Author: Ravi Shankar

New York, NY, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ARC Group Securities Acquisition I (the “Company” (Nasdaq: FJDIU) (the “Company”) today announced that, commencing on or about September 24, 2026, holders of the units sold in the Company’s initial public offering may elect to separately trade the Company’s Class A ordinary shares, warrants and rights included in the units.

The Class A ordinary shares, warrants and rights that are separated will trade on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) under the symbols “FJDI”, “FJDIW”, and “FJDIR” respectively. Those units not separated will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “FJDIU”. Holders of units will need to have their brokers contact Efficiency, Inc., the Company’s transfer agent, in order to separate the units into Class A ordinary shares, warrants and rights.

The public offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from ARC Group Securities LLC at 398 S. Mill Avenue, Suite 306, Tempe, AZ 85281, or by email at operations@arc-securities.com. A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-291302) relating to the securities was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2026. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

ARC Group Securities Acquisition I

ARC Group Securities Acquisition I is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. While the Company may pursue an acquisition opportunity in any business, industry, sector or geographical location, the Company intends to focus on companies on industries where the Company’s management teams’ and affiliates’ expertise will provide the Company with a competitive advantage, including technology, healthcare and logistics industries. 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the Company’s search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and preliminary prospectus for the initial public offering filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Contact:

ARC Group Securities Acquisition I
398 S. Mill Avenue, Suite 306
Tempe, Arizona 85281
Attn: Ian Hanna
Chief Executive Officer & Chairman
(928) 625-0928

Phase III advances development of a modular, reusable, swarm based, precision-strike capability designed for U.S. Special Operations Forces, powered by XTEND’s operating system, XOS.

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XTEND AI Robotics, Inc. (NYSE: XTND), a leader in software systems and Physical AI, today announced that it has been awarded Phase III of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Modular Kinetic Lethal Drone (MKLD) program, advancing the Company’s continued work in precision-strike unmanned systems for U.S. Special Operations Forces. The award is separate from, and follows, XTEND’s recent selection as a top performer in the Close-Quarters Battle segment of Gauntlet II under the U.S. Department of War’s Drone Dominance Program.

The MKLD solution brings together XTEND’s Striker, Scorpio 500 and Scorpio 1000 platforms with a common Ground Control Station and XTEND’s XOS operating system. The program is designed to provide small tactical units with modular, recoverable and reusable precision-strike capabilities across indoor, confined-space, urban and outdoor operational environments.

“Phase III is an important milestone in our continued work with the U.S. Special Operations community,” said Aviv Shapira, CEO and Co-Founder of XTEND. “Our focus is on giving Warfighters adaptable robotic capabilities that extend their reach and effectiveness while shifting risk from the operator to unmanned systems.”

Phase III builds on previous USSOCOM investment, development, testing and operational feedback and will further mature the MKLD capability.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the capabilities of XOS and the MKLD solution, the anticipated development and maturation of the MKLD capability under Phase III and XTEND’s financial prospects, including that according to the Drone Dominance Program the 10 companies selected for Gauntlet II are finalists for prototype contracts and awards are not guaranteed. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the timing and size of orders from government and defense customers, the availability of government funding, the risk that the MKLD program does not advance beyond Phase III or result in production orders, geopolitical and economic conditions in the United States and the other regions in which XTEND operates, and the other risks described under “Risk Factors” in the registration statement on Form S-4 filed with the SEC in connection with the business combination and in XTEND’s other filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. XTEND does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

About XTEND AI Robotics, Inc.

XTEND AI Robotics, Inc. (the “Company”) operates under two distinct business strategies. Through its wholly owned subsidiary XTEND Reality Expansion Ltd. (“XTEND”), the Company develops and sells software and advanced robotic hardware solutions for high-threat, complex operational environments where human exposure carries significant risk. Powered by its proprietary XTEND Operating System (“XOS”), these solutions are designed to provide autonomy at the edge. Through its wholly owned subsidiary JFB Construction Holdings (“JFB”), the Company operates a commercial and residential real estate construction and development strategy, delivering services including retail corporate buildouts, multifamily developments and luxury residential homes. The Company was formed through the combination of XTEND and JFB, uniting two complementary businesses to pursue shared technology and market opportunities, including applying XTEND’s AI-enabled drone technology to jobsite security, land surveying, building inspections and monitoring on JFB’s real estate projects, and leveraging JFB’s construction expertise to help reduce the cost of XTEND’s U.S. manufacturing expansion.

Contacts

XTEND Media Contact:
Headline Media
Sarah Small
929-255-1449
sarah@headline.media

XTEND Investor Relations:
MZ North America
Shannon Devine
203-741-8811
XTND@mzgroup.us

Singapore, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Republic Power Group Limited (NASDAQ: RPGL), today announced that it will effect a reverse share split of its Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.50 per share (the “Class A Ordinary Shares”) and Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.50 per share (the “Class B Ordinary Shares”), at a ratio of 1-for-16, to be effective at the open of business on September 25, 2026.

Our Class A Ordinary Shares will begin trading on a reverse share split-adjusted basis at the opening of The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) on September 25, 2026. There is no public market for our Class B Ordinary Shares. Following the reverse share split, the Class A Ordinary Shares will have a new par value of $8.0 per share and will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “RPGL” with the new CUSIP number, G7523E139. The reverse share split is expected to lead the Company’s Class A Ordinary Shares to trade at approximately 16 times the price per share at which it trades prior to the effectiveness of the reverse share split. The Company, however, cannot assure that the price of its Class A Ordinary Shares after the reverse split will reflect the 1-for-16 reverse split ratio, that the price per share following the effective time of the reverse split will be maintained for any period of time, or that the price will remain above the pre-split trading price. The reverse share split is intended for the Company to maintain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per Class A Ordinary Share for continued listing on Nasdaq.

No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the reverse share split and all such fractional interests will be rounded up to the nearest whole number of Class A Ordinary Shares.

The reverse share split will reduce the number of issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s Class A Ordinary Shares from 16,705,568 to approximately 1,044,098 shares, subject to any adjustments resulting from the treatment of the fractional shares.

On August 28, 2026, the board of directors of the Company approved the reverse share split of the Class A Ordinary Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares, at a ratio of 1-for-16.

Transhare Corporation is acting as the exchange agent and paying agent for the reverse share split. Shareholders holding their shares in book-entry form or in brokerage accounts need not take any action in connection with the reverse share split.

Transhare Corporation will provide instructions to any shareholders with certificates regarding the process in connection with the exchange of pre-reverse share split share certificates for ownership in book-entry form or share certificates on a post-reverse share split basis. Shareholders are encouraged to contact their bank, broker or custodian with any procedural questions.

About Republic Power Group Limited

Republic Power Group Ltd. is a Singapore-based company engaged in developing customized enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) software solutions, consulting and technical support services, and peripheral hardware.

For more information on our latest innovations and developments, visit https://republicpower.net/.   

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may, “will, “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following:  the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development; the Company’s future acquisition opportunities; the Company’s ability to identify any acquisition opportunities that fit with our business strategies; the Company’s ability to consummate an attractive acquisition and realize the benefits of such transaction; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic, and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Republic Power Group Limited
Email: ir@republicpower.net

• The 2026 iCAUR International User Summit is set to take place in Wuhu, China, from October 19 to 23, bringing together user representatives, media and partners from around the world.
• Building on the brand philosophy of “Classic Never Fades,” iCAUR will join global users in exploring the fusion of classic design and innovation to shape a shared “Future Classic.”
• Centering on personalized expression and user co-creation, the summit will showcase diverse driving lifestyles and modification culture through flagship events including the User Modification Carnival.

WUHU, China, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chery Group’s iCAUR today announced that the 2026 iCAUR International User Summit will be held in Wuhu, China, from October 19 to 23. The event will gather delegates from nearly 100 countries worldwide, including user representatives, media outlets and industry partners. Attendees will gain first-hand insights into iCAUR’s latest advancements in brand building, product development and user co-creation, while participating in immersive exchanges and experience activities themed on automotive modification culture.

This year’s summit will debut the inaugural User Modification Carnival, a platform empowering global users to demonstrate their original creativity and share modification experiences. Additionally, iCAUR will unveil a global user co-creation framework during the event, unlocking more co-creation opportunities for users to define the brand in their own ways.

Hosted in Wuhu last October, the inaugural iCAUR International User Summit welcomed more than 1,000 user representatives, media practitioners and industry partners from nearly 100 countries. At the event, iCAUR officially launched its brand philosophy “Classic Never Fades”, anchored by the core values of classic heritage, technological innovation and user co-creation. A series of immersive on-site activities, including the Modified Vehicle Display, the Smart Factory Tour, the Golden Range-Extender Off-Road Experience Camp and the Brand Sharing Sessions, gave attendees a comprehensive view of iCAUR’s products, manufacturing and user co-creation practices. More than 1,000 pieces of user feedback were collected at the summit, providing valuable input for iCAUR’s subsequent product optimization and user ecosystem development.

[Panoramic View of the 2025 iCAUR International User Summit]

Over the past year, iCAUR has established a market presence in more than 40 countries and regions, with the V23 and V27 launched in core markets such as the Middle East and Southeast Asia. As its global footprint continues to expand, this year’s summit will serve as another key offline communication bridge between iCAUR and its global user community. Through the User Modification Carnival and co-creation initiatives, iCAUR will further integrate user creativity and needs into its brand development strategy.

Building on its enduring brand philosophy and ongoing co-creation endeavours, iCAUR hopes to work with global users to shape “Future Classics” in more personalized ways. The event will also showcase the Mojia robot AiMOGA, an embodied-intelligence robot working to become a globally leading and trustworthy intelligent assistant. More details about the summit agenda, along with product, technology and user plans, will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Serena Wang
Email: wangjieyun2@mychery.com
Website: iCAUR GLOBAL WEB 

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0f756f0d-3a0f-4779-bd31-a07f611ab6ba

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Infrastructure Dividend Split Corp. (TSX:IS) (the “Fund”) is pleased to announce that a distribution for September 2026 will be payable to Class A shareholders as follows:

	Record Date	Payable Date	Distribution Per Equity Share
	September 30, 2026	October 15, 2026	$0.15

The equity shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol IS.

For further information, please visit our website at www.middlefield.com or contact our Sales and Marketing Department at 1.888.890.1868.

This press release contains forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is based on historical information concerning distributions and dividends paid on the securities of issuers historically included in the portfolio of the Fund. Actual future results, including the amount of distributions paid by the Fund, may differ from the monthly distribution amount. Specifically, the income from which distributions are paid may vary significantly due to: changes in portfolio composition; changes in distributions and dividends paid by issuers of securities included in the Fund’s portfolio from time to time; there being no assurance that those issuers will pay distributions or dividends on their securities; the declaration of distributions and dividends by issuers of securities included in the portfolio will generally depend upon various factors, including the financial condition of each issuer and general economic and stock market conditions; the level of borrowing by the Fund; and the uncertainty of realizing capital gains. The risks, uncertainties and other factors that could influence actual results are described under “Risk Factors” in the Fund’s prospectus and other documents filed by the Fund with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. The forward-looking information contained in this press release constitutes the Fund’s current estimate, as of the date of this press release, with respect to the matters covered hereby. Investors and others should not assume that any forward-looking statement contained in this press release represents the Fund’s estimate as of any date other than the date of this press release.

FORM 8.3

IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL

OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER
RULES, 2022 BY PERSONS WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE

1.      KEY INFORMATION

(a)   Full name of discloser	Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP
(b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a) The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
(c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree	DCC plc
(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree (Note 1)
(e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure	22/09/2026
(f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser also making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”	No

2.      INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS

If there are interests and short positions to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2 for each additional class of relevant security.

Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)
(Note 2)

Class of relevant security (Note 3)	€0.25 Ordinary Shares (ISIN – IE0002424939)
	Interests		Short positions
	Number	%	Number	%
(1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled
(2)   Cash-settled derivatives	1,217,997	1.43%
(3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/ sell
Total	1,217,997	1.43%

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of options including rights to subscribe for new securities and any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8.

3.      DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE (Note 4)

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

(a)      Purchases and sales

Class of relevant security

Purchase/sale

Number of securities

Price per unit (Note 5)

(b)      Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. CFD	Nature of dealing	Number of reference securities (Note 6)	Price per unit
€0.25 Ordinary Shares	CFD	Decreasing a long position	263,403	GBP 64.3750

(c)      Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

(i)      Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant security

Product description e.g. call option

Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc.

Number of securities to which option relates (Note 6)

Exercise price per unit

Type e.g. American, European etc.

Expiry date

Option money paid/ received per unit

(ii)      Exercise

Class of relevant security

Product description e.g. call option

Exercising/ exercised against

Number of securities

Exercise price per unit (Note 5)

(d)      Other dealings (including transactions in respect of new securities) (Note 3)

Class of relevant security

Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion, exercise

Details

Price per unit (if applicable) (Note 5)

4.      OTHER INFORMATION

(a)      Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer. Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

(b)      Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Full details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding between the person disclosing and any other person relating to the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option referred to on this form or relating to the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative referred to on this form is referenced. If none, this should be stated.

(c)        Attachments

Is a Supplemental Form 8 attached?

NO

Date of disclosure	23/09/2026
Contact name	Alex McMillan
Telephone number	646 282 5805

Public disclosures under Rule 8.3 of the Rules must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

NOTES ON FORM 8.3

1.      See the definition of “connected fund manager” in Rule 2.2 of Part A of the Rules.

2.      See the definition of “interest in a relevant security” in Rule 2.5 of Part A of the Rules and see Rule 8.6(a) and (b) of Part B of the Rules.

3.      See the definition of “relevant securities” in Rule 2.1 of Part A of the Rules.

4.      See the definition of “dealing” in Rule 2.1 of Part A of the Rules.

5.      If the economic exposure to changes in the price of securities is limited, for example, by virtue of a stop loss arrangement relating to a spread bet, full details must be given.

6.      See Rule 2.5(d) of Part A of the Rules.

7.      If details included in a disclosure under Rule 8 are incorrect, they should be corrected as soon as practicable in a subsequent disclosure. Such disclosure should state clearly that it corrects details disclosed previously, identify the disclosure or disclosures being corrected, and provide sufficient detail for the reader to understand the nature of the corrections. In the case of any doubt, the Panel should be consulted.

For full details of disclosure requirements, see Rule 8 of the Rules. If in doubt, consult the Panel.

References in these notes to “the Rules” are to the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules, 2022.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AnorTech Inc. (“AnorTech” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: ANOR; OTCQB: ANORF) welcomes the signing of the Greenland Security Agreement by Greenland, the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States at the United Nations General Assembly yesterday.

The agreement marks a significant moment for Greenland and the Arctic. It strengthens defense cooperation across the region, affirms Greenland’s sovereignty and its right to self-determination, and recognizes the importance of critical mineral projects in Greenland.

“This is a historic agreement, and we are especially pleased that Greenland stands as a full signatory, with its rights and sovereignty respected,” said Jim Cambon, President of AnorTech. “The agreement brings security and stability to Greenland and reinforces its role as an integral part of a secure supply chain for critical and strategic resources. We expect increased investment in critical mineral projects to follow.”

About AnorTech Inc.

AnorTech is pioneering the next generation of sustainable materials from anorthosite. The Company owns 100% of the Gronne Bjerg anorthosite project in Greenland – strategically located just 80 km northeast of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, on open tidewater and adjacent to significant hydroelectric potential.

AnorTech is advancing multiple product lines towards commercialization, including:

• Zero-waste Smelter Grade Alumina (SGA) and High Purity Alumina (HPA)
• Next generation alumina-based catalysts for CO2 capture
• CO2-free refractory cement and advanced 3D-printable cement
• Lunar construction materials using anorthosite-based concrete

The Company filed a U.S. provisional patent in 2025 to protect its proprietary sustainable SGA and HPA process (see NR2025-01) and shipped 15 tonnes of Gronne Bjerg anorthosite to Ontario in preparation for pilot plant testing. AnorTech is actively pursuing strategic industry partnerships to accelerate commercialization of its alumina technologies. AnorTech has over C$3 million in working capital.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

“Jim Cambon”

President and Director

For further information:
Ph: 778-373-2164
www.anortechinc.com

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

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:

This news release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical fact, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. The Company uses words such as “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “believe”, “intend” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the future advancement and development of the Sarfartoq project; the potential benefits of AnorTech’s investment in Greenland Mines; the commercialization of AnorTech’s alumina and other anorthosite-based technologies; the Company’s ongoing discussions with potential strategic and industry partners; and the expected benefits of the strategic relationship between AnorTech and Greenland Mines. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation: that Greenland Mines may elect to exercise the Option and will have the resources to do so; that the strategic relationship will provide both parties with the expected benefits; and that market conditions will remain favorable for critical metals projects and alumina technologies. Many factors could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Such factors include, among other things: adverse market conditions; general economic, market or business risks; unanticipated costs; technical or commercial challenges associated with AnorTech’s technologies;; the failure by either or both parties to realize the expected benefits of the strategic relationship; changes in demand for critical minerals or alumina; and the risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s most recent Management Discussion & Analysis filed on SEDAR+, which can be accessed at the Company’s profile on www.sedarplus.com. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company’s forward-looking statements. These and other factors should be considered carefully and accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The “forward-looking statements” contained herein speak only as of the date of this press release and, unless required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise such information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Real Estate Split Corp. (TSX: RS and RS.PR.A) is pleased to announce that a distribution for September 2026 will be payable to Class A shareholders as follows:

Record Date	Payable Date	Distribution Per Equity Share
September 30, 2026	October 15, 2026	$0.13

The Fund also announces that the third quarter distribution of 2026 will be payable to preferred shareholders as follows:

Record Date	Payable Date	Distribution Per Preferred Share
September 30, 2026	October 15, 2026	$0.145

The equity and preferred shares both trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the respective symbols RS and RS.PR.A.

For further information, please visit our website at www.middlefield.com or contact our Sales and Marketing Department at 1.888.890.1868.

This press release contains forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is based on historical information concerning distributions and dividends paid on the securities of issuers historically included in the portfolio of the Fund. Actual future results, including the amount of distributions paid by the Fund, may differ from the monthly distribution amount. Specifically, the income from which distributions are paid may vary significantly due to: changes in portfolio composition; changes in distributions and dividends paid by issuers of securities included in the Fund’s portfolio from time to time; there being no assurance that those issuers will pay distributions or dividends on their securities; the declaration of distributions and dividends by issuers of securities included in the portfolio will generally depend upon various factors, including the financial condition of each issuer and general economic and stock market conditions; the level of borrowing by the Fund; and the uncertainty of realizing capital gains. The risks, uncertainties and other factors that could influence actual results are described under “Risk Factors” in the Fund’s prospectus and other documents filed by the Fund with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. The forward-looking information contained in this press release constitutes the Fund’s current estimate, as of the date of this press release, with respect to the matters covered hereby. Investors and others should not assume that any forward-looking statement contained in this press release represents the Fund’s estimate as of any date other than the date of this press release.

UAB “Valstybės investicinis kapitalas” hereby informs about the decision adopted by Order No. 1K-289 of the Minister of Finance on 23 September 2026 to abandon previous intentions to transfer the shares of UAB “Valstybės investicinis kapitalas” to the National Development Bank (ILTE). It has been definitively decided to maintain a separate company and assign it unique tasks in investing capital into strategic national projects and the defense sector.

Contact person:

Vaidas Daktariunas
Valstybės investicinis kapitalas UAB, Chief Executive Officer
Phone: +370 656 03356
E-mail: info@vika.lt

Sampo plc, stock exchange release, 23 September 2026 at 4:55 pm EEST

Sampo plc: Disclosure Under Chapter 9 Section 10 of the Securities Market Act (Solidium Oy)

Sampo plc (business code 0142213-3) has received a disclosure under Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Markets Act, according to which the total number of Sampo A shares (ISIN: FI4000552500) and voting rights owned by Solidium Oy (business code 2245475-9) decreased on 23 September 2026 below five (5) per cent of Sampo plc’s total stock and voting rights.

Sampo’s share capital comprises 2,655,674,826 shares, of which 2,654,674,826 are A shares and 1,000,000 are B shares. Each A share entitles its holder to one (1) vote and each B share to five (5) votes. Thus, the total number of votes is 2,659,674,826.

Total positions of Solidium Oy subject to the notification:

	% of shares and voting rights (total of A)	% of shares and voting rights through financial instruments (total of B)	Total of both in % (A+B)
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached	3.55% of shares 3.55% of voting rights	–	3.55% of shares 3.55% of voting rights
Positions of previous notification (if applicable)	9.95% of shares 9.87% of voting rights	–	9.95% of shares 9.87% of voting rights

Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed:

A: Shares and voting rights:

Class/type of shares ISIN code	Number of shares and voting rights		% of shares and voting rights
	Direct (SMA 9:5)	Indirect (SMA 9:6 and 9:7)	Direct (SMA 9:5)	Indirect (SMA 9:6 and 9:7)
FI4000552500	94,392,900 shares 94,392,900 voting rights	–	3.55% of shares 3.55% of voting rights	–
SUBTOTAL A	94,392,900 shares 94,392,900 voting rights		3.55% of shares 3.55% of voting rights

SAMPO PLC

Mirko Hurmerinta
Interim Head of Investor Relations
tel. +358 10 516 0032

Distribution:
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