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Release – SKYX Reports 9 Consecutive Quarters of Growth YoY with 10% Increase and Record Revenues for Q-1 2026 with $22 Million Compared to $20 Million in Q-1 2025 as It Continues to Grow Its Market Penetration

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May 11, 2026 16:05 ET  | Source: SKYX Platforms Corp.

SKYX Reports over $32 Million in Cash and Cash Equivalents as of March 31, 2026, Management Believes It Has Sufficient Cash to Achieve Its Goals Including Becoming Cash Flow Positive in 2026

Gross Profit Continues to Improve with 16% Increase to $7.0 Million in Q-1 of 2026 Compared to $6 Million in Q-1 2025

Gross Margin Continues to Improve to 30% in Q-1 2026 from 28% in Q-1 2025

SKYX Entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Prominent European Hotel and Real Estate Developer Group OTT, to Deploy Its Advanced Smart and AI Platform Technologies as a Brand Standard Throughout Its Hotels and Buildings. Group OTT Has Developed Over 250 Hotels and Buildings Across Europe

In May 2026 SKYX Announced It Will Deploy Its Advanced and Smart Technologies to Its First European Hotel During a Master Renovation of an Historical Architectural Preservation Hotel, The Grand Hotel du Parc (formerly The Grand Medicis Hotel), in La Bourboule, France

SKYX Signed Additional Agreement with Group OTT Heritage Hospitality Group to Deploy and Market Its Technologies to Vast European Hotel Market of Over 132,000 Hotels

SKYX Technologies Reduces Up to 90% Time and Cost of Buildings and Hotel Renovation/Installations or New Build and is Continuing Discussions with Additional Hotel Groups and Owners Regarding Utilization of its Game-Changing Advanced and Smart Platform Technologies

SKYX Is Expected to Supply Its Advanced Smart Home Technologies to Upcoming and Future Key Projects in the U.S. and Globally, Including New York, North Carolina, Austin, San Antonio, South Florida (Including Miami’s New $4 Billion Smart City), Europe, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt

SKYX Is Expected to Deploy Over 1-Million Units of Its Products including Its Advanced Smart Home Plug-and-Play Technologies During These Projects and to Over 100,000 Units/Homes by the End of 2026 Through Its Pro and Retail Segments

Despite Warmer Weather, SKYX’s Sales of Its Patented Turbo Heater Fan are Continuing to Grow and Company Will Be Expanding the Category of the “All-Season Ceiling Fan” — Heat in Winter and Cool in Summer — to Provide Additional Products in New Designs and Larger Sizes

In Q-1 SKYX Announced Beginning of Its Collaboration with NVIDIA AI Ecosystem Connect Program, Expecting to Grow Its Collaboration with NVIDIA into Future Smart Home Projects

SKYX’s Technology Expansion Provides Additional Opportunities for Future Recurring Revenues Through Interchangeability, Upgrades, AI Services, Monitoring, Subscriptions, and More

SKYX’s Enhanced Safety Code Standardization Team Continues Its Progress Toward Its Goal of a Safety-Mandated Standardization in Homes/Buildings of Its Life-Saving Ceiling Outlet/Receptacle Technology

MIAMI, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a SKYX Technologies) (the “Company” or “SKYX”), a highly disruptive advanced smart home and AI platform technology company with over 100 pending and issued patents globally and 60 lighting and home décor websites, with a mission to make homes and buildings become safe and smart as the new standard, today reported its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

  • SKYX will hold a conference call today, May 11, 2026, at 4:30 pm, Eastern Time, to discuss the results. See below for dial-in information.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights and Recent Events

  • Generated its greatest increase in YoY revenues of 10% with record $22 million in revenues in first quarter of 2026 compared to $20 million for the first quarter of 2025.
  • Reporting 9 consecutive YoY quarters of growth.
  • As of March 31, 2026, Company reported $32 million in total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash compared to $10 million as of December 31, 2025.
  • SKYX’s continues to leverage the rapid conversion of its e-commerce sales into cash, advancing it cash position often referred to as the “Dell Working Capital Model”, lowering its cost of capital.
  • Management believes it has sufficient cash to achieve its goals including becoming cash flow positive exiting 2026.
  • The gross profit for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, increased comparatively by 16% to $7 million, compared to the first quarter ending March 31, 2025.
  • The gross margin for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, increased comparatively by 2% to 30%, compared to 28% in the first quarter ending March 31, 2025.
  • Net loss per share decreased by $0.02 to $0.07 per share in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $0.09 in the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA loss per share, a non-GAAP measure, decreased to $0.03 per share in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to $0.04 per share, in the first quarter of 2025.

Builder / Hotel Segments and General Market Acceptance

  • SKYX is continuing its significant progress with the hotel and builder segments.
  • SKYX technologies reduces up to 90% time and cost of buildings and hotel renovations/ installations or new build and is continuing discussions with additional developers, hotel groups and owners regarding utilization of its game-changing advanced and smart platform technologies.
  • Company entered into a strategic partnership agreement with prominent European hotel and real estate developer, Jean-François Ott, Founder of Group OTT, to deploy Its advanced and smart electrical technologies as a brand standard throughout its hotels and buildings.
  • Over the past 35 years Group OTT have developed more than 250 hospitality, residential, and commercial buildings valued at over $4 billion throughout Europe.
  • In May 2026 SKYX announced it will deploy its advanced and smart technologies to its first European hotel during a master renovation of an historical architectural preservation hotel, The Grand Hotel du Parc (formerly The Grand Medicis Hotel), in La Bourboule, France.
  • SKYX has signed an additional agreement with OTT Heritage Hospitality group to deploy and market its technologies to the vast European hospitality market of more than 132,000 hotels.
  • During the course of this additional agreement, OTT Heritage Hospitality expects to market and deploy SKYX’s disruptive technologies into hundreds of European hotels, buildings, and developments. Approximately 124,000 hotel rooms are projected to open in Europe in 2026, with over 250,000 additional rooms in the industry-wide development pipeline.
  • SKYX has successfully demonstrated its technology during a Marriott Hotel renovation and expects to grow its hotel segment during 2026.
  • Marriott Hotel chain owner, The Shaner Group, led a $16.5 million investment round. The Shaner Group is an owner and developer of more than 70 hotels worldwide.
  • SKYX is expected to supply its advanced smart home technologies to upcoming and future key projects in the U.S. and globally, including projects in Pittsford, New York; North Carolina; Austin, Texas; San Antonio, Texas; South Florida including the new $4 billion smart city in Miami, Florida; Europe; Saudi Arabia; and Egypt; among others.
  • SKYX is expected to deploy over 1 million units of its advanced smart home plug-and-play technologies during these projects.
  • SKYX continues its growth and expects to deploy over 100,000 of its products into homes/units during 2026 through retail and pro segments.
  • SKYX announced the launch of its patented advanced SKYFAN and Turbo Heater to the leading U.S. retailer Home Depot, including a new SkyPlug branding page on HomeDepot.com.
  • SKYX recently announced the launch of its Turbo Heater fan at leading U.S. retailers Target, Walmart, and Lowe’s, and on its e-commerce platform across 60 websites.
  • Based on the Growing Sales of Its Patented Turbo Heater Fan, SKYX Is Expanding the Category of the “All-Season Ceiling Fan” — Heat in Winter and Cool in Summer — to Provide Additional Products in New Designs and Larger Sizes.

Technology Roadmap

  • SKYX announced a collaboration with the NVIDIA AI Ecosystem Connect Program. SKYX expects to grow its collaboration with NVIDIA through its existing and future smart home projects.
  • SKYX’s technologies expansion provides additional opportunities for future recurring revenues through interchangeability, upgrades, AI services, monitoring, subscriptions, and more.
  • SKYX will be launching a new AI-driven system and infrastructure for its e-commerce platform of 60 websites, expected to increase its conversion rate and sales up to 30%.
  • The Company secured U.S. and global strategic manufacturing partnerships with premier manufacturers including in the U.S., Vietnam, Taiwan, China, and Cambodia.

Financing Highlights

  • SKYX cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash increased to $32 million as of March 31, 2026, as compared to $10 million as of December 31, 2025, as we raised $29 million in straight equity, with no warrants during January 2026 through two fundamental institutional investors, $25 million at $2.50 per share with $4 million at $2.00 per share.
  • In 2025 we extended and converted $13.5 million in notes coming due with maturity out to 5 years until 2030.

Safety Standardization Mandatory Code and Insurance Exposure

  • SKYX’s Safety Code Standardization Team is receiving support from a new significant prominent leader with its government safety agency’s process for a safety mandatory standardization of its electrical ceiling outlet/receptacle technology.
  • SKYX’s code team is led by industry veterans Mark Earley, former head of the National Electrical Code (NEC), and Eric Jacobson, former President and CEO of the American Lighting Association (ALA). The Company’s safety Code Standardization team believes it will garner assistance from additional safety organizations with its code mandatory safety standardization efforts based on the product’s significant safety aspects. Mr. Earley and Mr. Jacobson were instrumental in numerous code and safety changes in both the electrical and lighting industries. Both strongly believe that, considering the Company’s standardization progress including its product specification approval voting for by ANSI / NEMA (American National Standardization Institute / National Electrical Manufacturers Association) and being voted into 10 segments in the NEC Code Book, it has met the necessary safety conditions for becoming a ceiling safety standardization requirement for homes and buildings.
  • The Company strongly believes its products can save insurance companies many billions of dollars annually by minimizing risks (e.g., reducing fires, ladder fall injuries, and electrocutions). Management expects that insurance companies will use the Company’s range and variations of its safe advanced plug & play products to reduce its exposure and minimize its risks.

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

The Company’s financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, are filed with the SEC and are available on the Company’s investor relations website. https://ir.skyplug.com/sec-filings/

Management Commentary

Company’s Management, Board members, and Senior Advisors include former CEO’s and executives from Fortune 100 companies including Nielsen, Microsoft, Disney, GE, Home Depot, Office Depot, Chrysler, among others.

The Company is trending positively, generating record first quarter 2026 revenues of $22 million as compared to $20 million for the first quarter of 2025, a gross profit for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, increasing comparatively by 16% to $7 million, compared to the first quarter ending March 31, 2025 and a gross margin for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, increasing comparatively by 2% to 30%, compared to 28% in the first quarter ending March 31, 2025. We believe our positive trends will accelerate going into 2026 as we build out and execute on our channel strategy.

We are encouraged by the recently announced initiatives where we could supply hundreds of thousands of units in Europe, the Middle East including Saudi Arabia and Egypt, the $4 billion mixed-use smart city development in the Little River District in the heart of Miami, and projects in Pittsford, New York; North Carolina; Austin, Texas; and San Antonio, Texas. We continue to address the builder/commercial segments, large online and brick-and-mortar retail partners as well as our future potential to realize incremental licensing, subscription, and AI/data aggregation revenues.

Furthermore, our e-commerce website platform with 60 websites enhances the acceleration of marketing and distribution channels, collaborations, licensing, and sales to both professional and retail segments. Our websites include banners, videos, and educational materials regarding the simplicity, cost savings, time-saving, and life-saving aspects of the Company’s patented technologies.

We have accelerated our pace of sales and strategic initiatives with a robust gross margin profile, notably reducing the adjusted EBITDA loss of SKYX on a comparative quarterly basis. Our e-commerce platform with 60 websites is expected to continue to provide additional cash flow to the Company.

 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 smart home and AI 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://skyplug.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 First-party platforms or technologies; the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of its products and technologies as a standard feature, including their use in homes, hotels, offices and cruise ships; the Company’s ability to capture market share; the Company’s estimates of its potential addressable market and demand for its products and technologies; the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to support its operations as needed, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to execute on any sales and licensing or other strategic opportunities; the possibility that any of the Company’s products will become National Electrical Code (NEC)-code or otherwise code mandatory in any jurisdiction, or that any of the Company’s current or future products or technologies will be adopted by any state, country, or municipality, within any specific timeframe or at all; risks arising from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other collaborations; the Company’s ability to attract and retain key executives and qualified personnel; guidance provided by management, which may differ from the Company’s actual operating results; the potential impact of unstable market and economic conditions, including recent measures adopted by the federal government, 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.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Management considers earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, as adjusted, an important indicator in evaluating the Company’s business on a consistent basis across various periods. Due to the significance of non-recurring items, EBITDA, as adjusted, enables management to monitor and evaluate the business on a consistent basis. The Company uses EBITDA, as adjusted, as a primary measure, among others, to analyze and evaluate financial and strategic planning decisions regarding future operating investments and potential acquisitions. The Company believes that EBITDA, as adjusted, eliminates items that are not part of the Company’s core operations, such as interest expense and amortization expense associated with intangible assets, or items that do not involve a cash outlay, such as share-based payments and non-recurring items, such as transaction costs. EBITDA, as adjusted, should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, pre-tax income (loss), net income (loss) and cash flows used in operating activities. This non-GAAP financial measure excludes significant expenses that are required by GAAP to be recorded in the Company’s financial statements and is subject to inherent limitations. Investors should review the reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure. Investors should not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate the Company’s business.

Investor Relations Contact:

Jeff Ramson
PCG Advisory
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Ronald A. Both
Encore Investor Relations
[email protected]

Dial-In Information:

SKYX Participating Members will Include:

  • Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman
  • Steve Schmidt, SKYX President, (Former CEO of Nielsen Data Corporation and former President of Office Depot International)
  • Lenny Sokolow, CEO
  • Marc Boisseau, CFO

SKYX Platforms – Q1 2026 Corporate Update Call

Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
U.S./Canada Toll-Free: 1-877-407-0792
International: 1-201-689-8263

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Please dial in at least 10 minutes before the start of the call to ensure timely participation.

A replay of the call will be available through June 11, 2026. To access the replay, please dial 1-844-512-2921 within the United States and Canada or 1-412-317-6671 internationally and enter Access ID 13760591.

A webcast replay will also be available at the following link:
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Release – Direct Digital Holdings Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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    HOUSTON, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRCT) (“Direct Digital Holdings” or the “Company”), a leading advertising and marketing technology platform operating through its companies Orange 142, LLC (“Orange 142”) and Colossus Media, LLC (“Colossus SSP”), today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

    Mark D. Walker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We remain focused on organically growing our sales pipeline by enhancing how we reach and support customers across a broader set of go‑to‑market channels. Alongside product innovation initiatives such as Ignition+, our sales teams are seeing encouraging engagement through expanded enterprise outreach, diversified combination of enterprise sales, inside and outside sales efforts, and new distribution and lead‑generation channels. This multi‑channel approach is broadening our reach, improving sales efficiency, and positioning us to drive more consistent, scalable growth over time.”

    Keith Smith, President, commented, “With a more streamlined operating model and a clearer focus on our core strengths, we believe we are positioned to thoughtfully evaluate strategic opportunities that could complement our existing platform. While our primary focus remains execution and organic growth, we continually assess potential partnerships or acquisitions that align with our long‑term objectives and shareholder value creation.”

    First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

    • Revenue of $6.7 million decreased 18% compared to $8.2 million in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease in revenue was driven primarily by a $2.0 million decrease in spending by demand side platform (“DSP”) customers during the first quarter of 2026.
    • Gross profit was $2.3 million, or 34% of revenue, compared to $2.4 million, or 29% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2025.
    • Operating expenses of $5.5 million decreased 13% compared to $6.3 million in the first quarter of 2025.
    • Operating loss was $3.3 million, compared to $3.9 million in the first quarter of 2025.
    • Net loss was $5.6 million compared to net loss of $5.9 million in the first quarter of 2025.
    • Adjusted EBITDA(1) loss improved to $2.6 million .in the first quarter of 2026 compared to a loss of $3.0 million in the first quarter of 2025.
    • As of March 31, 2026, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $0.8 million compared to $0.7 million as of December 31, 2025.

    Diana Diaz, Chief Financial Officer, commented, “We continue to manage the business with a strong emphasis on capital discipline, liquidity, and cost control as we navigate our next phase of execution. While our focus remains on operating performance and organic progress, we believe it is important to retain flexibility to evaluate strategic opportunities that are consistent with our long‑term objectives, provided they meet our financial and risk‑return thresholds.”

    Conference Call and Webcast Details

    Direct Digital Holdings will host a conference call on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2026 financial results. The live webcast and replay can be accessed at https://ir.directdigitalholdings.com/news-events/ir-calendar. Please access the website at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot access the webcast, a replay will be available at https://ir.directdigitalholdings.com/.

    (1)“Adjusted EBITDA” is a non-GAAP financial measure. The section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below describes our usage of non-GAAP financial measures and provides reconciliations between historical GAAP and non-GAAP information contained in this press release.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws that are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties. We use words such as “could,” “would,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “likely,” “believe,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project” and other similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, but not all forward-looking statements include these words. All of our forward-looking statements involve estimates and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the information described under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (the “Form 10-K”) and subsequent periodic and or current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

    The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience and our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. As you read and consider this press release, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond our control) and assumptions.

    Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect our actual operating and financial performance and cause our performance to differ materially from the performance expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. We believe these factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the ability to realize the benefit of our strategic shift to focusing on driving digital marketing spend among historical buyers of managed advertising campaigns and new enterprise customers; the restrictions and covenants imposed upon us by our credit facilities; the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, which may hinder our ability to obtain future financing; our ability to secure additional financing to meet our capital needs; our ability to maintain compliance with the listing standards of the Nasdaq Capital Market; any significant fluctuations caused by our high customer concentration; risks related to non-payment by our clients; reputational and other harms caused by our failure to detect advertising fraud; operational and performance issues with our platform, whether real or perceived, including a failure to respond to technological changes or to upgrade our technology systems; restrictions on the use of third-party “cookies,” mobile device IDs or other tracking technologies, which could diminish our platform’s effectiveness; unfavorable publicity and negative public perception about our industry, particularly concerns regarding data privacy and security relating to our industry’s technology and practices, and any perceived failure to comply with laws and industry self-regulation; our failure to manage our growth effectively; the difficulty in identifying and integrating any future acquisitions or strategic investments; any changes or developments in legislative, judicial, regulatory or cultural environments related to information collection, use and processing; challenges related to our clients that are destination marketing organizations and that operate as public/private partnerships; any strain on our resources or diversion of our management’s attention as a result of being a public company; the intense competition of the digital advertising industry and our ability to effectively compete against current and future competitors; any significant inadvertent disclosure or breach of confidential and/or personal information we hold, or of the security of our or our customers’, suppliers’ or other partners’ computer systems; as a holding company, we depend on distributions from Direct Digital Holdings, LLC (“DDH LLC”) to pay our taxes, expenses (including payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement) and any amount of any dividends we may pay to the holders of our common stock; any failure by us to maintain or implement effective internal controls or to detect fraud; and other factors and assumptions discussed in our Form 10-K and subsequent periodic and current reports we may file with the SEC.

    Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of these assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual operating and financial performance may vary in material respects from the performance projected in these forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances, and we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. New factors that could cause our business not to develop as we expect emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Further, we cannot assess the impact of each currently known or new factor on our results of operations or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

    About Direct Digital Holdings

    Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT) is an end-to-end, AI-powered advertising technology and media solutions provider. The Company combines advanced technology with award-winning media and marketing expertise to enhance reach and drive performance for brands, agencies, and publishers of all sizes. Through Orange 142, a leading digital marketing and advertising agency, the Company delivers customized, audience-focused campaigns that enable mid-market and enterprise companies to achieve measurable results across programmatic, search, social, CTV, influencer marketing, and more. The Company also provides curated access to premium digital media inventory through its proprietary media-buying platform. With expertise across high-growth sectors—including Energy, Higher Education, Travel & Tourism, and Financial Services—Direct Digital Holdings helps brands reach and engage audiences more effectively across the evolving digital media ecosystem.

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    Investors:
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    Walter Frank/Jennifer Belodeau
    (203) 972-9200
    [email protected]

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    Release – Snail, Inc. Sets First Quarter 2026 Conference Call for Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET

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    CULVER CITY, Calif., May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, will hold a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

    Snail, Inc. management will host the conference call and webcast, followed by a question-and-answer period. Participants may listen to the live webcast and replay via the link here or on the Company’s investor relations website at https://investor.snail.com/.

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

    Investor Contact:
    John Yi and Steven Shinmachi
    Gateway Group, Inc.
    949-574-3860
    [email protected]

    Release – The Vitamin Shoppe to Add Shakeology by BODi in Retail Locations Nationwide

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    May 11, 2026

    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 in The Vitamin Shoppe nationwide later this year, significantly expanding access to one of the most successful brands in the nutrition category. The launch into The Vitamin Shoppe, which has over 640 locations, builds on Shakeology’s entry into retail, with the product launching soon in more than 80 Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the U.S.

    The Vitamin Shoppe to add Shakeology by BODi in retail locations nationwide.

    The Vitamin Shoppe to add Shakeology by BODi in retail locations nationwide.

    BODi pioneered the protein and superfood shake category with the creation of Shakeology in 2009, providing a simple way to get vital nutrients from fruits, vegetables, and superfoods in a single 160-calorie shake. The clinically studied nutrition drink has generated more than $4 billion in cumulative sales through direct-to-consumer channels and has delivered more than 1 billion servings.

    Through this retail partnership, Shakeology will be available at The Vitamin Shoppe locations across the U.S. in a convenient seven-serving bag format, priced at $34.99. The initial launch will include four flagship flavors: Chocolate Whey, Vanilla Whey, Chocolate Vegan, and Vanilla Vegan.

    “Shakeology has been a trusted nutrition solution for millions of people for almost two decades,” said Carl Daikeler, co-founder and CEO of BODi. “Expanding into The Vitamin Shoppe allows us to reach an even broader audience at a time when more consumers are becoming more proactive about their health and longevity by prioritizing high-quality nutrition. This is another important step in our goal to make Shakeology more accessible to more people.”

    The expansion into The Vitamin Shoppe builds on BODi’s broader retail strategy to expand distribution and meet growing demand for a proven, delicious, all-in-one nutrition solution. As a leading specialty retailer rooted in lifelong wellness since 1977, The Vitamin Shoppe offers a strong platform for Shakeology to reach new consumers through a curated assortment of premium products and a highly personalized in-store experience supported by knowledgeable Health Enthusiast associates.

    To find a Vitamin Shoppe location nearby, go to: https://locations.vitaminshoppe.com/. Shakeology can also be purchased directly on BODi.com where it’s available in additional flavors including Café Latté, Cookies & Creamy and Tropical Strawberry.

    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.

    To subscribe and shop, visit BODi.com. For company and investor information, please visit TheBeachbodyCompany.com.

    About The Vitamin Shoppe®

    Lifelong Wellness Starts Here™. The Vitamin Shoppe® is a global, omnichannel specialty retailer and wellness lifestyle Company with the mission of providing customers with the most trusted products, guidance, and services to support them on their journeys of lifelong wellness. Based in Secaucus, New Jersey, the Company offers a comprehensive assortment of nutritional solutions, including vitamins, minerals, sports nutrition, specialty supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, and green living products. In addition to carrying products from approximately 700 national brands, The Vitamin Shoppe offers products from its proprietary brands within its owned and wholesale channels, including: The Vitamin Shoppe®, Vthrive The Vitamin Shoppe®, BodyTech®, BodyTech® Elite, plnt®, ProBioCare®, True Athlete®, and Whole Health Rx™. In the U.S., the Company conducts business through over 640 company-operated retail stores under The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements™ banners and via its website, www.vitaminshoppe.com. Globally, The Vitamin Shoppe serves customers in select Asia, South America, and Central America markets through local omnichannel partners.

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    Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results

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    CALGARY, AB, May 8, 2026 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (TASE: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. InPlay’s unaudited interim financial statements and notes, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 will be available at “www.sedarplus.ca” and the Company’s website at “www.inplayoil.com“. An updated corporate presentation will be available on our website in due course.

    First Quarter 2026 Highlights:

    • Closed an oversubscribed offering of senior unsecured bonds for total gross proceeds of C$244 million maturing on December 15, 2030 at an attractive interest rate of 6.23%. InPlay has fully hedged all cashflows relating to the New Israeli Shekel denominated bonds over the next four years.
    • Achieved average quarterly production of 18,337 boe/d(1) (61% light crude oil and NGLs), a 102% increase from Q1 2025.
    • Improved light oil production to 8,813 bbl/d, a 157% increase from Q1 2025. Light crude oil weighting improved by 10% from Q1 2025 driving stronger per boe netbacks and returns.
    • Realized strong operating income of $45.6 million, a 117% increase from Q1 2025 and a 20% increase from Q4 2025. This resulted in an operating income profit margin(4) of 52%, an 11% improvement from Q4 2025.
    • Enhanced field operating netbacks(3) to $27.62/boe, an increase of 31% compared to Q4 2025.
    • Generated AFF(2) of $30.1 million ($1.08 per weighted average basic share(3)), an 80% increase from Q1 2025.
    • Returned $7.6 million to shareholders via monthly dividends (6.4% yield relative to current share price). Since November 2022, InPlay has distributed $75 million in dividends, including dividends declared to date in the second quarter.

    Message to Shareholders:

    The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and associated uncertainty has driven extreme and unprecedented volatility in oil and gas commodity prices. Concerns surrounding the largest oil supply shock in recent history has led to significantly higher crude oil prices. The Company believes this supply shortfall, combined with years of underinvestment and relatively modest global reserve additions compared to global consumption of approximately 38 billion barrels per year, supports a higher WTI pricing environment going forward relative to the ~US$60 WTI prices experienced in recent years.

    InPlay has maintained a smart and disciplined business approach through the previous US$60 WTI pricing environment, achieving one of the highest free cash flow yields amongst our peers, which is expected to increase materially in a US $70+ WTI price environment. This increase is anticipated to drive meaningful net debt reduction, further strengthening the Company’s ability to execute our strategy of disciplined organic growth coupled with our strong track-record of accretive acquisitions, while reinforcing our focus on Free Adjusted Funds Flow and delivering strong returns to shareholders. 

    Our strategically aligned relationship with Delek Group Ltd. (“Delek”), who have a solid track record of value creation in the oil and gas industry, puts us in an advantageous position to execute our strategy. This relationship has already created meaningful value through Delek’s support in facilitating the successful issuance of unsecured bonds on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (“TASE”). The bonds were issued at favorable rates and terms, and we are confident we will have continued access to this advantageous cost of capital resource going forward.

    During the first quarter, InPlay continued to build on the strong momentum generated from our transformational 2025 acquisition and results. The Company executed an active drilling program in the first quarter with five (5.0 net) Pembina Extended Reach Horizontal (“ERH”) wells drilled. The first two wells were brought on production in mid-February and have delivered strong results ahead of internal expectations. Initial production (“IP”) rates for these two wells were 333 boe/d (88% light oil and NGLs) per well over the first 60 days of production (45% above type curve) and they are currently producing at a rate of 278 boe/d (83% light oil and NGLs) per well. The last three wells were brought on production in April and are currently in the clean-up phase. These wells have delivered initial production (“IP”) rates of 351 boe/d (91% light oil and NGLs) per well over the first 27 days of production and are currently producing at a rate of 462 boe/d (90% light oil and NGLs) per well. To date, results indicate performance is significantly ahead of internal estimates.

    The Company was able to access the field early in the second quarter during spring break-up, allowing us to accelerate our capital program. Drilling operations recently finished three (3.0 net) ERH Pembina wells that are expected to be on-production in early June, approximately 40 days earlier than originally planned. Unlimited use of access roads that are owned and maintained by the Company and unrestricted entry to surface locations with minimal road bans in effect allowed us to advance drilling operations in response to the significantly improved crude oil commodity price environment. Given the Company’s financial flexibility and ability to quickly adjust operations, further modifications to upcoming capital programs can be made in response to changing market conditions.

    Driven by strong production exiting the first quarter, InPlay reiterates its 2026 average annual production guidance of 18,600 boe/d – 19,200 boe/d(1) (60% – 62% light oil and NGLs). The Company is now forecasting WTI prices to average US$81.50 for the remainder of the year (compared to our previous estimate of US$63.00). This results in an increase in AFF(2) from $125 million (mid-point) to $147 million (mid-point), with estimated FAFF(3) increasing from $55 million (mid-point) to $77 million (mid-point), equating to a FAFF yield(3) of 15% (mid-point). The Company’s leverage metrics are projected to remain strong with net debt to EBITDA(3) forecasted to be 1.1x for 2026 (mid-point).

    The Company continues to monitor the evolving pricing environment and remains focused on disciplined but flexible capital allocation and maintaining financial strength to support long-term sustainability and returns to shareholders.

    First Quarter 2026 Financial & Operations Overview:

    InPlay completed an active capital program during the first quarter investing $22.9 million in drilling five (5.0 net) Pembina ERH wells and related infrastructure. Operational execution remained strong during the quarter, with drilling and completion operations on budget and consistent with recent capital programs.  Some service equipment delays and unseasonably warm weather in March impacted completion operations on the three-well pad, resulting in a three-week delay in bringing these wells on production. The Company benefitted from new flush production coming on-line into a favorable oil pricing environment, with WTI prices averaging US $91.00 and US $98.06 in March and April respectively, compared to approximately US $62.50 during the first two months of 2026.

    Quarterly production averaged 18,337 boe/d(1) (61% light crude oil and NGLs), representing a 102% increase from the first quarter of 2025. Quarterly crude oil production averaged 8,813 bbl/d, a 157% increase from the first quarter of 2025. The Company forecasts an estimate of 3% – 5% of downtime per month, the first quarter was impacted by some extraordinary one-time events, resulting in incremental downtime of approximately 475 boe/d (47% light oil and NGLs). This included a severe windstorm in March which damaged power infrastructure affecting the Company’s core Pembina properties, resulting in downtime of approximately 300 boe/d (55% light oil and NGLs) for the quarter. The low-decline nature of the Company’s base production, combined with strong performance of recently drilled wells, continues to benefit the Company.

    Quarterly operating costs decreased on an absolute basis compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, but were slightly higher on a per boe basis reflecting the impact of fixed operating costs on per boe metrics due to production downtime from the one-time events described above. In addition, the Company performed service operations on five low-rate wells that have been offline for up to three years. At current crude oil prices, these wells are estimated to payout in 6 – 9 months and are anticipated to produce without issues for an additional 5 – 10 years with minimal decline. InPlay will look to complete similar well servicing operations in the upcoming months given the current pricing environment.  

    InPlay generated AFF of $30.1 million ($1.08 per basic share), representing an 80% increase from the first quarter of 2025. These results were achieved despite $5.5 million in realized hedging losses, primarily due to the significant increase in WTI in March relative to the hedges required by our first lien bank lenders to facilitate the acquisition in 2025. The Company has significantly less crude oil volumes hedged in the second half of 2026 and all of 2027 and intends to remain opportunistic with future hedging activity while monitoring the current backwardation in the WTI forward price curve. Details of the Company’s current hedges are provided in the “Hedging Summary” section of the Reader Advisories.

    During the quarter, InPlay paid dividends of $7.6 million to shareholders, representing a 6.1% yield relative to our current share price. Since November 2022, InPlay has distributed $75 million in dividends, including dividends declared to date in the second quarter.

    The Company realized a net loss of $34.6 million ($1.24 per basic share; $1.24 per diluted share), which includes a $39 million impact from the unrealized future mark-to-market value of the Company’s hedges required by our first lien bank lenders to facilitate our acquisition in 2025.

    Financial and Operating Results:

    On behalf of our employees, management team and Board of Directors, we thank our shareholders for their continued support and look forward to providing updates on our progress throughout the year.

    For further information please contact:

    Doug Bartole
    President and Chief Executive Officer            
    InPlay Oil Corp.
    Telephone: (587) 955-0632    		Kevin Leonard
    Vice President Corporate & Business Development
    InPlay Oil Corp.
    Telephone: (587) 955-0635
    Notes:
    1.See “Production Breakdown by Product Type” at the end of this press release.
    2.Capital management measure. See “Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures” contained within this press release.
    3.Supplementary financial measure. See “Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures” contained within this press release.
    4.Non-GAAP financial measure or ratio that does not have a standardized meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and GAAP and therefore may not be comparable with the calculations of similar measures for other companies. Please refer to “Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures” contained within this press release and in our most recently filed MD&A.

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    For further information please contact: Doug Bartole, President and Chief Executive Officer, InPlay Oil Corp., Telephone: (587) 955-0632; Kevin Leonard, Vice President Corporate & Business Development, InPlay Oil Corp., Telephone: (587) 955-0635

    Release – Kratos Names Odon, Indiana as Home of New Hypersonic Test Facility

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    PDF VersionOnce Complete, Kratos’ Arc Jet and Laser Facility’s Multi-Domain Test Capability is Expected to Accelerate Hypersonic Materials Development for Decades, Advancing U.S. Defense Infrastructure

    SAN DIEGO, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in defense, national security, and global markets, announced today that it has selected Odon, Indiana, as the future home of its new mid-tier coupled arc jet and laser facility. The site selection represents a major milestone for Project Helios following the company’s prior announcement of award to design and build the new test capability.

    After an extensive, multi-state review, Kratos determined that Odon, Indiana, best meets the technical and operational requirements for the Project. Kratos expresses its enthusiasm for joining the local community and contributing to the region’s growing role in the nation’s defense industrial base.

    “This was a highly competitive process with several strong candidate locations,” said Michael Johns, Senior Vice President at Kratos. “Kratos continues to lean forward to support our critical defense infrastructure and partner with communities, like Odon, that share our passion for serving our nation. We deeply appreciate the support we received from local and state leadership throughout the selection process. Their commitment to fostering advanced technology development played a key role in this decision.”

    Project Helios is driven by a set of core design priorities that advance both technical capability and national security objectives. The program provides a critical bridge between laboratory material development and fielded system applications, enabling more efficient transition of hypersonic materials into operational use. It expands the nation’s aerothermal testing bandwidth to support growing defense demands, while delivering higher-throughput, cost-effective evaluation at scale. At the same time, Project Helios reflects Kratos’ long-term commitment to collaboration, innovation, and investment in the infrastructure necessary to sustain and strengthen national defense capabilities.

    The new facility is being designed to address critical gaps in the current U.S. test infrastructure by providing aerothermal testing for materials used on hypersonic systems at an accessible scale. Once complete, the Odon-based capability will complement existing national test ranges and increase access to vital material evaluation resources for all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and Department of War.

    “We are grateful for the outstanding partnership from Indiana’s leadership and our utility collaborators, including Utilities District of Western Indiana and Hoosier Energy,” said Dave Carter, President of Kratos’ Defense and Rocket Support Services Division. “Their proactive engagement was invaluable as we determined the best home for this critical capability, which we are excited to make available to the defense community. We look forward to a long and productive presence in the region.”

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

    Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
    Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Kratos and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Kratos undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Kratos believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Kratos in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kratos for the year ended December 28, 2025, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the SEC by Kratos.

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    Claire Cantrell
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    Release – Aurania Closes Option Agreement with St-Georges to Jointly Advance the Thor Epithermal Gold Project in Iceland

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    May 08, 2026 7:00 AM EDT | Source: Aurania Resources Ltd.

    Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – May 8, 2026) – Aurania Resources Ltd. (TSXV: ARU) (OTCQB: AUIAF) (FSE: 20Q) (“Aurania” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed the previously announced option agreement (the “Agreement”) dated April 27, 2026 (the “Execution Date”) with St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp (“St-Georges”) (CSE: SX), and its wholly owned subsidiary Iceland Resources ehf (“IR”), to work collaboratively to define and execute a phased exploration program aimed at advancing the Thormodsdalur gold project (“Thor’s Valley” or the “Project”), towards initial modern resource definition. Please see the Company’s press release dated April 28, 2026 for further details on the Project and the Agreement.

    Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Aurania issued to St. Georges 988,359 common shares (the “Shares”) at a deemed price per Share of C$0.2068 for a total value of C$204,375 (US$150,000). The deemed price per Share is equal to the volume weighted average price of the Shares on each business day commencing on the Execution Date and ending on the last business day prior to the closing date of the Agreement. The Shares issued to St. Georges are subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance.

    To exercise the option to earn a 70% interest in the Project (the “First Option”), Aurania must incur exploration expenditures of US$5 million over four years as follows:

    • At least US$500,000 prior to the first anniversary of the Execution Date;
    • At least US$1,000,000 prior to the second anniversary of the Execution Date;
    • At least US$1,500,000 prior to the third anniversary of the Execution Date;
    • At least US$2,000,000 prior to the fourth anniversary of the Execution Date;

    Upon completing the First Option, St-Georges will have the option to choose between maintaining a 30% interest in the Project through a joint venture or retain an up to 3% net smelter return royalty on the Project (the “Royalty”), with such Royalty to be reduced as necessary such that the aggregate royalty burden on the Project shall not exceed 3%, inclusive of any pre-existing NSR royalties. In the event the Royalty is granted, Aurania shall have the right to repurchase 1% of the Royalty for US$1,500,000, in cash or Shares (subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange if the buy back will be made in Shares), at Aurania’s sole discretion, at any time prior to the one year anniversary of commercial production at the Project.

    If St. Georges elects to retain the Royalty, Aurania will have the right, in its sole discretion, to increase its interest in the Project to 100% by incurring an additional US$2,000,000 of exploration expenditures prior to the 5th anniversary of the Execution Date.

    About St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp.
    St-Georges develops new technologies and holds a diversified portfolio of assets and patent-pending Intellectual Property within several highly prospective subsidiaries including: EVSX, a leading North American advanced battery processing and recycling initiative; St-Georges Metallurgy, with metallurgical R&D and related IP, including processing and recovering high grade lithium from spodumene; Iceland Resources, with high grade gold exploration projects including the flagship Thor Project; H2SX, developing technology to convert methane into solid carbon and turquoise hydrogen; and Quebec exploration projects including the Manicouagan and Julie nickel, Copper and PGE critical mineral projects on Quebec’s North Shore, and Notre-Dame niobium Project in Lac St Jean.

    Information on St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. can be found on the company’s website at www.stgeorgesecomining.com. For all other inquiries: [email protected].

    About Iceland Resources
    Iceland Resources is an Icelandic mineral exploration company focused on early-stage precious metal projects, including Thormodsdalur. The company’s exploration strategy emphasizes systematic, data-driven evaluation of prospective targets in under-explored volcanic terrains.

    Information on Iceland Resources and technical reports are available at https://icelandresources.is/, as well as on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/icelandresources, and X (formerly Twitter) at https://x.com/Iceland_Res.

    About Aurania
    Aurania is a mineral exploration company engaged in the identification, evaluation, acquisition, and exploration of mineral property interests, with a focus on precious metals and critical energy in Europe and abroad.

    Information on Aurania and technical reports are available at www.aurania.com and www.sedarplus.ca, as well as on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/auranialtd/, X (formerly Twitter) at https://x.com/AuraniaLtd , and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurania-resources-ltd-.

    For further information, please contact:

    Carolyn Muir
    VP Corporate Development & Investor Relations
    Aurania Resources Ltd.
    (416) 367-3200
    [email protected]

    Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

    This news release contains forward-looking information as such term is defined in applicable securities laws, which relate to future events or future performance and reflect management’s current expectations and assumptions. The forward-looking information includes: statements regarding the terms of the Agreement, earn-in requirements, anticipated exploration programs, timing of activities, the potential to advance the Project, Aurania’s objectives, goals or future plans, statements, exploration results, potential mineralization, the tonnage and grade of mineralization which has the potential for economic extraction and processing, the merits and effectiveness of known process and recovery methods, the corporation’s portfolio, treasury, management team and enhanced capital markets profile, the estimation of mineral resources, exploration, timing of the commencement of operations, the commencement of any drill program and estimates of market conditions. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to Aurania, including the assumption that there will be no material adverse change in metal prices, all necessary consents, licenses, permits and approvals will be obtained, including various local government licenses and the market. Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ materially from those expected. Risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking information include, among other things: failure to achieve the anticipated results, incorrect assumptions made in the initial evaluation of the Project, failure to identify mineral resources; failure to convert estimated mineral resources to reserves; the inability to complete a feasibility study which recommends a production decision; the preliminary nature of metallurgical test results; the inability to recover and process mineralization using known mining methods; the presence of deleterious mineralization or the inability to process mineralization in an environmentally acceptable manner; commodity prices, supply chain disruptions, restrictions on labour and workplace attendance and local and international travel; a failure to obtain or delays in obtaining the required regulatory licenses, permits, approvals and consents; an inability to access financing as needed; a general economic downturn, a volatile stock price, labour strikes, political unrest, changes in the mining regulatory regime governing Aurania; a failure to comply with environmental regulations; a weakening of market and industry reliance on precious metals and base metals; and those risks set out in the Company’s public documents filed on SEDAR+. Aurania cautions the reader that the above list of risk factors is not exhaustive. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.

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    Release – SKYX Announces Corporate Update Call

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    Company to Provide Corporate Updates including New Developments, First Quarter 2026 Overview and Financial Results; Conference Call to be Held on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time

    May 07, 2026 08:37 ET  | Source: SKYX Platforms Corp.

    MIAMI, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a SKYX Technologies) (the “Company” or “SKYX”), a highly disruptive advanced smart home and AI platform technology company with over 100 pending and issued patents globally and 60 lighting and home décor websites, with a mission to make homes and buildings become safe and smart as the new standard, announces today that it will host a Corporate Update call and present the first quarter 2026 overview and financial results. The conference call will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

    SKYX Participating Members will Include:

    • Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman
    • Lenny Sokolow, CEO
    • Steve Schmidt, SKYX President, (Former CEO of Nielsen Data Corporation and former President of Office Depot International)
    • Marc Boisseau, CFO

    SKYX Platforms – Q1 2026 Corporate Update Call

    Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
    Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
    U.S./Canada Toll-Free: 1-877-407-0792
    International: 1-201-689-8263

    Call me™ Link for Instant Telephone Access:
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    Webcast Link: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1762924&tp_key=b91980d74a

    Please dial in at least 10 minutes before the start of the call to ensure timely participation.

    A replay of the call will be available through June 11, 2026. To access the replay, please dial 1-844-512-2921 within the United States and Canada or 1-412-317-6671 internationally and enter Access ID 13760591.

    A webcast replay will also be available at the following link:
    https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1762924&tp_key=b91980d74a

    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 smart home and AI 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://skyplug.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements made in this press release are not based on historical facts but are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “evaluate,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target” “view,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements reflect the Company’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which have outcomes difficult to predict and may be outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully launch, commercialize, develop additional features and achieve market acceptance of its products and technologies and integrate its products and technologies with third-party platforms or technologies; the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of its products and technologies as a standard feature, including their use in homes, hotels, offices and cruise ships; the Company’s ability to capture market share; the Company’s estimates of its potential addressable market and demand for its products and technologies; the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to support its operations as needed, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to execute on any sales and licensing or other strategic opportunities; the possibility that any of the Company’s products will become National Electrical Code (NEC)-code or otherwise code mandatory in any jurisdiction, or that any of the Company’s current or future products or technologies will be adopted by any state, country, or municipality, within any specific timeframe or at all; risks arising from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other collaborations; the Company’s ability to attract and retain key executives and qualified personnel; guidance provided by management, which may differ from the Company’s actual operating results; the potential impact of unstable market and economic conditions on the Company’s business, financial condition, and stock price; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. There can be no assurance as to any of the foregoing matters. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.

    Investor Relations Contacts:

    Jeff Ramson
    PCG Advisory
    [email protected]

    Ronald A. Both
    Encore Investor Relations
    [email protected]

    Release – Cadrenal Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Phase 3 Development Update on CAD-1005 Following End-of-Phase 2 Meeting with FDA

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    Official FDA meeting minutes and Phase 2 data provide guidance on the pivotal Phase 3 registration path for CAD-1005 in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)

    PONTE VEDRA, Fla., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and provided a corporate update highlighting continued progress in its CAD-1005 program for HIT. The Company has now received the official minutes from its End-of-Phase 2 (EOP2) meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which provided guidance on key elements of the planned pivotal Phase 3 registration trial for CAD-1005, Cadrenal’s investigational first-in-class 12-lipoxygenase (12-LOX) inhibitor being developed to treat suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). Based on this feedback and Phase 2 data, Cadrenal plans to advance directly to a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 added to standard-of-care anticoagulation in patients with HIT.

    Recent Highlights

    • Received official FDA EOP2 meeting minutes providing guidance on protocol design, study population, dosing, background therapy, exposure, safety database, and the primary endpoint of new or worsening thrombotic events.
    • After considering FDA feedback on a pivotal registration study, Cadrenal plans to advance directly to a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 added to the current standard of care for patients with HIT.
    • Planned pivotal Phase 3 study, the first randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled registration trial in HIT, will evaluate CAD-1005 in approximately 120 patients across clinical centers worldwide and is intended to support a projected NDA submission in 2029.
    • Primary endpoint, centrally adjudicated, is expected to be the incidence of new or worsening thrombotic events in patients with Serotonin Release Assay (SRA)-confirmed HIT, with at least one planned interim analysis.
    • Phase 2 data showed an absolute reduction of more than 25% in thrombotic events when CAD-1005 was added to standard anticoagulant therapy, supporting the continued advancement of CAD-1005 as Cadrenal’s near-term development priority.
    • Continues to position CAD-1005 as a first-in-class, selective 12-LOX inhibitor and the only treatment in clinical development that targets the underlying immune drivers of HIT, supported by Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the FDA and by orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency.

    “With the official EOP2 meeting minutes now in hand, we believe the registration path for CAD-1005 in HIT is clearly defined,” commented Quang X. Pham, Chairman & CEO. “The FDA’s guidance on trial design and the primary endpoint of new or worsening thrombotic events reinforces our confidence in advancing directly to a pivotal Phase 3 study. We believe CAD-1005 has the potential to be the first new therapy for HIT in more than two decades.”

    First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

    Research and development expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, were $0.8 million compared to $1.7 million for the same period in 2025. General and administrative expenses were $1.7 million compared to $2.3 million for the same period in 2025. Total operating expenses were $2.5 million compared to $3.9 million for the same period in 2025. Cadrenal reported a net loss of $2.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $3.8 million for the same period in 2025.

    As of March 31, 2026, Cadrenal had cash and cash equivalents of $2.3 million. Subsequent to quarter end, on April 1, 2026, the Company completed a $2.5 million financing, providing additional capital to support near-term development activities. The Company continues to evaluate financing and strategic alternatives to support its planned clinical development activities, including the anticipated pivotal Phase 3 trial of CAD-1005 in HIT.

    The Company is advancing Phase 3 readiness activities, including protocol finalization, and expects to provide further updates in the coming quarters.

    About Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc.

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

    The Company’s broader pipeline includes tecarfarin, a late-stage oral vitamin K antagonist designed to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from blood clots in patients requiring chronic anticoagulation, including those with end-stage kidney disease and those with left ventricular assist devices, and frunexian, a parenteral Factor XIa inhibitor intended for use in acute hospital settings.

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

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    Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potentially,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding continued progress in its CAD-1005 program for HIT ; plans to advance directly to a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 added to standard-of-care anticoagulation in patients with HIT; the planned pivotal Phase 3 study being the first randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled registration trial in HIT; the Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 in approximately 120 patients across clinical centers worldwide; the trial supporting a projected NDA submission in 2029; the incidence of new or worsening thrombotic events in patients with Serotonin Release Assay (SRA)-confirmed HIT being the primary endpoint of the trial; the trial having at least one planned interim analysis; continuing to position CAD-1005 as a first-in-class, selective 12-LOX inhibitor and the only treatment in clinical development that targets the underlying immune drivers of HIT; the registration path for CAD-1005 in HIT being clearly defined; and CAD-1005 having the potential to be the first new therapy for HIT in more than two decades. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the ability to raise sufficient capital to continue progress of CAD-1005; the ability to advance directly to a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 added to standard-of-care anticoagulation in patients with HIT; the ability to successfully design and complete the Phase 3 study and derive the results needed for an NDA submission: and the other risk factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including subsequent periodic reports on Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and, except as required by federal securities laws, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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    Release – Shakeology by BODi Enters Retail Stores Nationwide, Marking a Major Expansion in the Company’s Nutrition-Led Strategy

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    May 7, 2026

    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.

    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.

    To subscribe and shop, visit BODi.com. For company and investor information, please visit TheBeachbodyCompany.com.

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    Release – Kelly Reports First-Quarter 2026 Earnings

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    May 7, 2026

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    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, down 10.7% 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.

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    Release – Codere Online Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2026

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    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.

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    Release – 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results

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    May 07, 2026

    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.
    1. 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.

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