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Collaboration advances Q/C Technologies’ optical processing unit initiative for AI inference through nanophotonics research at Sandia’s Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Q/C Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: QCLS) (“Q/C Technologies” or “the Company”), a developer of next-generation optical computing solutions, today announced a collaboration with the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) at Sandia National Laboratories (“Sandia”) to advance its proprietary optical processing unit (OPU) initiative for artificial intelligence inference. The Company is pioneering next-generation optical computing solutions designed to harness the properties of light to perform complex computations naturally via interference.

Sandia is one of the nation’s leading multi-mission science and engineering laboratories, operated for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration. With approximately 17,000 employees and an annual budget of approximately $5 billion, Sandia has deep capabilities spanning microelectronics, photonics, advanced materials, high-performance computing and systems engineering.

The Company’s collaboration with Sandia’s CINT focuses on joint research on nanophotonic components and the physical building blocks required for scalable optical AI processing. The project aims to establish and verify a defensible roadmap for optical AI hardware beyond incremental GPU scaling by identifying and prioritizing optical operations and device technologies for Q/C’s OPU architecture and addressing key challenges including nonlinear operations, memory, precision, optical loss and integration with electronic systems.

“Access to CINT’s scientific expertise and advanced research capabilities in photonics and nanoscale technologies represents an important step as we develop our proprietary optical computing platform,” said Joshua Silverman, Executive Chairman of Q/C Technologies. “As AI infrastructure faces increasing constraints in power consumption, bandwidth and scalability, we believe optical computing has the potential to fundamentally change how computationally intensive AI workloads are processed. This collaboration will help us evaluate key architectural concepts as we continue building the foundation for our next-generation optical computing solution.”

“This collaboration provides an opportunity to accelerate our work toward a practical, scalable optical computing architecture,” said Yossef Ehrlichman, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer at Q/C Technologies. “We believe this work with CINT will help us define the pathway from fundamental optical capabilities to an integrated OPU architecture.”

The new collaboration represents another milestone in Q/C Technologies’ OPU initiative. The Company recently established a 4,800-square-foot integrated photonics laboratory in San Francisco and continues to build its foundation of knowledge and engineering expertise in AI, photonics and computing to support development of its proprietary OPU architecture.

About Q/C Technologies, Inc.

Q/C Technologies believes the next leap in frontier computing is optical. The Company is pioneering next-generation optical computing solutions designed to harness the properties of light to perform complex computations naturally via interference. Overcoming key challenges posed by electronic GPUs, Q/C Technologies seeks to develop proprietary optical processing units with orders of magnitude faster clock speed and bandwidth and vastly improved energy efficiency relative to traditional computing architectures. qctechnologies.com

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any expected future results, performance, or achievements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and neither the Company nor its affiliates assume any duty to update forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “plan,” “will,” “would’’ and other similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation: the development, performance and scalability of its optical computing products and related technologies, unanticipated financial setbacks, the Company needing to pursue financing options that could adversely impact its liabilities due to adverse market conditions, the Company’s ability to successfully develop new technologies; increased levels of competition; changes in political, economic or regulatory conditions generally and in the markets in which the Company operates; the Company’s ability to patent and otherwise protect its technologies from competitors; the Company’s ability to retain and attract senior management, engineers and other key employees; and the Company’s ability to quickly and effectively respond to new technological developments. A discussion of these and other factors with respect to the Company is set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent reports that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Contact:
800-507-9010

Please see enclosed pdf.

 

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Major shareholder announcement

Reference is made to the press release issued by Coloplast A/S on 4 September 2026 regarding the expected implementation of the generational change in the ultimate ownership of Coloplast A/S. 

Coloplast A/S hereby announces that on 1 October 2026, Coloplast A/S has received the following major shareholder notification:

• NPLH Holding ApS, a company 100% owned and controlled by Niels Peter Louis-Hansen, has transferred, by way of a gift, all its shares in Coloplast Holding ApS, a company which holds shares in Coloplast A/S, to Coloplast Fonden. Following the transfer, Niels Peter Louis-Hansen holds, directly and indirectly, 3.65% of the voting rights in Coloplast A/S and 1.92% of the share capital in Coloplast A/S.
• Coloplast Fonden has acquired, by way of a gift from NPLH Holding ApS, all of NPLH Holding ApS’ shares in Coloplast Holding ApS, resulting in Coloplast Fonden indirectly controlling 51.36% of the voting rights in Coloplast A/S and indirectly holding 18.46% of the share capital in Coloplast A/S. Coloplast Holding ApS holds 51.36% of the voting rights in Coloplast A/S and 29.49% of the share capital in Coloplast A/S.
• Coloplast Fonden has subsequently contributed in kind all of its shares in Coloplast Holding ApS to its wholly owned subsidiary, CF Holding af 2026 ApS, resulting in CF Holding af 2026 ApS indirectly controlling 51.36% of the voting rights in Coloplast A/S and indirectly holding 18.46% of the share capital in Coloplast A/S. Coloplast Holding ApS holds 51.36% of the voting rights in Coloplast A/S and 29.49% of the share capital in Coloplast A/S.

As a consequence of the changes described above, Coloplast Fonden, through its wholly owned subsidiary, CF Holding af 2026 ApS, indirectly controls 51.36% of the voting rights in Coloplast A/S and indirectly holds 18.46% of the share capital in Coloplast A/S. On a proportional basis, the voting rights indirectly held by Coloplast Fonden, through CF Holding af 2026 ApS, would amount to 36.51%, however, as CF Holding af 2026 ApS holds a majority of the voting rights in Coloplast Holding ApS, Coloplast Fonden, through CF Holding af 2026, is considered to control the full 51.36% of the voting rights attached to Coloplast Holding ApS’ shares in Coloplast A/S, whereas the share capital is stated on a proportional basis.

This announcement is in accordance with section 30 of the Danish Capital Markets Act. 

Contacts

Investors and analysts:	Press and media:
Anders Lonning-Skovgaard Executive Vice President, CFO Tel.: +45 4911 1111 Aleksandra Dimovska Vice President, Investor Relations  Tel. +45 4911 1800 / +45 4911 2458 Email: dkadim@coloplast.com Nicklas Overgaard Senior Manager, Investor Relations Tel. +45 4911 1800 / +45 4911 3301 Email: dknioha@coloplast.com	Peter Mønster Head of Media Relations & Corporate Content Tel. +45 4911 2623 Email: dkpete@coloplast.com

Address                                                                              
Coloplast A/S
Holtedam 1
DK-3050 Humlebaek
Denmark
Company reg. (CVR) no. 69749917

Website
www.coloplast.com

This announcement is available in a Danish and an English-language version. In the event of discrepancies, the English version shall prevail.

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Collaboration advances Q/C Technologies’ optical processing unit initiative for AI inference through nanophotonics research at Sandia’s Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Q/C Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: QCLS) (“Q/C Technologies” or “the Company”), a developer of next-generation optical computing solutions, today announced a collaboration with the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) at Sandia National Laboratories (“Sandia”) to advance its proprietary optical processing unit (OPU) initiative for artificial intelligence inference. The Company is pioneering next-generation optical computing solutions designed to harness the properties of light to perform complex computations naturally via interference.

Sandia is one of the nation’s leading multi-mission science and engineering laboratories, operated for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration. With approximately 17,000 employees and an annual budget of approximately $5 billion, Sandia has deep capabilities spanning microelectronics, photonics, advanced materials, high-performance computing and systems engineering.

The Company’s collaboration with Sandia’s CINT focuses on joint research on nanophotonic components and the physical building blocks required for scalable optical AI processing. The project aims to establish and verify a defensible roadmap for optical AI hardware beyond incremental GPU scaling by identifying and prioritizing optical operations and device technologies for Q/C’s OPU architecture and addressing key challenges including nonlinear operations, memory, precision, optical loss and integration with electronic systems.

“Access to CINT’s scientific expertise and advanced research capabilities in photonics and nanoscale technologies represents an important step as we develop our proprietary optical computing platform,” said Joshua Silverman, Executive Chairman of Q/C Technologies. “As AI infrastructure faces increasing constraints in power consumption, bandwidth and scalability, we believe optical computing has the potential to fundamentally change how computationally intensive AI workloads are processed. This collaboration will help us evaluate key architectural concepts as we continue building the foundation for our next-generation optical computing solution.”

“This collaboration provides an opportunity to accelerate our work toward a practical, scalable optical computing architecture,” said Yossef Ehrlichman, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer at Q/C Technologies. “We believe this work with CINT will help us define the pathway from fundamental optical capabilities to an integrated OPU architecture.”

The new collaboration represents another milestone in Q/C Technologies’ OPU initiative. The Company recently established a 4,800-square-foot integrated photonics laboratory in San Francisco and continues to build its foundation of knowledge and engineering expertise in AI, photonics and computing to support development of its proprietary OPU architecture.

About Q/C Technologies, Inc.

Q/C Technologies believes the next leap in frontier computing is optical. The Company is pioneering next-generation optical computing solutions designed to harness the properties of light to perform complex computations naturally via interference. Overcoming key challenges posed by electronic GPUs, Q/C Technologies seeks to develop proprietary optical processing units with orders of magnitude faster clock speed and bandwidth and vastly improved energy efficiency relative to traditional computing architectures. qctechnologies.com

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any expected future results, performance, or achievements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and neither the Company nor its affiliates assume any duty to update forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “plan,” “will,” “would’’ and other similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation: the development, performance and scalability of its optical computing products and related technologies, unanticipated financial setbacks, the Company needing to pursue financing options that could adversely impact its liabilities due to adverse market conditions, the Company’s ability to successfully develop new technologies; increased levels of competition; changes in political, economic or regulatory conditions generally and in the markets in which the Company operates; the Company’s ability to patent and otherwise protect its technologies from competitors; the Company’s ability to retain and attract senior management, engineers and other key employees; and the Company’s ability to quickly and effectively respond to new technological developments. A discussion of these and other factors with respect to the Company is set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent reports that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Contact:
800-507-9010

Selection of full FedRAMP High-authorized, AI-enabled SaaS platform expands federal adoption of Xacta

ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS), a leading provider of cyber, cloud and enterprise security solutions for the world’s most security-conscious organizations, today announced a new contract award from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Inspector General (OIG), for its full FedRAMP Class D (High)-authorized Xacta^® software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform.

Under the 12-month contract, Commerce OIG will use Xacta 360™, Xacta.io™ and Xacta.ai™ to automate cyber governance, risk and compliance (GRC) activities and support its Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) requirements.

Xacta 360 will manage the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework lifecycle, including control implementation, assessments and authorization documentation. Xacta.io will integrate security data to support continuous monitoring and remediation tracking, while Xacta.ai will assist with control narrative drafting, evidence analysis and documentation review. Telos will also provide implementation, integration, configuration and training to support deployment and adoption.

“Federal agencies need more than a tool for producing compliance documents – they need a platform that helps security teams sustain compliance and make informed risk decisions,” said John B. Wood, chairman and chief executive officer, Telos. “Xacta combines decades of federal risk management experience with practical AI assistance in a secure SaaS environment. That combination gives agencies a strong foundation for modernizing cyber compliance while allowing their teams to focus more of their expertise on managing risk.”

The Commerce OIG award follows Telos’ recently announced Xacta awards supporting the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Archives and Records Administration, the Office of Naval Intelligence and the Air Force Intelligence Community. Together, these selections demonstrate continued adoption of Xacta across federal civilian, defense and intelligence organizations.

Learn more about Xacta at www.telos.com/offerings/xacta.

About Telos Corporation
Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS) empowers and protects the world’s most security-conscious organizations with efficient, adaptable, and secure solutions that safeguard people, systems, and information. We deliver advanced capabilities across cyber governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) with Xacta; identity and biometric solutions; secure networks and communications; and TSA PreCheck^® enrollment services. Serving the U.S. federal government, regulated industries, and global enterprises, Telos helps customers stay ahead of evolving threats, accelerate compliance, and achieve mission success. Driven by purpose and guided by our core values, we build trusted partnerships, deliver superior solutions, and help create a more secure, interconnected world. Learn more at https://www.telos.com/.   

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements which are made under the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws. These statements are based on the Company’s management’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions about future events, conditions and results and on information currently available to them. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. The Company believes that these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” set forth from time to time in the Company’s filings and reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as well as subsequent and future filings and reports by the Company, copies of which are available at https://investors.telos.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Although the Company bases these forward-looking statements on assumptions that its management believes are reasonable when made, the Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that the Company’s actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, solution and contract performance, and industry developments, may differ materially from statements made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Given these risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond its control, the Company cautions the reader not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of such statement and, except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement publicly, or to revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or developments occurring after the date of the statement, even if new information becomes available in the future. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless specifically expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.

Media: media@telos.com
Investors: InvestorRelations@telos.com

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, is once again inviting guests to celebrate Tacoberfest®, the brand’s annual monthlong salute to its namesake products. Throughout October, Tacoberfest® gives taco fans more ways to enjoy Del Taco favorites with a rotating lineup of taco offers in the Del Yeah! Rewards App, including a special National Taco Day deal on October 6.

“Tacoberfest® has grown into an eagerly anticipated annual tradition for Del Taco and our guests, and as a brand built around tacos, we’re excited to bring it back for another year,” said Noah Chillingworth, Chief Marketing Officer of Del Taco. “Tacoberfest® is a natural way for us to celebrate one of our most iconic menu categories, while delivering the value and craveability our guests are seeking, and this year’s lineup gives fans an entire month full of reasons to engage with the brand and enjoy Del Taco.”

This year’s Tacoberfest® lineup of digital exclusive offers includes:

• October 1–4: Buy One, Get One Free Street Taco, with a choice of chicken or carne asada
• October 6 – National Taco Day: Free Taco with any purchase**
• October 7–10: Buy One, Get One Free Carnitas Big Fat Taco
• October 14–17: Buy One, Get One Free Crispy Chicken Taco
• October 21–24: Buy One, Get One Free Grilled Chicken Taco
• October 28–31: Buy One, Get One Free The Del Taco

From Street Tacos and the Carnitas Big Fat Taco to crispy and grilled chicken options, the Tacoberfest® lineup gives guests plenty of opportunities to enjoy Del Taco’s taco favorites. Tacoberfest® concludes with The Del Taco, one of Del Taco’s signature menu items and a longtime favorite. The Del Taco features seasoned beef, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, crisp shredded lettuce and fresh diced tomatoes, all piled into a bigger, crunchier corn shell.

All Tacoberfest® offers are available at participating Del Taco restaurants for Del Yeah! Rewards members. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information and to find the nearest Del Taco location, visit www.deltaco.com. ** Excludes the All-American BurgerTaco.

Del Taco Brings Back Monthlong Tacoberfest® Celebration

*By number of units.

About Del Taco
Voted Best Fast Food Restaurant in USA Today’s 2025 and 2026 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards, Del Taco offers a unique variety of Mexican and American favorites, such as burritos and fries, prepared fresh in every restaurant’s working kitchen with the value and convenience of a drive-thru. Del Taco’s menu items taste better because they are made with real, quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-made guacamole, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and signature creamy Queso Blanco.

Founded in 1964, Del Taco operates more than 550 restaurants across 18 states. Del Taco’s commitment to providing guests with real food at a real value for their money originates from cooking, chopping, shredding and grilling menu items from scratch. For more information about the Del Taco brand, and to find your nearest location, visit deltaco.com.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/e5aaa645-0cd2-42d7-b9f1-7a90d07b0f78

CONTACT: Media Contact
Kristyna Otto
Powerhouse+Co.
kristyna@powerhouseandco.com

HANOVER, N.H., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ledyard Financial Group, Inc. (OTCQX®: LFGP), the holding company for Ledyard National Bank, is proud to announce that Josephine Moran, President and CEO, has been named to American Banker’s 2026 list of The Most Powerful Women in Banking™’s Women to Watch, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the financial services industry.

Now in its 24th year, the program recognizes exceptional women whose leadership is helping shape the future of banking and financial services. Honorees are selected for their professional accomplishments, strategic vision, and positive impact on their institutions, clients, employees, and communities.

“What’s striking about 2025 and coming into 2026 was the sheer number of things leaders had to get right at the same time—without a playbook. Women at the highest levels—and those quickly on the rise—were making vital decisions amid economic uncertainty, advances in AI and enormous pressure to rethink how their businesses operate,” said Holly Sraeel, SVP, Strategy and Content, American Banker Live Media. “These leaders were willing to make hard calls, change course if necessary, and bring people along faster to meet the moment. These women have earned their recognition.”

Under Moran’s leadership, Ledyard Bank has undergone a period of significant transformation and growth. Guided by a clear vision of making banking easier, more accessible, and more relationship focused, she has championed investments in people, technology, and client experience while strengthening the bank’s commitment to the communities it serves. During her tenure, Ledyard has expanded its lending capacity, modernized its digital banking capabilities, enhanced collaboration across business lines, and delivered strong financial performance.

“Josephine is an exceptional leader whose vision, integrity, and dedication have helped position Ledyard for long-term success,” said Charles M. Petersen, Ledyard Bank’s Board Chair. “She has led with courage through a period of unprecedented change in the banking industry while never losing sight of what matters most: our clients, our employees, and our communities. This recognition is a reflection of the impact she has made both within our organization and across the broader banking industry.”

Honorees will be recognized during THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN BANKING™ Conference & Gala in New York City.

The Conference takes place October 20–21, 2026, at The Altman Building, bringing together leaders from across financial services for conversations focused on leadership, career growth, industry transformation, and the future of banking.

The celebration will culminate with THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN BANKING™ Gala on October 22, 2026, at the American Museum of Natural History, where honorees will be recognized alongside leaders from across the financial services industry.

To learn more about The Most Powerful Women in Banking™, the 2026 honorees, and the Conference and Gala, visit: https://the-most-powerful-women-in-banking.americanbanker.com/the-most-powerful-women-in-bankings-women-to-watch/

About Ledyard Bank and Ledyard Financial Group

Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Hanover, New Hampshire, Ledyard Bank is a full-service community bank offering personal banking, business banking, private banking, and wealth management services across New Hampshire and Vermont. Guided by its core values of Integrity, Inclusion, Humility, Collaboration, Excellence, and Adaptability, Ledyard is committed to making life better for its clients, communities, and team members.

Ledyard Financial Group, Inc., with headquarters in Hanover, New Hampshire, is the holding company for Ledyard National Bank. Ledyard National Bank, founded in 1991, is a full-service community bank offering a broad range of banking, investment, tax and wealth management services. Ledyard Financial Group, Inc. shares are traded on the OTCQX® Market through SEC regulated OTC Link® ATS under the trading symbol LFGP. Shares may be traded through an individual’s broker. For more information, please refer to the Investor Relations section of the bank’s website at www.ledyard.bank or contact the bank’s Chief Financial Officer, Peter Sprudzs.

Forward-Looking Statements: Statements concerning future performance, developments or events, expectations for growth and income forecasts, and any other guidance on future periods constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from stated expectations. Specific factors include, but are not limited to loan production, competitive pressure in the banking industry, balance sheet management, net interest margin variations, the effect of changes in equity prices on assets under management, the ability to control costs and expenses, changes in the interest rate environment, financial policies of the United States government, and general economic conditions. Ledyard Financial Group disclaims any obligation to update any such factors.

Media Contact: Jeff Marks, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Ledyard Bank |(603) 640-2711 | jeff.marks@ledyard.bank

FAU Harbor Branch adds deep-water access and maritime testing capabilities to Blue Ops’ growing U.S. footprint supporting the development and production of autonomous systems for U.S. and allied forces

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S. based provider of advanced all domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, announced that its Blue Ops maritime division has established a strategic partnership with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) that will expand Blue Ops’ maritime defense operations to FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce, Florida.

The partnership gives Blue Ops access to FAU Harbor Branch’s secure, 144-acre deep-water facility, including direct ocean access, waterfront infrastructure, specialized equipment and marine engineering and research expertise. The environment will allow Blue Ops to develop, integrate, test, and demonstrate uncrewed maritime systems under real-world conditions, accelerating the feedback between engineering, on-water evaluation and continued platform development.

The expansion comes as Blue Ops builds the U.S. infrastructure, technology and talent needed to support a resurgence in American maritime innovation and meet growing demand for autonomous systems. Harbor Branch adds a real-world maritime development and testing environment to an established Blue Ops footprint that includes its headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, and its 155,000-square-foot manufacturing operation in Valdosta, Georgia. Together, these capabilities support Blue Ops’ ability to develop, test, demonstrate, manufacture and scale autonomous maritime systems for U.S. and allied defense customers.

“Blue Ops has an opportunity to lead a new era of U.S. maritime innovation by combining our shipbuilding heritage with the best technologies being developed today in autonomy, AI, communications and advanced manufacturing,” said Barry Hinckley, president of Blue Ops. “Harbor Branch gives our team an environment where we can put systems on the water, integrate new capabilities and test them under the real-world conditions they were built for. Combined with our headquarters in West Palm Beach and growing manufacturing capacity in Valdosta, we are building the capabilities needed to move faster from innovation to operational systems in the hands of the warfighter.”

Blue Ops develops and manufactures a growing family of mission-adaptable USVs designed for U.S. and allied defense missions. Its growing family of USVs is built around Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) principles, allowing payloads, sensors, communications, autonomy and mission systems to be integrated based on evolving operational requirements. The platform is designed to support missions including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; force protection; harbor and coastal security; contested logistics; and other payload-adaptable operations.

“Harbor Branch was built for the kind of real-world research, testing and collaboration this partnership will enable,” said Jason Hallstrom, Ph.D., interim executive director of FAU Harbor Branch. “Working with Blue Ops gives our researchers, engineers and students the opportunity to contribute to the development of autonomous maritime technologies with important national defense applications, while giving Blue Ops access to the expertise, facilities and maritime environment needed to advance these systems.”

About Red Cat Holdings, Inc.

Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a U.S. based provider of advanced all domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security. Through its integrated portfolio of trusted U.S. and allied hardware and software offerings, Red Cat supports military, government, and public safety operations across air, land, sea and space. Its systems span small unmanned aircraft systems, uncrewed surface vessels, wireless power transfer technology, and autonomous swarming software to enhance situational awareness, operational effectiveness, and mission safety. Learn more at www.redcat.red.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” “will” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words.

Forward-looking statements are based on Red Cat Holdings, Inc.’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in Red Cat’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and Red Cat undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

Investor Contact:
Ankit Hira
Solebury Strategic Communications for Red Cat Holdings, Inc.
E-mail: RCAT@soleburystrat.com

Media Contact:
Peter Moran
Indicate Media
Phone: (347) 880-2895
Email: peter@indicatemedia.com

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RIVERSIDE, Calif., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Provident Financial Holdings, Inc., NASDAQ GS: PROV, the holding company for Provident Savings Bank, F.S.B. (“Provident Bank”), announces that Provident Bank has been named one of America’s Greatest Mid-Market Companies for 2026 by Newsweek, in collaboration with Plant-A Insights Group. The recognition highlights publicly traded U.S. mid-market organizations that demonstrate excellence across financial strength, workforce performance, innovation and environmental sustainability. The evaluation incorporates business performance metrics, third-party workforce data and insights from more than 2.7 million employee reviews, recognizing companies that combine strong organizational results with a positive employee experience and long-term growth potential.

“Having been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Greatest Mid-Market Companies is a meaningful milestone for Provident. It reflects the dedication of our employees and the strong foundation we have built together over the past 70 years. We remain committed to the principles that have guided us from the beginning—serving our customers, investing in our communities and building a company positioned for continued, sustainable growth for generations to come,” stated Donavon P. Ternes, President and Chief Executive Officer.

“Being recognized among Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Mid-Market Companies is a meaningful acknowledgment of the work Provident Bank’s team has done to build a strong, innovative and resilient business. This recognition reflects commitment to sustainable growth, and employees and the customers they serve, while reinforcing beliefs that midsize companies can have an outsized impact.” Ryan Kinney, Senior Vice-President, Newsweek.

With approximately $1.2 billion in total assets, Provident Bank is the largest independent community bank headquartered in Riverside County, California, and has been serving its customers’ financial needs since 1956. Please visit our website at www.myprovident.com to learn more about Provident Bank, our banking products and services, our branch locations and customer education seminars.

Safe-Harbor Statement

Certain matters in this News Release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may relate to, among others, expectations of the business environment in which the Company operates, projections of future performance, perceived opportunities in the market, potential future credit experience, and statements regarding the Company’s mission and vision. These forward-looking statements are based upon current management expectations, and may, therefore, involve risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements may differ materially from those suggested, expressed, or implied by forward-looking statements as a result of a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the general business environment, interest rates, the California real estate market, competitive conditions between banks and non-bank financial services providers, regulatory changes, and other risks detailed in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026.

Contacts:                

Donavon P. Ternes        
President and Chief Executive Officer

Peter C. Fan
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of The Brink’s Company (NYSE:BCO) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.255 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 2, 2026.

About The Brink’s Company

The Brink’s Company (NYSE:BCO), a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. Our customers include financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers and other commercial operations. Our network of operations in 51 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries. For more information, please visit our website at www.brinks.com or call 804-289-9709.

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