TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Real Estate Split Corp. (TSX: RS) (the “Fund”), is pleased to announce that a distribution for October 2026 will be payable to Class A shareholders of Real Estate Split Corp. as follows:

Record Date Payable Date Distribution Per
Equity Share
October 31, 2026 November 13, 2026 $0.13


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

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.

TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — E Split Corp. (TSX: ENS) (the “Fund”) is pleased to announce that a distribution for October 2026 will be payable to Class A shareholders of E Split Corp. as follows:

Record Date Payable Date Distribution Per Equity Share
October 31, 2026 November 13, 2026 $0.14


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

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.

23 October 2026

PayPoint plc (“the Company”)

Notifications of transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities

(together “PDMRs”)

The PayPoint plc Share Incentive Plan

This announcement sets out details of the monthly acquisition of Partnership Shares and the corresponding award of Matching Shares under the Company’s Share Incentive Plan (“SIP”), effected on 22 October 2026 for those PDMRs who participate in the SIP, including the following Executive Directors:

Executive Director Partnership Shares Purchased
Date: 22 October 2026
Purchase Price: £7.1979
Matching Shares Awarded
Date: 22 October 2026
Award Price: £7.1979
Nicholas Wiles 17 17
David Robert Harding 17 17

        
The Notification of Dealing Forms can be found below.

This Notification is made in accordance with the requirements of the UK Market Abuse Regulation.

ENQUIRIES:        
PayPoint plc           

Sophie Line, on behalf of Indigo Corporate Secretary Limited, Company Secretary
+44 (0)7927 132060

Steve O’Neill, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
+44 (0)7919 488066

LEI: 5493004YKWI8U0GDD138

https://www.paypointbusiness.com/corporate

1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a) Name
  1. Julian Coghlan
  2. Simon Coles
  3. Ben Ford
  4. David Robert Harding
  5. Samantha Holden
  6. Mark Latham
  7. Tanya Murphy
  8. Stephen O’Neill
  9. Christopher Paul
  10. Anthony Sappor
  11. Josephine Toolan
  12. Katy Wilde
  13. Nicholas Wiles
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status
  1. PDMR
  2. PDMR
  3. PDMR
  4. Chief Financial Officer
  5. PDMR
  6. PDMR
  7. PDMR
  8. PDMR
  9. PDMR
  10. PDMR
  11. PDMR
  12. PDMR
  13. Chief Executive Officer
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer, or auction monitor
a) Name PayPoint plc
b) LEI 5493004YKWI8U0GDD138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 0.3611 pence each
ISIN: GB00BVMTNR93
b) Nature of the transaction Shares purchased pursuant to the PayPoint plc Share Incentive Plan.
c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

  Price(s) Volume(s)
1. £7.1979 17
2. £7.1979 17
3. £7.1979 17
4. £7.1979 17
5. £7.1979 18
6. £7.1979 17
7. £7.1979 17
8. £7.1979 17
9. £7.1979 17
10. £7.1979 17
11. £7.1979 17
12. £7.1979 17
13. £7.1979 17
d)

Aggregated information

– Volume
– Price
– Total

  Aggregate Volume(s) Price(s) Aggregate Total
1. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
2. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
3. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
4. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
5. 18 £7.1979 £129.5622
6. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
7. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
8. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
9. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
10. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
11. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
12. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
13. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
e) Date of the transaction 22 October 2026
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON)

1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a) Name
  1. Julian Coghlan
  2. Simon Coles
  3. Ben Ford
  4. David Robert Harding
  5. Samantha Holden
  6. Mark Latham
  7. Tanya Murphy
  8. Stephen O’Neill
  9. Christopher Paul
  10. Anthony Sappor
  11. Josephine Toolan
  12. Katy Wilde
  13. Nicholas Wiles
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status
  1. PDMR
  2. PDMR
  3. PDMR
  4. Chief Financial Officer
  5. PDMR
  6. PDMR
  7. PDMR
  8. PDMR
  9. PDMR
  10. PDMR
  11. PDMR
  12. PDMR
  13. Chief Executive Officer
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer, or auction monitor
a) Name PayPoint Plc
b) LEI 5493004YKWI8U0GDD138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 0.3611 pence each
ISIN: GB00BVMTNR93
b) Nature of the transaction Matching shares awarded pursuant to the PayPoint plc Share Incentive Plan.
c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

  Price(s) Volume(s)
1. £7.1979 17
2. £7.1979 17
3. £7.1979 17
4. £7.1979 17
5. £7.1979 18
6. £7.1979 17
7. £7.1979 17
8. £7.1979 17
9. £7.1979 17
10. £7.1979 17
11. £7.1979 17
12. £7.1979 17
13. £7.1979 17
d)

Aggregated information

– Volume
– Price
– Total

  Aggregate Volume(s) Price(s) Aggregate Total
1. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
2. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
3. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
4. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
5. 18 £7.1979 £129.5622
6. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
7. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
8. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
9. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
10. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
11. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
12. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
13. 17 £7.1979 £122.3643
e) Date of the transaction 22 October 2026
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON)

On 23 October 2026, the Supervisory Board of AS Inbank resolved to extend the mandate of Margus Kastein, Member of the Management Board and Chief Commercial Officer, for the next three years, until 29 October 2029.

Margus Kastein has been a member of Inbank’s Management Board since 2020 and is responsible for the bank’s commercial operations. Before joining Inbank, he held senior positions in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. He is also a Member of the Supervisory Board of Mobire Group AS, a subsidiary of Inbank. 

Inbank’s six-member Management Board consists of Priit Põldoja, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO; Marko Varik, CFO; Margus Kastein, Chief Commercial Officer; Piret Paulus, Chief Product Officer; Marten Meikop, Chief Technology Officer; and Evelin Lindvers, Chief Risk Officer.

Inbank is a financial technology company with an EU banking license that connects merchants, consumers and financial institutions on its next generation embedded finance platform. Partnering with more than 6,200 merchants, Inbank has 807,000+ active contracts and collects deposits across 7 markets in Europe. Inbank bonds are listed on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange.

Additional information:
Styv Solovjov
AS Inbank
Head of Investor Relations
+372 5645 9738
styv.solovjov@inbank.ee

AS LHV Group announces that during the period 16 October to 22 October 2026, it has acquired the company’s own shares on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange as follows: 

Date  Aggregated volume (pcs)  Weighted average price per day (EUR) 
16.10.2026 20,829 3.252737

 
LHV Group is acquiring its own shares based on the resolution of the company’s general meeting of shareholders held on 26 March 2025, and under the conditions decided by the Supervisory Board. The authorized agent for the transactions is AS LHV Pank. Summary data of the acquisitions will be disclosed no later than on the seventh trading day after the transaction and will be made available to the Financial Supervision and Resolution Authority, via the Nasdaq Tallinn system, and on LHV Group’s investor website. 

LHV Group is the largest domestic financial group and capital provider in Estonia. LHV Group’s key subsidiaries are LHV Pank, LHV Varahaldus, LHV Kindlustus and LHV Bank Limited. The Group employs approximately 1,200 people. The services of LHV Pank are used by over 517,000 customers, the II pillar pension funds managed by LHV have 104,000 active customers and LHV Kindlustus protects a total of 246,000 customers. LHV Bank Limited, a subsidiary of the Group, holds a banking licence in the United Kingdom and provides banking services to international financial technology companies, as well as loans to small and medium-sized enterprises.

 
Investor Relations 
Sten Hans Jakobsoo 
Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Development 
Email: stenhans.jakobsoo@lhv.ee 

Communications 
Paul Pihlak 
Head of Communications 
Email: paul.pihlak@lhv.ee  

GFG Secures Funding to Expand Aljo and Advance New Discoveries at Goldarm with Alamos Gold Maintaining 10.8% Interest

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SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GFG Resources Inc. (TSXV: GFG | OTCQB: GFGSF) (“GFG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced best efforts private placement financing for aggregate gross proceeds of C$8.1 million (the “Offering”). Paradigm Capital Inc. acted as sole agent and bookrunner (the “Agent”) in connection with the Offering. Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX: AGI; NYSE: AGI) indirectly participated in the Offering to maintain its ownership interest in the Company at approximately 10.8% on a non-diluted basis following closing.

“This financing puts us in a strong position to advance an aggressive exploration program focused on expanding the Aljo gold system, building on our new discovery at Nahanni and testing high-priority targets across Goldarm,” stated Brian Skanderbeg, President and CEO of GFG. “With our new partnership with Barrick that advances Pen, we can concentrate our capital on Goldarm while giving shareholders exposure to exploration success across both properties. Alamos’ continued investment is a strong endorsement of our team and strategy, and we thank our existing and new shareholders for their support as we enter this next phase of growth.”

The Offering consisted of:

  1. 5,336,800 hard dollar units (the “HD Units”) at a price of C$0.19 per HD Unit, for gross proceeds of C$1,013,992. Each HD Unit consists of one non-flow-through common share of the Company (a “Common Share”) and one-half of one non-flow-through Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”);
  2. 7,529,300 flow-through Common Shares (the “FT Shares”) at a price of C$0.22 per FT Share, for gross proceeds of C$1,656,446; and
  3. 20,225,100 premium flow-through units (the “Premium FT Units”) at a price of C$0.266 per Premium FT Unit, for gross proceeds of C$5,379,877. Each Premium FT Unit consists of one FT Share and one-half of one flow-through Warrant.

The FT Shares and the FT Shares and Warrants comprising the Premium FT Units were issued as “flow-through shares” within the meaning of subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “Tax Act”).

Each whole Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional non-flow-through Common Share at an exercise price of C$0.285 until October 23, 2028.

In connection with the Offering, the Company paid the Agent aggregate cash commissions equal to 6.0% of the gross proceeds raised, other than proceeds from certain purchasers on the Company’s President’s List, for which a reduced cash commission of 3.0% was paid.

Use of Proceeds

An amount equal to the gross proceeds from the issuance of the Premium FT Units and FT Shares will be used to incur “Canadian exploration expenses” as defined in the Tax Act that qualify as “flow-through mining expenditures” within the meaning of subsection 127(9) of the Tax Act (the “Qualifying Expenditures”). The Qualifying Expenditures will be incurred on or before December 31, 2027 and renounced to subscribers with an effective date no later than December 31, 2026.

The proceeds from the sale of the HD Units will be used for general corporate and working capital purposes, as described in the offering document dated October 1, 2026 relating to the Offering (the “Offering Document”).

Securities and Regulatory Matters

The HD Units, FT Shares and Premium FT Units were issued pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions, in reliance on Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 – Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (collectively, the “Listed Issuer Financing Exemption”). The securities issued pursuant to the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption are not subject to a hold period under applicable Canadian securities laws.

The Offering Document is available under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website at www.gfgresources.com. The Offering remains subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Certain insiders of the Company subscribed for 545,550 FT Shares pursuant to the Offering. Such participation constituted a “related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). The Company relied on the exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, respectively, as neither the fair market value of the securities issued to interested parties nor the consideration paid by such parties exceeded 25% of the Company’s market capitalization, as determined under MI 61-101. The Company did not file a material change report at least 21 days prior to the closing of the Offering as participation of the insiders had not been confirmed at that time.

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 GFG Resources Inc.
GFG is a North American precious metals exploration company focused on district-scale gold opportunities in the Timmins Gold District of Ontario, Canada. The Company controls three highly prospective gold projects within one of the world’s most established gold camps.

GFG’s exploration strategy is focused on advancing the Aljo gold system, systematically generating and testing new discovery opportunities across the Goldarm Property and maintaining significant exposure to the advancement of the Pen Gold Project through its strategic earn-in agreement with Barrick.

For further information, please contact:
Brian Skanderbeg, President & CEO
or
Marc Lepage, Vice President, Business Development
Phone: (306) 931-0930
Email: info@gfgresources.com
Website: www.gfgresources.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.

Qualified Person

All scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been prepared under the supervision of Anders Carlson, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration of GFG, a qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101.

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, statements regarding the Offering (including the tax treatment of the Premium FT Units and the FT Shares, the timing to renounce all Qualifying Expenditures in favour of the subscribers, the receipt of all regulatory approvals and use of proceeds of the Offering), 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. In addition, the similarity or proximity of other gold deposits to the Company’s projects is not necessary indicative of the geological setting, alteration and mineralization of the Goldarm Property and the Dore Gold Project.

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 GFG to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: that the Company will use the net proceeds of the Offering as anticipated; that the Company will receive all necessary approvals in respect of the Offering, market uncertainty and the results of the Company’s anticipated work programs 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 regulatory approvals or financing; receipt of applicable regulatory approvals 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 GFG 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 GFG’s 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 GFG assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AI OKTO Corp. (NASDAQ: AIOK) (“AI OKTO”, or the “Company”), an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally, announced today that the Company’s board of directors has declared a one-time, special dividend of $3.50 per common share, consisting of either cash or the Company’s common shares. The dividend is payable to the Company’s shareholders of record at the close of business on November 2, 2026 and is expected to be paid on or about November 25, 2026 (the “Dividend Payment Date”). Given that the payment of the special dividend represents more than 25% of the current trading price of the Company’s common shares, Nasdaq has advised the Company that its common shares will trade with “due bills”. More information on this process is included below.

The Company expects the dividend will be a taxable dividend to shareholders, regardless of whether received in the form of cash or common shares.

For shareholders that wish to receive the dividend all in cash, no further action is required. Alternatively, shareholders can elect to receive the dividend all in common shares. The number of common shares issued as a result of the dividend will be based on the 5-day volume weighted average price through October 22, 2026 (“5-day VWAP”) of the Company’s common shares, which the Company has determined is equal to $4.5159 per share. The market value of shares received on the Dividend Payment Date may be greater or less than the 5-day VWAP. The Company reserves the right to determine, at any time up to midnight on November 24, 2026, to pay the dividend entirely in cash, notwithstanding any elections it has received and without prior notice to shareholders.

An information letter and election form will be mailed to shareholders of record after the record date. The properly completed election form must be received by Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, LLC, the Company’s transfer agent, prior to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 19, 2026. If the transfer agent does not receive a valid election form from a shareholder by that time, the dividend on such shareholder’s shares will be paid in cash. Any shareholder that purchases, and does not sell, common shares during the due bill period (as defined below) will be entitled to receive the dividend in cash, regardless of whether a valid election form was received by the Company’s transfer agent from the prior holder of those shares. Registered shareholders with questions regarding the dividend election may call Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, LLC at (888) 789-8409. Shareholders who hold their shares through a bank, broker or nominee and have questions regarding the dividend election should contact such bank, broker or nominee, who will also be responsible for distributing to them the information letter and election form and submitting the election form on their behalf.

Due Bills:

As the special dividend of $3.50 per common share exceeds 25% of the current trading price of the common shares, Nasdaq has advised the Company that its common shares will trade with due bills, representing an assignment of the right to receive the special dividend in cash, from the record date of November 2, 2026 through the closing of trading on Nasdaq on November 25, 2026, which is the expected Dividend Payment Date and the last day of trading before the November 26, 2026 expected ex-dividend date (this period of time, the “due bill period”).

This means that holders who purchase these securities during the due bill period (even if the trades are to be settled after the due bill period) will be entitled to receive the special dividend in cash. Conversely, sellers who sell the securities during the due bill period (even if the trades are to be settled after the due bill period) will not be entitled to the special dividend. Holders of shares that are purchased during the due bill period will not be entitled to elect to receive the special dividend in common shares.

Due bills obligate a seller of securities to deliver the dividend payable on such securities to the buyer. The due-bill obligations are settled customarily between the brokers representing buyers and sellers of the securities. The Company has no obligation for either the amount of the due bill or the processing of the due bill. Buyers and sellers of the Company’s common shares should consult their brokers before trading to ensure they understand the effect of Nasdaq’s due-bill procedures.

About AI OKTO Corp.

AI OKTO Corp. is an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally. The Company’s fleet comprises of two LPG carrier vessels with an aggregate cargo carrying capacity of 0.01 million dwt and an age of approximately 11 years each, one of which, LPG carrier Dream Arrax, the Company has agreed to divest, with expected delivery within 2026.

AI OKTO is incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “AIOK”.

For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.aiokto.com. Information on our website does not constitute a part of this press release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding 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 the declaration and anticipated payment of the special dividend.

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 publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or other developments occurring after the date of this communication.

CONTACT DETAILS

For further information please contact:

Investor Relations
AI OKTO Corp.
Email: ir@aiokto.com

Pursuant to the out-of-court settlement agreement concluded between AS Tallinna Vesi and Tallinn University of Technology on 9 October 2026, the Supreme Court of Estonia (Riigikohus) today accepted the application for waiver of the claim filed by Tallinn University of Technology on 12 October 2026 in civil case No. 2-22-10417, set aside the judgments previously rendered in the matter by the lower courts, and terminated the proceedings. 

In the view of Tanel Kalaus, legal representative of Tallinna Vesi, today’s ruling is an important and most welcome step towards final resolution, which would allow all parties to devote their energy to their core activities rather than to litigation. “Although this particular dispute began as early as 2022 (and other similar disputes a couple of years earlier still), it had not progressed beyond the interim judgment stage. The disputes have also raised questions concerning the interrelationship between water sector regulation and competition law, in respect of which several expert economic opinions have been submitted and a request has been made to refer questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union for a preliminary ruling. This shows that the dispute is complex and costly, both legally and economically, and that no final determination by the courts could be expected in the coming years. For that reason, Tallinna Vesi began seeking a reasonable compromise as early as the beginning of the summer. Negotiations are ongoing, and it is hoped that a final out-of-court resolution of the other court disputes concerning the price of water services is not far off.” 

The Company intends to settle all other pending court cases based on claims for the tariff difference on similar principles. Proposals to that effect have been made to the parties concerned, and negotiations are currently ongoing. 

Taavi Gröön 
Chief Financial Officer 
AS Tallinna Vesi 
(+372) 626 2271 
taavi.groon@tvesi.ee 

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XBiotech Inc. (NASDAQ: XBIT) today announced that its Board of Directors have elected Jan-Paul Simard to serve as Co-Chief Executive Officer alongside CEO Dr. Sushma Shivaswamy, effective Oct. 23, 2026.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are excited to announce Dr. Sushma Shivaswamy and Jan-Paul Simard as Co-Chief Executive Officers,” said Director Tevi Troy. “Their complementary skill sets, scientific acumen, and shared commitment to our mission position XBiotech to fully realize the potential of our True-Human antibody therapies.”

Dr. Shivaswamy has been with XBiotech for 17 years, having served as Senior Scientist, Director and Vice President of Research & Development prior to her appointment as Chief Scientific Officer in 2017. As CSO, Dr. Shivaswamy oversaw scientific and technical operations spanning R&D through GMP production of antibodies. In December of 2025, Dr. Shivaswamy was named interim CEO following the retirement of Founder John Simard.

“As our industry evolves, so must our approach to leadership,” said Dr. Shivaswamy. “Appointing Jan-Paul Simard as Co-CEO reflects our commitment to staying proactive, adaptive, and relentlessly focused on execution. He brings a distinct perspective and operational continuity that strengthens our decision-making. I look forward to working side-by-side to deliver lasting value to our patients and shareholders”.

Jan-Paul Simard started at XBiotech in 2012 as an R&D assistant before transitioning in 2020 to the clinical development team, where he contributed to study design and protocol development across clinical trials in pancreatic cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. He has continued his scientific education in Chemistry with Honours at the University of Saskatchewan, further strengthening his expertise in clinical and biological sciences.

“It is an honour to step into this leadership role at such a pivotal moment for XBiotech, especially in tandem with a scientist as accomplished as Dr. Shivaswamy,” said Mr. Simard. “Her leadership as interim CEO has positioned the company to capitalize on its pipeline of drug candidates, and I look forward to partnering with her and our talented team to advance new therapies.”

About XBiotech
XBiotech is a fully integrated global biosciences company dedicated to pioneering the discovery, development and commercialization of therapeutic antibodies based on its True Human™ discovery platform. XBiotech currently is advancing antibody therapies to redefine the standards of care in oncology, inflammatory conditions and infectious diseases. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, XBiotech also is leading the development of innovative biotech manufacturing technologies designed to more rapidly, cost-effectively and flexibly produce new therapies urgently needed by patients worldwide. For more information, visit www.xbiotech.com.

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ROUGEMONT, Quebec, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX: LAS.A) (“Lassonde” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it will host a conference call to discuss its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 on Friday, November 6, 2026. Mr. Vince Timpano, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Francis Trudeau, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call.

OPEN TO: Investors, analysts, and all interested parties
   
DATE: Friday, November 6, 2026
   
TIME: 9 a.m. ET
   
CALL: 416-945-7677 (for overseas participants)
1-888-699-1199 (for other North American participants)

A live audio broadcast of the conference call will be available on the Corporation’s website, on the Investors page or here: https://www.gowebcasting.com/15002. The replay of the webcast will remain available at the same link until midnight, November 13, 2026.

THE PRESS RELEASE WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THE NEWSWIRE THE DAY PRIOR (NOVEMBER 5) AFTER MARKETS CLOSE.

Please connect 15 minutes before the conference begins.

If you are unable to call in at this time, you may access a recording of the meeting by dialing 1-888-660-6345 and entering the passcode 03834 on your telephone keypad. This recording will be available on Friday, November 6, 2026 as of 12:00 p.m. until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Media wishing to quote an analyst should contact the analyst personally for permission.

About Lassonde

Headquartered in Canada and with operations across North America, Lassonde Industries Inc. is a leader in the food and beverage industry in North America. The Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of national brand and private label products. The Corporation’s products include fruit juices and drinks, pasta sauces, cranberry sauces, condiments, soups, broths, fruit-based snacks as well as alcoholic beverages such as ciders and wines. Altogether, Lassonde distributes over 3,500 unique products in approximately 200 formats across shelf-stable, chilled, and frozen categories.

The Corporation’s go-to-market strategy consists of (i) sales to food retailers and wholesalers such as supermarket chains, independent grocers, superstores, warehouse clubs, convenience stores, and major pharmacy chains and (ii) food service sales to restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, and wholesalers serving these institutions.

Lassonde operates 19 plants located in Canada and the United States through the expertise of over 2,900 full-time equivalent employees. To learn more, visit www.lassonde.com.

SOURCE: Lassonde Industries Inc.

CONTACT: For further information:

Investor contacts:
Francis Trudeau
Chief Financial Officer
Lassonde Industries Inc.
450-469-4926
francis.trudeau@lassonde.com

Anthony Plourde
Vice President, Treasury and Investor Relations
Lassonde Industries Inc.
450-469-4926, extension 10232
anthony.plourde@lassonde.com

Media contact:
Isabelle Nadeau
Lassonde Industries Inc.
450-469-4926, extension 10167
isabelle.nadeau@lassonde.com

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