Complementary Transaction Supports Local Journalism in Arizona, Montana and South Dakota

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ: LEE) and USA TODAY Co., Inc. (NYSE: TDAY) announced today strategic agreements that signal an exciting next chapter for both organizations, effective immediately. Lee Enterprises will acquire publications in South Dakota and Montana respectively to include the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, the Aberdeen American News (including the Farm Forum), the Watertown Public Opinion and the Great Falls Tribune. Lee Enterprises maintains a strong footprint across Montana through the Billings Gazette, Independent Record, Missoulian, The Montana Standard and Ravalli Republic, as well as the Rapid City Journal in South Dakota.

The agreements also conclude TNI Partners, the joint venture involving the Arizona Daily Star, where Lee Enterprises led the Arizona Daily Star’s newsroom, production and related technology operations, while USA TODAY Co. managed advertising and sales, accounting and finance functions. USA TODAY Co. will assume full ownership and operations of the Arizona Daily Star. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for local journalism and community engagement across Arizona where USA TODAY Co. owns The Arizona Republic.

These transactions allow each company to be better positioned to focus resources where they can have the greatest local impact. Aligning these trusted brands in these markets enables both companies to invest in growth, serve local audiences and support the future of community journalism.

“We’re honored to deepen our commitment to the communities of Montana and South Dakota,” said Nathan Bekke, Lee’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Across the 193 brands we serve in 28 states, our focus is the same: providing trusted local news and information that helps people stay informed, connected and engaged in their communities.”

“These thoughtful transactions reflects a strategic decision to best serve these communities and support the future of local journalism,” said Michael A. Anastasi, Senior Vice President of Local News, USA TODAY Network. “As leaders in the industry, we have a responsibility to ensure local news organizations are positioned for long-term success. We are proud to welcome the Arizona Daily Star and its talented team to the USA TODAY Network and look forward to building on its longstanding tradition of trusted local journalism.”

ABOUT LEE ENTERPRISES, INC.

Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform with 193 owned and managed brands across 28 states. Lee’s markets include St. Louis, MO; Buffalo, NY; Omaha, NE; Richmond, VA; Lincoln, NE; Madison, WI; and Davenport, IA. Lee Common Stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol LEE. For more information about Lee, please visit www.lee.net.

ABOUT USA TODAY CO., INC.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. Our mission is to inspire, inform, and connect audiences. As a media and digital marketing solutions company we are focused on sustainable growth. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver trusted unbiased journalism when and where consumers want it. LocaliQ, our digital marketing solutions brand, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Lee Enterprises
IR@lee.net
(563) 383-2100

USA TODAY Co.
hgidaly@usatodayco.com

Complementary Transaction Supports Local Journalism in Arizona, Montana and South Dakota

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ: LEE) and USA TODAY Co., Inc. (NYSE: TDAY) announced today strategic agreements that signal an exciting next chapter for both organizations, effective immediately. Lee Enterprises will acquire publications in South Dakota and Montana respectively to include the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, the Aberdeen American News (including the Farm Forum), the Watertown Public Opinion and the Great Falls Tribune. Lee Enterprises maintains a strong footprint across Montana through the Billings Gazette, Independent Record, Missoulian, The Montana Standard and Ravalli Republic, as well as the Rapid City Journal in South Dakota.

The agreements also conclude TNI Partners, the joint venture involving the Arizona Daily Star, where Lee Enterprises led the Arizona Daily Star’s newsroom, production and related technology operations, while USA TODAY Co. managed advertising and sales, accounting and finance functions. USA TODAY Co. will assume full ownership and operations of the Arizona Daily Star. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for local journalism and community engagement across Arizona where USA TODAY Co. owns The Arizona Republic.

These transactions allow each company to be better positioned to focus resources where they can have the greatest local impact. Aligning these trusted brands in these markets enables both companies to invest in growth, serve local audiences and support the future of community journalism.

“We’re honored to deepen our commitment to the communities of Montana and South Dakota,” said Nathan Bekke, Lee’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Across the 193 brands we serve in 28 states, our focus is the same: providing trusted local news and information that helps people stay informed, connected and engaged in their communities.”

“These thoughtful transactions reflects a strategic decision to best serve these communities and support the future of local journalism,” said Michael A. Anastasi, Senior Vice President of Local News, USA TODAY Network. “As leaders in the industry, we have a responsibility to ensure local news organizations are positioned for long-term success. We are proud to welcome the Arizona Daily Star and its talented team to the USA TODAY Network and look forward to building on its longstanding tradition of trusted local journalism.”

ABOUT LEE ENTERPRISES, INC.

Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform with 193 owned and managed brands across 28 states. Lee’s markets include St. Louis, MO; Buffalo, NY; Omaha, NE; Richmond, VA; Lincoln, NE; Madison, WI; and Davenport, IA. Lee Common Stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol LEE. For more information about Lee, please visit www.lee.net.

ABOUT USA TODAY CO., INC.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. Our mission is to inspire, inform, and connect audiences. As a media and digital marketing solutions company we are focused on sustainable growth. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver trusted unbiased journalism when and where consumers want it. LocaliQ, our digital marketing solutions brand, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Lee Enterprises
IR@lee.net
(563) 383-2100

USA TODAY Co.
hgidaly@usatodayco.com

Issy-les-Moulineaux, September 28, 2026

Sodexo’s Board of Directors is proposing the appointment of Nathalie Bellon-Szabo as Chairwoman, subject to the renewal of her mandate at the Annual Shareholders Meeting on December 16, 2026. She would then succeed Sophie Bellon, who has served as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors since 2016.

After leading major strategic transformations over the past decade that have significantly reshaped Sodexo, including the spin-off and listing of its Benefits & Rewards services activity (Pluxee) and the divestment of Sodexo’s stake in Sofinsod, Sophie Bellon has decided not to seek renewal of her mandate as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors.

Throughout her tenure, Sophie Bellon strengthened both the independence of the Board and the quality of its work. She will now focus on Bellon SA, the family holding company, where she will become Chairwoman of the Management Board, while continuing to serve on Sodexo’s Board of Directors, subject to the renewal of her mandate by the Annual Shareholders Meeting.

The Board of Directors would like to extend its warmest thanks to Sophie Bellon for her commitment and her significant contribution to the Group’s transformation over the past ten years.

Nathalie Bellon-Szabo has dedicated most of her career to Sodexo. She has held numerous operational leadership roles and has been a member of the Group Executive Team since 2018. Under her leadership, Sodexo Live! has established itself as one of the global leaders in food services and travel hospitality across the sports, leisure and major events sectors, with revenue increasing fourfold over the past ten years, notably through its expansion in the United States, which has become its largest market. Today, Sodexo Live! is one of the Group’s key growth engines.

Nathalie Bellon-Szabo has served as a Director of Sodexo since 1989 and is a member of both the Nominating Committee and the Sustainability Committee. Her career has given her a deep understanding of the Group, its businesses, clients and teams, as well as extensive experience in its governance. She has also served as a Director of Pluxee since 2024, where she sits on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and as a Director of Bouygues Group since 2025.

Through this appointment, Nathalie Bellon-Szabo will become non-executive Chairwoman and will step down from her operational responsibilities within the company. Her role will be to lead the work of the Board of Directors, ensure high standards of governance, and enable the Board to support executive management.

This new phase in Sodexo’s governance comes as the Group enters a new chapter in its history with the launch of Shift & Grow 2030, its growth acceleration plan, in July 2026.

Sophie Bellon, Chairwoman of Sodexo’s Board of Directors:
  “I would like to warmly thank the members of the Board of Directors for their trust and for the quality of the work we have accomplished together in support of Sodexo’s transformation. After ten years as Chairwoman of the Board, I am particularly pleased that Nathalie will succeed me. Her operational experience and deep knowledge of Sodexo and its businesses will be invaluable assets in supporting the company through this new stage of its development. I wish her every success in her new role. ”

Nathalie Bellon-Szabo, future Chairwoman of Sodexo’s Board of Directors:
  “Over the past ten years, Sophie has played a pivotal role in preparing Sodexo for the future, and I would like to thank her. I would also like to thank the Board of Directors and my family for their trust. I bring to this role my deep commitment to our values and our mission, together with my strong conviction that value is created through growth. I fully appreciate the responsibility entrusted to me and will ensure that the Board supports Thierry Delaporte and his leadership team in executing the Group’s strategy. We share a common ambition: to accelerate Sodexo’s growth, remain ever closer to our clients, and further strengthen the Group’s position among the world’s leading companies in its industry.”

About Sodexo 
Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the leader in Food and Services, shaping better everyday experiences at every moment in life: work, heal, learn and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. With its services, Sodexo meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good et DJSI indices. 
 

Key figures 

  • 24.1 billion euros Fiscal 2025 consolidated revenues 
  • 426,000 employees as at August 31, 2025 
  • #2 France-based private employer worldwide 
  • 43 countries 
  • 80 million consumers served daily 
  • 7.8 billion euro in market capitalization  
    (as July 15, 2026) 

Contacts

Media Analysts & investors
Mathieu Scaravetti Juliette Klein
+33 6 28 62 21 91 +33 1 57 75 80 27
mathieu.scaravetti@sodexo.com juliette.klein@sodexo.com


About Nathalie Bellon-Szabo

Nathalie Bellon-Szabo has been Chief Executive Officer of Sodexo Live! Worldwide and a member of Sodexo’s Group Executive Team since 2018.

Nathalie joined Sodexo in 1996 and was involved in the creation of Sodexo Prestige. She subsequently developed Sodexo’s Sports & Leisure business, which, under her leadership, became Sodexo Live! in 2021.

After initially serving as Sales Director of Sodexo Prestige in France, she became Chief Executive Officer of Sodexo Sports & Leisure France in 2010 and was appointed Chair of Lenôtre in 2012.

In 2015, she was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Sodexo’s Sports & Leisure business worldwide. She built a portfolio of premier client sites and prestigious brands spanning sports venues, major international events, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events), as well as tourism, cultural destinations and airport lounges.

In 2017, Nathalie played a pivotal role in the acquisition of Centerplate in the United States, positioning Sodexo as a leading player in the sports and leisure industry and doubling its global footprint.

In 2018, she was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Sodexo’s Sports & Leisure business worldwide, joined Sodexo’s Group Executive Team and continued the worldwide expansion of the business, making Sodexo Live! one of the Group’s key growth engines. Today, Sodexo Live! operates across four continents: Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.

Throughout her career, Nathalie has demonstrated a strong commitment to talent development and internal promotion within both Sodexo Live! and Sodexo.

Nathalie graduated from the European Business School. She is a French and is fluent in English and Spanish.

Nathalie has served as a Director of Sodexo since 1989, Director of Pluxee since 2024, and Director of Bouygues Group since 2025.

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Issy-les-Moulineaux, September 28, 2026

Sodexo’s Board of Directors is proposing the appointment of Nathalie Bellon-Szabo as Chairwoman, subject to the renewal of her mandate at the Annual Shareholders Meeting on December 16, 2026. She would then succeed Sophie Bellon, who has served as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors since 2016.

After leading major strategic transformations over the past decade that have significantly reshaped Sodexo, including the spin-off and listing of its Benefits & Rewards services activity (Pluxee) and the divestment of Sodexo’s stake in Sofinsod, Sophie Bellon has decided not to seek renewal of her mandate as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors.

Throughout her tenure, Sophie Bellon strengthened both the independence of the Board and the quality of its work. She will now focus on Bellon SA, the family holding company, where she will become Chairwoman of the Management Board, while continuing to serve on Sodexo’s Board of Directors, subject to the renewal of her mandate by the Annual Shareholders Meeting.

The Board of Directors would like to extend its warmest thanks to Sophie Bellon for her commitment and her significant contribution to the Group’s transformation over the past ten years.

Nathalie Bellon-Szabo has dedicated most of her career to Sodexo. She has held numerous operational leadership roles and has been a member of the Group Executive Team since 2018. Under her leadership, Sodexo Live! has established itself as one of the global leaders in food services and travel hospitality across the sports, leisure and major events sectors, with revenue increasing fourfold over the past ten years, notably through its expansion in the United States, which has become its largest market. Today, Sodexo Live! is one of the Group’s key growth engines.

Nathalie Bellon-Szabo has served as a Director of Sodexo since 1989 and is a member of both the Nominating Committee and the Sustainability Committee. Her career has given her a deep understanding of the Group, its businesses, clients and teams, as well as extensive experience in its governance. She has also served as a Director of Pluxee since 2024, where she sits on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and as a Director of Bouygues Group since 2025.

Through this appointment, Nathalie Bellon-Szabo will become non-executive Chairwoman and will step down from her operational responsibilities within the company. Her role will be to lead the work of the Board of Directors, ensure high standards of governance, and enable the Board to support executive management.

This new phase in Sodexo’s governance comes as the Group enters a new chapter in its history with the launch of Shift & Grow 2030, its growth acceleration plan, in July 2026.

Sophie Bellon, Chairwoman of Sodexo’s Board of Directors:
  “I would like to warmly thank the members of the Board of Directors for their trust and for the quality of the work we have accomplished together in support of Sodexo’s transformation. After ten years as Chairwoman of the Board, I am particularly pleased that Nathalie will succeed me. Her operational experience and deep knowledge of Sodexo and its businesses will be invaluable assets in supporting the company through this new stage of its development. I wish her every success in her new role. ”

Nathalie Bellon-Szabo, future Chairwoman of Sodexo’s Board of Directors:
  “Over the past ten years, Sophie has played a pivotal role in preparing Sodexo for the future, and I would like to thank her. I would also like to thank the Board of Directors and my family for their trust. I bring to this role my deep commitment to our values and our mission, together with my strong conviction that value is created through growth. I fully appreciate the responsibility entrusted to me and will ensure that the Board supports Thierry Delaporte and his leadership team in executing the Group’s strategy. We share a common ambition: to accelerate Sodexo’s growth, remain ever closer to our clients, and further strengthen the Group’s position among the world’s leading companies in its industry.”

About Sodexo 
Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the leader in Food and Services, shaping better everyday experiences at every moment in life: work, heal, learn and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. With its services, Sodexo meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good et DJSI indices. 
 

Key figures 

  • 24.1 billion euros Fiscal 2025 consolidated revenues 
  • 426,000 employees as at August 31, 2025 
  • #2 France-based private employer worldwide 
  • 43 countries 
  • 80 million consumers served daily 
  • 7.8 billion euro in market capitalization  
    (as July 15, 2026) 

Contacts

Media Analysts & investors
Mathieu Scaravetti Juliette Klein
+33 6 28 62 21 91 +33 1 57 75 80 27
mathieu.scaravetti@sodexo.com juliette.klein@sodexo.com


About Nathalie Bellon-Szabo

Nathalie Bellon-Szabo has been Chief Executive Officer of Sodexo Live! Worldwide and a member of Sodexo’s Group Executive Team since 2018.

Nathalie joined Sodexo in 1996 and was involved in the creation of Sodexo Prestige. She subsequently developed Sodexo’s Sports & Leisure business, which, under her leadership, became Sodexo Live! in 2021.

After initially serving as Sales Director of Sodexo Prestige in France, she became Chief Executive Officer of Sodexo Sports & Leisure France in 2010 and was appointed Chair of Lenôtre in 2012.

In 2015, she was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Sodexo’s Sports & Leisure business worldwide. She built a portfolio of premier client sites and prestigious brands spanning sports venues, major international events, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events), as well as tourism, cultural destinations and airport lounges.

In 2017, Nathalie played a pivotal role in the acquisition of Centerplate in the United States, positioning Sodexo as a leading player in the sports and leisure industry and doubling its global footprint.

In 2018, she was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Sodexo’s Sports & Leisure business worldwide, joined Sodexo’s Group Executive Team and continued the worldwide expansion of the business, making Sodexo Live! one of the Group’s key growth engines. Today, Sodexo Live! operates across four continents: Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.

Throughout her career, Nathalie has demonstrated a strong commitment to talent development and internal promotion within both Sodexo Live! and Sodexo.

Nathalie graduated from the European Business School. She is a French and is fluent in English and Spanish.

Nathalie has served as a Director of Sodexo since 1989, Director of Pluxee since 2024, and Director of Bouygues Group since 2025.

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Press Release

           Paris – 28 September 2026

Share Transactions Disclosure

Banijay Group N.V. (894500G73K46H93RF180) declares the following transactions made on its own shares (NL0015000X07) from 21 to 25 September 2026 in accordance with the authorization given by the shareholder’s annual meeting on 27 May 2026.

Trade Date Side Total Daily Volume (Number of Shares) Average Price Amount of Transactions Market Identification Code
2026-09-21 BUY 100 8.300000 830.00 XAMS
2026-09-21 SELL 1156 8.333495 9 633.52 XAMS
2026-09-22 SELL 526 8.437034 4 437.88 XAMS
2026-09-23 BUY 50 8.480000 424.00 XAMS
2026-09-23 SELL 104 8.499231 883.92 XAMS
2026-09-24 BUY 223 8.428341 1 879.52 XAMS
2026-09-24 SELL 122 8.440000 1 029.68 XAMS
2026-09-25 BUY 237 8.397806 1 990.28 XAMS
2026-09-25 SELL 78 8.420000 656.76 XAMS

The disclosure of all share transactions was made publicly available and can be consulted on the company’s website (https://group.banijay.com/liquidity-agreement/) under the section « Investors ».

Investor Relations

investors@group.banijay.com

Press Relations

banijaygroup@brunswickgroup.com  

About Banijay Group

Banijay Group is a global entertainment leader founded by Stéphane Courbit, an entrepreneur and entertainment industry pioneer with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Its mission is to inspire passion by providing audiences with engaging and innovative entertainment experiences. The Group’s activities include Entertainment & Live gathering content production & distribution and Live experiences (through Banijay Entertainment, the world’s largest independent production company) and Sports betting & Gaming (through Banijay Gaming, Europe’s fast-growing sports betting platform, encompassing leading brands including Betclic and since April 2026, Tipico and Admiral).
In 2025, Banijay Group recorded on a standalone basis (before Tipico and All3Media operations) revenue of €4.9 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of €961 million. Banijay Group is listed on Euronext Amsterdam (ISIN: NL0015000X07, Bloomberg: BNJ NA, Reuters: BNJ.AS).

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FORESIGHT TECHNOLOGY VCT PLC
LEI: 21380013CXOR8N6OD977

28 SEPTEMBER 2026

Publication of an Offer Document and Relevant Related Party Transaction Offer for Subscription

Further to the announcement on 19 August 2026, the Board of Foresight Technology VCT plc (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has today published an offer document (the “Offer Document”) in relation to an offer for subscription under which the Company is seeking to raise up to £15 million together with the discretion to utilise an over-allotment facility to raise up to a further £10 million (the “Offer”).

Relevant Related party transaction

Foresight Group LLP (the “Promoter”) has been appointed as promoter of the Offer under the terms set out below. The Promoter, as it is also the Company’s investment manager, is regarded as a related party of the Company under the UK Listing Rules, therefore the terms of this appointment constitute a related party transaction under rule 11.5.4R of the UK Listing Rules.

Pursuant to an agreement (“Promoter Agreement”) dated 28 September 2026 relating to the Offer between, the Company and the Promoter, the Promoter will receive a fee of an amount up to a maximum of 4.5% of the amount subscribed under the Offer by investors for acting as promoter of the Offer.  

The Board considers the arrangement under the Promoter Agreement to be fair and reasonable as far as the shareholders of the Company are concerned having been so advised by the Company’s sponsor, SPARK Advisory Partners Limited.

Further Information

The Offer is now open and will close on 1 April 2027 for the 2026/27 tax year and 30 April 2027 for the 2027/28 tax year or earlier if the Offer is fully subscribed or may be extended at the Board’s discretion.

The Board is pleased to announce that investors whose applications are received by 12 noon on 18 December 2026 will pay no Promoter’s Fee at all – the usual fee is 2.5% or 5.0% for direct investors.

The Offer Document will be available from the offices of the Promoter and the following website: https://www.foresight.group/products/foresight-technology-vct-plc-fwt-shares. The Offer Document will also shortly be available for inspection at the National Storage Mechanism, https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism.

All capitalised terms used and not defined in this announcement shall have the same meaning as in the Offer Document.

For further information, please contact:
Company Secretary
Stephen Thayer, Foresight Group
Telephone: 020 3667 8100

Octopus AIM VCT plc

Net Asset Value

Octopus AIM VCT plc announces that as at 21 September 2026 the unaudited net asset value of the Ordinary shares was approximately 40.1 pence per share.

For further information, please contact:

Ronan Goggin
Octopus Company Secretarial Services Limited
Tel: +44 (0)80 0316 2067

LEI: 213800C5JHJUQLAFP619

Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc

Net Asset Value

Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc announces that as at 21 September 2026 the unaudited net asset value of the Ordinary shares was approximately 31.9 pence per share.

For further information, please contact:

Andrew Humphries
Octopus Company Secretarial Services Limited
Tel: +44 (0)80 0316 2067

LEI: 213800BW27BKJCI35L17

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

On 28 September 2023, Milena Mondini De Focatiis (Chief Executive Officer) was awarded 90,000 shares under the Company’s Discretionary Free Share Scheme. The award was subject to the Company’s performance conditions from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025 and 84,996 shares vested on 28 September 2026.

1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMR)/person closely associated with them (PCA)
a) Name Milena Mondini De Focatiis
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Executive Officer/PDMR
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial Notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Admiral Group plc
b) LEI 213800FGVM7Z9EJB2685
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

Ordinary Shares

GB00B02J6398

b) Nature of the transaction Vesting of 84,996 shares awarded under the Company’s Discretionary Free Share Scheme.
39,950 shares were sold to cover personal tax and national insurance liabilities and 45,046 have been retained.
c) Prices(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
GBP £36.26 39,950
d) Aggregated information

  • Aggregated value
  • Price
N/A
e) Date of the transaction The sale of shares took place as part of a large batch of shares sold by the Employee Benefit Trust on 28 September 2026.
f) Place of the transaction Sale of shares took place by way of private auction.

On 28 September 2023, Rachel Lewis (Chief Financial Officer) was awarded 9,250 shares under the Company’s Discretionary Free Share Scheme. The award was subject to the Company’s performance conditions from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025 and 8,818 shares vested on 28 September 2026.

1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMR)/person closely associated with them (PCA)
a) Name Rachel Lewis
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Financial Officer/PDMR
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial Notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Admiral Group plc
b) LEI 213800FGVM7Z9EJB2685
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

Ordinary Shares

GB00B02J6398

b) Nature of the transaction Vesting of 8,818 shares awarded under the Company’s Discretionary Free Share Scheme.
6,481 shares were sold. Part of the proceeds of this sale will cover personal tax and national insurance liabilities and 2,337 have been retained.
c) Prices(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
GBP £36.26 6,481  
d) Aggregated information

  • Aggregated value
  • Price
N/A
e) Date of the transaction The sale of shares took place as part of a large batch of shares sold by the Employee Benefit Trust on 28 September 2026.
f) Place of the transaction Sale of shares took place by way of private auction.

On 28 September 2023, Scott Cargill (Deputy CEO UK Insurance) was awarded 21,000 shares under the Company’s Discretionary Free Share Scheme. The award was subject to the Company’s performance conditions from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025 and 19,691 shares vested on 28 September 2026.

1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMR)/person closely associated with them (PCA)
a) Name Scott Cargill
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Deputy CEO UK Insurance/PDMR
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial Notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Admiral Group plc
b) LEI 213800FGVM7Z9EJB2685
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

Ordinary Shares

GB00B02J6398

b) Nature of the transaction Vesting of 19,691 shares awarded under the Company’s Discretionary Free Share Scheme.
19,691 shares were sold.
c) Prices(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
GBP £36.26 19,691
d) Aggregated information

  • Aggregated value
  • Price
N/A
e) Date of the transaction The sale of shares took place as part of a large batch of shares sold by the Employee Benefit Trust on the 28 September 2026.
f) Place of the transaction Sale of shares took place by way of private auction.

On 28 September 2023, Costantino Moretti (Head of International Insurance) was awarded 22,000 shares under the Company’s Discretionary Free Share Scheme. The award was subject to the Company’s performance conditions from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025 and 20,629 shares vested on 28 September 2026.

1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMR)/person closely associated with them (PCA)
a) Name Costantino Moretti
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Head of International/PDMR
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial Notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Admiral Group plc
b) LEI 213800FGVM7Z9EJB2685
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

Ordinary Shares

GB00B02J6398

b) Nature of the transaction Vesting of 20,629 shares awarded under the Company’s Discretionary Free Share Scheme. 20,629 shares were sold.
c) Prices(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
GBP £36.26 20,629  
d) Aggregated information

  • Aggregated value
  • Price
N/A
e) Date of the transaction The sale of shares took place as part of a large batch of shares sold by the Employee Benefit Trust on the 28 September 2026.
f) Place of the transaction Sale of shares took place by way of private auction.

On 28 September 2023, Alistair Hargreaves (CEO UK Insurance) was awarded 20,000 shares under the Company’s Discretionary Free Share Scheme. The award was subject to the Company’s performance conditions from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025 and 19,066 shares vested on 28 September 2026.

1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMR)/person closely associated with them (PCA)
a) Name Alistair Hargreaves
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status CEO UK Insurance/PDMR
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial Notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Admiral Group plc
b) LEI 213800FGVM7Z9EJB2685
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

Ordinary Shares

GB00B02J6398

b) Nature of the transaction Vesting of 19,066 shares awarded under the Company’s Discretionary Free Share Scheme.
19,066 shares were sold.
c) Prices(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
GBP £36.26 19,066  
d) Aggregated information

  • Aggregated value
  • Price
N/A
e) Date of the transaction The sale of shares took place as part of a large batch of shares sold by the Employee Benefit Trust on the 28 September 2026.
f) Place of the transaction Sale of shares took place by way of private auction.

On 28 September 2023, Keith Davies (Chief Risk Officer) was awarded 15,000 shares under the Company’s Discretionary Free Share Scheme. The award was subject to the Company’s performance conditions from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025 and 14,299 shares vested on 28 September 2026.

1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMR)/person closely associated with them (PCA)
a) Name Keith Davies
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Risk Officer /PDMR
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial Notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Admiral Group plc
b) LEI 213800FGVM7Z9EJB2685
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

Ordinary Shares

GB00B02J6398

b) Nature of the transaction Vesting of 14,299 shares awarded under the Company’s Discretionary Free Share Scheme.
14,299 shares were sold.
c) Prices(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
GBP £36.26 14,299  
d) Aggregated information

  • Aggregated value
  • Price
N/A
e) Date of the transaction The sale of shares took place as part of a large batch of shares sold by the Employee Benefit Trust on the 28 September 2026.
f) Place of the transaction Sale of shares took place by way of private auction.

Temporary “GLTKD” symbol concludes following previously announced reverse stock split

RENO, Nev., Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globaltech Corporation (OTCQB: GLTK) (“Globaltech” or the “Company”), a technology platform company building and commercializing AI, data and software solutions through its revenue-generating operating businesses, today announced that its common stock has resumed trading under the original ticker symbol “GLTK” on the OTCQB Market effective September 28, 2026.

The Company’s common stock temporarily traded under the symbol “GLTKD” following its previously announced 1-for-3 reverse stock split, which was effective August 27, 2026. The temporary 20-trading-day period concluded on September 25, 2026, and the trading symbol has now reverted to “GLTK.”

The common stock continues to trade on the OTCQB Market while Globaltech pursues its planned uplisting to the Nasdaq Capital Market. The application remains under review, and Nasdaq has not granted approval. Completion remains subject to satisfying all applicable listing requirements and obtaining Nasdaq uplisting approval. There can be no assurance as to the timing of any such approval, or that it will be obtained at all.

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About Globaltech Corporation

Globaltech Corporation (OTCQB: GLTK) is a technology platform company building and commercializing AI, data and software solutions through its revenue-generating operating businesses. Its telecommunications and retail operations provide infrastructure, customer relationships and real-world environments to develop, test and scale technology platforms spanning financial technology, enterprise software, e-commerce and sports technology. Through its Center of Excellence, Globaltech evaluates, develops and commercializes technology opportunities across the platform. For more information, please visit www.globaltechcorporation.com.

Company Contact

Dan Green
Chief Executive Officer, Globaltech Corporation
investors@globaltechcorporation.com
Toll Free: (888) 760-7067
USA: (775) 624-4817

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding the Company’s planned uplisting to the Nasdaq Capital Market, its ability to satisfy Nasdaq’s initial listing requirements and obtain listing approval, and future shareholder communications. Completion of the proposed uplisting remains subject to uncertainty, and there can be no assurance regarding its timing or completion.

Certain of the matters discussed in this communication which are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words such as “strategy,” “expects,” “continues,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “would,” “will,” “estimates,” “intends,” “projects,” “goals,” “targets” and other words of similar meaning are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying these statements. Any statements made in this news release other than those of historical fact, about an action, event or development, are forward-looking statements. Important factors that may cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements include, without limitation: (a) our ability to uplist our common stock to Nasdaq, including the fact that we do not currently meet Nasdaq’s initial listing requirements, may not meet such requirements in the future, may not obtain approval of our application to list our common stock on Nasdaq on a timely basis, if at all, even if we meet all of the required quantitative listing requirements; (b) our strategic plans and treasury management initiatives; (c) risks relating to previously disclosed debt defaults and our ability to extend or refinance such debt, our need for additional capital, the terms of such capital and the potential dilution to stockholders caused thereby, including through the issuance of additional shares of common stock or upon conversion of outstanding convertible notes; (d) changes in consumer preferences, purchasing behavior, competitive conditions, and industry trends; (e) macroeconomic, geopolitical, and financial market conditions, including inflation, interest rates, tariffs, and consumer spending levels; (f) disruptions to sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, labor availability, and the cost or availability of raw materials and finished goods; (g) the Company’s ability to successfully manage inventory, respond to changing fashion trends, maintain the strength of its brands, and execute its retail and growth strategies; (h) foreign currency exchange losses, fluctuations and translation risks related to our business in Pakistan and the United Kingdom; (i) the international economic environment, geopolitical developments and unexpected global events, including economic downturns in Pakistan, the United Kingdom and globally, changes in inflation and interest rates, tariffs, increased borrowing costs and potential declines in the availability of funding; (j) the greater political, legal and economic risks associated with operating in emerging markets as compared to more developed markets; (k) the unpredictability of our revenue performance, including because a significant majority of our customers have not entered into long-term fixed contracts with us; (l) our ability to compete in highly competitive markets, which we expect to become increasingly competitive, and our ability to expand our customer base and retain existing customers; (m) our ability to keep pace with technological changes and evolving industry standards; (n) cyber-attacks and other cybersecurity threats that may lead to compromised or inaccessible telecommunications, digital and financial services, leaks or unauthorized processing of confidential information, and the potential loss of customer confidence resulting therefrom; (o) the highly capital-intensive nature of the telecommunications industry and the substantial and ongoing capital expenditures required to operate and grow our business; (p) the terms of our interconnect agreements and our access to third-party-owned infrastructure and networks over which we have no direct control; (q) increases in license fees and our ability to obtain, maintain, renew or replace licenses, which may be suspended or revoked; (r) risks related to our ability to continue conducting our activities in a manner that does not cause us to be deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; (s) the loss of important intellectual property rights or third-party claims alleging infringement of intellectual property rights; (t) our substantial indebtedness and debt service obligations, which could materially decrease cash flow and adversely affect our business and financial condition; (u) our ability to maintain ownership and control of Worldcall Telecom Limited and 123 Investments Limited, as well as our status as a controlled company; (v) conflicts of interest; (w) our ability to comply with the extensive variety of laws and regulations applicable to our business and the uncertain judicial and regulatory environments in which we operate; (x) the fact that our operating subsidiaries, assets and certain of our officers and directors are located in Pakistan and the United Kingdom, which may affect shareholder rights, including the ability to enforce civil liabilities under U.S. securities laws; (y) the outcome of legal disputes, claims, investigations and litigation involving regulators, competitors and third parties; (z) risks relating to future divestitures, asset sales, joint ventures and acquisitions; (aa) the absence of an active trading market for our common stock and the risk that such a market may not develop or be sustained; (bb) future operating results; and (cc) other plans, objectives, expectations and intentions contained in this release that are not historical facts.

Other important factors that may cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements included in this communication are described in the Company’s publicly filed reports, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, future Annual Reports on Form 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These reports are available at www.sec.gov. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not complete. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements referenced above. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on the Company’s future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. The Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements after the date of this release, except as required by law, and takes no obligation to update or correct information prepared by third parties that are not paid for by the Company. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.

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