• Company may continue listing, subject to transferring its listing to The Nasdaq Capital Market
  • Decision follows completion of Envoy Technologies acquisition and confirmation of compliance with Nasdaq’s shareholders’ equity requirement.

LAS VEGAS, NV, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CID HoldCo, Inc. (Nasdaq: DAIC) (the “Company” or “Dot Ai”) today announced that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) has granted the Company’s request for continued listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”), subject to certain conditions. The decision follows the Company’s acquisition of Envoy Technologies, Inc. and Nasdaq’s confirmation that the Company has regained compliance with the applicable shareholders’ equity requirement.

The Panel’s decision follows the Company’s completion of key compliance milestones, including the filing of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Under the terms of the decision, the Company is required to submit an application to transfer the listing of its securities to the Nasdaq Capital Market on or before November 2, 2026.

“We appreciate the Panel’s decision and are pleased with the progress we’ve made toward meeting Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements,” said Edmund Nabrotzky, Chief Executive Officer of Dot Ai. “With Envoy now part of Dot Ai, our focus is on advancing the integration of our businesses, expanding our technology capabilities, and building on the opportunities this combination creates.”

The Company’s continued listing on Nasdaq remains subject to the terms of the Panel’s decision, including the requirement to submit an application to transfer its securities to the Nasdaq Capital Market by November 2, 2026.

About Dot Ai (CID HoldCo, Inc.)

Dot Ai (Nasdaq: DAIC) is an ambient IoT and asset-intelligence company. Its Industrial Bridge reader and patent-pending on-metal and wet-environment antenna technology make battery-free ambient tags readable in industrial and outdoor conditions, and its U.S. Patent No. 11,017,189 covers the vehicle-as-reader architecture in which a moving reader dynamically tracks moving beacons. Dot Ai serves an industrial partner ecosystem. For more information, visit https://daic.ai.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts, including statements regarding the anticipated benefits of the acquisition of Envoy, including, for example, the expected expansion of the Company’s intention to comply with the Hearing Panel’s condition to transfer its listing to The Nasdaq Capital Market; and the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with applicable Nasdaq listing requirements. All forward-looking statements are based on Dot Ai’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties — including the risk that required stockholder, Nasdaq, or regulatory approvals may not be obtained, that the Company may be unable to regain or maintain compliance with applicable Nasdaq listing requirements — that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Dot Ai assumes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Important Information for Stockholders

In connection with the proposed transactions, the Company intends to file a proxy statement with the SEC. The Company also plans to file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transactions. After the proxy statement has been cleared by the SEC, a definitive proxy statement will be filed with the SEC and mailed to the stockholders of record of the Company. The Board will set the record date prior to mailing the definitive proxy statement. STOCKHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS. Stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement and other documents containing important information about the Company once such documents are filed with the SEC, through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.

Participants in the Solicitation

The Company and its executive officers, directors, other members of management and employees may be deemed, under SEC rules, to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Company’s stockholders with respect to the proposed transactions. Information regarding the executive officers and directors of the Company is set forth in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders filed with the SEC on April 17, 2026 and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC on March 11, 2026. More detailed information regarding the identity of potential participants, and their direct or indirect interests, by securities holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in the proxy statement and other materials to be filed with the SEC in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement.

No Offer or Solicitation

This press release is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed transactions and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of 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. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act.

Media Contact

Eva Fattahi
PR and Business Development, Envoy Technologies
press@envoythere.com  | 347-839-0993

Investor Contact

Charles Maddox, Chief Financial Officer, Dot Ai
Investors@daic.ai 

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today reported its Third Quarter 2026 financial results and filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company’s Form 10-Q and earnings press release, along with the Third Quarter 2026 financial supplement and earnings presentation, are available now on the Investor Relations page of the company’s website.

The company will hold a webcast at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) today, October 29, 2026, to publicly share its results with the media. A replay will be available on the company’s website for approximately 30 days.

Freddie Mac’s mission is to make home possible for families across the nation. We promote liquidity, stability and affordability in the housing market throughout all economic cycles. Since 1970, we have helped tens of millions of families buy, rent or keep their home. Learn More: Website | Consumers | X | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

MEDIA CONTACT: Frederick Solomon
703-903-3861
Frederick_Solomon@FreddieMac.com

INVESTOR CONTACT: Mahesh Lal
571-382-3630

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN OR OTHER COUNTRIES IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTION OR PUBLICATION COULD BE UNLAWFUL. FURTHER RESTRICTIONS APPLY. PLEASE REFER TO THE IMPORTANT NOTICES AT THE END OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF SECURITIES IN ANY JURISDICTION.

CLIQ Digital AG completes Repurchase Offer with a repurchase volume of approximately EUR 999 thousand

DÜSSELDORF, 29 October 2026 – CLIQ Digital AG (“CLIQ” or the “Company”) has completed its public partial share repurchase offer (“Repurchase Offer”). During the acceptance period from 12 October 2026 to 26 October 2026, 164,515 CLIQ shares were tendered to the Company at the offer price of EUR 6.07 per CLIQ share. This corresponds to a repurchase volume of EUR 998,606.05.

Pursuant to Section 4.4 of the offer document, payment of the purchase price for the CLIQ shares for which the Repurchase Offer was accepted (“Tendered CLIQ Shares”) to the custodian banks shall be made concurrently (Zug um Zug) with the removal of the Tendered CLIQ Shares from the interim class by Clearstream Europe AG and the transfer of the Tendered CLIQ Shares to the account of Quirin Privatbank AG, Berlin, for transfer to the Company. It is currently intended that these payments and transfers will take place on 5 November 2026.

The Company plans to redeem the CLIQ shares acquired by the Company on the basis of the Repurchase Offer for the purpose of a capital reduction without undue delay after the acquisition and once all relevant conditions have been met.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN ARE NOT INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION OR PUBLICATION IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (INCLUDING ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS, ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA) (THE “UNITED STATES”), CANADA, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN OR OTHER COUNTRIES IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTION OR PUBLICATION COULD BE UNLAWFUL. THE DISTRIBUTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO LEGAL RESTRICTIONS IN CERTAIN COUNTRIES AND ANYONE WHO IS IN POSSESSION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE INFORMATION REFERRED TO THEREIN SHOULD INFORM THEMSELVES ABOUT AND COMPLY WITH SUCH RESTRICTIONS. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH RESTRICTIONS MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE CAPITAL MARKETS LAWS OF SUCH COUNTRIES.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND CONSTITUTES NEITHER AN INVITATION TO SELL, NOR AN OFFER TO PURCHASE, SECURITIES OF CLIQ DIGITAL AG (“CLIQ”). THE FINAL TERMS AND FURTHER PROVISIONS REGARDING THE PUBLIC SHARE REPURCHASE OFFER ARE DISCLOSED IN THE OFFER DOCUMENT. INVESTORS AND HOLDERS OF SECURITIES OF CLIQ ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO READ THE OFFER DOCUMENT AND ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PUBLIC SHARE REPURCHASE OFFER AS SOON AS THEY ARE PUBLISHED, SINCE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

THE OFFER WILL BE MADE EXCLUSIVELY UNDER THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF GERMAN AND EUROPEAN LAW, SPECIFICALLY UNDER THE GERMAN STOCK CORPORATION ACT (AKTIENGESETZ). THE OFFER SHALL NOT BE EXECUTED ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF JURISDICTIONS OTHER THAN THOSE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY. THUS, NO ANNOUNCEMENTS, REGISTRATIONS, ADMISSIONS OR APPROVALS OF THE OFFER OUTSIDE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY HAVE BEEN FILED, ARRANGED FOR OR GRANTED. INVESTORS IN, AND HOLDERS OF, SECURITIES IN CLIQ CANNOT RELY ON HAVING RECOURSE TO PROVISIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF INVESTORS IN ANY JURISDICTION OTHER THAN THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY. SUBJECT TO THE EXCEPTIONS DESCRIBED IN THE OFFER DOCUMENT AS WELL AS ANY EXEMPTIONS THAT MAY BE GRANTED BY THE RELEVANT REGULATORS, A TENDER OFFER SHALL NOT BE MADE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE DOING SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.

TO THE EXTENT ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THIS DOCUMENT CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, SUCH STATEMENTS DO NOT REPRESENT FACTS AND ARE CHARACTERIZED BY THE WORDS “WILL”, “EXPECT”, “BELIEVE”, “ESTIMATE”, “INTEND”, “AIM”, “ASSUME” OR SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS. SUCH STATEMENTS EXPRESS THE INTENTIONS, OPINIONS OR CURRENT EXPECTATIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS OF CLIQ. SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED ON CURRENT PLANS, ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS, WHICH CLIQ HAS MADE TO THE BEST OF ITS KNOWLEDGE, BUT WHICH DO NOT CONSTITUTE A REPRESENTATION AS TO THEIR FUTURE ACCURACY. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO PREDICT AND USUALLY CANNOT BE INFLUENCED BY CLIQ. THESE EXPECTATIONS AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS CAN TURN OUT TO BE INCORRECT AND THE ACTUAL EVENTS OR CONSEQUENCES MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN OR EXPRESSED BY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. CLIQ DOES NOT ASSUME AN OBLIGATION TO UPDATE THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF INCIDENTS, BASIC CONDITIONS, ASSUMPTIONS OR OTHER FACTORS.

Contact

CLIQ Digital AG
Oststraße 54
40211 Düsseldorf, Germany
investors@cliqdigital.com

Company to Conduct Conference Call at 2 p.m. Pacific Time

CORONA, Calif., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after the market closes. The company also announced that Chief Executive Officer Hilton Schlosberg will host an investor conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time that day to discuss the company’s financial performance and business operations.

The call will be open to all interested investors through a live audio webcast via the Internet at www.monsterbevcorp.com. For those who are not able to listen to the live broadcast, the call will be archived for approximately one year on the website.        

Monster Beverage Corporation
Based in Corona, California, Monster Beverage Corporation is a holding company and conducts no operating business except through its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company’s subsidiaries develop and market energy drinks, including Monster Energy® drinks, Monster Energy Ultra® energy drinks, Juice Monster® and Punch Monster® Energy + Juice energy drinks, Java Monster® and Monster Killer Brew® non-carbonated coffee + energy drinks, Rehab® Monster® non-carbonated energy drinks, Monster Energy® Nitro energy drinks, Reign Total Body Fuel® high performance energy drinks, Storm™ and Reign Storm® total wellness energy drinks, NOS® energy drinks, Full Throttle® energy drinks, Bang Energy® drinks, FLRT™ total wellness energy drinks, BPM® energy drinks, BU® energy drinks, Burn® energy drinks, Live+® energy drinks, Mother® energy drinks, Nalu® energy drinks, Play® and Power Play® (stylized) energy drinks, Relentless® energy drinks, Samurai® energy drinks, Ultra Energy® drinks, Predator® energy drinks and Fury® energy drinks. The Company’s subsidiaries also develop and market craft beers, flavored malt beverages and hard seltzers under a number of brands, including Jai Alai® IPA, Dale’s Pale Ale®, Dallas Blonde®, Wild Basin® hard seltzers, The Beast™, Blind Lemon® and Blinder Lemon™. For more information visit www.monsterbevcorp.com.

CONTACTS:  Mark Astrachan
SVP, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
(951) 739-6200

Roger S. Pondel / Judy Lin
PondelWilkinson Inc.(310) 279-5980 

Cummins

Mining is entering a period of significant change. Demand for minerals such as copper, lithium and nickel continues to grow, driven by global infrastructure, manufacturing and energy transition. At the same time, mining companies are under pressure to reduce emissions, improve safety, increase productivity, and operate more efficiently.

These priorities are accelerating new technologies and operating models with the following trends shaping how mines are powered, managed, and operated.

Decarbonization is creating multiple power pathways

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on diesel has become a major priority for the mining industry. However, the transition will not be achieved through one technology or at the same pace across every site.

Large haul trucks and other heavy-duty machines operate for long periods, carry significant loads, and often work in remote locations with limited energy infrastructure. Mining companies are therefore exploring several pathways, including hybrid-electric systems, battery-electric equipment, hydrogen-based technologies, and renewable energy at mine sites.

Hybrid systems offer a practical pathway to reduce fuel consumption and emissions while leveraging existing mining infrastructure. By combining an engine with energy storage, trucks can capture energy during braking or downhill operation and reuse it when additional power is required. Battery-electric equipment can reduce direct emissions further, but adoption depends on charging infrastructure, energy availability and equipment duty cycles. Hydrogen technologies may also play a role, although deployment depends on infrastructure and site readiness.

Impact: Decarbonization will follow different routes. Progress will depend on matching each technology to the operating demands and energy infrastructure of the mine.

Automation and digitalization are creating more connected operations

Autonomous trucks, drills, and loaders are becoming more common across mine sites, while remote operating centers are allowing site leaders to manage equipment from safer and more accessible locations. Together, these technologies can support more consistent equipment operation, improve traffic management, and reduce the number of people working in hazardous areas.

Digitalization is helping to accelerate this transition by creating stronger connections between equipment, people, and processes. IoT sensors, telematics and predictive analytics provide greater visibility into equipment health, performance and operating conditions, allowing maintenance teams to identify developing issues earlier and act before they lead to major failures.

Rather than relying solely on scheduled maintenance or responding after a breakdown, mines can use real-time information to plan repairs around production requirements, helping to reduce unplanned downtime and lower repair costs.

As autonomous and remotely managed operations continue to expand, the connection between equipment, data, and decision-making will become increasingly important. Mines will need systems that provide accurate information and support coordinated activity across the site.

Impact: Better connected mines can improve safety, productivity and maintenance planning, but their value depends on accurate data, reliable systems and effective coordination.

Remote and challenging locations are raising operational demands

As high-grade ores become harder to access, mining activity is expanding into more remote and extreme environments. From high-altitude operations reaching 4,800 to 5,200 meters above sea level to open-pit mines where temperatures can exceed 131°F (55°C) and Arctic sites where they can drop as low as -46°F (-43°C), mining companies are increasingly operating in some of the world’s most demanding conditions.

Equipment must perform in intense heat, freezing temperatures, dusty environments and locations with limited access to maintenance support. These conditions increase the importance of equipment durability and operational visibility. Failure in a remote location can lead to longer delays, higher repair costs, and greater impact on production.

Remote sites often rely heavily on real-time monitoring and remote diagnostics to maintain visibility of equipment performance and identify potential issues before they affect production.

Site location can also influence technology adoption. Limited access to charging, hydrogen or renewable energy infrastructure may affect how quickly certain solutions can be deployed, even where long-term sustainability goals remain a priority.

Impact: As mining moves into more demanding locations, equipment performance, remote monitoring and infrastructure readiness will become increasingly important.

The future will be shaped by connected decisions

Mining is evolving through decarbonization, greater connectivity, and increased automation, but there is no single roadmap for every operation. Geography, infrastructure, energy availability and business priorities will all influence the choices mining companies make.

While the technologies may differ, the direction of travel is clear. Mining companies are looking for ways to improve safety, reduce environmental impact, and maintain productivity in increasingly complex operating environments.

As these trends continue to converge, the challenge is no longer addressing individual priorities in isolation. Mining companies need solutions that can perform reliably in demanding environments, provide the connectivity needed for data-driven decision-making, and support multiple pathways toward decarbonization as technologies and infrastructure continue to evolve.

Success will depend less on any individual technology and more on how effectively different solutions are combined to meet the needs of each operation. As the industry continues to evolve, the value of trusted partners, such as Cummins, that can help miners navigate emerging technologies and bring these capabilities together will become increasingly important.

Verizon

By Gyrate Media

At a glance

  • Free workshops deliver career development: Total Spark partners with local nonprofits like Goodwill to provide young job seekers with resume workshops, mentorship and free career resources directly in their communities.
  • Community events tackle youth job market barriers: With 73% of working students desiring extra support, accessible local workshops help youth overcome hiring hurdles, scheduling conflicts and limited guidance.
  • Executive coaching turns life experience into interview confidence: Students practice mock interviews with corporate leaders, learning to translate personal achievements, such as team leadership and schedule management, into valuable workplace strengths.

For La’Niyah Mondie, a high school senior hoping to build a career in marketing, getting a job has been difficult. Unreliable transportation, employers who don’t reply and the paperwork hurdles that come with being a teenager looking for work have all gotten in the way. Seeking free job resources to move her search forward, Mondie decided to attend a Total Spark and Goodwill Resume Bootcamp at a Total Wireless store in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood.

Mondie was one of a group of high school and college students who spent the afternoon learning how to turn their everyday experiences into skills that employers value. The event was presented by Total Spark, Total Wireless’s community grant program for working students. Total Spark partners with local nonprofits across the country—including Goodwill in Chicago, the LA Conservation Corps, Dallas’ Wilkinson Center and Temple University’s Lenfest Center for Community Workforce Partnerships—to host in-person events at Total Wireless stores, providing working students with career workshops, mentorship and job resources.

The unique challenges facing working students

“Today’s job market isn’t kind to youth,” says Diana Muñoz, director of youth engagement at Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee and Chicago. “During the school year, students struggle to find employers that will work with their school schedule, and many times, [they have] to decide between having a job or going to school.”

This squeeze is even tighter for those who manage to find jobs while attending school. “Time is the biggest luxury for working students,” says Anna Lee, partnerships lead at Empower Work, an employment-focused nonprofit that collaborated with Total Spark and Goodwill to create the bootcamp. “They are often juggling work, family responsibilities, bills and everything we all experience, but compounded.”

Free career development and community mentorship

A Total Wireless survey found that 73% of working students wish they had additional support to help them pursue a career. That’s where the bootcamp comes in. During the event, students learned why a resume matters, critiqued good and bad examples of resumes as a group, and rehearsed interviews with Total Wireless executives.

Nicole Maldonado, a mission learning consultant at Goodwill who led the Chicago bootcamp, says neighborhood presence is key. “Having these events in our communities makes them easily accessible for our participants and their families to join,” she says. “Events like this definitely boost our students’ confidence.”

Turning personal experience into interview success

For aspiring working students like La’Niyah Mondie, the day’s event delivered that exact confidence boost. She had a one-on-one mock interview session with James Lee, senior director of channel field sales at Total Wireless. Lee coached her on communicating her strengths during an interview, advising Mondie to answer questions with specific stories from her own life, such as leading her basketball team through a rough patch and balancing school with sports training twice a day. “Now, I feel more confident when I’m talking to others,” Mondie says.

Before the session ended, Lee left her with one last piece of advice: “Don’t sell yourself short, ever,” he said. “Go into that interview knowing, ‘I got this.’”

Total Wireless’s Total Spark supports working students balancing jobs, education, and family with training, mentorship and career development opportunities that helps turn ambition into advancement. The program is part of Verizon Value Cares, the responsible business platform across Verizon’s prepaid brands, built on the belief that our customers have big ambitions and deserve someone in their corner.


How does Total Spark empower working students through free career resources?

Total Spark, Total Wireless’s community grant program, collaborates with local nonprofits to bring free job development, mentorship and career resources directly into neighborhood stores. By hosting accessible events like resume bootcamps and mock interview sessions with corporate leaders, Total Spark helps working students build professional confidence and bridge the gap between education and employment.


Where can teenagers and college students find free job resources and development programs?

Young job seekers can access free job development tools through local nonprofit organizations, youth workforce centers, school counseling offices and community grant programs like Total Spark. These programs offer free job resources, including resume workshops, skill development and interview coaching locally.


How can students with no formal work experience build a resume and interview with confidence?

First-time job seekers can feature everyday experiences, such as leading sports teams, managing personal schedules, volunteering or academic achievements, to highlight transferable workplace skills. Practicing mock interviews and preparing specific stories from daily life allows students to clearly demonstrate leadership, resilience and time management to prospective employers.


 

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNT), a leading provider of commerce media solutions, today announced that it will report its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, after the close of the U.S. financial markets on November 12, 2026. Fluent will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results.

The conference call can be accessed by phone after registering online at Fluent Conference Call or via audio at Audio Registration. The call and accompanying slide presentation will also be webcast simultaneously on the Fluent website on the Investor Relations Page. Please log in at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any downloads that may be required. Following the call, a recorded replay of the webcast will be available for one year on Fluent’s Investor Relations Page.

About Fluent, Inc.
Fluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNT) is a commerce media solutions provider connecting top-tier brands with highly engaged consumers. Leveraging exclusive ad inventory, robust first-party data, and proprietary machine learning, Fluent unlocks additional revenue streams for partners and empowers advertisers to acquire their most valuable customers at scale. Founded in 2010, Fluent uses its deep expertise in performance marketing to drive monetization and increase engagement at key touchpoints across the customer journey. For more insights, visit http://www.fluentco.com/.

Contact Information:
Investor Relations
Fluent, Inc.
InvestorRelations@fluentco.com

Company delivers technical data reports on the development of new AI datasets to detect foreign object debris/damage on U.S. Air Force and civilian airfields

AVENTURA, Fla., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) (“Safe Pro” or the “Company”), a developer of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled defense, security, and situational awareness solutions, today announced that it has successfully completed all research milestones under the previously announced Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract awarded to the Company by AFWERX.

In July, the Company was awarded a Phase I SBIR focused on the development of a new AI dataset using images of Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD) that are commonly encountered on both U.S. Air Force (USAF) and civilian airfields to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Under the SBIR, Safe Pro demonstrated its SpotlightAI™ AI-powered computer vision technology for small object detection, collected and analyzed high resolution imagery of FOD, and prepared technical project reports. Subject to review and determination by AFWERX, the Company intends to pursue additional SBIR-funded development contracts.

“We wish to thank AFWERX for their collaboration on this project as we work to further demonstrate the significant value and impact that our patented AI-powered computer vision software technology can have in both defense and civilian applications,” said Dan Erdberg, Chairman and CEO of Safe Pro Group Inc.

The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small businesses and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded.

AFWERX is the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The mission of AFWERX’s SBIR program is to fund emerging technologies to deliver Air Force and Space Force capabilities and broaden access to disruptive innovation.

The development of AI datasets for use in U.S. Air Force airfield operations could significantly expand the applicability of the Company’s proprietary computer vision technology designed to rapidly detect and identify small objects beyond use in battlefield and post-conflict zone land reclamation and rebuilding missions. This AFWERX SBIR award follows recent interest in this capability expressed by the U.S. Army which has invited the Company to provide operational support to soldiers during an upcoming airfield exercise.

Powered by Safe Pro’s patented SPAI Ground Truth software, the Company’s technology uses AI and machine learning algorithms trained on one of the world’s largest real-world drone-based imagery datasets to instantly detect small, hard-to-find threats such as landmines, cluster munitions, UXO, and ambush drones. The platform can identify explosive threats and objects of interest across large-scale, high-risk environments, creating a novel and scalable approach to situational awareness on the battlefield.

For information about Safe Pro Group, its subsidiaries, and technologies, please visit https://safeprogroup.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

About Safe Pro Group Inc.
Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) is a mission-driven technology company delivering AI-enabled security and defense solutions. Through cutting-edge platforms like SPAI Ground Truth, Safe Pro provides advanced situational awareness tools for defense, humanitarian, and homeland security applications globally. The Company is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing and mapping, leveraging commercially available off-the-shelf drones with its proprietary machine learning and computer vision technology to enable rapid identification of explosive threats, providing a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional human-based analysis methods. Built on a cloud-based ecosystem and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Safe Pro Group’s scalable platform targets multiple markets, including commercial, government, law enforcement, and humanitarian sectors where its Safe Pro AI software, Safe-Pro USA protective gear, and Airborne Response drone-based services can work in synergy to deliver safety and operational efficiency. For more information on Safe Pro Group Inc., please visit https://safeprogroup.com.

About AFWERX
AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a division within the Air Force Research Laboratory, partners with small businesses, startups and nontraditional vendors to address challenges facing Airmen and Guardians. Headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, AFWERX strengthens the defense industrial base by expanding access to innovators, building partnerships and accelerating the transition of critical technologies to operational capability. In fiscal year 2025, AFWERX awarded more than 1,000 contracts totaling $1.37 billion and achieved 438 Phase III transitions valued at $8.1 billion. For more information, visit afwerx.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans, and prospects. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding its ability to create new AI models for use in airfield damage assessment and recovery operations and the ability to license its software and the acceptance and continued use of its solutions by potential government, military, and humanitarian organizations, market size projections for unmanned ground vehicles, and the Company’s future business plans and expectations. Although Safe Pro Group believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Safe Pro Group has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “projects,” “intends,” “potential,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “seek,” “target,” “forecast,” “continue,” “approximately,” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including market and other conditions. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth under Item 1A in the Company’s most recently filed Form 10-K and updated from time to time in the Company’s Form 10-Q filings and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), copies of which may be obtained from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of its date. Safe Pro Group undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

Media Relations for Safe Pro Group Inc.:
media@safeprogroup.com

Investor Contact:
Ankit Hira, Managing Director
Solebury Strategic Communications for Safe Pro Group Inc.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO) (the “Company”) announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 6.5 million equity units (the “Offering”), subject to market and other conditions. Each equity unit will be issued in a stated amount of $50 ($325 million aggregate stated amount) and will initially be in the form of a corporate unit consisting of a contract to purchase the Company’s common stock in the future (the “purchase contract”) and a 1/20 undivided beneficial ownership interest in $1,000 principal amount of the Company’s remarketable senior notes due 2031. Pursuant to the terms of the equity units, we expect to issue shares of the Company’s common stock to holders on or about November 1, 2029. Before the issuance of the Company’s common stock upon settlement of the purchase contracts, the purchase contracts will be reflected in the Company’s diluted earnings per share calculations using the treasury stock method.

In connection with the Offering, the Company expects to grant the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 975,000 corporate units ($48.75 million additional aggregate stated amount), solely for the purpose of covering over-allotments, within the 13-day period beginning on the day the Company first issues the corporate units.

The Company intends to apply to list the corporate units on the Nasdaq Global Select Market and expects trading to commence within 30 days of the date of initial issuance (subject to listing approval).

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for general corporate purposes, which may include acquisitions, capital expenditures or debt repayment, in line with our previously communicated capital plans, and to satisfy a portion of our future equity needs to refinance a portion of our debt maturing in 2029.

Wells Fargo Securities and J.P. Morgan are acting as joint book-running managers and as representatives of the underwriters for the Offering.

The Offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement, including the accompanying base prospectus. Before you invest, you should read the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, the registration statement, and the other documents that the Company has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and the Offering. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the final prospectus supplement, when available, may be obtained by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or from Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, 90 South 7th Street, 5th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Attention: WFS Customer Service, toll-free at 1-800-645-3751 or by email at WFScustomerservice@wellsfargo.com or J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717 or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com.

About H2O America

H2O America is among the largest investor-owned pure-play water and wastewater utilities in the United States, providing life-sustaining and high-quality water service to over 1.7 million people. H2O America includes the following locally led and operated water utilities – San Jose Water Company in California, The Connecticut Water Company in Connecticut, The Maine Water Company in Maine, and SJWTX, Inc. (dba The Texas Water Company) in Texas, including Quadvest’s operations.

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the proposed Offering and expected use of net proceeds, which statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “seeks,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “approximately,” “strategy,” or the negative of those words or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.

The accuracy of such statements is subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, but not limited to, the following factors: (1) the risks associated with the Quadvest and Cibolo Valley transactions, including, the risk of the proposed Cibolo Valley transaction not closing on the anticipated timeline, or at all, and the ability to successfully integrate Quadvest’s and Cibolo Valley’s operations and realize the projected financial and other benefits of the proposed transactions; (2) the effect of water, utility, environmental and other governmental policies and regulations, including regulatory actions concerning rates, authorized return on equity, authorized capital structures, capital expenditures, PFAS and other decisions; (3) changes in demand for water and other services; (4) unanticipated weather conditions and changes in seasonality including those affecting water supply and customer usage; (5) the effect of the impact of climate change; (6) unexpected costs, charges or expenses; (7) our ability to successfully evaluate investments in new business and growth initiatives; (8) contamination of our water supplies and damage or failure of our water equipment and infrastructure; (9) the risk of work stoppages, strikes and other labor-related actions; (10) catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, terrorist acts, physical attacks, cyber-attacks, epidemic, or similar occurrences; (11) changes in general economic, political, legislative, business and financial market conditions; (12) the ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, which can be affected by various factors, including credit ratings, changes in interest rates, compliance with regulatory requirements, compliance with the terms and conditions of our outstanding indebtedness, and general market and economic conditions; and (13) legislative and general market and economic developments. The risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of H2O America to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to materially differ are described in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

H2O America Contacts:

Ann P. Kelly
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(408) 385-4752
Ann.Kelly@H2O-America.com

Jonathan G. Reeder
Senior Director of Treasury & Investor Relations
(475) 414-1034
InvestorRelations@H2O-America.com

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that members of its management team will attend the following conference:

Deutsche Bank Global Space and Defense Tech Summit – November 18th, 2026

  • Format: one-on-ones, group meetings
  • Location: NYC
  • Participants: Adi Sfadia, Chief Executive Officer & Gil Benyamini, Chief Financial Officer

About Gilat

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is a leading global provider of satellite-based broadband communications. With over 35 years of experience, we develop and deliver deep technology solutions for satellite, ground, and new space connectivity, offering next-generation solutions and services for critical connectivity across commercial and defense applications. We believe in the right of all people to be connected and are united in our resolution to provide communication solutions to all reaches of the world.

Together with our wholly owned subsidiaries Gilat Wavestream, Gilat DataPath, and Gilat Stellar Blu, we offer integrated, high-value solutions supporting multi-orbit constellations, Very High Throughput Satellites (VHTS), and Software-Defined Satellites (SDS) via our Commercial and Defense Divisions. Our comprehensive portfolio is comprised of a software-defined platform and modems, high-performance satellite terminals, advanced Satellite On-the-Move (SOTM) antennas and ESAs, highly efficient, high-power Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC) and includes integrated ground systems for commercial and defense markets, field services, network management software, and cybersecurity services.

Gilat’s products and tailored solutions support multiple applications including government and defense, IFC and mobility, cellular backhaul, enterprise, aerospace and critical infrastructure clients all while meeting the most stringent service level requirements. For more information, please visit: http://www.gilat.com

Certain statements made herein that are not historical are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “estimate”, “project”, “intend”, “expect”, “believe” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Gilat to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions, inability to maintain market acceptance to Gilat’s products, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid changes in the market for Gilat’s products, loss of market share and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company’s proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat’s international operations and its location in Israel. For additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties associated with Gilat’s business, reference is made to Gilat’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Contact:

Gilat Satellite Networks
PublicRelations@gilat.com

Investor Relations Contact (U.S.)
Alliance Advisors Investor Relations
GilatIR@allianceadvisors.com 

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