Month: September 2026

Company to demonstrate AI-enabled humanoid robot DEX and Titan 440 autonomous mobile robot working together through a unified intelligent platform at Booth #236380

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Richtech Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: RR) (“Richtech Robotics” or “the Company”), a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, announces its participation at IMTS 2026, taking place September 14-19 in Chicago, Illinois. Located at Booth #236380, the Company will demonstrate its intelligent, connected robotics ecosystem designed to transform industrial fulfillment by bringing autonomous mobility, AI-powered perception, and coordinated task execution together through a unified platform.

“Industrial automation is increasingly moving beyond individual robots performing isolated tasks toward intelligent systems that can work together across an entire operation,” said Wayne Huang, CEO of Richtech Robotics. “At IMTS, we are demonstrating the capabilities of our connected robotics ecosystem where DEX and Titan are designed to coordinate workflows, support employees, and take on repetitive or physically demanding tasks. Our unified platform is designed to enable businesses to scale robotic deployments and introduce automation where it can deliver the greatest operational value. This approach should create a scalable foundation for a connected workforce.”

The Company’s demonstration will feature DEX, its AI-enabled industrial humanoid robot, working alongside the Titan 440 autonomous mobile robot to showcase how multiple robotic systems can coordinate tasks across industrial environments. DEX uses advanced vision, depth sensing, and real-time environmental awareness to identify and interact with objects and perform adaptable manipulation tasks, while Titan 440 autonomously transports heavy parts, materials, and palletized loads throughout a facility.

DEX and Titan can be monitored, managed, and coordinated by employees as a unified fleet through Richtech Robotics’ centralized intelligent platform, which can be considered a digital dashboard by providing real-time visibility into robot status, task progress, routes, and operational performance. Concurrently, the platform enables workflows to be assigned and adjusted as operational requirements change. Together, the robots showcase how autonomous systems can coordinate different stages of a workflow while reducing the need for employees to perform repetitive material handling and internal transportation tasks.

The demonstration will also highlight Richtech Robotics’ approach to human-robot collaboration. Rather than removing employees from industrial operations, DEX and Titan are designed to handle repetitive, physically demanding, and time-consuming activities, allowing workers to focus on tactical responsibilities requiring human judgment, problem-solving, technical expertise, quality oversight, and other higher-value skills. Automating predictable movement and execution tasks can also help reduce unnecessary manual travel and support safer, more consistent workflows.

IMTS brings together manufacturers, technology providers, and industry leaders to showcase advances in manufacturing technology and industrial innovation. For more information, visit the event’s website.

About Richtech Robotics

Richtech Robotics develops advanced robotic solutions and the data infrastructure that makes its robots more intelligent. Guided by three strategic pillars — Industrial, Commercial, and Data Services — Richtech Robotics aims to deliver dependable automation, consistent service performance, and continuous AI-driven improvement at scale. From factory floors to hospitality venues, our robots work alongside people to enhance efficiency, precision, and quality. Learn more at www.RichtechRobotics.com, and connect with us on X, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Forward Looking Statements

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These forward-looking statements are based on Richtech Robotics’ current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in Richtech Robotics’ Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 7, 2026, and periodic reports filed with the SEC on or after the date thereof. All of Richtech Robotics’ forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by all such risk factors and other cautionary statements. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date thereof. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible for Richtech Robotics to predict those events or how they may affect Richtech Robotics. If a change to the events and circumstances reflected in Richtech Robotics’ forward-looking statements occurs, Richtech Robotics’ business, financial condition and operating results may vary materially from those expressed in Richtech Robotics’ forward-looking statements.

Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Richtech Robotics assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts:

Investors:
CORE IR
investors@richtechrobotics.com

Media:
Ron Robledo
press@richtechrobotics.com

Proposed conditions would give customers greater access to CN’s reliable service and strengthen rail competition in key Midwest markets

MONTREAL, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) filed last night with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) a description of the anticipated conditions it plans to seek in connection with the proposed Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) transaction.

The filing builds on the binding Memorandum of Understanding announced by CN and UP in July, which established a framework for CN to secure access to new locations and customers as a remedy for competitive harms of the proposed transaction. The conditions are designed to preserve meaningful rail competition and customer choice while expanding access to CN’s network and service in key Midwest markets.

“Competition matters because it supports better service, stronger customer options and incentivizes investment. The conditions we are proposing would preserve competitive access in key Midwest markets, expand CN’s reach and create additional opportunities to grow with our customers.”

– Olivier Chouc, Senior Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer, CN

CN’s proposed conditions would strengthen its Midwest presence by connecting its network to key areas in St. Louis and Kansas City and preserving competitive rail options for shippers in Des Moines, Iowa and central and southern Illinois that would otherwise see the number of Class I railroads serving their facilities substantially reduced as a result of the proposed UP-NS merger.

With its existing Midwest network, strong operating performance and ability to provide competitive service at scale, CN believes it is uniquely positioned to serve as a preferred remedy carrier where conditions are required to preserve competition.

As outlined in CN’s filing, the proposed conditions include:

• Preserving competitive options for 2-to 1 shippers in central and Southern Illinois, including Hillsboro and Carlinville, Bloomington, Mt. Vernon, Granite City, Momence, Federal, Alton, and Danville as well as Des Moines, Iowa, where the proposed transaction would reduce Class I rail options from two to one.  
• Preserving competitive options for 3-to-2 shippers in Des Moines and Avon, Iowa, where the proposed transaction would reduce Class I rail options from three to two.
• New access to Kansas City, including rights between Kansas City and St. Louis, as well as leasing UP’s Neff Yard in Kansas City, remedying the loss of a Class I carrier in areas where UP’s and NS’s networks overlap.
• Improved Access to East St. Louis, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri, including overhead trackage rights between Tuscola, Illinois and East St. Louis, Illinois.

CN believes these conditions would address competitive harms from the proposed transaction, strengthen competition across the Midwest and provide shippers with additional service and routing options. CN is committed to investing in these expanded services to preserve competition for shippers and provide additional transportation options.

These anticipated conditions remain subject to STB approval and the closing of the proposed UP-NS transaction. Formal requests for conditions are due on November 18.

About CN
CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919.

Contacts:

Media	Investment Community
Ashley Michnowski	Jamie Lockwood
Senior Manager	Vice-President
Media Relations	Investor Relations and Special Projects
(438) 596-4329	(514) 399-0052
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MONTREAL, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prime Drink Group Corp. (CSE: PRME) (“Prime” or the “Company”) announces that further to its news releases dated July 30, August 14 and August 27, 2026, the Company voluntarily applied for and the Company’s principal regulator, the British Columbia Securities Commission (the “BCSC”) granted a management cease trade order (the “MCTO”) dated July 30, 2026, under National Policy 12-203 Management Cease Trade Orders (“NP 12-203”) and provided the Company with an extension to file its annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, including the related management’s discussion and analysis, and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial certifications on or before July 29, 2026 (collectively the “Annual Financial Filings”). The deadline has been extended to on or before September 28, 2026.

Pursuant to the MCTO, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company may not trade in securities of the Company until such time as the Company files its Annual Financial Filings on or before September 28, 2026, and the Executive Director of the BCSC revokes the MCTO. The MCTO does not affect the ability of shareholders to trade their securities.

The Company is working expeditiously and expects to file on or before September 28, 2026.

The Company confirms that it will continue to satisfy the provisions of the alternative information guidelines under NP 12-203 by issuing bi-weekly default status reports in the form of news releases until the time it has filed the Annual Financial Filings. The Company confirms that there is no other material information relating to its affairs that has not been generally disclosed.

For further information, please contact:
Jean Gosselin, CFO
Phone: (514) 394-7717
Email: info@prime-group.ca

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STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sigenergy, a pioneer in battery energy storage solutions, hosted Sigenergy Day Europe 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany, bringing together nearly 400 global investors, EPCs and industry experts to explore the next generation of utility-scale energy storage.

Centered on the theme of AI-powered innovative energy storage solutions, the event showcased how intelligent energy management, modular battery architecture and DC coupling can work together to unlock higher renewable utilization, faster project deployment, greater operational flexibility and optimized energy revenues.

A key highlight of the event was a visit to a landmark 11.6 MWp PV and 20 MWh battery energy storage project in Weissach im Tal, Baden-Württemberg owned by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sachwertanlagen (DGS) GmbH. Developed by PV specialist Arausol with Sigenergy technology and supported by European distributor Memodo, the project deploys 1,660 Sigenergy battery modules, each with a capacity of 12 kilowatt-hours (kWh), 80 units Sigen C&I PV inverters 100kW and 2 units of medium-voltage transformer (MVT) stations equipped with pre-installed low-voltage connections.

Unlike conventional containerized systems, the decentralized SigenStack architecture can be installed close to PV strings, minimizing complex cabling, heavy equipment and extensive foundations. The project achieved 20 days of installation and two hours of commissioning, demonstrating the potential of modular storage to accelerate utility-scale project delivery.

From Energy Storage to Intelligent Energy Infrastructure
Opening the event in Stuttgart, Tony Xu, Founder and CEO of Sigenergy, welcomed local hosts and partners, emphasizing that the company’s rapid global ascent is a shared achievement rooted in unbreakable collaboration.

Against the backdrop of European markets diving “all in” on storage, Xu reaffirmed Sigenergy’s strategic expansion from residential storage into commercial, industrial (C&I), and utility-scale power plants.

“Sigenergy is fully prepared for this next phase of growth,” Tony stated. “Backed by a robust European team and a comprehensive product lineup—including SigenStack, SigenCube, and SigenTerra—we aim to evolve from a standard supplier into a long-term strategic partner in the transition to storage.”

Concluding his address, he expressed absolute confidence that the best days for both the industry and their collaborative partnerships remain ahead, uniting everyone in the drive toward intelligent energy infrastructure.

Europe’s Energy Transition Demands a New Storage Paradigm
In his welcome address, Jaime Arau, Founder & Managing Director of Arausol, highlighted Sigenergy’s innovation and problem solving speed which will help accelerate large-scale solar-plus-storage deployment across Europe.

“Partnerships like ours between Arau and Sigenergy are characterized by the fact that we tackle challenges together and turn them into opportunities. Today is intended to help us further develop this shared journey,” he said.

As part of the event, Mr. Arau showcased its collaborative journey with project owner DGS, introducing a remarkable project brought to life over a development period of around five months.

Speaking as a guest presenter, Bernhard Rill, Member of the Board of Trustees at the Energy Storage System Association (BVES), highlighted the critical role of flexible energy infrastructure in driving Europe’s renewable energy goals across key markets like Germany, the UK and Italy.

As energy systems evolve, co-located solar-plus-storage and stand-alone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become standard requirements for grid resilience. Within this transition, Rill emphasized that matching the right coupling method and prioritizing system safety are essential for modern deployments, citing SigenStack’s 6-layer safety architecture that detects and suppresses thermal runaway in seconds

During the event, Julian A. Crestani, Project Lead at DGS, received the prestigious “Iconic Project of the Year 2026” award for the Weissach im Tal deployment—a testament to exceptional engineering, operational efficiency, and rapid execution powered by Sigenergy’s advanced solar-plus-storage architecture.

Safety, Reliability and Bankability: Building Confidence in Utility-Scale Storage
As energy storage projects scale in size and complexity, safety and bankability are becoming increasingly important considerations for developers, investors and system operators.

Syed Zohaib Ahmed, Senior Consultant, Battery Storage Northern Europe at DNV, addressed the topic of “Safety, Reliability & Bankability: De-risking Utility-Scale Storage.” His presentation explored the key considerations for ensuring that large-scale battery systems can deliver reliable long-term performance while meeting increasingly stringent expectations around safety, technical reliability and investment confidence.

The discussion reinforced that technological innovation must go hand in hand with robust safety and reliability standards as battery storage becomes increasingly critical to energy infrastructure.

This year, Sigenergy’s utility-scale solar and energy storage solutions completed key technical assessments. In addition, the company’s utility solar inverter underwent a technical review by DNV, resulting in the issuance of the Sigen Utility Solar Inverter Technology Review Report to address the aforementioned concerns.

VPPs: Unlocking the Value of Distributed Energy Assets
The transformation of energy systems is creating new opportunities to aggregate and intelligently manage distributed energy resources across European power markets.

In his keynote presentation, Marco Borghesi, Fractional Chief Product Officer of LUOX Energy, demonstrated how Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) transition distributed battery systems from simple behind-the-meter assets into dynamic, revenue-generating market participants.

By combining Sigenergy’s efficient hardware architecture with LUOX Energy’s digital market execution, the partnership enables asset owners to monetize energy flexibility on wholesale markets—delivering higher financial returns while actively supporting European grid stability.

DC Coupling vs. AC Coupling: Why Storage and Technical Coupling Choices Decide Solar ROI
With energy storage playing an increasingly pivotal role in the global energy transition, Benjamin Ohlhaeuser, Co-Founder of Team Edda, shared his perspective on prevailing market trends, practical project learnings, and the value of intelligent BESS solutions during his presentation.

He opened by unpacking growing grid stability challenges, surging demand for flexible storage capacity, and the commercial risks facing solar project developers and investors in Germany. He noted that energy storage is often the defining factor between surviving and thriving in today’s ground mounted solar market.

The discussion then shifted to technology performance and the comparison between green storage coupling architectures (DC vs AC coupling). Benjamin emphasized that there is no one-size-fits-all winning topology for green storage coupling — only the right fit for each project. The pre-existing infrastructure of the solar park stands as the primary determinant when selecting between DC-coupled and AC-coupled designs.

From Concept to Reality: The Arausol Weissach im Tal Project
Building on the earlier technology debate, the conference moved to real-world project delivery with Björn Lamprecht and Henning Wicht, Managing Directors at Arausol, who shared insights into Arausol’s general approach and role in the project and walked the audience through the design philosophy and technical implementation of the Weissach im Tal project.

This landmark deployment demonstrates how application-oriented engineering overcomes complex on-site deployment challenges, with three standout advantages:

Superior System Efficiency: By routing power directly from PV panels to the battery, the DC-Coupling setup cuts out redundant conversion losses and removes the requirement for dedicated battery transformers — driving a 3-4 % uplift in overall energy yield.
Optimized Land-Use Efficiency: Sigenergy’s modular BESS units are installed directly underneath PV mounting structures. This clever layout maximises space utilisation, enabling additional solar capacity to be deployed within the existing site footprint.
Seamless End-to-End Infrastructure & Project Delivery: Fully harmonised Sigenergy inverters and transformers formed the technical backbone of the plant.

Complemented by hands-on on-site technical support during commissioning and coordination with grid operators, these combined efforts enabled the facility to achieve successful commercial operation in early August, strictly on schedule.

Power Trading: Turning Stored Energy into Market Value
The economic value of intelligent storage was further explored by Christoph Gardlo, COO of ESFORIN SE, who emphasized that the future of energy flexibility relies on co-located assets. Pointing to historical EPEX continuous intraday data, Gardlo noted that rising price volatility creates unprecedented profit opportunities for integrated solar-and-battery projects. By deploying ESFORIN’s AI-driven FLEXtrading platform to automate asset management and execute real-time power trades, co-located PV-BESS installations can yield up to three times more revenue than standalone solar plants.

Unlocking the Future: AI-Powered Innovations to Lead Europe’s Clean Energy Era
Closing the event, Roy Zhang, President of Global Sales and Service at Sigenergy, delivered an inspiring call to action, outlining how continuous AI innovation, deep technical expertise, and enduring long-term partnerships will define Europe’s clean energy future.

Backed by over €170 million in R&D investment, 900+ engineers, and 1,000+ patents, Sigenergy stands fully committed to powering this transition. From the innovative SigenStack system and the upcoming SigenCube C&I system to SigenTerra utility solutions and SigenAgent, the industry’s first full-domain AI agent, Sigenergy delivers an end-to-end, full-scenario portfolio designed to lead the market. Paired with a rapidly expanding local service network, Sigenergy invites energy leaders to join forces, unite hardware precision with digital intelligence, and build a resilient, high-yield energy future together.

Building the Next Generation of Intelligent Energy Infrastructure
Sigenergy Day Europe 2026 event united visionaries across the energy value chain with a clear imperative: the future of utility-scale storage isn’t just about adding battery capacity—it’s about making every kilowatt-hour smarter, more flexible, and vastly more profitable.

From AI-driven energy management and DC coupling to modular deployment, VPP aggregation, and real-time power trading, the event established a blueprint for modern energy systems. The Weissach im Tal project proves that this transition is already here. By pairing decentralized storage with intelligent optimization, Sigenergy has demonstrated how to maximize yield while stripping away deployment complexity.

Looking ahead, Sigenergy remains relentless in putting customers and partners at the heart of innovation. By uniting hardware precision with digital intelligence, Sigenergy is ready to accelerate the deployment of next-generation energy infrastructure across Europe and around the globe.

About Sigenergy
Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Shanghai, Sigenergy (6656.HK) is a technology-driven company focused on innovation in the new energy sector. Leveraging advanced digital intelligence and a highly skilled talent base, the company has expanded across photovoltaic(PV)generation, smart energy storage and high-efficiency electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions.
Guided by its “AI in All” strategy, Sigenergy integrates artificial intelligence across its product ecosystem to deliver safer, smarter and more efficient energy solutions for households and businesses worldwide.

For more information, visit: www.sigenergy.com

Media Contact
Tracy Li
Email: tracy.li@sigenergy.com

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~ Transaction values Firstborn Top Capital at pro forma enterprise value of approximately $1,091.2 million ~
~ Firstborn Top Capital is a licensed private financing company committed to providing responsible, transparent and accessible financial solutions to individuals and businesses across Malaysia ~
~ Executive Director, Ow Ruey Shen, will continue to lead Firstborn Top Capital ~
~ Transaction provides Firstborn Top Capital the capital to accelerate growth throughout Malaysia, then Southeast Asia ~
~ Business combination expected to close in the first quarter of 2027 ~
~ All Firstborn Top Capital shareholders to sell 100% of their equity to ARC Group Acquisition I Corp ~

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ARC Group Acquisition I Corp (“ARCL”) (Nasdaq: ARCL, ARCLR, ARCLW), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement with Firstborn Top Capital Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian private limited company (“Firstborn Top Capital” or the “Company”), pursuant to which Firstborn Top Capital will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARCL. Upon completion of the transaction, ARCL will be renamed BlueCrest Investment, Inc. and is expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the new ticker symbol “BCIN.”

Firstborn Top Capital is a licensed private financing company committed to providing responsible, transparent and accessible financial solutions to individuals (vehicle, property, personal expense, share/IPO financing, loan consolidation, etc.) and corporations (working capital, capex, contract financing, M&A, share financing, loan consolidation, etc.). Firstborn Top Capital offers one-working-day approval and a transparent business and revenue model offering fixed monthly interest, with the annualized rate depending on collateral, no hidden fees or upfront costs, and loan terms up to five years. Upon the closing of the transaction, Firstborn Top Capital will continue to be led by its Executive Director, Mr. Ow Ruey Shen, an experienced senior corporate executive in Malaysia. After the transaction closing, BlueCrest Investment, Inc. will continue to be led by Datuk Dr. Doris Wong Sing Ee, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director.

Datuk Dr. Wong is a seasoned corporate leader with more than 20 years of management experience spanning multiple sectors including oil and gas, property development, solar energy, engineering, advertising, food and beverage, and raw materials. She also currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Bio Green Med Solution, Inc. (Nasdaq: BGMS), a Nasdaq-listed diversified enterprise, and as Executive Director of Metronic Global Berhad. Datuk Dr. Wong brings deep expertise in business development, strategic consultancy, and corporate advisory, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures across Malaysia, Singapore, China, Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration specializing in ESG from HELP University, Malaysia.

Mr. Ow, Executive Director of Firstborn Top Capital, commented, “This is a transformative milestone for Firstborn Top Capital. Combining with ARC Group Acquisition I Corp and becoming a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Global Market under the BlueCrest Investment banner will provide us with the capital, visibility, and platform to accelerate our growth strategy to expand our lending operations throughout Malaysia and, ultimately, across Southeast Asia. We remain committed to delivering responsible, transparent, and accessible financial solutions, and this transaction positions us to do so on a much larger scale.”

Datuk Dr. Doris Wong, Chief Executive Officer of ARC Group Acquisition I Corp, added, “After evaluating numerous potential business combination targets, Firstborn Top Capital stood out for its revenue model, strong management team, and compelling growth trajectory in Malaysia’s licensed private financing market. Firstborn Top Capital’s one-working-day approval process, transparent fee structure, and diversified loan portfolio across both individual and corporate borrowers demonstrate exactly the kind of operationally sound, high-growth business we set out to find. We are confident that this combination, with the Nasdaq listing and the resources of the public markets behind it, will unlock significant value for shareholders and position BlueCrest Investment as a leading financial services platform in Southeast Asia.”

Transaction Overview

Under the terms of the proposed transaction, ARC Group Acquisition I Corp will purchase 100% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Firstborn Top Capital such that Firstborn Top Capital will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARC Group Acquisition I Corp. In the process, Firstborn Top Capital will become a publicly traded entity under the name “BlueCrest Investment, Inc.” The transaction reflects an implied pro forma enterprise value at closing of approximately $1,091.2 million assuming ARCL raises $5 million in PIPE financing and assuming 0% redemption from $120.8 million in ARCL’s trust account. The combined company intends to use the proceeds for market expansion, lending infrastructure development, and marketing capability development.

At the closing of the proposed transaction, approximately 12.4% of the outstanding shares of the combined company is expected to be held by public investors, with existing Firstborn Top Capital shareholders owning approximately 82.39%. The boards of directors of ARC Group Acquisition I Corp and Firstborn Top Capital have approved the transaction. The proposed transaction will also require the approval of the shareholders of ARC Group Acquisition I Corp and is subject to other customary closing conditions. The proposed transaction is expected to close during first quarter 2027. Additional information about the proposed transaction, including a copy of the share purchase agreement and investor presentation, will be provided in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by ARC Group Acquisition I Corp today with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and available at www.sec.gov.

Advisors

ARC Group Limited is acting as sole financial advisor to ARC Group Acquisition I Corp and ARC Group Securities, LLC is acting as its sole capital markets advisor.

Rimon P.C. is acting as U.S. legal counsel to ARC Group Acquisition I Corp and Forbes Hare serves as BVI counsel. Rohamat & Ling (Malayasia) is acting as legal counsel to Firstborn Top Capital.

About Firstborn Top Capital Sdn. Bhd.

Founded in 2019, Firstborn Top Capital Sdn. Bhd. is a licensed private financing company based in Malaysia, committed to providing responsible, transparent, and accessible financing solutions to individuals and businesses across the country. The Company offers a comprehensive suite of credit products for individuals, including vehicle financing, property-backed loans, personal expense financing, share and IPO financing, and loan consolidation, as well as tailored corporate financing solutions encompassing working capital facilities, capital expenditure financing, contract financing, M&A financing, share financing, and debt consolidation. Firstborn Top Capital distinguishes itself through its streamlined one-working-day credit approval process, a transparent and predictable revenue model featuring fixed monthly interest rates (annualized based on collateral value), no hidden fees or upfront costs, and flexible loan terms of up to five years. For more information, please visit https://firstborntopcapital.com.my.

About ARC Group Acquisition I Corp

ARC Group Acquisition I Corp (Nasdaq: ARCL) is a blank check company formed for the purposes of effecting a merger, capital share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more energy and/or sustainable natural resource companies. On May 1, 2026, ARCL consummated its initial public offering of 12,075,000 units which includes the full exercise of the over-allotment option of 1,575,000 additional units granted to ARC Group Securities LLC, as representative of the underwriters in ARCL’s initial public offering generating total gross proceeds of $120,750,000.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and that may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. ARC Group Acquisition I Corp and Firstborn Top Capital Sdn. Bhd. believe that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends of Firstborn Top Capital. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as an alternative to, financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, to the extent that forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures are provided, they are presented on a non-GAAP basis without reconciliations of such forward-looking non-GAAP measures due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliation.

Important Information About the Proposed Business Combination and Where to Find It

For additional information on the proposed transaction, see ARCL’s Current Report on Form 8-K, which will be filed concurrently with this press release. In connection with the proposed transaction, ARCL intends to file relevant materials with the SEC, including a registration statement on Form S-4 with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), which will include a proxy statement/prospectus, and will file other documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC. ARCL’s shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement and documents incorporated by reference therein filed in connection with the proposed transaction, as these materials will contain important information about Firstborn Top Capital and ARCL and the proposed transaction. Promptly after the Form S-4 is declared effective by the SEC, ARCL will mail the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and a proxy card to each shareholder entitled to vote at the meeting relating to the approval of the proposed transaction and other proposals set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and shareholders of ARCL are urged to carefully read the entire registration statement and proxy statement/prospectus, when they become available, and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to these documents, because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction. The documents filed by ARCL with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to ARC Group Acquisition I Corp, 398 S. Mill Avenue, Suite 306, Tempe, Arizona 85284.

Participants in the Solicitation

ARC Group Acquisition I Corp and certain of its directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may, under SEC rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from ARCL’s shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in ARCL will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed transaction when available at www.sec.gov. Information about ARCL’s directors and executive officers and their ownership of ARCL ordinary shares is set forth in ARCL’s final prospectus dated April 29, 2026 and filed with the SEC on April 30, 2026, as modified or supplemented by any Form 3 or Form 4 filed with the SEC since the date of such filing. Other information regarding the interests of the participants in the proxy solicitation will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus pertaining to the proposed transaction when it becomes available. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the source indicated above.

Firstborn Top Capital Sdn. Bhd. and its directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of ARCL in connection with the proposed transaction. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed transaction will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed transaction. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests is included in the proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC on Form S-4. Shareholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to (i) trends in the Malaysian lending industry, including changes in technology and competition related to Firstborn Top Capital’s products; (ii) Firstborn Top Capital’s growth prospects and its market size; (iii) Firstborn Top Capital projected financial and operational performance including relative to its competitors; (iv) new financial products and technology that Firstborn Top Capital may introduce in the future; (v) the potential transaction, including the implied enterprise value, the expected post-closing ownership structure and the likelihood and ability of the parties to consummate the potential transaction successfully; (vi) the risk the proposed transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of ARCL’s securities; (vii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction, including the approval of the proposed transaction by the shareholders of ARC Group Acquisition I Corp; (viii) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the proposed transaction on ARCL’s or Firstborn Top Capital’s business relationships, performance and business generally; (ix) the outcome of any legal proceedings that be instituted against ARCL or Firstborn Top Capital related to the proposed transaction or any agreement related thereto; (x) the ability to maintain the listing of ARCL on Nasdaq; (xi) the price of ARCL’s securities, including volatility resulting from changes in the competitive and regulated industry in which Firstborn Top Capital operates, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Firstborn Top Capital’s business and changes in the combined capital structure; (xii) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations after the completion of the proposed transaction and identify and realize additional opportunities; and (xiii) other statements regarding ARCL’s or Firstborn Top Capital’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions and 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,” “outlook,” “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 are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties.

You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of ARC Group Acquisition I Corp final prospectus dated April 29, 2026 and filed with the SEC on April 30, 2026 for its initial public offering and, the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed transaction, which is expected to be filed by ARC Group Acquisition I Corp with the SEC, other documents filed by ARC Group Acquisition I Corp from time to time with SEC, and any risk factors made available to you in connection with ARC Group Acquisition I Corp, Firstborn Top Capital, and the proposed transaction. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of Firstborn Top Capital and ARC Group Acquisition I Corp) and other assumptions, that may cause the actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. ARCL and Firstborn Top Capital caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive.

No Offer or Solicitation

This press release relates to a proposed transaction between ARC Group Acquisition I Corp and Firstborn Top Capital Sdn. Bhd., and does not constitute a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of ARC Group Acquisition I Corp or Firstborn Top Capital, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

Contacts

ARC Group Acquisition I Corp
398 S. Mill Avenue, Suite 306
Tempe, Arizona 85284
Attn: Datuk Dr. Doris Wong Sing Ee
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: (928) 625-0928 

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) (the “Company”), a leading global contract research organization (“CRO”), today announced the granting of an inducement award of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance share units (“PSUs”) on September 10, 2026, to five newly hired employees.

Included in these awards were grants of employment inducement awards to Jason Knoblauch, the Company’s recently appointed Chief Financial Officer, as an inducement material to Mr. Knoblauch becoming a new employee of the Company. The grants were previously approved by the independent members of the Company’s Board of Directors. The awards consisted of (i) 106,755 PSUs that will vest, if at all, at the end of a three-year vesting period subject to certain performance goals and (ii) 144,434 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) that vest in three equal annual installments from the grant date. In each case, vesting of the PSUs and RSUs is subject to Mr. Knoblauch’s continuous employment through the applicable vesting date or earlier vesting due to a change of control and certain termination events.

The other awards consisted of 157,500 RSUs that vest in three equal annual installments from the grant date, subject to the employee’s continuous employment through the applicable vesting date.

The RSUs and PSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s Amended and Restated 2025 Inducement Award Plan and the award agreements covering the grants. These awards follow Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and are intended as an inducement material to the individual becoming a new employee of the Company.

About Fortrea

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global provider of clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry. We partner with emerging and large biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and diagnostic companies to drive healthcare innovation that accelerates life changing therapies to patients. Fortrea provides phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology and consulting services. Fortrea’s solutions leverage three decades of experience spanning more than 20 therapeutic areas, a passion for scientific rigor, exceptional insights and a strong investigator site network. Our talented and diverse team working in 100 countries is scaled to deliver focused and agile solutions to clients globally. Learn more about how Fortrea is streamlining drug development at Fortrea.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X and Bluesky.

Fortrea Contacts:

Tracy Krumme (Investors) – 984-385-6707, Tracy.Krumme@fortrea.com
Sue Zaranek (Media) – 919-943-5422, media@fortrea.com
Kate Dillon (Media) – 646-818-9115, kdillon@prosek.com

HOUSTON, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EPM) (“Evolution” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock for its fiscal 2027 first quarter, payable on September 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of September 21, 2026. This will be the 52^nd consecutive quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock since December 31, 2013.

About Evolution Petroleum

Evolution Petroleum Corporation is an independent energy company focused on maximizing total shareholder returns through the ownership of and investment in onshore oil and natural gas properties in the U.S. The Company aims to build and maintain a diversified portfolio of long-life oil and natural gas properties through acquisitions, selective development opportunities, production enhancements, and other exploitation efforts. Visit www.evolutionpetroleum.com for more information.

Contact
Investor Relations
(713) 935-0122
ir@evolutionpetroleum.com

Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ROHM Semiconductor today announced it has developed the “SDR01 Series” of high anti-surge chip resistors, delivering a class-leading* rated power of 0.33W in the 0402 (1005 Metric) size. Designed for electronic equipment where mounting densities continue to increase, the series is well suited for automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, and AI server applications. The new products help save board space and reduce component count by enabling replacement of larger-size resistors and consolidation of resistors while maintaining the reliability required of anti-surge chip resistors.

As electronic equipment becomes more highly functional and requires higher power, demand is rising across automotive, industrial, and consumer markets for electronic components that combine compact size with high power handling. These trends are also increasing the need for smaller high-reliability chip resistors, including anti-surge products. In power supply circuits and around interfaces, resistance to surges and electrostatic discharge (ESD), as well as high-power capability, is required.

To address these needs, ROHM optimized the resistive element and electrode designs of the SDR01 Series. This enables high rated power to be guaranteed in the 0402 size while securing the reliability expected of high anti-surge chip resistors.

The new products guarantee 0.33W up to the rated terminal temperature of Tk=125°C. This makes them easier to use in demanding thermal environments, such as high-density mounting and areas around heat-generating components, helping reduce the thermal design burden.

In addition, these products achieve a TCR of ±100ppm/°C for 10Ω ≤ R ≤ 2.2MΩ. By suppressing resistance-value fluctuations caused by temperature changes, the products support stable circuit operation and contribute to smaller, more reliable power supply circuits and peripheral interface circuits.

Mass production of the new products has already begun. Online sales have also started, with the products available for purchase through the ROHM Online Store as well as online distributors such as DigiKey and Farnell.

ROHM will continue to expand its lineup of high-reliability chip resistors, contributing to greater miniaturization, higher power handling, and higher reliability in electronic equipment.

Application Examples
Power supply and control circuits in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics requiring compact size, high power handling, and high reliability.

*ROHM September 2026 study

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Contact:
Heike Mueller
ROHM Semiconductor
hmueller@rohmsemiconductor.com
408-720-1900

Attachment

• ROHM’s SDR01 Series Chip Resistors

SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTMI) (“TTM”) announced today that it has priced $500 million in aggregate principal amount of its 6.750% senior notes due 2034 (the “Notes”) in a private offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The sale of the Notes is expected to close on September 24, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of TTM and will be guaranteed by TTM’s subsidiaries that guarantee its senior secured credit facilities, including its term loan B due 2030 and its revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), subject to certain exceptions. TTM intends to use the net proceeds of the offering of the Notes, together with expected borrowings from a $300 million incremental senior secured term loan A and a $800 million incremental senior secured term loan B (collectively, the “Incremental Facilities”), to fund the purchase price for the previously announced proposed acquisition of EDS Intermediate Holding, LLC (“Epiq Solutions”), for general corporate purposes, which may include the reduction of any amounts TTM may borrow under the Revolving Credit Facility to fund the purchase price for the previously announced proposed acquisition of Swiss Technology Group AG (“STG”), and to pay related fees and expenses.

The offering of the Notes is not conditioned on the consummation of the proposed acquisition of Epiq Solutions, and the consummation of the proposed acquisition of Epiq Solutions is not conditioned upon the closing of the offering of the Notes. If the acquisition of Epiq Solutions is not consummated on or before November 15, 2026 (subject to automatic extension to May 15, 2027 in certain circumstances) (the “Outside Date”) or TTM delivers a notice in writing to the trustee stating that it has determined that the consummation of the acquisition of Epiq Solutions will not occur on or before the Outside Date, TTM will be required to redeem the Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest from the issuance date of the Notes to but excluding, the redemption date.

The Notes and the related guarantees are being offered solely to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act or outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes and the related guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities or blue sky laws and foreign securities laws.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any Notes, nor shall there be any sales of the Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This press release is being issued pursuant to, and in accordance with, Rule 135c under the Securities Act.

Forward-looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events. TTM cautions you that such statements are simply predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. These statements reflect TTM’s current expectations, and TTM does not undertake to update or revise these forward-looking statements, even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied in this or other TTM statements will not be realized. Further, these statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond TTM’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Statements related to, among other things, the consummation of the offering of the Notes, the consummation of the Incremental Facilities, TTM’s ability to successfully consummate the proposed acquisition of Epiq Solutions, and potential changes in market conditions constitute forward-looking statements. For a description of additional factors that may cause TTM’s actual results, performance or expectations to differ from any forward-looking statements, please review the information set forth in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of TTM’s public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About TTM
TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced interconnect products, including printed circuit boards and substrates. TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM’s time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Contact:
Sean K.F. Hannan,
Vice President, Investor Relations
Sean.Hannan@ttmtech.com
+1 339 466 7737