Author: Ravi Shankar

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OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: MNT/MNT.U) The Royal Canadian Mint (the ”Mint”) announced today that it has priced its previously-announced underwritten follow-on offering of exchange-traded receipts (“ETRs”) under the Mint’s Canadian Gold Reserves program at a price of C$65.82 per ETR (the ”Offering”). The underwriters for the Offering have agreed to purchase 501,175 ETRs for gross proceeds of C$32,987,338.50. The Mint’s outstanding ETRs are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canadian and U.S. dollars under the symbols “MNT” and “MNT.U”, respectively.

Each ETR provides its holder with direct legal and beneficial ownership in physical gold bullion held in the custody of the Mint at its facilities in Ottawa, Ontario. The ETRs to be issued under the Offering will be identical to and fully fungible with the ETRs currently outstanding. The net proceeds of the Offering will be used to purchase gold bullion on behalf of the purchasers of the ETRs.

Subject to certain restrictions, ETR holders are entitled to redeem their ETRs for physical gold bullion with a minimum purity of 99.99% or for cash.

The closing of the Offering is expected to take place on or about September 24, 2026 and will be subject to customary conditions, including approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange.

The Offering is being made by a syndicate of underwriters co-led by TD Securities Inc. and National Bank Financial Inc. and includes CIBC World Markets Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., Canaccord Genuity Corp., iA Private Wealth Inc., Raymond James Ltd., ATB Capital Markets Corp., Desjardins Securities Inc., Manulife Wealth Inc. and Hampton Securities Limited. The Offering is being made on a prospectus-exempt basis pursuant to the terms of exemptive relief orders issued in favour of the Mint by the Ontario Securities Commission.

Important information about the ETRs and the Offering is contained in the information statement dated September 22, 2026 (the “Information Statement”). The Information Statement will be accessible on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Mint’s website at www.reserves.mint.ca. Purchasers will be notified of the availability of the Information Statement through their investment dealer. In addition, a copy of the Information Statement may be obtained, without charge, from TD Securities Inc. (sdcconfirms@td.com by email or (289) 360-2009 by telephone) or National Bank Financial Inc. (NBF-Syndication@bnc.ca by email or (416) 869-8414 by telephone).

ETR holders have no recourse to the Mint or the Government of Canada for any loss on their investment.

The ETRs have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of the ETRs in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

Additional information on the Canadian Gold Reserves program and the ETRs is available on the Canadian Gold Reserves’ website at www.reserves.mint.ca and on the Mint’s issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About the Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada’s circulation coins. The Mint is one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, producing award-winning collector coins, market-leading bullion products, as well as Canada’s prestigious military and civilian honours. As an established London Good Delivery and COMEX-approved refiner, the Mint also offers a full spectrum of best-in-class gold and silver refining services. The Mint has issued exchange-traded receipts under its Canadian Gold Reserves (TSX: MNT/MNT.U) and Canadian Silver Reserves (TSX: MNS/MNS.U) programs, which provide holders with direct legal and beneficial ownership in physical bullion held in the custody of the Mint at its facilities. For more information on the Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca.

Certain information in this news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws in Canada. The forward-looking information in this news release includes, without limitation, statements regarding the terms of the Offering. All forward-looking information is given pursuant to the safe harbour provisions of applicable Canadian securities legislation. The words “anticipates”, “believes”, “budgets”, “could”, “estimates”, “expects”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “may”, “might”, “plans”, “projects”, “schedule”, “should”, “will”, “would” and similar expressions identify forward-looking information, although not all forward-looking information contains these identifying words. The forward-looking information reflects management’s current beliefs with respect to anticipated events, are based on assumptions developed using information currently available to the Mint’s management and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally. Although the Mint believes that the forward-looking information is based on information and assumptions which are current, reasonable and complete, these statements are necessarily subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information should not be read as guarantees of future events, performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether, or the times at which, such events, performance or results will be achieved. All the information in this news release containing forward-looking information is qualified by these cautionary statements.

For additional information on risk factors that have the potential to affect the ETRs, the Canadian Gold Reserves program or the Mint, reference should be made to the Information Statement, which may be accessed in the manner described above. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information and statements.

Except as required by law, the Mint undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date hereof.

For more information, please contact:

Media Inquiries	Investor Relations
Alex Reeves	Frank Caterina
Senior Manager, Public Affairs	Program Associate, ETR Investor
Royal Canadian Mint	Relations
613-884-6370	Royal Canadian Mint
reeves@mint.ca	1-866-677-1477
	reserves@mint.ca

INFORMATION STATEMENT WILL BE ACCESSIBLE THROUGH SEDAR+

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: MNT/MNT.U) The Royal Canadian Mint (the ”Mint”) announced today that it has priced its previously-announced underwritten follow-on offering of exchange-traded receipts (“ETRs”) under the Mint’s Canadian Gold Reserves program at a price of C$65.82 per ETR (the ”Offering”). The underwriters for the Offering have agreed to purchase 501,175 ETRs for gross proceeds of C$32,987,338.50. The Mint’s outstanding ETRs are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canadian and U.S. dollars under the symbols “MNT” and “MNT.U”, respectively.

Each ETR provides its holder with direct legal and beneficial ownership in physical gold bullion held in the custody of the Mint at its facilities in Ottawa, Ontario. The ETRs to be issued under the Offering will be identical to and fully fungible with the ETRs currently outstanding. The net proceeds of the Offering will be used to purchase gold bullion on behalf of the purchasers of the ETRs.

Subject to certain restrictions, ETR holders are entitled to redeem their ETRs for physical gold bullion with a minimum purity of 99.99% or for cash.

The closing of the Offering is expected to take place on or about September 24, 2026 and will be subject to customary conditions, including approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange.

The Offering is being made by a syndicate of underwriters co-led by TD Securities Inc. and National Bank Financial Inc. and includes CIBC World Markets Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., Canaccord Genuity Corp., iA Private Wealth Inc., Raymond James Ltd., ATB Capital Markets Corp., Desjardins Securities Inc., Manulife Wealth Inc. and Hampton Securities Limited. The Offering is being made on a prospectus-exempt basis pursuant to the terms of exemptive relief orders issued in favour of the Mint by the Ontario Securities Commission.

Important information about the ETRs and the Offering is contained in the information statement dated September 22, 2026 (the “Information Statement”). The Information Statement will be accessible on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Mint’s website at www.reserves.mint.ca. Purchasers will be notified of the availability of the Information Statement through their investment dealer. In addition, a copy of the Information Statement may be obtained, without charge, from TD Securities Inc. (sdcconfirms@td.com by email or (289) 360-2009 by telephone) or National Bank Financial Inc. (NBF-Syndication@bnc.ca by email or (416) 869-8414 by telephone).

ETR holders have no recourse to the Mint or the Government of Canada for any loss on their investment.

The ETRs have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of the ETRs in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

Additional information on the Canadian Gold Reserves program and the ETRs is available on the Canadian Gold Reserves’ website at www.reserves.mint.ca and on the Mint’s issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About the Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada’s circulation coins. The Mint is one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, producing award-winning collector coins, market-leading bullion products, as well as Canada’s prestigious military and civilian honours. As an established London Good Delivery and COMEX-approved refiner, the Mint also offers a full spectrum of best-in-class gold and silver refining services. The Mint has issued exchange-traded receipts under its Canadian Gold Reserves (TSX: MNT/MNT.U) and Canadian Silver Reserves (TSX: MNS/MNS.U) programs, which provide holders with direct legal and beneficial ownership in physical bullion held in the custody of the Mint at its facilities. For more information on the Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca.

Certain information in this news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws in Canada. The forward-looking information in this news release includes, without limitation, statements regarding the terms of the Offering. All forward-looking information is given pursuant to the safe harbour provisions of applicable Canadian securities legislation. The words “anticipates”, “believes”, “budgets”, “could”, “estimates”, “expects”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “may”, “might”, “plans”, “projects”, “schedule”, “should”, “will”, “would” and similar expressions identify forward-looking information, although not all forward-looking information contains these identifying words. The forward-looking information reflects management’s current beliefs with respect to anticipated events, are based on assumptions developed using information currently available to the Mint’s management and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally. Although the Mint believes that the forward-looking information is based on information and assumptions which are current, reasonable and complete, these statements are necessarily subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information should not be read as guarantees of future events, performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether, or the times at which, such events, performance or results will be achieved. All the information in this news release containing forward-looking information is qualified by these cautionary statements.

For additional information on risk factors that have the potential to affect the ETRs, the Canadian Gold Reserves program or the Mint, reference should be made to the Information Statement, which may be accessed in the manner described above. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information and statements.

Except as required by law, the Mint undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date hereof.

For more information, please contact:

Media Inquiries	Investor Relations
Alex Reeves	Frank Caterina
Senior Manager, Public Affairs	Program Associate, ETR Investor
Royal Canadian Mint	Relations
613-884-6370	Royal Canadian Mint
reeves@mint.ca	1-866-677-1477
	reserves@mint.ca

London, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RedCloud Holdings plc (the “Company” or “RedCloud”) (Nasdaq: RCT) today announced that it has entered into a subscription agreement and set-off agreement with Justin Floyd, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell 74,000 of its unregistered ordinary shares to Mr. Floyd in a private placement at a price per share of $2.50, representing a substantial premium to the closing price of the Company’s ordinary shares on September 21, 2026, for an aggregate subscription price of $185,000. The aggregate subscription price will be paid to the Company by offsetting financial liabilities of the Company owed to Mr. Floyd. The Company expects to complete the issuance on or about September 22, 2026.

The ordinary shares to be issued in connection with the private placement described above are being offered in a private placement and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state or other applicable jurisdictions’ securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state or other jurisdictions’ securities laws.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the ordinary shares described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these ordinary shares in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

About RedCloud Holdings plc

RedCloud’s mission is to build the intelligence infrastructure of global trade, through generation and aggregation of proprietary trading and market data from across the FMCG industry through its RedAI infrastructure and associated products (“RedAI”). RedCloud provides market intelligence based on proprietary trading data across categories in each of its markets. The Company also delivers a trading infrastructure and related products for use by its customers, to enable intelligent digital exchange of everyday consumer supplies of FMCG products across business supply chains.

RedCloud is a British company registered in London, co-founded by serial entrepreneur Justin Floyd and Soumaya Hamzaoui. For more information, please visit www.redcloudtechnology.com and connect on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. Words such as “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “forecast,” “target,” “predict,” “may,” “should,” “would,” “could,” and “will,” the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions, and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to, the size and completion of the private placement with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, the off-setting of financial liabilities owned by the Company to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, the Company’s ability to build a transformational infrastructure for global trade and whether such infrastructure will successfully provide value to all supply chains. As a result, actual results could differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements described in “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” “Item 3. Key Information – D. Risk Factors” and “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” in RedCloud’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the Company’s periodic reports and other filings with the SEC. RedCloud undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release.

Contacts

Investor Relations
investor.relations@redcloudtechnology.com 

Media Relations
media@redcloudtechnology.com 

London, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RedCloud Holdings plc (the “Company” or “RedCloud”) (Nasdaq: RCT) today announced that it has entered into a subscription agreement and set-off agreement with Justin Floyd, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell 74,000 of its unregistered ordinary shares to Mr. Floyd in a private placement at a price per share of $2.50, representing a substantial premium to the closing price of the Company’s ordinary shares on September 21, 2026, for an aggregate subscription price of $185,000. The aggregate subscription price will be paid to the Company by offsetting financial liabilities of the Company owed to Mr. Floyd. The Company expects to complete the issuance on or about September 22, 2026.

The ordinary shares to be issued in connection with the private placement described above are being offered in a private placement and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state or other applicable jurisdictions’ securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state or other jurisdictions’ securities laws.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the ordinary shares described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these ordinary shares in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

About RedCloud Holdings plc

RedCloud’s mission is to build the intelligence infrastructure of global trade, through generation and aggregation of proprietary trading and market data from across the FMCG industry through its RedAI infrastructure and associated products (“RedAI”). RedCloud provides market intelligence based on proprietary trading data across categories in each of its markets. The Company also delivers a trading infrastructure and related products for use by its customers, to enable intelligent digital exchange of everyday consumer supplies of FMCG products across business supply chains.

RedCloud is a British company registered in London, co-founded by serial entrepreneur Justin Floyd and Soumaya Hamzaoui. For more information, please visit www.redcloudtechnology.com and connect on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. Words such as “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “forecast,” “target,” “predict,” “may,” “should,” “would,” “could,” and “will,” the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions, and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to, the size and completion of the private placement with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, the off-setting of financial liabilities owned by the Company to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, the Company’s ability to build a transformational infrastructure for global trade and whether such infrastructure will successfully provide value to all supply chains. As a result, actual results could differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements described in “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” “Item 3. Key Information – D. Risk Factors” and “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” in RedCloud’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the Company’s periodic reports and other filings with the SEC. RedCloud undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release.

Contacts

Investor Relations
investor.relations@redcloudtechnology.com 

Media Relations
media@redcloudtechnology.com 

ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TOP Ships Inc. (the “Company” or “TOP Ships”) (NYSE American: TOPS), an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient “ECO” tanker vessels, announced today that the Company had become aware of unusual trading activity in its common stock on the NYSE American LLC during post market hours on September 21, 2026 and during pre-market hours on September 22, 2026. The Company is issuing this press release pursuant to Section 401(d) of the NYSE American Company Guide. The Company has made inquiries and does not believe any conditions requiring corrective action exist at this time. The Company is further announcing that there has been no material development in its business and affairs not previously disclosed or, to its knowledge, any other reason to account for the unusual market action.

About the Company
TOP Ships Inc. is an international owner and operator of ocean-going vessels focusing on modern, fuel-efficient eco tanker vessels transporting crude oil, petroleum products (clean and dirty) and bulk liquid chemicals. For more information about TOP Ships Inc., visit its website: www.topships.org.

For further information please contact:
Alexandros Tsirikos
Chief Financial Officer
TOP Ships Inc.
Tel: +30 210 812 8107
Email: atsirikos@topships.org

Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts, including statements regarding unusual market action or the conditions accounting for it.

The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “believe,” “anticipate,” “intends,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,” “may,” “should,” “expect” “pending” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. Please see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TOP Ships Inc. (the “Company” or “TOP Ships”) (NYSE American: TOPS), an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient “ECO” tanker vessels, announced today that the Company had become aware of unusual trading activity in its common stock on the NYSE American LLC during post market hours on September 21, 2026 and during pre-market hours on September 22, 2026. The Company is issuing this press release pursuant to Section 401(d) of the NYSE American Company Guide. The Company has made inquiries and does not believe any conditions requiring corrective action exist at this time. The Company is further announcing that there has been no material development in its business and affairs not previously disclosed or, to its knowledge, any other reason to account for the unusual market action.

About the Company
TOP Ships Inc. is an international owner and operator of ocean-going vessels focusing on modern, fuel-efficient eco tanker vessels transporting crude oil, petroleum products (clean and dirty) and bulk liquid chemicals. For more information about TOP Ships Inc., visit its website: www.topships.org.

For further information please contact:
Alexandros Tsirikos
Chief Financial Officer
TOP Ships Inc.
Tel: +30 210 812 8107
Email: atsirikos@topships.org

Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts, including statements regarding unusual market action or the conditions accounting for it.

The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “believe,” “anticipate,” “intends,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,” “may,” “should,” “expect” “pending” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. Please see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. (TSXV: KLDC) (“Kirkland” or the “Company”) announces that, further to its news release dated September 17, 2026, it has entered into an amendment agreement with Canaccord Genuity Corp. (“Canaccord Genuity”) pursuant to which Canaccord Genuity and a syndicate of agents (collectively, the “Agents”) have agreed to upsize the previously announced “best efforts” private placement (the “Offering”) by the Company which shall now consist of (i) flow-through common shares (the “FT Shares”) of the Company at a price of $0.40 per FT Share, and special flow-through common shares (the “Special FT Shares”) of the Company at a price of $0.483 per Special FT Share, in any combination, for aggregate gross proceeds of up to approximately $12,292,662; and (ii) up to 14,285,714 common shares (the “HD Shares”) of the Company at a price of $0.35 per HD Share for gross proceeds of up to approximately $5,000,000. Each of the FT Shares and Special FT Shares will qualify as a “flow-through share” for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada).

In addition, the Agents and the Company have agreed to amend and increase the size of the option granted to the Agents, such that the Company has granted the Agents an option to sell up to approximately C$2,873,278 of additional FT Shares, HD Shares or a combination thereof (as agreed between the Company and the Agents) at the respective offering prices and on the same terms and conditions, exercisable in whole or in part at any time up to 48 hours prior to the closing date of the Offering.

The Offering is expected to close on or about October 8, 2026, and is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. All other terms of the Offering remain unchanged. For further details, please refer to the news release of the Company dated September 17, 2026 available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold within the United States unless an exemption from such registration is available.

About Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp.

Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. (TSXV: KLDC) (OTCQB: KLKLF) has assembled a 420 km² exploration portfolio in the Kirkland Lake region of Ontario’s Abitibi Greenstone Belt, one of the most prolific mining districts in the world. The Company’s properties span key fault zones, geophysical anomalies and volcanic-sedimentary contacts within the Blake River Group, a highly prospective assemblage known to host both gold and polymetallic massive-sulphide deposits.

With exploration permits in place, the Company is positioned to advance a pipeline of drill-ready targets at KL South, KL West and KL East, supported by anomalous soil trends, historical mineral showings and structurally controlled intersections.

For further information, please contact:
Stefan Sklepowicz
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 226-979-3515
Email: stefan@kirklandlakediscoveries.com
Website: www.kirklandlakediscoveries.com

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

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this news release constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the completion of the Offering, the expected proceeds of the Offering, the anticipated date for closing of the Offering, the receipt of all necessary regulatory and other approvals, the Company’s future exploration plans with respect to its property interests and the timing thereof, the prospective nature of the projects, future price of gold, success of exploration activities and metallurgical test work, permitting time lines, currency exchange rate fluctuations, requirements for additional capital, government regulation of exploration work, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate” or “believes”, or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results, “may”, “could”, “would”, “will”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” or the negative connotation thereof.

All forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions, including, without limitation, the expectations and beliefs of management, the assumed long-term price of gold, that the Company will receive required permits and access to surface rights, that the Company can access financing, appropriate equipment and sufficient labour, and that the political environment within Canada will continue to support the development of mining projects, and the availability of financing and all applicable regulatory approvals.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Kirkland to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: actual results of current exploration activities; environmental risks; future prices of gold; operating risks; accidents, labour issues and other risks of the mining industry; availability of capital, delays in obtaining government or regulatory approvals or financing; and other risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties and the additional risks described in the Company’s most recently filed annual and interim MD&A are not and should not be construed as being exhaustive.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. In addition, forward-looking statements are provided solely for the purpose of providing information about management’s current expectations and plans and allowing investors and others to get a better understanding of our operating environment. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. (TSXV: KLDC) (“Kirkland” or the “Company”) announces that, further to its news release dated September 17, 2026, it has entered into an amendment agreement with Canaccord Genuity Corp. (“Canaccord Genuity”) pursuant to which Canaccord Genuity and a syndicate of agents (collectively, the “Agents”) have agreed to upsize the previously announced “best efforts” private placement (the “Offering”) by the Company which shall now consist of (i) flow-through common shares (the “FT Shares”) of the Company at a price of $0.40 per FT Share, and special flow-through common shares (the “Special FT Shares”) of the Company at a price of $0.483 per Special FT Share, in any combination, for aggregate gross proceeds of up to approximately $12,292,662; and (ii) up to 14,285,714 common shares (the “HD Shares”) of the Company at a price of $0.35 per HD Share for gross proceeds of up to approximately $5,000,000. Each of the FT Shares and Special FT Shares will qualify as a “flow-through share” for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada).

In addition, the Agents and the Company have agreed to amend and increase the size of the option granted to the Agents, such that the Company has granted the Agents an option to sell up to approximately C$2,873,278 of additional FT Shares, HD Shares or a combination thereof (as agreed between the Company and the Agents) at the respective offering prices and on the same terms and conditions, exercisable in whole or in part at any time up to 48 hours prior to the closing date of the Offering.

The Offering is expected to close on or about October 8, 2026, and is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. All other terms of the Offering remain unchanged. For further details, please refer to the news release of the Company dated September 17, 2026 available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold within the United States unless an exemption from such registration is available.

About Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp.

Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. (TSXV: KLDC) (OTCQB: KLKLF) has assembled a 420 km² exploration portfolio in the Kirkland Lake region of Ontario’s Abitibi Greenstone Belt, one of the most prolific mining districts in the world. The Company’s properties span key fault zones, geophysical anomalies and volcanic-sedimentary contacts within the Blake River Group, a highly prospective assemblage known to host both gold and polymetallic massive-sulphide deposits.

With exploration permits in place, the Company is positioned to advance a pipeline of drill-ready targets at KL South, KL West and KL East, supported by anomalous soil trends, historical mineral showings and structurally controlled intersections.

For further information, please contact:
Stefan Sklepowicz
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 226-979-3515
Email: stefan@kirklandlakediscoveries.com
Website: www.kirklandlakediscoveries.com

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

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this news release constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the completion of the Offering, the expected proceeds of the Offering, the anticipated date for closing of the Offering, the receipt of all necessary regulatory and other approvals, the Company’s future exploration plans with respect to its property interests and the timing thereof, the prospective nature of the projects, future price of gold, success of exploration activities and metallurgical test work, permitting time lines, currency exchange rate fluctuations, requirements for additional capital, government regulation of exploration work, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate” or “believes”, or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results, “may”, “could”, “would”, “will”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” or the negative connotation thereof.

All forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions, including, without limitation, the expectations and beliefs of management, the assumed long-term price of gold, that the Company will receive required permits and access to surface rights, that the Company can access financing, appropriate equipment and sufficient labour, and that the political environment within Canada will continue to support the development of mining projects, and the availability of financing and all applicable regulatory approvals.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Kirkland to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: actual results of current exploration activities; environmental risks; future prices of gold; operating risks; accidents, labour issues and other risks of the mining industry; availability of capital, delays in obtaining government or regulatory approvals or financing; and other risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties and the additional risks described in the Company’s most recently filed annual and interim MD&A are not and should not be construed as being exhaustive.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. In addition, forward-looking statements are provided solely for the purpose of providing information about management’s current expectations and plans and allowing investors and others to get a better understanding of our operating environment. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ” or “Company”), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, and its parent company WISeKey International Holding Ltd (SIX: WIHN; NASDAQ: WKEY), today announced the continued expansion of the SEALSQ–WISeKey Quantum Highway™, an interconnected sovereign technology infrastructure designed to link strategic capabilities across Switzerland, Spain, France, the United States and India, and ultimately extending into space through WISeSat.

The SEALSQ–WISeKey Quantum Highway™ is designed to connect specialized centers of excellence rather than concentrate critical technologies in a single location. Together, these centers are intended to form an end-to-end chain of trust covering secure semiconductor and ASIC design, post-quantum security, semiconductor personalization, Root of Trust and PKI, photonics, quantum computing and quantum-secure satellite communications.

The Quantum Highway architecture spans: Silicon → Post-Quantum Security → Root of Trust → Photonics → Quantum → Space

A major new component is the planned Post-Quantum Semiconductor and Cybersecurity Center in the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. Previously announced by WISeKey, SEALSQ and the Republic and Canton of Jura, the project contemplates an investment of CHF 40–60 million and has the potential to create approximately 150 qualified jobs within five years and more than 250 over the longer term. The center would combine SEALSQ’s post-quantum semiconductor expertise with Jura’s internationally recognized capabilities in microtechnology, precision manufacturing and industrial engineering.

Jura could further strengthen a broader Swiss Quantum Technology Corridor connecting Geneva, Lausanne, Jura and space. Geneva provides WISeKey’s Root of Trust and PKI infrastructure; Lausanne contributes advanced photonics through Miraex; Jura would add semiconductor personalization, testing, certification and future ASIC capabilities; and WISeSat could extend this chain of trust into secure orbital infrastructure.

This Swiss corridor connects directly with the wider international Quantum Highway. In Spain, Quantix Edge Security is developing semiconductor capabilities in Murcia, supported by a planned investment of approximately €40 million, while La Línea de la Concepción provides an additional connection to post-quantum communications and WISeSat activities.

In France, SEALSQ’s operations provide secure-element and post-quantum semiconductor engineering, while its subsidiary IC’ALPS, provides ASIC and mixed-signal design capabilities. Together with the Grenoble technology ecosystem, these capabilities are positioned to support the development of emerging quantum-computing technologies. In the United States, SEALSQ’s investment in EeroQ connects the Quantum Highway with quantum computing based on electrons on helium. In India, cooperation with Kaynes is intended to develop local capabilities in post-quantum semiconductor design, testing and secure personalization while connecting these activities with the Group’s space ecosystem.

The final extension is space. Through the Quantum Spatial Orbital Cloud (QSOC), SEALSQ and WISeSat plan to combine post-quantum technologies, quantum-generated trust and satellite connectivity to create secure orbital infrastructure, with a roadmap that contemplates up to 100 satellites.

The result is an interconnected sovereign infrastructure spanning: Spain ↔ France ↔ Switzerland ↔ United States ↔ India ↔ Space

A secure semiconductor could therefore be designed in France, securely personalized in Spain, Switzerland or India, anchored to WISeKey’s Root of Trust in Geneva, interconnected through Swiss photonics, linked to quantum-computing environments in Europe or the United States, and ultimately extended into orbit through WISeSat.

As Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey and SEALSQ, commented: “The Quantum Highway is becoming the physical map of our sovereign quantum strategy. We are connecting specialized centers rather than concentrating critical technologies in one location, creating an integrated chain of trust from semiconductor design and post-quantum security to quantum computing and space. We are building a chain of trust from silicon to quantum, and from quantum to space. Our objective is to build a trusted technology framework that extends from silicon to quantum and from quantum to space.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEALSQ Investor Relations (US) The Equity Group Inc. Lena Cati Tel: +1 212 836-9611 Lena.cati@theequitygroup.com

Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ” or “Company”), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, and its parent company WISeKey International Holding Ltd (SIX: WIHN; NASDAQ: WKEY), today announced the continued expansion of the SEALSQ–WISeKey Quantum Highway™, an interconnected sovereign technology infrastructure designed to link strategic capabilities across Switzerland, Spain, France, the United States and India, and ultimately extending into space through WISeSat.

The SEALSQ–WISeKey Quantum Highway™ is designed to connect specialized centers of excellence rather than concentrate critical technologies in a single location. Together, these centers are intended to form an end-to-end chain of trust covering secure semiconductor and ASIC design, post-quantum security, semiconductor personalization, Root of Trust and PKI, photonics, quantum computing and quantum-secure satellite communications.

The Quantum Highway architecture spans: Silicon → Post-Quantum Security → Root of Trust → Photonics → Quantum → Space

A major new component is the planned Post-Quantum Semiconductor and Cybersecurity Center in the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. Previously announced by WISeKey, SEALSQ and the Republic and Canton of Jura, the project contemplates an investment of CHF 40–60 million and has the potential to create approximately 150 qualified jobs within five years and more than 250 over the longer term. The center would combine SEALSQ’s post-quantum semiconductor expertise with Jura’s internationally recognized capabilities in microtechnology, precision manufacturing and industrial engineering.

Jura could further strengthen a broader Swiss Quantum Technology Corridor connecting Geneva, Lausanne, Jura and space. Geneva provides WISeKey’s Root of Trust and PKI infrastructure; Lausanne contributes advanced photonics through Miraex; Jura would add semiconductor personalization, testing, certification and future ASIC capabilities; and WISeSat could extend this chain of trust into secure orbital infrastructure.

This Swiss corridor connects directly with the wider international Quantum Highway. In Spain, Quantix Edge Security is developing semiconductor capabilities in Murcia, supported by a planned investment of approximately €40 million, while La Línea de la Concepción provides an additional connection to post-quantum communications and WISeSat activities.

In France, SEALSQ’s operations provide secure-element and post-quantum semiconductor engineering, while its subsidiary IC’ALPS, provides ASIC and mixed-signal design capabilities. Together with the Grenoble technology ecosystem, these capabilities are positioned to support the development of emerging quantum-computing technologies. In the United States, SEALSQ’s investment in EeroQ connects the Quantum Highway with quantum computing based on electrons on helium. In India, cooperation with Kaynes is intended to develop local capabilities in post-quantum semiconductor design, testing and secure personalization while connecting these activities with the Group’s space ecosystem.

The final extension is space. Through the Quantum Spatial Orbital Cloud (QSOC), SEALSQ and WISeSat plan to combine post-quantum technologies, quantum-generated trust and satellite connectivity to create secure orbital infrastructure, with a roadmap that contemplates up to 100 satellites.

The result is an interconnected sovereign infrastructure spanning: Spain ↔ France ↔ Switzerland ↔ United States ↔ India ↔ Space

A secure semiconductor could therefore be designed in France, securely personalized in Spain, Switzerland or India, anchored to WISeKey’s Root of Trust in Geneva, interconnected through Swiss photonics, linked to quantum-computing environments in Europe or the United States, and ultimately extended into orbit through WISeSat.

As Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey and SEALSQ, commented: “The Quantum Highway is becoming the physical map of our sovereign quantum strategy. We are connecting specialized centers rather than concentrating critical technologies in one location, creating an integrated chain of trust from semiconductor design and post-quantum security to quantum computing and space. We are building a chain of trust from silicon to quantum, and from quantum to space. Our objective is to build a trusted technology framework that extends from silicon to quantum and from quantum to space.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEALSQ Investor Relations (US) The Equity Group Inc. Lena Cati Tel: +1 212 836-9611 Lena.cati@theequitygroup.com