Month: September 2026

FORM 8.3

IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL

OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER
RULES, 2022 BY PERSONS WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE

1.      KEY INFORMATION

(a)   Full name of discloser	Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP
(b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a) The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
(c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree	DCC plc
(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree (Note 1)
(e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure	17/09/2026
(f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser also making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”	No

2.      INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS

If there are interests and short positions to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2 for each additional class of relevant security.

Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)
(Note 2)

Class of relevant security (Note 3)	€0.25 Ordinary Shares (ISIN – IE0002424939)
	Interests		Short positions
	Number	%	Number	%
(1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled
(2)   Cash-settled derivatives	1,670,372	1.96%
(3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/ sell
Total	1,670,372	1.96%

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of options including rights to subscribe for new securities and any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8.

3.      DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE (Note 4)

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

(a)      Purchases and sales

Class of relevant security

Purchase/sale

Number of securities

Price per unit (Note 5)

(b)      Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. CFD	Nature of dealing	Number of reference securities (Note 6)	Price per unit
€0.25 Ordinary Shares	CFD	Increasing a long position	130,000	GBP 63.6500

(c)      Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

(i)      Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant security

Product description e.g. call option

Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc.

Number of securities to which option relates (Note 6)

Exercise price per unit

Type e.g. American, European etc.

Expiry date

Option money paid/ received per unit

(ii)      Exercise

Class of relevant security

Product description e.g. call option

Exercising/ exercised against

Number of securities

Exercise price per unit (Note 5)

(d)      Other dealings (including transactions in respect of new securities) (Note 3)

Class of relevant security

Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion, exercise

Details

Price per unit (if applicable) (Note 5)

4.      OTHER INFORMATION

(a)      Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer. Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

(b)      Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Full details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding between the person disclosing and any other person relating to the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option referred to on this form or relating to the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative referred to on this form is referenced. If none, this should be stated.

(c)        Attachments

Is a Supplemental Form 8 attached?

NO

Date of disclosure	18/09/2026
Contact name	Alex McMillan
Telephone number	646 282 5805

Public disclosures under Rule 8.3 of the Rules must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

NOTES ON FORM 8.3

1.      See the definition of “connected fund manager” in Rule 2.2 of Part A of the Rules.

2.      See the definition of “interest in a relevant security” in Rule 2.5 of Part A of the Rules and see Rule 8.6(a) and (b) of Part B of the Rules.

3.      See the definition of “relevant securities” in Rule 2.1 of Part A of the Rules.

4.      See the definition of “dealing” in Rule 2.1 of Part A of the Rules.

5.      If the economic exposure to changes in the price of securities is limited, for example, by virtue of a stop loss arrangement relating to a spread bet, full details must be given.

6.      See Rule 2.5(d) of Part A of the Rules.

7.      If details included in a disclosure under Rule 8 are incorrect, they should be corrected as soon as practicable in a subsequent disclosure. Such disclosure should state clearly that it corrects details disclosed previously, identify the disclosure or disclosures being corrected, and provide sufficient detail for the reader to understand the nature of the corrections. In the case of any doubt, the Panel should be consulted.

For full details of disclosure requirements, see Rule 8 of the Rules. If in doubt, consult the Panel.

References in these notes to “the Rules” are to the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules, 2022.

Schindellegi, Switzerland – 18 September 2026

Trifork Group AG
Company announcement no. 55/2026

Reporting of transactions made by persons discharging managerial responsibilities

1.	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a)	Name	Jørn Larsen
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	CEO
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Trifork Group AG
b)	LEI	8945004BYZKXPESTBL36
4.1	Details of the transaction(s)
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Shares ISIN CH1111227810
b)	Nature of the transaction	Sale
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		107.00 106.50 106.50	345 1,029 1,003
d)	Aggregated information — Aggregated volume — Price	Total volume: 2,377 Average price: DKK 106.57 Total value: DKK 253,323
e)	Date of the transaction	15 September 2026 16 September 2026 17 September 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Nasdaq Copenhagen (XCSE)

Contact
Frederik Svanholm, Group Investment Director, frsv@trifork.com, +41 79 357 7317

About Trifork Group
Trifork (Nasdaq Copenhagen: TRIFOR) is a global technology company specializing in designing, building, and operating advanced software for enterprise and public sector customers. With 1,118 FTEs across 16 countries, Trifork serves as an end-to-end technology partner to organizations in complex and regulated industries, including public administration, healthcare, financial services, energy, and aviation.

Learn more at trifork.com

Attachment

• CA_55_2026_PDMR

• 189 hotels across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Morocco, Egypt, South Africa and India receive the MICHELIN Key distinction
• 9 Hotels Receive the Three MICHELIN Keys
• 2 Properties Recognised Among the MICHELIN Guide’s Four Special Awards

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The MICHELIN Guide has unveiled its 2026 MICHELIN Key selection, recognising 2,832 hotels worldwide for exceptional stays. Following months of anonymous inspections, the global selection welcomes nearly 470 newly distinguished hotels across 79 destinations, reflecting a hospitality landscape shaped by increasingly immersive, personalised and experiential stays.

Across the Middle East, Africa and India, 189 hotels across 11 destinations have been awarded MICHELIN Keys, bringing together an increasingly diverse hospitality landscape, from landmark city hotels and historic palaces to desert retreats, safari lodges, contemporary resorts and intimate properties shaped by their surroundings.

Of the 189 hotels selected, 130 receive One MICHELIN Key, 50 receive Two MICHELIN Keys and 9 receive the highest distinction of Three MICHELIN Keys.

More than a measure of luxury, the 2026 selection reflects the different ways a hotel can create an exceptional stay: through architecture and design, a distinctive personality, deeply considered service, a strong connection to its setting or an experience that gives travellers a reason to discover a destination.

From Desert Landscapes to Historic Palaces: A Hospitality Landscape Shaped by Place

The 2026 selection reflects a broader evolution in hospitality, with distinctive design, immersive experiences and a stronger sense of place increasingly shaping the way travellers experience a destination.

That diversity is particularly visible across the region.

In Saudi Arabia, 17 hotels receive MICHELIN Keys, including Desert Rock Resort, which receives Three MICHELIN Keys as well as the MICHELIN Guide Architecture & Design Award. Set within the Hijaz Mountains, the property is recognised for its striking integration with the surrounding landscape.

The United Arab Emirates receives 25 MICHELIN Keys, including a Three MICHELIN Keys distinction for Atlantis The Royal, Dubai, while Qatar has 11 Key hotels. The wider Gulf selection also includes three Key hotels in Bahrain, 3 in Oman and 2 in Kuwait, alongside 5 hotels in Jordan.

In Morocco, 31 hotels receive MICHELIN Keys, including Three MICHELIN Key properties Kasbah Tamadot and La Mamounia, reflecting the country’s distinctive blend of architecture, heritage, landscape and contemporary hospitality. Egypt adds 13 MICHELIN Key hotels to the regional selection, including 2 Two MICHELIN Key properties, further expanding the recognition of the region’s diverse hospitality offering.

Further south, South Africa has 32 MICHELIN Key hotels, including 3 Three MICHELIN Key properties. Londolozi Game Reserve also receives the MICHELIN Guide Local Gateway Award, recognising its distinctive connection to its setting and its approach to hospitality.

India has the largest number of MICHELIN Key hotels among the 11 destinations in this regional selection, with 47 properties recognised. Two historic properties, Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad and Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, receive Three MICHELIN Keys, bringing the distinction to 2 of India’s most distinctive palace hotels.

Together, the selection demonstrates the breadth of hospitality being recognised by the MICHELIN Guide, where an exceptional stay can take many forms and where individuality, character and a meaningful relationship with place are central to the experience.

Nine Hotels Receive the MICHELIN Guide’s Highest Hotel Distinction

Among the 189 hotels recognised across the 11 destinations, 9 receive Three MICHELIN Keys, the MICHELIN Guide’s highest hotel distinction.

The 2026 Three MICHELIN Key selection includes:

• Desert Rock Resort, Saudi Arabia
• Atlantis The Royal, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco
• La Mamounia, Morocco
• Royal Malewane, South Africa
• Delaire Graff Estate, South Africa
• Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa
• Taj Falaknuma Palace, India
• Taj Lake Palace, India

Together, these properties represent distinctly different interpretations of an extraordinary stay, spanning desert landscapes, safari experiences, historic palaces, destination resorts and landmark urban hospitality.

A Global Selection Reflecting a Changing Hospitality Landscape

The regional selection forms part of the MICHELIN Guide’s second global MICHELIN Key selection, which now includes 2,832 Key hotels worldwide, comprising 2,020 One-Key, 657 Two-Key and 155 Three-Key hotels.

Across the global selection, nearly 470 hotels have been newly distinguished, with MICHELIN Keys now spanning 79 destinations. The 2026 selection also sees the distinction introduced for the first time in 10 destinations, further expanding the MICHELIN Guide’s presence across the world of hospitality.

For Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, the continued expansion of the hotel selection reflects a rapidly evolving hospitality sector:

“This second global selection of the MICHELIN Keys reflects the extraordinary momentum driving the hospitality sector once again this year. With 470 newly distinguished establishments, we are witnessing a continuous upscaling of the offering, driven by even more creative and ambitious projects. All around the world, hoteliers are reinventing the stay experience through more immersive, personalized, and experiential concepts.

This capacity for innovation is expressed both in must-visit destinations and in emerging tourist markets. Often driven by visionary independent hotelkeepers, this evolution in concepts is now inspiring the industry as a whole. It is also supported by investments from major international groups, which are helping to accelerate this transformation. The 2026 selection thus celebrates the diversity, vitality, and excellence of an ever-evolving sector, one that continues to push the boundaries of the hospitality experience and invite travelers to discover new destinations.”

Two Regional Properties Among the MICHELIN Guide’s Four Special Awards

The 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection also includes four Special Awards recognising hotels whose distinctive approaches stood out to MICHELIN Guide inspectors.

Two of the four awards are represented within the Middle East and Africa selection.

The MICHELIN Guide Architecture & Design Award goes to Desert Rock Resort in Umluj, Saudi Arabia, recognised for its striking integration into the landscape of the Hijaz Mountains.

The MICHELIN Guide Local Gateway Award goes to Londolozi Game Reserve in Kruger, South Africa, highlighting a pioneering safari property with a longstanding connection to its landscape and the culture of the region.

The global selection also includes the MICHELIN Guide Wellness Award, presented to Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway in Germany, and the MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award, presented to Airelles Palladio Venice in Italy.

Selected Anonymously and Independently by MICHELIN Guide Inspectors

The MICHELIN Key is the hotel distinction awarded by the MICHELIN Guide, equivalent to the MICHELIN Star for restaurants. It highlights the most outstanding hotels within the MICHELIN Guide’s hotel selection.

MICHELIN Guide inspectors visit hotels anonymously and independently, assessing each property against five universal criteria:

• Excellence in architecture and interior design
• Quality and consistency of service
• Overall personality and character
• Value for the price
• A significant contribution to the neighbourhood or setting

One MICHELIN Key: A very special stay.

Two MICHELIN Keys: An exceptional stay.

Three MICHELIN Keys: An extraordinary stay.

The full 2026 MICHELIN Key selection is available across the MICHELIN Guide’s digital platforms, where travellers can explore the hotels, discover their MICHELIN Key distinctions and find inspiration for their next stay.

The 2026 MICHELIN Key Selection at a Glance

• 189 MICHELIN Key hotels across 11 destinations in the Middle East, Africa and India
• 130 One MICHELIN Key
• 50 Two MICHELIN Keys
• 9 Three MICHELIN Key
• 2,832 MICHELIN Key hotels worldwide
• 2,020 One MICHELIN Key hotels worldwide
• 657 Two MICHELIN Key hotels worldwide
• 155 Three MICHELIN Keys hotels worldwide

About the MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection

The MICHELIN Guide’s hotel selection is based on the work of its inspectors, who travel anonymously and independently to identify hotels offering outstanding experiences. The selection spans a wide range of properties, from historic landmarks and grand hotels to independent boutiques, remote retreats and innovative new openings.

The MICHELIN Key is the hotel distinction awarded by the MICHELIN Guide, equivalent to the MICHELIN Star for restaurants. Introduced in 2024 across 15 destinations in North America, Europe and Asia, the MICHELIN Key has since expanded into a global distinction.

Hotels are awarded One, Two or Three MICHELIN Keys, according to the level of experience they offer:

. One MICHELIN Key: A very special stay.

. Two MICHELIN Keys: An exceptional stay.

. Three MICHELIN Keys: An extraordinary stay.

About Michelin:

Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies, and healthcare. The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 175 countries and employs 122,600 people. (www.michelin.com).

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4685ff25-ec56-41e3-bf8c-b37729ef6178

 

CONTACT: Press Contact  

BPG Group
michelinguide@bpggroup.com

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Digital Currency X Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: DCX) (“DCX” or the “Company”), a digital asset treasury management company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with certain institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 23,809,530 Ordinary Shares (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) in a registered direct offering, together with accompanying Series A warrants and Series B warrants, at a combined purchase price of $0.21 per Ordinary Share (or pre-funded warrant) and accompanying warrants, for gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $5.0 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other estimated offering expenses.

Each Ordinary Share is being sold together with one Series A warrant and one Series B warrant. The Series A warrants are exercisable for Ordinary Shares, have an initial exercise price of $0.44 per Ordinary Share, are exercisable immediately upon issuance and will expire 5 years from the date of issuance. Each Series B warrant is exercisable for one unit consisting of (i) one Ordinary Share and (ii) one new Series A warrant to purchase one Ordinary Share on the same terms as the original Series A warrants. The Series B warrants have an initial exercise price of $0.21 per unit, are exercisable immediately upon issuance and will expire 30 days from the date of issuance. The exercise prices of the Series A and Series B Warrants are subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments in connection with share splits, share combinations, dividend distributions, subsequent equity sales and other corporate restructurings.

The offering is expected to close on or about September 21, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of this offering for working capital and general corporate purposes, which may include the acquisition, custody, holding, staking, management and disposition of digital assets and cryptocurrencies and related treasury and business operations, and the purchase of insurance coverage for the Company’s directors and officers.

Maxim Group LLC is acting as the sole placement agent in connection with the offering.

The securities sold in the offering are being offered pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-281314), which was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 16, 2024. The offering of the securities will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement that forms a part of such registration statement. A prospectus supplement relating to the securities offered in the offering will be filed by the Company with the SEC. When available, copies of the prospectus supplement relating to the offering, together with the accompanying prospectus, can be obtained at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or from Maxim Group LLC, 300 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, Attention: Syndicate Department, or via email at syndicate@maximgrp.com or telephone at (212) 895-3500.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

About Digital Currency X Technology

Digital Currency X Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: DCX) is a Cayman Islands exempted company headquartered in Hong Kong. Following the divestiture of its former China-based automotive business, the Company focuses on the digital asset sector, including on-chain data and information services provided through its DexTrader platform and digital asset treasury and ecosystem initiatives.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the completion, timing and size of the offering and the anticipated use of proceeds. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including whether the Company will consummate the offering on the anticipated terms or at all, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, prevailing market and other conditions, and the risks and uncertainties described under “Item 3.D. Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and in the Company’s other reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available at www.sec.gov. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Investor Relations Contact:

Matthew Abenante, IRC
President
Strategic Investor Relations, LLC
Tel: 347-947-2093
Email: matthew@strategic-ir.com

ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gray Media announced today the promotion of Tim Maloney to General Manager and Director of Sales of WBKO, the ABC, FOX, and CW affiliates serving Bowling Green and the surrounding South Central Kentucky region. The promotion takes effect September 21, 2026.

Tim has 20 years of experience in key sales and leadership roles at WBKO. He began his tenure at the station as an Account Executive and most recently served as Multi-Media Sales Manager, directing station revenue strategies and servicing local and regional business accounts. Prior to joining WBKO, Tim founded and operated a multi-location retail business.

Tim maintains an active presence in local civic affairs. He currently serves on the board of directors for Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky, where he previously served as Board Chairman, and holds an associate membership with the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he helps spearhead station events, fundraisers, and community initiatives that support active partnerships with more than 30 nonprofit organizations across the region.

Tim attended Xavier University and studied fine arts at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. We serve 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 101 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across the 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Gray Contact:

Sandy Breland, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, 404-266-8333

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Ress Life Investments A/S
Nybrogade 12
DK-1203 Copenhagen K
Denmark
CVR nr. 33593163
www.resslifeinvestments.com

To: Nasdaq Copenhagen
Date: 18 September 2026

Corporate Announcement 31/2026 – Dispute with Purchaser of Insurance Portfolio

On 30 April 2025, Ress Life Investments A/S (the “Company”) announced that it had entered into an agreement to sell its life insurance portfolio as per end of 2024 (the “Legacy Portfolio”) to a market counterparty. The transaction is completed in separate quarterly tranches until end Q3 2026.

As of 30 June 2026, the Company held a 25% ownership of the Legacy Portfolio. Furthermore, the Company is entitled to a share of the future payouts of the Legacy Portfolio (earn-out) which is included in the Company’s balance sheet as other receivables. As of 30 June 2026, the earn-out is valued at approx. USD 129 million.

Subsequent to the sale, at the request of the purchaser of the Legacy Portfolio, the Company entered into an amendment agreement allowing the purchaser to transfer the Legacy Portfolio to a newly formed, wholly-owned, banktruptcy remote subsidiary special purpose vehicle (the “SPV”). The obligations of the SPV are guaranteed by the parent company in the SPV’s group.

Subsequently, the Company has become aware of information indicating that the constituent documents of the SPV holding the Legacy Portfolio discussed were not consistent with the purchaser’s representations and that the SPV or its assets may have been pledged to a third party.

As a result, the Company has provided notice of termination of the purchase agreement and has filed complaints in United States courts against the purchaser of the Legacy Portfolio, the SPV, the parent company and other relevant parties alleging e.g. rescission, breach of contract, fraud and equitable relief to prevent asset transfers. The purchaser has also filed a claim against the Company seeking a declaratory judgment that the purchase agreement with the Company remains valid and binding.

Management has assessed the matter to be non-adjusting for the half-year financial statements as information has only arisen subsequent to the balance sheet date, and the Company and its fund manager are monitoring the matter closely as part of their on-going assessment of the recoverability and valuation of financial assets. The legal outcome, timeline for resolution and potential financial consequences of the matter remain uncertain at this stage.

Questions related to this announcement can be made to the company’s AIF-manager, Finserve Nordic AB.

Contact person:
Gustaf Hagerud
gustaf.hagerud@finserve.se
Tel + 46 736607242

SHELTON, Conn., Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) declared a cash dividend of 16 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on October 22, 2026, to stockholders of record on the close of business on October 2, 2026.

ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative safety solutions and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. Its leading brands include First Aid Only®, First Aid Central®, PhysiciansCare®, Spill Magic®, Westcott®, Clauss®, DMT®, Med-Nap®, Safety Made®, Elite® and My Medic®. For more information, visit www.acmeunited.com.

Forward Looking Statements

The Company may from time to time make written or oral “forward-looking statements” including statements contained in this report and in other communications by the Company, which are made in good faith pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to us. When used in this document, words like “may,” “might,” “will,” “except,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “potential,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from our current expectations.

Forward-looking statements in this report, including without limitation, statements related to the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may impact the Company’s business, operations and financial results.

These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the following: (i) changes in the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions, which may be made at any time at the discretion of the Company; (ii) the impact of uncertainties in global economic conditions, including the impact on the Company’s suppliers and customers; (iii) international trade policies and their impact on demand for our products and our competitive position, including the imposition of new tariffs or changes in existing tariff rates by the United States or foreign governments; (iv) the continuing adverse impact of inflation, including product costs, and interest rates; (v) potential adverse effects on the Company, its customers, and suppliers resulting from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; (vi) additional disruptions in the Company’s supply chains, whether caused by pandemics, natural disasters, including trucker shortages, strikes, port closures or otherwise; (vii) labor related costs the Company has and may continue to incur, including costs of acquiring and training new employees and rising wages and benefits; (viii) currency fluctuations; (ix) the Company’s ability to effectively manage its inventory in a rapidly changing business environment; (x) changes in client needs and consumer spending habits; (xi) the impact of competition; (xii) the impact of technological changes including, specifically, the growth of online marketing and sales activity; and (xiii) the Company’s ability to manage its growth effectively, including its ability to successfully integrate any business it might acquire; and (xiv) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CONTACT:	Paul G. Driscoll	Acme United Corporation	1 Waterview Drive	Shelton, CT 06484
		Phone: (203) 254-6060	FAX: (203) 254-6521