Author: Ravi Shankar

Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, 25 September 2026, 7 a.m. CEST – IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), a world leader in particle accelerator technology, today announces it will coordinate the LIFEDESTINY, a new European LIFE project dedicated to tackling one of today’s most persistent environmental challenges: PFAS contamination. The consortium will demonstrate a more sustainable, scalable and cost-effective approach to permanently degrading PFAS across different contaminated matrices.

PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals”, are highly persistent, mobile and bioaccumulative substances found in soils, water, ecosystems and waste streams. Current remediation approaches often rely on containment, landfill or incineration, which can be costly, energy-intensive and may not fully eliminate contamination.

An integrated approach spanning the entire treatment chain
LIFEDESTINY (DEmonstration of Sustainable Technologies for INnovative PFAS remediation strategy) aims to prove the feasibility of an integrated treatment process covering the full PFAS remediation chain, from the sourcing and preparation of contaminated materials to PFAS concentration, destruction, analytical validation, neutralisation and potential reuse of treatment residues. The project will address a broad range of liquid and solid waste streams, including industrial wastewater, contaminated soil, sludge and spent granular activated carbon. By combining complementary concentration and destruction technologies, the consortium aims to develop a scalable and energy-efficient alternative to conventional PFAS containment, landfilling and incineration.

A Belgian consortium bringing together the entire value chain
As coordinator, IBA will contribute with its advanced electron beam technology, based on its Rhodotron^® accelerator, to support the destruction of PFAS in contaminated liquid and solid waste streams. This technology will be combined with complementary expertise from project partners.

Alongside IBA, Haemers Technologies brings one of the project’s two PFAS destruction routes for solid matrices, treating contaminated soils and sludges through Krysalis^® thermal desorption while enabling material reuse. NOVOBIOM will develop biosurfactant-based solutions to extract and concentrate PFAS from soil and sludge. DEME Environnement and BESIX Environment will contribute industrial waste streams, remediation expertise, process integration and scale-up capabilities. CEBEDEAU will concentrate PFAS from industrial wastewater and will perform the validation needed to assess treatment efficiency and residue safety. Carmeuse Europe will develop solutions to neutralise fluoride-containing effluents and explore the reuse of treated by-products, while District Cleantech will support stakeholder engagement, dissemination and the project’s pathway towards a future industrial PFAS treatment hub.

The four-year project brings together a Belgian consortium covering the full PFAS treatment value chain, from contaminated waste sourcing and analytical validation to remediation, destruction, neutralisation, reuse and dissemination. Running from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030, LIFEDESTINY combines advanced concentration and destruction technologies in an integrated treatment process designed to reduce energy use, CO₂ emissions and hazardous residues compared with conventional approaches.

Catherine Vandenborre, Chief Ventures & Corporate Officer of IBA commented, “LIFEDESTINY complements other initiatives in which IBA is involved to address PFAS contamination and reinforces our ambition to tackle PFAS destruction in a holistic way. By bringing together complementary technologies and expertise across the full treatment value chain, the project reflects IBA’s mission to protect, enhance and save lives — extending the impact of our accelerator expertise to one of today’s most pressing environmental and public health challenges.”

60% European funding
LIFEDESTINY has total eligible project costs of €4,428,018.45 and a maximum EU grant amount of €2,651,675.07, representing a 60% funding rate. Beyond the demonstration phase, the project’s long-term ambition is to lay the foundations for a full-scale PFAS treatment centre or hub capable of industrial-scale deployment.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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About IBA

IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.) is the world leader in particle accelerator technology. The company is the leading supplier of equipment and services in the fields of proton therapy, considered as one of the most advanced forms of radiation therapy available today, as well as industrial sterilization, radiopharmaceuticals and dosimetry. The company, based in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, employs approximately 2,300 people worldwide. IBA is a certified B Corporation (B Corp) meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance.

IBA is listed on the pan-European stock exchange EURONEXT (IBA: Reuters IBAB.BR and Bloomberg IBAB.BB). More information can be found at: www.iba-worldwide.com

For further information, please contact:

Thomas Pevenage Head of Investor Relations +32 10 475 890 investorrelations@iba-group.com

Nathalie van Ypersele Head of Communication and Sustainability Daniel Ernult Corporate Communication Manager +32 10 475 890 communication@iba-group.com

Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR

Geneva, Switzerland, September 25, 2026 – Addex Therapeutics (SIX: ADXN and Nasdaq: ADXN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel small molecule allosteric modulators for neurological disorders, today announced that it has regained full global rights to all GABAB positive allosteric modulator (PAM) assets discovered under its research collaboration with Indivior UK Limited (“Indivior”). The return of the rights follows Indivior’s rationalization of its research and development activities and the announcement of the planned merger of Indivior’s parent company with Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

“These GABAB PAM assets reflect years of world-class research in allosteric modulation and build on a biological approach clinically validated by baclofen,” said Tim Dyer, CEO of Addex Therapeutics. “By regaining the rights to the development candidate selected by Indivior, we now have the flexibility to advance our broader GABAB PAM portfolio independently. This includes the returned candidate for substance use disorders and our proprietary candidate in development for chronic cough. We can now evaluate a range of strategic options, including seeking new partnerships in the near term or advancing the programs further before partnering.”

The termination of the collaboration with Indivior provides Addex with full ownership of the returned development candidate and the freedom to pursue therapeutic indications beyond those originally contemplated under the agreement. Combined with Addex’s wholly owned GABAB PAM program for chronic cough, the returned asset gives the company one of the broadest portfolios targeting GABAB receptor biology. The portfolio may have potential applications across substance use disorders, chronic cough, pain, overactive bladder, neurodevelopmental disorders, and other conditions in which modulation of GABAB signaling has demonstrated therapeutic promise.

About GABAB activation
GABA is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central and peripheral nervous systems and acts through two major receptor classes: the ionotropic GABAA receptor and the metabotropic GABAB receptor. GABAB receptors are widely expressed throughout the nervous system and play an important role in regulating neuronal excitability and neurotransmission.

The therapeutic potential of GABAB receptor activation has been clinically demonstrated with baclofen, a selective GABAB receptor agonist that binds to the orthosteric GABA binding site. Baclofen is approved for the treatment of spasticity, including spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury. It has also been clinically investigated and used off-label across a broader range of neurological, neuropsychiatric disorders and other conditions including alcohol use disorder and alcohol withdrawal, cocaine use disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and reflux-associated chronic cough.

Although baclofen has demonstrated the therapeutic potential of GABAB receptor activation, its broader use is constrained by aspects of its pharmacological and pharmacokinetics profile. These include sedation and other central nervous system side effects, as well as the potential for reduced efficacy during chronic treatment.

GABAB PAMs offer an alternative approach to enhancing GABAB signaling. Rather than binding to the orthosteric GABA-binding site, PAMs bind to a distinct allosteric site and enhance the receptor’s response to endogenous GABA. This mechanism is intended to preserve the physiological and activity-dependent nature of GABAB receptor signaling. By enhancing the effects of endogenous GABA, GABAB PAMs have the potential to provide greater pathway selectivity, improved tolerability and a reduced propensity for tolerance compared with direct orthosteric agonism. GABAB PAMs therefore represent a promising therapeutic approach for neurological, neuropsychiatric and other disorders in which modulation of inhibitory neurotransmission may provide clinical benefit.

About Addex Therapeutics

Addex Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a portfolio of novel small molecule allosteric modulators for neurological disorders. Addex’s lead drug candidate, dipraglurant (mGlu5 negative allosteric modulator or NAM), is a Phase 2 ready asset under evaluation for future development in brain injury recovery, including post-stroke and traumatic brain injury recovery. Addex is developing a GABAB PAM drug candidate for substance use disorders that has successfully completed IND enabling studies and a second GABAB PAM program for chronic cough, which is ready to start IND enabling studies. Addex holds a 20% equity interest in a private spin-out company, Neurosterix US Holdings LLC, which is advancing a portfolio of allosteric modulator programs, including M4 PAM for schizophrenia, psychosis and mood-related disorders, and a mGlu7 NAM for mood disorders. In addition, Addex has invested in Stalicla, a private Swiss company pioneering a precision medicine approach for neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders.  

Addex shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and American Depositary Shares representing its shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market, and trade under the ticker symbol “ADXN” on each exchange. For more information, visit www.addextherapeutics.com.

Contacts:

Tim Dyer Chief Executive Officer Telephone: +41 22 884 15 55 PR@addextherapeutics.com

Mike Sinclair Partner, Halsin Partners +44 (0)7968 022075 msinclair@halsin.com

Addex Forward Looking Statements:

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WISeKey and OISTE.ORG Expand Post-Quantum Root of Trust to Secure the Quantum and AI Era

Quantum-safe Root of Trust designed to provide verifiable identities for AI models, agents, devices and humans, creating a cryptographic foundation for trusted AI

Geneva, Switzerland, September 25, 2026 — WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, in collaboration with the OISTE.ORG Foundation, announced the expansion of its Quantum Root Key initiative into a Post-Quantum Cryptography (“PQC”) Root of Trust architecture for AI systems, autonomous agents, connected devices and human operators.

The Quantum Root Key was originally generated to address one of the most significant cybersecurity challenges of the coming decade: the potential ability of sufficiently powerful quantum computers to compromise widely deployed public-key cryptographic systems.

However, the rapid development of increasingly autonomous AI systems introduces another fundamental challenge:

How do humans, machines and other AI systems know that an AI model or AI agent is authentic, authorized and operating with trusted software, data and instructions?

WISeKey and OISTE believe that the answer begins with a cryptographically verifiable Root of Trust.

From Root of Trust to Trusted AI

The same Public Key Infrastructure principles that have authenticated websites, devices and digital identities for decades can be extended to support machine-verifiable trust for AI.

Under this architecture, the OISTE/WISeKey Root of Trust can act as the cryptographic trust anchor from which identities and credentials may be issued to AI models, AI agents, devices, organizations and authorized human operators.

Rather than simply trusting an AI because it claims to be a particular model or agent, systems could cryptographically verify its identity and provenance.

This creates a potential chain of trust: Post-Quantum Root of Trust → Organization → AI Model → AI Agent → Device → Transaction

Each element can carry a cryptographically verifiable identity derived from the trusted root.

Securing AI Through Cryptographic Identity

The Root of Trust architecture can support several critical functions required for trusted AI.

• AI Model Identity. AI models can receive cryptographic identities allowing systems to verify which model they are communicating with and whether that identity was issued by an authorized organization.
• Model Integrity and Provenance. Cryptographic signatures and hashes can help verify that model binaries, weights, software components and approved configurations have not been modified since their authorized release.
• AI Agent Authentication. Autonomous agents can authenticate themselves before accessing systems, APIs, financial services, IoT infrastructure or other AI agents.
• Human-to-AI Authorization. Human operators can use trusted digital identities and certificates to establish who is authorized to instruct, modify, deploy or terminate an AI agent.
• AI-to-AI Trust. As autonomous agents increasingly transact with each other, cryptographic credentials can allow one agent to verify the identity and authorization of another before exchanging information or executing transactions.
• Signed AI Actions. High-impact AI actions could be digitally signed, creating evidence of which agent initiated an action, under which identity and authorization.
• Trusted Audit Trails. Signed events can be recorded in tamper-evident or immutable audit systems, creating traceability across the AI lifecycle.

This introduces an important principle for the AI economy: Every AI should have an identity. Every AI action should be attributable. Every critical AI interaction should be verifiable.

Post-Quantum Security at the Foundation

The Root of Trust uses Post-Quantum Cryptography designed to remain secure against both conventional and future quantum attacks.

The architecture incorporates NIST-standardized PQC algorithms including ML-DSA and ML-KEM, together with additional quantum-resistant cryptographic technologies as appropriate to each deployment.

These technologies can be integrated into WISeKey’s trusted infrastructure and Post-Quantum PKI platform, anchoring cryptographic operations within tamper-resistant environments including Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) and secure semiconductor elements.

The objective is to ensure that the identity infrastructure securing tomorrow’s AI systems does not depend on cryptography that could subsequently become vulnerable to quantum computing.

Hardware Root of Trust: From Cloud AI to the Edge

A critical component of the architecture is connecting digital trust to hardware. Through its subsidiary, SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ”), which focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, WISeKey’s semiconductor technology ecosystem can extend the Root of Trust into secure elements, TPMs and post-quantum semiconductor architectures.

This enables an AI workload running on a server, robot, vehicle, industrial controller, satellite or IoT device to establish a cryptographically verifiable relationship between: hardware → firmware → operating environment → AI model → AI agent → authorized user

Such hardware-backed attestation can make it significantly harder for attackers to impersonate legitimate AI agents or silently replace authorized software and models.

A Trust Architecture for AI Supervising AI

The Root of Trust can also become an important component of WISeKey and OISTE’s emerging HUMAN-AI-T framework.

As AI models become more powerful, one potential safety architecture is to use specialized AI systems to supervise the actions of other AI systems while preserving ultimate human governance.

Within this model, a supervisory AI would not merely monitor another model. Both systems would possess independently verifiable cryptographic identities.

The architecture could operate as: OISTE Post-Quantum Root of Trust →Trusted Human Governance → Authenticated AI Supervisor → Authenticated AI Models and Agents → Cryptographically Authorized Actions → Tamper-Evident Audit Trail → Human Escalation / Intervention

The Root of Trust therefore does not attempt to determine whether an AI is “good” or “bad.” Instead, it provides something more fundamental: verifiable identity, integrity, authorization and accountability.

These mechanisms can complement model-level AI safety controls by providing a security layer underneath them.

From “Trust Me” AI to “Verify Me” AI

Today’s AI ecosystem largely depends on organizational and platform trust. Users often cannot independently determine which model generated an output, whether the model was modified, what agent initiated an action, or whether an instruction came from an authorized source.

WISeKey and OISTE’s approach is designed to move toward a “Verify Me” architecture.

An AI system could potentially present a cryptographically verifiable credential demonstrating:

• Who created me.
• Which organization authorized me.
• Which model and version I am running.
• Whether my software environment has been altered.
• What permissions I possess.
• Who authorized the action I am requesting.
• And whether my credentials remain valid.

This cryptographic trust layer could become increasingly important as billions of autonomous AI agents begin communicating, negotiating and transacting across digital networks.

Protecting Critical Infrastructure

The combined PQC and AI Root of Trust architecture is particularly relevant for sectors where autonomous AI decisions could have physical, financial or national-security consequences, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, defense, energy, industrial systems, satellites, smart cities, connected vehicles and IoT infrastructure.

Post-Quantum certificates issued through the platform maintain concepts familiar to conventional PKI, including Root and Intermediate Certificate Authorities, defined Key Usages, Certificate Revocation Lists and certificate status mechanisms, while incorporating quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms.

Building the Trust Layer for the Intelligent Internet

Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey, stated: “AI is rapidly moving from generating information to taking autonomous actions. In that environment, identity becomes fundamental. Before an AI agent can access infrastructure, communicate with another AI or execute a transaction, we need to know cryptographically who that agent is, who authorized it and whether it has been modified. Our Post-Quantum Root of Trust creates the foundation for this new trust architecture. The objective is simple: AI should not have to be blindly trusted. AI should be cryptographically verifiable. By combining OISTE’s global Root of Trust, WISeKey’s PKI infrastructure and SEALSQ’s secure semiconductor technologies, we believe we can extend digital trust from humans and connected devices to AI models and autonomous agents.”

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing represents both an extraordinary technological opportunity and a fundamental cybersecurity challenge.

WISeKey and OISTE believe that the infrastructure protecting this new digital environment must therefore evolve from simply securing communications to establishing identity, provenance, authorization and accountability across humans, machines and AI.

The objective is to create a global trust layer capable of supporting the next generation of the Internet:

• Humans trusting AI.
• AI trusting humans.
• AI trusting AI.
• All anchored in a Post-Quantum Root of Trust.

About WISeKey

WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA, which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and houses the development of the SEALCOIN platform.

Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains forward-looking statements concerning WISeKey International Holding Ltd and/or its subsidiaries (collectively, “WISeKey,” “our” or “us”) and its businesses. Forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause WISeKey’s actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include: our ability to convert our pipeline into actual sales; the ability to realize WISeKey’s anticipated growth strategies and profitability; the development of post-quantum cryptography products and the potential market for such products; WISeKey’s plans for global customer base expansion; the expansion of the WISeSat project and the QSOC initiative; the timing and expected revenues from the commercial deployment of the QS7001 quantum-resistant semiconductor; the sufficiency of cash to meet liquidity needs; WISeKey’s ability to attract and retain customers; changes in economic conditions; market demand and semiconductor industry conditions; and the risks discussed in WISeKey’s filings with the SEC. WISeKey is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Statements regarding our business pipeline are based on management’s current estimates of potential revenue opportunities and do not represent backlog or contracted revenue. Pipeline conversion is subject to numerous factors including customer validation, technical integration requirements, certification timelines, and market conditions. There can be no assurance that pipeline opportunities will convert to actual sales or that such conversion will occur within anticipated timeframes.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and it does not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act (“FinSA”), the FinSA’s predecessor legislation or advertising within the meaning of the FinSA. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of WISeKey and its securities, including the merits and risks involved. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of WISeKey. Given the risks and uncertainties described herein, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.

Press and Investor Contacts

WISeKey International Holding Ltd Company Contact: Carlos Moreira Chairman & CEO Tel: +41 22 594 3000 info@wisekey.com

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

SHANGHAI, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FREELANDER today highlighted the intelligent technology and all-terrain capability of FREELANDER 8 ahead of its Global Brand Launch at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi on 29 September. As the British Premium Intelligent All-Terrain Brand prepares to introduce FREELANDER 8 to international audiences, the brand is showcasing how its technologies respond to different driving demands, from desert and gravel environments to paved roads and everyday urban mobility.

At the core of FREELANDER 8’s all-terrain performance is the Intelligent All-Terrain System (i-ATS). Featuring nine modes, the system enables the vehicle to adapt to changing surfaces and driving conditions, extending intelligent control from everyday roads to more demanding terrain.

Working alongside i-ATS, the virtual central differential lock and rear electronic limited-slip differential (e-LSD) enhance stability and traction management on challenging surfaces. Across previous product validations, FREELANDER 8 has been tested in scenarios including deserts, gravel roads, rocky terrain, steep climbs, water crossings and paved roads. Together with i-ATS, the virtual central differential lock and rear e-LSD support the vehicle’s adaptability as surfaces and driving conditions change in diverse global environments.

Beyond all-terrain driving, intelligent technology also extends to the everyday challenges of urban mobility. Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP), offered in selected markets, is designed to support users across a wide range of parking scenarios, from tight urban spaces and complex surroundings to challenging weather conditions. Remote parking and vehicle summon allow users to manage parking tasks through a mobile application, while functions such as space searching and obstacle avoidance further simplify the process. Together, these features bring the principles of Smart Confidence into everyday use.

From desert terrain to urban parking, FREELANDER 8 leverages advanced technology to meet diverse demands of modern mobility. Its Intelligent All-Terrain System (i-ATS) adapts to shifting driving conditions, while SIVP delivers greater convenience for daily journeys. Blending British Craftsmanship, Smart Confidence and All-Terrain Freedom, FREELANDER 8 embodies Beyond the Legend — pairing all-terrain versatility with technology engineered for the real-world needs of Freedom Seekers.

About FREELANDER

FREELANDER is a British Premium Intelligent All-Terrain brand jointly developed by Chery and Jaguar Land Rover. JLR leads the design and premium DNA, while Chery brings advanced technology and global top-tier supply chain capabilities. The brand is supported by a strong global foundation, including over 5,000 employees, five strategic hubs, and fully integrated capabilities spanning design, R&D, manufacturing, and global operations.

Vincent CHEN
freelander.international@mychery.com
https://www.cheryinternational.com/ 

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Toronto, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faircourt Asset Management Inc., as Manager of the Faircourt Fund (CBOE:FGX), is pleased to announce the monthly distribution payable on the Shares of the below listed Fund.  
    

Faircourt Funds	Trading Symbol	Distribution Amount (per share/unit)	Ex-Dividend  Date	Record Date	Payable Date
Faircourt Gold Income Corp.	FGX	$0.034	September 29, 2026	September 30, 2026	October 15, 2026

Faircourt Asset Management Inc. is the Investment Advisor for Faircourt Gold Income Corp. 

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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ADARx), a late-stage clinical biotechnology company developing next-generation siRNA therapeutics, announced today the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 26,250,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $17.00 per share. All of the shares of common stock are being offered by ADARx. The gross proceeds to ADARx from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by ADARx, are expected to be approximately $446.3 million. In addition, the underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,937,500 shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.

The shares are expected to begin trading on The Nasdaq Global Select Market on September 25, 2026, under the ticker symbol “ADRX.” The offering is expected to close on September 28, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen and UBS Investment Bank are acting as lead book-running managers for the offering. LifeSci Capital is acting as a book-running manager for the offering.

Registration statements relating to these securities have been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and became effective on September 24, 2026. Copies of the registration statements can be accessed through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. This offering is being made only by means of a prospectus forming part of the registration statements relating to these securities. When available, copies of the final prospectus relating to the initial public offering may be obtained from: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com and postsalemanualrequests@broadridge.com; Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014, by telephone at 1-866-718-1649, or by email at prospectus@morganstanley.com; TD Securities (USA) LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 or by email at TDManualrequest@broadridge.com; or UBS Securities LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate, 11 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010 or by email at ol-prospectus-request@ubs.com.

In addition, AbbVie has agreed to purchase, in a concurrent private placement exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), a number of shares of ADARx’s common stock that would result in AbbVie owning approximately 4.9% of ADARx’s outstanding shares of common stock following the closing of the initial public offering and the concurrent private placement, at a price of $17.00 per share; provided, however, that in no event would AbbVie purchase more than $100.0 million in shares of common stock. The aggregate gross proceeds to ADARx from the initial public offering and the concurrent private placement, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions, placement agent fees and other offering and private placement expenses payable by ADARx, are expected to be approximately $535.2 million, excluding any exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares of common stock. The concurrent private placement is also scheduled to close on September 28, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The closing of the concurrent private placement is contingent and conditioned upon consummation of the initial public offering. However, the closing of the initial public offering is not contingent on the consummation of the concurrent private placement.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offers, solicitations or offers to buy, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

About ADARx Pharmaceuticals

ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a late-stage biotechnology company dedicated to transforming cutting-edge science into next-generation siRNA therapeutics. We have developed technology designed to control the expression of specific disease drivers with highly selective RNA targeted therapies with the goal of delivering life-changing treatments for patients with unmet medical needs. ADARx is focused on advancing and expanding a deep pipeline of highly potent, durable and selective RNA-targeted therapeutic candidates, developing product candidates for the treatment of complement-mediated, genetic, cardiovascular, thrombosis, central nervous system and metabolic (obesity) diseases. In addition to our wholly-owned programs, we have entered into a collaboration and license option agreement with AbbVie to develop small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapeutics across multiple disease areas, including neuroscience, immunology and oncology.

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Blood biomarkers associated with amyloid clearance differ from those associated with cognitive decline in patients receiving lecanemab

FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alamar Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALMR), a leader in precision proteomics dedicated to enabling the earliest detection of disease, today announced the publication in The Lancet Neurology of the first longitudinal cohort study to evaluate a broad panel of plasma biomarkers in patients receiving anti-amyloid antibody therapy in real-world clinical practice. The study shows that patients with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease exhibit markedly different biological responses during treatment with lecanemab.

Led by investigators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, the study used Alamar’s NULISAseq™ CNS 120 panel to measure 130 plasma proteins spanning amyloid and tau pathology, inflammation, neurodegeneration and synaptic function. Researchers profiled 2,385 samples from 1,967 participants using just 25 microliters of plasma per sample, including patients receiving lecanemab as part of standard clinical care at the Washington University Memory Diagnostic Center and untreated comparison groups from the Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center.

“Anti-amyloid therapies are now part of routine care, but until now we have had a very narrow window into what is actually happening biologically in the patients receiving them,” said Carlos Cruchaga, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and director of the NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center at Washington University School of Medicine, and co-senior author of the study. “Our findings show that Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegeneration biomarkers have unique trajectories that capture specific biological process associated with treatment response.”

The proteins associated with amyloid clearance were largely different from those associated with subsequent cognitive decline. The findings show that amyloid clearance and cognitive response reflect different biological processes, helping explain why clearing amyloid does not produce the same degree of clinical benefit in every patient, a pattern observed both in this cohort and across anti-amyloid trials.

Additionally, among 197 patients treated with lecanemab, 34 of the 130 biomarkers measured significantly changed with the number of infusions received, and they did not all move in the same direction. Among the proteins that most strongly distinguished these patients from controls, the brain-derived forms of tau consistently outperformed the same proteins circulating in the periphery, accounting for four of the top five both before treatment and at the last infusion stage. Separating tau that originates in the brain from its systemic counterpart requires both high specificity for the brain-derived form and the sensitivity to detect it at very low concentrations. Measuring these variants alongside more than 100 additional proteins in a single sample is what allowed the investigators to track pathology and treatment response in one assay.

“This study shows why measuring one or two biomarkers is not enough to understand what is happening during treatment and why ultra-high sensitivity matters,” said Yuling Luo, PhD, founder, CEO and chair of Alamar Biosciences. “Alamar’s precision proteomics platform gives researchers a much richer picture of treatment response and helps us understand why patients with the same diagnosis can have very different outcomes.”

About Alamar Biosciences 
Alamar is a commercial-stage proteomics company establishing a gold standard in protein detection and analysis. Leveraging our proprietary NULISA™ technology and the ARGO® HT System, our platform is designed to detect protein biomarkers at extremely low concentrations in blood with ultra-high sensitivity, high specificity, flexible multiplexing, broad dynamic range and seamless automation. We refer to this combination of features as “Precision Proteomics,” and believe it fills a critical gap in the field of advanced proteomics, helping researchers unlock the full spectrum of protein biomarkers across disease states. Learn more at alamarbio.com. 

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PERTH, Australia, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX/TSX: FFM) (FireFly or the Company) advises, in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 3.13.1, that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company will be held on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.

Details of how shareholders can participate in the AGM will be provided with the Notice of Meeting to be released in due course.

An item of business at the AGM will be the election and re-election of directors. In accordance with article 7.5 of the Company’s Constitution, the closing date for receipt of nominations from persons wishing to be considered for election as a director is Tuesday, 6 October 2026.

Any nominations must be received at the Company’s registered office by 5:00pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.

For further information regarding FireFly Metals Ltd please visit the ASX platform (ASX:FFM) or the Company’s website https://fireflymetals.com.au/.

Authorised by the Board of Directors.

Laura Noonan-Crowe
Company Secretary        
FireFly Metals Ltd

+61 8 9220 9030
info@fireflymetals.com.au
www.fireflymetals.com.au

TORONTO, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MAK Acquisition Corp. (TSX: MAK.U) (“MAK”) announced today that it has delivered a notice of breach to Uni Express Inc. (“UniUni”) pursuant to the purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) among MAK and UniUni governing the proposed reverse take-over by MAK of UniUni (the “Proposed Transaction”). Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, UniUni agreed to operate its business within certain specified parameters during the interim period, including a defined maximum cumulative pre-tax loss. Since the announcement of the Proposed Transaction, UniUni’s business and financial performance has deteriorated. MAK believes this constitutes a material breach of the Purchase Agreement.

The delivery of the notice of breach triggers a 15 business day cure period during which UniUni may cure the breach. If UniUni is unable to cure the breach within such period, MAK intends to exercise its rights to terminate the Purchase Agreement.

About MAK Acquisition Corp.

MAK is a special purpose acquisition corporation focused on niche-market businesses providing critical solutions, with strong revenue retention and diversified customer bases. MAK is an exempted company formed under the laws of the Cayman Islands. MAK completed its initial public offering in October 2025 and its securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols “MAK.U” and “MAK.WT”. For more information, visit www.makacquisitioncorp.com.

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Consequently, all of the forward-looking information contained herein is qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements, and there can be no guarantee that the results or developments that we anticipate will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences or effects on our business, financial condition or results of operation. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained herein represents our expectations as of the date hereof or as of the date it is otherwise stated to be made, as applicable, and is subject to change after such date. However, we disclaim any intention or obligation or undertaking to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rubicon Organics Inc. (TSXV: ROMJ) (OTCQX: ROMJF) (“Rubicon Organics” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading premium licensed producer focused on cultivating and selling premium and super-premium cannabis products, is pleased to report the voting results from its Annual General Meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) held earlier today.

A total of 26,439,140 shares were represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting, constituting approximately 39.1% shares represented of the Company’s total issued and outstanding Common shares as of the record date, and voted in favour of all matters brought before the Meeting.

Results of Annual General Meeting

The following matters put forward before shareholders for consideration and approval as set out in Rubicon Organics’ management information circular dated August 19^th, 2026 (the “Circular”) were approved by the shareholders:

• Setting the number of directors of the Company at five;
• Electing Doris Bitz, Jesse McConnell, John Pigott, Margaret Brodie, and Michael Detlefsen as directors of the Company (together the “Board”) for the ensuing year until the next annual meeting of the Company; and
• Appointing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s auditors for the ensuing year with the Company’s directors authorized to fix their remuneration.

Question	Yes		No		Abstain
Number of Directors at Five (5)	99.8%		0.2%		–
Elect as Director, Doris Bitz	99.2%		–		0.8%
Elect as Director, Jesse McConnell	98.7%		–		1.3%
Elect as Director, John Pigott	92.8%		–		7.2%
Elect as Director, Margaret Brodie	98.6%		–		1.4%
Elect as Director, Michael Detlefsen	93.6%		–		6.4%
Appointment of Auditor	100.0%		–		–

Board Departures

As Len Boggio, Ian Gordon, and Karen Proud did not stand for re-election at the Meeting, they have retired from the Board effective today.

“On behalf of Rubicon Organics and the Board, I would like to thank Len, Ian, and Karen for their dedicated service and valuable contributions to the Company,” said Doris Bitz, Chair of the Board. “Their guidance, experience, and commitment have supported Rubicon Organics through important stages of its development, and we wish each of them the very best in their future endeavours.”

Engagement of Atrium Research Corporation

Rubicon Organics has renewed the services of Atrium Research Corporation (“Atrium”), an independent third-party, to provide research services. Atrium will receive $10,500 per quarter for 12 months beginning on October 1st, 2026. This engagement is subject to TSX-V approval. Atrium and the Company are arm’s-length parties, and neither Atrium nor its insiders holds any shares or options to purchase shares in the issued and outstanding capital of the Company.

ABOUT RUBICON ORGANICS INC.

Rubicon Organics is the Canadian leader in certified organic and premium cannabis. With a vertically integrated model and strong national distribution, the company is scaling a house of trusted, high-performing brands including Simply Bare™ Organics, 1964 Supply Co.™, Wildflower™, and Homestead Cannabis Supply™.

The Company operates two complementary cultivation facilities in British Columbia: the flagship 125,000 square foot Pacifica hybrid greenhouse in Delta and the 47,500 square foot Cascadia indoor facility in Hope. Cascadia is now fully planted and operational, contributing to Rubicon’s total current annual production capacity of approximately 15,500 kilograms of premium cannabis.

With proprietary genetics, award-winning products, and certifications enabling international distribution, Rubicon is positioned at the forefront of the premium cannabis segment.

As the Canadian market continues to evolve and global demand for high-quality cannabis increases, Rubicon Organics’ disciplined execution, brand equity, and consumer loyalty set it apart. The Company’s continued focus on premium quality, thoughtful innovation, and operational excellence has supported steady revenue growth and positive Adjusted EBITDA.

Rubicon Organics represents a rare combination of category leadership, operational strength, and long-term growth potential.

For more information visit www.rubiconorganics.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Margaret Brodie
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: +1 (437) 929-1964
Email: ir@rubiconorganics.com

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Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions as of the date of this press release, including, without limitation, assumptions regarding the continued service and contributions of the directors elected at the Meeting; the Company’s ability to benefit from the experience and expertise of its Board; the Board’s ability to provide effective governance and strategic oversight; the continued availability of Atrium’s services on the terms described herein; stable market conditions; the Company’s ability to maintain product quality, supply and production levels; and the Company’s ability to successfully execute its business and international expansion strategies.

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Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions underlying such statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events may differ materially from those anticipated. Except as required by applicable law, Rubicon Organics undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.