Author: Ravi Shankar

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

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

Contact:
Bruce Rubin
203-983-5280

HOUSTON, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) today announced plans to release 2026 third quarter results on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, Carriage Services has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live via webcast on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time.

What:	Carriage Services Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call
When:	Thursday, November 5, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Central Time
How:	Live via phone – By dialing 800-330-6710 (Conference ID 2130035) or live via webcast link Click to Join.

An audio archive of the call will be available on demand via the Company’s website at www.carriageservices.com.

Carriage Services is a leading provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. Carriage operates 155 funeral homes in 24 states and 28 cemeteries in 9 states as of September 30, 2026.   It is dedicated to delivering premier experiences through innovation, partnership, and elevated service.

For more information, please email InvestorRelations@carriageservices.com.

Company is Highlighting Strategic Focus on U.S. Opportunities, Balance Sheet Improvement, and Management Commitment

TAICHUNG, Taiwan and HOUSTON, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) (“J-Star” or the “Company”), an innovator in advanced composite manufacturing, today announced it has filed its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, on Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Backed by a robust operating heritage spanning over 50 years and guided by leadership with three decades of hands-on global industrial experience across the globe, J-Star has consistently navigated global industrial evolutions through an unyielding commitment to execution and core operations. Building upon this foundation of discipline, J-Star executed a deliberate and strategic pivot during the first half of 2026; whereby we proactively exited from high-risk outsourced production in China to focus our business on new opportunities in the United States.

Financial and Operational Highlights for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company reported operating revenue of $6.8 million, compared to $10.6 million in the prior-year period, and an improvement in total equity from a negative $6.8 million at the close of December 2025 to a positive $2.8 million as of June 30, 2026, completely wiping out the prior year’s deficit to leave the Company in a nearly debt-free position. The year-over-year revenue decline was largely an intentional and strategic decision designed to eliminate legacy original equipment manufacturing business in China and pivot resources toward U.S. manufacturing operations for commercial and defense unmanned aerial systems.

During this period, the Company made significant improvement to its balance sheet. J-Star executed on a debt to equity conversion by eliminating an $8.2 million related-party loan into Class A ordinary shares as well as the irrevocable cancellation of shareholder debt by the Chief Executive Officer, Jing-Bin Chiang. At the period ending June 30, 2026, the company has essentially eliminated most of its debt outstanding.

Total equity also rebounded from a negative $6.8 million at December 31, 2025 to a positive $2.8 million as of June 30, 2026. By completely eliminating prior year’s deficit, J-Star is now in a position of strength as the Company navigates 2026.

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company recorded $1.1 million in share-based compensation. This is crucial in attracting top-tier engineering talent as well as management’s commitment to align with its shareholders as the Company executes its strategic business plan in the U.S.

The Company also recorded professional service expenses of $372,000, reflecting expenses related to SEC and Nasdaq compliance. These strategic investments in talent alignment and U.S. regulatory readiness largely accounted for our operating expenses during this transitional period, underscoring management’s commitment to our long-term growth and corporate governance as we execute our strategic business plan in the United States.

Management Commentary & Expression of Gratitude

Mr. Jing-Bin Chiang, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of J-Star, commented:

“The decline in revenue for the first half of 2026 was entirely an intentional and strategic decision. We decisively eliminated our risk exposure by exiting our outsourced production and legacy assets in China in order to focus on attractive opportunities in the U.S. through a series of strategic partnership and investments. While pivoting on our operations, we also executed a plan to strengthen the balance sheet by converting millions in loans to equity, providing a solid footing as we execute on that strategic plan.”

“I want to express my deepest appreciation to our entire team for their dedication and commitment to the Company,” continued Mr. Chiang. “With the improvement in our balance sheet, we are well positioned to move forward in our strategic plan and execution in advancing our U.S. drone manufacturing operations.”

About J-Star Holding Co., Ltd.

J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. is a global manufacturer of carbon fiber and composite material products, with a legacy in high-performance cycling components and a growing portfolio of applications across healthcare, automotive, and other advanced materials markets. For more information, visit j-starholding.com.

Backed by a 50-year legacy of industrial excellence, J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) develops and commercializes cutting-edge technology in carbon reinforcement and resin systems. Headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan, with IP technology developed to facilitate its expansion into United States, J-Star is dedicated to delivering high-performance composite solutions for next-generation mobility, sports, and defense applications.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company’s capital markets strategy, its U.S. expansion plans, and its evaluation of opportunities in aerospace and defense-adjacent markets. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including those described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F and its registration statement on Form F-3, as amended. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Contact

Matt Chesler, CFA
FNK IR
646-809-2183
investor@j-starholding.com

ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA) plans to release financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended September 30, 2026, after U.S. markets close on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. On Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET, the Company will hold a conference call to discuss earnings and business results. Interested parties are invited to listen via webcast available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website www.muellerwaterproducts.com. An archive of the webcast will be available for approximately 90 days following the call.

About Mueller Water Products, Inc.

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and solutions used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America. Our broad portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe connection and repair products, metering products, leak detection, pipe condition assessment, pressure management products, and software that provides critical water system data. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure^®. Visit us at www.muellerwaterproducts.com.

Mueller refers to one or more of Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWP), a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries. MWP and each of its subsidiaries are legally separate and independent entities when providing products and services. MWP does not provide products or services to third parties. MWP and each of its subsidiaries are liable only for their own acts and omissions and not those of each other. 

Investor Relations Contact: Whit Kincaid
770-206-4116
wkincaid@muellerwp.com

Media Contact: Jenny Barabas
470-806-5771
jbarabas@muellerwp.com

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR), today announced that it is scheduled to release third quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Friday, October 30, 2026. The Company will host a conference call to review the results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 30, 2026.

A live webcast and replay of the conference call will be available at www.arbor.com in the investor relations section of the Company’s website. Those without web access should access the call telephonically at least ten minutes prior to the conference call. The dial-in numbers are (833) 419-0865 for domestic callers and (785) 838-9333 for international callers. Please use participant passcode ABRQ326 when prompted by the operator.

A telephonic replay of the call will be available until November 6, 2026. The replay dial-in numbers are (800) 839-2435 for domestic callers and (402) 220-7212 for international callers.

About Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR) is a nationwide real estate investment trust and direct lender, providing loan origination and servicing for multifamily, single-family rental (SFR) portfolios, and other diverse commercial real estate assets. Headquartered in New York, Arbor manages a multibillion-dollar servicing portfolio, specializing in government-sponsored enterprise products. Arbor is a leading Fannie Mae DUS® lender, Freddie Mac Optigo® Seller/Servicer, and an approved FHA Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) lender. Arbor’s product platform also includes bridge, CMBS, mezzanine, and preferred equity loans. Rated by Standard and Poor’s and Fitch Ratings, Arbor is committed to building on its reputation for service, quality, and customized solutions with an unparalleled dedication to providing our clients excellence over the entire life of a loan.

Contact:
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
Investor Relations
516-506-4200
InvestorRelations@arbor.com

HONG KONG, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 3 E Network Technology Group Limited (Nasdaq: MASK) (the “Company” or “3e Network”), a business-to-business (“B2B”) information technology (“IT”) business solutions provider, today announced that the Company’s board of directors approved on October 10, 2026 that the Company’s Class A ordinary shares (the “Class A Ordinary Shares”) and Class B ordinary shares (the “Class B Ordinary Shares”) be consolidated on a 2 for 1 ratio with the marketplace effective date of October 30, 2026.

Beginning with the opening of trading on October 30, 2026, the Company’s Class A Ordinary Shares will trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market on a split-adjusted basis, under the same symbol “MASK” but under a new CUSIP Number, G8849D136.

As a result of the share consolidation, each two (2) ordinary shares outstanding will automatically combine and convert to one (1) issued and outstanding ordinary share without any action on the part of the shareholders. No fractional shares will be issued to any shareholders in connection with the share consolidation, and any fractional shares which would have resulted from the share consolidation will be rounded up to the next whole number.

At the time the share consolidation is effective, the Company’s authorized share capital will be changed from US$375,000 divided into: (i) 100,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares of par value of US$0.0025 each, and (ii) 50,000,000 Class B Ordinary Shares of par value of US$0.0025 each, to US$375,000 divided into: (i) 50,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares with a par value of US$0.005 each, and (ii) 25,000,000 Class B Ordinary Shares with a par value of US$0.005 each. The Company’s total issued and outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares will be changed from 5,230,209 Class A Ordinary Shares with a par value of US$0.0025 each to approximately 2,615,105 Class A Ordinary Shares with a par value of US$0.005 each. The Company’s total issued and outstanding Class B Ordinary Shares will be changed from 23,200 Class B Ordinary Shares with a par value of US$0.0025 each to approximately 11,600 Class B Ordinary Shares with a par value of US$0.005 each.

About 3 E Network Technology Group Limited

3 E Network Technology Group Limited is a business-to-business (“B2B”) information technology (“IT”) business solutions provider, committed to becoming a next-generation artificial intelligence (“AI”) infrastructure solutions provider. It upholds the industry consensus of “AI and energy symbiosis” and has excellent vision in the field of energy investment. The Company’s business comprises two main portfolios: the data center operation services portfolio and the software development portfolio. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at https://3emask.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “approximates,” “assesses,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information, please contact:

3 E Network Technology Group Limited
Investor Relations Department
Email: ird@3emask.com
Website: https://3emask.com/

NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Strata Critical Medical. (Nasdaq: SRTA, “Strata” or the “Company”), will release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 before the market opens. The company will hold a conference call on the same day at 8:00 am Eastern Time to discuss the results. The call will be hosted by Melissa Tomkiel, Strata’s Co-Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel, and Will Heyburn, Strata’s Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and will include a question-and-answer session for call participants.

To join the live call, please register here. Upon registration, a dial-in and unique PIN will be provided to join the call.

An audio-only webcast of the call may be accessed from the Investors section of the Company’s website at https://ir.stratacritical.com/ or by registering at the link here. A replay of the webcast will be available for one year.

About Strata Critical Medical, Inc.

Strata is a time-critical logistics and medical services provider to the U.S. healthcare industry. We operate one of the nation’s largest air transport and surgical services networks for transplant hospitals and organ procurement organizations, offering an integrated “one call” solution for donor organ recovery.

Strata’s core services include air and ground logistics, surgical organ recovery, organ placement and normothermic regional perfusion for the transplant industry, as well as perfusion staffing and equipment solutions for cardiovascular surgery centers, offered under the Trinity Medical Solutions and Keystone Perfusion brands.

For more information, visit www.srta.com.

Contacts

Mathew Schneider
investors@srta.com

54 Years of Dividend Increases

ISELIN, N.J., Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share on its common stock, a 5.56% increase from the $0.36 per share dividend last declared in July 2026.

This increase raises the annual dividend rate to $1.52 from $1.44 per share of common stock and marks Middlesex Water Company’s (“Middlesex”) 54th consecutive year of dividend increases. The dividend at the new rate is payable December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 16, 2026. Middlesex has paid cash dividends in varying amounts each year since 1912.

About Middlesex Water Company

Middlesex Water Company (“Middlesex”) is one of the nation’s premier investor-owned water and wastewater utilities. Established in 1897, Middlesex is a trusted provider of life-sustaining services to more than half a million people in New Jersey and Delaware. The company focuses on employee engagement, operational excellence, superior customer experience, investment in infrastructure, and selective and sustainable growth to deliver value to our customers, investors, and the communities we serve.

Media Relations:
Rebecca Stenholm
Vice President, Communications and Corporate Affairs
rstenholm@middlesexwater.com
(908) 565-2491

Investor Relations:
Jennifer Ketschke
Director, Investor Relations and Treasury
InvestorRelations@middlesexwater.com
(732) 638-7523

Palmerston North, New Zealand, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SunScout Holding Limited (NYSE American/NYSE Texas: SNSC) (“SunScout” or the “Company”), a clean-technology company developing and commercializing autonomous, solar-powered robotic mowers and related solar energy solutions, announced today that Revere Securities LLC, as assignee of the rights of Dominari Securities LLC, representative of the underwriters in the Company’s initial public offering of 3,100,000 Class A ordinary shares is waiving the lock-up restriction with respect to 920,000 Class A ordinary shares of the Company held by JKM Equity Limited, an entity wholly owned by an officer of the Company. The waiver was granted pursuant to the underwriting agreement entered into in connection with the offering.

The waiver will take effect on October 27, 2026. Any sale of the shares remains subject to applicable securities laws, including Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

This press release is not an offer or sale of securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction where such offer or sale is prohibited, and such securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

About SunScout Holding Limited

SunScout Holding Limited is a clean-technology company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of autonomous, solar-powered robotic mowers and related solar energy solutions. Powered entirely by solar energy through the Company’s proprietary deployable solar array (“DSA”) technology, SunScout’s robotic mowers operate independently of the electrical grid and feature autonomous navigation and AI-powered obstacle avoidance. SunScout also provides solar power development solutions, as well as engineering products and services, including precision fabrication, mechanical engineering, and project management. SunScout’s mission is to eliminate reliance on fossil fuels in outdoor maintenance and mobile machinery, beginning with lawn care and expanding into adjacent applications.

For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://www.snsc.ai.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “should,” “seek,” “estimate,” “will,” “aim” and “anticipate,” or other similar expressions in this announcement. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

For more information, please contact:
SunScout Holding Limited
Investor Relations Department
Email: investors@snsc.ai

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: investors@ascent-ir.com

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNS) (“SUNS” or the “Company”), a lender on the Tannenbaum Capital Group (“TCG”) Real Estate platform, today announced that its stockholders approved the issuance of approximately 8,464,955 shares of SUNS common stock, subject to certain adjustments, in connection with the Company’s previously announced merger with Southern Realty Trust Inc. (“SRT”) (the “Merger”) at the Company’s special meeting of stockholders held earlier today (the “Special Meeting”). Approximately 59.5% of the outstanding shares of SUNS common stock were voted virtually or by proxy at the Special Meeting, and approximately 91.6% of the votes cast at the Special Meeting were voted in favor of the proposal. SRT stockholders also approved the Merger at its special meeting held earlier today. The approvals represent a key milestone toward combining SUNS and SRT into a larger, more efficient Nasdaq-listed commercial real estate lending platform.

“We appreciate the support of our stockholders as we advance this strategic combination,” said Leonard M. Tannenbaum, Executive Chairman. “The Merger is expected to create a larger, more efficient lending platform with increased scale and improved access to capital, positioning us to continue to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns and build long-term stockholder value. We look forward to completing the Merger and welcoming SRT stockholders to SUNS.”

Final voting results from the Special Meeting will be disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger relating to the Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), SUNS’ Board of Directors declared a prorated cash dividend of $0.09 per share of SUNS common stock (the “Stub Period Dividend”) for the fourth quarter through the day prior to the closing of the Merger. The Stub Period Dividend is payable on November 5, 2026 to the stockholders of record on November 2, 2026.

The Merger is expected to close on November 5, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of remaining customary closing conditions. Upon closing, SRT will merge with and into a wholly owned subsidiary of SUNS, and SUNS common stock will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “SUNS.”

About Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc.

Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNS) (“SUNS” or the “Company”) is an institutional commercial real estate (“CRE”) lender providing flexible financing solutions to sponsors of CRE projects located primarily in the Southern United States. It focuses on transitional CRE business plans with the potential for near-term value creation, collateralized by top-tier assets predominantly located in established and rapidly expanding Southern markets. For additional information regarding the Company, please visit www.sunriserealtytrust.com.

About TCG Real Estate

TCG Real Estate refers to a group of affiliated CRE-focused debt vehicles, including a Nasdaq-listed mortgage real estate investment trust (“REIT”), Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNS), and a private mortgage REIT, Southern Realty Trust Inc. The vehicles provide flexible financing on transitional CRE properties that present opportunities for near-term value creation, with a focus on top-tier CRE assets located primarily within markets in the Southern U.S. benefiting from economic tailwinds with growth potential. For additional information regarding TCG Real Estate, please visit www.theTCG.com.

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 expected timing of the closing of the Merger, the anticipated benefits of the Merger and the payment of the Stub Period Dividend. Words such as “believes,” “expects,” “will,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “projects,” “may,” “anticipates,” and “future” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions and are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results. Certain factors could cause actual results and performance to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements, including the risk that the Merger is not completed on the anticipated terms or timeline, or at all; the failure to satisfy the remaining closing conditions to the Merger; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement; the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Merger; the risk that the businesses of SUNS and SRT will not be integrated successfully or that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; the effect of the pendency or consummation of the Merger on the parties’ business relationships and operating results; the risk of stockholder litigation in connection with the Merger; risks related to diverting the attention of management from ongoing business operations; the effect of the consummation of the Merger on the market price of SUNS common stock; and the other factors described in SUNS’ filings with the SEC, including in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of SUNS’ Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 12, 2026, and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible to predict those events or how they may affect SUNS or SRT. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Investor Relations Contacts

Robyn Tannenbaum // Will Rotatori
561-510-2293 // 561-510-6109
ir@thetcg.com

Media Contact

Jim Velgot
561-510-1416
ir@thetcg.com