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Pentagon plans for a new Autonomous Warfare Command and Project Agincourt highlight growing U.S. defense focus on drones, AI, autonomous systems and resilient power infrastructure

Intelligence alone is not enough as autonomous systems move from experimentation toward persistent real-world deployment. Autonomous systems also need power, endurance, resilience, and infrastructure.

MIAMI, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AIBotics, Inc. (OTCID: AIBT) (“AIBotics” or the “Company”) today highlighted the growing strategic importance of power, endurance and infrastructure for autonomous systems following the U.S. Department of Defense’s announcement of plans to establish a new Autonomous Warfare Command focused on accelerating autonomous and robotic capabilities across the U.S. military. As previously announced, AIBotics has entered into an Exchange Agreement to acquire Empulser Enterprises LLC (“Empulser”), a U.S. defense-technology company developing wireless power and autonomous-system technologies, subject to customary closing conditions.

In his inaugural “State of the Force” address, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced plans to establish a new four-star Autonomous Warfare Command to accelerate the development and fielding of autonomous and semi-autonomous systems across the U.S. military. He also unveiled Project Agincourt, an interim initiative designed to bring military operators and technology entrepreneurs together to speed development and adaptation of AI- and drone-enabled capabilities.

The initiatives reflect an accelerating Department of Defense emphasis on unmanned systems, artificial intelligence and autonomy across aerial, maritime and ground operations. Separately, the Pentagon also announced an initiative to strengthen the ability of military installations to generate and maintain resilient power independently of vulnerable public grids.

For AIBotics and Empulser, these developments highlight a broader challenge they believe will become increasingly important as autonomous systems move from experimentation toward persistent real-world deployment: intelligence alone is not enough. Autonomous systems also need power, endurance, resilience, and infrastructure.

Power. Persistence. Autonomy.

Empulser is developing a U.S.-focused defense and dual-use technology platform around wireless power, autonomous systems, unmanned technologies, and supporting infrastructure.

Its development strategy is focused on technologies intended to improve the endurance, deployment, and coordination of autonomous platforms across defense, government, critical-infrastructure, and commercial applications.

The company’s long-term technology thesis is centered on three interconnected requirements:

1. Power. Autonomous platforms require reliable energy systems capable of supporting operations beyond conventional manual charging cycles.
2. Persistence. Extending the time autonomous systems can remain operational can increase their usefulness across surveillance, inspection, logistics, security, and other applications.
3. Autonomy. AI-enabled systems become increasingly valuable as they can perform missions with progressively less human intervention while coordinating with other machines and infrastructure.

Empulser’s technology roadmap includes wireless-power systems, charging infrastructure, autonomous aerial and ground platforms, AI-enabled fleet coordination and related technologies intended to support more persistent unmanned operations. The company’s investor materials describe a modular architecture spanning energy, infrastructure, intelligence, platforms and software.

Patrick Tsang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Empulser and Strategic Advisor to AIBotics, said, “The acceleration of autonomous systems across defense makes the power and persistence problem increasingly important. Building a more capable drone or robot is only part of the equation. If autonomous machines are going to operate for longer periods, across more demanding environments and with less human intervention, they will need an infrastructure layer capable of supporting them.” Mr. Tsang continued, “That is the challenge Empulser is being built around. Our ambition is to combine wireless power, autonomous systems and enabling technologies to increase the persistence and effectiveness of unmanned platforms. Ultimately, we want to help move the industry toward a future where flight time and battery endurance become less significant constraints on autonomous operations.”

Ben Kaplan, Chief Executive Officer of AIBotics, commented, “The direction of the autonomous-systems market is becoming increasingly clear. Artificial intelligence is moving from software into machines operating in the physical world, and those machines need power, communications, coordination and infrastructure. Empulser’s focus on power and persistence gives AIBotics exposure to an important layer of that emerging ecosystem.”

Mr. Tsang added, “AI gives machines intelligence. Power gives them persistence. Infrastructure enables autonomy at scale. The Pentagon’s growing focus on autonomous warfare capabilities and resilient power infrastructure underscores how closely those two challenges are converging. That intersection, power, persistence and autonomy, is exactly where I believe Empulser’s strategy becomes most compelling.”

From Intelligent Machines to Persistent Autonomous Systems

The Department of Defense’s evolving autonomy strategy encompasses more than drones. Current military initiatives include autonomous aircraft, unmanned maritime platforms, AI-enabled command-and-control systems and other robotic capabilities. The Pentagon has said the planned Autonomous Warfare Command is intended to accelerate autonomous capabilities across the joint force.

Empulser similarly views autonomy as a broader systems challenge rather than a single-platform opportunity. The company’s development strategy contemplates applications across autonomous aerial systems, unmanned ground vehicles, fleet-management software, wireless charging infrastructure and related defense and dual-use technologies. Potential applications identified by Empulser include persistent surveillance, perimeter security, autonomous inspection, logistics, infrastructure monitoring and coordinated unmanned operations.

Empulser’s products and technologies remain in development. Technology performance, testing, validation, certification, customer adoption and commercialization remain subject to successful engineering, financing and execution.

About AIBotics

AIBotics, Inc. is a global technology company building a platform around AI-enabled robotics, autonomous systems and intelligent automation. The Company focuses on applying advanced technologies to real-world environments through strategic partnerships, technology development and international market relationships. AIBotics seeks to identify, develop, implement, and scale solutions that improve how machines operate, automate business processes, and extend the practical application of artificial intelligence into the physical world. Through a scalable, partnership-driven model, AIBotics is building a diversified robotics and autonomous-systems platform designed to support commercial, industrial and other mission-driven applications across global markets. For more information on AIBotics, visit www.aibotics.ai

About Empulser Enterprises LLC

Empulser Enterprises LLC is a U.S.-focused defense and dual-use technology company developing a platform around wireless power, autonomous systems, unmanned technologies, and supporting infrastructure. Empulser’s development strategy is focused on technologies intended to improve the endurance, deployment, and coordination of autonomous platforms across defense, government, critical-infrastructure, and commercial applications. Empulser’s products and technologies are in development, and future milestones are subject to successful engineering, testing, validation, certification, funding and commercialization. For more information on Empulser, visit www.empulser.com.

About Patrick Tsang

Patrick Tsang is an international investor and entrepreneur and Chairman of Tsang Group, a fourth-generation single-family office with interests across technology, real estate and natural resources. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Empulser Enterprises LLC, a U.S.-focused defense and dual-use technology company developing technologies around wireless power, autonomous systems and unmanned platforms.

Over more than two decades, Tsang has worked across international investment, capital formation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate development and emerging technology, building relationships across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. Through his leadership, he was an early-stage investor and strategic advisor to Pulse Evolution, playing a strategic role in its journey through the FaceBank/fuboTV transaction and subsequent NYSE listing during the Covid period. SEC filings subsequently referenced an approximately 300-times return in two years on the investment based on fuboTV’s late-2020 share price.

Tsang is a qualified solicitor in England and Wales and Hong Kong and attended Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management (OPM) program. He is the author of The Global Citizen and has been actively involved in philanthropy and international leadership throughout his career, including through the Duke of Edinburgh’s World Fellowship, Rotary International and YPO. He was recognized as China Economic Person of the Year during the China Economic Development Forum in 2014.

Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the proposed acquisition of Empulser; the anticipated structure, timing, closing and benefits of the transaction; the issuance, earning and conversion of Series C Preferred Stock and potential dilution associated with conversion; the achievement and verification of earn-out milestones; any discretionary pre-closing loans by AIBotics to Empulser; the contemplated management transition involving Patrick Tsang; AIBotics’ and Empulser’s business strategies; technology development, testing, validation, certification and commercialization; intellectual-property development; financing and capital formation; strategic partnerships; government, defense and commercial opportunities; potential customers, contracts and revenue; future acquisitions; and the Company’s broader strategy in AI, robotics, autonomous systems and defense and dual-use technology. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions and estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks include, among others, the possibility that the transaction may not close on the anticipated terms or timing, or at all; failure to satisfy or waive closing conditions, including delivery of required audited financial statements and maintenance of required filing status; termination following due diligence, an uncured material breach or a material adverse change; AIBotics’ decision not to provide discretionary pre-closing financing or the parties’ failure to execute satisfactory loan and security documents; failure to achieve or substantiate earn-out milestones; setoff or cancellation of earn-out consideration; dilution associated with conversion of preferred stock; failure to satisfy the conditions to Patrick Tsang’s proposed appointment as Chief Executive Officer and a director; integration risks; development and engineering risks; testing, certification and regulatory requirements; protection of intellectual property; competition; dependence on key personnel and strategic relationships; customer adoption; government procurement processes; and the Company’s ability to execute its business plan. Readers should review AIBotics’ filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Current Report on Form 8-K relating to the Exchange Agreement, for additional information concerning risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them except as required by law.

Media and Investor Relations

David Kugelman
Atlanta Capital Partners, LLC
(404) 856-9157 Office
(404) 281-8556 Mobile and WhatsApp
dk@atlcp.com

Nasdaq-listed physical AI company will show investors how its Orchestrator runs robots from multiple manufacturers for Fortune 500 hotel and casino operators

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MBody AI Ltd. (“MBody AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MBAI) today announced that Chief Executive Officer John Fowler will present the Company’s physical AI Orchestrator^TM platform at The ThinkEquity Conference 2026 on October 15, following one-on-one investor meetings at the Maxim Growth Summit 2026 on October 14. Both events take place in New York City.

Highlights

• Presentation: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET, The ThinkEquity Conference, Mandarin Oriental, New York
• One-on-one investor meetings: October 14 at the Maxim Growth Summit and October 15 at The ThinkEquity Conference
• Topic: the MBody AI Orchestrator, which runs robots from multiple manufacturers for Fortune 500 hospitality and gaming operators

At the center of the presentation is the MBody AI Orchestrator^TM, the Company’s hardware-agnostic platform for running robot fleets. MBody AI is building the enterprise orchestration layer for physical AI: a common platform that coordinates robots from different manufacturers across properties, tasks and human teams. Each deployment is a foundation for additional robots, properties and supported applications, under agreements that include recurring fees.

Mr. Fowler will cover:

• How the Orchestrator runs robots from multiple manufacturers as one fleet across properties and tasks
• How customers add robots, properties and tasks after their first deployment
• The Company’s growth plans following its merger with Check-Cap and its $10 million public offering completed in August 2026, including how offering proceeds are funding robots for new and existing customers

“Our customers start with a few robots at one property. Then they add robots, properties and tasks. The Orchestrator makes that growth repeatable, and that makes our business scalable. Next week in New York, I’ll show investors the progress we’ve made and where we’re taking the business next,” said John Fowler, Chief Executive Officer of MBody AI.

Maxim Growth Summit 2026

Management will hold one-on-one meetings with investors on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Hard Rock Hotel New York. For more information, visit https://maximgrp.com/2026-growth-summit.

The ThinkEquity Conference 2026

Mr. Fowler will present the Company’s strategy and recent growth on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET in the Lotus Suite East at the Mandarin Oriental, New York. Management will also hold one-on-one meetings with investors that day. To request a meeting, visit https://www.think-equity.com/thinkequity-conference.

Investors may also request a meeting through Lytham Partners at 602-889-9700 or ir@mbody.ai.

Learn more about MBody AI’s growth trajectory at ir.mbody.ai

About MBody AI Ltd.

MBody AI Ltd. (NASDAQ: MBAI) develops enterprise software that deploys and manages autonomous robot workforces for hospitality and gaming operators. The Company’s proprietary MBody AI Orchestrator is a hardware-agnostic software platform that manages diverse robot fleets from multiple vendors across sites and use cases under long-term agreements. MBody AI counts Fortune 500 operators among its customers.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements made in graphics, images, headlines, and other visual elements of this release. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which include, among others, statements regarding the Company’s participation in the Maxim Growth Summit 2026 and The ThinkEquity Conference 2026, and the occurrence and timing of the scheduled presentation and investor meetings; the Company’s growth strategy, including expansion through additional robots, properties, customers, supported applications and hardware integrations, and potential distribution through facilities-service providers; the integration of the MBody AI business and the realization of the expected benefits of the merger; the Company’s deployment pipeline, customer expansion, and commercial scaling; the Company’s technology roadmap; the Company’s ability to maintain continued compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements; the Company’s continued qualification as a foreign private issuer; the Company’s capital requirements and expected sources of funding; and the Company’s growth plans following its merger with Check-Cap and the use of the net proceeds of its August 2026 public offering. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current intentions, beliefs, and expectations regarding future events. Actual results may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the risk that the conferences, the presentation or the scheduled meetings do not occur as scheduled; the risk that additional hardware integrations or supported applications are delayed or not achieved; integration risks; customer concentration risk; dependence on third-party robot manufacturers; the Company’s ability to convert pilot deployments into contracted revenue; the risk that the Company fails to satisfy Nasdaq continued listing standards, including the minimum bid price and shareholders’ equity requirements; the risk that the Company ceases to qualify as a foreign private issuer and becomes subject to domestic reporting requirements; the Company’s need for additional capital and the dilutive effect of any financing; the risk that the Company uses the net proceeds of its August 2026 public offering in ways other than currently expected; market conditions; and other factors described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Quick Facts

Issuer	MBody AI Ltd.
Ticker	MBAI
Listing	The Nasdaq Capital Market
SEC classification	SIC 7373 – Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design
Announcement	CEO John Fowler to present at The ThinkEquity Conference 2026 and meet investors at the Maxim Growth Summit 2026
Presentation	Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET, Mandarin Oriental, New York
Topic	MBody AI Orchestrator, hardware-agnostic platform for robot fleets from multiple manufacturers
Investor meetings	October 14 (Maxim Growth Summit, Hard Rock Hotel New York) and October 15 (The ThinkEquity Conference)
CUSIP	M6S83C106
Investor relations	ir.mbody.ai ir@mbody.ai

Investor Relations: Lytham Partners, LLC | 602-889-9700 | ir@mbody.ai

Media Contact: Core IR | ir@mbody.ai

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Onfolio Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ONFO, ONFOW) (OTC: ONFOP) (the “Company” or “Onfolio”), an owner-operator of cash-generative online businesses, today announced that Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Staff has granted the Company an extension until November 23, 2026 to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b).

As previously disclosed, the Company received a notice from Nasdaq on May 26, 2026 regarding its failure to meet the $2.5 million minimum stockholders’ equity requirement under Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). At that time, the Company also did not satisfy either of the alternative standards under Rule 5550(b), relating to market value of listed securities or net income from continuing operations.

In its letter dated October 5, 2026, Nasdaq granted the extension following its review of the Company’s compliance submissions. Under the terms of the extension, Onfolio must regain compliance by November 23, 2026 and furnish a Report on Form 8-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission and Nasdaq evidencing compliance in accordance with the requirements specified in the letter.

Nasdaq will continue to monitor the Company’s ongoing compliance. The letter specifies that the Company may be subject to delisting if it fails to evidence compliance when filing its periodic report for the year ending December 31, 2026. If the Company does not satisfy the extension’s terms, Nasdaq Staff will issue a written delisting notification, which the Company may appeal to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel. The letter has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s common stock and warrants on the Nasdaq Capital Market and does not affect the Company’s business, operations, or reporting requirements with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

There can be no assurance that Onfolio will regain compliance within the extension period or maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements.

ABOUT ONFOLIO HOLDINGS

Onfolio Holdings Inc. acquires and operates online businesses in sectors including marketing, education and e-commerce. Its approach emphasizes sustainable cash generation and building long-term value. Onfolio also applies artificial intelligence to improve its businesses, create internal tools and develop products. Additional information is available at www.onfolio.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The information posted in this release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,, including statements concerning Onfolio’s ability to regain and maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing requirements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual outcomes may differ materially. Relevant risks include the Company’s financial condition, its ability to satisfy Nasdaq’s requirements within the permitted period, market and economic conditions, and the risks discussed in its SEC filings, including its most recent annual and quarterly reports. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

INVESTOR CONTACT

investors@onfolio.com

WARSAW, Ind., Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce significant expansion in the Fort Wayne market due to its continued growth. The bank will lease approximately 15,025 square feet in Electric Works that will serve as the market headquarters of the bank’s Commercial Banking and Credit Administration teams. In addition, the bank will open a 2,500 square foot full-service branch at Electric Works to serve the growing community generated by the further development taking place at the Electric Works campus. The expansion further strengthens the bank’s commitment to serving the Fort Wayne community while investing in one of Northeast Indiana’s most transformative developments that has become a destination for businesses, entrepreneurs, residents and visitors from across the region.

Electric Works has transformed the historic former General Electric campus into a mixed-use destination that blends innovation, entrepreneurship, education, housing, dining and community engagement. By joining the growing roster of organizations located on the campus, Lake City Bank is well positioned in the heart of a vibrant innovation district and to contribute to the ongoing momentum surrounding one of Indiana’s most significant placemaking initiatives.

“Lake City Bank played a key role in bringing together the bank financing package that was critical to the development of Electric Works and we are excited to further contribute to the growth of the Electric Works community. Our significant commitment to Electric Works reflects the bank’s success in the Fort Wayne market over the last 27 years and our expectation that it will continue well into the future. Fort Wayne is a dynamic market and we’re looking forward to continued market growth,” commented David M. Findlay, Chairman and CEO.

Kristin L. Pruitt, President, added, “The addition of a branch at Electric Works reflects our focus on delivering a full array of financial services to an underserved community near the Electric Works campus. Community banking is about partnering throughout the community and we’re excited to bring Lake City Bank’s products and services to this great part of Fort Wayne.”

Like other businesses located on the campus, Lake City Bank was drawn to the location due to its unique environment for its employees and underscores the importance of placemaking in attracting talent, encouraging investment and creating environments where people can connect. As Electric Works continues to evolve as a regional destination, Lake City Bank’s presence will contribute to the campus’s growing role as a center for commerce and collaboration.

“Lake City Bank understands what it takes to help businesses grow and communities prosper,” said Josh Parker, Chairman and CEO of Ancora, the lead developer of Electric Works. “Their commitment to Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana makes them an important addition to Electric Works and to the growing community of innovative companies and entrepreneurs investing in the region’s future.”

Stephane Frijia, President and CEO of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, commented, “Lake City Bank has played an important role in the growth of Northeast Indiana and has partnered with organizations throughout the region to promote economic growth and expansion. The bank’s growth in Electric Works is further evidence of its commitment to the region.”

The new branch and office space are expected to open in the first half of 2027, offering a modern banking experience while supporting the continued growth of the Electric Works community.

About Lake City Bank
Lake City Bank, a $7.2 billion bank headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, was founded in 1872 and serves Central and Northern Indiana communities with 55 branch offices and a robust digital banking platform. Lake City Bank’s community banking model prioritizes building in-market long-term customer relationships while delivering technology-forward solutions for retail and commercial clients. The bank is the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN). For more information visit www.lakecitybank.com.

About Electric Works
Electric Works is a mixed-use district of innovation, energy and culture, developed as a public-private partnership between Ancora and the City of Fort Wayne, Allen County, and the State of Indiana. A redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the former General Electric campus, Electric Works is on the National Register of Historic Places and includes more than one million square feet of space with office, innovation, education, healthcare, retail, entertainment, residential and community uses to create new opportunities for inclusive economic growth. For more information, visit the Electric Works website at fortwayneelectricworks.com.

Contact
Luke Weick
First Vice President
Marketing Manager
(574) 267-9198 x47279 office
(260) 431-7061 mobile
luke.weick@lakecitybank.com

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American: WYY), a leading provider of Secure Mobile Management Solutions, will be attending the LD Micro 20^th Annual Main Event from October 19-21, 2026 at the Luxe Sunset Blvd Hotel in Los Angeles, CA.

WidePoint management is scheduled to present on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Track 1, with one-on-one meetings to be held throughout the conference. The presentation will also be available for viewing online here. To receive additional information or to schedule a one-on-one meeting, please email WYY@gateway-grp.com.

About WidePoint
WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American: WYY) is a leading technology Managed Solution Provider (MSP) dedicated to securing and protecting the mobile workforce and enterprise landscape. WidePoint is recognized for pioneering technology solutions that include Identity & Access Management (IAM), Mobility Managed Services (MMS), Telecom Management, Information Technology as a Service, Cloud Security, and Analytics & Billing as a Service (ABaaS). To learn more, visit https://www.widepoint.com. 

WidePoint Investor Relations:
Gateway Group, Inc.
Matt Glover or John Yi
949-574-3860
WYY@gateway-grp.com

STATEN ISLAND, New York, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: JVA) (the “Company”) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to $2.5 million in value of its outstanding common stock, par value, $0.001 per share, from time to time on the open market and in privately negotiated transactions subject to market conditions, share price and other factors (the “Share Repurchase Program”). The Company intends to fund the Share Repurchase Program with available cash and from future cash flow from operations.

The timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined based on the Company’s evaluation of market conditions and other factors and the program may be discontinued or suspended at any time. Repurchases will be made in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and certain other legal requirements to which the Company may be subject. Repurchases may be made, in part, under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which allows stock repurchases when the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so.

“As a company, we believe that our current stock price does not truly account for the positive underlying fundamentals that currently exist at this time” said Andrew Gordon President and CEO of Coffee Holding Company.

“Our balance sheet remains strong, and our results have greatly improved over the last several quarters as we have focused on improving gross margins and eliminating redundancies within our operations.

We have historically looked for opportunities to create stockholder value, including previous payments of cash dividends, and intend to do so in the future for our loyal stockholders” concluded Andrew Gordon President and CEO of Coffee Holding Company.

About Coffee Holding

Founded in 1971, Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: JVA) is a leading integrated wholesale coffee roaster and dealer in the United States and one of the few coffee companies that offers a broad array of coffee products across the entire spectrum of consumer tastes, preferences and price points. Coffee Holding’s product offerings consist of eight proprietary brands, each targeting a different segment of the consumer coffee market as well as roasting and blending coffees for major wholesalers and retailers throughout the United States who want to have products under their own names to compete with national brands. In addition to selling roasted coffee, Coffee Holding also imports green coffee beans from around the world, which it resells to smaller regional roasters and coffee shops around the United States and Canada.

Forward looking statements

Any statements that are not historical facts contained in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the Company’s outlook on the impact of the Share Repurchase Program. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements upon information available to management as of the date of this release and management’s expectations and projections about certain future events. It is possible that the assumptions made by management for purposes of such statements may not materialize. Such statements may involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those relating to product demand, pricing, market acceptance, hedging activities, the effect of economic conditions (including tariffs), intellectual property rights, the outcome of competitive products, the results of financing efforts, the ability to complete transactions and other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of documents filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement for events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made.

Company Contact

Coffee Holding Co., Inc.
Andrew Gordon
President & CEO
(718) 832-0800

LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC) plans to release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, November 2^nd after market hours. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss these financial results on Tuesday, November 3^rd at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Pacific Time).

We encourage participants to pre-register for the conference call using the following link: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10211602/104c2aa7a86. Callers who pre-register will be given a conference passcode and unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

To participate in CRC’s conference call, either dial (877) 328-5505 (International callers please dial +1-412-317-5421) or access the webcast at www.crc.com. A digital replay of the conference call will be archived for approximately 90 days and available on the Investor Relations page at www.crc.com.

About California Resources Corporation

California Resources Corporation (CRC) is an independent energy and carbon management company advancing the energy transition. CRC is committed to environmental stewardship while safely providing local, responsibly sourced energy. CRC is also focused on maximizing the value of its land, mineral ownership, and energy expertise for decarbonization by developing carbon capture and storage and other emissions-reducing projects. For more information about CRC, please visit www.crc.com.

Contacts:
Daniel Juck (Investor Relations)	Hailey Bonus (Media)
818-661-3700	714-874-7732
CRC_IR@crc.com	CRC.Communications@crc.com

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Brad Jerome of Legacy Financial Group has joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platforms. He reported serving approximately $175 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and joins LPL from Osaic.

Based outside of Flint, Mich. in Burton, Legacy Financial Group serves a diverse, multigenerational client base ranging from young investors just beginning their financial journeys to retirees and clients in their nineties. The practice has built its reputation on deep, relationship-driven service, often working with multiple generations of the same family and collaborating closely with estate planning attorneys and CPAs to help clients navigate important financial decisions. Legacy Financial Group is supported by Ben McKinney, Keaton Washburn, Brooke Lince, Autumn Blackford, Lisa Blackburn and Delanie Carpenter.

At the heart of the firm’s philosophy is a commitment to understanding each client’s unique goals, values and aspirations before recommending financial strategies. The team views every new relationship as a mutual partnership, taking time to learn what matters most to clients and helping create personalized plans designed to support their dreams throughout every stage of life.

“We’ve always believed financial planning begins with understanding people, not portfolios,” Jerome said. “Our clients trust us with some of the most important decisions in their lives, and we take that responsibility seriously. Whether someone is just starting to save, preparing for retirement or planning a legacy for future generations, our goal is to build meaningful relationships and provide guidance that helps turn their goals and dreams into reality.”

The team maintains a highly engaged service model, offering quarterly review opportunities, educational workshops and client appreciation events throughout the year. Through ongoing financial planning and regular communication, Legacy Financial Group strives to create long-lasting relationships that extend beyond traditional investment services and support clients through life’s many milestones.

Why Legacy Financial Group Chose LPL

As Legacy Financial Group evaluated its next chapter, the team sought a partner that could support its continued growth while enhancing the client experience. After conducting extensive due diligence and consulting with industry peers, the team selected LPL for its technology, investment platform and commitment to advisor support.

“We were looking for a firm that was professional, operationally strong and capable of supporting our firm’s continued growth,” Jerome said. “Throughout our due diligence, it became clear that LPL stands apart in the industry. The technology, investment platform and support resources give us confidence that we can continue elevating the experience we provide, while remaining focused on what matters most: serving our clients. We believe this relationship positions us to take our practice to the next level.”

Marc Cohen, Chief Growth Officer at LPL Financial, said, “The Legacy Financial Group team has built a reputation for putting relationships at the center of the client experience, and that’s reflected in the trust they’ve earned across generations of families. As they look to the future, we’re excited to provide the scale, capabilities, and strategic support to help them continue growing on their terms. We welcome Brad and the entire team to the LPL community and look forward to partnering with them as they build on an already impressive foundation.”

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About LPL Financial

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports more than 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.6 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial LLC (“LPL Financial”), a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Legacy Financial Group and LPL Financial are separate entities.

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Presentation to feature results from first clinical study of ART26.12 and highlight the potential of FABP5 inhibition across multiple indications

BIO-Europe provides a key platform to advance ongoing discussions and expand partnering opportunities across Artelo’s growing portfolio

SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Artelo Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARTL) (“Artelo” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on modulating lipid-signaling pathways to develop treatments for people living with obesity, cancer, pain, dermatologic and neurological conditions, today announced that it has been selected to deliver a company presentation at BIO-Europe 2026, being held November 9-11, 2026, in Cologne, Germany. Artelo will be presenting at 4:15pm CET on November 10^th and this will be Artelo’s first company presentation at BIO-Europe.

The award of the presentation comes at an important point in the advancement of Artelo’s pipeline, following favorable clinical and nonclinical data reported across multiple programs this year. Artelo intends to use BIO-Europe to continue its business development outreach with interested potential partners and to open new conversations around both its clinical-stage and earlier-stage assets.

Artelo’s participation at BIO-Europe follows a series of clinical and nonclinical developments featuring its ART26.12 program, including:

• FABP5 – Novel Therapeutic Target: ART26.12 is designed to inhibit fatty acid binding protein 5 (“FABP5”), an emerging therapeutic target that Artelo believes has potential applications in peripheral neuropathy, osteoarthritis and other pain-related conditions.
• ART26.12 – Single Ascending Dose study: Phase 1 data in healthy volunteers showed a favorable safety and tolerability profile across all cohorts, with linear, dose-proportional pharmacokinetics. Separately reported human metabolite data demonstrated favorable drug metabolism characteristics.
• ART26.12 – Preliminary Food Effect study: Results from healthy volunteers who received ART26.12 under fasted and under fed (low-fat and high-fat) conditions suggest the FABP5 inhibitor can be dosed effectively thereby potentially providing versatility in dosing regimens depending upon the indication.
• ART26.12 – Peripheral Neuropathy: In five nonclinical studies, ART26.12 showed both the potential to treat painful neuropathies associated with diabetes or chemotherapy and to prevent its occurrence when dosed concurrently with two commonly used chemotherapies, paclitaxel and oxaliplatin, known to cause high incidences of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
• ART26.12 – Osteoarthritis (OA): A nonclinical OA study demonstrated that oral administration of ART26.12 significantly reduced OA-associated pain over a 4-week period, demonstrating efficacy comparable to naproxen. ART26.12 produced distinct changes in endocannabinoids and other related bioactive lipids and proteins compared to naproxen, supporting a novel mechanism of action for ART26.12. Animals treated with ART26.12 exhibited significantly less stomach tissue damage, including non-glandular hyperkeratosis, compared to those receiving naproxen.

Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer of Artelo Biosciences, Andrew Yates, Ph.D., will deliver the Company’s presentation at BIO-Europe. Dr. Yates also plans to meet with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and to seek to establish relationships with prospective partners, particularly in the areas of pain and inflammation.

“BIO-Europe brings together many of the organizations that are actively searching for differentiated programs in the areas where we are generating data,” said Dr. Yates. “While we are grateful to feature our clinical experience with the first selective FABP5 inhibitor to enter the clinic, we also expect to advance our business development outreach with interested potential partners during BIO-Europe, and to show the breadth of what we have built across our wider portfolio in pain, cancer cachexia, and obesity.”

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies interested in meeting with Dr. Yates and learning more about Artelo’s programs are encouraged to request a meeting through the BIO-Europe partnering portal, which is now open. Artelo looks forward to meeting with both existing and prospective partners in Cologne as the Company continues to evaluate partnering opportunities across its portfolio.

About ART26.12

ART26.12, Artelo’s lead Fatty Acid Binding Protein 5 (FABP5) inhibitor, is under development as a novel, peripherally acting, non-opioid, non-steroidal analgesic, initially for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Human studies with ART26.12 have demonstrated a favorable safety profile with no serious adverse events, as well as predictable, linear pharmacokinetics and dosing flexibility in both fed and fasted states. Fatty Acid Binding Proteins (FABPs) are a family of intracellular proteins that chaperone lipids important to normal cellular function. In addition to ART26.12, Artelo’s extensive library of small molecule inhibitors of FABPs has shown therapeutic promise for the treatment of certain cancers, neuropathic and nociceptive pain, psoriasis, and anxiety disorders.

About BIO-Europe

BIO-Europe is one of the life sciences industry’s leading partnering conferences. The 2025 event drew participation from 3,252 companies across 60 countries, who held more than 32,500 one-to-one partnering meetings. Company presentations are awarded by a selection committee of venture investors, biotech entrepreneurs and industry professionals, and BIO-Europe reports that presenting companies receive up to 20% more meeting requests than other attendees.

About Artelo Biosciences

Artelo Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics that modulate lipid-signaling pathways, with a diversified pipeline addressing significant unmet needs in obesity, anorexia, cancer, anxiety, dermatologic conditions, pain, and inflammation. Led by an experienced executive team collaborating with world-class researchers and technology partners, Artelo applies rigorous scientific, regulatory, and commercial expertise to maximize stakeholder value. More information is available at www.artelobio.com and X: @ArteloBio.

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Deployments now run in energy, rail, military, community security and command-center sites, on Zorronet’s VLM, no-code and natural-language stack

NETANYA, Israel, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zorronet Ltd. (“Zorronet”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tessera Defense and Homeland Security Inc. (“Tessera” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: HLSQ), today reported a further series of operational orders and deployments for its next-generation AI intelligence platform, as customers in critical infrastructure, defense and public safety move the system from trial into daily use.

The new generation of Zorronet systems combines real-time video analytics, Vision Language Models (VLM), sensor integration, no-code tools and natural-language operation in a single platform.

Unlike traditional video analytics systems that rely primarily on a fixed set of predefined rules, Zorronet’s new platform enables customers to create, modify and operate scenarios using natural language. Users can describe what they want the system to detect, understand or respond to, without requiring a new software development cycle for every operational requirement.

Recent orders and deployments include:

• Three Israeli kibbutzim ordered Zorronet systems for perimeter and internal security, including integration with local command centers and secure mobile access.
• A mid-sized monitoring and command center ordered a Zorronet system and has already begun operating it.
• One of Israel’s leading energy companies ordered a system, has already connected three operational sites to the platform and is planning further expansion.
• An Israeli national rail operator ordered a Zorronet system for use within its safety command center.
• An Israeli law-enforcement organization integrated two Zorronet interfaces into servers already operating within its environment.
• Two military sites upgraded existing systems with Zorronet’s new platform architecture and have already implemented the upgraded system.
• A major Israeli defense company upgraded its existing deployment and ordered two additional systems for sensitive operational use, with an existing system already installed in the field.

These deployments reflect Zorronet’s strategy of placing advanced AI intelligence directly inside the customer environment, while allowing existing cameras, sensors and security systems to remain in place.

Zorronet acts as an intelligence layer above those systems, connecting multiple data sources, validating events, understanding operational context and allowing customers to define new scenarios as their needs change.

“What we are seeing now is the transition from technology demonstration to real operational adoption,” said Idan Wasserman, CEO of Zorronet. “Customers are not simply connecting cameras to another analytics system. They are starting to use AI as an operational layer that understands what is happening across their environment and allows them to create new scenarios simply by describing what they need.”

Wasserman continued:
“The combination of VLM, natural language and no-code tools changes the way these systems are used. Instead of waiting for development every time an operational requirement changes, the customer can adapt the intelligence layer to the reality in the field.”

The platform is designed for on-premise, hybrid and secured environments and can integrate with existing cameras, sensors, IoT devices, C5ISR systems and third-party infrastructure.

Zorronet expects the new architecture to become a central component in future deployments, particularly across defense, critical infrastructure, transportation, municipal security and large-scale command-center environments.

About Zorronet Ltd.

Zorronet Ltd., a Tessera company, develops AI-powered operational intelligence and command-and-control technology that connects cameras, sensors, drones, IoT devices and other field systems into a unified real-time operating picture. The platform enables organizations to bring together information, operational workflows and communications across multiple systems and locations, supporting both centralized control rooms and distributed teams in the field.

Zorronet combines its software platform with systems integration, communications infrastructure and operational deployment capabilities, enabling Zorronet to support projects from initial characterization and planning through implementation, commissioning and ongoing operations. Its technologies and capabilities are applicable across defense, homeland security, critical infrastructure, transportation, municipalities, agriculture, smart cities, test and evaluation environments, remote asset protection and civilian security applications.

About Tessera Defense and Homeland Security Inc. (Formerly BiomX Inc.)

Tessera Defense and Homeland Security Inc. (NYSE American: HLSQ) is a physical security technology company providing integrated, bespoke security solutions that connect detection, intelligence and response across complex security environments. The Tessera platform integrates cameras, sensors, detection technologies, AI and other security infrastructure to identify threats, understand events and coordinate response in real time. Tessera provides the technology, hardware and implementation expertise needed to tailor security solutions to the specific requirements of each site, helping customers deploy and optimize integrated security systems across critical infrastructure, energy, digital infrastructure and homeland security applications.

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These risks and uncertainties include, among others, whether the orders, deployments, upgrades and expansions described in this press release will be completed, expanded, renewed or result in additional orders, and the timing and amount of any revenue generated from them; the ability of Zorronet’s technology, including its natural-language interface, AI agents, vision language models, video analytics and security intelligence capabilities, to perform as intended and meet customers’ technical, security, integration, performance and other requirements; Zorronet’s ability to successfully configure, deploy and integrate its technology with customers’ existing cameras, sensors, access-control systems, UAVs, servers and other security infrastructure; the ability of Zorronet’s technology to accurately interpret customer instructions and translate them into appropriate detection rules, intelligence processes and authorized response workflows; the performance, reliability and scalability of Zorronet’s new server architecture and related technologies; Zorronet’s ability to provide implementation, maintenance and support services; the timing and extent of customer adoption of Zorronet’s technologies across defense, critical infrastructure, transportation, law enforcement, public safety and other markets; Zorronet’s ability to convert existing deployments into broader customer relationships, additional sites and follow-on orders; the Company’s ability to execute its business plan for Zorronet and expand adoption of Zorronet’s technologies in Israel and internationally; competitive technologies and changes in customer requirements; the Company’s ability to raise additional capital and to execute its business and strategic initiatives; the risk that the Company may not regain compliance with the NYSE American continued listing standards within the plan period or at all; the risk that the Company may not make progress consistent with its plan; the possibility that the Company’s common stock may be suspended from trading or delisted from the NYSE American; the Company’s going concern qualification; and the other risks described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC on February 19, 2026, as supplemented by the Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on April 30, 2026, the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 5, 2026, and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 filed with the SEC on August 19, 2026, as well as the Company’s other filings with the SEC.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Investor Relations Contact
Yair Ohayon
Yairo@thlsq.ai