology today is the cold tumor barrier,” said David Dodd, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GeoVax. “Checkpoint inhibitors can be highly effective when sufficient immune activity already exists within a tumor. However, many tumors remain largely invisible to the immune system. The next major opportunity may lie in therapies capable of activating immune recognition and making these tumors more responsive to existing immunotherapies.”

Positioning Gedeptin Within an Emerging Immunotherapy Paradigm

GeoVax sees potential for Gedeptin to play a differentiated role within this evolving treatment landscape. The recently published findings suggest that localized treatment may not only destroy targeted tumor cells, but also remodel the tumor microenvironment, promote immune activation, and enhance responsiveness to checkpoint inhibitors. These characteristics are increasingly viewed as important components of next-generation combination immunotherapy strategies.

The Company views Gedeptin’s combination of localized tumor destruction, strong bystander killing effects, tumor microenvironment remodeling, and immune activation as a potentially differentiated approach to addressing treatment resistance.

“Importantly, Gedeptin is not necessarily intended to directly compete with checkpoint inhibitors, but rather to complement them,” continued Mr. Dodd. “The medical proposition is to improve responses where checkpoint inhibitors alone have not achieved their full potential; also representing a significant commercial opportunity with multiple partnering avenues.”

Focus on Neoadjuvant Combination Strategies

GeoVax’s lead clinical development focus for Gedeptin is a planned neoadjuvant study in recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), evaluating intratumoral Gedeptin in combination with PD-1-based immunotherapy and standard of care, in patients with first recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) eligible for curative-intent surgery.

The Company considers recurrent head and neck cancer an attractive initial development setting because tumors are frequently accessible for direct injection, checkpoint inhibitors are already integrated into standard of care treatment paradigms, and substantial unmet need remains despite advances in immunotherapy.

GeoVax also views the neoadjuvant setting as particularly well suited for immune-priming approaches because the intact tumor can serve as a source of tumor antigens capable of stimulating broader anti-tumor immune responses prior to surgical resection.

“As checkpoint inhibitors continue moving earlier in the treatment paradigm, opportunities are emerging for therapies designed to improve immune responsiveness before surgery and potentially improve long-term outcomes,” said Mr. Dodd. “Gedeptin’s biologic profile appears well aligned with this evolving treatment strategy.”

Broader Platform Opportunities

Beyond head and neck cancer, GeoVax sees potential applicability for Gedeptin across multiple solid tumor settings where checkpoint inhibitors are established standard of care but response rates remain suboptimal.

“The oncology community is increasingly focused on improving response rates to existing immunotherapies and overcoming the cold tumor barrier,” added Mr. Dodd. “The emerging data support continued evaluation of Gedeptin as a differentiated immune-priming platform designed to complement existing immunotherapies and potentially broaden the impact of checkpoint blockade across multiple tumor settings.”

About Gedeptin®

Gedeptin® is GeoVax’s proprietary gene-directed enzyme prodrug therapy (GDEPT) platform under development for the treatment of solid tumors. The therapy utilizes a non-replicating adenoviral vector encoding purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP). Following administration of fludarabine, the PNP enzyme converts the prodrug into a potent localized cytotoxic compound within the tumor microenvironment.

GeoVax is advancing development plans evaluating Gedeptin in combination with checkpoint inhibitors, including pembrolizumab-based regimens, with the goal of improving anti-tumor immune responsiveness across multiple solid tumor indications.

About GeoVax

GeoVax Labs, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of vaccines and immunotherapies addressing high-consequence infectious diseases and solid tumor cancers. GeoVax’s priority program is GEO-MVA, a Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA)–based vaccine targeting mpox and smallpox. The program is advancing under an expedited regulatory pathway, with plans to initiate a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in the second half of 2026, to address critical global needs for expanded orthopoxvirus vaccine supply and biodefense preparedness. In oncology, GeoVax is developing Gedeptin®, a gene-directed enzyme prodrug therapy (GDEPT) designed to enhance immune checkpoint inhibitor activity. Gedeptin has completed a multicenter Phase 1/2 clinical trial in advanced head and neck cancer and is being advanced into combination strategies, including planned neoadjuvant and first-line settings. GeoVax maintains a global intellectual property portfolio supporting its infectious disease and oncology programs and continues to evaluate strategic partnerships and funding opportunities aligned with its development priorities. For more information, visit www.geovax.com.

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Further information on our risk factors is contained in our periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K that we have filed and will file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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Release – First Phosphate Announces Investment and Offtake Agreements under Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance at G7 Summit

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Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec–(Newsfile Corp. – June 17, 2026) – First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (OTCQX ADR: FPHOY) (FSE: KD0) (“First Phosphate” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has formalized international investment and offtake agreements under the Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance (the “Alliance”) at the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian, France.

Letters of interest:

Within the framework of the Alliance, First Phosphate is also pleased to announce that it has received letters of interest (“LOIs”) from export credit agencies, financial institutions and industrial partners:

  1. LOI for up to CDN $275M guarantee from the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (“EIFO”) for the development of the First Phosphate Bégin-Lamarche mine. (signed March 30, 2026)
  2. LOIs from the Italian Export Credit Agency (“SACE”), from Italy’s National Promotional Institution, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (“CDP”), and from the international growth partner for Italian companies (“SIMEST”), alongside the support of the Italian engineering group MAIRE (“MAIRE”), in relation to First Phosphate’s phosphoric acid (“PA”) plant at Port Saguenay to deploy Ballestra S.p.A (Italy) (“Ballestra”) technology. (LOIs signed between May 26, 2026 – June 4, 2026)

Offtake Agreements:

  1. Definitive offtake agreement with an international partner for a minimum of 200,000 tonnes per annum of phosphate concentrate from the Bégin-Lamarche mine. (signed January 5, 2026).
  2. Definitive offtake agreement with an international partner for a minimum of 60,000 tonnes per annum of phosphoric acid to be produced by the phosphoric acid plant at Port Saguenay. (signed December 16, 2024)

“Canada has what the world wants, and we are delivering. By working with trusted allies through the Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance, investments are being made, projects are coming online faster, and we are strengthening supply chains in Canada and beyond,” said the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. “By advancing projects like the Bégin-Lamarche mine, we’re securing the materials essential to the clean energy transition, creating good Canadian Jobs, and positioning Canada as a leader in an increasingly competitive global economy.”



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“These offtake and investment agreements announced under the Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance at the 2026 G7 Summit demonstrate the strategic importance being assigned to establishing a secure, traceable and robust international supply chain for critical battery-grade phosphate material,” stated John Passalacqua, CEO of First Phosphate. “We are proud to lead the G7 in the development of this clean, rare igneous phosphate material from Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec into a downstream lithium iron phosphate (“LFP”) battery supply chain for the G7 Alliance.”



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The scientific and technical information relating to First Phosphate contained in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Steeve Lavoie, P.Geo., Chief Geologist of First Phosphate, who is Qualified Person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).

About First Phosphate Corp.

First Phosphate (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (OTCQX ADR: FPHOY) (FSE: KD0) is a mineral exploration and development and clean technology company dedicated to building and reshoring a vertically integrated mine-to-market supply chain for the production of LFP batteries in North America. Target markets include energy storage, data centers, robotics, mobility, and national security. First Phosphate’s flagship Bégin-Lamarche property, located in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada, represents a rare North American igneous phosphate resource producing high-purity phosphate characterized by very low levels of impurities.

About the Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance

The Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance was launched by Prime Minister Carney in June 2025 at the 51st G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. It brings trusted countries together to diversify critical minerals supply, promote responsible development, and reduce market concentration. The Alliance helps critical minerals projects move from planning to production faster by connecting governments, investors, and companies unlocking financing; securing investment; and supporting offtake agreements with long-term buyers, reducing risk so that mining and processing projects can get built and deliver secure, reliable supply.

About Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO)

EIFO is the Danish export credit agency backed by the Danish state, and as such, the EIFO guarantee can be considered AAA rated. The guarantee can be provided to one or more banks providing the funding and EIFO participation can be expected to be pro rata and pari passu with other senior lenders. EIFO has been involved in the financing of a significant number of transactions and projects around the world and has extensive experience within the field of export and project finance.

About Italian Export Credit Agency (SACE)

SACE is Italy’s Export Credit Agency, wholly owned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. It specializes in supporting the growth of Italian companies through a wide range of instruments and solutions to foster exports and competitiveness, including risk management and protection, financial guarantees, factoring, advisory services, and business matching. With a network of export advisors across 23 offices in Italy and in high-potential markets for Made in Italy, SACE manages a portfolio of insured operations and guaranteed investments worth around €290 billion across 200 markets worldwide.

About Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP)

Cassa Depositi e Prestiti is the National Promotional Institute which has been supporting the Italian economy since 1850. The main goal of CDP is to accelerate the industrial and infrastructural development of Italy to boost its economic and social growth. CDP focuses its activities on sustainable development at local level, supporting the innovation and growth of Italian enterprises, also in the international arena. It partners local authorities, in a financing and advisory capacity, to create infrastructures and improve services of public value. CDP also participates actively in international cooperation initiatives to realize projects in developing countries and emerging markets. Cassa Depositi e Prestiti is entirely financed by private capital, through the issuing of Postal Savings Bonds and Postal Savings Passbooks, and through issues on national and international financial markets.

About Società Italiana per le Imprese all’Estero (SIMEST)

SIMEST is the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group company that has been supporting Italian businesses since 1991 as they grow through internationalisation. SIMEST supports businesses throughout their international expansion process, from the initial evaluation to enter a new market, to expansion through direct investments. It operates through loans for international expansion, export credit assistance and equity investments in companies.

About MAIRE Group

MAIRE S.p.A. (EURONEXT MILAN: MAIRE IM) is a leading engineering group providing technology solutions and project execution in the downstream segment of energy services, as well as in the chemicals and fertilizers industries. The Group operates through two business units: Integrated E&C Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions, the latter active in sustainable fertilizers, low carbon energy vectors, and innovative materials and circular solutions. With operations in around 50 countries, MAIRE employs over 10,800 people. For further information: www.groupmaire.com

About Ballestra S.p.A

Ballestra S.p.A. is an Italian engineering company active in the licensing, design and engineering of processing plants, as well as in the supply of proprietary technologies and equipment for the chemical industry, including detergents, surfactants, phosphate- and potassium-based fertilizers, fluorine derivatives and gas-liquid reactions. Leveraging its know-how in sulfuric and phosphoric acid, it supports the processing of critical raw materials, with applications in lithium-ion batteries and in the metals and mining industries. Recently acquired by NEXTCHEM (subject to closing), part of MAIRE Group, it operates in over 120 countries and employs approximately 450 people.

For additional information

Armand MacKenzie
President
Tel : +1 (514) 618-5289

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This release includes certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking information”. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information relating to, among other things: the advancement of its exploration, development and downstream mine-to-market operations; statements about the Company’s business prospects, future trends, plans, and strategies; the entering into of definitive offtake and financing agreements, and any related transactions, and the structure, terms and conditions of the definitive agreements any related transactions; the design, build, operation and maintenance of the phosphate concentrate and a phosphoric acid manufacturing plant; and the receipt of regulatory approvals.

Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, development and exploration successes, and continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. These statements are based on a number of assumptions including, among other things, assumptions regarding general business and economic conditions that engineering and construction timetables and capital costs for the Company’s, exploration, development and expansion projects are correctly estimated and not affected by unforeseen circumstances; the ability to obtain financing for its proposed operations on acceptable terms; no material deterioration in general business and economic conditions; no material delays in obtaining permits and other approvals; no significant disruptions affecting the activities of the Company or its ability to access required project equipment and services, and operating supplies in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis; inflation and prices for Company project inputs being approximately consistent with anticipated levels; the ability to complete the exploration and development programs consistent with the Company’s expectations; commodity price expectations including assumptions for P2O5; the Company’s relationship with local municipalities and First Nations remaining consistent with the Company’s expectations; the Company’s relationship with other third-party partners and suppliers remaining consistent with the Company’s expectations; and government relations and actions being consistent with Company expectations. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. All forward-looking information contained in this release is qualified by these cautionary statements.

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