Author: Ravi Shankar

Five bundles bring together essential Fluke tools around real-world workflows, giving students, recent grads and apprentices a clear path from foundational safety checks to advanced diagnostics

Everett, Washington, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The challenge to find skilled electricians is increasing as electrification, infrastructure upgrades and new technologies drive demand. Highlighting this issue, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects more than 72,000 electrician openings each year through 2035*, highlighting the need to prepare the next generation for the trade. For students, apprentices and early-career electricians entering the trade, having the right tools to build hands-on skills and confidence is becoming increasingly important.

Fluke is addressing that need by today announcing five new electrical testing bundles designed specifically for the next generation of electricians. The bundles bring together trusted Fluke instruments for the real-world tasks electricians encounter as they build their skills and advance in their careers. These range from basic safety checks and outlet testing to troubleshooting circuits, measuring loads and diagnosing more complex electrical systems.

Instead of making new electricians piece together the tools they need, the Fluke electrical testing bundles provide a practical starting point based on where they are in their careers. Each bundle is designed to help them make accurate measurements with confidence from the start, while building a tool set they can continue to rely on as their careers progress.

“The future of the electrical trade will be shaped by the people entering it today,” said Vineet Thuvara, Chief Product Officer at Fluke. “As the industry evolves, electricians are being asked to work with more sophisticated systems and technologies than ever before. We have an opportunity to give the next generation more than a set of tools. By providing students with a connected ecosystem and seamless workflows across the instruments they use, we can give them the confidence to approach the job, solve problems and keep learning as the technology around them evolves. By putting the right instruments and connected solutions in their hands from the start, we can help build the skills and mindset that will carry the trade forward for years to come.”

Built around how electricians learn and work
The five bundles are designed to reflect the progression from foundational skills to more advanced troubleshooting:

• Student Essential Kit — Combines the Fluke 1AC II Non-Contact Voltage Tester and ST120+ GFCI Socket Tester with Beeper for fundamental safety checks and outlet verification.
• Student Troubleshooting Kit — Features the Fluke 302+ Clamp Meter, 1AC II Non-Contact Voltage Tester, ST120+ GFCI Socket Tester, and TL75 Test Lead Set, providing students and early-career technicians with essential tools for voltage detection, outlet checks, current measurements, and basic electrical troubleshooting.

• Apprentice Diagnostic Kit — Expands beyond the basic safety checks provided by the 1AC II Non-Contact Voltage Tester and ST120+ GFCI Socket Tester, adding the Fluke 106 Digital Multimeter for AC/DC voltage measurements, continuity, resistance, and more advanced troubleshooting.
• Apprentice Dual-Meter Kit — Combines the 302+ Clamp Meter, 106 Digital Multimeter, and 1AC II Non-Contact Voltage Tester to provide flexibility for voltage detection, installation checks, load measurements, and troubleshooting across commercial and industrial applications.
• Journeyman Diagnostic Kit — Brings together the 302+ Clamp Meter and 17B+ Digital Multimeter, plus a K-Type Thermocouple, for more advanced electrical and temperature diagnostics.

Developed with input from students and apprentices, each bundle is built around the real-world applications electricians encounter as they progress through the trade. The progression moves from live/dead verification and GFCI testing to current measurement, AC/DC diagnostics, and temperature evaluation. By focusing on the tools they need for these specific tasks, the bundles provide a practical set of instruments electricians can put to use, rather than a collection of tools that may sit unused.

A stronger starting point for the skilled trades
Early-career electricians encounter a wide range of systems as they develop their skills, from receptacles and lighting to motor loads, HVAC equipment, panelboards and basic low-voltage wiring. Reliable measurement is fundamental across each of these applications, and developing sound testing habits early can help prepare electricians for increasingly complex work.

The bundles also give educators, training programs and employers a more straightforward way to identify core equipment for students and apprentices at different stages of development. As electricians progress, the tools provide a foundation for expanding into more advanced measurement and diagnostic capabilities.

To explore Fluke’s early-in-career electrical testing bundles and find the right starting point for students, apprentices and developing electricians, visit Fluke Electrical Testing Bundles.

About Fluke
Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools and software for measuring and condition monitoring. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, maintenance managers, and metrologists who install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial, electrical, and electronic equipment and calibration processes. Fluke is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. For more information, visit the Fluke website.

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*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

FLUKE is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. For more information, visit the Fluke website.

Q: What are the new Fluke electrical testing bundles?
A: The five bundles bring together essential Fluke tools around the real-world tasks electricians perform as they build their skills. They range from foundational safety and outlet testing for students to more advanced measurement and diagnostics for apprentices and journeyman electricians.

Q: What issue are these bundles designed to address?
A: Getting started in the electrical trade can be overwhelming, particularly when it comes to knowing which tools you need. These bundles take the guesswork out of building a tool set by pairing the right instruments with the skills electricians are developing at different stages of their careers.

Q: What is the benefit for students and apprentices?
A: The bundles give students and apprentices professional-grade tools they can learn with from the start, while making it easier to build their toolbox. Bundled kits offer 10% savings, and eligible students, recent graduates, and apprentices can receive an additional 25% off select Fluke instruments through the Fluke Education Partnership Program. This gives early-career electricians a more accessible way to invest in tools they can learn with now and rely on throughout their careers.

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• Student Troubleshooting Kit
• Journeyman Diagnostic Kit

CONTACT: Dave Smith
Fluke Corporation
dave.smith@fluke.com

Company Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carlsmed, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARL) (“Carlsmed” or the “Company”), a medical technology company pioneering AI-enabled personalized spine surgery solutions, today announced that Richard Heppenstall has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Heppenstall succeeds Leo Greenstein, who has served as CFO since 2023 and will be leaving Carlsmed to pursue other professional interests.

“We are excited to welcome Rich to Carlsmed at a pivotal point for the Company,” said Mike Cordonnier, Chairman and CEO. “He is a proven leader with the deep Orthopedic and Tech expertise crucial to driving our strategy, and his deep financial and operational experience will be invaluable as we build upon our momentum, scale the organization, and execute against the substantial opportunity in front of us. With the new aprevo^® Lumbar spinal fusion procedure CMS reimbursement going into effect on October 1, and the upcoming launches of the aprevo^® Lumbar Bi-lateral procedure and corra™ cervical procedure, we believe we are well positioned for this next phase of execution.”

Mr. Heppenstall is an accomplished financial, strategic, and operational leader bringing nearly 30 years of experience across healthcare, life sciences, and technology. He previously served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of ZimVie Inc. from September 2021 until its acquisition by ArchiMed SAS in October 2025. Prior to ZimVie, Inc., Mr. Heppenstall served as CFO of Breg, Inc. from April 2019 to September 2021. Prior to joining Breg, Inc., he served as Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasury of Orthofix Medical Inc. from May 2015 to April 2019 and previously in senior finance and business leadership positions with Solera Holdings, Flowserve Corporation, and CooperVision. Mr. Heppenstall holds an MBA from Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from University of California Irvine.

“I look forward to partnering with Mike, our executive team, and the finance organization to build on Carlsmed’s strong foundation and support disciplined execution,” said Mr. Heppenstall. “With compelling clinical outcomes data, strengthening reimbursement, and a proprietary, patient-centric innovation platform, I’m excited to help advance our vision of making personalized surgery at scale the standard of care for spine surgery.”

“On behalf of the Board and the entire Carlsmed team, I want to express my sincere gratitude to Leo for his leadership as CFO for the prior three years,” said Mr. Cordonnier. “His disciplined financial management, stewardship through our IPO process, and dedication to strengthening our finance function have positioned Carlsmed for continued success. We wish him all the best.”

Reaffirming Full Year 2026 Financial Outlook

The Company is reaffirming its full-year revenue guidance of $74 to $78 million, representing 50% growth over 2025 at the midpoint.

About Carlsmed

Carlsmed is a medical technology company pioneering AI-enabled personalized spine surgery solutions with a mission to improve outcomes and decrease the cost of healthcare for spine surgery and beyond.

Forward Looking Statements

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, including statements about Carlsmed’s ability to execute on its strategic priorities and increase adoption of its product offerings, Carlsmed’s ability to scale, Carlsmed’s growth prospects, the impact of CMS’s reimbursement policy on Carlsmed’s business, the timing of Carlsmed’s expected product launches, the revenue ranges presented in our fiscal year 2026 guidance provided on August 5, 2026 and reaffirmed herein and other statements containing the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “potential,” “likely,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “continue,” and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including such important factors as are set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in Carlsmed’s Annual Report on Form 10-K on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Carlsmed’s views as of the date of this press release. Carlsmed anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. However, while Carlsmed may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Carlsmed’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

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Stephanie Zhadkevich
Vice President, Head of Investor Relations
IR@Carlsmed.com

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ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DLH Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: DLHC) (“DLH” or the “Company”), a leading provider of digital, engineering, and scientific solutions for health and defense missions, today announced that it has been awarded a task order valued at up to $19.1 million to provide risk management framework (“RMF”) and cybersecurity operations support services to the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) Center for Information Technology (“CIT”). CIT provides the NIH community with a secure and reliable IT infrastructure in support of its mission-critical research activities.

This task order is new work to DLH, and has a potential value of $19.1 million inclusive of all option periods. The base period and multiple options aggregate to a three-year period of performance. DLH joined with other leading technology services providers to form a well-positioned delivery team.

Under the task order, DLH will provide integrated cybersecurity services across NIH’s enterprise environment, including security assessment and authorization, vulnerability management, incident response, cloud security, security architecture, privacy, compliance, training, and program management. The work will support compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements and advance NIH priorities related to zero trust, cloud modernization, automation, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

“This award expands DLH’s support for NIH as the organization strengthens resilience, reduces operational risk, and maintains mission continuity in an evolving cyber landscape,” said DLH President and CEO Kathryn JohnBull. “This award aligns with our strategy to grow technology-powered solutions in core markets.”

About DLH

DLH (NASDAQ: DLHC) enhances technology, public health, and cyber security readiness missions through science, technology, cyber, and engineering solutions and services. Our experts solve some of the most complex and critical missions faced by federal customers, leveraging digital transformation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, cloud-based applications, telehealth systems, and more. With a world-class workforce dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovative solutions to improve the lives of millions. For more information, visit www.DLHcorp.com.

Contact Information:

Investor Relations
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Media
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This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to future events or DLH`s future financial performance. Any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances or that are not statements of historical fact (including without limitation statements to the effect that the Company or its management “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “intends” and similar expressions) should be considered forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or DLH’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this release include, among others, statements regarding expected contract performance, future task order value, and anticipated operational benefits. These statements reflect our belief and assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Our actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including: the failure to achieve the anticipated benefits of any future acquisition (including anticipated future financial operating performance and results); the inability to retain employees and customers; contract awards in connection with re-competes for present business and/or competition for new business; our ability to manage our debt obligations; compliance with bank financial and other covenants; changes in client budgetary priorities; government contract procurement (such as bid and award protests, small business set asides, loss of work due to organizational conflicts of interest, etc.) and termination risks; significant delays or reductions in appropriations for our programs and broader changes in U.S. government funding and spending patterns; legislation that amends or changes discretionary spending levels or budget priorities; legal, regulatory, and political changes from the federal government that could result in economic uncertainty; the impact of inflation and higher interest rates; and other risks described in our SEC filings. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, as well as interim quarterly filings thereafter. The forward-looking statements contained herein are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry and business. Such forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and may become outdated over time. The Company does not assume any responsibility for updating forward-looking statements.

SEATTLE and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACHV), a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the global development and commercialization of cytisinicline as a treatment for nicotine dependence, today announced that new data evaluating the efficacy of 52 weeks of cytisinicline treatment for cigarette smoking and e-cigarette cessation will be presented at CHEST 2026, held October 18-21 in Phoenix, Arizona.

CHEST 2026 Presentation Details

• Presentation Title: Efficacy of 52-Week Cytisinicline Treatment for Cigarette Smoking and E-Cigarette Cessation: The Open-Label ORCA-OL Trial
• Session: Top Late-Breaking Abstracts: New Trial Data from Bench to Bronchoscope
• Date/Time: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 2:09–2:13 p.m. MST
• Presenter: Mark Rubinstein, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Achieve Life Sciences
• Authors: Judith J. Prochaska, PhD, MPH, Stanford University; Neal L. Benowitz, MD, University of California, San Francisco; Dorothy K. Hatsukami, PhD, Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota; Matthew E. Linley-Adams, Achieve Life Sciences; Mark L. Rubinstein, MD, Achieve Life Sciences; Nancy A. Rigotti, MD, Harvard Medical School

The presentation will feature results from ORCA-OL, an open-label study that enrolled 475 adults who previously participated in the ORCA-2, ORCA-3 or ORCA-V1 trials and were actively smoking cigarettes and/or vaping daily. Participants received cytisinicline 3 mg three times daily for 52 weeks with behavioral support. The analysis evaluated abstinence throughout the 52-week treatment period, including biochemically verified four-week sustained abstinence and seven-day point prevalence abstinence.

For more information about the conference, visit https://www.chestnet.org/learning-and-events/events/chest-annual-meeting.

About Cytisinicline
There are approximately 25 million adults in the United States who smoke combustible cigarettes.¹ Tobacco use is currently the leading cause of preventable death, responsible for more than seven million deaths worldwide and nearly half a million deaths in the United States annually.²,³

In addition, there are nearly 18 million adults in the United States who use e-cigarettes, also known as vaping.¹ In 2025, approximately 1.4 million middle and high school students in the United States reported using e-cigarettes.⁴ There are no FDA-approved treatments indicated specifically as an aid to nicotine e-cigarette cessation. FDA has awarded Achieve the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher for e-cigarette or vaping cessation and granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to address this critical need.

Cytisinicline is a plant-based alkaloid with a high binding affinity to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. It is believed to aid in treating nicotine dependence for smoking and e-cigarette cessation by interacting with nicotine receptors in the brain, reducing the severity of nicotine craving symptoms, and reducing the reward and satisfaction associated with nicotine products.

About Achieve Life Sciences, Inc.
Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. is a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the global development and commercialization of cytisinicline as a treatment of nicotine dependence. Achieve’s New Drug Application (NDA) for cytisinicline for smoking cessation in adults is supported by two successfully completed Phase 3 studies and an open-label long-term safety study. Achieve has also completed a Phase 2 study of cytisinicline in nicotine e-cigarette cessation, conducted an end-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA, and has received Breakthrough Therapy designation for the vaping cessation indication.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding the potential benefits of cytisinicline, the potential market for cytisinicline, and the Company’s commercialization plans and readiness. Achieve may not achieve its plans, projections, or other expectations and may not be able to successfully complete its NDA resubmission or obtain regulatory approval for cytisinicline on the anticipated timeline or at all. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including those detailed in Achieve’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Achieve undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Achieve Contact
Investor Relations
Nicole Jones
ir@achievelifesciences.com
425-686-1510

References
¹Agaku I. Tobacco Product Use among U.S. Adults, 2023–2024, NEJM Evidence, doi: 10.1056/EVIDpha2500339.
²World Health Organization. WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2025. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2025.
³U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Smoking, 50 Years of Progress. A Report of the Surgeon General. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health; 2014.
⁴Eunice Park-Lee, Lauren M Dutra, Hannah Cowan, et al. Tobacco Product Use Among Middle and High School Students in the United States: National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2025, Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 2026; ntag116, doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntag116.

Proposed Acquisition Would Mark ECGI’s Entry into the $5.3 Trillion U.S. Healthcare Industry with an Experienced Operating Team Across Medicare Advantage, Healthcare Services, Insurance Administration and AI-Enabled Health Technology

ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — ECGI Holdings, Inc. (OTC: ECGI) (“ECGI” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Avanta Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Avanta”). The proposed transaction represents a pivotal step in ECGI’s strategy to build a diversified healthcare platform spanning a developing Medicare Advantage health plan, healthcare management services, health technology, consumer health and supporting real estate infrastructure.

The proposed acquisition remains subject to due diligence, negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, required corporate and regulatory approvals, and customary closing conditions. Avanta Health Plan, Inc. is in development and will require applicable approvals and licenses, including from the California Department of Managed Health Care and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, before it may operate or enroll members.

Proposed Transaction Structure

Under the letter of intent, ECGI would acquire Avanta Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries for up to 15,600,000 shares of newly designated Series V Preferred Stock. Twenty percent of the consideration would vest upon execution of a definitive agreement and be issued only at closing. The remaining 80% would vest in four equal tranches upon achievement of recurring revenue milestones of $100 million, $200 million, $300 million and $400 million, with any unvested shares contemplated to vest automatically on the fifth anniversary of closing. Each vested and issued Series V share would be convertible into 1,000 shares of ECGI common stock, subject to the definitive agreements, the Certificate of Designation and applicable law. ECGI would designate the new Series V Preferred Stock, with its additional terms to be disclosed in the definitive transaction documents and applicable public filings.

The parties are proceeding with due diligence and negotiation of definitive transaction documents. There can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be reached, that regulatory or other approvals will be obtained, or that the proposed acquisition will be completed on the contemplated terms or at all.

“This is a pivotal moment for ECGI,” said Jamie Steigerwald, President of ECGI Holdings. “The Avanta platform is designed to connect the core functions that increasingly shape healthcare performance: insurance, administration, technology, member engagement and the infrastructure required to support delivery. We believe that combination can give ECGI a scalable foundation for growth while keeping the member experience and responsible use of data at the center of the strategy.”

Steigerwald continued, “Healthcare is one of the largest and most consequential sectors of the U.S. economy. Our objective is not simply to participate in that market, but to build an integrated platform capable of using automation and artificial intelligence to improve navigation, identify opportunities for earlier intervention, streamline administrative workflows and support more informed decision-making. We intend to pursue that opportunity with disciplined execution, strong governance and appropriate privacy, cybersecurity, clinical and regulatory controls.”

“We are excited to embark on this venture together with ECGI at such an important stage in Avanta’s development,” said Chi Luong, Chair of the Board of Avanta Group, Inc. “ECGI shares our vision of building a connected healthcare platform that combines insurance, operating expertise and technology to improve how members access and experience care. We believe this transaction can provide the strategic foundation and public-market platform needed to advance that vision, expand our capabilities and create meaningful long-term value for patients, partners and shareholders.”

The $5.3 Trillion United States Healthcare Market

The proposed transaction would position ECGI within a large healthcare market supported by long-term demographic demand. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. national health expenditures grew 7.2% to $5.3 trillion in 2024, representing 18.0% of gross domestic product. Medicare spending accounted for approximately $1.12 trillion of that total, while private health insurance spending reached approximately $1.64 trillion. CMS projects that Medicare spending will grow by an average of 7.7% annually from 2025 through 2034, faster than other major sources of healthcare funding.

The Medicare Advantage Market

Medicare Advantage is a substantial part of the broader healthcare market. In February 2026, approximately 35.5 million people were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, representing 55% of beneficiaries eligible to enroll. CMS also projected that its final 2026 payment policies would increase payments to Medicare Advantage plans by 5.06%, or more than $25 billion, compared with 2025.

ECGI believes the scale of Medicare Advantage, combined with advances in AI-enabled health technology, presents opportunities to improve member engagement, care navigation, risk identification and administrative efficiency. These remain strategic objectives. Their development and deployment will depend on regulatory requirements, data availability, validation and operational readiness.

The Proposed Avanta Platform

• Avanta Health Plan, Inc.: a developing Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Individual health-plan insurance entity, subject to all required licenses and approvals.
• Avanta MSO, LLC: a management-services organization intended to support healthcare administration and operations within Avanta’s medical network, directly implementing Avanta Tech and Avanta Health Plan’s innovations at the clinical level.
• Avanta Tech, Inc.: a health-technology business expected to support data, automation and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Avanta Mart, LLC: a consumer-health and wellness channel intended to deepen member and community engagement.
• Avanta Properties City Parkway, LLC: a real-estate entity intended to support healthcare-related infrastructure.

If completed, ECGI expects the transaction to create a unified platform through which technology and data can support multiple operating functions. Potential applications include member-service automation, care-gap identification, provider and network analytics, claims and workflow support, fraud-waste-and-abuse detection, and personalized health navigation. No assurance can be given that any specific capability will be developed, approved, deployed or produce the anticipated results.

About ECGI Holdings

ECGI Holdings, Inc. (OTC: ECGI) is a publicly traded holding company pursuing opportunities to build and scale operating businesses in large, evolving markets.

The Company’s core AI team includes Mr. Lev, who has more than a decade of experience in machine learning, quantitative financial modeling and decentralized systems. Most recently, he led generative-AI platform integration and machine-learning infrastructure at Elation, where he built production-scale large-language-model and telemetry systems connecting enterprise data with operational decision-making. Earlier, he co-founded Skryty, an AI firm that engineered a GPU-accelerated trading engine capable of real-time pattern recognition across NASDAQ market feeds. His prior work at Goldman Sachs and Bloomberg adds deep experience in signal generation, large-scale data engineering and applied financial intelligence. Additional information is available through the Company’s public disclosures.

About Avanta Group

Avanta Group, Inc. is developing a diversified healthcare platform across Medicare Advantage, healthcare management services, health technology, consumer health and supporting real estate. Avanta Health Plan’s contemplated operations remain subject to required licenses and regulatory approvals. Avanta was founded by a team of healthcare operations executives who have a successful track record of building other Medicare Advantage plans and medical clinics. The team understands the needs of diverse ethnic groups related to their health benefits and well-being.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the proposed acquisition of Avanta; the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements; the creation and terms of Series V Preferred Stock; the issuance, vesting and conversion of transaction consideration; regulatory and corporate approvals; Avanta Health Plan’s licensing, launch and enrollment; the development and deployment of AI-enabled technologies; anticipated synergies, market opportunities, operating performance and growth. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Such risks include the parties’ ability to complete due diligence and agree on definitive terms; financing and capital requirements; dilution; regulatory, licensing and compliance requirements; cybersecurity and data-privacy risks; technology-development and validation risks; competition; reimbursement and policy changes; and other risks described in ECGI’s filings and public disclosures. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. ECGI undertakes no obligation to update such statements except as required by law.

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Market Data Sources

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, National Health Expenditure Fact Sheet: CMS NHE Fact Sheet

Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, July 2026 Data Book: Health Care Spending and the Medicare Program

Third Wave of Ownership-Group Approvals; Commercial Rollout Expected Across 41 Additional Supermarket Locations

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Oil Ltd. (TSX: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (“Beyond Oil” or the “Company”), a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food while improving food quality, lowering operational costs, minimizing waste and enhancing sustainability, announces that, further to its news releases dated March 30, 2026 and July 30, 2026, it has been approved to expand its commercial rollout into two additional ownership groups totaling 41 stores of a top-tier U.S. supermarket brand, ranked among North America’s top-30 food retailers by annual sales.¹

“The first two ownership groups validated the model. This third planned expansion is traction: a vote of confidence from two more ownership groups and 41 additional stores. It shows the potential scale of the U.S. opportunity. And it is only the start,” said Jonathan Or, CEO of Beyond Oil. “We built our U.S. commercial platform to win large multi-location customers and serve them directly. Food retail is now a major growth vertical for Beyond Oil, and we are positioned to keep converting across this network, with the potential to scale across hundreds of supermarkets in multiple states.”

This is the Company’s third expansion with ownership groups of the same supermarket brand. The first ownership group, announced March 30, 2026, followed a successful pilot with an initial commercial rollout across 13 locations. The second ownership group, announced July 30, 2026, added the rollout commitment for 14 high-volume supermarket locations, four of which were already operational at announcement. The two newly approved ownership groups are expected to add 41 high-volume locations.

Following the successful rollouts with the first and second ownership groups, Beyond Oil worked to fine-tune the program, ensure strong operator compliance and build an effective model for broader rollout. Those rollouts delivered strong operator satisfaction and measurable performance improvements, aligned with the broader supermarket brand’s priorities around food quality, worker safety and more sustainable kitchen operations. That operating model is now converting across the network.

The two additional ownership groups operate a combined 41 high-volume supermarket locations. Deployment across these locations is planned to proceed as the Company and the operators complete onboarding, training, initial location implementation, validate results, and then broader installation.

This milestone marks Beyond Oil’s continued scaling into the high-potential food retail vertical, where prepared-food programs represent a fast-growing segment characterized by very high frying volumes and strong recurring product usage. The Company believes this vertical represents a substantial expansion opportunity alongside its existing focus on quick-service restaurant chains and other foodservice operators.

About Beyond Oil Ltd.

We all love fried food. Let’s make it better. Not by changing what people love. By improving the system behind it. Beyond Oil Ltd. (TSX: BOIL, OTCQB: BEOLF) is a food-tech innovation company on a mission to help foodservice operators improve fried food across every dimension that matters: quality, health, consistency, safety, sustainability and profitability. We achieve these outcomes by improving the system behind every kitchen, the frying performance and oil management that determine what lands on the plate. The Company’s patented technology, cleared by the FDA and Health Canada, integrates into existing kitchen workflows to improve frying performance and oil management, helping operators deliver more consistent food, strengthen operational control and reduce oil waste. Beyond Oil’s solution serves restaurant chains, supermarkets, hotels, catering, institutions and industrial frying operations worldwide, turning frying into a measurable, repeatable and scalable brand standard. The result is a better frying standard, helping every fryer, every shift and every plate live up to the food people love. For more information, please visit: www.beyondoil.co.

Forward-Looking Statements and Information

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

Company Contact:
Adi Olesker, VP of Investor Relations
Phone: +972-50-694-2517
adio@beyondoil.co

Investor Relations Contact:
Arx Investor Relations
North American Equities Desk
BOIL@arxhq.com

¹ Ranking source: Progressive Grocer, Julia Tabisz, “The PG 100: The 2026 Ranking of Top Food Retailers,” May 11, 2026. https://progressivegrocer.com/pg-100-2026-ranking-top-food-retailers

Translational research demonstrates that SIL204 utilizes native serum lipids to facilitate intracellular delivery and robust KRAS oncogene knockdown

Findings validate that physiological lipoprotein levels are sufficient for cellular entry without requiring artificial nanoparticles, supporting systemic administration in the Company’s Phase 2/3 clinical program

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silexion Therapeutics Corp. (NASDAQ: SLXN) (“Silexion” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering RNA interference (RNAi) therapies for KRAS-driven cancers, today announced positive new findings from an ongoing translational study evaluating the cellular uptake and gene-silencing mechanism of its lead candidate, SIL204. The study, part of the Company’s translational research program supporting its Phase 2/3 clinical development, demonstrates that SIL204 effectively harnesses naturally occurring circulating lipoproteins to achieve cellular internalization and drive potent, dose-dependent knockdown of mutant KRAS oncogene expression in cancer cells.

Extending oligonucleotide delivery beyond the liver represents a major frontier in RNAi therapeutics.¹ The newly reported findings demonstrate that SIL204 is designed to utilize native lipid transport pathways to achieve intracellular delivery in tumor cells. In the study, conducted in a carrier-free, non-transfection assay without synthetic transfection reagents, human KRAS-driven cancer cells treated with SIL204 exhibited robust, dose-dependent gene silencing in the presence of standard physiological serum lipids. In contrast, depletion of serum lipids resulted in a statistically significant reduction in gene-knockdown efficiency (P < 0.001), confirming that circulating lipoproteins play a direct, functional role in mediating SIL204 cellular uptake and oncogenic silencing.²

Importantly, the addition of exogenous human low-density lipoprotein (LDL) did not alter gene-silencing potency compared to complete serum alone. This observation indicates that endogenous levels of circulating lipoproteins present under normal physiological conditions are already sufficient to support efficient cellular uptake and target knockdown, eliminating the need for external lipid supplementation or artificial carrier vehicles.

“These findings represent an essential mechanistic milestone in our translational characterization of SIL204,” said Dr. Mitchell Shirvan, Chief Scientific and Development Officer of Silexion Therapeutics. “One of the central design objectives of SIL204 was to engineer an oligonucleotide construct capable of entering target cancer cells efficiently while maintaining biological integrity. By demonstrating that SIL204 engages native lipoprotein pathways for cellular entry without requiring synthetic transfection reagents, we have demonstrated a fundamental biological mechanism that underpins its intracellular delivery. These results establish that standard physiological lipid levels are sufficient to enable potent target silencing, providing crucial mechanistic support as we advance our ongoing pharmacokinetic and biodistribution evaluations. Because the LDL receptor has been shown in vivo to be upregulated in cancer cells compared to healthy cells³, this represents an endogenous targeted delivery mechanism that is envisioned to improve the side effect profile in a clinically meaningful way.”

“Demonstrating this natural uptake mechanism reinforces our broader clinical development strategy and our Integrated Treatment Regimen for SIL204,” said Ilan Hadar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Silexion Therapeutics. “While our Phase 2/3 clinical program in locally advanced pancreatic cancer targets the primary tumor, our vision has always encompassed systemic administration to address micro-metastases and distant disease spread. Confirming that SIL204 can leverage the body’s own lipid transport network for cellular entry provides a strong mechanistic foundation for systemic subcutaneous delivery. As we continue active site initiation and patient screening in our clinical program, these translational insights further validate the unique therapeutic potential of our next-generation RNAi platform.”

The findings emerge as Silexion continues translational characterization of SIL204 alongside clinical trial site initiation at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and regulatory clearances in Germany. Additional preclinical evaluations, including in vivo pharmacokinetic (PK), cellular uptake kinetics, and tissue biodistribution studies, are currently underway to further characterize the correlation between lipoprotein association, LDLR pathway engagement, systemic exposure, and anti-tumor activity in vivo.

About Silexion Therapeutics
Silexion Therapeutics is a pioneering clinical-stage, oncology-focused biotechnology company dedicated to the development of innovative treatments for unsatisfactorily treated solid tumor cancers that have the mutated KRAS oncogene, generally considered to be the most common oncogenic gene driver in human cancers. The Company conducted a Phase 2a clinical trial in its first-generation product candidate, which showed a positive trend in comparison to the control of chemotherapy alone, and is now advancing its lead, second-generation, product candidate, SIL204, a small interfering RNA (siRNA), through Phase 2/3 clinical evaluation. Silexion is committed to pushing the boundaries of therapeutic advancements in the field of oncology and further developing its lead product candidate for locally advanced pancreatic cancer. For more information, please visit: https://silexion.com

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this communication, including statements regarding the potential therapeutic benefits and future clinical development of SIL204, the Company’s ongoing and planned preclinical and clinical studies, including pharmacokinetic and biodistribution studies, and the potential future use of SIL204 for systemic administration, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “could”, “might”, “plan”, “possible”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, or “potential”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, and actual results or events may differ materially from those projected or implied in those statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (i) the inherent uncertainties associated with translational and preclinical research and drug development, including the risk that preliminary in vitro findings regarding cellular uptake, lipoprotein association, and gene silencing may not translate to in vivo pharmacokinetic models or clinical outcomes; (ii) Silexion’s ability to successfully complete additional preclinical and pharmacokinetic studies and initiate and conduct clinical trials, including the Phase 2/3 trial of SIL204 in locally advanced pancreatic cancer; (iii) Silexion’s strategy, future operations, financial position, projected costs, prospects, and plans; (iv) the impact of the regulatory environment and compliance complexities, including site-level approvals, conditions, and clearances required prior to study commencement at clinical sites in Israel, Germany, and other jurisdictions; (v) expectations regarding future partnerships or other relationships with third parties; (vi) Silexion’s future capital requirements and sources and uses of cash, including its ability to obtain additional capital; (vii) Silexion’s ability to maintain its Nasdaq listing; and (viii) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the documents filed by the Company with the SEC, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2026, and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, filed with the SEC on August 14, 2026. Silexion cautions you against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect current beliefs and are based on information currently available as of the date a forward-looking statement is made. Forward-looking statements set forth herein speak only as of the date they are made. Silexion undertakes no obligation to revise forward-looking statements to reflect future events, changes in circumstances, or changes in beliefs, except as otherwise required by law.

Company Contact
Silexion Therapeutics Corp
Ms. Mirit Horenshtein Hadar, CFO
info@silexion.com

Investor Relations Contact
Arx Investor Relations
North American Equities Desk
silexion@arxhq.com

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¹ Roberts TC, Langer R, Wood MJA. Advances in oligonucleotide drug delivery. Nature Reviews Drug Discovery 19, 673-694 (2020). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41573-020-0075-7
² Wolfrum C, Shi S, Jayaprakash KN, et al. Mechanisms and optimization of in vivo delivery of lipophilic siRNAs. Nature Biotechnology 25, 1149-1157 (2007). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt1339
³ Guillaumond F, Bidaut G, Ouaissi M, et al. Cholesterol uptake disruption, in association with chemotherapy, is a promising combined metabolic therapy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) 112 (8), 2473-2478 (2015). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1421601112

Manchester, 28 September 2026.- Virtualware (EPA: ALVIR), a European pioneer in 3D-driven industrial software listed on Euronext Growth Paris, has completed the acquisition of 100% of Virtalis Holding, the Manchester-based virtual reality and RT3D visualization software company.

The acquisition more than doubles the company’s scale, with pro forma revenue increasing from €4.32 million to €10 million based on projected 2026 results.

The combined group creates one of the largest European providers of immersive visualization and digital twin technology for industry, nuclear, critical infrastructure and defence.

“This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Virtualware, not only because of its scale, but also because it strengthens our product portfolio and expands our industrial customer base,” said Unai Extremo, CEO and founder of Virtualware.

Virtalis, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Manchester, specializes in virtual reality and RT3D visualization software. Its technology is used by BAE Systems, Blue Origin, Lam Research, Seaspan, Subsea 7, Vestas, Thales, Lockheed Martin and Ford.

The acquisition further strengthens Virtualware’s international footprint, rising its revenue generated outside Spain from 54% to 78%. The United Kingdom becomes the largest market, accounting for 37.7% of the proforma combined group’s aggregate revenue.

The acquisition follows Virtualware’s track record of inorganic growth. In October 2024 it acquired Swedish company Simumatik, a specialist in emulation and digital twin technology.

Shareholders approved the transaction at the Extraordinary General Meeting held in Basauri on 21 September 2026. The acquisition combines a fixed payment of 5 million euros on completion plus a variable component linked to Virtalis’s operating results in 2026 and 2027, funded through commercial debt.

LKS Corporate Finance served as Lead Financial Advisor to Virtualware on its acquisition of Virtalis, providing comprehensive financial advisory services, including valuation, transaction structuring, negotiations and deal execution and Geldars LLP as the legal advisor.

“We are proud to have supported Virtualware in the execution of a highly strategic acquisition that strengthens its international footprint and reinforces its leadership in industrial software.” Mariano Colmenar, Head of LKS Corporate Finance.

The acquisition was structured through a financial syndicate backed by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), the Instituto Vasco de Finanzas (IVF, the Basque Government’s public financial entity), Cofides, and Elkargi.

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Founded in 2004, Virtualware is one of the leading companies in enterprise software based on immersive and real-time 3D technologies for industrial and educational environments.

Virtualware is headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, and Sweden.

www.virtualwareco.com

Press and investors contacts

Aida Otaola: aotaola@virtualwareco.com

Investor Relations: ir@virtualwareco.com

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Highlights 24 Months of Value Creation

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Latin Metals Inc. (“Latin Metals” or the “Company“) (TSXV: LMS) (OTCQB: LMSQF) is pleased to announce that holders of the Company’s outstanding common share purchase warrants have exercised 100% of 12,500,000 million warrants at an exercise price of $0.15 per common share, providing $1,875,000 million in proceeds to the Company.

The warrant exercises provide Latin Metals with a meaningful addition to its treasury without undertaking a new equity financing and substantially reduces the Company’s near-term warrant overhang. The additional capital further strengthens Latin Metals’ financial position at a time when significant exploration expenditures across its portfolio are being funded at the project level by strategic partners under the Company’s prospect generator model.

Keith Henderson, President and CEO of Latin Metals, commented:

“The exercise of 100% of this warrant tranche represents a meaningful addition to Latin Metals’ treasury and demonstrates continued shareholder support for the Company. Importantly, this capital is being added at a time when significant exploration expenditures across our portfolio continue to be funded by our partners.

Over the past two years, Latin Metals has significantly expanded the scale of partner-funded exploration and investment across its portfolio, increasing estimated total investment under option agreements from approximately $16 million to $179 million.”

Following the exercise of the September 2026 warrants, the Company will have 151,565,650 common shares issued and outstanding and 12,095,454 warrants remaining outstanding at an exercise price of $0.20.

Latin Metals’ prospect generator strategy is designed to advance a diversified portfolio of copper, gold and silver exploration projects while securing well-funded partners to fund significant exploration expenditures at the project level. This model allows Latin Metals to maintain exposure to multiple potential discoveries while preserving capital and limiting shareholder-funded exploration expenditures.

Partner Investment Growth

Over the past 24 months, Latin Metals has substantially increased the amount of third-party capital and exploration commitments associated with its project portfolio. Between September 2024 and September 2026, total scheduled cash payments under option agreements increased from approximately $2.5 million to $21 million, while aggregate drilling meters under option agreements increased from 15,000 metres to 195,000 metres. Total potential investment under option agreements, including scheduled cash payments and estimated drill expenditures, increased from approximately $16 million to $179 million.

Latin Metals’ market capitalization has grown by approximately 400% over 24 months to September 2026 – from $7 million in September 2024 to $35 million in September 2026.

At the same time, Latin Metals’ expenditures have remained relatively stable on an annual basis.

Figure 1: Comparison of Partner Investment in September 2024, versus September 2026, illustrating significant growth in potential partner investment, and estimated percentage increases in various investment criteria.

This growth reflects the continued execution of Latin Metals’ prospect generator strategy, whereby the Company identifies and advances exploration opportunities before securing well-funded partners to assume a substantial portion of the high-cost exploration risk. The model is intended to expand shareholder exposure to multiple exploration programs while limiting the amount of Latin Metals’ own capital required to fund drilling and other high-cost exploration activities.

Regarding Figure 1 above, the figures presented for scheduled cash payments, drilling commitments and estimated investment under option agreements are based on the terms of the Company’s existing option agreements as at September 2026. To the extent that those figures relate to future periods, they constitute forward-looking information and assume, among other things, that the applicable option agreements remain in effect, the applicable option holders continue to advance those agreements through the relevant stages, scheduled payments are made and contractual drilling commitments are completed.

Actual results may differ materially. In particular, an option holder may elect not to proceed to a subsequent stage; an option agreement may be terminated, amended, surrendered or otherwise not completed; the timing or amount of scheduled payments may change; committed drilling may not be completed; actual drilling costs may differ materially from assumed costs; and the timing or scope of exploration programs may change. Accordingly, some or all of the cash payments, drilling commitments and estimated exploration investment illustrated in Figure 1 may not be received, completed or incurred, and the figures should not be interpreted as a forecast of amounts the Company expects to receive or expenditures that will necessarily be incurred.

Estimated investment attributable to drilling is based on assumed all-in drilling costs of approximately US$500 to US$700 per meter, depending on the project, based on costs observed at comparable projects, and actual costs may differ materially. Incoming cash payments include amounts paid or potentially payable directly to Latin Metals and, in certain cases, amounts paid or potentially payable under underlying option agreements. Total potential investment excludes discretionary top-up, buy-out and royalty buy-back payments. Latin Metals’ expenditures may vary depending on the number, timing, cost and scope of future acquisitions and exploration programs. Market capitalization figures are approximate point-in-time estimates and are not based on VWAP.

Correction to June 29, 2026 News Release

The Company wishes to correct its news release dated June 29, 2026 regarding the grant of 400,000 stock options. The news release incorrectly stated that the options were granted to certain directors, officers and consultants of the Company. The options were granted solely to consultants of the Company, and no options were granted to any directors or officers. All other terms of the option grant remain unchanged.

About Latin Metals

Latin Metals Inc. is a copper, gold and silver exploration company operating in Peru and Argentina under a prospect generator model, minimizing risk and dilution while maximizing discovery potential. The company secures option agreements with partners to fund exploration. This approach provides early-stage exposure to high-value mineral assets. Latin Metals is actively seeking new strategic partners to advance its portfolio.

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Upcoming Events

Latin Metals is pleased to announce its participation in several industry conferences, providing a platform to connect with investors, industry leaders, and potential partners:

• New Orleans Investment Conference – New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, October 28-31, 2026
• 121 London – London, UK, November 23-24, 2026

These events offer valuable opportunities to share Latin Metals’ exploration progress in Argentina and Peru, highlight the advantages of its low-dilution prospect generator model, and explore strategic investment and partnership opportunities across its gold, copper, and silver-focused portfolio.

Qualified Person

Eduardo Leon, QP, is the Company’s qualified person as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for portions of this news release. He has approved the disclosure herein. Mr. Leon is not independent of the Company, as he is an employee of the Company and holds securities of the Company.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of

LATIN METALS INC.

“Keith Henderson“

President & CEO

For further details on the Company, readers are referred to the Company’s website (www.latin-metals.com) and its Canadian regulatory filings on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.

For further information, please contact:

Keith Henderson
Suite 1920 – 1188 Georgia Street,
Vancouver, BC, V6E 4A2

Elyssia Patterson, VP Investor Relations
Email: elyssia@latin-metals.com
Phone: 778-683-4324

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

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This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact may constitute forward-looking statements, including statements regarding anticipated exploration activities and results; the timing, scope and cost of exploration programs; the Company’s ability to acquire additional mineral properties and enter into option, earn-in or other agreements with exploration partners; scheduled or potential cash payments, drilling commitments and exploration expenditures under existing option agreements; estimated drilling costs and aggregate potential partner investment; the continuation and performance of option agreements; and the Company’s anticipated business plans and future activities.

Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections as of the date of this news release. Material assumptions include, where applicable, that existing option agreements remain in effect, that option holders elect to continue to advance those agreements through the applicable stages, that scheduled payments and exploration commitments are made or completed, that exploration programs proceed substantially as presently contemplated, that assumed drilling costs are reasonable, that required permits and approvals are obtained when required, and that the Company and its exploration partners have access to sufficient financing and other resources to carry out their respective activities.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, activities or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks include, among others, the risk that an option holder may elect not to proceed to a subsequent stage of an option agreement; that an option agreement may be terminated, amended, surrendered or otherwise not completed; that the timing or amount of scheduled payments may change; that committed drilling or other exploration activities may not be completed; that actual drilling and exploration costs may differ materially from estimates; that the timing, scope or results of exploration programs may change; that permits or regulatory approvals may be delayed or not obtained; changes in commodity prices, financial markets and economic conditions; availability of financing; title and permitting risks; environmental and social risks; political and regulatory risks in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates; and the other risks described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recently filed management’s discussion and analysis and other continuous disclosure documents available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+.

Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unless otherwise stated, all numbers in this press release are presented in Canadian dollars. Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (“Alaris” or the “Trust“) (TSX: AD.UN) is pleased to announce the closing of the previously announced public offering (the “Offering“) of trust units of the Trust (“Units“) through a syndicate of underwriters (the “Underwriters“) led by CIBC Capital Markets, Acumen Capital Finance Partners Limited and National Bank of Canada Capital Markets and including Raymond James Ltd., Desjardins Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets, ATB Capital Markets Corp., and Canaccord Genuity Corp., on a bought-deal basis. A total of 5,134,750 Units were issued in connection with the Offering at a price of $22.40 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $115,018,400, which includes Units issued on the exercise in full of the over-allotment option granted to the Underwriters in connection with the Offering to purchase 669,750 Units.

The Trust intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering to partially repay outstanding indebtedness under its senior credit facility, which may be subsequently redrawn and used to fund future investments in new Partners (as defined below) and for general trust purposes.

ABOUT ALARIS

Alaris’ investment and investing activity refers to providing, through the wholly-owned subsidiaries of Alaris (the “Acquisition Entities“), structured equity to private companies (“Partners“) to meet their business and capital objectives, which includes management buyouts, dividend recapitalization, growth and acquisitions. Alaris achieves this by investing its unitholder capital, as well as debt, through the Acquisition Entities, in exchange for distributions, dividends or interest (collectively, “Distributions“) as well as capital appreciation on both preferred and common equity. The principal objective is to generate predictable cash flows for distribution payments to its unitholders while growing net book value through returns from capital appreciation. Distributions, other than common equity Distributions, from the Partners are adjusted annually based on the percentage change of a “top-line” financial performance measure such as gross margin or same store sales and rank in priority to common equity position.

This news release is not an offer of securities of Alaris for sale in the United States. The Units have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Units may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an applicable exemption from such registration. No public offering of securities is being made in the United States. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

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For further information please contact:

ir@alarisequity.com
P: (403) 260-1457
Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust
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Calgary, Alberta T2S 3E6
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