The original protein and superfood shake will debut in retail nationwide at Sprouts Farmers Market
BODi expands national retail reach through strategic partnership with KeHE Distributors
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– BODi (NASDAQ: BODI), the proactive wellness company delivering nutrition, supplements, and proven fitness programs that help people take control of their health inside and out, today announced that its premium protein and superfood nutrition solution, Shakeology®, will launch at more than 80 Sprouts Farmers Market locations nationwide on May 18. BODi has also secured a strategic partnership with KeHE Distributors, a national distributor focused on natural, organic, fresh, and specialty products, expanding with KeHE’s potential reach across grocery, supermarket, and online channels to more than 30,000 retail locations.
Shakeology by BODi enters retail stores nationwide, marking major expansion in the company’s nutrition-led strategy.
Originally introduced in 2009, Shakeology pioneered the protein and superfood shake category, providing a simple way to get essential nutrients from fruits and vegetables in a single 160-calorie shake. Since launch, Shakeology has generated more than $4 billion in cumulative sales through direct-to-consumer channels and has delivered more than 1 billion servings.
For the first time, consumers will find Shakeology on shelves at Sprouts nationwide in a convenient seven-serving bag, priced at $34.99 and available in four flavors:
Chocolate Whey
Chocolate Vegan
Tropical Strawberry Vegan
Vanilla Vegan
“Shakeology started as my own personal need as a better way to get real nutrition into my diet without sacrificing taste,” said Carl Daikeler, co-founder and CEO of BODi. “Expanding into retail is a natural progression, and I’m proud and excited to see it at Sprouts, making it easier for more people to access a proven, everyday nutrition solution that’s already delivered real results for millions.”
Shakeology is formulated as an all-in-one superfood and protein nutrition shake, combining high-quality protein with fiber, prebiotics and probiotics, vitamins, minerals, and more than 30 superfoods, including adaptogens, digestive enzymes, antioxidants and greens. The vegan formula delivers 16 grams of protein from a plant-based blend of peas, quinoa, rice and flax, while the whey formula provides 17 grams of protein from whey isolate and also includes the same plant-based ingredients, all in a single serving of around 160 calories when mixed with water.
The product is designed to help support energy, gut health, digestion and regularity, while promoting lean muscle, bone health and a healthy immune system. Shakeology also helps protect against free radicals and oxidative stress, reduce cravings, and support weight loss as shown in a clinical study1 published in the Journal of Nutrition with participants who consumed Shakeology.
BODi Expands Distribution To Solidify Its Multi-Channel Growth Strategy
BODi’s strategic distribution partnership with KeHE aims to significantly increase accessibility for Shakeology, helping position the brand for rapid scale. The Shakeology launch into Sprouts, led to the partnership with KeHE, representing a critical inflection point in BODi’s retail expansion.
“We’ve seen that the strongest results come from combining effective nutrition with our proven digital fitness,” added Daikeler. “What’s changed is that nutrition has become the most efficient entry point for many people. Since the supplement market is more than 12 times the size of digital fitness, launching Shakeology into retail and partnering with KeHE gives us a new opportunity to reach millions.”
With KeHE’s expansive network and deep relationships across the natural food and wellness retail landscape, BODi is now positioned to quickly expand into new accounts and channels. As part of this strategy, BODi is also expanding its nutrition portfolio across some of its most recognizable brands, including P90X and INSANITY. In addition to the new line of P90X supplements that launched in March 2026, planned innovations include testing new energy beverages in select markets, a ready-to-drink Shakeology product, and protein bars expected to launch later this year.
Each Shakeology purchase includes free access to BODi’s digital fitness platform, reinforcing the company’s integrated approach to proactive wellness, ultimately combining daily nutrition with structured, results-driven fitness.
To locate the nearest Sprouts store, go to: www.sprouts.com/stores. Shakeology can also be purchased directly on BODi.com where it’s available in additional flavors including Café Latté and Cookies & Creamy.
¹Based on a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study published in the Journal of Nutrition.
About BODi and The Beachbody Company
BODi is a proactive wellness company delivering nutrition, supplements and proven fitness programs that help people take control of their health inside and out. With nearly three decades of experience, BODi, formerly Beachbody, has evolved from a leader in home fitness into a comprehensive health and fitness ecosystem designed to help people achieve their goals and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Anchored by science-backed nutrition solutions like Shakeology and supported by its portfolio of proven fitness and habit-building programs, including P90X and INSANITY, BODi is creating a more accessible and effective path to long-term health.
Since its inception, BODi has supported more than 30 million customers in achieving lasting results. The company continues to innovate across nutrition and digital fitness to deliver simple, proven solutions for modern lifestyles.
TROY, Mich., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a leading specialty talent solutions provider, today announced results for the first quarter of 2026.
Q1 revenue of $1.0 billion, reflects notable improvement in the year-over-year performance versus the prior quarter driven by strength in the ETM segment, down10.7% year-over-year; underlying revenue excluding previously disclosed discrete items down approximately 3.3% year-over-year, which improved 60 basis points versus the prior quarter
Q1 adjusted SG&A decline of 10.3% reflects the third straight quarter of year-over-year reduction of approximately 10% or more and continued momentum on structural and demand-driven expense optimization initiatives
Q1 operating loss of $5.1 million; $4.1 million of operating earnings on an adjusted basis
Q1 adjusted EBITDA of $15.8 million and adjusted EBITDA margin of 1.5% reflects a 20 basis point improvement in the year-over-year decline relative to the prior quarter
Company affirms expectation of improved year-over-year performance for revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin each successive quarter in 2026, and return to organic revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion in the second half of 2026
Chris Layden, chief executive officer, said, “In the first quarter, Kelly’s disciplined execution against our growth and efficiency priorities continued to stabilize the business. Revenue exceeded our expectations and adjusted EBITDA was in line with our outlook, driven by sequential improvement in ETM and pockets of growth in SET. With our technology modernization and go-to-market initiatives on track and our pipeline continuing to gain momentum, we remain confident in our ability to deliver revenue growth and margin expansion in the second half of the year.”
Financial Results for the thirteen-week period ended March 29, 2026:
Revenue of $1.0 billion, a 10.7% decrease compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025. Discrete impacts associated with the previously disclosed reduced demand for U.S. federal government contractors in the SET segment and from three large commercial customers in the ETM segment totaled approximately 7.4%, resulting in an underlying revenue decline of approximately 3.3%. Favorable performance areas within underlying revenue include improved demand in the ETM segment, including growth in each of the talent solutions specialties, and within the SET segment growth in the Telecom specialty and improved sequential performance in the Science and Engineering specialties. More than offsetting these items are continued lower demand in the other specialties within the SET segment, largely the technology specialty, and a decline in the Education segment driven by delayed contract decisions, elevated weather-related school closures and declines in student enrollment in key markets.
Operating loss of $5.1 million, compared to earnings of $10.8 million reported in the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted earnings1 were $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2026 and $22.1 million in the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA1 of $15.8 million, a decrease of 54.7% versus the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin of 1.5%, a decrease of 150 basis points (“bps”) driven primarily by near-term margin pressure in ETM, Education, and SET reflecting lower gross margins and timing of revenue trends, partially offset by volume-related and structural expense management actions including benefits from our acquisition integration and technology modernization efforts.
Income tax benefit of $0.8 million, compared to income tax expense of $1.8 million reported in the first quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis1, income tax expense of $1.5 million, compared to income tax expense of $4.7 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Loss per share was $0.17 compared to earnings per share of $0.16 in the first quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis1, earnings per share were $0.03 in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $0.39 per share in the corresponding quarter of 2025.
1 Adjusted measures represent non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most closely related GAAP measure included in this document.
Financial Outlook For Fiscal 2026:
The Company’s 2026 financial outlook remains unchanged from the initial view previously disclosed, assumes no material change in the macroeconomic or industry dynamics relative to current trends, and is as follows:
Second Quarter of 2026 – Expect year-over-year improvement relative to first quarter, with overall revenue decline of 7% to 9%, which includes at least 100 bps of improvement on an underlying basis excluding discrete customer impacts. Adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 2.5%, representing approximately 100 bps improvement relative to first quarter and significant reduction in year-over-year decline relative to the past two quarters.
Second Half of the Year – Assuming no new material impacts, expect relative improvement in year-over-year performance each successive quarter for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin resulting in modest year-over-year revenue growth and measurable adjusted EBITDA margin expansion in the second half of the year.
Quarterly Cash Dividend:
Kelly also reported that on May 5, its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.075 per share. The dividend is payable on June 2, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 18, 2026.
In conjunction with its earnings release, Kelly has published a financial presentation and will host a live webcast of a conference call at 9 a.m. ET on May 7 to review the financial and operation results from the quarter. The presentation and a link to the live webcast will be accessible through the Company’s public website on the Investor Relations page under Events & Presentations. The webcast will be recorded, and a replay will be available within one hour of completion of the event through the same link as the live webcast.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This release contains statements that are forward looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Kelly’s financial expectations, are forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in this release include, but are not limited to, (i) changing market and economic conditions, (ii) disruption in the labor market and weakened demand for human capital resulting from technological advances, competitive pressures and pricing, loss of large corporate customers and government contractor requirements, (iii) the impact of laws and regulations (including federal, state and international tax laws), (iv) unexpected changes in claim trends on workers’ compensation, unemployment, disability and medical benefit plans, (v) litigation and other legal liabilities (including tax liabilities) in excess of our estimates, (vi) our ability to achieve our business’s anticipated growth strategies, (vii) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition, (viii) damage to our brands, (ix) dependence on third parties for the execution of critical functions, (x) conducting business in foreign countries, including foreign currency fluctuations, (xi) availability of temporary workers with appropriate skills required by customers, (xii) cyberattacks or other breaches of network or information technology security, and (xiii) other risks, uncertainties and factors discussed in this release and in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
About Kelly®
Kelly Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work. Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we have become experts in the many industries and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect approximately 375,000 people with work every year. Our suite of outsourcing and consulting services and solutions ensures companies have the people they need, when and where they are needed most. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, we empower businesses and individuals to access limitless opportunities in industries such as science, engineering, technology, education, manufacturing, retail, finance, and energy. Revenue in 2025 was $4.3 billion. Learn more at kellyservices.com.
The Company delivered record quarterly net gaming revenue of €64.4 million and Adj. EBITDA of €6.0 million
Total revenue was €60.3 mm in Q1 2026, while net gaming revenue1 was €64.4 mm, 13% above Q1 2025.
Spain revenue and net gaming revenue were €25.5 mm in Q1 2026, 16% above Q1 2025.
Mexico revenue was €30.4 mm in Q1 2026, while net gaming revenue was €34.6 mm, 13% above Q1 2025.
Adj. EBITDA reached €6.0 mm in Q1 2026, €4.2 mm above Q1 2025.
Net income was €7.0 mm in Q1 2026 versus a net loss of €0.7 mm in Q1 2025.
Total cash position of €56.2 mm and no financial debt as of March 31, 2026.
Unchanged outlook for FY 2026: Net gaming revenue of €235-245 mm and Adj. EBITDA2 of €15-20 mm.
Madrid, Spain and Tel Aviv, Israel, May 7, 2026 – (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Codere Online (Nasdaq: CDRO / CDROW, the “Company”), a leading online gaming operator in Spain and Latin America, has released its preliminary unaudited3 financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Below are the main financial and operating metrics of the period.
Aviv Sher, Chief Executive Officer of Codere Online, commented, “We delivered a very strong start to 2026, achieving record quarterly net gaming revenue of €64.4 million, up 13% year‑on‑year. In Spain, performance accelerated meaningfully, with net gaming revenue growing 16%, reflecting a clear continuation and acceleration of the positive trends we began to see in the second half of 2025, particularly in the fourth quarter. Mexico also continued to deliver double‑digit growth on the back of a 20% increase in the number of active customers”.
Marcus Arildsson, CFO of Codere Online, commented, “Q1 2026 marked a clear step forward in profitability, with Adjusted EBITDA reaching €6.0 million, €4.2 million above the same period last year and a net profit of €7.0 million. We closed the quarter with a solid total cash position of €56.2 million and no financial debt, providing a strong balance sheet. Based on this performance, we reiterate our outlook for full year 2026, with expected net gaming revenue of €235–245 million and Adjusted EBITDA of €15–20 million”.
Recent Events
Filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
On April 28, 2026, the Company filed its 2025 annual report on Form 20-F;
On May 5, 2026, the Company filed its forms S-8 relating to the Company’s long term incentive plans.
Conference Call Information
Codere Online’s management will host a conference call to discuss the results and provide a business update at 8:30 am US Eastern Time today, May 7, 2026. Access links to the audio webcast and presentation will be accessible on Codere Online’s website at www.codereonline.com. A recording of the webcast will also be available following the conference call.
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, offers online sports betting and online casino through its state-of-the art website and mobile applications. Codere Online currently operates in its core markets of Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Panama and Argentina; this online business is complemented by Codere Group’s physical presence in Spain and throughout Latin America, forming the foundation of the leading omnichannel gaming and casino presence.
About Codere Group Codere Group is a multinational group dedicated to entertainment and leisure. It is a leading player in the private gaming industry, with four decades of experience and with presence in seven countries in Europe (Spain and Italy) and Latin America (Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, and Uruguay).
Note on Rounding. Due to decimal rounding, numbers presented throughout this report may not add up precisely to the totals and subtotals provided, and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.
Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this document may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Codere Online”) or Codere Online’s or its management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this document may include, for example, statements about Codere Online’s financial performance and, in particular, the potential evolution and distribution of its net gaming revenue; any prospective and illustrative financial information; and changes in Codere Online’s strategy, future operations and target addressable market, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans.
These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this document and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Codere Online’s or its management team’s views as of any subsequent date, and Codere Online does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, Codere Online’s actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Codere Online does not presently know or that Codere Online currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include (i) changes in applicable laws or regulations, including online gaming, privacy, data use and data protection rules and regulations as well as consumers’ heightened expectations regarding proper safeguarding of their personal information, (ii) the impacts and ongoing uncertainties created by regulatory restrictions, changes in perceptions of the gaming industry, changes in policies and increased competition, and geopolitical events such as war, (iii) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations and identify and realize additional opportunities, (iv) the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which Codere Online operates, (v) the risk that Codere Online and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize Codere Online’s services, or experience significant delays in doing so, (vi) the risk that Codere Online may never achieve or sustain profitability, (vii) the risk that Codere Online will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all, (viii) the risk that Codere Online experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations, (ix) the risk that third-party providers, including the Codere Group, are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations, (x) the risk that the online gaming operations will not provide the expected benefits due to, among other things, the inability to obtain or maintain online gaming licenses in the anticipated time frame or at all, (xi) the risk that Codere Online is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property, (xii) the risk that Codere Online’s securities may be delisted from Nasdaq and (xiii) the possibility that Codere Online may be adversely affected by other political, economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Additional information concerning certain of these and other risk factors is contained in Codere Online’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning Codere Online or other matters and attributable to Codere Online or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.
Financial Information and Non-GAAP Financial Measures Codere Online’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”), which can differ in certain significant respects from generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
This document includes certain financial measures not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP or IFRS (“non-GAAP”), such as, without limitation, net gaming revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and constant currency information. These non-GAAP financial measures are not measures of financial performance in accordance with U.S. GAAP or IFRS and may exclude items that are significant in understanding and assessing Codere Online’s financial results. Therefore, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to revenue, net income, cash flows from operations or other measures of profitability, liquidity or performance under U.S. GAAP or IFRS. You should be aware that Codere Online’s presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies. In addition, the audit of Codere Online’s financial statements in accordance with PCAOB standards, may impact how Codere Online currently calculates its non-GAAP financial measures, and we cannot assure you that there would not be differences, and such differences could be material.
Codere Online believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends in comparing Codere Online’s financial measures with other similar companies, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. These non-GAAP financial measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by management about which expense and income are excluded or included in determining these non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable measure under IFRS are included herein.
This document may include certain projections of non-GAAP financial measures. Codere Online is unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP or IFRS financial measures without unreasonable effort, due to the inherent difficulty and variability of accurately forecasting the occurrence and financial impact of the various adjusting items necessary for such comparable measures or such reconciliation that have not yet occurred, are out of our control, or cannot be reasonably predicted, ascertained or assessed, which could have a material impact on its future IFRS financial results. Consequently, no disclosure of estimated comparable U.S. GAAP or IFRS measures is included and no reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures is included.
Use of Projections This document contains financial forecasts with respect to Codere Online’s business and projected financial results, including net gaming revenue and adjusted EBITDA. Codere Online’s independent auditors have not audited, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to the projections for the purpose of their inclusion in this document, and accordingly, they did not express an opinion or provide any other form of assurance with respect thereto for the purpose of this document. These projections should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. The assumptions and estimates underlying the prospective financial information are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the prospective financial information. See “Forward-Looking Statements” above. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the prospective results are indicative of the future performance of Codere Online or that actual results will not differ materially from those presented in the prospective financial information. Inclusion of the prospective financial information in this document should not be regarded as a representation by any person that the results contained in the prospective financial information will be achieved.
For further information on the limitations and assumptions underlying these projections, please refer to Codere Online’s filings with the SEC.
Preliminary Information This document contains figures, financial metrics, statistics and other information that is preliminary and subject to change (the “Preliminary Information”). The Preliminary Information has not been audited, reviewed, or compiled by any independent registered public accounting firm. This Preliminary Information is subject to ongoing review including, where applicable, by Codere Online’s independent auditors. Accordingly, no independent registered public accounting firm has expressed an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect to the Preliminary Information. During the course of finalizing such Preliminary Information, adjustments to such Preliminary Information presented herein may be identified, which may be material. Codere Online undertakes no obligation to update or revise the Preliminary Information set forth in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. The Preliminary Information may differ from actual results. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance upon this Preliminary Information. The Preliminary Information is not a comprehensive statement of financial results, and should not be viewed as a substitute for full financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. In addition, the Preliminary Information is not necessarily indicative of the results to be achieved in any future period.
No Offer or Solicitation This document does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor will there be any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities will be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.
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Contacts:
Investors and Media Guillermo Lancha Director, Investor Relations and Communications [email protected] (+34) 628.928.152
1 Net Gaming Revenue is a non-IFRS measure; please see reconciliation of Net Gaming Revenue to Revenue at the end of the report.
2 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure; please see reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income at the end of the report. Net gaming revenue and Adjusted EBITDA outlooks are forward-looking non-IFRS measures; please see important disclaimers at the end of the report. 3 See “Preliminary Information” below.
4 Figures primarily reflect differences in recognition of revenue related to certain partner and affiliate agreements in place in Colombia, VAT impact from entry fees in Mexico and the impact from the application of inflation accounting (IAS 29) in Argentina. 5 Please refer to page 24 of our Q1 2026 Earnings Presentation for further details regarding this reconciliation.
Reports Revenue of $293.0 million, a Net Loss of $100.1 million, which includes a $45.2 millionnon-cash goodwill and intangible impairment charge, and an Adjusted EBITDA1 Loss of $31.2 million
JERICHO, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS), a leading provider of thoughtful expressions designed to help inspire customers to give more, connect more, and build more and better relationships, today reported results for its Fiscal 2026 third quarter ended March 29, 2026.
“During the third quarter, we continued to make meaningful progress on our strategic initiatives as we strengthen the business and position it for long-term, profitable growth,” said Adolfo Villagomez, Chief Executive Officer. “We delivered significantly improved performance across key customer experience metrics for Valentine’s Day, reflecting stronger execution and a clear focus on the customer. Importantly, we are beginning to see tangible evidence that these actions are improving performance across the business. We also made significant progress on our cost savings initiatives, achieving our previously announced two-year target ahead of plan, which reflects the discipline and execution across the organization. As we realize these savings, we are thoughtfully deploying them, including reinvesting a portion back into the business as we shift toward a more balanced approach and begin testing targeted marketing investments to support stabilization and future growth. While our work is not complete, we are encouraged by the progress we are making.”
Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Performance
Total consolidated revenues decreased 11.6% to $293.0 million, compared with the prior year period, primarily reflecting a strategic shift to improve marketing effectiveness and profitability. Consumer Floral & Gifts revenues declined 18.7%, while Gourmet Foods & Gift Baskets revenues were essentially flat, benefitting from the timing of Easter. Performance in the Consumer Floral & Gifts segment reflects the more pronounced impact of prior-year inefficient marketing spend, along with ongoing changes in search engine results pages and pressure on direct traffic.
Gross profit margin increased 150 basis points to 33.2%, compared with 31.7% in the prior year period. Excluding the impact of system implementation issues in the year ago period, gross profit margin improved 10 basis points as compared with the prior year period.
Operating expenses decreased $106.6 million year-over-year to $191.9 million. Results for the current period include a $45.2 million non-cash goodwill and intangible impairment charge related to the Company’s Consumer Floral & Gifts segment and its Personalization Mall trademark. Excluding non-recurring charges and the impact of the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan in both periods, operating expenses decreased $16.4 million as compared with the prior year to $144.3 million, primarily due to lower marketing and labor costs.
Net loss for the quarter was $(100.1) million, or $(1.56) per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $(178.2) million, or $(2.80) per share, in the prior year period.
Adjusted net loss1 was $(49.6) million, or $(0.77) per diluted share, compared with an Adjusted net loss1 of $(44.9) million, or $(0.71) per share, in the prior year period.
Adjusted EBITDA1 for the quarter was $(31.2) million, compared with Adjusted EBITDA1 of $(34.9) million in the prior year period.
Refer to “Definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the tables attached at the end of this press release for reconciliation of non-GAAP results to applicable GAAP results.
Segment Results
The Company provides Fiscal 2026 third quarter selected financial results for its Gourmet Foods & Gift Baskets, Consumer Floral & Gifts, and BloomNet® segments in the tables attached to this release and as follows:
Gourmet Foods & Gift Baskets: For the quarter, revenues were $106.9 million, essentially flat compared with the prior year period. Excluding system implementation costs in the prior year period, gross profit margin increased 10 basis points to 22.6%, as cost reduction initiatives offset higher tariffs and commodity costs. The segment contribution margin1 loss was $(15.8) million, compared with $(22.3) million in the prior year period, excluding severance and system implementation costs.
Consumer Floral & Gifts: For the quarter, revenues declined 18.7% to $159.4 million, as compared with the prior year period. Gross profit margin increased 120 basis points from the prior year period to 38.0%, reflecting improved pricing discipline, more targeted promotional activity, and better alignment between florist-fulfilled and direct shipment offerings, partially offset by higher tariffs. The segment contribution margin1 was $10.4 million, compared with $6.5 million in the prior year period, excluding severance and impairment costs.
BloomNet: For the quarter, revenues decreased 5.9% to $26.9 million, as compared with the prior year period. Gross profit margin declined 50 basis points from the prior year period to 46.4%. The segment contribution margin1 was $7.5 million, compared with $8.5 million in the prior year period, excluding severance costs.
Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook
The Company continues to view Fiscal 2026 as a foundational year focused on stabilizing the business, improving execution, and building a stronger platform for long-term growth through its strategic priorities, including enhancing its customer-first approach, expanding third-party distribution, improving marketing efficiency, and driving structural cost savings. These actions are strengthening the foundation for sustainable revenue and profit growth over time.
For Fiscal Year 2026, the Company expects revenue to decline by approximately 10% to 12% as compared with the prior year and Adjusted EBITDA to be approximately breakeven, within a range of plus or minus $2 million, which includes approximately $22 million of anticipated incentive compensation and consultant costs incurred during the fiscal year. These expectations reflect the continued impact of a more disciplined marketing strategy, changes in search engine results pages affecting organic traffic, and the ongoing transition toward a more efficient demand-generation model.
Conference Call
The Company will conduct a conference call to discuss its financial results today, May 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (ET). The conference call will be webcast from the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.1800flowersinc.com. A recording of the call will be posted on the Investors section of the Company’s website within two hours of the call’s completion.
Definitions of non-GAAP Financial Measures:
We sometimes use financial measures derived from consolidated financial information, but not presented in our financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Certain of these are considered “non-GAAP financial measures” under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules. Non-GAAP financial measures referred to in this document are either labeled as “non-GAAP,” “adjusted” or designated as such with a “1”. See below for definitions and the reasons why we use these non-GAAP financial measures. Where applicable, see the Selected Financial Information below for reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations for forward-looking figures would require unreasonable efforts at this time because of the uncertainty and variability of the nature and amount of certain components of various necessary GAAP components, including, for example, those related to compensation, tax items, amortization or others that may arise during the year, and the Company’s management believes such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information. The lack of such reconciling information should be considered when assessing the impact of such disclosures.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:
We define EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA adjusted for the impact of stock-based compensation, Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (“NQDC”) investment appreciation/depreciation, and for certain items affecting period-to-period comparability. See Selected Financial Information for details on how EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA were calculated for each period presented. The Company presents EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA because it considers such information meaningful supplemental measures of its performance and believes such information is frequently used by the investment community in the evaluation of similarly situated companies. The Company uses EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as factors to determine the total amount of incentive compensation available to be awarded to executive officers and other employees. The Company’s credit agreement uses EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA-related items to determine its interest rate and to measure compliance with certain covenants. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are also used by the Company to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s results as reported under GAAP. Some of the limitations are: (a) EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, the Company’s working capital needs; (b) EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on the Company’s debts; and (c) although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future and EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such capital expenditures. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should only be used on a supplemental basis combined with GAAP results when evaluating the Company’s performance.
Segment Contribution Margin and Adjusted Segment Contribution Margin:
We define Segment Contribution Margin as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, before the allocation of corporate overhead expenses. Adjusted Segment Contribution Margin is defined as Segment Contribution Margin adjusted for certain items affecting period-to-period comparability. See Selected Financial Information for details on how Segment Contribution Margin and Adjusted Segment Contribution Margin were calculated for each period presented. When viewed together with our GAAP results, we believe Segment Contribution Margin and Adjusted Segment Contribution Margin provide management and users of the financial statements meaningful information about the performance of our business segments. Segment Contribution Margin and Adjusted Segment Contribution Margin are used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP and should not be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures. The material limitation associated with the use of Segment Contribution Margin and Adjusted Segment Contribution Margin is that they are an incomplete measure of profitability as they do not include all operating expenses or non-operating income and expenses. Management compensates for this limitation when using these measures by looking at other GAAP measures, such as Operating Income (Loss) and Net Income (Loss).
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted or Comparable Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share:
We define Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted or Comparable Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share as Net Income (Loss) and Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share adjusted for certain items affecting period-to-period comparability. See Selected Financial Information below for details on how Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share and Adjusted or Comparable Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share were calculated for each period presented. We believe that Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted or Comparable Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share are meaningful measures because they increase the comparability of period-to-period results. Since these are not measures of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, they should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, GAAP Net Income (Loss) and Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share, as indicators of operating performance and they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Free Cash Flow:
We define Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures. The Company considers Free Cash Flow to be a liquidity measure that provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by the business after the purchases of fixed assets, which can then be used to, among other things, invest in the Company’s business, make strategic acquisitions, strengthen the balance sheet, and repurchase stock or retire debt. Free Cash Flow is a liquidity measure that is frequently used by the investment community in the evaluation of similarly situated companies. Since Free Cash Flow is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, it should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s results as reported under GAAP. A limitation of the utility of Free Cash Flow as a measure of financial performance is that it does not represent the total increase or decrease in the Company’s cash balance for the period.
About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is a leading provider of thoughtful expressions designed to help inspire customers to give more, connect more, and build more and better relationships. The Company’s e-commerce business platform features an all-star family of brands, including: 1-800-Flowers.com®, 1-800-Baskets.com®, Card Isle®, Cheryl’s Cookies®, Harry & David®, PersonalizationMall.com®, Shari’s Berries®, FruitBouquets.com®, Things Remembered®, Moose Munch®, The Popcorn Factory®, Wolferman’s Bakery®, Vital Choice®, Simply Chocolate® and Scharffen Berger®. Through the Celebrations Passport® loyalty program, which provides members with free standard shipping and no service charge on eligible products across our portfolio of brands, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. strives to deepen relationships with customers. The Company also operates BloomNet®, an international floral and gift industry service provider offering a broad-range of products and services designed to help members grow their businesses profitably; Napco℠, a resource for floral gifts and seasonal décor; and DesignPac®, a manufacturer of gift baskets and towers. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was recognized among America’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for 2024. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was also recognized as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2025 by Newsweek and was named to the Fortune 1000 list in 2022. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS. For more information, visit 1800flowersinc.com.
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Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements represent the Company’s current expectations or forecasts concerning future events; they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Such statements can generally be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “foresee,” “forecast,” “likely,” “should,” “will,” “target,” or similar words or phrases. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements relating to future actions; the Company’s ability to leverage its operating platform and reduce its operating expense ratio; its ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses and assets; its ability to successfully execute its strategic priorities; its ability to cost effectively acquire and retain customers and drive purchase frequency; the outcome of contingencies, including legal proceedings in the normal course of business; its ability to compete against existing and new competitors; its ability to manage expenses associated with sales and marketing and necessary general and administrative and technology investments; its ability to reduce promotional activities and achieve more efficient marketing programs; and general consumer sentiment and industry and economic conditions that may affect levels of discretionary customer purchases of the Company’s products. The Company cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be realized. Achievement of future results is subject to risk, uncertainties and potentially inaccurate assumptions. Should known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could differ materially from past results and those anticipated, estimated or projected. You should bear this in mind as you consider forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any of the forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, made in this release or in any of its SEC filings. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks and uncertainties. For a more detailed description of these and other risk factors, refer to the Company’s SEC filings, including the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Q1 2026 revenue of $22.5 million; GAAP basic EPS: $(0.10)
Full year 2026 revenue guidance of $100.5 to $111.0 million affirmed
NDA for F351 (hydronidone) for CHB-associated liver fibrosis submitted to China’s CDE in March 2026
Completed acquisition of Cullgen in an approximately $300 million all-stock transaction, expanding pipeline into inflammatory diseases and cancers
First patient enrolled in Phase 2/3 trial evaluating ETUARY™ for radiation-induced lung injury, including immune-related pneumonitis
SAN DIEGO, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gyre Therapeutics, Inc. (Gyre, the Company or Gyre Therapeutics) (Nasdaq: GYRE), an innovative, commercial stage biopharmaceutical company with operations in the United States and China, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and provided a business update.
“Building on our successful pre-NDA meeting with China’s CDE at the beginning of the year, we are particularly encouraged by the NMPA’s priority review designation for F351, reinforcing both the strength of our clinical data and the significant unmet need in liver fibrosis,” said Ying Luo, Chief Executive Officer of Gyre Therapeutics. “In parallel, our acquisition of Cullgen expands our capabilities into targeted protein degradation, positioning Gyre to drive long-term innovation beyond fibrosis. We believe these achievements strengthen our foundation as a fully integrated, multi-national biopharmaceutical company as we advance our mission to deliver transformative therapies to patients worldwide.”
First Quarter Business Highlights and Upcoming Milestones
Commercial Products:
ETUARY™ (pirfenidone), the Company’s primary product, generated $21.0 million in sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $21.7 million for the same period in 2025. Etorel™ (nintedanib ethanesulfonate soft capsules), which was launched in June 2025, generated $0.7 million in sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Contiva™ (avatrombopag maleate tablets), launched in March 2025, generated $0.8 million in sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $0.3 million for the same period in 2025.
Pipeline Development Updates
Hydronidone (F351):
In March 2026, Gyre announced that the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) granted priority review designation to F351 for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (CHB)-associated liver fibrosis. Subsequently, Gyre, through its majority-owned subsidiary Gyre Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the CDE to seek conditional approval for this indication, which is currently under completeness review for acceptance.
Pirfenidone (ETUARY™):
A Phase 3 trial of pirfenidone for the treatment of pneumoconiosis (PD) in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) completed enrollment in 2025. A total of 272 patients were enrolled evaluating the efficacy and safety of 52 weeks of pirfenidone capsule treatment in patients with PD versus placebo. The final patient is expected to complete the study in the third quarter of 2026.
In April 2026, Gyre initiated its adaptive Phase 2/3 clinical trial in oncology-related pulmonary complications, with the first patient enrolled. The trial is evaluating pirfenidone for radiation-induced lung injury (RILI), including cases complicated by immune-related pneumonitis, at leading oncology centers.
Corporate Updates:
In March 2026, Gyre announced its acquisition of Cullgen Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, to create a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company with U.S.- and China-based capabilities. The transaction was completed in May 2026. The acquisition will supplement Gyre’s fibrosis-focused pipeline with novel targeted protein degrader and degrader antibody conjugate product candidates designed to eliminate therapeutically relevant proteins in patients for the treatment of critical conditions including inflammatory diseases and cancers.
Concurrent with the acquisition of Cullgen, Gyre is undertaking a comprehensive evaluation of its pipeline and clinical development strategy to prioritize programs across the combined organization. The Company intends to provide further updates regarding its strategic direction upon completion of this evaluation.
Financial Results
Cash Position
As of March 31, 2026, Gyre held $37.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, $12.3 million in short-term bank deposits, and $29.4 million in long-term certificates of deposit, totaling $79.2 million. Compared to $75.9 million as of December 31, 2025, total cash increased by $3.3 million, or 4%, primarily driven by higher customer collections and reduced tax payments. Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
Revenues: Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $22.5 million, compared to $22.1 million for the same period in 2025. The $0.4 million, or 2%, increase was primarily due to the increase in Contiva™ and Etorel™ sales by approximately $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively, partially offset by the decrease in ETUARY™ sales and other products sales by approximately $0.7 million and $0.1 million, respectively. Contiva™ was launched in March 2025, and Etorel™ was not commercially launched until June 2025. ETUARY™ revenue declined by approximately 3% year-over-year, primarily attributable to the seasonal fluctuation in 2026 compared to 2025.
Cost of Revenues: For the three months ended March 31, 2026, cost of revenues was $1.2 million, compared to $0.9 million for the same period in 2025. The $0.3 million, or 37%, increase was primarily driven by to a $0.3 million rise in early production costs for Etorel™ cost of sales and a $0.2 million increase in stock-based compensation expense, partially offset by a $0.2 million decrease in ETUARY™ cost of sales.
Selling and Marketing Expense: For the three months ended March 31, 2026, selling and marketing expense was $14.1 million, compared to $10.8 million for the same period in 2025. The $3.3 million, or 30%, increase was primarily driven by to a $2.9 million increase in promotion expenses for Etorel™ and Contiva™, and early-stage preparation activities for F351 commercial launch, and a $1.0 million increase in stock-based compensation expense, partially offset by a $0.5 million decrease in staff cost due to a decrease in bonus and a $0.1 million decrease in travel and other expenses.
Research and Development Expense: For the three months ended March 31, 2026, research and development expense was $6.7 million, compared to $3.1 million for the same period in 2025. The $3.6 million, or 118%, increase was primarily attributable to Gyre Pharmaceuticals and was driven by a $2.0 million increase in clinical research expenses, primarily relating to the Phase 3c and other clinical trial for F351 in the PRC requested by NMPA. The increase also reflects a $0.5 million increase in materials and utilities expenses, and a $1.1 million increase attributable to Gyre Therapeutics’ pre-clinical activities for future investigational new drug (IND) filings in the United States. These costs represent planned investments and are expected to continue in the near- to medium-term.
General and Administrative Expense: For the three months ended March 31, 2026, general and administrative expense was $7.3 million, compared to $5.0 million for the same period in 2025. The $2.3 million, or 46%, increase was primarily driven by a $0.8 million increase in stock-based compensation costs, a $0.9 million increase in staff costs due to the Company’s internal realignment of responsibilities and compensation adjustments, and a $0.6 million increase in miscellaneous expenses.
Transaction Costs: For the three months ended March 31, 2026, $2.5 million transaction costs were incurred in connection with the acquisition of Cullgen. As the merger transaction closed in early May 2026, we expect there will be additional non-recurring transaction costs incurred after the first quarter of 2026.
(Loss) Income from Operations: For the three months ended March 31, 2026, loss from operations was $9.4 million, compared to income from operations of $2.3 million for the same period in 2025. The $11.7 million decrease was primarily driven by $12.1 million increase in total operating expense driven by transactions costs, increased stock based compensation, expanded marketing expenses for Etorel™ and Contiva™, early-stage preparation activities for ETUARY™ and Phase 3c and other clinical trial and pre-clinical activities, partially offset by a $0.4 million increase in revenue.
Net (Loss) Income: For the three months ended March 31, 2026, net loss was $9.9 million, compared to net income of $3.7 million for the same period in 2025. The $13.6 million decrease was primarily driven by an increase in operating expenses of $12.1 million, a decrease in other income of $2.2 million, partially offset by a decrease in income tax expense of $0.3 million, and an increase in revenue of $0.4 million.
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net (Loss) Income: For the three months ended March 31, 2026, non-GAAP adjusted net loss was $4.2 million, compared to non-GAAP adjusted net income of $2.9 million for the same period in 2025. The $7.1 million decrease was primarily driven by the increase in operating expenses of $5.6 million and a decrease in other income of $2.2 million, offset by an increase in revenue of $0.4 million and a decrease in income tax expenses of $0.3 million.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures by Gyre Therapeutics, Inc.
Gyre reports financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). This release presents the financial measure “adjusted net income,” which is not calculated in accordance with GAAP. The most directly comparable GAAP measure for this non-GAAP financial measure is “net income.” Adjusted net income presents Gyre’s results of operations after excluding gain from change in fair value of warrants, stock-based compensation, and provision for income taxes. This is meant to supplement, and not substitute, Gyre’s financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted net income as defined by Gyre may not be comparable to similar non-GAAP measures presented by other companies. Management believes that presenting adjusted net income provides investors with additional useful information in evaluating Gyre’s performance and valuation. See the reconciliation of adjusted net income to net income in the section titled “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
About F351
F351 is Gyre’s lead development candidate for the treatment of liver fibrosis that is being developed for two different indications. It is a structurally modified derivative of pirfenidone designed to optimize metabolic properties while targeting the TGF-β1 signaling pathway, a key mediator of fibrogenesis. Gyre is developing F351 for two primary indications: Chronic hepatitis B (CHB)-associated liver fibrosis in the PRC and MASH-associated liver fibrosis initially in the United States.
In the United States, Gyre has completed a Phase 1 clinical trial in healthy volunteers evaluating F351’s safety, tolerability, and PK. Gyre plans to file an Investigational New Drug (IND) application in the U.S. by the end of 2026, and, if the IND becomes effective, initiate a Phase 2 clinical trial.
About Gyre Pharmaceuticals
Gyre Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative drugs for organ fibrosis. Its flagship product, ETUARY™, was the first approved treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in the PRC in 2011 and has maintained a prominent market share (2025 net sales of $116.6 million). In addition, Gyre Pharmaceuticals’ pipeline includes F351, a structural analogue of pirfenidone, which demonstrated statistically significant fibrosis regression after 52 weeks of treatment in a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in CHB-associated liver fibrosis in the PRC. F351 received Breakthrough Therapy designation by the NMPA CDE in March 2021. CDE granted priority review status to the NDA for F351 in March 2026. In March 2026, Gyre Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., submitted its NDA to the CDE to seek conditional approval for F351. Gyre Pharmaceuticals is also developing treatments for pneumoconiosis, RILI with or without immune-related pneumonitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary arterial hypertension and acute/acute-on-chronic liver failure. As of the first quarter of 2026, Gyre Therapeutics owns a 69.7% equity interest in Gyre Pharmaceuticals.
About Gyre Therapeutics
Gyre Therapeutics is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in San Diego, CA focused on the development and commercialization of small-molecule therapeutics with its most advanced programs addressing organ fibrosis and inflammatory diseases.
Gyre’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Cullgen Inc., is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of targeted protein degrader and degrader-antibody conjugate (DAC) therapies for critical conditions including cancer and inflammatory diseases. Cullgen has created a portfolio of highly selective targeted protein degrader and DAC product candidates designed to potently and efficiently eliminate therapeutically relevant proteins in patients.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties and are based on estimates and assumptions. All statements, other than statements of historical facts included in this press release, are forward-looking statements, including statements concerning: the expectations regarding Gyre’s research and development efforts and the timing of expected clinical readouts and regulatory filings, including the timing of the CDE’s review of Gyre Pharmaceuticals’ submission of formal NDA for F351 as a treatment for CHB-induced liver fibrosis and Gyre Pharmaceuticals’ adaptive Phase 2/3 trial of pirfenidone for the treatment of RILI, the future operations of Gyre, the nature, strategy and focus of Gyre, the development and commercial potential and potential benefits of any product candidates of Gyre, the ability of Cullgen’s degraders and DACs to strengthen Gyre’s asset portfolio and the additional expected benefits of the acquisition, including Gyre’s ability to successfully integrate the businesses and operations of Gyre and Cullgen. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “objective,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “can,” “would,” “expect,” “believe,” “design,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “plan” or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our plans, estimates, and expectations, as of the date of this press release. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements expressed or implied in this press release. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation: Gyre’s ability to execute on its clinical development strategies; positive results from a clinical trial may not necessarily be predictive of the results of future or ongoing clinical trials; the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals; competition from competing products; the impact of general economic, health, industrial or political conditions in the United States or internationally; the sufficiency of Gyre’s capital resources and its ability to raise additional capital; supply chain and distribution delays and challenges. Additional risks and factors are identified under “Risk Factors” in Gyre’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed on March 13, 2026 and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Gyre expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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-Basing campuses for business aircraft, today announced that it will release its First Quarter 2026 financial results and file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC after market close on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, and that it will host an investor webcast at 5:00 pm ET the same day. On the call, Sky Harbour will review quarterly financial results and provide a general business update. A question-and-answer session with Sky Harbour leadership will follow. Both the call and webcast are open to the general public.
The webcast will be publicly available in the UPCOMING EVENTS section of the Company’s investor relations website, https://ir.skyharbour.group. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website following the event.
To join the webcast, please use the following link:
For the audio-only conference call, please use the following participant details:
USA – Toll-Free: (800) 715-9871 USA / International Toll: +1 (646) 307-1963 Conference ID: 2025177
If you have any questions or are interested in connecting with Sky Harbour leadership, please contact Investor Relations at [email protected].
About Sky Harbour Group Corporation
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 hangars across the United States. Sky Harbour’s Home-Basing offering aims to provide private and corporate customers with the best physical infrastructure in business aviation, coupled with dedicated service tailored to based aircraft, offering the shortest time to wheels-up in business aviation. To learn more, visit www.skyharbour.group.
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SKYH Investor Relations: [email protected] Attn: Francisco X. Gonzalez, CFO
Stock-For-Stock Transaction Using Star’s Publicly Listed Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: STRRP)
Management Needs to Agree to Normal Severance
OLD GREENWICH, Conn., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRR; STRRP) (“Star” or “we”), a diversified holding company and a 5.4% stockholder of GEE Group, Inc. (NYSE American: JOB) (“GEE Group” or the “Company”), announced today that it has presented GEE Group’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) with an indication of interest for the potential acquisition of the Company. The indication of interest contemplates a stock-for-stock transaction whereby Star would acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock for $0.30 per share, using Star’s publicly listed 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: STRRP), valued based on its liquidation preference of $10.00 per share.
Jeff Eberwein, CEO of Star, commented, “GEE Group’s shareholders have been long‑suffering under a ‘go it alone’ strategy that has produced steep revenue declines, persistent losses, and a stock price that has declined 95% over the last 10 years. We believe becoming part of a larger platform like Star is the best way to maximize value for all JOB shareholders by eliminating public company costs and substantially reducing corporate overhead. With our experience investing in and overseeing professional services businesses, we are confident that this potential transaction can create meaningful, long‑term value for both JOB and STRR stockholders.”
About Star Equity Holdings, Inc. Star Equity Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company that seeks to build long-term shareholder value by acquiring, managing, and growing businesses with strong fundamentals and market opportunities. Its current structure comprises four divisions: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments. For more information visit www.starequity.com.
Building Solutions The Building Solutions division operates in three specialties: (i) modular building manufacturing; (ii) structural wall panel and wood foundation manufacturing, including building supply distribution operations; and (iii) glue-laminated timber (glulam) column, beam, and truss manufacturing.
Business Services The Business Services division provides flexible and scalable recruitment solutions to a global clientele, servicing organizations at all levels, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. The division focuses on mid-market and enterprise organizations worldwide, partnering consultatively with talent acquisition, HR, and procurement leaders to build diverse, high-impact teams and drive business success.
Energy Services The Energy Services division engages in the rental, sale, and repair of downhole tools used in the oil and gas, geothermal, mining, and water-well industries.
Investments The Investments division manages and finances the Company’s real estate assets as well as its investment positions in private and public companies.
GEE Group Inc. Attn: Board of Directors 7751 Belfort Parkway, Suite 150 Jacksonville, Florida 32256
Dear Board of Directors,
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (“Star”, “We”, “Our”) is pleased to present this preliminary, non-binding indication of interest (“IOI”) regarding the opportunity to explore a potential combination of Star and GEE Group Inc. (“GEE Group”, “JOB”, or the “Company”). Through our Investments division, we currently own approximately 5.4% of JOB’s outstanding common shares. We have performed due diligence solely using publicly available information and believe Star would be an excellent merger partner for the Company based on our preliminary analysis. We also believe this combination would reduce public company and corporate overhead costs on a combined basis and create value for the shareholders of both STRR and JOB.
Star is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: STRR), diversified holding company and has been operating in this capacity since September 2019. Star currently has four divisions: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments, and our acquisition strategy involves seeking both attractive bolt-on opportunities for our existing businesses as well as potentially entering entirely new segments where we believe we can create significant value.
We believe there are several compelling reasons why Star would be an excellent merger partner for GEE Group and its shareholders including:
Significant opportunities for public company overhead reduction by combining the two companies;
Increased focus from the operating management team on growing their staffing businesses with fewer public-company-related distractions; and,
Significant opportunities for collaboration with the seasoned business leaders at Star’s Hudson Talent Solutions business and Star’s other portfolio companies.
1. Purchase Price: Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Star is prepared to purchase 100% of the Company’s outstanding common shares for $0.30 per share (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price is based on our review of publicly available information and our familiarity with the industry dynamics impacting the Company. The Purchase Price represents an approximate 33% premium over the Company’s 4/30/2026 closing stock price of $0.2254 and an approximate 40% premium above the Company’s 1/21/26 stock price of $0.2149, the day before Star’s initial press release indicating its acquisition interest in JOB. The transaction will be structured as a stock-for-stock transaction. The Purchase Price shall be paid in shares of publicly listed Star Equity Holdings, Inc. 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: STRRP), the value of which is based on a liquidation preference of $10.00 per share. See Exhibit A for more information about STRRP.
Accordingly, the STRRP to JOB exchange ratio shall be 0.03 to 1.00, meaning Star will pay JOB shareholders 0.03 shares of STRRP for each share of JOB owned. Given that each share of STRRP receives $1.00 per year of cash dividends ($0.25 paid quarterly), this effectively means JOB shareholders, after the Transaction closes, will receive cash dividends equating to an approximate 13% dividend yield based on JOB’s current stock price.
2. Structure and Financing: The Transaction is currently contemplated as a stock purchase. We expect to fund the Transaction with preferred equity securities.
3. Employees / Management: We do not anticipate unilateral changes in the Company’s operations post-closing. However, we expect CEO Derek Dewan, CFO Kim Thorpe, and COO Alex Stuckey to forego the severance payments and benefits triggered by a change in control (“CIC”) within their employment agreements executed in April 2023. In lieu of these severance payments, we expect to enter into a settlement agreement with the aforementioned executives whereby each executive would receive the sum of (i) their “Base Salary” and (ii) their “Target Cash Bonus” for one year, payable in STRRP within 30 days of closing based on STRRP’s liquidation preference of $10.00 per share so that GEE Group’s management receives the same form of consideration as its shareholders.
4. Approvals: At the appropriate time, Star will seek Board approval to consummate the transaction, subject to satisfactory completion of due diligence, negotiation, and execution of the definitive agreement and related documents, and the satisfaction of customary conditions, and representations set forth in the definitive agreement.
5. Due Diligence: Star anticipates conducting standard due diligence comprised of a review of financial, operating, and legal information, as well as discussions with members of the Company’s management team, customers, and significant third-party vendors. In this regard, we expect you to provide us assistance as is reasonably requested and give access at reasonable times to all things related to the business and assets of the Company.
We are enthusiastic about proceeding and suggest we put an NDA in place, excluding the unnecessary standstill provision, as the next logical step in our discussions. If you have any questions about anything contained herein or our proposal, please contact me at (203) 489-9501. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. Jeffrey E. Eberwein CEO
Exhibit A:
Additional details can be found in the Certificate of Designation filed with the SEC.
Company Advances to Active Clinical Execution, Supporting Potential Accelerated Path Toward Regulatory Authorization
ATLANTA, GA – May 6, 2026 – GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing vaccines and immunotherapies, today announced that it has initiated operational execution activities in support of its planned Phase 3 immunobridging clinical study for GEO-MVA, its Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) vaccine candidate targeting mpox and smallpox.
This milestone marks GeoVax’s transition from strategic program positioning to active clinical-stage execution, following prior regulatory alignment with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) supporting an expedited development pathway.
Execution Activities Now Underway
GeoVax confirmed that multiple core execution workstreams are underway:
Clinical Operations: A global contract research organization (CRO) has been selected
Trial Infrastructure Activation: Clinical site identification and activation planning progressing in alignment with study requirements
Manufacturing Readiness: Clinical trial material manufactured and fill/finish product has been completed and released for clinical use
Regulatory Execution Alignment: Ongoing implementation of EMA-guided immunobridging strategy designed to support an efficient path to authorization
The planned Phase 3 immunobridging arm of the clinical trial is expected to enroll approximately 500 participants and evaluate neutralizing antibody responses relative to the approved MVA-based comparator vaccine. This study design intentionally provides rapid clinical validation, further de-risking the program in addition to the expedited development pathway.
From Defined Pathway to Active Execution
“We are now executing against a clearly defined clinical and regulatory pathway for GEO-MVA,” said David A. Dodd, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GeoVax. “Our focus has shifted decisively to operational execution of the Phase 3 program. The EMA’s guidance provides a structured and efficient pathway centered on immunobridging, and we are advancing accordingly.”
Dodd added, “Our objective is to move efficiently through study initiation and execution, positioning GEO-MVA to support global preparedness needs while advancing toward potential regulatory authorization. Our study plan is structured to provide the immunobridging study results within 8-12 weeks following trial initiation.”
Positioned for Efficient Clinical Advancement
The EMA-supported immunobridging approach is designed to:
Leverage established MVA platform experience
Focus on quantitative neutralizing antibody endpoints
Enable a streamlined development pathway relative to traditional efficacy trials
GeoVax believes this approach supports a clear and actionable pathway from development toward potential commercialization.
Addressing a Critical Global Need
GEO-MVA is being advanced as a potential second-source MVA-based vaccine, addressing ongoing global demand for orthopoxvirus vaccines and reducing reliance on a single supplier.
Public health agencies and governments continue to emphasize the importance of resilient and diversified vaccine supply, particularly in the context of evolving mpox dynamics and preparedness requirements.
About GEO-MVA
GEO-MVA is GeoVax’s candidate vaccine for protection against mpox and smallpox based on the Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA). The program is advancing under an expedited regulatory pathway supported by EMA scientific advice, which enables potential regulatory approval based on a single immune bridging study demonstrating non-inferiority to an approved MVA vaccine.
Following successful completion of the planned study, GEO-MVA is expected to advance toward regulatory submission and potential commercialization as an additional source of MVA vaccine supply for global preparedness and biodefense programs.
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’s broader pipeline includes the development of GEO-CM04S1, a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine candidate being evaluated in immunocompromised and other patient populations. 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.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements regarding GeoVax’s business plans. The words “believe,” “look forward to,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors, including whether: GeoVax is able to obtain acceptable results from ongoing or future clinical trials of its investigational products, GeoVax’s immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines can provoke the desired responses, and those products or vaccines can be used effectively, GeoVax’s viral vector technology adequately amplifies immune responses to cancer antigens, GeoVax can develop and manufacture its immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines with the desired characteristics in a timely manner, GeoVax’s immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines will be safe for human use, GeoVax’s vaccines will effectively prevent targeted infections in humans, GeoVax’s immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines will receive regulatory approvals necessary to be licensed and marketed, GeoVax raises required capital to complete development, there is development of competitive products that may be more effective or easier to use than GeoVax’s products, GeoVax will be able to enter into favorable manufacturing and distribution agreements, and other factors, over which GeoVax has no control.
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.
The Renovation is in Process and Will Include Rooms, Suites, Bars, Restaurants, Lobby, Ballroom, Spa, Gym, Meeting Rooms, Corridors, Among Other Hotel Areas
SKYX and Group OTT are Expected to Collaborate on Additional Hotels
The Hotel Formerly The Grand Medicis Hotel is a Designated Historic Property in the Heart of La Bourboule a Leading Thermal Spa Destination Centered on Health, Wellness, and Longevity Tourism
SKYX’s Technologies Expansion Provides Additional Opportunities for Future Recurring Revenues through Interchangeability, Upgrades, AI Services, Monitoring, Subscriptions, Among Others
SKYX Technologies Reduces Up to 90% Time and Cost of Hotel Renovation or New Build and is Continuing Discussions with Additional Hotel Groups and Owners Regarding Utilization of its Smart Advanced Time and Cost Saving Game-Changing Technologies for Hotels and Buildings
MIAMI, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a SKYX Technologies) (the “Company” or “SKYX”), an award winning highly disruptive advanced smart home and AI platform technology company with over 100 U.S. and global pending and issued patents and a portfolio of 60 lighting and home décor websites, with a mission to make homes and buildings become advanced-safe-smart instantly as the new standard, today announced it will deploy its advanced and smart technologies during a master renovation of an historical architectural preservation hotel The Grand Hotel du Parc, in La Bourboule, France.
The historical hotel, formerly The Grand Medicis hotel, currently has 100 rooms and suites and is expected to build 30 additional rooms. The hotel amenities and areas include bars, restaurants, ballroom, spa and gym, among other hotel facilities.
The Grand Hotel du Parc
During the course of the three-phase renovation and new build, SKYX is expected to supply thousands of units of its advanced smart plug & play technologies comprising ceiling lighting, ceiling fans, recessed lights, down lights, EXIT signs, emergency lights, indoor and outdoor lights, wall lights among other advanced smart products.
The Grand Hotel du Parc is based on an integrated approach combining hospitality, residential offerings, food & beverage, and immersive experiences. For more than 35 years, France-based Group OTT has developed more than 250 buildings throughout Europe, including hotels, residential, and commercial projects valued at over $4 billion.
Jean-François Ott, Founder of Group OTT, said; “I am very excited to make the first introduction of SKYX’s game-changing technologies for hotels and buildings during the grand opening of The Grand Hotel du Parc. We expect to deploy SKYX’s technologies in additional hotels of our group in the near future. By integrating SKYX’s technologies into these properties, we will cut significant time and cost while advancing the lifestyle and safety standards of our hotels and buildings.”
Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman of SKYX Platforms, said; “We are excited to deploy our technologies in our first European hotel collaboration in the historical hotel The Grand Hotel du Parc in La Bourboule, France. We look forward to continuing to grow our hotel segment in both the U.S. and Europe, based on our advanced technologies and including the significant time and cost saving during hotel renovations and new builds.”
For more information about SKYX click here: www.skyx.com
About SKYX Platforms Corp.
As electricity is a standard in every home and building, our mission is to make homes and buildings become safe-advanced and smart as the new standard. SKYX has a series of highly disruptive advanced-safe-smart platform technologies, with over 100 U.S. and global patents and patent pending applications. Additionally, the Company owns 60 lighting and home decor websites for both retail and commercial segments. Our technologies place an emphasis on high quality and ease of use, while significantly enhancing both safety and lifestyle in homes and buildings. We believe that our products are a necessity in every room in both homes and other buildings in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.skyx.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this press release are not based on historical facts, but are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “evaluate,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target” “view,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements reflect the Company’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which have outcomes difficult to predict and may be outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully launch, commercialize, develop additional features and achieve market acceptance of its products and technologies and integrate its products and technologies with third-party platforms or technologies; the Company’s ability to achieve positive cash flows; the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of its products and technologies as a standard feature, including their use in homes, hotels, offices and cruise ships; the Company’s ability to capture market share; the Company’s estimates of its potential addressable market and demand for its products and technologies; the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to support its operations as needed, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to execute on any sales and licensing or other strategic opportunities; the possibility that any of the Company’s products will become National Electrical Code (NEC)-code or otherwise code mandatory in any jurisdiction, or that any of the Company’s current or future products or technologies will be adopted by any state, country, or municipality, within any specific timeframe or at all; risks arising from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other collaborations; the Company’s ability to attract and retain key executives and qualified personnel; guidance provided by management, which may differ from the Company’s actual operating results; the potential impact of unstable market and economic conditions on the Company’s business, financial condition, and stock price; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. There can be no assurance as to any of the foregoing matters. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.
May 5, 2026 – Vancouver, Canada – Century Lithium Corp. (TSXV: LCE) (OTCQX: CYDVF) (Frankfurt: C1Z) (“Century Lithium” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on federal permitting for the Company’s 100%-owned Angel Island Lithium Project (“Angel Island” or the “Project”) in Nevada, USA. The Company has submitted a Draft Mine Plan of Operations (“Draft PoO”) to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”), which is presently under review. On April 22nd, 2026, the Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the BLM that defines our respective roles during the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) permitting process.
“Submission of the Draft PoO is a significant step in the NEPA process for Angel Island,” said Bill Willoughby, President & CEO of Century Lithium. “It initiates a coordinated review among the Company, the BLM, and the third-party contractor to ensure the necessary information is incorporated into the final PoO, which serves as the proposed action for the NEPA analysis.”
Next Steps
Within the next month, the Company expects to receive initial comments from the BLM to assist in completing the final PoO. Angel Island is a Transparency Project under the Federal Permitting Council’s FAST-41 program. Details on the permitting schedule can be found on the Permitting Dashboard for Federal Infrastructure Projects.
In parallel with federal permitting, the Company is advancing the workstreams identified in the 2026 Feasibility Study, including state and local permitting, pre-construction and detailed engineering, and definition of supporting project infrastructure The Company is also pursuing research and development initiatives with the potential to attract funding and to even further improve the economics and design of Angel Island.
ABOUT CENTURY LITHIUM CORP.
Century Lithium Corp. is an advanced-stage lithium development company focused on its 100%-owned Angel Island lithium project in Esmeralda County, Nevada. Angel Island hosts one of the largest known sedimentary lithium deposits in the United States and is designed with an integrated, end-to-end process for the on-site production of battery-grade lithium carbonate to support the electric vehicle and battery storage markets.
The Company has developed a patent-pending process that incorporates hydrochloric acid leaching combined with direct lithium extraction to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate. As part of the integrated chlor-alkali process, Angel Island is engineered to produce sodium hydroxide as a co-product, with planned surplus sales expected to lower operating costs, reduce reliance on externally sourced reagents, and minimize environmental impacts.
Century Lithium is currently advancing Angel Island through the permitting process.
Century Lithium trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “LCE” the OTCQX under the symbol “CYDVF” and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “C1Z”.
NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE CONTENT OF THIS NEWS RELEASE.
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 found under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca. 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.
Positive 12-month data from the OCU410 Phase 2 ArMaDa clinical trial for geographic atrophy (GA) indicates a statistically significant (p<0.05) 31% reduction in lesion size and 27% EZ preservation (correlated to visual function) in optimal dose for Phase 3
About 20% of patients demonstrated no progression of disease and 75% of subjects showed > 30% reduction in Iesion growth compared to control, with a favorable safety and tolerability profile
Allows robust registrational Phase 3 trial design, a potential combined U.S./EU trial with 300 subjects, with adaptive design powered at over 95%
Trial enrollment complete for OCU400 for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and OCU410ST for Stargardt disease registration trials, and on target to complete two Biologics License Application (BLA) submissions by 2027
The closing of a private offering of $115 million aggregate principal amount ($130 million if overallotment is exercised) of 6.75% convertible senior notes due 2034, with a conversion premium of 45%, is expected to extend cash runway into 2028, subject to customary closing conditions
The Company expects to utilize $32.7 million of net proceeds from the Notes to retire the Avenue debt (12.5% interest rate)
MALVERN, Pa., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ocugen, Inc. (“Ocugen” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: OCGN), a pioneering biotechnology leader in gene therapies for blindness diseases, today reported first quarter 2026 financial results along with a general business update.
With the recent offering, the Company is expected to have cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $112.1 million, at closing, which includes the Avenue debt payoff. The Company will use the remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes and expects to extend cash runway into 2028. The offering is expected to close on May 7, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and includes an option to retire the debt with a cash payment. If the remaining Janus Henderson warrants are exercised, the Company will receive an additional $15 million in gross proceeds increasing expected cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to $127.1 million.
“In the first few months of 2026, we have completed enrollment of two of our late-stage programs and are diligently working toward initiating our first BLA submission for RP and registration trial for dry AMD later this year,” said Dr. Shankar Musunuri, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Co-Founder of Ocugen. “We are executing well against our plans with the highest productivity per employee rate compared to our peers, adequate cash runway with the recent offering, and key milestone achievement to create long-term value creation for our patients and shareholders.”
Enrollment for liMeliGhT, the first and largest gene therapy registrational trial for broad RP patients (N=140), was completed, reflecting strong engagement from investigators and patients. The OCU400 Phase 3 clinical trial includes representation of a wide range of genetic mutations associated with early to advanced stages of clinical and/or genetic diagnosis of RP (over 25 genetic mutations), and patient response is intended to support the gene-agnostic mechanism of action of Ocugen’s novel modifier gene therapy platform. The Company plans to initiate the rolling BLA submission for OCU400 in the third quarter of 2026 and complete the BLA submission by the second quarter of 2027.
Manufacturing readiness for OCU400 is well underway and completion of process performance qualification (PPQ) batches remains on track for the second quarter of 2026. Approximately 300,000 people in the U.S. and Europe are living with RP, and OCU400 is intended as a treatment for early to advanced cases of RP, with potential approval in the fourth quarter of 2027.
GARDian3 clinical trial enrollment and dosing were completed ahead of schedule. GARDian3 is a multicenter, randomized, masked, pivotal Phase 2/3 confirmatory registration trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of OCU410ST in patients with all mutations of Stargardt disease. The study enrolled 63 subjects diagnosed with Stargardt disease. Subjects randomized to the treatment group received a one-time subretinal injection of OCU410ST in the eye with poorer visual acuity, while the untreated control group did not receive any treatment. The primary endpoint is to evaluate the reduction in atrophic lesion size at 12 months. Key secondary endpoints include improvements in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and low luminance visual acuity (LLVA), compared to controls. Observational endpoints include preservation of Ellipsoid Zone (EZ), which correlates to visual function. While demonstrating functional benefit via visual acuity within 12 months can be challenging due to the disease’s natural history, it is believed that preservation of EZ will serve as a meaningful and early indicator of visual function.
The interim outcome analysis of 24 subjects at 8 months post-OCU410ST (16 treated and 8 controls) is planned for the third quarter of 2026. Topline results are expected in the second quarter of 2027 with the BLA submission by mid-2027. Interim outcome analysis via adaptive design is typically introduced in pivotal trials to minimize risk. OCU410ST represents a potential first-in-class, one-time modifier gene therapy for all 100,000 patients in the U.S. and Europe with Stargardt disease.
Topline 12‑month data from the OCU410 Phase 2 ArMaDa clinical trial for geographic atrophy secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration was announced in March 2026 and demonstrates a statistically significant (p< 0.05) reduction in lesion growth (31%) versus control at 12 months with the optimal dose—medium dose—intended for Phase 3. The data suggest a potential 2X treatment benefit compared to 15% and 22% reductions reported for currently approved therapies at 12 and 24 months, respectively.
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 aged 50 years and older with GA lesions within the foveal or non-foveal region were randomized 1:1:1 to receive a single subretinal administration of OCU410 at the medium dose, high dose, or no treatment in the control group. The primary endpoint was change in GA lesion size at 12 months, measured in square millimeters by fundus autofluorescence, an FDA-accepted structural endpoint used in recent GA registration trials. Exploratory endpoints included assessment of EZ preservation. The data showed no disease progression in approximately 20% of treated subjects, and 75% of treated subjects demonstrated greater than 30% reduction in lesion growth. The Company plans to initiate the OCU410 Phase 3 registrational trial in the third quarter of 2026 with potential BLA filing by 2028. As a potential one-time treatment for life, OCU410 could eliminate the treatment burden and patient fatigue with up to 40% drop-out rates reported with current approved therapies and provide a one-time solution for the 2-3 million patients in the U.S. and Europe with GA. OCU410 has potential to become a new standard of care for patients across the globe.
Executive leadership has participated in significant investor and industry conferences, including the U.S. Department of Commerce 2026 Certified Trade Mission to Singapore; Oppenheimer’s 3rd Annual Innovation on the Island Biotech Summit; and the 2026 Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mediterranean, hosted by the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine. Through these forums, Ocugen reached a wide audience and informed them about the importance of changing the treatment paradigm for blindness diseases by potentially bringing transformative modifier gene therapies to the masses.
“We are actively pursuing a variety of business development opportunities to prepare for global commercialization,” said Dr. Musunuri. “Potential commercial partnerships will allow us to effectively provide market access to patients who are in desperate need for rescue from blindness diseases globally while growing shareholder value.”
Business Updates
Novel Modifier Gene Therapy Platform—Targeting Three BLA Filings in the Next Three Years
OCU400
Completed Phase 3 liMeliGhT enrollment (N=140 subjects). Topline Phase 3 data expected in the first quarter of 2027, advancing OCU400 towards potential approval in the fourth quarter of 2027 as a treatment option for early- to late-stage RP.
OCU410ST
Early completion of enrollment and dosing—less than nine months—in the Phase 2/3 pivotal confirmatory trial (N=63 subjects). Plan to submit the BLA for OCU410ST by mid-2027.
OCU410
Announced positive 12-month topline data from the Phase 2 ArMaDa clinical trial. On track to meet with FDA/EMA to align on the Phase 3 study design and initiate Phase 3 by the third quarter of 2026.
Other Programs
OCU200
Completed Phase 1 clinical trial enrollment in the first quarter of 2026.
OCU500
NIAID intends to initiate the OCU500 Phase 1 clinical trial in the second quarter of 2026.
First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
The Company received $37.5 million in gross proceeds inclusive of $15 million, due to exercised warrants, in the first quarter of 2026. The Company’s cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash totaled $32.2 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $18.9 million as of December 31, 2025. With the recent offering, the Company is expected to have cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $112.1 million, at closing, which includes the Avenue debt payoff.
The Company had 338.3 million shares of common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2026
Total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $19.4 million and included research and development expenses of $11.3 million and general and administrative expenses of $8.1 million, compared to total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 of $16.0 million that included research and development expenses of $9.5 million and general and administrative expenses of $6.5 million.
Ocugen reported a $(0.06) net loss per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to a $(0.05) net loss per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Conference Call and Webcast Details Ocugen has scheduled a conference call and webcast for 8:30 a.m. ET today to discuss the financial results and recent business highlights. Ocugen’s senior management team will host the call, which will be open to all listeners. There will also be a question-and-answer session following the prepared remarks.
Attendees are invited to participate on the call or webcast using the following details:
Dial-in Numbers: (800) 715-9871 for U.S. callers and (646) 307-1963 for international callers
Conference ID: 4973685
Webcast: Available on the events section of the Ocugen investor site.
A replay of the call and archived webcast will be available for approximately 45 days following the event on the Ocugen investor site.
About Ocugen, Inc. Ocugen, Inc. is a pioneering biotechnology leader in gene therapies for blindness diseases. Our breakthrough modifier gene therapy platform has the potential to address significant unmet medical need for large patient populations through our gene-agnostic approach. Unlike traditional gene therapies and gene editing, Ocugen’s modifier gene therapies address the entire disease—complex diseases that are potentially caused by imbalances in multiple gene networks. Currently we have programs in development for inherited retinal diseases and blindness diseases affecting millions across the globe, including retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, and geographic atrophy—late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration. Discover more at www.ocugen.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.
Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, strategy, business plans and objectives for Ocugen’s clinical programs, plans and timelines for the preclinical and clinical development of Ocugen’s product candidates, including the therapeutic potential, clinical benefits and safety thereof, expectations regarding timing, success and data announcements of current ongoing preclinical and clinical trials, including the timing of enrollment and data readouts, the ability to initiate new clinical programs, Ocugen’s financial condition and expected cash runway into 2028, statements regarding qualitative assessments of available data, potential benefits, expectations for ongoing clinical trials, anticipated regulatory filings and anticipated development timelines, statements regarding potential market size and commercial possibilities of Ocugen’s product candidates, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. We may, in some cases, use terms such as “predicts,” “believes,” “potential,” “proposed,” “continue,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should,” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous important factors, risks, and uncertainties that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from our current expectations, including, but not limited to, the risks that preliminary, interim and top-line clinical trial results may not be indicative of, and may differ from, final clinical data; that unfavorable new clinical trial data may emerge in ongoing clinical trials or through further analyses of existing clinical trial data; that earlier non-clinical and clinical data and testing of may not be predictive of the results or success of later clinical trials; that that clinical trial data are subject to differing interpretations and assessments, including by regulatory authorities; uncertainties related to whether the offering of the Notes will be completed on anticipated terms or at all; the impact of the offering of the Notes on the market price of the Company’s common stock; and risks related to the potential dilution to holders of the Company’s common stock. These and other risks and uncertainties are more fully described in our annual and periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the risk factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the quarterly and annual reports that we file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements that we make in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this press release whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, after the date of this press release.
MALVERN, Pa., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ocugen, Inc. (“Ocugen”) (NASDAQ: OCGN) today announced the pricing of $115 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2034 (the “notes”) in a private offering (the “offering”) to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Ocugen also granted the initial purchaser of the notes a 13-day option to purchase up to an additional $15 million aggregate principal amount of the notes. The sale of the notes to the initial purchaser is expected to close on May 7, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, and is expected to result in approximately $99.5 million (or approximately $112.6 million if the initial purchaser exercises its option to purchase additional notes in full) in net proceeds to Ocugen after deducting the initial purchaser’s discount and estimated offering expenses payable by Ocugen.
The offering price of the notes is 90% of the principal amount of notes. Ocugen intends to use approximately $32.7 million of the net proceeds from the offering to fully repay the outstanding principal amount of, plus accrued and unpaid interest on, the loan outstanding under its Loan and Security Agreement with affiliates of Avenue Capital Group (the “Avenue Loan Agreement”), and pay the related prepayment fee and other fees and expenses in connection therewith. Ocugen expects to use the remaining net proceeds from the offering, including any additional proceeds from the initial purchaser’s exercise of its option to purchase additional notes, for general corporate purposes.
The notes will be Ocugen’s general unsecured obligations and will rank senior in right of payment to all of its future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the notes, equal in right of payment to all of its existing and future liabilities that are not so subordinated, and junior to all of its secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness. Interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. The notes will bear interest at a rate of 6.75% per year. Interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning on November 15, 2026. The notes will mature on May 15, 2034, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted.
Ocugen may not redeem the notes prior to May 15, 2029. Ocugen may redeem for cash all or any portion of the notes (subject to certain limitations), at its option, on or after May 15, 2029 and prior to the 41st scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, if the last reported sale price of Ocugen’s common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which Ocugen provides notice of redemption at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. Holders of the notes may require Ocugen to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their notes on May 15, 2032 at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding May 15, 2032. In addition, holders of the notes will have the right to require Ocugen to repurchase all or a portion of their notes upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture governing the notes) at a purchase price of 100% of their principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the relevant fundamental change repurchase date.
The notes may not be converted prior to the earlier of (i) May 15, 2027 and (ii) the “reserved share effective date” (as defined in the indenture governing the notes), which is effectively the date on which Ocugen reserves the maximum number of shares of common stock underlying the notes. The notes will be convertible at an initial conversion rate of 372.7866 shares of Ocugen’s common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $2.68 per share, which represents a conversion premium of approximately 45% to the last reported sale price of $1.85 per share of Ocugen’s common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market on May 4, 2026). Conversions of the notes may be settled in cash, shares of Ocugen’s common stock, or a combination thereof, at Ocugen’s election; provided that unless and until the reserved share effective date occurs, conversions of the notes will be settled via cash settlement.
The notes were only offered to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. Neither the notes nor the shares of Ocugen’s common stock potentially issuable upon conversion of the notes, if any, have been, or will be, registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an applicable exemption from such registration requirements.
This announcement is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.
Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated use of proceeds from the offering, including the repayment of the Avenue Loan Agreement; the completion of the offering, and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. Ocugen may, in some cases, use terms such as “predicts,” “believes,” “potential,” “proposed,” “continue,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should,” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous important factors, risks, and uncertainties that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from Ocugen’s current expectations, including, but not limited to: risks related to the offering and uncertainties related to market conditions; the impact of the offering on the market price of Ocugen’s common stock; and risks related to the potential dilution to holders of Ocugen’s common stock. These and other risks and uncertainties are more fully described in Ocugen’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the risk factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the quarterly and annual reports that Ocugen files with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements that Ocugen makes in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, Ocugen assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this press release whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, after the date of this press release.
Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 – Consolidated Earnings Highlights
Revenue of $430.9 million
Net income of $40.2 million
Adjusted EBITDA* of $44.6 million
Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance Ranges:
Revenue expected in a range of $1.61 billion to $1.71 billion
Adjusted EBITDA* expected in a range of $90 million to $100 million
Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 – Segment Highlights
Senior
Revenue of $182.9 million
Adjusted EBITDA of $58.6 million
Approved Medicare Advantage policies of 175,557
Healthcare Services
Revenue of $199.4 million
Adjusted EBITDA of $5.3 million
116,616 SelectRx members
Life
Revenue of $47.9 million
Adjusted EBITDA of $6.1 million
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SelectQuote, Inc. (NYSE: SLQT) reported consolidated revenue for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 of $430.9 million compared to consolidated revenue for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 of $408.2 million. Consolidated net income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $40.2 million compared to consolidated net income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 of $26.0 million. Finally, consolidated Adjusted EBITDA* for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $44.6 million compared to consolidated Adjusted EBITDA* for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 of $37.7 million.
SelectQuote Chief Executive Officer Tim Danker remarked, “SelectQuote delivered consistent profit and cash flow for another quarter, despite market shifts for both Medicare Advantage and prescription drugs. We reaffirm our financial outlook for fiscal 2026 driven by operating execution by our agents and continued leverage of our information and technology advantages. Revenue to customer acquisition cost of 6.7X represented a high water mark for the company, and more importantly, signals the value our differentiated healthcare service model provides to policyholders and prescription drug customers.”
Mr. Danker continued, “Our goal to drive reliable and consistent profit, and cash flow growth remains priority number one. We believe the improvement to our capital structure to date, combined with the continued maturation of our SelectRx business, positions SelectQuote to materially expand cash flow in the years ahead. We continue to grow our receivables balance, which now stands at nearly $1 billion and grew by nearly $50 million over the past year, including a $14 million positive change in estimate reflective of the durability and dependability of these future cash flows.”
* See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
Segment Results
We currently have three reportable segments: 1) Senior, 2) Healthcare Services and 3) Life. The performance measures of the segments include total revenue and adjusted EBITDA. Costs of commissions and other services revenue, cost of goods sold-pharmacy revenue, marketing and advertising, selling, general, and administrative, and technical development operating expenses that are directly attributable to a segment are reported within the applicable segment. Indirect costs of revenue, marketing and advertising, selling, general, and administrative, and technical development operating expenses are allocated to each segment based on varying metrics such as headcount.
Senior
Financial Results
The following table provides the financial results for the Senior segment for the periods presented:
Operating Metrics
Submitted Policies
Submitted policies are counted when an individual completes an application with our licensed agent and provides authorization to the agent to submit the application to the insurance carrier partner. The applicant may have additional actions to take before the application will be reviewed by the insurance carrier.
The following table shows the number of submitted policies for the periods presented:
Approved Policies
Approved policies represents the number of submitted policies that were approved by our insurance carrier partners for the identified product during the indicated period. Not all approved policies will go in force.
The following table shows the number of approved policies for the periods presented:
Lifetime Value of Commissions per Approved Policy
Lifetime value of commissions per approved policy represents commissions estimated to be collected over the estimated life of an approved policy based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, contracted commission rates, carrier mix and expected policy persistency with applied constraints. The lifetime value of commissions per approved policy is equal to the sum of the commission revenue due upon the initial sale of a policy, and when applicable, an estimate of future renewal commissions.
The following table shows the lifetime value of commissions per approved policy for the periods presented:
Healthcare Services
Financial Results
The following table provides the financial results for the Healthcare Services segment for the periods presented:
Operating Metrics
Members
The total number of SelectRx members represents the amount of active customers to which an order has been shipped and the prescriptions per day represents the total average prescriptions shipped per business day. These two metrics are the primary drivers of revenue for Healthcare Services.
The following table shows the total number of SelectRx members as of the periods presented:
The total number of SelectRx members increased by 11% as of March 31, 2026, compared to March 31, 2025, due to our strategy to grow SelectRx membership.
The following table shows the average prescriptions shipped per day for the periods presented:
Combined Senior and Healthcare Services – Consumer Per Unit Economics
Combined Senior and Healthcare Services consumer per unit economics represents total MA and MS commissions; other product commissions; other revenues, including revenues from Healthcare Services; and operating expenses associated with Senior and Healthcare Services, each shown per number of approved MA and MS policies over a given time period. Management assesses the business on a per-unit basis to help ensure that the revenue opportunity associated with a successful policy sale is attractive relative to the marketing acquisition cost. Because not all acquired leads result in a successful policy sale, all per-policy metrics are based on approved policies, which is the measure that triggers revenue recognition.
The MA and MS commission per MA/MS policy represents the LTV for policies sold in the period. Other commission per MA/MS policy represents the LTV for other products sold in the period, including DVH prescription drug plan, and other products, which management views as additional commission revenue on our agents’ core function of MA/MS policy sales. Pharmacy revenue per MA/MS policy represents revenue from SelectRx, and other revenue per MA/MS policy represents revenue from Population Health, production bonuses, marketing development funds, lead generation revenue, and adjustments from the Company’s reassessment of its cohorts’ transaction prices. Total operating expenses per MA/MS policy represents all of the operating expenses within Senior and Healthcare Services. The revenue to customer acquisition cost (“CAC”) multiple represents total revenue as a multiple of total marketing acquisition cost, which represents the direct costs of acquiring leads. These costs are included in marketing and advertising expense within the total operating expenses per MA/MS policy.
The following table shows combined Senior and Healthcare Services consumer per unit economics for the periods presented. Based on the seasonality of Senior and the fluctuations between quarters, we believe that the most relevant view of per unit economics is on a rolling 12-month basis. All per MA/MS policy metrics below are based on the sum of approved MA/MS policies, as both products have similar commission profiles.
Total revenue per MA/MS policy increased 21% for the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the twelve months ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to the increase in pharmacy revenue. Total operating expenses per MA/MS policy increased 22% for the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the twelve months ended March 31, 2025, driven by an increase in cost of goods sold-pharmacy revenue for Healthcare Services due to the growth of the business.
Life
Financial Results
The following table provides the financial results for the Life segment for the periods presented:
Operating Metrics
Life premium represents the total premium value for all policies that were approved by the relevant insurance carrier partner and for which the policy document was sent to the policyholder and payment information was received by the relevant insurance carrier partner during the indicated period. Because our commissions are earned based on a percentage of total premium, total premium volume for a given period is the key driver of revenue for our Life segment.
The following table shows term and final expense premiums for the periods presented:
Earnings Conference Call
SelectQuote, Inc. will host a conference call with the investment community on May 5, 2026 beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To register for this conference call, please use this link: https://events.q4inc.com/analyst/775360431?pwd=VqmW7XWK. After registering, a confirmation will be sent via email, including dial-in details and unique conference call codes for entry. Registration is open through the live call, but to ensure you are connected for the full call we suggest registering at least 10 minutes before the start of the call. The event will also be webcasted live via our investor relations website https://ir.selectquote.com/investor-home/default.aspx.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures intended to supplement, not substitute for, comparable GAAP measures. To supplement our financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP and to provide investors with additional information regarding our GAAP financial results, we have presented in this release Adjusted EBITDA, which, when presented on a consolidated basis, is a non-GAAP financial measure. This non-GAAP financial measure is not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP and is not necessarily comparable to any similarly titled measure presented by other companies. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income plus interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, changes in fair value of warrant liabilities, loss on extinguishment of debt, and certain add-backs for non-cash or non-recurring expenses, including restructuring and share-based compensation expenses. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net income. We monitor and have presented in this release Adjusted EBITDA because it is a key measure used by our management and Board of Directors to understand and evaluate our operating performance, establish budgets, and develop operational goals for managing our business. In particular, we believe that excluding the impact of these expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core operating performance.
A reconciliation of the differences between Adjusted EBITDA and its most directly comparable GAAP measure, net income, is presented below on page 15. The Company is unable to provide a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA to its most directly comparable GAAP measure without unreasonable effort because it is not possible to predict certain information included in the calculation of such GAAP measure, including the fair value of outstanding warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. The unavailable information could have a significant impact on the Company’s GAAP financial results.
Forward Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and our financial performance. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “would” and “outlook,” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results may prove to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. There are or will be important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: our reliance on a limited number of insurance carrier partners and any potential termination of those relationships or failure to develop new relationships; existing and future laws and regulations affecting the health insurance market; changes in health insurance products offered by our insurance carrier partners and the health insurance market generally; insurance carriers offering products and services directly to consumers; changes to commissions paid by insurance carriers and underwriting practices; competition with brokers, exclusively online brokers and carriers who opt to sell policies directly to consumers; competition from government-run health insurance exchanges; developments in the U.S. health insurance system; our dependence on revenue from carriers in our senior segment and downturns in the senior health as well as life, automotive and home insurance industries; our ability to develop new offerings and penetrate new vertical markets; risks from third-party products; failure to enroll individuals during the Medicare annual enrollment period; our ability to attract, integrate and retain qualified personnel; our dependence on lead providers and ability to compete for leads; failure to obtain and/or convert sales leads to actual sales of insurance policies; access to data from consumers and insurance carriers; accuracy of information provided from and to consumers during the insurance shopping process; cost-effective advertisement through internet search engines; ability to contact consumers and market products by telephone; global economic conditions, including inflation; disruption to operations as a result of future acquisitions; significant estimates and assumptions in the preparation of our financial statements; impairment of goodwill; potential litigation and other legal proceedings or inquiries; our existing and future indebtedness; our ability to maintain compliance with our debt covenants; access to additional capital; our ability to regain and maintain compliance with NYSE listing standards; failure to protect our intellectual property and our brand; fluctuations in our financial results caused by seasonality; accuracy and timeliness of commissions reports from insurance carriers; timing of insurance carriers’ approval and payment practices; factors that impact our estimate of the constrained lifetime value of commissions per policyholder; changes in accounting rules, tax legislation and other legislation; disruptions or failures of our technological infrastructure and platform; failure to maintain relationships with third-party service providers; cybersecurity breaches or other attacks involving our systems or those of our insurance carrier partners or third-party service providers; our ability to protect consumer information and other data; failure to market and sell Medicare plans effectively or in compliance with laws; and other factors related to our pharmacy business, including manufacturing or supply chain disruptions, access to and demand for prescription drugs, changes in reimbursement rates under our contracts with pharmacy benefit managers, and regulatory changes or other industry developments that may affect our pharmacy operations. For a further discussion of these and other risk factors that could impact our future results and performance, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Annual Report”) and subsequent periodic reports filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as otherwise required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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.
