Month: September 2026

Survey finds that 59% of homeowners are concerned that local outages will become more common; 75% worry that growing number of data centers could contribute to future outages

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nearly three in five (59%) Americans are concerned about power outages becoming more common where they live, according to a new survey of 2,000 American homeowners conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN), America’s largest provider of home battery storage, solar, and home-to-grid power plants.

The survey results are being released to coincide with National Preparedness Month, reinforcing this year’s theme of “Americans Stand Ready.” Two-thirds of American homeowners reported already experiencing a power outage in 2026, and nearly three-quarters of those affected said they are worried they’ll experience another within the next year.

“Power outages are no longer something homeowners only think about when a major storm is approaching,” said Sunrun CEO Mary Powell. “Americans are concerned about the availability and reliability of their power supply and are seeking the peace of mind that comes from being prepared with home backup power for when the grid goes down.”

For homeowners who have already experienced an outage this year, their households experienced an average of three outages. And their most recent outage lasted an average of 5.5 hours, although some homeowners reported going without power for days.

Power Outage Reality Check

65% of homeowners surveyed believe power outages will occur the same as they do now or more frequently in the future, compared to just 16% who think they’ll become less frequent. Despite expecting an increased frequency of outages, many Americans are ready to admit just how not ready they are for when the lights go out.

Homeowners rated their “household preparedness” for a power outage at 6.6 out of 10 on average, and nearly half (47%) of homeowners said they have experienced a “power outage reality check” that made them realize they weren’t even close to being prepared.

Skepticism About Grid’s Ability To Meet Demand

Homeowners aren’t necessarily confident the power grid can keep pace with changing electricity demands. 75% are concerned that the growing number of data centers in the U.S. could play a role in future outages.

Adding to their fears about potential future outages, only a third (38%) are confident their local grid can reliably meet increased electricity demand from data centers.

When asked what poses the biggest threat to their area’s power reliability, homeowners overwhelmingly view severe storms as the primary threat. In fact, when combined with winter weather and extreme heat, weather-related events captured more than half of all respondents’ concerns.

48% of those who lost power at their home said they made a change to prepare for the next blackout. In terms of which improvement would make them feel most prepared for the next outage, 47% said a backup power source — the top answer by 18 points.

Power Outage Disruptions

The consequences of power outages go well beyond sitting in the dark. Among those who said they experienced an outage, the greatest disruptions included losing heating or cooling (57%), food spoilage (48%), and losing internet or cell service (44%).

Nearly one-third of homeowners (32%) have even sought shelter at the home of a family member, friend, or neighbor during an outage because that household still had electricity from the grid or a source of backup power.

The stakes were even higher for the 28% of homeowners who said someone in their household relies on electricity for a health-related need.

Among those households, electrically dependent needs included refrigerated prescription medications such as insulin (39%), CPAP machines (36%), oxygen equipment (30%), and medical monitoring devices such as glucose monitors (29%).

“A power outage can quickly become more than an inconvenience when it affects the essentials families rely on every day, from keeping food and medications refrigerated to maintaining a safe temperature at home,” Powell added. “Home battery storage paired with solar can provide greater energy resilience by helping keep critical parts of the home running when the grid goes down.”

Sunrun’s Solution For Families and the Grid

With the power grid aging, demand for electricity rising, and outages becoming more frequent, more and more Americans are seeking energy independence and protection from blackouts and rising energy rates. Serving more than 1.2 million customers nationwide, Sunrun leads the industry with home battery and solar energy systems without any upfront costs, enabling more families to affordably gain energy security.

Homeowners with a Sunrun battery-plus-solar system can comfortably power through extended grid outages without needing gasoline for a noisy generator or worrying about the limited capacity of portable storage devices. Sunrun’s whole-home battery storage capacity allows homeowners to run heating, air conditioning, and large appliances without interruption.

Even when the grid is operating normally, Sunrun’s home batteries empower homeowners to manage peak energy rates and achieve utility bill savings. By drawing daily on their own stored energy generated from their rooftop solar panels, homeowners can reduce the amount of costly energy they consume from the grid.

Sunrun’s unique solution doesn’t just benefit individual households. The battery systems also enable customers to support their local power grid through Sunrun’s distributed power plant programs. Customers are compensated for sharing energy with the grid during peak demand hours, helping control costs and prevent grid emergencies for all residents in their communities.

About Sunrun
Sunrun Inc. (Nasdaq: RUN) is America’s largest provider of home battery storage, solar, and home-to-grid power plants. As the pioneer of home energy systems offered through a no-upfront-cost subscription model, Sunrun empowers customers nationwide with greater energy control, security, and independence. Sunrun supports the grid by providing on-demand dispatchable power that helps prevent blackouts and lowers energy costs. Learn more at www.sunrun.com.

Media Contact
Wyatt Semanek
Sr. Director, Corporate Communications
press@sunrun.com

Investor & Analyst Contact
Patrick Jobin
SVP, Deputy CFO & Investor Relations Officer
investors@sunrun.com

Research methodology:
Talker Research conducted an online survey of 2,000 homeowners who have access to the internet from August 18 through 24, 2026; the survey was commissioned by Sunrun and administered and conducted by Talker Research. A link to the questionnaire can be found here.

To view the complete methodology as part of AAPOR’s Transparency Initiative, please visit the Talker Research Process and Methodology page.

Apollo Receives Minority Interest in Part of BMG’s Music Rights Portfolio; Equity Capital Enables BMG to Partially Repay Outstanding ABS Liabilities

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds and affiliates have provided a $1.25 billion equity capital solution to support the recently completed combination of BMG and Concord, bringing together two highly complementary businesses spanning music publishing, recorded music, theatrical rights and digital distribution. The combined company retains the BMG name and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Under the terms of the transaction, Apollo acquired a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary of BMG, which holds the legacy Concord ABS, backed by a catalog of over 1 million songs. Apollo’s equity investment enables BMG to repay certain outstanding ABS liabilities.

Apollo Partner Jamshid Ehsani said, “We are pleased to support the transformative combination of BMG and Concord through a tailored, non-dilutive equity investment that strengthens the combined company’s financial positioning as it enters this exciting next chapter. This transaction is indicative of Apollo’s growing role as a provider of high-grade capital solutions to leading corporations across an expanding range of industries and use cases, leveraging our scaled permanent capital base.”

BMG CEO Bob Valentine said, “The combination of BMG and Concord marks a defining moment in our company’s evolution. Apollo’s continued partnership and confidence in our strategy further strengthens our financial foundation and positions us to champion artists and songwriters, and to pursue global long-term growth opportunities. Together, we are building a stronger global music company with the scale, capabilities, and resources to capitalize on the opportunities ahead.”

Since 2022, Apollo has supported Concord’s issuance of over $4.5 billion of ABS debt through a long-term financing partnership. Over the past five years, Apollo has originated over $8 billion in music industry investments.

Deutsche Bank served as financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal counsel to Apollo. Goldman Sachs served as financial advisor to BMG, and DLA Piper and Davis Polk served as legal counsel to BMG on the transaction.

About Apollo
Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of June 30, 2026, Apollo had approximately $1.05 trillion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

About BMG
Founded in 2008, BMG is committed to building the world’s most trusted, forward-looking music company. Following its combination with Concord in 2026, BMG brings together global scale, deep expertise, technology and partnership to unlock new opportunities for creators while protecting and growing the long-term value and cultural impact of their work.

BMG’s repertoire includes works by iconic global artists, songwriters, composers, and playwrights, including will.i.am, Phil Collins, Tina Turner, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Evanescence, Kylie Minogue, Billie Holiday, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tennessee Williams, OneRepublic, Daddy Yankee, and Leonard Bernstein.

Headquartered in Nashville with 18 offices globally, BMG is privately held and part of Bertelsmann, the international media, services and education company, with a minority stake held by affiliates of Great Mountain Partners.

Contacts

For Apollo:
Noah Gunn
Global Head of Investor Relations
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0540
IR@apollo.com

Joanna Rose
Global Head of Corporate Communications
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0491
Communications@apollo.com

For BMG:
Kristal McKanders Dube
EVP, Corporate Communications
BMG
kristal.mckanders@bmg.com

SINGAPORE, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GCL Global Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq: GCL) (“GCL” or the “Company”), a leading provider of games and entertainment, today announced that the listing of its ordinary shares will be transferred to The Nasdaq Capital Market at the opening of business on September 18, 2026. The Company’s ordinary shares will continue to trade under the ticker symbol “GCL,” and its warrants will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “GCLWW.”

The transfer follows a deficiency notice dated March 17, 2026 the Company received regarding the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) (the “Minimum Bid Price Rule”). On September 16, 2026, the Company received written notification from Nasdaq advising the Company that it had been granted an additional 180 calendar days, or until March 15, 2027, to comply with the Minimum Bid Price Rule in connection with its application to transfer its listing to the Nasdaq Capital Market.

The transfer has no effect on the Company’s day-to-day business operations, financial condition, or reporting obligations under U.S. securities laws. The Company’s ordinary shares and warrants will continue to trade on Nasdaq without interruption.

About GCL Global Holdings

GCL Global Holdings Ltd. (“GCL”) is a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands (GCL together with its subsidiaries, the “GCL Group”). Through its operating subsidiaries, GCL Group unites people through its ecosystem of content and hardware in games and entertainment, enabling creators to deliver engaging experiences to gaming communities worldwide with a strategic focus on the rapidly expanding Asian gaming market.

Drawing on a deep understanding of gaming trends and market dynamics, GCL Group leverages its diverse portfolio of digital and physical content as well as multimedia peripherals to bridge cultures and reach a global audience by introducing Asian-developed IP across consoles and PCs. Learn more at https://www.gclglobalholdings.com/

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GCL Investor Relations:

Crocker Coulson
crocker.coulson@aumadvisors.com
(646) 652-7185

SINGAPORE, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) (“Genius Group”, “GNS” or the “Company”), a leading AI-powered education group, today announced that it will announce half year 2026 financial results on September 28, 2026, prior to market open.

Management will also provide updates on its AI-Powered Genius School, Genius Academy and Genius Resorts plans, Genius City model and progress, Dual Treasury strategy and status of current legal cases together with its half year 2026 financial results. The financial results are prepared on an auditor review basis.

About Genius Group

Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) is a global education group delivering AI powered, education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Genius Group serves 6 million users in over 100 countries through its Genius City model and online digital marketplace of AI training, AI tools and AI talent. It provides personalized, entrepreneurial AI pathways combining human talent with AI skills and AI solutions at the individual, enterprise and government level. To learn more, please visit geniusgroup.ai

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Statements made in this press release include 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. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will”, “plan,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” or comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties, many of which the Company cannot predict with accuracy and some of which the Company might not even anticipate and involve factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or suggested. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and are advised to consider the factors listed above together with the additional factors under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 20-F, as may be supplemented or amended by the Company’s Reports of a Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events, new information or otherwise. No information in this press release should be construed as any indication whatsoever of the Company’s future revenues, results of operations, or stock price.

Contacts

For enquiries, contact investor@geniusgroup.ai

Chief Revenue Officer Eric Appelman to present Hydrochemolytic™ Technology as a chemical recycling solution for polyolefin-rich waste plastics, with a focus on flexible and multilayer packaging, to PepsiCo global sustainability, packaging, and innovation teams

LONDON, Ontario, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (“Aduro” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ADUR) (TSX: ACT) (FSE: 9D5), a clean technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower-value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21st century, today announced that it has been invited to present at the second edition of the PepsiCo Sustainability Innovation Hub, taking place September 23, 2026, at Hábitat CDMX in Mexico City.

Highlights

• Aduro is one of 10 companies invited to participate in the second edition of the PepsiCo Sustainability Innovation Hub on September 23, 2026, at Hábitat CDMX in Mexico City.
• The event provides direct engagement with PepsiCo teams from LATAM and the broader global organization, including sustainability, packaging, innovation, and related technical and business functions.
• Eric Appelman, Chief Revenue Officer, will present Hydrochemolytic™ Technology (“HCT”) as a chemical recycling pathway for complex, polyolefin-rich flexible films and multilayer plastic packaging, formats that have limited compatibility with established recycling pathways.
• Participants are asked to address a defined PepsiCo challenge and present the proposed solution, potential value, economics, scalability, and possible areas for further exploration.
• The presentation will reference Aduro’s ongoing work with ECOCE in Mexico evaluating representative flexible and multilayer plastic feedstocks. The program is progressing through laboratory-scale HCT testing and, if results support progression, subsequent testing in the Company’s Next Generation Process (“NGP”) Pilot Plant.
• Technology development continues at Aduro’s NGP Pilot Plant in Canada, with operating data informing the design of the planned 10,000 metric-tonne-per-year first-of-a-kind (“FOAK”) industrial plant at Chemelot in the Netherlands.

The Innovation Hub brings external innovators into direct engagement with PepsiCo teams from LATAM and the broader global organization, including sustainability, packaging, innovation, and related technical and business functions. The event gives PepsiCo teams an opportunity to learn about emerging technologies, exchange perspectives with innovators and explore approaches relevant to packaging and other sustainability challenges.

Eric Appelman, Chief Revenue Officer of Aduro, will present HCT as a chemical recycling solution for polyolefin-rich waste plastics. HCT is being developed to convert polyethylene and polypropylene into hydrocarbon intermediates that can be returned to the plastics value chain and to expand the range of mixed waste streams suitable for chemical recycling.

Within this broader application, the presentation will focus on flexible films, multilayer plastic packaging, and other complex polyolefin-rich streams. These formats are engineered by combining materials to deliver properties such as barrier protection, strength, sealability and product protection. At end of life, however, tightly bonded layers and incompatible materials can make separation and conventional mechanical recycling challenging, affecting process efficiency and recyclate quality.

Aduro will reference its ongoing work with ECOCE in Mexico as technical context for its discussion of flexible and multilayer plastic packaging. ECOCE is a packaging collection and recycling association that includes PepsiCo among its members. The Aduro-ECOCE program is evaluating representative flexible and multilayer plastic feedstocks through laboratory-scale HCT testing and, if results support progression, subsequent testing in the NGP Pilot Plant.

The Innovation Hub format asks participants to address a defined PepsiCo challenge and present the proposed solution, potential value, economics, scalability, and possible areas for further exploration. Aduro will use this framework to present how its ongoing HCT development program applies to polyolefin-rich packaging streams, including the technical considerations for processing these materials and scaling the technology toward industrial application. Any future engagement between Aduro and PepsiCo would be subject to separate evaluation, decision-making and agreement by the parties.

Aduro is advancing HCT through its NGP Pilot Plant in Canada, where operating data are informing the design and development of the planned 10,000 metric-tonne-per-year first-of-a-kind Plant at Chemelot in the Netherlands.

Participation in the Innovation Hub provides Aduro with an opportunity to bring ongoing technical work on complex packaging streams into direct discussion with a major participant in the global packaging value chain. These discussions can provide industry perspectives on technical and commercial requirements that inform the continued development and commercialization of HCT.

“The value of the Innovation Hub is the opportunity to engage directly with PepsiCo teams around a defined packaging challenge,” said Eric Appelman, Chief Revenue Officer of Aduro. “HCT is being developed to address a broad range of polyolefin-rich waste plastics, and this event allows us to discuss how that capability could apply to complex flexible and multilayer packaging with a major participant in the global packaging value chain. Our work with ECOCE provides relevant technical context from representative streams in Mexico. Bringing those perspectives together helps us better understand the technical and commercial requirements that matter to industry as we continue to advance HCT.”

“Advancing circular packaging solutions requires collaboration across the value chain and continued exploration of emerging technologies,” said Carolina Vega, Senior Manager, Circular Economy Packaging & Recycling LATAM at PepsiCo. “The Sustainability Innovation Hub provides an opportunity for PepsiCo teams to engage with innovators, exchange perspectives, and better understand potential approaches to addressing packaging sustainability challenges. We appreciate the participation of organizations that bring diverse ideas and technical expertise to these discussions.”

About Aduro Clean Technologies

Aduro Clean Technologies is a developer of patented water-based technologies to chemically recycle waste plastics; convert heavy crude and bitumen into lighter, more valuable oil; and transform renewable oils into higher-value fuels or renewable chemicals. The Company’s Hydrochemolytic™ technology relies on water as a critical agent in a chemistry platform that operates at relatively low temperatures and cost, a game-changing approach that converts low-value feedstocks into resources for the 21st century. For further information, visit www.adurocleantech.com.

For further information, please contact:

Abe Dyck, Head of Corporate Development / Investor Relations
ir@adurocleantech.com
+1 226 784 8889

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This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable U.S. securities laws, including the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding Aduro’s planned participation in the PepsiCo Sustainability Innovation Hub 2026; the expected objectives and potential benefits of the event; the Company’s presentation of Hydrochemolytic™ Technology (“HCT”) and its potential application to flexible films and multilayer plastic packaging; the ongoing evaluation of flexible and multilayer plastic feedstocks through the Company’s work with ECOCE; the potential progression of representative packaging materials through the Company’s laboratory and pilot-scale development program; the potential for future discussions or other engagement with PepsiCo following separate evaluation and decision-making processes; and the Company’s broader technology development and commercialization activities.

Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations, estimates, projections, and assumptions, and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks include, but are not limited to, changes to the timing or scope of the Innovation Hub; the possibility that Aduro’s participation may not result in any further engagement or commercial arrangements with PepsiCo; the results of technical evaluation of flexible and multilayer plastic feedstocks; technology development and scale-up risks; the ability to secure and maintain required commercial, feedstock, and strategic relationships; changes in market, regulatory, or economic conditions; availability of capital; and other risks described in the Company’s public disclosure filings available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date of this news release. Except as required by applicable law, Aduro undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information.

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QuantumQ Security Advances a Novel “Detect, Encrypt and Verify” Approach

This announcement follows the appointment of former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen as the President of its Scientific Advisory Board who, among other duties, will contribute to QXL’s expansion into the defense and security markets

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantum X Labs Inc. (Nasdaq: QXL) (“Quantum X Labs” or the “Company”), a quantum technology company developing technologies across quantum computing, sensing, simulation and cybersecurity, today announced, that as part of its QuantumQ Security operation, it has launched a multi-dimensional quantum cybersecurity architecture program designed around three complementary security dimensions: Detect, Encrypt and Verify.

This announcement by Quantum X Labs follows the appointment of former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen as the President of its Scientific Advisory Board. Cohen will help shape its strategic direction across quantum computing, quantum error correction, quantum software for clinical trials, quantum cybersecurity and quantum sensing, with a particular focus on expanding the Company’s operations and commercializing its technologies for the defense, aerospace, homeland security and critical infrastructure markets.

The initiative reflects QuantumQ Security’s approach to cybersecurity in the emerging quantum era. While much of the cybersecurity industry is focused on adapting or strengthening classical security methods to address quantum-era threats, QuantumQ Security is pursuing a different technological direction: making the properties of quantum mechanics an integral part of the protection architecture itself.

The architecture currently comprises three technology programs, each at a different stage of research, development, validation and intellectual-property activity. The three dimensions are intended to form a broader security architecture:

• DETECT– identify anomalous activity and potential attacks.
• ENCRYPT– protect the confidentiality of information.
• VERIFY– establish authenticity, integrity and ownership.

Quantum X Labs believes the Detect, Encrypt and Verify combination represents a broader approach to the quantum cybersecurity challenge. Rather than treating quantum computing solely as a new threat requiring modifications to existing cybersecurity infrastructure, QuantumQ Security is investigating how quantum mechanics itself can become part of the security infrastructure.

“Quantum computing is forcing the cybersecurity industry to reconsider some of its most fundamental assumptions,” said Prof. Nir Sharon, Chief Technology Officer of Quantum X Labs. “Our objective with QuantumQ Security is not simply to adapt yesterday’s security architecture to tomorrow’s computers. We are developing technologies across detection, encryption and verification that explore how quantum properties themselves can become part of the protection architecture. LayerQake, Qatacomb and our verification technologies represent three different dimensions of that strategy and, together, our vision for a more comprehensive quantum-native cybersecurity platform.”

The Company noted that the three technology programs are currently at different stages of development and intellectual property submission and protection, and that further theoretical validation, simulation, prototype development and testing may be required before individual technologies or an integrated platform can be commercialized.

Quantum X Labs intends to continue advancing each technology independently while evaluating opportunities to integrate the three dimensions into a unified QuantumQ Security architecture designed for the cybersecurity requirements of the quantum computing era

About Quantum X Labs Inc.

Quantum X Labs Inc. and its subsidiaries are focused on quantum technology, digital advertising and computing and enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Quantum X Labs Ltd. is focused on developing and promoting quantum algorithms for the transportation, drug discovery and security segments as well as developing quantum- based GPS replacement and quantum atom accuracy solutions. Gix Media develops a variety of technological software solutions, which perform automation, optimization and monetization of internet campaigns, for the purposes of acquiring and routing internet user traffic to its customers. Metagramm is a developer of grammatical error correction software and offers tools for writing and reviewing, grammar, spelling, punctuation and style features, as well as translation and multilingual dictionaries, using artificial intelligence and machine learning technology.

For more information about Quantum X Labs, visit https://quantumxlabs.xyz/

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Investor Relations Contacts:

Michal Efraty
Investor Relations
michal@efraty.com 

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beam Global (Nasdaq: BEEM) and Beam Middle East, leading providers of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for energy storage and security, electrification of mobility, and smart city infrastructure, today announced that Beam Middle East and Masdar City Free Zone have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities to incorporate Beam’s smart-energy and clean-mobility technologies into the Masdar City ecosystem. Following Beam Middle East’s licensing through Masdar City Free Zone, this exploratory agreement aims to advance sustainable mobility and clean‑energy innovation across the UAE. This partnership comes at a time when, according to Strategy& (part of the PWC Network) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are targeting green investments and economic transformations in the trillion-dollar range.

“Partnering with Masdar City, a global leader in sustainable urban development, is a major milestone for Beam Global as we expand our footprint in the Middle East,” said Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Global. “Our sustainable mobility, energy storage and smart city solutions are engineered to deploy rapidly without grid constraints, making them a perfect fit for Masdar City’s vision of a clean, resilient, and zero-carbon future while prioritizing sustainability in urban infrastructure and transportation.”

As part of this collaboration, Beam Middle East will introduce and supply advanced energy systems for potential application within the ecosystem, including off‑grid EV charging infrastructure, solar‑integrated e‑bike solutions, and other clean‑energy mobility technologies designed to reduce emissions and expand access to sustainable transportation. These solutions align directly with the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in renewable energy and climate‑positive development.

These technologies fit naturally into the smart mobility ecosystem fostered by Masdar City Free Zone, particularly within the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (SAVI) cluster. Established at Masdar City to position Abu Dhabi as a leading hub for advanced transportation, the SAVI cluster provides a progressive regulatory framework and green infrastructure designed to accelerate the evaluation and commercialization of smart transit solutions. Operating within this environment, the Free Zone empowers licensed partners like Beam Middle East to explore how off-grid energy and e-mobility systems can support cleaner, more resilient urban infrastructure.     

“For nearly two decades, Masdar City has served as a global benchmark and proven enabler for sustainable urban innovation,” said Dr. Mohamed Al Breiki, Executive Director of Masdar City. “Integrating Beam Global into our Free Zone ecosystem creates a valuable opportunity to explore next-generation mobility and off-grid energy technologies. In alignment with national goals for resilient, high-performance infrastructure, we look forward to evaluating how these innovative solutions can contribute to cleaner, smarter urban environments across the UAE and beyond.”

Mahmoud Al Hosani, Executive Director of Finance and Support Services at Masdar City, added: “Attracting a Nasdaq-listed innovator like Beam Global into the Masdar City Free Zone highlights the strength of our commercial ecosystem and our commitment to providing seamless support services for international clean-tech leaders. By offering a competitive, business-friendly environment backed by robust operational support, we empower high-growth companies to establish a strong regional footprint in Abu Dhabi. We look forward to facilitating Beam Middle East’s growth as we explore sustainable energy solutions within our ecosystem.”

This agreement comes at a time of accelerated climate action across the UAE and the wider region, with countries advancing their commitments under the Paris Agreement and working towards long-term net-zero targets. The UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategy provides a framework for decarbonization across key sectors including power, industry, transport and buildings, creating further opportunities for innovative private-sector solutions. Together, Beam Middle East and Masdar City Free Zone reaffirm their dedication to supporting the UAE’s sustainability agenda and exploring new opportunities fora cleaner, smarter, and more energy‑efficient future for generations to come.

About Beam Global
Beam Global is a sustainable technology innovator that develops and manufactures infrastructure products and technologies. The Company operates at the nexus of innovative and reliable energy, transportation and smart city solutions with a focus on sustainable energy infrastructure, rapidly deployed and scalable EV charging solutions, safe energy storage, energy security and intelligent infrastructure. With operations in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, Beam Global develops, patents, designs, engineers and manufactures unique and advanced technology solutions that power transportation, provide secure sources of electricity, enable smart city services, save time and money, and protect the environment. Beam Global is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with facilities in Yuma, AZ; Broadview, IL; Belgrade and Kraljevo, Serbia; and Abu Dhabi, UAE. Beam Global is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol BEEM. For more information visit BeamForAll.com, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and X.

About Masdar City
Masdar City is a pioneering sustainable urban community, a world-class business and technology hub, and a “green print” for cities that want to be part of the solution to climate change. With one of the largest clusters of LEED Platinum buildings in the world, we are dedicated to creating a new kind of city, a new way of working and living, and a more sustainable future for everyone. The Masdar City Free Zone is a diverse, innovative, and ambitious group of over 2,000 organizations that benefit from comprehensive business support as well as the city’s rich ecosystem. Tenants include the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the UAE Space Agency, Siemens Energy, G42, the Advanced Technology Research Council, several Fortune 500 companies, and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. The Masdar City Free Zone also includes The Catalyst, a clean-tech start-up investor powered by both Masdar City and BP.

Forward-Looking Statements
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Summary:

• Profit before value adjustments and tax came to DKK 146 million for the period, down by DKK 192 million on the same period last year.
• Net interest income came to DKK 250 million for the first half of 2026, which is DKK 118 million lower than for the same period last year.
• Comprehensive income was DKK 262 million for the period compared to DKK -139 million for the same period last year.
• Net lending amounted to DKK 6.4 billion for the first half of 2026 versus DKK 1.3 billion for the same period last year. The value of total loans and leases was up by DKK 7.5 billion to DKK 207.2 billion during the first half of 2026.
• Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital, which corresponds to equity, rose from DKK 10,099 million at end-2025 to DKK 10,361 million.

Since 1899, KommuneKredit has provided funding to municipalities and regions in Denmark by issuing bonds in the capital markets. That funding model was changed on 26 March 2025 and implemented in the Act on KommuneKredit (KommuneKredit-loven) with effect from 15 September 2026. The Danish State buys KommuneKredit’s bonds at interest rates corresponding to the State’s own funding costs. The new funding model has resulted in lower lending rates and lease payments since 1 April 2025 and, when fully phased in, the model is expected to create annual savings of up to DKK 1 billion for the Danish society, savings that will ultimately benefit Danish citizens and taxpayers.

Interim results impacted by lower interest rate margin
Profit before value adjustments and tax came to DKK 146 million for the first half of 2026 compared to DKK 338 million for the same period last year. The decline mainly reflects lower net interest income and a positive effect on profit of the sale of KommuneKredit’s properties at Kultorvet, Copenhagen, in the first half of 2025. The lower interest rate margin has resulted in a reduction of net interest income, which came to DKK 250 million for the first half of 2026 compared to DKK 368 million for the same period last year. At the same time, the recent interest rate margin decline in May has contributed to positive value adjustments of financial instruments of DKK 190 million for the period. As a result, comprehensive income came to DKK 262 million for the period and is transferred to equity in its entirety, resulting in equity of DKK 10,361 million. At 30 June 2026, the equity ratio was 4.2 per cent, which is above the Board of Directors’ target of an equity ratio of at least 3 per cent.

High lending activity in the first half of 2026
Net lending, i.e. new loans and leases less repayments and redemptions, amounted to DKK 6.4 billion for the first half of 2026 versus DKK 1.3 billion for the same period last year. Net lending was DKK 0.9 billion ahead of expectations, and at 30 June 2026, the value of total loans and leases was DKK 207.2 billion.

Outlook
With net interest income of DKK 250 million for the first half of 2026, we maintain our expectation of net interest income of DKK 500 million for the full year 2026. As a result of the higher-than-expected net lending in the first half of 2026, we have upgraded our expectation for net lending for the full year 2026 from DKK 5.5 billion to DKK 6.5 billion. The upward adjustment allows for known repayments and expected lower lending activity in the second half of 2026 following the high activity level in the first half of the year. Our expectation for administrative expenses is unchanged at DKK 225 million. Accordingly, we still expect profit for the year before value adjustments and tax to total DKK 275 million.

Contact person:
Jens Lundager, Chief Executive Officer | Phone +45 3369 7622 | E-mail: jlu@kommunekredit.dk

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KING CITY, Ontario, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TWC Enterprises Limited (“TWC”) today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) has accepted a notice filed by TWC of its intention to make a normal course issuer bid through the facilities of the TSX or alternative Canadian trading systems.

The notice provides that TWC may, during the twelve-month period commencing September 20, 2026 and ending September 19, 2027 purchase up to 1,205,556 common shares (“Common Shares”) in total, being approximately 5% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares. The price that TWC will pay for any such Common Shares will be the market price at the time of acquisition. Management of TWC will determine the actual number of Common Shares that may be purchased and the timing of any such purchases.

Under the current normal course issuer bid due to expire September 19, 2026, TWC sought to purchase up to 1,208,438 common shares through the facilities of the TSX or alternative Canadian trading systems. TWC purchased 70,500 Common Shares for cancellation under this bid at an average cost per share of $25.69. As of September 10, 2026, there were 24,111,121 Common Shares outstanding. TWC average daily trading volume for the prior six months is 1,359. Daily purchases will be limited to 1,000 common shares, other than block purchase exceptions.

TWC believes that its Common Shares have been trading in price ranges which do not adequately reflect their value in relation to the business of TWC and its future business prospects. As a result, depending upon future price movements and other factors, TWC believes that its outstanding Common Shares may represent an attractive investment. Furthermore, the purchases are expected to benefit all persons who continue to hold Common Shares by increasing their proportionate interest in TWC. All Common Shares purchased by TWC under the normal course issuer bid will be cancelled.

Corporate Profile

TWC is engaged in golf club operations under the trademark, “ClubLink One Membership More Golf.” TWC is Canada’s largest owner, operator and manager of golf clubs with 46 18-hole equivalent championship and 2.5 18-hole equivalent academy courses (including three managed properties) at 34 locations in Ontario, Quebec and Florida.

For further information please contact:

Andrew Tamlin
Chief Financial Officer
15675 Dufferin Street
King City, Ontario L7B 1K5
Tel: 905-841-5372 Fax: 905-841-8488
atamlin@clublink.ca