Author: Ravi Shankar

• The 2026 iCAUR International User Summit opened on October 19 in Wuhu, China, under the theme “Classic Never Fades | Make It Yours.”
• The iCAUR V25 made its global debut and officially went on sale worldwide. Together with the V23 and V27, it rounds out the V-Series lineup, bringing the Future Classic Design concept to life across a comprehensive product portfolio.
• Three officially customized V-Series models will enter global markets. At the summit, 20 customized vehicles were showcased, highlighting the creativity of users from different communities and markets.

WUHU, China, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2026 iCAUR International User Summit opened in Wuhu, China, on October 19, bringing together more than 500 user representatives from around the world, alongside partners and international media. Under the theme “Classic Never Fades | Make It Yours,” the five-day event brings together product experiences, vehicle customization, user stories and ecosystem activities, highlighting how iCAUR connects its design philosophy with the interests and creativity of users around the world.

The summit showcases the iCAUR V25, three officially customized V-Series models, and 20 customized vehicles. Visitors can also explore the iCAUR brand showroom, take part in a smart factory tour, and experience the V-Series through multi-scenario test drives. The event also marks the introduction of iCAUR’s first group of Brand Ambassadors and highlights the next phase of its global user engagement initiative, Club Connect. Through these activities, iCAUR brings together three key elements of its brand: Future Classic Design, customization and a growing network of users who help shape the brand’s development.

 [A Bustling Scene from 2026 iCAUR International User Summit]

Building a Global Brand Through Products and Local Connections

Since its launch, iCAUR has expanded into more than 40 countries and regions worldwide. The V23 has surpassed 100,000 units in cumulative global sales and received the Red Dot Design Award in 2026, while the V27 won the Best Interior Design Award in the Premium Car Category at the 2026 Torino Automotive Design Award (TADA).

These milestones mark an important stage in the brand’s international development. As iCAUR continues to expand into new markets, it is also working with local partners to strengthen sales and service networks and build lasting relationships with users.

At the summit, Ronna, CEO of iCAUR International, shared the brand’s view that entering a market is only the beginning. Long-term growth comes from understanding users, listening to their ideas and creating experiences that give them more ways to engage with the brand.

iCAUR V25 Expands the V-Series

The iCAUR V25 takes center stage at the summit, further expanding the V-Series alongside the V23 and V27. Built around the brand’s Future Classic Design philosophy, the V25 combines a distinctive boxy silhouette and classic round headlights with modern technology and capabilities for a range of driving scenarios.

 [iCAUR V25 Global Debut]

At the event, Dr. Su Jun, Vice President of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., explained the thinking behind the V25 through three principles: restraint, capability and freedom.

The design retains the V-Series’ recognizable proportions and signature styling rather than following short-term trends. Its i-SWIFT Agile Handling Platform, Golden REEV powertrain and i-AWD system support a variety of driving conditions, from urban roads to more challenging terrain.

The V25 also leaves room for personalization, with more than 20 ecosystem interfaces. Other features include a 1.8-ton towing capacity, 6 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, 66.4% space efficiency, 41 storage spaces and a body made of 80% high-strength steel.

Together, the V23, V25 and V27 show how Future Classic Design can take different forms across the V-Series, combining a recognizable design identity with modern technology and opportunities for personal expression.

Three Officially Customized Models Showcase Different Personalities

Customization is a key highlight of the summit, with three officially customized V-Series models presented alongside 20 customized vehicles developed with users and partners.

Each of the three officially customized models reflects a different interest and lifestyle. The V23 Forge brings urban individuality to life with a muscular widebody stance and gloss-black accents, while retaining the V23’s playful character. The V25 Game Changer celebrates the freedom to play, combining the V25’s classic toughness with gaming-inspired details. The V27 Sun Roam draws inspiration from 1980s off-road vehicles and vintage cameras, pairing rugged proportions with carefully crafted details.

 [Three Officially Customized iCAUR Models on Display]

The three models are planned for introduction in global markets by early 2027, through KD production or dealer-installed packages, subject to local regulations and market conditions. Beyond the official builds, the 20 customized vehicles on display demonstrate how users and partners bring their own ideas to the V-Series. Visitors can explore different styles, learn about customization details and exchange ideas with the teams behind the vehicles.

 [Global User Creativity at 2026 iCAUR International User Summit]

Customization is already an important part of the iCAUR user experience. According to the brand, 50% of its users worldwide customize their vehicles. Their choices and ideas also provide inspiration for the brand’s future products and customization offerings.

Looking ahead, iCAUR plans to introduce dedicated customization spaces in its showrooms, giving customers more opportunities to explore personalization options. The brand also plans to present a customized classic vehicle alongside new models at future model launches, offering inspiration for different ways to make an iCAUR their own.

The brand is continuing to expand its customized vehicle lineup, develop accessories suited to local markets and establish quality and safety validation mechanisms for customization offerings. These efforts aim to make customization more accessible while safeguarding quality and safety.

Connecting Vehicles with Lifestyle Experiences

The iCAUR brand showroom brings together vehicle customization, classic lifestyle elements, and user co-creation, offering visitors a broader view of the brand beyond its vehicles.

 [iCAUR Brand Ecosystem Showroom]

Body accessories, outdoor equipment and lifestyle products demonstrate how the vehicle can connect with different interests and everyday activities. Music, travel, surfing and cycling elements reflect the varied ways users explore their interests and express their individuality.

The summit also includes a smart factory tour, giving participants a closer look at iCAUR’s manufacturing processes and quality management. During the event, the V-Series multi-scenario test-drive activities will give participants the opportunity to experience the V25 and V27 across different road conditions, including wavy roads, mud, uneven terrain, S-curves and other driving challenges. Activities involving smart ecosystem partner AiMOGA and green community initiatives are also scheduled as part of the five-day program.

Together, these experiences allow users and partners to explore the vehicles, understand the brand’s design approach and see how iCAUR connects its products with different lifestyles and interests.

From Official User Clubs to Global Club Connect

For iCAUR, the relationship with users continues well beyond vehicle delivery. The brand has established official user clubs in nine countries, bringing owners together to share experiences and connect through common interests.

[2026 iCAUR International User Summit Bird View]

In 2027, iCAUR plans to expand this approach through its global Club Connect initiative, bringing together more users across markets, encouraging the exchange of ideas, and using user feedback to inform future products and experiences.

 [CAUR’s First Group of Brand Ambassadors]

The summit also marks the introduction of iCAUR’s first group of Brand Ambassadors. These users are recognized for their creativity, passion, and contributions to the brand. Through Club Connect, iCAUR plans to continue selecting ambassadors who can share their experiences, contribute to brand activities, and inspire other users in their markets.

User participation also extends to customization. Ideas from users may inspire future officially customized models for global markets, creating further opportunities for users to contribute to how iCAUR products evolve.

As the brand continues its international expansion, iCAUR aims to reach more than 70 markets by 2027. Alongside market development, it will continue working with local partners to strengthen sales and service networks and to develop user engagement in different regions.

The 2026 iCAUR International User Summit brings these priorities together through iCAUR’s vehicles, customized builds, hands-on experiences, and growing network of user clubs and Brand Ambassadors.

Guided by “Classic Never Fades” and “Make It Yours,” iCAUR continues to develop its Future Classic Design philosophy while giving users more opportunities to express their individuality and contribute to the brand. For iCAUR, delivery is not the end of the story, but the starting point for what users can make of their iCAUR.

About iCAUR

Chery Group’s iCAUR is a new energy automotive brand driven by Future Classic Design and technology. Guided by its design philosophy, iCAUR combines classic design elements with modern aesthetics and technology to develop distinctive vehicles for urban mobility and outdoor exploration. With a focus on product innovation and customization, iCAUR offers diverse vehicle choices and personalization options, extending its brand experience through user services and a growing range of user engagements initiatives.

iCAUR’s product portfolio is supported by technologies including i-AWD intelligent electric all-wheel drive and the REEV Golden Range Extender, delivering performance and capability for a range of driving conditions. With a growing presence in more than 40 markets worldwide, iCAUR continues to expand its international business and user engagements, guided by its brand belief: Classic Never Fades.

Serena Wang

Email: wangjieyun2@mychery.com

Website: iCAUR GLOBAL WEB

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ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RxSight, Inc. (NASDAQ: RXST) today announced that on October 23, 2026, RxSight granted inducement stock options to purchase a total of 236,456 shares of RxSight’s common stock to two new non-executive officer employees in connection with the commencement of their employment with RxSight. RxSight also agreed to grant inducement restricted stock units (RSUs) covering a total of 637,449 shares of RxSight’s common stock to the same employees in connection with the commencement of their employment with RxSight, which RSUs are anticipated to be granted on or about November 3, 2026.

Each inducement stock option has an exercise price of $5.02 per share, which is equal to the closing price of a share of RxSight common stock on the grant date, and shall vest as follows, subject to continuing service: 25% of the shares subject to such inducement stock option shall vest on the one year anniversary of October 23, 2026, and one forty-eighth (1/48th) of the shares subject to such inducement stock option shall vest monthly thereafter.

Each inducement RSU award shall vest as follows, subject to continuing service: one-sixth of the shares subject to the inducement RSU award shall vest on the first trading day on or after each of February 28, 2027, August 31, 2027, February 29, 2028, August 31, 2028, February 28, 2029, and August 31, 2029.

Each inducement award is subject to the terms of the RxSight, Inc. 2026 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan and related forms of agreements, and were granted as inducements material to these employees to enter into employment with RxSight in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

About RxSight, Inc.

RxSight, Inc. is an ophthalmic medical device company dedicated to providing high-quality customized vision to patients following cataract surgery. The Light Adjustable Lens™ system, comprised of the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens™ products (LAL™ and LAL+™), RxSight Light Delivery Device™ (LDD™), and accessories, is the first and only commercially available intraocular lens (IOL) technology that can be adjusted after surgery, enabling doctors to customize and deliver high-quality vision to patients after cataract surgery. Additional information about RxSight can be found at www.rxsight.com.

Light Adjustable Lens™, LAL™, LAL+™, Light Delivery Device™ and LDD™ are trademarks of RxSight, Inc.

Investor Relations Contact:
Oliver Moravcevic
VP, Investor Relations
omoravcevic@rxsight.com

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mirasol Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: MRZ) (OTCPK: MRZLF) (the “Company” or “Mirasol”) announced today that the Board of Directors has approved the grant of 3,878,750 incentive stock options (“Options”) to employees, officers, directors and consultants of the Company.

The Options entitle the holders to purchase the equivalent number of common shares of the Company at a price of $0.30 per common share for a period of five years from the date of grant. The options will vest as follows: 40% on the date of grant, followed by an additional 30% on each of the six and twelve month anniversaries of the date of grant.

All grants of Options are subject to the Company’s Stock Option Plan which was approved by shareholders at Mirasol’s annual and special meeting of shareholders on October 7, 2026.

For further information, contact:

Tim Heenan, President & CEO
or
Troy Shultz, Vice President Investor Relations

Tel: +1 (604) 602-9989
Email: contact@mirasolresources.com
Website: www.mirasolresources.com

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.

New Location Marks 8th Store in California

Scottsdale, AZ, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Rock Coffee Bar, the Oregon-born boutique coffee chain celebrated for its specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and signature Fuel® energy drinks, is growing its footprint in California with the opening of a new store in Rancho Cucamonga. 

The store, located at 11370 Fourth St, will officially open its doors on Sunday, October 25th. This opening marks Black Rock’s eighth California location and reinforces the brand’s steady expansion across the state. Guests can enjoy the following specials during opening week: 

• Sunday, October 25th: $2 Medium Drinks 

• Monday, October 26th: BOGO Drinks 

• Tuesday, October 27th: 50% Off a Drink w/ Food Purchase 

• Wednesday, October 28th: Signature Grand Opening Sticker with a Purchase 

• Thursday, October 29th: Free T-shirt with a Purchase 

• Friday, October 30th: $2 Off Any Size Drink 

“California has been an important part of Black Rock’s growth, and we’re excited to expand in the state,” said Mark Davis, CEO of Black Rock Coffee Bar. “We look forward to becoming part of the Rancho Cucamonga community and creating a welcoming place for guests to enjoy their favorite drinks and fuel their day!” 

 

Guests can also take advantage of the Black Rock Rewards app, where every purchase—whether in-store, online, or through the app—earns “bolts” that can be redeemed for free beverages. Recent menu additions, like Black Rock’s protein-packed Egg Bites, are also included in the program. 

 

Black Rock Coffee Bar is beloved for its handcrafted beverages, including the Caramel Blondie, a sweet and creamy signature blend; the Mexican Mocha, a spicy twist with hints of vanilla, almond, and cinnamon; and the Jackhammer, a vanilla mocha with an extra double shot; as well as its in-house developed Fuel energy drink, customizable with over 20 fruit flavors.  These can be enjoyed alongside sweet and savory food items, including the recently launched Grilled Cheese and Pumpkin Blondie Cake Pop. For an extra kick of protein, guests can add Black Rock’s new Protein Cold Foam, Protein Boosted Milk or Protein Boost to their drinks. 

 

In addition to Black Rock menu staples, guests can enjoy limited-time offerings like the Pumpkin Spiced Latte, Pumpkin Blondie, and Pumpkin Spice Cookie Latte with Cookie Butter Cold Foam. The brand’s Fall Remix seasonal drinks are also now available, featuring the Caramel Apple Butter Shaken Espresso, Cinnamon Bun Latte, and Spellbound Berry Fuel, offering a mix of nostalgic and refreshing flavors.  

 

For more information, visit https://br.coffee/ and follow @blackrockcoffeebar on Facebook and Instagram, and @blackrockcoffeeofficial on TikTok for updates on new locations, promotions, and seasonal offerings. 

 

About Black Rock Coffee Bar  

Black Rock Coffee Bar is a national boutique coffee shop that is known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel® energy drinks. Founded as a family owned and operated business in Oregon in 2008, Black Rock Coffee Bar has grown to over 200 retail locations in seven states. The Black Rock culture prides itself on not only being a positive force for the communities it serves, but also the team members that fuel their locations day in and day out. An important aspect of their team mission is to recognize those that go above and beyond by displaying the 4G’s of Black Rock – grit, growth, gratitude, and grace. For more information, visit https://br.coffee/. 

 

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BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Elme Communities (“Elme” or the “Company”) today announced that the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) has exercised its discretionary authority in accordance with Section 802.01D of the NYSE Listed Company Manual to commence proceedings to delist Elme’s common shares of beneficial interest (the “Common Shares”) from the NYSE due to “abnormally low selling price” levels. The NYSE also immediately suspended trading of the Common Shares. Given the Company’s previously adopted Plan of Sale and Liquidation (as defined below), Elme does not intend to appeal the NYSE’s determination, and, therefore, it is expected that the Common Shares will be delisted. 

The Company anticipates the Common Shares will commence trading over-the-counter (“OTC”) on Monday, October 26, 2026 under the symbol “ELMES”. There can be no assurance regarding the development or maintenance of an active OTC trading market or the liquidity of any such market. Investors are cautioned that trading securities OTC is more limited and subject to different restrictions than trading securities listed on a national securities exchange and are advised to consult their own brokers or advisors.

Anticipated Timing of Establishment of a Liquidating Trust and Company Dissolution

As previously disclosed, in accordance with the Plan of Sale and Liquidation approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) on July 30, 2025 and by the shareholders of the Company on October 30, 2025 (the “Plan of Sale and Liquidation”), it is the Company’s continued intention to terminate its existence by voluntary dissolution effective November 6, 2026 (the “Effective Time”), which will occur following the NYSE’s delisting of our Common Shares. In addition, as previously disclosed, the Company expects that its share transfer books will close at the close of business (Eastern Time) on November 5, 2026.

Prior to the Effective Time, the Company intends to transfer all of its remaining assets and liabilities to a Maryland liquidating trust (the “Liquidating Trust”). The purpose of the Liquidating Trust will be to liquidate the remaining assets (which are expected to consist primarily of the net cash proceeds from property sales) of the Liquidating Trust and distribute the amounts remaining in the Liquidating Trust, if any, after satisfaction of all remaining liabilities (including any additional liabilities, costs and expenses that may arise during the wind-down process) to the holders of the beneficial interests of the Liquidating Trust (the “Beneficial Interests”) upon completion of the wind-down process and in connection with termination of the Liquidating Trust. All of the Beneficial Interests will be held by the shareholders of the Company, with each shareholder of the Company being deemed automatically to have received and hold a percentage of Beneficial Interests in the Liquidating Trust corresponding to such shareholder’s percentage ownership in the Company as of the close of business on the last day of trading of the Common Shares. Shareholders of the Company will not be required to take any action to receive Beneficial Interests in the Liquidating Trust. The actual amount and timing of payment of any additional liquidating distribution(s) from the Liquidating Trust will be determined by the trustee of the Liquidating Trust in their sole discretion. As previously disclosed, the Company expects FTI Consulting, Inc. to be retained to provide services in connection with completing the wind-down process, including the services of a liquidating trustee to serve as trustee of the Liquidating Trust.

Following the transfer of the Company’s assets and liabilities to the Liquidating Trust, subject to certain exceptions related to transfer by will, intestate succession or operation of law, Beneficial Interests in the Liquidating Trust will not be transferable, nor will holders of Beneficial Interests have authority or power to sell or in any other manner dispose of their Beneficial Interests. The Beneficial Interests will not trade on the NYSE, or any other exchange or OTC. Simultaneously, all of the outstanding Common Shares and certificates representing Common Shares will be automatically cancelled and will thereafter no longer be deemed outstanding. The rights of holders of Beneficial Interests will not be represented by any form of certificate or other instrument.

For a discussion of the tax consequences of the transfer of the Company’s assets to the Liquidating Trust and the deemed distribution of the Beneficial Interests to the shareholders, please see “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences – Tax Consequences of the Liquidating Trust” beginning on page 76 of the definitive proxy statement filed by the Company with the SEC on September 24, 2025 for the special meeting of shareholders held on October 30, 2025, which is available free of charge through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov or the Company’s website at www.elmecommunities.com. You are urged to consult your own tax advisor to determine the particular tax consequences to you of the transfer of the Company’s assets to the Liquidating Trust and the deemed distribution of Beneficial Interests to the shareholders, including the applicability and effect of any U.S. federal, state and local and foreign tax laws.

Based on guidance previously provided by the SEC in similar circumstances, assuming the Company terminates its existence as described above, the Company anticipates that the Liquidating Trust will be required to file only annual reports on Form 10-K (using the SEC file number of the Company) containing unaudited financial statements, as well as current reports on Form 8-K (also filed using the SEC file number of the Company).

About Elme Communities

Elme Communities is a Maryland real estate investment trust. Elme, in accordance with and as anticipated by the Plan of Sale and Liquidation, expects to dissolve on November 6, 2026. Prior to the Company’s dissolution, the Company intends to transfer all of its remaining assets to Elme Communities Liquidating Trust for the benefit of holders of the Common Shares in accordance with and as anticipated by the Plan of Sale and Liquidation.

Contact:
Investor Relations
202-774-3200

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. In some cases, you can identify forward looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” or “potential” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases which are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to historical matters. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of Elme to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Additional factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of Elme to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the timing and effect of the delisting of the Common Shares from the NYSE; the date trading OTC will begin, if at all; whether a market for the Common Shares develops OTC or continues until Elme’s dissolution; the market value for the Common Shares traded OTC; Elme’s ability to transfer its remaining assets and liabilities to the Liquidating Trust and terminate its existence by voluntary dissolution on the terms and timeline anticipated; changes in the amount and timing of the additional liquidating distributions, including from the Liquidating Trust, as a result of known liabilities or contingent costs or expenses that may be higher than anticipated liabilities, costs or expenses, or unknown liabilities, costs or expenses that arise in the future which Elme cannot reasonably estimate at this time; the possibility, mechanics and timing of converting to a liquidating trust or other liquidating entity; the ability of the Board to terminate the Plan of Sale and Liquidation; potential difficulties in running the Company with a small number of employees until the transfer of the Company’s remaining assets and liabilities to the Liquidating Trust; the outcome of legal proceedings that may be instituted against Elme, its trustees and others, including those related to the sale of 19 multifamily assets to an affiliate of Cortland Partners, LLC, and other completed sales and the Plan of Sale and Liquidation; risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and/or other provisions that may be triggered by the Plan of Sale and Liquidation; whether or not the sale of one or more of Elme’s properties may be considered a prohibited transaction under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; Elme’s ability to maintain its status as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Plan of Sale and Liquidation; general economic and market developments and conditions; and volatility and uncertainty in the financial markets.

The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect Elme’s businesses in the “Risk Factors” section of Elme’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed by Elme from time to time with the SEC. Copies of the documents filed by Elme with the SEC are available free of charge through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov, and are also available, free of charge, on Elme’s website at www.elmecommunities.com. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. While forward-looking statements reflect Elme’s good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance. Elme undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or risk factors to reflect new information, future events, or otherwise.

TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”) (NYSE:BLK) announced today that it intends to terminate iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF (the “Terminating Fund”), based on an ongoing process to review its product lineup. The Terminating Fund will terminate on or about January 21, 2027 (the “Termination Date”).

Terminating Fund Name	Ticker
iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF	CVD

BlackRock Canada expects that the units of the Terminating Fund will cease trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) and be voluntarily delisted from the TSX on or about January 18, 2027. In connection with the termination of the Terminating Fund, the distribution reinvestment plan, pre-authorized cash contribution plan and the systematic withdrawal plan of the Terminating Fund will be terminated on or about November 23, 2026.

The final monthly distribution is expected to be declared on or about December 21, 2026 and be paid on or about January 5, 2027.

In connection with the termination, the assets of the Terminating Fund will be liquidated. BlackRock Canada expects that the Terminating Fund’s portfolio assets may mature or be sold for cash in advance of the Termination Date, resulting in the Terminating Fund deviating from its investment objectives and strategies in a manner consistent with liquidation. As soon as practicable following the Termination Date, the liquidation proceeds will be distributed, after paying or providing for all liabilities and obligations of the Terminating Fund, pro rata among unitholders of record of the Terminating Fund on the Termination Date. Following the termination and distributions described above, the Terminating Fund will be dissolved. BlackRock Canada will issue an additional press release on or about the Termination Date confirming final details of the termination.

About BlackRock

BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate.

About iShares

iShares unlocks opportunity across markets to meet the evolving needs of investors. With more than twenty-five years of experience, a global line-up of more than 1,800 exchange traded funds (ETFs) and US$6.4 trillion in assets under management as of September 30, 2026, iShares continues to drive progress for the financial industry. iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock.

iShares® ETFs are managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in iShares ETFs. Please read the relevant prospectus before investing. The funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional.

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Email: Sydney.Punchard@blackrock.com

HOUSTON, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Itafos Inc. (TSX-V: IFOS) (OTCQX: ITFS) (“Itafos” or “the Company”) today announces that its financial results for Q3 2026 will be released after market close on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. An on-demand recorded webcast of management commentary that reviews the Q3 2026 financial results, provides an update on the business, and addresses analysts’ and investors’ recent frequently asked questions will be available on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET. The webcast will be available on the Presentations & Events page of the Company’s website www.itafos.com/investors/presentations-fact-sheets/ and will be available for 90 days.

About Itafos

The Company is a phosphate and specialty fertilizer company with businesses and projects spanning three continents:

• Conda – a vertically integrated phosphate fertilizer business located in Idaho, US with production capacity as follows:
  • approximately 550kt per year of MAP, MAP with micronutrients (“MAP+”), superphosphoric acid (“SPA”), and merchant grade phosphoric acid (“MGA”); and
  • approximately 27kt per year of hydrofluorosilicic acid (“HFSA”);
• Arraias – a vertically integrated phosphate fertilizer business located in Tocantins, Brazil with the following production targets (following the proposed restart of the beneficiation circuit):
  • approximately 275kt per year of SSP, PAPR and DAPR;
    • approximately 170kt per year of SSP, 60kt per year of PAPR and 45kt per year of DAPR;
  • approximately 40kt per year of excess sulfuric acid (220kt per year gross sulfuric acid production capacity);
• Farim – a high-grade phosphate mine project located in Farim, Guinea-Bissau; and
• Santana – a vertically integrated high-grade phosphate mine and fertilizer plant project located in Pará, Brazil.

The Company is a Delaware corporation with operations in the United States, Brazil and Guinea-Bissau. The Company’s shares trade on the TSX-V under the ticker “IFOS”. The Company’s shares also trade in the US on the OTCQX® Best Market (“OTCQX”) under the ticker symbol “ITFS”. The Company’s principal shareholder is CL Fertilizers Holding LLC, which is an affiliate of global private investment firm Castlelake, L.P.

For more information, or to join the Company’s mailing list, please visit www.itafos.com.

Forward-Looking Information

Certain information contained in this news release constitutes forward-looking information. All information other than information of historical fact is forward-looking information. Statements that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and/or assumptions in respect of the Company’s financial and business outlook are forward-looking information. The use of any of the words “intend”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, “would”, “believe”, “predict” and “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information.

The forward-looking information contained in this news release is based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management, some of which are set out herein, which management believes are reasonable as at the date the statements are made. Those opinions, assumptions and estimates are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other known and unknown factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information.

Although the Company has attempted to identify crucial factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Additional risks and uncertainties affecting the forward-looking information contained in this news release are described in greater detail in the Company’s Annual Information Form and current Management’s Discussion and Analysis available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website at www.itafos.com. 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 such information. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management’s estimates, assumptions or opinions should change, except as required by applicable securities law. The forward-looking information included in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and is made as of the date of this news release.

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Matthew O’Neill
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
investor@itafos.com
713-242-8446

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CORYDON, Ind., Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Capital, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FCAP), the holding company for First Harrison Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $5.1 million, or $1.53 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to net income of $4.5 million, or $1.34 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 and 2025

Net interest income after provision for credit losses increased $1.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Interest income increased $1.4 million when comparing the two periods due to an increase in the average tax-equivalent yield⁽¹⁾ on interest-earning assets from 4.94% for the third quarter of 2025 to 5.23% for the same period in 2026, in addition to an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets from $1.20 billion for the third quarter of 2025 to $1.25 billion for the same period in 2026. Interest expense decreased $119,000 when comparing the periods as the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased from 1.66% for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 to 1.57% for the same period in 2026 while the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased from $891.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 to $911.5 million for the same period in 2026. As a result of the changes in interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the tax-equivalent net interest margin⁽¹⁾ increased from 3.71% for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 to 4.08% for the same period in 2026. Refer to the accompanying average balance sheet for more information regarding changes in the composition of the Company’s balance sheet and resulting yields and costs from the quarter ended September 30, 2025 to the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Based on management’s analysis of the Allowance for Credit Losses (“ACL”) on loans and unfunded loan commitments, the provision for credit losses increased from $150,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 to $355,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.   The Bank recognized net charge-offs of $123,000 and $17,000 for the quarters ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Noninterest income decreased $14,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 as compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The decrease is primarily due to the Company recognizing a $9,000 loss on equity securities during the quarter ended September 30, 2026 compared to a gain of $150,000 during the same period in 2025.   That decrease was partially offset by the Company recognizing increases of $92,000 and $57,000 in other income and service charges on deposit accounts, respectively, when comparing the two periods.   The increase in other income was primarily due to the Company recognizing $48,000 and $45,000 in income from its technology investment fund and its renewable energy tax credit investment, respectively, during the quarter.  

Noninterest expenses increased $545,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025. This was primarily due to increases in compensation and benefits and other expenses of $585,000 and $75,000, respectively, when comparing the two periods.   The increase in compensation and benefits is due to increases in salary and wages associated with annual cost of living and performance related adjustments as well as increases in the cost of Company-provided health insurance benefits. The increase in other expenses was primarily due to general inflationary pressures and routine pricing increases rather than any specific item. These increases were partially offset by a $148,000 decrease in occupancy and equipment expenses when comparing the two periods. Occupancy and equipment expenses were elevated during the third quarter of 2025 due to disposal losses associated with two of the Bank’s branches, the upgrade of the Company’s call center system, and the demolition of one of the Bank’s branches. None of these were present during the third quarter of 2026.

Income tax expense increased $164,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025 resulting in an effective tax rate of 19.4% for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to 19.2% for the same period in 2025.

Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 and 2025

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company reported net income of $14.2 million, or $4.25 per diluted share, compared to net income of $11.5 million, or $3.43 per diluted share, for the same period in 2025.

Net interest income after provision for credit losses increased $4.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Interest income increased $4.6 million when comparing the two periods due to an increase in the average tax-equivalent yield⁽¹⁾ on interest-earning assets from 4.80% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 to 5.10% for the same period in 2026, in addition to an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets from $1.19 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 to $1.24 billion for the same period in 2026. Interest expense decreased $471,000 when comparing the periods as the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased from 1.67% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 to 1.56% for the same period in 2026 while the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased from $886.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 to $906.8 million for the same period in 2026. As a result of the changes in interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the tax-equivalent net interest margin⁽¹⁾ increased from 3.55% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 to 3.96% for the same period in 2026. Refer to the accompanying average balance sheet for more information regarding changes in the composition of the Company’s balance sheet and resulting yields and costs from the nine months ended September 30, 2025 to the nine months ended September 30, 2026.

Based on management’s analysis of the ACL on loans and unfunded loan commitments, the provision for credit losses increased from $794,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 to $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. The Bank recognized net charge-offs of $292,000 and $214,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Noninterest income increased $373,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The increase is primarily due to the Company recognizing a $261,000 gain on equity securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to a gain of $127,000 during the same period in 2025. In addition, the Company recognized increases of $110,000, $70,000 and $50,000 in service charges on deposit accounts, other income and ATM and debit card fee income, respectively, when comparing the two periods.   The increase in other income was primarily due to the Company recognizing a $47,000 increase in income from its renewable energy tax credit investment during the nine months ended September 30, 2026, in addition to $48,000 of income from its technology investment fund during the nine months ended September 30, 2026 that the Company did not receive during the same period in 2025. These were partially offset by the Company recognizing a $47,000 gain on the redemption of a bank-owned life insurance policy during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and no such redemption occurred during the same period in 2026.  

Noninterest expenses increased $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025. This was primarily due to increases in compensation and benefits, other expenses, professional services, and advertising expenses of $1.1 million, $253,000, $132,000 and $92,000, respectively, when comparing the two periods. The increase in compensation and benefits is due to increases in salary and wages associated with annual cost of living and performance related adjustments as well as increases in the cost of Company-provided health insurance benefits. The increase in other expenses is primarily due to a $70,000 increase in consumer fraud losses and general inflationary pressures and routine pricing increases during the nine months ended September 30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025.   The increase in professional services is due to increased consulting fees. The increase in advertising expenses is related to various new marketing campaigns undertaken during the nine months ended September 30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in occupancy and equipment expenses of $110,000 due to a reduction in building maintenance expenses.

Income tax expense increased $919,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025 resulting in an effective tax rate of 19.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to 18.4% for the same period in 2025. The increase in the Company’s effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 reflects a higher proportion of net income being subject to taxation compared to the same period last year.

Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025

Total assets were $1.27 billion at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025. Net loans receivable and other assets increased $20.9 million and $2.2 million, respectively, from December 31, 2025 to September 30, 2026. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $22.5 million in available for sale securities when comparing the two periods. Deposits increased $6.4 million from $1.12 billion at December 31, 2025 to $1.13 billion at September 30, 2026. Nonperforming assets (consisting of nonaccrual loans, accruing loans 90 days or more past due, and foreclosed real estate) increased from $4.4 million at December 31, 2025 to $5.5 million at September 30, 2026. The increase was primarily due to the nonaccrual classification of a non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan.

The Bank currently has 17 offices in the Indiana communities of Corydon, Edwardsville, Greenville, Floyds Knobs, Palmyra, New Albany, New Salisbury, Jeffersonville, Salem, Lanesville and Charlestown and the Kentucky communities of Shepherdsville, Mt. Washington and Lebanon Junction.

Access to First Harrison Bank accounts, including online banking and electronic bill payments, is available through the Bank’s website at www.firstharrison.com. For more information and financial data about the Company, please visit Investor Relations at the Bank’s aforementioned website. The Bank can also be followed on Facebook.

(1) Reconciliations of the non–U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) measures are set forth at the end of this press release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “could” and “should,” and other words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts nor guarantees of future performance; rather, they are statements based on the Company’s current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations regarding its business strategies and their intended results and its future performance.

Numerous risks and uncertainties could cause or contribute to the Company’s actual results, performance and achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause or contribute to these differences include, without limitation, general economic conditions, including changes in market interest rates and changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government; competition; the ability of the Company to execute its business plan; legislative and regulatory changes; the quality and composition of the loan and investment portfolios; loan demand; deposit flows; changes in accounting principles and guidelines; and other factors disclosed periodically in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Because of the risks and uncertainties inherent in forward-looking statements, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them, whether included in this press release, the Company’s reports, or made elsewhere from time to time by the Company or on its behalf. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.

Contact:
Joshua P. Stevens
Chief Financial Officer
812-738-1570

FIRST CAPITAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
OPERATING DATA		2026				2025				2026				2025
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Total interest income		$	16,093			$	14,658			$	46,639			$	42,044
Total interest expense			3,583				3,702				10,624				11,095
Net interest income			12,510				10,956				36,015				30,949
Provision for credit losses			355				150				1,130				794
Net interest income after provision for credit losses			12,155				10,806				34,885				30,155
Total non-interest income			2,292				2,306				6,545				6,172
Total non-interest expense			8,109				7,564				23,715				22,239
Income before income taxes			6,338				5,548				17,715				14,088
Income tax expense			1,231				1,067				3,510				2,591
Net income			5,107				4,481				14,205				11,497
Less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest			3				3				9				9
Net income attributable to First Capital, Inc.		$	5,104			$	4,478			$	14,196			$	11,488
Net income per share attributable to
First Capital, Inc. common shareholders:
Basic		$	1.53			$	1.34			$	4.25			$	3.43
Diluted		$	1.53			$	1.34			$	4.25			$	3.43
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic			3,337,650				3,348,618				3,336,644				3,347,380
Diluted			3,340,438				3,350,008				3,339,574				3,349,321
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA
Cash dividends per share		$	0.32			$	0.31			$	0.94			$	0.89
Return on average assets (annualized)			1.59	%			1.45	%			1.48	%			1.26	%
Return on average equity (annualized)			14.40	%			14.29	%			13.45	%			12.70	%
Net interest margin			4.01	%			3.64	%			3.89	%			3.48	%
Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) (1)			4.08	%			3.71	%			3.96	%			3.55	%
Interest rate spread			3.59	%			3.21	%			3.47	%			3.06	%
Interest rate spread (tax-equivalent basis) (1)			3.66	%			3.28	%			3.54	%			3.13	%
Net overhead expense as a percentage of average assets (annualized)			2.52	%			2.44	%			2.47	%			2.44	%

		September 30,				December 31,
BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION		2026				2025
Cash and cash equivalents		$	139,019			$	137,288
Interest-bearing time deposits			1,225				1,470
Investment securities			401,694				424,190
Gross loans			685,897				664,208
Allowance for credit losses			10,946				10,108
Earning assets			1,196,895				1,193,475
Total assets			1,274,835				1,271,995
Deposits			1,129,397				1,122,990
Stockholders’ equity, net of noncontrolling interest			135,712				137,797
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of gross loans			1.60	%			1.52	%
Non-performing assets:
Nonaccrual loans			5,434				4,268
Accruing loans past due 90 days			32				83
Foreclosed real estate			—				—
Regulatory capital ratios (Bank only):
Community Bank Leverage Ratio (2)			11.47	%			11.01	%

(1)	See reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures for additional information relating to the calculation of this item.
(2)	Effective March 31, 2020, the Bank opted in to the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) framework. As such, the other regulatory ratios are no longer provided.

FIRST CAPITAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Average Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
		For the Three Months ended September 30,
		2026										2025
									Average										Average
		Average							Yield/			Average							Yield/
		Balance			Interest				Cost			Balance			Interest				Cost
(Dollars in thousands)
Interest earning assets:
Loans (1) (2):
Taxable		$	667,206		$	10,888			6.53	%		$	640,178		$	10,323			6.45	%
Tax-exempt (3)			13,570			201			5.92	%			10,328			109			4.22	%
Total loans			680,776			11,089			6.52	%			650,506			10,432			6.41	%
Investment securities:
Taxable (4)			320,001			3,119			3.90	%			318,628			2,282			2.86	%
Tax-exempt (3)			119,596			918			3.07	%			118,840			866			2.91	%
Total investment securities			439,597			4,037			3.67	%			437,468			3,148			2.88	%
Interest bearing deposits with banks (5)			128,032			1,202			3.76	%			115,623			1,283			4.44	%
Total interest earning assets			1,248,405			16,328			5.23	%			1,203,597			14,863			4.94	%
Non-interest earning assets			37,841										33,930
Total assets		$	1,286,246									$	1,237,527
Interest bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand deposits		$	447,010		$	1,231			1.10	%		$	437,040		$	1,318			1.21	%
Savings accounts			221,400			100			0.18	%			227,997			154			0.27	%
Time deposits			243,061			2,252			3.71	%			226,309			2,230			3.94	%
Total deposits			911,471			3,583			1.57	%			891,346			3,702			1.66	%
Total interest bearing liabilities			911,471			3,583			1.57	%			891,346			3,702			1.66	%
Non-interest bearing liabilities
Non-interest bearing deposits			221,376										211,573
Other liabilities			11,599										9,236
Total liabilities			1,144,446										1,112,155
Stockholders’ equity (6)			141,800										125,372
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	1,286,246									$	1,237,527
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)					$	12,745									$	11,161
Less: tax equivalent adjustment						(235	)									(205	)
Net interest income					$	12,510									$	10,956
Interest rate spread									3.59	%									3.21	%
Interest rate spread (tax-equivalent basis) (7)									3.66	%									3.28	%
Net interest margin									4.01	%									3.64	%
Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) (7)									4.08	%									3.71	%
Ratio of average interest earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities									136.97	%									135.03	%

(1)	Interest income on loans includes fee income of $249,000 and $202,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(2)	Average loan balances include loans held for sale and nonperforming loans.
(3)	Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis using the federal marginal tax rate of 21%.
(4)	Includes taxable debt and equity securities and FHLB Stock.
(5)	Includes interest-bearing deposits with banks and interest-bearing time deposits.
(6)	Stockholders’ equity attributable to First Capital, Inc.
(7)	Reconciliations of the non–U.S. GAAP measures are set forth at the end of this press release.

  

FIRST CAPITAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Average Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
		For the Nine Months ended September 30,
		2026										2025
									Average										Average
		Average							Yield/			Average							Yield/
		Balance			Interest				Cost			Balance			Interest				Cost
(Dollars in thousands)
Interest earning assets:
Loans (1) (2):
Taxable		$	662,999		$	31,918			6.42	%		$	638,950		$	30,172			6.30	%
Tax-exempt (3)			12,209			486			5.31	%			10,632			337			4.23	%
Total loans			675,208			32,404			6.40	%			649,582			30,509			6.26	%
Investment securities:
Taxable (4)			316,818			8,745			3.68	%			312,409			6,146			2.62	%
Tax-exempt (3)			119,262			2,710			3.03	%			118,714			2,529			2.84	%
Total investment securities			436,080			11,455			3.50	%			431,123			8,675			2.68	%
Interest bearing deposits with banks (5)			124,446			3,451			3.70	%			104,396			3,462			4.42	%
Total interest earning assets			1,235,734			47,310			5.10	%			1,185,101			42,646			4.80	%
Non-interest earning assets			41,886										32,472
Total assets		$	1,277,620									$	1,217,573
Interest bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand deposits		$	442,237		$	3,598			1.08	%		$	438,971		$	4,061			1.23	%
Savings accounts			222,794			299			0.18	%			227,231			482			0.28	%
Time deposits			241,734			6,727			3.71	%			219,751			6,552			3.98	%
Total deposits			906,765			10,624			1.56	%			885,953			11,095			1.67	%
Total interest bearing liabilities			906,765			10,624			1.56	%			885,953			11,095			1.67	%
Non-interest bearing liabilities
Non-interest bearing deposits			217,893										202,719
Other liabilities			12,266										8,287
Total liabilities			1,136,924										1,096,959
Stockholders’ equity (6)			140,696										120,614
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	1,277,620									$	1,217,573
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)					$	36,686									$	31,551
Less: tax equivalent adjustment						(671	)									(602	)
Net interest income					$	36,015									$	30,949
Interest rate spread									3.47	%									3.06	%
Interest rate spread (tax-equivalent basis) (7)									3.54	%									3.13	%
Net interest margin									3.89	%									3.48	%
Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) (7)									3.96	%									3.55	%
Ratio of average interest earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities									136.28	%									133.77	%

(1)	Interest income on loans includes fee income of $668,000 and $599,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(2)	Average loan balances include loans held for sale and nonperforming loans.
(3)	Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis using the federal marginal tax rate of 21%.
(4)	Includes taxable debt and equity securities and FHLB Stock.
(5)	Includes interest-bearing deposits with banks and interest-bearing time deposits.
(6)	Stockholders’ equity attributable to First Capital, Inc.
(7)	Reconciliations of the non–U.S. GAAP measures are set forth at the end of this press release.

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED):

This presentation contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Management uses these “non-GAAP” measures in its analysis of the Company’s performance. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures allow for better comparability with prior periods, as well as with peers in the industry who provide a similar presentation, and provide a further understanding of the Company’s ongoing operations. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. The following table summarizes the non-GAAP financial measures derived from amounts reported in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and reconciles those non-GAAP financial measures with the comparable GAAP financial measures.

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
		2026				2025				2026				2025
(Dollars in thousands)
Net interest income (A)		$	12,510			$	10,956			$	36,015			$	30,949
Add: Tax-equivalent adjustment			235				205				671				602
Tax-equivalent net interest income (B)			12,745				11,161				36,686				31,551
Average interest earning assets (C)			1,248,405				1,203,597				1,235,734				1,185,101
Net interest margin (A)/(C)			4.01	%			3.64	%			3.89	%			3.48	%
Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) (B)/(C)			4.08	%			3.71	%			3.96	%			3.55	%
Total interest income (D)		$	16,093			$	14,658			$	46,639			$	42,044
Add: Tax-equivalent adjustment			235				205				671				602
Total interest income tax-equivalent basis (E)			16,328				14,863				47,310				42,646
Average interest earning assets (F)			1,248,405				1,203,597				1,235,734				1,185,101
Average yield on interest earning assets (D)/(F); (G)			5.16	%			4.87	%			5.03	%			4.73	%
Average yield on interest earning assets tax-equivalent (E)/(F); (H)			5.23	%			4.94	%			5.10	%			4.80	%
Average cost of interest bearing liabilities (I)			1.57	%			1.66	%			1.56	%			1.67	%
Interest rate spread (G)-(I)			3.59	%			3.21	%			3.47	%			3.06	%
Interest rate spread tax-equivalent (H)-(I)			3.66	%			3.28	%			3.54	%			3.13	%

Vancouver, British Columbia, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE: AIDR, OTC: AIRDF, Frankfurt: 939) (“Rocket Doctor AI” or the “Company”) announces that it has granted an aggregate 3,143 stock options, exercisable at $0.70 per share and valid for a term of three years, and an aggregate 239,000 restricted share units, valid for a term between three to five years, to an officer of the Company and to consultants and employees of the Company’s subsidiary.  The stock options and restricted share units are issued pursuant to the Company’s share compensation plans and all restricted share units and stock options are subject to vesting over up to one year. All securities are subject to a hold period of four months and one day in accordance with applicable securities laws and policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

About Rocket Doctor AI Inc.

Rocket Doctor AI Inc. delivers physician-built, AI-powered solutions designed to make high-quality healthcare accessible throughout the entire patient journey. A cornerstone of the company’s proprietary technology is the Global Library of Medicine (GLM), a clinically validated decision support system developed with input from hundreds of physicians worldwide.

Alongside the GLM is Rocket Doctor Inc, and its AI-powered digital health platform and marketplace. Having helped empower over 350 MDs to provide care to more than 800,000 patient visits, our proprietary technology software and systems enable doctors to independently launch and manage their own virtual or hybrid in-person practices – improving efficiency, restoring autonomy to MDs, and expanding patient access to care.

By reducing administrative burdens and ensuring greater consistency in care, our technology creates more time for meaningful physician-patient interactions. We are committed to reaching underserved, rural, and remote communities in Canada who often lack access to family doctors and supporting patients on Medicaid and Medicare in the United States. With advanced AI, large language models, and connected medical devices, Rocket Doctor AI is redefining modern healthcare – making it more scalable, equitable, and patient-centered.

To learn more about Rocket Doctor AI Inc’s products and services, contact:

www.rocketdoctor.ai  or email: info@rocketdoctor.ai

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Dr. Essam Hamza, CEO, Rocket Doctor AI
essam.hamza@rocketdoctor.ai

Dr. Bill Cherniak, CEO, Rocket Doctor Inc.
bill@rocketdoctor.io

For media inquiries, contact: media@rocketdoctor.ai
Call: +1 (778) 819 8321

Cautionary Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future operations of Rocket Doctor AI Inc. and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as “will”, “may”, “should”, “anticipate”, “expects” and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the granting of stock options and restricted share units to consultants, the terms and vesting conditions of such stock options and restricted share units, and future plans and objectives of Rocket Doctor AI Inc., are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Rocket Doctor AI Inc.’s expectations include the risk that the stock options or restricted share units may not vest on the anticipated terms, risks related to the Company’s share compensation plan, and other risks detailed from time to time in the filings made by Rocket Doctor AI Inc. with securities regulators.

The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Rocket Doctor AI Inc. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and Rocket Doctor AI Inc. will only update or revise publicly the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by Canadian securities law.

GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oxford Square Capital Corp. (NasdaqGS: OXSQ) (NasdaqGS: OXSQG) (NasdaqGS: OXSQH) announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss third quarter 2026 earnings on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern time. The toll free dial-in number is 1-800-715-9871, access code number 5885175. There will be a recorded replay of the call available for 30 days after the call. If you are interested in hearing the recording, please dial 1-800-770-2030. The replay pass-code is 5885175#.

About Oxford Square Capital Corp.
Oxford Square Capital Corp. is a publicly-traded business development company principally investing in syndicated bank loans and, to a lesser extent, debt and equity tranches of collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) vehicles. CLO investments may also include warehouse facilities, which are financing structures intended to aggregate loans that may be used to form the basis of a CLO vehicle.

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