Author: Ravi Shankar

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quadravest Capital Management Inc. (the “Manager”) is pleased to declare a monthly distribution for Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF (“Preferred ETF”) as follows:

	Amount Per Unit: Record Date: Payment Date:	$0.05833 CAD October 30, 2026 November 10, 2026

The monthly distribution per unit represents a total of $0.70 annualized based on the initial issue price of $10.00.

The investment objectives of Preferred ETF are to provide unitholders with: (a) monthly distributions and (b) the opportunity for capital preservation, primarily through a portfolio of preferred shares of split share corporations.

Preferred ETF will seek to achieve its investment objectives by investing in an actively managed portfolio of split corp. preferred shares offered by Canadian split share corporations listed on a Canadian exchange. The Preferred ETF may also invest in preferred shares of other issuers, exchange-traded funds, other investment funds, equities or income-generating securities, and securities that are convertible into any of the above noted securities provided such investments are consistent with the Preferred ETF’s investment objectives.

Monthly distributions are targeted and will be set at the Manager’s sole discretion and may be changed or vary in subsequent periods, as announced by the Manager. If the total return on the portfolio of the Preferred ETF is less than the amount necessary to fund the monthly distributions and all expenses of the Preferred ETF, this will result in a portion of the distributions paid to unitholders being a return of the capital to unitholders and a decrease in NAV per unit.

The Manager has assigned Preferred ETF a risk rating of “low”.

For further details, please refer to Preferred ETF’s Facts document available on www.sedarplus.com or on Preferred ETF’s home page at www.quadravest.com.

Founded in 1997, the Manager has a successful track record of creating and managing investment products with over $5 billion in assets under management and proudly manages a portfolio of 13 publicly traded investment products including split share corporations and an investment trust.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with exchange-traded fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Exchange-traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated. Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to matters disclosed in this press release and to other matters identified in public filings relating to the fund, to the future outlook of the fund and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the future financial performance of the fund. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and we assume no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

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TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — M Split Corp. (“M Split”) declares its monthly distribution of $0.03125 per share ($0.375 annually) for Class I Preferred shareholders and a monthly distribution of $0.03125 per share for Class II Preferred shareholders. The Class I Preferred share dividends are paid at an annual rate of 7.50% based on the $5 notional issue price. The Class II Preferred share dividends are paid at an annual rate of 7.50% based on the $5 notional issue price when the NAV exceeds $10.00. Distributions are payable November 10, 2026 to shareholders on record as at October 30, 2026.

M Split invests in common shares of Manulife Financial Corporation, the largest life insurer in Canada offering financial products and wealth management services.

Distribution Details
Class I Preferred Share (YCM.PR.B)	$0.03125
Class II Preferred Share (XMF.PR.C)	$0.03125
Record Date:	October 30, 2026
Payable Date:	November 10, 2026

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BROSSARD, Quebec, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diagnos Inc. (“DIAGNOS” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ADK, OTCQB: DGNOF, FWB: 4D4A), a company dedicated to the early detection of eye-related health using Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques, is pleased to announce the successful initial deployment of its newly licensed CARA System software platform (CARA) across its Canadian network.

Following receipt of Health Canada medical device marketing authorization, DIAGNOS rapidly initiated installation of optometry clinics onto the CARA. The Corporation is pleased to report that the first phase of deployment has been successfully executed, validating its onboarding capacity and efficiency.

DIAGNOS has set up 28 stores in two weeks to support continued expansion across Canada, bringing to more than 60 optometrists now utilizing CARA.

Initial real-world operations have yielded excellent feedback from end-users. Optometrists highlight the system’s intuitive interface, the precision of its AI-assisted retinal image analysis as well as the processing speed of CARA. Furthermore, participating clinics have reported positive patient feedback, driven by the speed and efficiency of the AI-enhanced assessments.

“The feedback we are receiving from optometrists and clinic staff validates our core mission: delivering a technology that not only meets regulatory standards but supports clinicians in providing better, faster care. With these successful early deployments, we are now fully determined to pursue our rollout strategy to equip clinics across all Canadian provinces,” said André Larente, President and Chief Executive Officer of DIAGNOS

About DIAGNOS
DIAGNOS is a public Canadian corporation dedicated to the early detection of critical eye-related health problems. DIAGNOS manufactures CARA System, a software platform which assists health specialists in the detection of retinal eye pathologies. By developing innovative products based on AI technologies, DIAGNOS’ solutions provide healthcare clinicians with valuable information that refines diagnostic accuracy, streamlines workflows, and improves patient outcomes. CARA System is currently licensed for commercialization in Canada and Saudi Arabia.

Additional information is available at www.diagnos.com and www.sedarplus.com.

This news release contains forward-looking information. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in these statements. DIAGNOS disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Neither the 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 release.

CONTACT: For further information, please contact:

Mr. André Larente, President
DIAGNOS Inc.
Tel: 450-678-8882 ext. 224
alarente@diagnos.ca

Geneva, Switzerland, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

Company to highlight investments in U.S. quantum innovation and collaborations with MIT Media Lab, Lattice Semiconductor and GlobalFoundries

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ” or “Company”), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced that its CEO, Carlos Moreira will present an update on its U.S. strategy at IQT Quantum + AI 2026, taking place October 25–27, 2026, in New York City. The update will cover investments in U.S. quantum companies, semiconductor collaborations and engagement with leading research institutions.

Mr. Moreira will deliver the Main Conference Keynote “Securing the Quantum AI Era: From Silicon to Space,” on October 27 at 9:10 am ET. He will also join the Senior Executive Panel at 3:15 pm ET on the same day. The keynote will focus on SEALSQ’s Root-to-Qubit-to-Space approach: post-quantum secure chips with a hardware Root of Trust, post-quantum PKI and provisioning services, SEALQuantum’s investments in quantum computing and quantum photonic interconnects, and the Quantum Spatial Orbital Cloud developed with its sister company WISeSat.Space.

Event information and registration: https://iqtevent.com/quantumai/register/.

SEALSQ’s U.S. strategy connects quantum computing investment with the development of secure semiconductor technologies, trusted hardware and post-quantum cryptography. Through its SEALQuantum initiative, the Company aims to help build the technology foundations needed to protect digital infrastructure as quantum computing and artificial intelligence advance.

The quantum threat to today’s cryptography and the rise of AI-driven attacks both make trust a hardware question. “Post-quantum algorithms alone are not enough,” said Mr. Moreira. “Connected devices can be attacked directly at the chip, and AI is becoming a force multiplier for attackers. Security features are not the same thing as certified security. The answer is a certified hardware foundation, whether it’s a single secure element or a certified security chiplet bound to the main processor. Combined with its PKI and digital identity services, SEALSQ then extends that trust from the chip to the cloud.”

Drawing on his recent visit to EeroQ’s facilities, Mr. Moreira will highlight SEALSQ’s investment in EeroQ, the Chicago-based quantum computing company developing an electron-on-helium architecture. He will discuss how the investment supports SEALSQ’s U.S. quantum innovation and connects emerging computing platforms with expertise in secure silicon.

SEALSQ will also provide updates on three complementary relationships supporting its technology roadmap:

• MIT Media Lab: interdisciplinary research and innovation. As a member of the MIT Media Lab’s global community of member organizations, SEALSQ engages with an interdisciplinary research environment exploring resilient technologies and the interaction between people and digital systems. This relationship supports the Company’s broader commitment to human-centered technological development.
• Lattice Semiconductor: integrating programmable logic with post-quantum hardware security. The collaboration combines Lattice’s FPGA technology with SEALSQ’s QS7001 and QVault TPM technologies. The approach brings programmable processing together with a hardware root of trust and post-quantum cryptography, targeting applications requiring secure identity, trusted operation and protected communications.
• GlobalFoundries: advancing secure silicon and quantum-enabling technologies. The strategic collaboration covers next-generation secure integrated circuits, post-quantum security intellectual property and chiplet hardware security modules, alongside the exploration of cryogenic CMOS technologies for quantum computing systems. These activities aim to connect SEALSQ’s security expertise with GlobalFoundries’ semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.

“Building a trusted quantum future requires investment across the entire technology chain, from emerging quantum architectures and research to secure chips and industrial manufacturing,” said Mr. Moreira. “Our investments in U.S. quantum innovation, together with our engagement with MIT Media Lab and our collaborations with Lattice Semiconductor and GlobalFoundries, bring complementary capabilities to this effort. At IQT Quantum + AI, we look forward to sharing our progress and our vision for embedding trust into the next generation of computing infrastructure.”

At IQT Quantum + AI, SEALSQ will also unveil its new brand identity. Building on the Company’s original identity, the new logo combines a secure chip, drawn in perspective, with the letter Q for quantum, and comes with the tagline “Quantum Security.” It reflects SEALSQ’s conviction that trust has to be issued in hardware, and its path from post-quantum security today to quantum computing tomorrow.

SEALSQ’s participation will also provide an opportunity to engage with researchers, technology companies and investors on the convergence of quantum computing, AI and cybersecurity, and on the practical steps required to transition toward quantum-resistant infrastructure.

About SEALSQ:
SEALSQ is a leading innovator in Post-Quantum Technology hardware and software solutions. Our technology seamlessly integrates Semiconductors, PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), and Provisioning Services, with a strategic emphasis on developing state-of-the-art Quantum Resistant Cryptography and Semiconductors designed to address the urgent security challenges posed by quantum computing. As quantum computers advance, traditional cryptographic methods like RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) are increasingly vulnerable.

SEALSQ is pioneering the development of Post-Quantum Semiconductors that provide robust, future-proof protection for sensitive data across a wide range of applications, including Multi-Factor Authentication tokens, Smart Energy, Medical and Healthcare Systems, Defense, IT Network Infrastructure, Automotive, and Industrial Automation and Control Systems. By embedding Post-Quantum Cryptography into our semiconductor solutions, SEALSQ ensures that organizations stay protected against quantum threats. Our products are engineered to safeguard critical systems, enhancing resilience and security across diverse industries.

For more information on our Post-Quantum Semiconductors and security solutions, please visit www.sealsq.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning SEALSQ Corp and its businesses. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our business strategy, financial performance, results of operations, market data, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, as well as any other statements which are not historical facts. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include SEALSQ’s ability to continue beneficial transactions with material parties, including a limited number of significant customers; market demand and semiconductor industry conditions; and the risks discussed in SEALSQ’s filings with the SEC. Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by SEALSQ with the SEC.

SEALSQ Corp is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SEALSQ Corp. Carlos Moreira Chairman & CEO Tel: +41 22 594 3000 info@sealsq.com

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CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) (the “Fund”), announced today the preliminary results of its Tender Offer (the “Tender Offer”), which commenced September 18, 2026, and expired at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on October 19, 2026. The Tender Offer was for up to 1,903,861 (approximately 12.5%) of the Fund’s outstanding common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Shares”).

Based on the preliminary results shown below, because the Tender Offer was oversubscribed, the number of Common Shares that will be purchased from each shareholder is expected to be prorated based on the number of Common Shares properly tendered. The purchase price of properly tendered and accepted Common Shares for the Fund will be 98% of the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on October 20, 2026. The below-indicated results are based on preliminary information, are subject to adjustment and should not be regarded as final.

Based on the preliminary count by Computershare Trust Company, N.A. the depositary for the Tender Offer (the “Depositary”), a total of approximately 7,331,021 Common Shares were validly tendered and not withdrawn at the purchase price at the Fund’s next determined NAV, anticipated 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 20, 2026. The Fund expects to announce the final results of its Tender Offer, including the pro-ration factor, if applicable, on or about October 21, 2026.

Questions regarding the Tender Offer may be directed to Okapi Partners LLC, the Information Agent for the Tender Offer, who can be reached at the toll-free number (877) 796-5274.

About XA Investments

XA Investments LLC (“XAI”) is a Chicago-based firm founded by XMS Capital Partners in 2016. XAI serves as the investment adviser for two listed closed-end funds, an interval fund, and a tender offer fund. The listed closed-end funds, the XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust and XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund both trade on the New York Stock Exchange and the interval fund and tender offer fund, XAI CLO & Income Opportunities Fund and Evanston Multi-Alpha Fund are both available via direct subscription and through select broker/dealers and wealth management platforms.

In addition to investment advisory services, the firm also provides investment fund structuring and consulting services focused on registered closed-end funds to meet institutional client needs. XAI offers custom product build and consulting services, including product development and market research, marketing and fund management.

XAI believes that the investing public can benefit from new vehicles to access a broad range of alternative investment strategies and managers. XAI provides individual investors with access to institutional-caliber alternative managers. For more information, please visit www.xainvestments.com.

About XMS Capital Partners

XMS Capital Partners, LLC, established in 2006, is a global, independent, financial services firm providing M&A, corporate advisory and asset management services to clients. It has offices in Chicago, Boston and London. For more information, please visit www.xmscapital.com.

About Rockford Tower Asset Management

Rockford Tower Asset Management, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of King Street Capital Management, L.P. (“King Street”) and an affiliate of Rockford Tower Capital Management (“Rockford Tower”). Rockford Tower, King Street’s dedicated CLO, CBO and SMA platform, was formed in 2017. Rockford Tower has over $14.7 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2026, across 19 U.S. CLOs and 10 European CLOs, one CBO transaction and one SMA. In addition, Rockford Tower has traded over $99 billion of loans as of December 31, 2025.

About King Street Capital Management

King Street is a global alternative investment firm founded in 1995 that manages $30.9 billion in assets across public and private markets. The firm marries rigorous fundamental research with tactical trading and differentiated sourcing capabilities to identify investment opportunities across asset classes, up and down the capital structure. For more information, please visit www.kingstreet.com.

XAI does not provide tax advice; please consult a professional tax advisor regarding your specific tax situation. Income may be subject to state and local taxes, as well as the federal alternative minimum tax.

Investors should consider the investment objectives and policies, risk considerations, charges and expenses of the Trust carefully before investing. For more information on the Trust, please visit the Trust’s webpage at www.xainvestments.com.

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

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HYTRON to Be Showcased at Hall 10, Booth J15 from October 21–23, Supporting Primech AI’s Commercial Expansion in South Korea

Key Facts At-a-Glance

Who: Primech AI Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Primech Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: PMEC), in partnership with NCM Co., Ltd., HYTRON’s exclusive distribution partner in South Korea.

What: Exhibition of HYTRON, Primech AI’s autonomous AI-powered restroom-cleaning robot, at CLEAN KOREA 2026, with opportunities for prospective customers to enquire about consultations and proof-of-concept (PoC) trials.

When: October 21–23, 2026. HYTRON is currently undergoing Korean product certification (KC), with commercial availability in South Korea expected from Q1 2027.

Where: KINTEX Exhibition Center 2, Hall 10, Booth J15, South Korea.

Why It Matters: The exhibition strengthens Primech AI’s presence in South Korea through its exclusive local distribution partnership with NCM, supporting customer engagement and potential deployment opportunities ahead of HYTRON’s anticipated commercial availability.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Primech Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: PMEC) (“Primech” or the “Company”), a Singapore-headquartered technology-driven facilities services and AI robotics group, today announced that its subsidiary, Primech AI Pte. Ltd. (“Primech AI”), will showcase its flagship autonomous restroom-cleaning robot, HYTRON, in partnership with NCM Co., Ltd. (“NCM”), HYTRON’s exclusive distribution partner in South Korea, at CLEAN KOREA 2026.

The exhibition will take place from October 21 to 23, 2026, at KINTEX Exhibition Center 2, Hall 10, South Korea. Visitors can meet the team at Booth J15 to explore HYTRON’s autonomous cleaning capabilities and its applications across commercial and institutional facilities.

Participation alongside NCM supports Primech AI’s strategy to expand HYTRON’s international presence through local distribution partnerships, connecting its robotics technology with prospective customers and deployment opportunities in the South Korean market.

Expanding HYTRON’s International Market Presence

The CLEAN KOREA exhibition builds on HYTRON’s international showcases at CMS Berlin 2025 in Germany, the Japan Build Tokyo 2025 Building Maintenance & Clean Expo in Japan, and CES 2026 in Las Vegas, as Primech AI continues to develop commercial opportunities across key markets.

Bringing together professionals from the cleaning, hygiene, facilities management and housing management sectors, CLEAN KOREA provides a platform for Primech AI and NCM to engage facility operators, cleaning service providers and other prospective customers.

Through its partnership with NCM, Primech AI aims to strengthen local market engagement, develop customer relationships, and explore deployment opportunities. This approach combines Primech AI’s robotics capabilities with its distribution partner’s local market knowledge to support HYTRON’s commercialisation.

HYTRON is currently undergoing Korean product certification (KC), with commercial availability in South Korea expected from the first quarter of 2027. At CLEAN KOREA 2026, NCM will engage prospective customers and accept enquiries for consultations and potential proof-of-concept (PoC) trials, supporting early market engagement ahead of commercial availability.

For Primech, expanding HYTRON’s adoption represents an opportunity to build a scalable robotics business alongside its established facilities services operations. Longer-term robot deployment and service relationships offer the potential to broaden the Group’s recurring-revenue base as its international robotics business develops.

Intelligent Automation for Commercial Restroom Cleaning

HYTRON is a fully autonomous AI-powered restroom-cleaning robot designed to clean toilets, urinals, wash basins, sinks, floors and mirrors. Combining intelligent navigation with robotic manipulation, HYTRON automates repetitive cleaning tasks to support consistent hygiene standards and improve workforce productivity.

The robot’s autonomous capabilities include self-charging and automatic water refilling and discharge, reducing the need for continuous human intervention during routine operations. Its monitoring and reporting capabilities also provide facility operators with greater visibility into cleaning performance.

Built for demanding commercial environments, HYTRON addresses a practical operational need: helping facility operators maintain restroom hygiene while enabling cleaning teams to focus on other essential responsibilities.

Management Commentary

“South Korea is an important market in our international robotics growth strategy, and our partnership with NCM gives us a local platform to connect HYTRON with prospective customers,” said Ken Ho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Primech Holdings Limited. “CLEAN KOREA brings together the industry professionals who evaluate, procure and operate cleaning solutions, making it a valuable opportunity to demonstrate HYTRON’s relevance to their facilities.”

“Our focus is on translating international interest into customer relationships and sustainable commercial opportunities. By combining our facilities services experience, autonomous cleaning technology and local distribution partnerships, we aim to expand HYTRON’s adoption and build a robotics business that contributes to long-term shareholder value.”

Exhibition Details

• Event: CLEAN KOREA 2026
• Dates: October 21–23, 2026
• Venue: KINTEX Exhibition Center 2, Hall 10, South Korea
• Booth: J15
• Exhibition Partner: NCM Co., Ltd. (Exclusive Distribution Partner in South Korea)
• Featured Solution: HYTRON autonomous restroom-cleaning robot
• Event Website: https://www.cleankorea.org/en

About Primech AI

Primech AI develops autonomous robotics solutions for the facilities services industry. Its flagship robot, HYTRON, combines AI-powered navigation and robotic manipulation to automate commercial restroom cleaning. Drawing on the Group’s facilities services experience, Primech AI focuses on practical automation that supports hygiene standards, workforce productivity and operational efficiency. For more information, visit https://primech.ai.

About Primech Holdings Limited

Primech Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: PMEC) is a Singapore-headquartered technology-driven facilities services and AI robotics group with operations in Singapore and Hong Kong. Through its subsidiaries, the Group provides cleaning, facilities maintenance, stewarding, waste management and pest control services to public and private sector clients.

Through its subsidiary Primech AI, the Group develops HYTRON, an autonomous restroom-cleaning robot that combines AI perception with robotic manipulation. The Group also operates HomeHelpy, a consumer home-services booking platform.

Primech Holdings was incorporated in 2020 and listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market in October 2023. For more information, visit investor.primechholdings.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company’s exhibition participation, international expansion, distribution partnerships, HYTRON’s Korean product certification process, expected commercial availability, commercialisation and adoption, potential deployment and service relationships, recurring-revenue opportunities and future growth. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations, projections and assumptions.

Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential” and similar expressions. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Investors should review the risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements except as required by law.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cannabix Technologies Inc. (CSE: BLO) (OTCID: BLOZF) (Frankfurt: 8CT) (the “Company” or “Cannabix”), a developer of marijuana and alcohol breath testing technologies is pleased to announce that it has made first commercial delivery of its new breath-based multi-drug test panel. The panel is modeled after the drug classes included in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) federally mandated urine drug testing program, including amphetamines/methamphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (THC), opiates, and phencyclidine (PCP) (the “DOT-like Panel”).

This first deployment follows the validation by Omega Laboratories, Inc. of a laboratory developed test method utilizing the Cannabix Breath Collection Unit (“BCU”) and Breath Cartridge technologies. The validated method supports the simultaneous detection of multiple drug classes from breath samples, expanding Cannabix’s breath testing capabilities beyond cannabinoids and demonstrating the versatility of its technology.

Figure 1. Cannabix Marijuana Breath Test hardware including Breath Collection Unit (BCU) and Breath Cartridge (BC) technologies.

Unlike urine and hair testing, which can identify historical drug exposure over days, weeks, or months, employers and other decision-makers are often seeking information about more recent drug use. Breath testing is intended to target a substantially shorter detection window following drug consumption. Cannabix’s breath-testing technology is designed to help address this gap by focusing on a shorter detection period, ranging from 15 minutes to 4 hours after use, which provides a more relevant time window in safety-sensitive situations. By combining observed breath collection, chain-of-custody procedures, split-sample capability, and laboratory mass spectrometry confirmation, the Company’s breath-based DOT-like testing model is designed to support drug testing programs where scientific rigor, evidentiary defensibility, and operational practicality are important requirements.

The Company’s new breath-based multi-drug test panel option expands Cannabix’s breath-testing platform beyond marijuana detection and is targeted toward workplace testing, criminal justice and treatment monitoring programs, post-incident investigations, reasonable-suspicion testing, and other safety-sensitive environments where recent-use assessment is a key objective.

About Cannabix Technologies Inc.

Cannabix Technologies Inc. is a leading developer of breath-based technologies designed to enhance public safety and reduce impairment-related risks in workplaces, law enforcement, and a range of different settings. The Marijuana Breath Test (MBT) targets delta-9 THC—the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis—in breath, providing a practical solution for identifying recent marijuana use.

The BreathLogix, unmanned alcohol screening solution supports organizations in proactively monitoring alcohol impairment, strengthening safety protocols, and promoting responsible behavior. By delivering innovative, non-invasive screening tools, Cannabix aims to help reduce accidents, improve decision-making, and protect organizations, individuals and the public at large. Visit www.cannabixtechnologies.com

We seek Safe Harbor.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Rav Mlait”

CEO
Cannabix Technologies Inc.

For further information, contact the Company at info@cannabixtechnologies.com

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the development, validation, performance, commercialization, deployment, market acceptance, regulatory considerations, and potential applications of the Company’s breath-testing technologies, including its marijuana breath-testing programs, multi-drug breath-testing initiatives, Breath Collection Unit (“BCU”), Breath Cartridge technologies, and related products and services. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, and beliefs as of the date of this news release. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to research and development outcomes, technology performance, validation results, regulatory developments, intellectual property protections, commercial adoption, industry acceptance, competitive factors, availability of financing, and general economic and market conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities laws.

The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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-Correspondent Network Grows to Seven Signed Agreements as AtlasClear Builds Scale on Its Existing Clearing Platform-

-New Correspondents Expected to Support Stock Loan and Interest Income Growth as Onboarding Progresses-

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: ATCH) (“AtlasClear” or the “Company”), a company building regulated financial infrastructure for smaller institutions, fintechs and advisors, today announced the execution of its seventh correspondent broker-dealer agreement through AtlasClearing, Inc. (formerly Wilson-Davis & Co., Inc.) (“AtlasClearing”), the Company’s wholly owned correspondent clearing subsidiary.

As previously signed correspondents complete onboarding and begin clearing through AtlasClearing, the Company expects their customer assets and trading activity to support growth in clearing fees, stock loan revenue and interest income from margin balances, customer cash and securities lending. That opportunity builds on a revenue mix that has already moved beyond commissions: in fiscal 2026, stock locate revenue grew to $6.8 million from approximately $0.3 million, and sources other than commissions accounted for approximately 54% of total revenue. Total revenue for fiscal 2026, as reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, increased 85% to $20.1 million, and the Company earned an additional approximately $1.8 million of interest income, reported in other income. Those results do not yet reflect material revenue from the Company’s newly signed correspondents, which have not yet completed onboarding.

AtlasClear is building scale in a business with few participants and high barriers to entry: FINRA’s 2026 Industry Snapshot identifies 25 member firms whose primary business is correspondent clearing. AtlasClearing has grown from a single correspondent to seven signed agreements today, and each new correspondent is expected to add customer accounts, assets and settlement activity to a platform whose capital, technology and operations are already in place. AtlasClearing ended fiscal 2026 with net capital of approximately $14.4 million, up 29% from a year earlier, supporting its capacity to take on additional correspondents. Infrastructure work completed during earlier correspondent integrations has shortened onboarding timelines and expanded the platform’s capacity to clear for multiple correspondents concurrently, and the operations staff AtlasClearing has added supports both current correspondent activity and continued pipeline development.

“Seven signed agreements show that demand for a clearing partner built around smaller broker-dealers is translating into executed contracts,” said John Schaible, Executive Chairman of AtlasClear Holdings. “Correspondent clearing is the foundation of the platform we are building at AtlasClear, and because the infrastructure, the capital and the team are already in place, each new relationship is expected to add revenue with only incremental additional expense. That operating leverage is the base on which our pending and planned acquisitions and our banking strategy are designed to build.”

“A broker-dealer that moves its clearing relationship is placing real trust in us, and we earn that trust through the quality of the conversion,” said Craig Ridenhour, President of AtlasClear Holdings and Chairman of AtlasClearing, Inc. “With the previously signed firms moving through onboarding, our team has refined the process with each one, and the seventh will benefit directly from that experience as we bring its business onto the platform. As these firms begin clearing, their customer assets and trading activity should support our stock loan business and interest income.”

AtlasClear continues to advance discussions with additional broker-dealers as it scales its correspondent clearing platform through AtlasClearing and expects to announce further agreements as they are executed.

About AtlasClear Holdings, Inc.

AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: ATCH) is building a technology-enabled financial services platform designed for trading, clearing, settlement, and banking for emerging financial institutions and fintechs. Through its wholly owned subsidiary AtlasClearing, Inc. (formerly Wilson-Davis & Co., Inc.), a full-service correspondent broker-dealer registered with the SEC and FINRA, its pending acquisition of Ark Financial Services, Inc., and its planned acquisition of Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming, AtlasClear Holdings seeks to deliver a vertically integrated suite of investment banking, brokerage, clearing, risk management, regulatory, and commercial banking solutions. For more information, follow us on LinkedIn or X and visit www.atlasclear.com.

To stay up to date on AtlasClear’s platform strategy and market perspective, subscribe to the Company’s YouTube channel and watch the Clearing the View by AtlasClear video series.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, that reflect AtlasClear Holdings’ current views with respect to, among other things, its future operations and financial performance. Forward-looking statements in this communication may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expected future growth, strategic initiatives, the onboarding and conversion of the Company’s newly signed correspondent broker-dealers and the timing and revenue contribution of those relationships, the expansion of the Company’s stock locate, stock loan, securities lending and margin businesses, the Company’s future financing activities, the proposed acquisition of Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming, the proposed acquisition of an institutional digital asset business and the execution of definitive documentation for that acquisition, the proposed acquisition of Ark Financial Services, Inc., the expected timing and completion of the Ark transaction, receipt of FINRA, banking and other required regulatory and stockholder approvals, the anticipated benefits of the Ark transaction, including the combined company’s revenue mix, the expected revenue contributions of the proposed acquisitions, future financial performance, future capital markets activity, and the Company’s ability to execute on its business strategy. The letter of intent for the digital asset acquisition is non-binding (other than certain customary provisions), and there can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be executed or that the proposed acquisition will be completed on the terms described, or at all.

These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to: the Company’s failure to enter into a definitive agreement with the digital asset business, or its failure to complete the proposed acquisitions on favorable terms or at all; the failure to receive FINRA or stockholder approval or to satisfy the other conditions to the Ark transaction; the risk that the Ark transaction is not completed on the terms described or at all; dilution from the issuance of AtlasClear common stock; failure to receive the required regulatory approvals for the proposed acquisitions, including the acquisition of Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming; the Company’s inability to integrate, and to realize the benefits of, the proposed acquisitions; delays in onboarding correspondent broker-dealers or the failure of correspondent relationships to generate the anticipated revenue or the termination of correspondent clearing agreements; changes in general economic or political conditions; changes in the markets that AtlasClear targets; slowdowns in securities or digital asset trading or shifting demand for trading, clearing and settling financial products; and any change in laws applicable to AtlasClear or any regulatory or judicial interpretation thereof. For additional information regarding risks and uncertainties, please refer to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. AtlasClear undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Company Contact:
AtlasClear Holdings, Inc.
Email: AtlasClearIR@atlasclear.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Jeff Ramson, CEO
PCG Advisory, Inc.
Email: jramson@pcgadvisory.com

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Atos successfully delivers large-scale, global digital workplace transformation for Orange Business

Paris, France, October 20, 2026 – Atos, a global leader in AI-powered digital transformation, today announces the successful delivery of a large-scale internal Digital Workplace transformation program for Orange Business, marking a key milestone in one of the Orange Business ’s most significant global IT outsourcing initiatives.

Under a seven-year contract signed in early 2024, Atos has supported Orange Business in transforming its internal workplace services across a global footprint, covering nearly 30,000 users in more than 60 countries. The transformation program, delivered over a two-year migration period, represents the first initiative of this scale to externalize Digital Workplace services within Orange Business.

Delivering a unified and scalable Digital Workplace

With the deployment of this program, called “MyDesk” conducted in collaboration between Atos and Orange Business, employees now benefit from a single, unified digital workplace portal, providing seamless access to all workplace services — including support, incident management, device requests, a global service catalog and an harmonized support model, combining centralized service desks with aligned local support capabilities.

Atos and Orange Business have for example implemented a comprehensive set of end-user services designed to enhance both productivity and user experience. These include multi-level service desks, local support through on-site “tech bars”, and multiple AI based innovative offers.

Driving operational performance through a standardized global platform

At the core of this transformation is the deployment of a unified IT Service Management (ITSM) platform based on ServiceNow, enabling the aggregation of previous processes into a single global operating model.

By consolidating multiple legacy support chains into a single operating model supported by standardized processes, Orange Business has significantly improved operational visibility and control, user experience and autonomy in accessing IT services, incident resolution times and service responsiveness, across level of service in all geographies. This industrialized approach also enables cost optimization through service consolidation, while strengthening overall IT performance at scale.

The transformation represented a significant operational challenge, with processes largely redesigned from scratch. The rollout was conducted by both teams in successive stages, starting with France, followed by major service centers, and then expanding to the rest of the countries. This phased approach enabled Atos and Orange Business to ensure service continuity while progressively scaling the new model globally.

Embedding sustainability into Digital Workplace services

Sustainability has been a key requirement for the program since its inception. Atos supports Orange Business in monitoring and reducing the environmental footprint of its Digital Workplace through dedicated carbon reporting capabilities. A specialized solution enables measurement of emissions associated with both services and devices, with ongoing monitoring to support long-term optimization. The contract also includes Green IT practices designed to optimize device lifecycle management, extend equipment lifespan, and reduce overall environmental impact, without compromising a high level of user experience.

Ensuring security and sovereign support for sensitive environments

To address sensitive use cases, a dedicated sovereign support model has been implemented for specific user populations.

Accelerating innovation with next-generation technologies

Atos and Orange Business are also exploring through ongoing workshops how generative artificial intelligence in the DWP MyDesk context, could be leveraged to further enhance service quality, automate processes, and support new user experiences. While these capabilities are still under evaluation, they illustrate the ambition of both partners to continuously evolve the Digital Workplace and anticipate future technological development.

“We are proud to have supported Orange Business in this unprecedented transformation” said Marc Lachaize, head of digital workplace, Atos France. “The achievement of this program demonstrates Atos’ ability to deliver complex, large-scale Digital Workplace programs worldwide, combining operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability to fulfil our customers’ needs and support our clients’ business performance”.

“Together with Atos, we have successfully built a unified and seamless Digital Workplace for Orange Business across our global footprint, based on market standards and providing a strong foundation for future innovation” said Emmanuel Berre – head of Orange Business digital workspace.

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About Atos
Atos is the Atos Group brand dedicated to AI-powered, secure, end-to-end digital services. Atos designs, develops, and operates critical digital environments that drive performance, resilience and sovereignty, helping public and private organizations worldwide retain control over their data and infrastructures, while meeting regulatory requirements.

With more than 52,000 employees serving over 4,500 clients across 54 countries, Atos helps modernize core IT systems, accelerate cloud and data transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver secure digital workplace environments to support its clients, its employees and society. Atos also provides consulting and advisory services through its Atos Amplify brand.

A trusted partner in operating complex and mission-critical environments, Atos supports organizations across highly regulated and sovereign contexts.

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 54,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion, operating in 54 countries under two brands – Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is listed on Euronext Paris.

Press contact

Laurent Massicot – laurent.massicot@atosgroup.com

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Award Expands Lakeland’s Existing Relationship with Cleveland Fire Brigade that Includes Jolly Structural Firefighting Footwear

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lakeland Industries, Inc. (“Lakeland Fire + Safety” or “Lakeland”) (NASDAQ: LAKE), a leading global manufacturer of protective clothing and apparel for industry, healthcare and first responders, today announced that its Eagle Technical Products business has been awarded a two-year contract by Cleveland Fire Brigade in the United Kingdom for the supply of protective firefighting gloves and particle-blocking hoods.

The contract was awarded following a competitive open tender process covering two product categories. Eagle was selected to supply its ETF320K Ultimate Glow firefighting gloves and EF20TKV-PV PREVENT particle-blocking hoods. The initial two-year contract includes options for two additional 12-month extensions. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The award expands Eagle’s existing relationship with Cleveland Fire Brigade, where Lakeland’s Jolly brand is already the contracted supplier of structural firefighting footwear. With the addition of gloves and hoods, Lakeland will now supply Cleveland Fire Brigade with protective products across three categories and two of its specialist fire brands.

“This is a good example of the opportunity we see from bringing our fire brands together and expanding our relationships with fire departments,” said Jim Jenkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lakeland Industries. “Jolly currently supplies Cleveland with structural firefighting footwear, and this award adds Eagle gloves and hoods for a more comprehensive solution. We believe there is a meaningful opportunity to build deeper customer relationships by introducing more of our fire portfolio to departments already using Lakeland products.”

The contract also represents continued commercial progress for Eagle’s ETF320 glove platform as the product gains traction in the UK fire market against established glove manufacturers.

Jenkins added, “These individual wins add up. Our objective is to compete successfully product by product, expand the number of Lakeland products used by each customer, and continue building our position in the global fire market.”

The award reflects Lakeland’s continued investment in its global Fire Products portfolio, which includes firefighter turnout gear, protective hoods, gloves, helmets and structural firefighting footwear.

About Lakeland Fire + Safety

Lakeland Fire + Safety manufactures and sells a comprehensive line of fire services and industrial protective clothing and accessories for the industrial and first responder markets. In addition, we provide decontamination, repair and rental services that complement our fire services portfolio. Our products are sold globally by our in-house sales teams, our customer service group, and authorized independent sales representatives to a strategic global network of selective fire and industrial distributors and wholesale partners. Our authorized distributors supply end users across various industries, including integrated oil, chemical/petrochemical, automobile, transportation, steel, glass, construction, smelting, cleanroom, janitorial, pharmaceutical, and high-tech electronics manufacturers, as well as scientific, medical laboratories, and the utilities industry. In addition, we supply federal, state and local governmental agencies and departments, including fire and law enforcement, airport crash rescue units, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security and the Centers for Disease Control. Internationally, we sell to a mix of end-users directly and to industrial distributors, depending on the particular country and market. In addition to the United States, sales are made into more than 50 foreign countries, the majority of which were into China, the European Economic Community (“EEC”), Canada, Chile, Argentina, Commonwealth of Independent States (“CIS”) Region, Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, India, Uruguay, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand.

For more information about Lakeland, please visit the Company’s website at www.lakeland.com.

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This press release contains estimates, predictions, opinions, goals and other “forward-looking statements” as that phrase is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, without limitation, references to the Company’s predictions or expectations of future business or financial performance as well as its goals and objectives for future operations, financial and business trends, business prospects, and management’s expectations for earnings, revenues, expenses, inventory levels, capital levels, liquidity levels, or other future financial or business performance, strategies or expectations, including without limitation our M&A strategy and tariff mitigation plans. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, which address Lakeland’s expectations of sources or uses for capital, or which express the Company’s expectation for the future with respect to financial performance or operating strategies, can be identified as forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions as described from time to time in press releases and Forms 8-K, registration statements, quarterly and annual reports and other reports and filings filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission or made by management. As a result, there can be no assurance that Lakeland’s future results will not be materially different from those described herein as “believed,” “projected,” “planned,” “intended,” “anticipated,” “can,” “estimated” or “expected,” or other words which reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events. We caution readers that these forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The Company hereby expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which such statement is based, except as may be required by law.

Investor Relations
Chris Tyson
Executive Vice President
MZ Group – MZ North America
949-491-8235
LAKE@mzgroup.us 
www.mzgroup.us