Author: Ravi Shankar

• Intersected a new mineralized structure above previously defined zones
• Drilling identifies additional porphyry mineralization immediately below previously defined zones
• Drilling extends current mineralized zone 25 metres up-dip

TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthWest Copper Corp. (“NorthWest” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: NWST) is pleased to announce assay results from three additional drill holes in the Western Zone at its 100% owned Kwanika project in British Columbia. These holes form part of the Company’s recently completed 2026 drill program, which comprised 43 holes totalling 12,291 metres. The results achieved the program’s main objectives by confirming geological and grade continuity across the Western Zone while reducing drill hole spacing to approximately 50 metres to support increased confidence in the classification of future mineral resource updates.

The results demonstrate strong copper-gold mineralization over significant widths in the Western Zone. Highlights include drill hole K-26-346, which intersected 110.0 metres (estimated true width of 84.3 metres) grading 0.64% copper and 1.10 g/t gold (1.86% copper equivalent (“CuEq”)), including 39.8 metres grading 2.53% CuEq and 16.1 metres grading 4.37% CuEq.

The drilling also incrementally extended higher grade mineralized Unit 1 up-dip and confirmed persistent palladium enrichment in higher-grade Unit 2. Importantly, drilling intersected a new mineralized structure above previously defined mineralized zones, grading 1.07% CuEq over 30 metres, and identified an additional primary porphyry mineralized zone immediately below previously defined mineralized structures, highlighting further expansion potential at Kwanika.

Western Zone Drill Hole Highlights:

K-26-346: 110.0 metres of 0.64% Cu and 1.10 g/t Au (1.86% CuEq) from 378.0 metres

K-26-259: 115.1 metres of 0.42% Cu and 0.69 g/t Au (1.19% CuEq) from 406.9 metres

K-26-264: 50.9 metres of 0.38% Cu and 0.73 g/t Au (1.19% CuEq) from 487.0 metres        

Paul Olmsted, CEO of NorthWest stated: “These results continue to demonstrate the consistency and quality of the Kwanika mineralized system with additional expansion potential opportunities identified. With results now reported from 14 of the 43 holes completed in the 2026 program, we are making meaningful progress toward increasing confidence in the classification of the existing mineral resource while identifying prospects to create additional value through refinements of known mineralized structures. The broad distribution of mineralization across the Pit, North Pit Extension and Western Zones reinforces our belief in the scale and potential of the Kwanika system. We look forward to reporting the remaining assay results and assessing their potential impact on the ongoing work on the Preliminary Economic Assessment.”

2026 Kwanika Exploration Program

With the three holes reported in this release, the Company has now reported results from 14 of the 43 holes completed during the 2026 Kwanika drill program, which totaled 12,291 metres. Collar locations for the holes of the 2026 drill program are presented in Figure 1, along with the location of the cross section (351325 E) containing the holes reported in this release.

Figure 1: Kwanika Central 2026 drill hole location map

Geoff Chinn, VP Business Development and Exploration added: “The three new holes on Section 351325 E succeeded in improving the grade and geological continuity of the Western Zone, while reducing drill hole spacing to about 50 metres. The geology model is performing well in the context of this new information. We are excited by the unexpected intersection above Unit 1 in hole K-26-264 and the new information it provides on the northern portion of the Western Zone. Equally positive are the extension of mineralization below Unit 2 in K-26-346 and the up-dip extension of Unit 1, as well as the persistence of palladium in Unit 2 down-dip. These results strengthen our understanding of the Western Zone and highlight opportunities to extend mineralization.”

Kwanika Exploration Drill Hole Summaries

Results of three drill holes are presented on cross-section 351325 E (Figure 2) with mineralized intersections listed in Table 1 and collar locations provided in Table 2. The cross-section is located in the Western Zone. The holes were designed to infill an area previously tested by low angle to mineralization to improve geological and grade continuity by reducing drill hole spacing to approximately 50 metres to support Indicated classification. A summary of the geological aspects of holes is presented below.

Figure 2: Cross-Section 351325 E showing 2026 drill results with blue hole traces

Western Zone:

Hole K-26-259 was drilled with HQ to 201 metres and NQ sized core and sampled on 2-metre intervals from half sawn core and drilled on 0° azimuth at a -90° dip to a depth of 576 metres.

After 24 metres of overburden the hole intersected post-mineralization Cretaceous sediments to 369 metres then a maroon-green hematite altered tectonic breccia to 375 metres, and a hematite-chlorite altered maroon porphyritic monzodiorite dyke to 407 metres. This was followed by a mineralized light beige potassic altered and fractured porphyritic monzonite with dismembered early quartz veins to 530 metres (Comps 1, 2, and 3). Higher-grade Au Unit 2 is identified by its higher palladium content (Comp 3). The interval ends in wider quartz-pyrite veins and increased amounts of massive irregular calcite and anhydrite veins. Monzonite continues and is gradually increasing dark green propylitic mottled alteration hosting abundant fine grained disseminated pyrite dominating over early quartz veins mineralization (Comp 4). The hole ends in low-grade copper-gold mineralization.

Hole K-26-264 was drilled with HQ to 335 metres and NQ sized core and sampled on 2-metre intervals from half sawn core and drilled on 0° azimuth at a -90° dip to a depth of 650 metres.

After 27 metres of overburden the hole intersected post-mineralization Cretaceous sediments to 340 metres then a maroon-green hematite altered tectonic breccia to 345 metres and a propylitic altered fractured dark green porphyritic diorite hoisting finely disseminated pyrite and dismembered early pyrite-magnetite quartz veins to 379 metres. This was followed by a sericite altered porphyritic dyke to 383 metres and a wide potassic and propylitic altered fault zone with vein hosted pyrite and dismembered early quartz veins to 401 metres. An unexpected, mineralized intersection of mottled maroon-green potassic and porphyritic monzonite was encountered to 442 metres (Comp 5 and 6) hosting both disseminated and quartz vein sulphides with thicker veins occurring at 412 metres, representing a new mineralized structure to follow-up. Dark green propylitic altered porphyritic monzodiorite continues to 473 metres that was crosscut by an orange potassic altered porphyritic late dyke to 482 metres. A mineralized fractured propylitic altered green-orange monzonite continued to 538 metres (Comp 7 and 8) with mineralization hosted mostly in early quartz veins. Mineralization is truncated by a light grey-pink porphyritic late dyke to 547 metres. A coherent sericite-chlorite altered pink to green to light tan monzonite continues to 584 metres hosting a quartz stockwork followed by a light tan to green porphyritic dyke to 602 metres and a weakly mineralized dacite dyke to 607 metres, where mineralization continues in a propylitic altered light tan to green monzonite continued to 623 metres, including elevated palladium values (Comp 9). Low-grade mineralization picks up again in coherent potassic altered locally salt and pepper textured monzodiorite with planer to irregular continuous quartz veins and lightly disseminated pyrite including elevated palladium values (Comps 10). The hole helps define the north potion of the Western Zone mineralized units and demonstrates the continuity of palladium enriched intervals correlated to Unit 2.

Hole K-26-346 was drilled with HQ to 150 metres and NQ sized core and sampled on 2-metre intervals from half sawn core and drilled on 170° azimuth at a -80° dip to a depth of 501 metres.

After 24 metres of overburden the hole intersected post-mineralization Cretaceous sediments to 377 metres then a tectonic breccia to 378 metres and a mineralized hematite altered maroon and light tan porphyritic monzonite to 409 metres, including two well mineralized intervals (Comp 12 and 13) hosted in dismembered early quartz stockwork. Mineralized monzonite is followed by a sericite altered light tan to medium grey mottled porphyritic late dyke to 414 metres. Mineralized monzonite continued on the other side of this dyke to the end of the hole and includes a two of mineralized intervals (Comps 14 and 15), including, a palladium enriched interval between 412 and 454 metres, consistent with Unit 2 and a well mineralized interval between 458 and 478 metres hosted in a coherent primary porphyry mineralization.

Section Summary: The drilling on Section 351325 E provided high-angle drill intersections that improve the geological and grade continuity in the Western Zone. The intersections demonstrate the continuity of Units 1 and 2, the persistence of palladium enrichment in Unit 2, a new mineralized structure in hole K-26-264, the up-dip extension of Unit 1 in K-26-346 and the expansion of low-grade below Unit 2 associated with Unit 16.

Table 1: Drill Results in this News Release^{1 2}

Comp	Hole	From	To	Length	Area	Cu	Au	Ag	Pd	CuEq	True Width	Mineralized
#		(m)	(m)	(m)		(%)	(g/t)	(g/t)	(g/t)	(%)	Est. (m)	Unit
1	K-26-259	406.9	522.0	115.1	Western	0.42	0.69	1.70	0.03	1.19	74.0
2	Including	406.9	461.0	54.1	Western	0.67	0.90	2.39	0.01	1.66	34.8	Higher-Grade Au 1
3	And	476.0	516.0	40.0	Western	0.24	0.59	1.34	0.05	0.89	25.7	Higher-Grade Au 2
4	K-26-259	554.0	576.0	22.0	Western	0.27	0.23	1.55	0.01	0.54	14.1
5	K-26-264	411.0	441.0	30.0	Western	0.50	0.51	1.82	0.01	1.07	19.3	New Structure
6	Including	411.0	429.0	18.0	Western	0.57	0.78	1.74	0.01	1.42	11.6	New Structure
7	K-26-264	487.0	537.9	50.9	Western	0.38	0.73	2.22	0.01	1.19	32.7	Higher-Grade Au 1
8	Including	503.0	537.9	34.9	Western	0.44	0.94	2.57	0.01	1.48	22.4	Higher-Grade Au 1
9	K-26-264	601.8	612.4	10.6	Western	0.15	0.56	0.83	0.04	0.76	6.8	Higher-Grade Au 2
10	K-26-264	638.0	647.0	9.0	Western	0.25	0.55	1.10	0.08	0.85	5.8	Higher-Grade Au 2
11	K-26-346	378.0	488.0	110.0	Western	0.64	1.10	3.11	0.06	1.86	84.3
12	Including	378.0	388.0	10.0	Western	0.34	0.50	2.32	0.01	0.90	7.7	Cu-Ox 15
13	And	392.5	408.6	16.1	Western	1.08	3.03	4.23	0.05	4.37	12.3	Higher-Grade Au 1
14	And	414.2	454.0	39.8	Western	1.01	1.37	4.32	0.13	2.53	30.5	Higher-Grade Au 2
15	And	458.0	478.0	20.0	Western	0.34	0.46	2.33	0.01	0.87	15.3	Cu-Au Porphyry 16?

Table 2: Drill Collar Information³

Hole	Collar X	Collar Y	Collar Z	Collar Azimuth	Collar Dip	Final Length	Core Size
K-26-259	351325	6156207	1002	0	-90	576	HQ, NQ
K-26-264	351325	6156260	1012	0	-90	650	HQ, NQ
K-26-346	351325	6156208	1002	170	-80	501	HQ, NQ

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Drilling at Kwanika in 2026 was designed and supervised by NorthWest and implemented by InData Geoscience with assay QA/QC checks by Explore Geosolutions. Samples were collected, tracked and an external QA/QC program was implemented using coarse blanks and certified prepared blanks and standards to monitor analytical accuracy and precision. The samples were sealed on site and shipped to Activation Laboratories Ltd. (“Actlabs”) in Kamloops, BC. The laboratory’s internal quality control system complies with global certifications for quality ISO 17025. Drill core samples were analyzed using a combination of Actlabs multi-element 1F2 analysis for low level concentrations (4-Acid Digestion, ICP-OES) and the 8-4 Acid ICP-OES analysis for higher level concentrations (4-Acid Digestion, ICP-OES with automatic over limits for base metals and silver). Gold, platinum and palladium assaying was completed with 1C-OES method, using a 30-gram fire assay with ICP finish analysis. In addition, about 5% of the sample pulps are re-assayed at a secondary laboratory to confirm reproducibility and check for bias.

Technical aspects of this news release have been reviewed, verified, and approved by Geoff Chinn, P.Geo., VP Business Development and Exploration for NorthWest, who is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About NorthWest:

NorthWest is a copper-gold exploration and development company with a pipeline of advanced and early-stage projects in British Columbia, including Kwanika-Stardust, Lorraine-Top Cat and East Niv. With a robust portfolio in an established mining jurisdiction, NorthWest is well positioned to participate fully in strengthening global copper and gold markets. The Company is committed to responsible mineral exploration, working collaboratively with First Nations to help ensure future development incorporates stewardship best practices and respects traditional land use. Additional information can be found on the Company’s website at www.northwestcopper.ca.

On Behalf of NorthWest
“Paul Olmsted”
CEO, NorthWest Copper

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All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, constitutes forward-looking information. Although NorthWest believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information and/or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information since NorthWest can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information, including the risks, uncertainties and other factors identified in NorthWest’s periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Forward-looking information are subject to business and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results of operations to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from NorthWest’s expectations include risks associated with the business of NorthWest; risks related to reliance on technical information provided by NorthWest; risks related to exploration and potential development of the Company’s mineral properties; business and economic conditions in the mining industry generally; fluctuations in commodity prices and currency exchange rates; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results and the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits; the need for cooperation of government agencies and First Nation groups in the exploration and development of properties and the issuance of required permits; the need to obtain additional financing to develop properties and uncertainty as to the availability and terms of future financing; the possibility of delay in exploration or development programs and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time and additional risks identified in NorthWest’s filings with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR+ in Canada (available at www.sedarplus.com). 

Forward-looking information is based on estimates and opinions of management at the date the information is made. NorthWest does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable securities laws. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

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1} Estimated true widths based on collar azimuth and dip and the average dip of the mineralized zone
² CuEq assumes metal prices of $3,100/oz gold, $4.50/lb copper, $36/oz silver and $1,100/oz palladium metal recoveries of 96% gold, 90% copper, 96% silver, 0% palladium and calculated as follows: Cu +100* ( (Au /31.1035 * Au Price * Au Rec) / (Cu Price * 2204.62 * Cu Rec) + (Ag /31.1035 * Ag Price * Ag Rec) / (Cu Price*2204.62 * Cu Rec) + (Pd /31.1035 * Pd Price * Pd Rec) / (Cu Price*2204.62 * Cu Rec))
³ Collar coordinates reference UTM Zone 10N NAD83.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Creatd, Inc. (OTCQB: CRTD) today announced that its application for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market has been successfully submitted. Nasdaq has assigned a listing analyst to the application, giving Creatd a point of contact for follow-up dialogue and application materials as the review progresses.

“We have been working toward this step for a number of years, and submitting the Nasdaq application and receiving a listing analyst assignment are meaningful milestones in that process. We thank the shareholders who have continued to believe in us, our business partners and team who have worked tirelessly to reach this point. We will continue to keep the investor community up to date as the review progresses,” said Jeremy Frommer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Creatd, Inc.

The application remains subject to Nasdaq’s review and the satisfaction of applicable listing requirements. The submission and assignment are process milestones, not approval of the application or a decision to list Creatd’s securities. There can be no assurance that the application will be approved or that Creatd will satisfy all requirements.

Creatd has been working toward a national exchange listing through a staged process focused on reporting, governance and operating readiness. The Company will continue to provide updates as material steps in the process are completed.

About Creatd, Inc.
Creatd, Inc. (OTCQB: CRTD) is a company focused on technology-enabled businesses, digital media properties, and intellectual property assets. Through its operating subsidiaries and strategic investments, the Company develops and supports opportunities for creators, entrepreneurs, and emerging growth initiatives.

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Winter Park, Florida, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tron Inc. (Nasdaq: TRON), the largest publicly traded holder of TRON (TRX) tokens, today provided an update on its TRON network integration initiatives.

Strong community support in token delegation has elevated the company’s Super Representative (SR) node to No. 1 in the current rankings, with approximately 3.71 billion delegated TRX tokens as of October 21, 2026, underscoring rapid growth since its official SR election earlier this month.

To further broaden recurring on-chain revenues and deepen its integration with the Tron Network infrastructure, Tron Inc. intends to operate multiple nodes leveraging its proven technical framework.

These steps come as the TRON network experiences rapid growth in stablecoin activity, now hosting over $94 billion or more than 50% of global USDT stablecoin circulation and reinforcing its position as the leading settlement protocol for on-chain payments.

“Our rising SR rank reflects a strong vote of confidence by the Tron community that positions us to increase participation in the TRON ecosystem and expand revenue streams through further infrastructure integration,” said Rich Miller, Tron Inc. CEO.

About Tron Inc.

Tron Inc. is a publicly traded company pioneering integrated treasury strategies. As the public company with the largest TRON (TRX) tokens holdings, Tron Inc. is committed to transparency, and the adoption of decentralized finance for long-term value creation. In addition, through its wholly owned subsidiary, the Company designs, develops, and manufactures custom merchandise which includes toys and souvenirs for the world’s largest theme parks and other entertainment venues. Many of the Company’s products are based on award winning multi-billion-dollar entertainment franchises that are featured in popular movies and books. The products are distributed worldwide at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Universal Parks and Destinations, United Parks and Resorts SeaWorld, Six Flags and other attractions.

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As digital threats grow more sophisticated, Cyabra continues to help governments and enterprises detect coordinated manipulation and protect digital trust.

New York, NY, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Cyabra, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYAB) (“Cyabra“ or the ”Company“), an artificial intelligence (“AI“)-powered platform that helps governments and enterprises detect coordinated manipulation and protect digital trust, today announced it has been named a “Sample Vendor” in 10 separate 2026 Gartner Hype Cycle reports[1]. The citations span Digital Banking Transformation, Generative AI, AI Governance, Life Science Enterprise Technologies, Artificial Intelligence in Insurance, AI in Supply Chain, Digital Marketing, Intelligent Health, Public Safety and Law Enforcement, and Emerging Technologies.[2]

Across these reports, Cyabra is named under two categories: TrustOps, cited in the Digital Banking Transformation, Artificial Intelligence in Insurance, and Digital Marketing reports. Disinformation Security, cited in the Generative AI, AI Governance, Life Science Enterprise Technologies, AI in Supply Chain, Intelligent Health, Public Safety and Law Enforcement, and Emerging Technologies reports

Cyabra believes its inclusion across two related categories in 10 unrelated industry reports reflects the breadth of demand for coordinated manipulation and authenticity detection as organizations across sectors confront synthetic and inauthentic activity online.

In its Hype Cycle for Digital Marketing, 2026, Gartner assigns the TrustOps category a benefit rating of ”Transformational”, its highest benefit rating, with mainstream adoption expected within two to five years. In its Hype Cycle for AI Governance, 2026, Gartner assigns the Disinformation Security category a benefit rating of ”High”, with mainstream adoption expected within five to ten years. Cyabra believes this reflects a broader shift, as organizations move from treating online manipulation as a communications afterthought to a core operational and governance risk.

Cyabra was recognized as a Market Shaper in the inaugural 2026 Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant™ for Narrative Intelligence – Startup Vendors. Cyabra’s full announcement of that recognition is available here. Cyabra believes its inclusion in these reports, together with its recognition in the Emerging Market Quadrant™, reflects both the breadth and depth of the market’s shift toward evidence-based authenticity and coordination detection.

Independent of Gartner’s research, Cyabra believes it is well positioned to serve this expanding market. The Company’s platform analyzes actors, behaviors, and content across digital channels to identify coordinated inauthentic activity and translate it into evidence-based action, and Cyabra has continued to expand its footprint across regulated industries, government agencies, and global enterprises.

“Being named a Sample Vendor across ten Gartner Hype Cycle reports this year is the kind of signal our investors and the broader market watch closely. We believe that it points to a category that’s expanding well beyond any single industry, at a moment when enterprise and government investment in this space is accelerating,” said Dan Brahmy, Co-Founder and CEO of Cyabra.

“What this tells the organizations we talk to is that coordinated manipulation isn’t a problem they can defer. It’s become a cross-functional risk that communications, security, and risk teams all now must plan for”, said David Low, Cyabra’s Chief Marketing Officer.

Gartner Diclaimer:

Gartner, Emerging Market Quadrant for Narrative Intelligence — Startup Vendors, 26 June 2026, Alfredo Ramirez IV, Apeksha Kaushik, Akif Khan, Amber Boyes, David Senf

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[1]: GARTNER and Hype Cycle are registered trademarks and service marks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved.

[2] GARTNER Hype Cycle citations:

     1.     Gartner, Hype Cycle for Digital Banking Transformation, 2026, Alistair Newton, 14 June 2026
     2.     Gartner, Hype Cycle for Generative AI, 2026, Arun Chandrasekaran, 19 May 2026
     3.     Gartner, Hype Cycle for AI Governance, 2026, Svetlana Sicular, 20 July 2026
     4.     Gartner, Hype Cycle for Life Science Enterprise Technologies, 2026, Evun Wyer, 27 May 2026
     5.     Gartner, Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence in Insurance, 2026, Kimberly Harris-Ferrante, 15 June 2026
    6.     Gartner, Hype Cycle for AI in Supply Chain, 2026, Christian Titze, 23 July 2026
    7.     Gartner, Hype Cycle for Digital Marketing, 2026, Claudia Ratterman and Eric Schmitt, 9 July 2026 (ID G00850565)
    8.     Gartner, Hype Cycle for Intelligent Health, 2026, Faith Adams, 10 June 2026
    9.     Gartner, Hype Cycle for Public Safety and Law Enforcement, 2026, Mike Shevlin, Cesar Lozada, and Michael Berkholtz, 2 August 2026 (ID G00846318)
    10.  Gartner, Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2026, Christian Stephan, 22 July 2026

About Cyabra

Cyabra is an AI-powered narrative intelligence company that helps national security and defense organizations, government agencies, brands, communications agencies, and global enterprises restore trust and authenticity online by analyzing manipulated content, coordinated behaviors, and inauthentic actors. The platform helps teams understand who is operating, how activity is amplified, and where coordinated activity is shaping perception, translating evidence into clear mitigation steps. By reducing ambiguity and misdirected response, Cyabra enables proportionate, evidence-led action when clarity matters most.

For more information, visit www.cyabra.com.

Contact:

Investors: ir@cyabra.com

Media: pr@cyabra.com

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical statements of fact and statements regarding Cyabra’s intent, belief, or expectations, including, but not limited to, statements regarding Cyabra’s future results of operations and financial position, planned products and services, business strategy and plans, market size and growth opportunities, competitive position and market trends. Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words, including ”may”, ”should”, ”expect”, ”intend”, ”will”, ”estimate”, ”anticipate”, ”believe”, ”predict”, ”plan”, ”targets”, ”projects”, ”could”, ”would”, ”continue”, ”forecast“ or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar expressions. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses its beliefs regarding the growing relevance of coordinated manipulation and authenticity detection across industries, the anticipated growth and adoption of related technologies, the significance of Gartner’s research and the Company’s inclusion therein, the expected expansion of market demand and investment in this area, and the Company’s belief that it is well positioned to capitalize on emerging market opportunities and serve government and enterprise customers. These statements relate to future events and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include those set forth in Cyabra’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Cyabra undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Hong Kong, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Luda Technology Group Limited (NYSE American: LUD) (the “Company” or “Luda Technology”), a manufacturer and trader of stainless steel and carbon steel flanges and fittings products, today announced its entry into the Mongolia-China coal trading business. The Company has entered into agreements with two customers in the Chinese market for the supply of, in aggregate, 440,000 metric tons of Mongolian thermal coal over one year, comprising of 220,000 metric tons per customer. For each customer, the commitments cover 20,000 metric tons to be supplied through November 30, 2026, and an additional 200,000 metric tons through October 14, 2027. These agreements mark the Company’s expansion into commodity trading and provide the foundation for a broader long-term strategy focused on energy, metals, and marketable mineral products.

To support and meet these customer commitments, Luda has also entered into a supply agreement with a Mongolian company to source thermal coal originating from Tsogttsetsii, South Gobi Province, Mongolia. Luda will act as the trading intermediary between the Mongolian supplier and the two customers in China. Together, the purchase and sale agreements establish quantity commitments from both supplier and buyer but do not fix a unit price or total contract value. Pricing is subject to market conditions and confirmation before payment and shipment of each ordered batch. Through the initial customer agreements, Luda aims to establish procedures for quality testing, weight verification, and settlements to provide an operational framework for these trading activities.

Luda views its entry into the coal trading business as the first step in developing a broader, cross-border commodity trading platform. The Company intends to leverage capabilities developed through the execution of the agreements, including sourcing, quality control, logistics coordination, cross-border transaction management, and customer relationships to support the future growth and expansion of its commodity trading operations. Over time, Luda plans to evaluate opportunities across a wider range of energy, metals, and mineral commodities, including fluorspar, tungsten, iron ore and copper products. Any expansion beyond coal will depend on market demand, supplier relationships, financing requirements, regulatory considerations, and transaction economics. The Company has not yet entered into definitive agreements for these additional products unless otherwise announced.

Ma Biu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Luda Technology Group, commented: “Our entry into the Mongolia-China coal trading business represents an important first step in establishing our commodity trading business and is intended to further diversify revenue streams beyond our core operations. Our immediate focus is successful execution of the contracted coal volumes, disciplined risk management, and building a reliable and foundational operating platform that can scale beyond coal trading. As we begin developing the necessary commercial relationships, we intend to evaluate opportunities to expand into additional energy, metals, and mineral commodities that can complement our trading operations and capabilities. Our objective is to build a diversified commodity trading business through carefully selected transactions supported by market demand and sound commercial fundamentals.”

About Luda Technology Group Limited

Luda Technology Group Limited is a manufacturer and trader of stainless steel and carbon steel flanges and fittings products. The Company’s history began with Luda Development Limited, incorporated in Hong Kong in 2004 and principally engaged in trading steel flanges and fittings. The Company also trades steel pipes, valves and other steel tubing products and serves customers in China and international markets. Luda is expanding its trading activities into energy, metals and mineral commodities, beginning with thermal coal, and is evaluating potential opportunities involving fluorspar, tungsten, iron ore, rare earth products and copper. For more information, please visit Luda Technology’s official website at www.ludahk.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about performance of the coal agreements, delivery timing and volumes, growth of the Mongolia-China coal trading business, future orders, expansion into other commodities, working-capital management, business strategy and future growth. Words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “objective,” “potential,” “evaluate,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would,” “pursue” and “expand” identify these statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties, including counterparty performance; commodity prices; product quality and weight verification; customer and supplier concentration in the Mongolia-China coal trading business;  the absence of fixed unit prices or total contract values for the Mongolia-China coal trading business, and the need to agree pricing for each batch; the Company’s ability to meet initial delivery commitments by November 30, 2026 in relation to the customer agreements for coal trading; cross-border transportation, border-crossing and logistics constraints between Mongolia and China; sanctions, export controls and trade restrictions; supplier reliability and customer demand; credit, payment, logistics, working-capital, financing and foreign-exchange risks; changes in trade, customs, tax, environmental and other regulatory requirements; required licenses and approvals; political and economic conditions in relevant markets; and the Company’s ability to identify and complete commercially viable transactions. Additional risks are described under ‘Item 3. Key Information—D. Risk Factors’ in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 20-F and in its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company has not entered into definitive agreements for fluorspar, tungsten, iron ore, rare earth products or copper unless otherwise announced, and there is no assurance that its evaluation of these products will result in agreements, transactions, revenue or profit. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Luda Technology Group Limited specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Luda Technology Investor Relations

Email: ir@ludahk.com

350 PARK AVENUE

66-story, 1,400 foot trophy tower will deliver more than 1.9 million square feet of world-class office space and luxury amenities – setting a new standard in New York City

Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC leases 1.05 million SF

Construction is underway

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO), Ken Griffin and Rudin today announced:

• The closing of their 350 Park Avenue joint venture with ownership comprised of 60% by an affiliate of Ken Griffin, the founder and CEO of Citadel, 36% by Vornado and 4% by Rudin;
• Execution of a 1.05 million square foot anchor tenant lease with global investment firm Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC;
• Closing of a $3.3 billion construction loan

Construction of the tower is underway.

850,000 SF in the tower’s high rise with spectacular panoramic views will be available to the market.

The loan, provided by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Bank of America, N.A., BMO Bank N.A., ING Capital LLC, PNC Bank and Standard Chartered Bank, represents a resounding vote of confidence in the state-of-the-art office tower and further solidifies Park Avenue as the world’s premier office district.

Designed by Foster + Partners, the 66-story, 1.9 million square foot tower will set a new standard for trophy office space in Manhattan.

350 Park Avenue advances the goals of the Greater East Midtown rezoning, delivering a landmark office tower and enhanced public realm in the heart of Midtown. The project will contribute a combined $150 million for the maintenance of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Saint Bartholomew’s Church through the purchase of development rights. Additionally, it will provide more than $35 million for the city’s East Midtown Public Realm Improvement Fund. 350 Park was approved through New York City’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure in September 2025.

C O N T A C T

Thomas J. Sanelli
(212) 894-7000

Certain statements contained herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They represent our intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Our future results, financial condition and business may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You can find many of these statements by looking for words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “would,” “may” or other similar expressions in this press release. For a discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements and our future results and financial condition, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Currently, some of the factors are interest rate fluctuations and the effects of inflation on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, operating performance and the effect that these factors have had and may continue to have on our tenants, the global, national, regional and local economies and financial markets and the real estate market in general.

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October 21st, 2026 Vilnius, Lithuania, NRD Companies, a global software development and consulting group specializing in Digital Public Infrastructure, GovTech and FinTech solutions, generated consolidated revenue of EUR 6.42 million in the first half of 2026, an increase of 15 percent compared with the same period last year. EBITDA rose by 57 percent to EUR 1.07 million, while net profit increased by 147 percent, from EUR 0.26 million to EUR 0.65 million.

The results build on strong performance in 2025, when revenue increased by 20 percent to EUR 11.93 million and adjusted EBITDA reached EUR 1.93 million. In H1 2026, gross profit rose by 27 percent to EUR 3.01 million and the adjusted EBITDA margin increased from 12.2 percent to 16.7 percent demonstrating stronger operational efficiency. The Group generated revenue in 21 countries, with markets outside Lithuania accounting for 51 percent of total revenue.

“The stronger performance reflects a combination of factors: the merger of NRD Systems and ETRONIKA, the alignment of processes and improved operating efficiency, continued technological advancement of our solutions, and the stronger reputation NRD Companies has built through successful international delivery. Together, these factors give us a more scalable platform for growth and greater capacity to serve customers across our priority sectors,” said Mindaugas Glodas, CEO of NRD Companies.

NRD Digital, formed through the merger of NRD Systems and ETRONIKA at the end of 2025, now serves as the Group’s principal technology development and implementation centre. The consolidated organization enables NRD Companies to allocate subject matter expertise more efficiently and serve customers across the public and private sectors by implementing its proprietary and tailored digital solutions.

The integration also supports consistent cybersecurity, information security, quality and environmental management practices aligned with ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. These capabilities strengthen the Group’s ability to deliver and support critical digital systems for institutions that require reliability, regulatory compliance and long-term operational continuity.

Several projects from the first half of the year demonstrate NRD Companies’ competitiveness and deep subject matter expertise in tax administration, registries and digital government. For the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, the Group advanced a Fiscalization Data Management System based on its VFDMS platform, enabling real-time validation of fiscal data and stronger tax compliance controls. In Belize, NRD Companies continued enhancing the Online Business Registration System and developing a Licensing Management Information System to streamline registration, licensing and regulatory supervision. The Group also worked with the Inter-American Development Bank and the Pan American Health Organization on the Pan-American Highway for Digital Health, which will enable secure cross-border exchange of clinical data. In Lithuania, it completed the Mano Muitinė customs services portal and delivered a Digital Transformation Strategy for the Central Project Management Agency.

The Group also introduced its External Technical Teams service, giving customers flexible access to programmers, business analysts and project management teams with subject matter expertise relevant to the systems being developed or modernized.

Looking ahead, NRD Companies will pursue two complementary growth paths: expanding its proprietary platforms and repeatable solutions, while deepening high-value advisory relationships with public institutions and regulated industries. The Group will also continue developing its international pipeline and partnerships in priority markets.

“We see governments around the globe investing in secure digital infrastructure, and we are confident in the opportunities ahead. Advancing our own platforms and solutions gives us an important competitive advantage and enables more repeatable delivery across markets. At the same time, we will continue providing high-quality GovTech consulting services, helping institutions strengthen data governance, prepare for the responsible use of artificial intelligence and modernize their digital services,” Mindaugas Glodas added.

About NRD Companies

NRD Companies is a global information technology and consulting group operating in the GovTech and FinTech sectors. The Group specializes in the governance and development of economic digital infrastructure for governments, registries, tax administrations, financial institutions and national postal services. Incorporated in Norway and headquartered in Lithuania, NRD Companies brings over 30 years of experience, employs more than 120 professionals, and has successfully delivered projects in over 60 countries worldwide.

The person authorized to provide additional information:
Kazimieras Tonkūnas
INVL Technology Managing Partner
E-mail k.tonkunas@invltechnology.lt

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Wyoming drivers can now purchase Root car insurance in minutes as the technology company continues its expansion across the United States

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), the leading technology company in car insurance, today announced that Root Insurance is now available in Wyoming, expanding its auto insurance availability to 38 states representing 81% of the U.S. population. The launch of Root Insurance in Wyoming advances the company toward its goal of providing coverage across the contiguous United States by the end of 2027.

Wyoming drivers can now get a Root car insurance quote, customize their coverage, and purchase a policy in just minutes, and manage their policy directly in the Root app. Root uses technology and data science to more precisely understand and price risk while creating a simple, digital insurance experience for customers.

“Launching in Wyoming brings us another step closer to making Root available to drivers across the country,” said Alex Timm, Root Founder and CEO. “We’ve built a technology and data science platform that allows us to enter new markets efficiently and give more consumers access to a personalized, easy insurance experience. Wyoming drivers can now get a quote and purchase coverage whenever they’re ready, making it possible to get insured and on the road the same day. We’re excited to bring that experience to more drivers as we continue expanding nationwide.”

Root car insurance is now available in Wyoming
Wyoming drivers can now shop for, purchase, and manage Root auto insurance digitally. Root offers Wyoming customers the ability to:

• Get a Root insurance quote and purchase coverage in minutes: Wyoming drivers can get a quote and purchase a policy online in just minutes.
• Customize their auto insurance coverage: Customers can select from available coverage limits and deductibles to find a policy that fits their individual needs.
• Manage their policy digitally: Root customers can access insurance documents, make policy changes, and start a claim through the Root mobile app.
• Access Root through multiple channels: Root offers insurance directly to consumers and through a growing network of independent insurance agents and distribution partners.

Root offers personal auto insurance in Wyoming, including liability, comprehensive, and collision coverage, subject to eligibility and availability.

Car insurance coverage options available in Wyoming

Root offers Wyoming drivers a range of car insurance coverage options to meet their needs and protect them on the road. Available coverages include:

• Liability Coverage: Helps pay for injuries and property damage you cause to others in an accident.
• Collision Coverage: Helps pay to repair or replace your vehicle if it’s damaged in a collision, regardless of fault.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Helps cover damage to your vehicle from events outside of collisions, including theft, vandalism, severe weather, and falling objects.

Wyoming drivers can customize their policies by selecting available coverage options, limits, and deductibles that fit their needs and budgets. Coverage options are subject to eligibility and availability.

Root expands car insurance availability to 38 states
Wyoming is the 38th state where Root offers auto insurance, following the company’s expansion into New Jersey in July 2026. With this latest launch, Root now offers car insurance in states representing 81% of the U.S. population and continues working toward its goal of expanding across the contiguous United States by the end of 2027.

Root was founded in 2015 in Columbus, Ohio, with a focus on using technology, data science, and driving behavior to improve how car insurance is priced and experienced. Its technology platform supports efficient geographic expansion and allows Root to reach customers through its direct-to-consumer channel, independent insurance agents, and distribution partners.

How to get Root car insurance in Wyoming

Wyoming drivers can get a quote and purchase coverage through the Root mobile app or by visiting the Wyoming car insurance page. Drivers can also start a quote online.

No test drive is required to purchase a Root policy in Wyoming. Eligible drivers can get a quote, select their coverage, and purchase insurance immediately through Root’s digital experience.

Coverage, discounts, and eligibility may vary. Root auto insurance in Wyoming is underwritten by Root Property & Casualty Insurance Company.

Frequently Asked Questions About Root Insurance in Wyoming

Is Root Insurance available in Wyoming?
Yes. Root Insurance is now available in Wyoming. Wyoming is the 38th state where Root offers car insurance, expanding its availability to states representing 81% of the U.S. population.

Can I get Root car insurance immediately in Wyoming?
Yes. Wyoming drivers can get a Root car insurance quote and purchase coverage immediately, without completing a test drive or waiting for a driving evaluation. Eligible drivers can purchase a policy online in just minutes.

Does Root Insurance require a test drive?
No. Root Insurance does not require a test drive to purchase car insurance. Drivers can get a quote online, customize their coverage, and purchase a policy right away.

How much can you save with Root Insurance in Wyoming?
Safe drivers who switch to Root Insurance can save up to $1,300 annually, subject to driving behaviors and chosen coverage levels.*

*Potential annual savings based on survey of actual customers who purchased a new Root policy in active markets between February 2025 – February 2026 and reported savings; changes in coverage levels not evaluated. Potential savings will vary.

What types of car insurance coverage does Root offer in Wyoming?
Root offers personal auto insurance in Wyoming, including liability, comprehensive, and collision coverage, subject to eligibility and availability. Drivers can explore available coverage options at Root’s Wyoming car insurance page.

How can I get a Root car insurance quote in Wyoming?
Wyoming drivers can get a quote and purchase coverage through the Root mobile app or by visiting the Wyoming car insurance page. Drivers can also start a quote online.

Can I buy and manage my Root car insurance online?
Yes. Root provides a digital insurance experience that allows customers to purchase and manage policies, access insurance documents, make policy changes, and start a claim through the Root mobile app.

Is Root Insurance available through independent insurance agents in Wyoming?
Root’s availability through independent insurance agents in Wyoming is subject to confirmation. Agents interested in selling Root Insurance can apply, begin the process and get appointed in as little as 24 hours.

How many states does Root Insurance operate in?
Root now offers auto insurance in 38 states, including Wyoming, representing 81% of the U.S. population. The company plans to expand across the contiguous United States by the end of 2027.

Where is Root Insurance available?
Root offers car insurance in 38 states, including Wyoming. Consumers can check availability in their state and explore coverage options online.

About Root, Inc.
Root Insurance is a technology company revolutionizing car insurance through data science and automation. Founded in 2015 and based in Columbus, Ohio, Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT) is the parent company of Root Insurance Company. The Root app has reached more than 18 million downloads and has analyzed more than 37 billion miles of driving data to deliver personalized, easy, and fair pricing. Root is available in 38 states and offers auto insurance to consumers across the United States through its direct-to-consumer channel, independent insurance agents, and distribution partners.

For more information, visit root.com.

Contacts
Media:
press@joinroot.com

Root Inc, Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws regarding Root, Inc. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations about our future business results, the success of our business in Wyoming, and our ability to complete our expansion into the contiguous U.S. by year-end 2027. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond the company’s control and are difficult to predict. We have based our forward-looking statements on our current expectations, estimates, and projections about our industry and our company. We caution that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and you should not rely unduly on them, as they involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that we cannot predict. Accordingly, our actual results may differ materially from the future performance that we have expressed or forecast. In accordance with “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, we have included in Root’s Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, and other SEC filings, cautionary language identifying important factors that could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Copies of Root’s Form 10-K and other SEC filings are available on the SEC’s website, Root’s website at ir.joinroot.com/investor-relations, or by contacting Root’s Investor Relations office.

Inaugural use case combines NVIDIA AI models with Vaisala Xweather’s proprietary lightning data to extend lightning forecasting from one hour to three hours, giving customers more time to respond to severe weather.  

With NVIDIA GTC Berlin underway, Vaisala Xweather, the world’s leading provider of weather observation networks and data intelligence services, announced today a landmark strategic collaboration with NVIDIA to advance AI-powered early warning across severe and high-impact weather. The collaboration brings NVIDIA Earth-2 and accelerated computing into Vaisala Xweather’s proprietary observation networks, lightning data and operational weather products. The combination of these complementary assets gives customers the weather industry’s most advanced lead time, better preparedness, and stronger protection when severe weather strikes. 

While NVIDIA Earth-2 represents one of the most ambitious efforts in applied atmospheric AI, Vaisala Xweather brings what no AI model alone can provide, ground truth data with the world’s most extensive lightning detection datasets and decades of weather expertise. 

“High-impact weather doesn’t wait, and every extra minute of warning matters,” said Samuli Hänninen, Executive Vice President, Vaisala Xweather. “By combining NVIDIA Earth-2 models and AI tools with Vaisala Xweather’s observations and domain expertise, we can turn advanced models into earlier, more actionable warnings. For our customers, that means more time to protect their people, assets and operations.” 

The collaboration’s inaugural use case combines NVIDIA StormScope with Vaisala Xweather’s proprietary lightning data to extend lightning forecasting from one hour to three hours of lead time.  

Lightning is one of the fastest forming and most disruptive weather hazards. The impact of greater alert lead time will be felt across sectors most exposed to severe weather, including national meteorological services and government agencies, aviation, energy, maritime, transportation, and insurance. Two additional hours of warning can be the difference between reacting and preparing, giving customers the critical time to move crews to safety, control operations at airports, secure ports and wind farms, or manage crowds at outdoor venues. For these customers, earlier and more reliable warnings translate directly into safer people, protected infrastructure, and fewer costly disruptions. 

“AI weather models become far more powerful when grounded in real-world observations,” said Tim Carroll, Global Weather & Climate Business Manager, NVIDIA. “By building on StormScope with lightning data and a global sensor network, Vaisala Xweather can see severe weather coming hours earlier. Together, we’re showing how Earth-2 enables operational early warnings that protect lives and livelihoods.”  

Expanded lightning alerts are the first step in a broader collaboration. Vaisala Xweather plans to extend AI-powered warnings to other severe weather and enable more precise high-resolution AI forecasting. 

Vaisala Xweather will bring these expanding services to customers worldwide, from government agencies and national meteorological offices to commercial operators, helping them modernize forecasting, issue earlier, more confident warnings, and build the future of what AI for atmospheric science looks like. 

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About Vaisala Xweather  
Vaisala Xweather gives the world’s most demanding organizations the confidence to move beyond understanding the weather to acting on it. We take weather intelligence from sensor to insight, pairing our Vaisala heritage in measurement and atmospheric science with AI-enabled forecasting and the world’s largest observation networks. The result is decision-grade data and software that 40% of the Fortune 100 rely on to turn weather risk into advantage.     
xweather.com 

For media inquiries:  
Megan Schaefer  
Media & Public Relations Manager  
Tel. +1 720 948 6162  
megan.schaefer(at)vaisala.com   

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