Author: Ravi Shankar

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VR Resources Limited (“VR” or the “Company”, TSX.V: VRR, FSE: 5VR; OTCQB: VRRCF) is pleased to confirm that its NOI drill permit expansion application and associated bond have been approved by the Nevada Bureau of Land Management (the “BLM”). The process is complete, and drilling may proceed.

A site visit was recently completed at New Boston on October 8-9 to inspect the 16 sites now approved for drilling, and to fully scope project logistics for the planned program.

• Figure 1 is a plan map of the recent, state-of-the-art 3D-array DCIP survey completed by VR in 2023, with the expanded coverage of the chargeability anomaly at Jeep Mine in the western part of the porphyry-skarn system at New Boston with 16 permitted drill sites.
• Figure 2 is a field panorama photo of the Jeep Mine, with hole NB26-003 in the foreground, and existing road access for virtually all of the permitted drill sites. Also evident is the strike extent of the deep red-brown garnet alteration at Jeep Mine which hosts the upper, 317 metre tungsten-bearing interval in NB26-003.
• Figure 3 is a photo from the recent site visit, near Site J5 some 300 m east of NB26-003, showing both existing road access to drill sites, and regional infrastructure at New Boston.
• Figure 4 is a photo from the recent site visit; an outcrop at Site J10 some 500 m east of NB26-003. It shows polyphase stockwork quartz veins in host rock Triassic limestone completely recrystallized to marble, with pervasive, dark red-brown garnet-rich skarn alteration and replacement. Vein offset and vein-internal extensional gashes are evident.

Permit Timelines. The Company received its initial NOI permit for the Jeep Mine area on March 6, 2026. That permit identified eight potential sites for drilling, and facilitated the completion of drill hole NB26-003 in June, which intersected 317 m at 0.77% CuEq* starting at surface, above 419 m of 0.48% CuEq*, in 2,892 ft (881 m) of continuous polymetallic stockwork veining with moly, copper, tungsten and silver mineralization (NR dated Aug. 26, 2026).

The Company submitted an amendment to that NOI permit on September 11, in order to increase the area covered and double the number of potential drill sites for follow-up drilling from 8 to 16. The permit application was approved in four business days, on September 16th. The reclamation bond associated with the new permit was submitted on October 6th and approved on October 9th.

Dr. Michael Gunning, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented: “Successful permitting and bonding is the first, and key hurdle to facilitate follow-up drilling at New Boston. Planning is fully underway now, and we look forward to providing further updates.

Two site visits were completed during the past two weeks. Exploration modeling is in hand from more than four years of continuous exploration, as are vectors from the geochemical and alteration mineral data in Hole NB26-003. We know exactly where we want to drill next in follow-up to the 2,892 ft intersection in NB26-003 in June.”

Figure 1. Blue circles are locations of the 16 drill sites approved in the NOI drill permit for Jeep Mine. Shown is the drill collar and trace for drill hole NB26-003 completed in June. Base map is from the 3D-array DCIP geophysical survey completed at New Boston in 2023, showing IP iso-shells on a conductivity base map, 200m depth slice. Chargeability values at the Jeep Mine range from 15–21 mV/V. Mineralized sheeted veins strike for 2,100 m east-west across Jeep Mine through East Zone.

Figure 2. View east at Jeep Mine from the Blue Ribbon skarns located to the west, at the western end of the 3-4 km skarn and porphyry system at New Boston. The drill at NB26-003 in June is visible in the left middle-ground, on the northern flank of the Jeep Mine hill where veins at surface contain moly, tungsten, copper and silver mineralization. Drill hole NB26-003 was inclined steeply to the south (towards the right in this photo), to drill across limestone host-rick strata dipping to the left, and down into the large, red-brown garnet alteration zone that is clearly visible in front of the drill and which forms the upper, tungsten-bearing mineral interval in NB26-003 that will be the focus of planned follow up drilling, taking advantage of the historic road network visible in this photo.

Figure 3. October 6, 2026: view north from near planned drill site J5 on the New Boston project in Nevada, a 300 m step-out from NB26-003 located to the west of this photo, behind the truck and down the Jeep Mine ridgeline, with the 2,892 ft intersection of continuous, polyphase stockwork veining with moly, copper, tungsten and silver mineralization. Note HWY 95 infrastructure in the background in the Soda Springs valley, a tremendous advantage for cost-effective exploration at New Boston.

Figure 4. Drill site J10 for the planned follow-up drilling at New Boston, some 500 m east of NB26-003. Polyphase stockwork quartz veins occur in Triassic limestone completely recrystalized to marbel, with pervasive, dark red-brown, garnet-rich skarn alteration and replacement. Evident are vein offset and vein- internal extensional cracks with mineralization in polyphase vein history.

On-site field video’s taken during the recent site visit to New Boston are available on the New Boston Project Page on the Company’s website at www.vrr.ca. They further illustrate the key messages herein with regard to vein intensity at New Boston, road access on the property, the strength of local infrastructure, and the long-standing history and pedigree of the exploration and mining industry in Nevada. Descriptions of the location, geology and history of New Boston can also be found on the Project Page, along with maps, sections, and outcrop, hand sample and drill core photographs.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Technical information disclosed by the Company has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101. Technical information contained in this document, and on the Company’s website, has been reviewed and approved on behalf of the Company by the President & CEO, Dr. Michael Gunning, PhD, P.Geo., a non- independent Qualified Person.

* The reader is referred to the previous news release dated August 16th for a fulsome description of the use of the terms mineral interval and CuEq, and an overview of QAQC protocols for geochemical sampling of drill core for the New Boston project.

ABOUT VR RESOURCES LTD.

VR is an established junior exploration company based in Vancouver. VR evaluates, explores and advances opportunities in copper, gold and critical metals in Nevada, USA, and Ontario, Canada. VR applies modern exploration technologies, in-house experience and expertise in greenfields exploration to large-footprint mineral systems in underexplored areas/districts. The foundation of VR is the proven track record of its Board and Management in early-stage exploration, discovery and M&A. VR is well funded for its exploration business. VR owns its projects outright and evaluates new opportunities on an ongoing basis, whether by staking or acquisition.

For more detailed information on the Corporation, and it mineral exploration projects, please visit the Company’s website at www.vrr.ca

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Michael H. Gunning
President & CEO

For general information please use the following:
Website:	www.vrr.ca
Email:	info@vrr.ca
Phone:	778-731-9292

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements”. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements, or developments in the industry to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will,” “would,” “may,” “could” or “should” occur. Forward-looking statements in this document include statements concerning the drill permit application for the Company’s New Boston property and plans for future follow-up drilling, and all other statements that are not statements of historical fact.

Although the Company believes the forward-looking information contained in this news release is reasonable based on information available on the date hereof, by their nature, forward-looking statements involve assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward- looking statements. Examples of such assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, assumptions, risks and uncertainties associated with: general economic conditions; adverse industry events; future legislative and regulatory developments in the mining sector; the Company’s ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and/or inability to access sufficient capital on favorable terms; mining industry and markets in Canada; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategies; competition; and other assumptions, risks and uncertainties.

The forward-looking information contained in this news release represents the expectations of the Company as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, is subject to change after such date. Readers should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. While the company may elect to, it does not undertake to update this information at any particular time except as required in accordance with applicable laws.

Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative. All of the Company’s public disclosure filings may be accessed via www.sedarplus.ca and readers are urged to review them.

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

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Company announcement no. 40 – 26
20 October 2026

Transactions in connection with share buy-back program

On 4 March 2026 NTG Nordic Transport Group (“NTG”) announced a share buy-back program, as described in company announcement no. 3 – 26. The program will be executed in accordance with the principles of Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, also referred to as the Safe Harbor rules.

The purposes of the share buy-back programme are to meet obligations relating to acquisition of minority shareholders’ shares in NTG subsidiaries under the “Ring-the-Bell” concept, cover obligations arising under share-based incentive programmes, and potentially for other purposes such as payment in relation to potential M&A transactions.

During the period, NTG will purchase its own shares for an aggregate maximum amount of DKK 200,000,000, up to 1,250,000 shares (nominally DKK 25,000,000), corresponding to 5.52% of the current share capital of NTG.

The share buy-back programme will run from 5 March 2026 to 9 November 2026 at the latest, both days inclusive.

The following transactions have been made under the share buy-back program:

	Number of shares	Average purchase price (DKK)	Transaction value (DKK)
Accumulated, latest announcement	802,922		178,746,670
13 October 2026	1,000	297.9	297,931
14 October 2026	4,000	298.0	1,192,043
15 October 2026	4,000	295.6	1,182,435
16 October 2026	4,000	298.5	1,194,000
19 October 2026	3,000	311.8	935,284
Accumulated under the program	818,922		183,548,361

With the transactions stated above, NTG owns a total of 1,111,747 treasury shares, corresponding to 4.91% of the current share capital of NTG.

Details of each transaction are included as appendix.

Additional information

For additional information, please contact:

Investor relations & Press: Sebastian Rosborg Head of Investor Relations  & External communications

+45 42 12 80 99 sebastian.rosborg@ntg.com ir@ntg.com | press@ntg.com

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• Water stress is already hitting operating costs, supply chains and infrastructure across European industry
• Water shortages now rank as high as cyber-attacks and supply chain disruption for industrial business continuity
• Nearly 60% of leaders admit to not installing the technology they know could cut water risk

PARIS, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today released The Water Crunch Report, new research revealing that water is now one of the biggest risks to industrial business continuity across the UK and Europe, ranking as highly as cyber-attacks and supply chain disruption. This echoes last year’s US-focused research from Schneider Electric, where over half (56%) of business leaders said water-related risks will grow faster than other infrastructure risks in the coming years.

The Water Crunch Report surveyed senior leaders at industrial companies and decision-makers at water utilities and municipalities across Europe. In the past two years, industrial leaders say water stress has already pushed up their operating costs (44%), strained infrastructure and maintenance budgets (38%), and disrupted supply chains (30%). If a serious water supply disruption hits tomorrow, 44% of businesses believe their operations would start to suffer within 24 hours. On average, over half (52%) of industrial leaders expect water quality or availability to become a serious barrier to their organization’s growth within the next five years, by 2031, and 1 in 7 (14%) say it already is a barrier to their operations or growth today.

The findings land against the backdrop of Europe’s most severe drought conditions in decades, with the knock-on effects on the freight, energy and agriculture sectors providing a stark reminder that these pressures are no longer hypothetical.

“Europe cannot afford to treat water as an environmental issue alone. It is now a competitiveness issue,” said Gwenaelle Huet, Executive Vice President, Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric. “Just as the energy transition reshaped industrial strategy over the past decade, water efficiency will shape the next one. AI-powered industrial intelligence gives companies unprecedented visibility into how water is used, wasted and recycled. The challenge is no longer understanding the problem, but acting at the pace required to secure Europe’s industrial future.”

“It’s easy to write off this summer’s droughts and impact on industry as a one-off, but this is now a structural feature of operating in Europe,” said Sophie Borgne, Water & Environment Segment President of Schneider Electric. “Right now, around half of the EU and UK are under some level of drought, according to the EU’s European Drought Observatory. Reusing water can reduce our dependence on rivers and reservoirs already under strain, yet only 2.4% of treated urban wastewater is reused across the EU today. The organizations investing in smart water technology are turning water efficiency into a competitive advantage.”

Awareness vs. adoption

Smart water technology is widely recognized as a solution to water management, but implementation is not keeping up with awareness. The gap isn’t down to skepticism. Belief in these tools is close to universal: 86% of industrial leaders and 98% of water utilities say smart water technology can cut operating costs, and over 80% say it protects business continuity and strengthens sustainability performance.

Despite this, industrial leaders show particularly high awareness of technologies they haven’t yet deployed: 58% are aware of digital twins or network modelling tools but have not installed them, while 57% of water utilities say the same of predictive analytics or AI-enabled water management.

The encouraging news is that industry isn’t waiting for the problem to worsen. Nearly all organizations surveyed (100% of water utilities and 98% of industrial leaders) say water availability or quality has already shaped major decisions, from increased investment in water efficiency (47%) to formal board-level reviews of water risk (43%). More than half of industrial leaders surveyed have installed automated controls (56%) and smart meters (55%); smart meter adoption climbs even higher among water utilities, to 76%.

Cybersecurity is climbing up the agenda too, with over half of both industrial leaders and water utilities naming it among the top risks to manage as water systems become more connected and digital.

But there is clear headroom for growth: many leaders are aware of technologies designed to optimize operations but haven’t yet installed them, meaning the biggest gains may still be ahead. For European business leaders, the takeaway is straightforward: water risk now needs the same active management as energy or cybersecurity. Closing this gap is likely to matter most for the industries already feeling the cost of water stress.

“For nearly two decades, water has been overlooked in the climate conversation, attracting a fraction of the investment given to energy or carbon. With Europe warming more than twice as fast as the rest of the world, pressure on water supply is intensifying, and The Water Crunch report confirms the mindset is shifting: 47% of industry leaders have already increased investment in water efficiency, and 43% have taken water risk to board level. Water security is finally being treated as a business priority, not an afterthought,” said Tom Freyberg, independent water and environment expert.

Forward-thinking utilities are leveraging existing technologies to minimize impact on their customers. To ensure the supply security of its water network, the Danish utility, Aarhus Vand, relies on the forecasting capabilities of a digital twin. Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™ Water Advisor – Water Simulation was deployed to help the utility remotely monitor its water supply network to easily and precisely identify potential leaks and supply fluctuations. Using data from points on the network, Water Simulation anticipates the impact of planned and unplanned events so Aarhus Vand can take the best actions to address them quickly, minimizing waste and providing a reliable supply of high-quality water for its customers. The provider also benefits from lower energy use and costs thanks to improved efficiency.

Notes to Editors:
Schneider Electric is helping cities and businesses digitalize water infrastructure, transforming it from a hidden risk into a strategic advantage. From real-time leak detection to digital twins that simulate and optimize water flow, Schneider’s smart water solutions reduce losses, improve reliability, and strengthen operational performance. More information on Schneider Electric’s Water and Wastewater solutions can be found here.

Survey Methodology
The research was commissioned by Schneider Electric and conducted by Censuswide, with the survey questions designed in collaboration with independent water industry journalist and analyst Tom Freyberg, Founder of Atlantean Media. It explores how industrial leaders and water system decision-makers across the UK and Europe are experiencing water stress today, the strategic priorities related to water management and infrastructure, and the gap between recognizing water risk and acting on it.

The research was conducted in the UK, Ireland, Italy, France, Spain, Germany and the Nordics (Sweden and Denmark) in June 2026 and surveyed a total of 340 leaders comprised of two key groups:

• 210 industrial business leaders (Director-level and above) from large enterprises (1,000+ employees) across key industries including Energy & Chemicals, Manufacturing, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Semiconductors & Electronics, Construction and Food & Beverage.
• 130 water system decision-makers from utilities, municipalities/local government and public water infrastructure providers.

Additional sources:

• Closed-loop industrial water recycling systems can recover up to 90% of process water: Envisioning/Stratum research on closed-loop water systems.
• Only 2.4% of treated wastewater is currently reused across the EU: Interreg Europe/Europe’s Freshwater portal.
• Since the 1980s, Europe has warmed at more than twice the global rate, and European land temperatures are now roughly 2.3–2.5°C above pre-industrial levels, versus about 1.3–1.4°C globally: Copernicus Climate Change Service

Press contact: mediarelations@se.com

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000 employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies. 

www.se.com

Learn more about Advancing Energy Tech on Schneider Electric Insights.

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Bid date, 2026-10-20
Auction date	2026-10-20
Settlement date	2026-10-21
Maturity Date	2026-10-28
Nominal amount	471 billion SEK
Interest rate	1.75 %
Bid times	09.30-10.00 (CET/CEST) on the Bid date
Bids are made to phone number	08-696 69 70
Confirmation of bids to e-mail	rbcert@riksbank.se
The lowest accepted bid volume	1 million SEK
The highest accepted bid volume	471 billion SEK
Allocation Time	10.15 (CET/CEST) on the Bid date
Projected minimum liquidity surplus during the term	471 billion SEK
Expected excess liquidity at full allotment	0 billion SEK

Stockholm, 2026-10-20

Tryg Forsikring A/S, rated Aa3 by Moody’s, has mandated Danske Bank and Nordea as Joint Lead Managers to arrange a Global Investor Call (GIC) and a series of virtual investor meetings today, 20 October 2026, and to explore subsequent issuance of one or more Tier 2 Capital Notes. A NOK- and/or SEK-denominated FRN with a targeted 30NC5.25-year maturity may follow, subject to market conditions. The Notes are expected to be rated A2 by Moody’s.

In connection with the contemplated issuance of the Notes, the Issuer is contemplating to purchase some or all of its outstanding SEK 1,300,000,000 Floating Rate Tier 2 Capital Notes with ISIN DK0030488101 (the Existing Notes). Any purchase by the Issuer of Existing Notes will be executed in the absolute and sole discretion and determination of the Issuer and any such purchase shall be conditional upon (i) the successful completion of the issuance and settlement of the Notes, (ii) receipt by the Issuer of the proceeds of the issuance of the Notes, (iii) that the Issuer’s purchase of the Existing Notes is funded out of the proceeds of the Notes and (iv) the satisfaction of each of the Redemption and Purchase Conditions as set out and as defined in the terms and conditions of the Existing Notes (together the Purchase Conditions). The purchase price for any such purchase of Existing Notes will be announced when determined by the Issuer, expectedly in conjunction with the announcement of pricing of the contemplated issue of the Notes.

MIFID II product governance / Professional investors and eligible counterparties only target market / No PRIIPs KID: The target investors of the Notes are only eligible counterparties and professional clients (all distribution channels). No packaged retail and insurance-based investment products (“PRIIPs”) key information document (“KID”) has been prepared as the Notes are not available to retail investors in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom.

Additional information:
For further information, visit tryg.com tryg.com or contact:

Head of Financial Reporting, Gianandrea Roberti at +45 20 18 82 67 or gianandrea.roberti@tryg.dk
Head of Investor Relations, Robin H. Løfgren at +45 41 86 25 88 or robin.loefgren@tryg.dk

This announcement is for information purposes only and is not intended to, and does not, constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of, any securities, or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to the Transaction or otherwise in any jurisdiction in which such offer, invitation or solicitation is unlawful.

This announcement does not constitute a prospectus, prospectus equivalent document or an exempted document.

This announcement is not for publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States of America. This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale into the United States. The securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (the “US Securities Act”), as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States, except pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration. No public offering of securities is being made in the United States.

About Tryg
Tryg is one of the largest insurance companies in the Nordic region with activities in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Tryg provides peace of mind and value for more than 6 million customers on a daily basis. Tryg A/S is listed on NASDAQ Copenhagen and approximately 50% of the shares are held by TryghedsGruppen smba. TryghedsGruppen, annually, contributes around DKK 775m to peace of mind purposes via TrygFonden.

Notice to U.S. investors
This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of offers to purchase or subscribe for, securities in the United States. The securities referred to herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the US Securities Act, and may not be offered, exercised or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

Cautionary note about forward-looking statements
This announcement (including any information incorporated by reference in this announcement), oral statements made regarding the Transaction, and other information published by Tryg Forsikring A/S contain statements which are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements”. Forward looking statements are prospective in nature and are not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections of the management of Tryg Forsikring A/S about future events, and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

Forward looking statements often use words such as “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “intend”, “anticipate” and words of a similar meaning, and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved (or, in each case, their negative or other variations). You should not place undue reliance on these forward looking statements, which reflect the current views of Tryg Forsikring A/S, are subject to risks and uncertainties about Tryg Forsikring A/S and are dependent on many factors, some of which are outside of Tryg Forsikring A/S’ control. There are important factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different. Except as required by law, Tryg Forsikring A/S undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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New physically backed products broaden European investor access to decentralised perpetual futures and privacy-focused AI infrastructure via standard brokerage accounts

ZÜRICH, 20 October 2026 – 21shares, a global leader in digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs), today announced the launch of two new products: the 21shares Lighter ETP (ticker: LIHT) and the 21shares Venice Token ETP (ticker: VENC).

Both products are physically backed ETPs designed to provide European investors with seamless exposure to two rapidly emerging crypto sectors: decentralised perpetual trading and private artificial intelligence infrastructure. Listed on major European venues, LIHT and VENC trade through conventional investment channels.

Product	Ticker	ISIN	Exchange	Currency	Fee
21shares Lighter ETP	LIHT	CH1615641755	Deutsche Börse Xetra	EUR, USD	2.50%
21shares Venice Token ETP	VENC	CH1614108301	SIX Swiss Exchange	USD	2.50%

21shares Lighter ETP (ticker: LIHT)

The 21shares Lighter ETP offers exposure to Lighter (LIT), the native token of a high-performance decentralised exchange specialising in perpetual futures across crypto, foreign exchange, equities, and commodities. Lighter utilises zero-knowledge technology to ensure fully verifiable order matching and liquidations.

• Economic value accrual: Lighter directs platform revenue toward LIT token buybacks and permanent burns, directly linking exchange activity to token demand.
• Broader market reach: beyond crypto, Lighter supports trading across traditional asset classes and integrates directly with major consumer platforms like Robinhood Wallet.

21shares Venice Token ETP (ticker: VENC)

The 21shares Venice Token ETP provides targeted exposure to Venice Token (VVV), the core asset powering Venice, a privacy-first AI platform built to deliver powerful AI inference without exposing or retaining user data, sensitive code, or corporate records.

• Private AI commercialisation: Venice operates an OpenAI-compatible API model that serves developers and enterprises requiring zero-data-retention AI processing.
• Improving tokenomics: Venice implements a token burn mechanism using subscription revenue, alongside a scheduled 86% reduction in annual VVV emissions to capture long-term platform value.

Directly purchasing and holding crypto tokens requires opening specialised exchange accounts, managing private key security, and navigating operational risk. The 21shares ETP wrapper eliminates these barriers by providing physically backed exposure within a familiar exchange-traded structure available on the most widely adopted brokers and investment platforms.

“Lighter brings a high-performance, fee-generating perpetual futures DEX to traditional accounts, while Venice delivers exposure to the booming private AI sector where data privacy and compute economics meet,” said Jasmin Muelhaupt, Head of Financial Product Development at 21shares. “With the launch of LIHT and VENC, we continue to bridge the gap between frontier protocols and traditional investment portfolios through familiar physically backed structures.”

For more information on the 21shares Lighter ETP and the 21shares Venice Token ETP, please visit www.21shares.com.

Notes to editors

About 21shares

21shares is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange traded product (ETP) providers and offers one of the largest suites of crypto ETPs in the market. The company was founded to make cryptocurrency more accessible to investors, and to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralised finance. 21shares listed the world’s first physically-backed crypto ETP in 2018, building an eight-year track record of creating crypto ETPs that are listed on some of the biggest, most liquid securities exchanges globally. Backed by a specialised research team, proprietary technology, and deep capital markets expertise, 21shares delivers innovative and cost-efficient investment solutions.

21shares is a subsidiary of FalconX, one of the world’s largest digital asset prime brokers. 21shares maintains independent operations from FalconX while strategically leveraging the resources and reach of FalconX to accelerate its mission and unlock new growth. For more information, please visit www.21shares.com.

Contact: audrey.belloff@21shares.com

DISCLAIMER

This document is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for securities of 21Shares AG in any jurisdiction. Neither this document nor anything contained herein shall form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any offer or commitment whatsoever or for any other purpose in any jurisdiction. Nothing in this document should be considered investment advice.

This document and the information contained herein are not for distribution in or into (directly or indirectly) the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan or any other jurisdiction in which the distribution or release would be unlawful.

This document does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in or into the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan. The securities of 21Shares AG to which these materials relate have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. There will not be a public offering of securities in the United States. Neither the US Securities and Exchange Commission nor any securities regulatory authority of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States has approved or disapproved of an investment in the securities or passed onG the accuracy or adequacy of the contents of this presentation. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offence in the United States.

Within the United Kingdom, investments in crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs) are classified by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as Restricted Mass Market Investments (RMMIs) and are considered high-risk and complex products. You should not invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money invested. cETNs are highly volatile, and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. These products are not covered by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) or the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).  This is not a recommendation to invest. Any investment decision should be based solely on the official offering documents of the Issuers (such as the approved base prospectus and final terms), published in accordance with applicable law.

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Nanterre, 20 October 2026

VINCI wins a contract for a data center in the Iberian Peninsula

• Construction of a cooling plant for a major data center campus
• A €165 million contract value
• Strengthening the Group’s position in the digital infrastructure portfolio

Cobra IS has been awarded a new contract for the construction of a cooling plant for a major data center campus in the Iberian Peninsula.

The project, a €165 million contract value, includes the delivery of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) installations for 126 dry coolers. They will cool the equivalent of 200 MW of computing capacity and play a critical role in keeping the campus operating reliably.

Cobra IS is currently in the process of bidding for further phases of this data center campus worth several billion euros in total.

This new contract further reinforces VINCI’s position as a strategic partner for the delivery of large-scale digital infrastructure. Driven by increasing demand for artificial intelligence, this market is booming. The VINCI Group aims at playing a key-role in this market, especially in France and some Asian countries.

VINCI’s revenue in the digital infrastructure market was €7 billion in 2025.

About VINCI
VINCI is a world leader in concessions, energy solutions and construction, employing 294,000 people in more than 120 countries. We design, finance, build and operate infrastructure and facilities that help improve daily life and mobility for all. Because we believe in all-round performance, above and beyond economic and financial results, we are committed to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. And because our projects are in the public interest, we consider that reaching out to all our stakeholders and engaging in dialogue with them is essential in the conduct of our business activities. VINCI’s ambition is to create long-term value for its customers, shareholders, employees, partners and society in general. www.vinci.com

This press release is an official information document of the VINCI Group.

PRESS CONTACT
VINCI Press Department
Tel: +33 (0)1 57 98 62 88
media.relations@vinci.com

 

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Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, announced today that it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Intelligent Customer Communication Management 2026 Vendor Assessment (IDC #US54131626, September 2026). Quadient believes its recognition as a Leader reflects the breadth, depth and proven capabilities of Quadient’s customer communications management solution, Quadient Inspire.

According to Amy Machado, research director at IDC: “As customer communications management evolves into AI-powered customer experience orchestration, Quadient differentiates through its innovation, deployment flexibility, and commitment to helping organizations deliver meaningful customer interactions. By combining AI-driven customer communications, customer journey mapping, communication design, governance, and support for SaaS, hybrid, and on-premises environments, Quadient enables enterprises to deliver personalized, compliant, and omnichannel experiences at scale. This combination of capabilities positions Quadient as a compelling choice for organizations modernizing customer communications, strengthening customer engagement, and accelerating digital transformation.”

Quadient Inspire covers the full communications lifecycle across digital, interactive, print and forms-based experiences from a single platform, with integrated journey mapping and AI capabilities that help users create and optimize content, streamline workflows, enhance personalization and strengthen governance. With its any-prem strategy, Quadient gives customers the flexibility to deploy on-premises, on IaaS, on PaaS or as SaaS, and change their deployment model without the complexity of migrating to a different platform.

The IDC MarketScape noted Quadient’s key strengths, including “Support resources: Customers we spoke with gave Quadient high marks for its support, including technical support and ongoing communication. Quadient fosters an active user community through extensive support resources, including access to samples, sandboxes, reference applications, and training.”

“I believe being named a Leader by IDC MarketScape reflects our commitment to helping organizations connect data, governance and AI on a single platform to create hyper-personalized communications that are easier to manage,” said Lilac Schoenbeck, senior vice president, product for Quadient Digital. “In today’s world, the ability to execute is what turns vision into meaningful customer outcomes. We believe this recognition underscores the breadth and depth of Quadient’s ability to deliver for customers today, while continuing to invest in the innovations that will drive future success.”

To learn more about Quadient Inspire, visit www.quadient.com/en-us/customer-communications.

About IDC MarketScape

IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.

About Quadient
Quadient designs and builds human-centered, AI-driven automation solutions for business communications. Our software empowers hundreds of thousands of customers to create, deliver, and manage world-class communications with speed and ease. From financial automation and customer communications to mail and parcel management, Quadient reduces friction and waste so customers can focus on growth and customer connections. Quadient is listed on Euronext Paris (QDT) and part of the CAC® Mid & Small and CAC Technology indexes. Make room for the remarkable at quadient.com.

Contacts
Joe Scolaro, Quadient
+1 203-301-3673
j.scolaro@quadient.com  

Kaitlynn Cooney, Walker Sands   
PR Director   
quadientpr@walkersands.com   

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InstallatørGruppen Switzerland announces the acquisition of Steinmann Haustechnik AG, headquartered in Baar (Canton of Zug). With the acquisition, InstallatørGruppen expands its presence in the economically strong Central Switzerland region and increases the number of group members in Switzerland to 6 companies.

Steinmann Haustechnik AG looks back on a company history spanning over 140 years and is a recognised specialist in plumbing and heating installations in the region. The family business was founded in 1881 and generates annual revenues of over CHF 12 million (DKK 96 million).

Steinmann Haustechnik AG will continue to operate under its own name and will be led by Philippe Steinmann, owner-manager in the fifth family generation. At his side is his wife Katja Steinmann as Head of Administration.

Owner-manager Philippe Steinmann explains that Steinmann Haustechnik AG is a company that has always distinguished itself through its innovative strength and forward-looking approach. It was with this in mind that the entrepreneur decided to join InstallatørGruppen: “For 145 years, the Steinmann name has stood for quality craftsmanship in Central Switzerland. With InstallatørGruppen, we gain access to a strong network and new resources. This creates security for our employees and customers and opens up additional long-term perspectives for us.”

Andreas Weiss, CEO of InstallatørGruppen Switzerland, adds: “With Steinmann Haustechnik AG, we are gaining a family business with deep roots in Central Switzerland and an impressive, long-standing track record. To be able to welcome a company with such a long-standing tradition into our group is an honour and reinforces our commitment to combining the strengths of local entrepreneurship with the benefits of group membership.”

Including one previously announced transaction in Denmark, subject to regulatory approval, the total number of acquisitions across Denmark and Switzerland would increase to 50.

The acquisition does not change InstallatørGruppen’s financial outlook for 2026, as most recently confirmed in the interim report for the first half of 2026.

Contact details
Head of Communications
Morten Reedtz Kjellev
+45 2921 6999
mk@i-g.dk

Head of M&A and Investor Relations 
Maximillian Hjorth Beste
+45 2899 2846
mhb@i-g.dk

About InstallatørGruppen
InstallatørGruppen is a leading provider of multi-disciplinary technical installation services in Denmark and Switzerland. The Group comprises independent companies with a strong local presence and in-depth technical expertise. The companies within the Group offer solutions in the fields of plumbing, heating, ventilation/air conditioning, refrigeration and electrical systems, as well as in selected specialist areas such as sprinkler systems, energy optimisation, building automation, fibre-optic infrastructure and solar panel installations. The Group’s aim is to be a preferred partner for its customers in implementing the energy transition. InstallatørGruppen is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen.

Presentation highlights new translational data evaluating plasma NfL and GFAP as biomarkers of neuroaxonal injury and neuroinflammation

ZUG, Switzerland, October 20, 2026 — Oculis Holding AG (Nasdaq: OCS / XICE: OCS) (“Oculis”), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on breakthrough innovations to address significant unmet medical needs in neuro-ophthalmology, today announced that new biomarker data from the Phase 2 ACUITY trial of Privosegtor will be featured in a late-breaking session at the 10^th Joint ACTRIMS-ECTRIMS Meeting (MSToronto 2026), on October 21-23, 2026, in Toronto, Canada.

The presentation will unveil new analyses evaluating circulating neuroaxonal and neuroinflammatory biomarkers, specifically plasma neurofilament light chain (NfL) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), in patients with acute optic neuritis (ON). These translational endpoints provide critical insight into acute central nervous system injury cascades and the biological rationale underlying neuroprotection.

The presentation will provide congress attendees, clinical investigators, members of the neuro-ophthalmology and multiple sclerosis communities with an opportunity to hear directly from Professor Céline Louapre, the principal investigator of the ACUITY Phase 2 trial, and discuss the new findings during the session.

Details of Oculis’ presentation at the ACTRIMS-ECTRIMS joint meeting are as follows:

Presentation: Effect of Privosegtor on Plasma Neurofilament-Light and Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Levels in the Phase 2 ACUITY Trial in Optic Neuritis
Presenter: Céline Louapre, M.D., Ph.D., Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital
Session: Late Breaking Abstracts
Presentation ID: P1507
Date/Time: Thursday, October 22, 2026; 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. EDT
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre

“Optic neuritis and demyelinating relapses represent a high-stakes clinical race against permanent neuro-axonal loss and irreversible functional deficits such as visual impairments,” said Riad Sherif, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Oculis. “With no approved neuroprotective therapies currently available to protect retinal ganglion cells and their axons, which transmit visual signals from the eye to the brain, deep translational analyses are vital to advancing care. At ECTRIMS, Professor Céline Louapre will present objective plasma biomarker readouts from the Phase 2 ACUITY trial, offering key insights into the biological pathways of optic neuritis and the neuroprotective potential of Privosegtor. We invite the international clinical and scientific community to join us for this late-breaking presentation as we work to advance the next frontier of neuroprotection.”

Following the successful Phase 2 ACUITY trial, Privosegtor was granted Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA and Priority Medicines (PRIME) designation from the EMA.  Oculis’ PIONEER (Privosegtor Investigation in Optic Neuropathies Efficacy Evaluation Research) program includes two registrational trials evaluating Privosegtor in patients with optic neuritis. The first trial, PIONEER-1, is currently enrolling patients with acute-onset ON across a broad population, including individuals with and without multiple sclerosis. Oculis plans to file an IND for Privosegtor in acute MS relapses. The Company will host an R&D Day on December 8, 2026, to provide updates on its differentiated late-stage pipeline, including Privosegtor and Licaminlimab.

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About Privosegtor
Privosegtor, a novel peptoid small-molecule candidate that crosses the blood-brain and retinal barriers, has the potential to become the first neuroprotective therapy for optic neuritis (ON) and other neuro-ophthalmic and neuro-axonal diseases. Positive results from the ACUITY Phase 2 trial showed Privosegtor’s neuroprotective potential, as evidenced by improved visual function, corroborated by anatomical preservation of the retina, including the GCIPL and RNFL layers, and reduced neurofilament levels in the blood after an acute episode of optic neuritis. Consistent results were observed in animal models of glaucoma, optic neuritis, and multiple sclerosis (MS), where Privosegtor preserved retinal ganglion cells and was associated with improvements in mobility (clinical function disability) in the MS model.

Privosegtor has received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Priority Medicines (PRIME) designation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as well as Orphan Drug designation from both the FDA and the EMA for ON. Privosegtor is currently being evaluated in Oculis’ PIONEER (Privosegtor Investigation in Optic Neuropathies Efficacy Evaluation Research) program, which includes two registrational trials in ON and one registrational trial in non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Building on the ACUITY Phase 2 dataset in ON and constructive FDA pre-IND feedback, Oculis is also planning an IND submission for Privosegtor for the treatment of acute MS relapses.

Privosegtor is an investigational drug and has not received regulatory approval for commercial use in any country.

About Optic Neuritis

Optic Neuritis (ON) is a rare condition characterized by an acute inflammation of the optic nerve that can lead to permanent visual impairment. It affects up to 8 in 100,000 people worldwide with a U.S. annual incidence estimated to be >30,000 and often represents the first sign of multiple sclerosis^1,2. It mainly occurs in adults between the age of 20 and 40 years and is more frequent in women (2:1)³. ON is a type of neuropathy (nerve disease) that happens when acute inflammation of the optic nerve affects the signals traveling from the eyes through the brain, causing pain, vision loss and other symptoms. The cells that make up the optic nerve have a lipid protective coating called a myelin sheath, which is preferentially damaged in ON. Without myelin, the optic nerve cells can’t send signals properly and axons can be irreversibly lost. To date there is no specific therapy approved for acute optic neuritis and the unmet needs remain for therapies that can prevent vision loss after an acute episode by reducing nerve cell permanent damage or death.

About Oculis

Oculis is a global biopharmaceutical company (Nasdaq: OCS; XICE: OCS) focused on breakthrough innovations to address significant unmet medical needs in neuro-ophthalmology. Oculis’ highly differentiated late-stage clinical pipeline focuses on two core product candidates. Privosegtor is a breakthrough neuroprotective candidate in the PIONEER program, which consists of studies intended to support registration plans for treatment of optic neuropathies, including optic neuritis (ON) and non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Privosegtor also has potential to be developed for additional indications in other neuro-ophthalmic and neuro-axonal diseases. Licaminlimab is a novel, topical anti-TNFα in a registrational trial, and is being developed with a genotype-based approach for treating patients with dry eye disease (DED). Headquartered in Switzerland with operations in the U.S., Iceland and Switzerland, Oculis is led by an experienced management team with a successful track record and supported by leading international healthcare investors.
           
For more information, please visit: www.oculis.com

Oculis Contact
Ms. Sylvia Cheung, CFO
sylvia.cheung@oculis.com
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Investor Relations
LifeSci Advisors
Corey Davis, Ph.D.
cdavis@lifesciadvisors.com

Media Relations
ICR Healthcare
Amber Fennell
oculis@icrhealthcare.com

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements and information. For example, statements regarding the potential benefits of the Company’s product candidates, including the potential for Privosegtor to become the first neuroprotection therapy for optic neuritis and its potential broad applicability across neurology, including in acute MS relapses, the initiation, enrollment, timing, progress and results of current and future clinical trials, Oculis’ research and development programs, regulatory and business strategy; Oculis’ future development plans; the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals; and statements about market opportunity, are forward-looking. All forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Oculis and its management, are inherently uncertain and are inherently subject to risks, variability, and contingencies, many of which are beyond Oculis’ control. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, assurance, prediction or definitive statement of a fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Results of earlier stage clinical trials may not be replicated in subsequent clinical trials. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expected and/or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of Oculis, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of Oculis’ annual report on Form 20-F and any other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of these documents are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. Oculis undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

References:

1. Martínez-Lapiscina EH, et al. (2014): Is the incidence of optic neuritis rising? Evidence from an epidemiological study in Barcelona (Spain) 2008-2012. J Neurol. 2014 Apr; 261(4): 759-767.
2. Pérez-Cambrodí RJ, Gómez-Hurtado Cubillana A, Merino-Suárez ML, Piñero-Llorens DP, Laria-Ochaita C. Optic neuritis in pediatric population: a review in current tendencies of diagnosis and management. J Optom. 2014 Jul-Sep;7(3):125-30. 
3. Sing Hayreh S. (2008): Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy: natural history of visual outcome. Ophthalmology. 2088 Feb;115(2):298-305.