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Reno, NV, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — M2i Global, Inc. (OTCQB: MTWO), a company specializing in the development and execution of a complete global value supply chain for critical minerals, announced the expansion of its partnership with Regenerate Technology Global to include battery recycling worldwide and data intelligence for the global critical minerals industry.

The companies will continue to work closely together to strengthen the global critical minerals supply chain through advanced technology and data intelligence. The partnership will bring Regenerate’s technology into customer plants around the globe, supported by select facilities under development, delivering advanced battery upcycling that converts waste into higher-quality materials with greater environmental value. Further details will follow.

Key Partnership Benefits:

Accelerating global battery metal recycling, reducing manufacturing costs, and improving supply chain resiliency and security.

Regenerate employs patented hydrometallurgical processes to extract valuable materials from used batteries. Unlike traditional smelting-based methods, this chemistry-driven approach delivers “90% waste reduction, 85% lower emissions and 20% cost savings.”

Regenerate operates through European facilities with scalable, globally deployable technology, currently expanding to North America and Asia.

David Batstone, CEO and Co-founder of Regenerate Technology Global, stated: “We are pleased to expand our relationship with M2i. The next phase of our work together brings Regenerate’s technology to more customers in more places, and adds data intelligence to the critical minerals supply chain.”

Doug Cole, Executive Chairman of M2i Global, stated: “This expansion takes Regenerate’s technology into customers’ plants worldwide, bringing new forms of battery recycling to the globe.”

The technology, developed with Cambridge University Material Science Labs, substantially reduces energy consumption by over 80% and minimizes greenhouse gas emissions by 90%, virtually eliminating toxic sludge from conventional processes.

Current Regenerate Locations:

E.U. Demonstration Plant – Lead-Acid Battery Recycling

Developing a state-of-the-art demonstration plant for lead-acid battery recycling

Cambridge, United Kingdom – Research & Innovation

Advanced R&D division in collaboration with Cambridge University

Developing patented hydrometallurgical processes for lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries

Innovating next-generation battery materials for circular economy solutions

About Regenerate Technology Global

Regenerate Technology Global, a Delaware corporation, provides advanced technologies and services for the global battery-based energy supply chain. The company develops scalable, state-of-the-art technologies for extracting high-value materials from end-of-life lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, supported by 25 granted or filed patents. Currently operating in Europe. For more information visit: https://regeneratetechnology.com

About M2i Global, Inc. (OTCQB: MTWO)

M2i Global, Inc. is a company specializing in the development and execution of a complete global value supply chain for critical minerals. M2i Global aims to establish a Critical Mineral Repository, creating a resilient supply chain that addresses the global shortage of essential minerals and metals.

For more information, please visit www.m2i.global

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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Detailed information appears in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including most recent Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors are urged to read these documents free of charge at www.sec.gov.

All forward-looking statements speak only as of their statement date. M2i Global undertakes no obligation to update statements except as required by applicable securities laws.

Media Contact:
Diego Rosende – drosende@m2i.global

Investor Contact:
IR@M2i.global

The update introduces three new prestige clubs, an upgraded level system, Power Level milestones and a redesigned interface, giving every player a reason to log in, climb higher, and chase something bigger

HERZLIYA, Israel, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — World Series of Poker® (WSOP), the #1* free-to-play mobile poker game from gaming entertainment and technology leader Playtika, today announced a completely rebuilt level progression system, offering players a new answer to what keeps them coming back to the table.

For millions of players, the climb through their Club has always been part of the thrill. Now the climb gets bigger, faster, and far more rewarding. Building on players’ feedback around progression within their Club, WSOP Poker introduces a deeper, more rewarding level system, with clear, achievable steps, richer rewards at every stage, and a new prestige ceiling for the game’s most competitive players.

At the heart of the update is Levels, a new progression system inside every Club that rewards growth and gives players a visible path forward. Rather than one long climb toward the next Club, players now advance through a series of smaller, achievable levels, so every session ends with something to show for it, not just a step closer to a distant finish line. Progressing through levels unlocks Power Level milestones, granting players extra benefits and rewards on their way toward the next Club. Combined with a wider table selection and more ways to win, the update is built around a simple idea: the game and the ambition never have to end.

For the game’s most driven players, the update raises the ceiling entirely. Three brand-new top Club tiers, Elite, Titans and Champions, turn the endgame into something worth chasing: a true measure of status among the best players in the room. Reaching a new Club Tier is marked by a Club Shield transformation, a celebratory animated moment built to make progress feel like a real achievement, not just a number going up, while every level-up across the new system is accompanied by all-new animations. The entire Clubs interface has also been redesigned to be more modern, interactive and fun to navigate.

The update reflects Playtika’s continued investment in WSOP Poker, evolving the game for its long-standing and highly engaged player community.

Guy Ceder, General Manager of WSOP, says: “This update is a direct response to what our players have been telling us, they wanted a deeper, more rewarding way to grow within their Club. With the new Levels system, every step forward feels meaningful, and every reward feels earned. Add to that three brand-new top Clubs in Elite, Titans and Champions, and we’ve given our most competitive players a real title to chase, something to be proud of, not just level up toward. It’s another step in our ongoing commitment to keep evolving WSOP Poker for a community that has stayed with us for years.”

^{*World Series of Poker is recognized as the #1 free-to-play poker game in revenue, last 12 months (September 2026), on the Apple App Store and Google Play, according to Sensor Tower.}

About World Series of Poker®
WSOP® is the official free-to-play game of the World Series of Poker®, and one of the world’s most downloaded free poker games. Home to millions of poker players across the web, tablets and mobile, the game features countless exciting game modes, tournaments and special events while rewarding its best players with authentic virtual WSOP® prizes and poker-player trophies and glory.

World Series of Poker® is intended for those 21 or older and is for amusement purposes only. World Series of Poker® is not a real money game and does not offer real money gambling or an opportunity to win real money or prizes. All prizes are virtual and have no cash value. Poker is available for free download on the App Store and Google Play – in-app purchases are available (including random items).

© 2026, Playtika Ltd. All rights reserved. The World Series of Poker trademarks are licensed by NSUS Group Inc.

About Playtika
Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PLTK) is a mobile gaming entertainment and technology market leader with a portfolio of multiple game titles. Founded in 2010, Playtika was among the first to offer free-to-play social games on social networks and, shortly after, on mobile platforms. Headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, and guided by a mission to entertain the world through infinite ways to play, Playtika has employees across offices worldwide. For more, visit playtika.com.

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Awards Include Tailored Software Integrations, Edge and Server-Side AI Offerings, and Turnkey Integrated Hardware Solutions

Expects to Release New Agentic AI Functionality within Ask Airship Before the End of 2026

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Airship AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AISP) (“Airship AI” or the “Company”), a leader in AI-driven video, sensor, and data management surveillance solutions, today announced it has been awarded $29.0 million in firm-fixed-price contracts from an agency within the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”). The brand-name-only awards support public safety and investigative requirements and carry a six-month period of performance.

“These awards reflect the continued momentum and critical importance of AI-driven surveillance solutions in advancing public safety and homeland security,” said Paul Allen, President of Airship AI. “As the administration prioritizes strengthening national security, autonomous edge AI-driven surveillance solutions are proving to be an essential force multiplier for law enforcement, delivering greater operational efficiency, enhanced accuracy, and improved threat detection.”

The awards include components of all three core areas of Airship AI’s product offering portfolio:

• Acropolis Software Ecosystem: Airship AI will develop new capabilities that enhance how users interact with its existing Acropolis software ecosystem. The development work focuses on autonomous edge sensor data collection and on improving the confidence level of detected user-defined events, leveraging Airship AI as the intelligence layer for their larger sensor eco-system.
• Outpost AI and Fortress AI Platforms: Airship AI will deliver significant additional quantities of Outpost AI, its edge AI appliance built to run advanced analytics at the tactical edge. The award includes Fortress AI, the Company’s newly released server-side platform for centralized, high-capacity AI processing. Because Fortress AI processes video and sensor data on premises, customers maintain full data sovereignty, with sensitive data never leaving their control or passing through third-party cloud infrastructure.
• Turnkey Hardware Solutions: Airship AI will deliver customized, turnkey hardware systems that allow users to autonomously collect data at the edge, securely transport it to designated endpoints, and receive high-confidence, AI-derived actionable intelligence in real time, giving supported agencies a unified solution from edge to enterprise. These solutions will support ongoing operational deployments as well as several pilots for ongoing operational requirements.

Mr. Allen added, “These awards also mark a significant milestone for Fortress AI as it expands into enterprise federal law enforcement operations following initial tactical deployments supporting multiple major 2026 National Special Security Events. They also reinforce the continued growth of our trusted partnership with DHS and the need for the full range of AI-driven solutions Airship AI provides.

“Each of these awards moves Airship AI closer to becoming the platform of choice for AI-enabled federal law enforcement operations. Agencies want a single architecture that runs from the tactical edge to the enterprise, and they want to own their data. With Outpost AI in the field and Fortress AI on premises, we give them both.

“That same on-premises foundation is where Ask Airship, our agentic AI platform, is designed to run. We expect to release new agentic AI functionality within Ask Airship before the end of 2026. Ask Airship sits on top of the video, sensor and access-control systems customers already operate, allows them to pair their sovereign data with the AI models best suited to their mission, and turns that data into actionable intelligence, with no rip and replace,” Mr. Allen concluded.

About Airship AI Holdings, Inc.

Founded in 2006, Airship AI (NASDAQ: AISP) is a U.S. owned and operated technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Airship AI is an AI-driven video, sensor and data management surveillance platform that improves public safety and operational efficiency for public sector and commercial customers by providing predictive analysis of events before they occur and meaningful intelligence to decision makers. Airship AI’s product suite includes Outpost AI edge hardware and software offerings, Acropolis enterprise management software stack, and Command family of visualization tools.

For more information, visit https://airship.ai.

Forward-Looking Statements

The disclosure herein includes certain statements that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, (1) statements regarding estimates and forecasts of financial, performance and operational metrics and projections of market opportunity; (2) changes in the market for Airship AI’s services and technology, expansion plans and opportunities; (3) the projected technological developments of Airship AI; and (4) current and future potential commercial and customer relationships. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Airship AI’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are also subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, as set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 17, 2026, and the other documents that the Company has filed, or will file, with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. In addition, forward looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its assessments to change. However, while it may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

Investor Contact:

Chris Tyson/Larry Holub
MZ North America
949-491-8235
AISP@mzgroup.us

Transaction Expected to Establish Recurring Revenue Stream Through Long-Term GPU Lease Arrangement

Company to Evaluate Strategic Alternatives for Existing Real Estate Operations to Focus on New Strategy

Chairman Nicholas Adler Appointed Chief Executive Officer to Lead Strategic Transformation

Celebration, FL, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La Rosa Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: LRHC) (“La Rosa” or the “Company”), a real estate and PropTech enterprise, today announced a strategic transaction in which it acquired NVIDIA graphics processing units (“GPUs”) and its intent to evaluate strategic alternatives with respect to the Company’s real estate operations, including a potential divestiture of its real estate assets, together advancing the Company’s previously announced transition into the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure sector.

Under the transaction, the Company acquired latest-generation NVIDIA B300 GPUs, the high-performance processor at the core of modern AI data centers, and leased those assets back under a long-term lease, which is expected to generate recurring, long-term cash flows for the Company. Management believes these GPU assets can serve as a foundational compute layer on which the Company can build its infrastructure footprint.

As part of this broader strategic transition, the Company intends to evaluate strategic alternatives with respect to the Company’s real estate operations, including a potential divestiture of its existing real estate businesses. Management believes monetizing these non-core assets could further accelerate the Company’s transition toward AI infrastructure and better align its capital and resources to support this strategy.

The Company also announced that Nicholas Adler has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Adler has served as Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member of both the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Company since December 2025. He brings significant real estate development and public company leadership experience aligned with the Company’s AI infrastructure strategy. Joe La Rosa, the Company’s founder and former Chief Executive Officer, has stepped down to lead the Company’s real estate business and will remain a member of the Board of Directors.

“I am honored to lead the Company at this stage in its transformation. This transaction represents a significant step in advancing our strategy to build a scalable platform focused on the infrastructure supporting the continued growth and adoption of artificial intelligence,” said Mr. Adler. “We have a real opportunity to bring together the Company’s legacy strengths in real estate with AI infrastructure, one of the fastest-growing and most compelling business opportunities today. This GPU acquisition establishes our foundation in the space, and we intend to scale our presence and continue pursuing new opportunities that will ultimately create long term value for our shareholders.”

The Company intends to continue to advance its strategy and evaluate additional opportunities, including strategic partnerships, investments, and other initiatives intended to expand the Company’s presence within the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem, and may also pursue opportunities in alternative high-growth sectors.

The Company also intends to change its corporate name and Nasdaq ticker and will provide further updates as the Board determines appropriate.

About La Rosa Holdings Corp.

La Rosa Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: LRHC) is expanding into AI infrastructure, including the acquisition and deployment of high-performance computing assets. The Company offers both residential and commercial real estate brokerage services, as well as technology-driven products and support for its agents and franchise partners. Its business model includes internal services for agents and external offerings for the public, spanning real estate brokerage, franchising, education and coaching, and property management.

For more information, please visit: https://www.larosaholdings.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding the Company’s current expectations that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding proposed acquisition of NVIDIA B300 GPUs; the anticipated long-term lease of the GPU assets and the expected recurring revenue and cash flows therefrom; the Company’s transition to and strategy in AI infrastructure, including its ability to scale; the evaluation of strategic alternatives with respect to the Company’s real estate operations, including a potential divestiture of the Company’s real estate businesses, and the potential outcomes thereof; the anticipated change to the Company’s corporate name and Nasdaq ticker; the benefits of the leadership transition; the Company’s ability to grow its business; the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing standards, and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential,” “strategic alternatives” or similar words.  These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including without limitation, the Company’s ability to identify and consummate strategic transactions on favorable terms or at all, to satisfy closing conditions of financing facilities and the timing and use of proceeds thereof, to achieve profitable operations, customer acceptance of new services, the demand for the Company’s services and the Company’s customers’ economic condition, the impact of competitive services and pricing, general economic conditions, the successful integration of the Company’s past and future acquired brokerages, the effect of the National Association of Realtors’ landmark settlement on our business operations, and other risk factors detailed in the Company’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and other reports and documents that we file from time to time with the SEC. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and La Rosa does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements in this release, except as may be required by applicable law. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites has not been incorporated by reference into this press release.

For more information, contact: info@larosaholdings.com.

Investor Relations Contact:
Crescendo Communications, LLC
David Waldman/Natalya Rudman
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Email: LRHC@crescendo-ir.com

NORWICH, N.Y., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NBT Bancorp Inc. (“NBT” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NBTB) will release details of its financial results for the third quarter 2026 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, following the market close. The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern) Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to review these results.

The audio webcast link, along with the corresponding presentation slides, will be available on the Company’s Event Calendar page at www.nbtbancorp.com/bn/presentations-events.html#events prior to the beginning of the conference call. The call will also be archived on the Company’s website for twelve months and can be accessed at any time and at no cost during this period.

Corporate Overview

NBT Bancorp Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Norwich, NY, with total assets of $16.21 billion at June 30, 2026. The Company primarily operates through NBT Bank, N.A., a full-service community bank, and through two financial services companies. NBT Bank, N.A. has 174 banking locations in New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Connecticut. EPIC Retirement Plan Services, based in Rochester, NY, is a national benefits administration firm. NBT Insurance Agency, LLC, based in Norwich, NY, is a full-service regional insurance agency. More information about NBT and its divisions is available online at: www.nbtbancorp.com, www.nbtbank.com, www.epicrps.com and www.nbtbank.com/Insurance.

Contact:	Scott A. Kingsley, President and CEO Annette L. Burns, Executive Vice President and CFO NBT Bancorp Inc. 52 South Broad Street Norwich, NY 13815 607-337-6589

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New HP OmniBook 5 delivers thoughtful design, immersive entertainment, and AI-ready performance starting at $699

 News Highlights:

• HP OmniBook 5 combines vibrant OLED visuals, rich audio, and AI-enhanced capabilities to help consumers create, connect and be entertained wherever they go
• HP ProBook 4 equips growing businesses with AI-ready performance and portability to stay productive wherever work happens

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced the new HP OmniBook 5, a premium consumer Windows laptop designed for people who want more from their everyday device: more screen, more battery life, more connectivity and more freedom to create, connect and be entertained without compromise.

“Today’s consumers expect technology that fits naturally into their lives – beautifully designed, easy to use, and powerful enough to support everything from collaboration and content creation to entertainment and everyday productivity,” said Samuel Chang, Senior Vice President and Division President, Consumer Personal Systems at HP Inc. “The new HP OmniBook 5 delivers exactly that, bringing together premium design and immersive experiences with a colorful OLED display in an incredibly portable package for work, study, and entertainment.”

Premium Experiences, Made Accessible
Consumers increasingly expect a PC that helps them stay productive, connected, and entertained without adding complexity to their lives. Whether streaming content, attending class, creating, collaborating, or staying connected with friends and family, they want premium experiences that fit their lifestyles, their budgets, and help prepare for what comes next. The HP OmniBook 5 was designed to deliver exactly that: bringing together thoughtful design, immersive entertainment, and everyday practicality in one accessible device.

Designed for students, young professionals and modern multitaskers, the device delivers the experiences people value most, from immersive entertainment to seamless connectivity, in a device built to fit naturally into everyday life:

• Empowers productivity and creativity with AI-ready performance: Powered by up to an Intel^® Core™ 7 processorⁱ with integrated NPU capabilitiesⁱⁱ, the HP OmniBook 5 helps users stay productive, communicate effectively and take advantage of the latest AI-ready experiences across work, school and personal projects.
• Adapts to life on the move with up to 42 hours of VPB (Local Video Playback) battery lifeⁱⁱⁱ and effortless mobility: Combining an ultra-thin 11.77 mm profile, lightweight 1.16 kg design, flexible 180° hinge, dual full-function USB-C^®iv ports and HP’s compact 65W USB Mini GaN charger^v, the HP OmniBook 5 is built to move effortlessly from campus to café, commute to couch and everywhere in between.
• Delivers rich entertainment experiences: Featuring up to a 2.5K OLED^vi touch display, 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, up to 620 nits brightness^vii, HP Eye Ease technology and up to a 90% screen-to-body ratio, the HP OmniBook 5 delivers vivid visuals and immersive entertainment wherever users go.
• Enhances seamless collaboration and connection: An FHD IR camera with Windows Hello facial recognition, dual microphones, Poly Studio-tuned audio^viii and DTS:X Ultra help users show up clearly and confidently for classes, calls and everyday conversations.
• Expresses individuality through thoughtful design: Available in Smoke Silver, Starlit Blue, Peony Pink and Soft Honeydew, the HP OmniBook 5 combines a premium aluminum chassis, tone-on-tone keyboard and refined design details that help consumers choose a device that reflects their personal style.

Premium Design, Built for Growing Businesses
HP is also bringing premium design and AI-ready performance to growing businesses with the HP ProBook 4. Purpose-built for SMBs and mobile professionals, the device delivers the design, mobility and performance growing businesses need without compromising on durability or value.

As HP’s thinnest business notebook,^ix the HP ProBook 4 pairs a sleek 12mm thin^x aluminum design with real portability, starting at just 2.6 lbs.,^xi so it travels light without feeling delicate. The device comes in three finishes – Eclipse Gray, Atmospheric Blue, and Mist Silver – with a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display^xii bringing work to life with rich 100% DCI-P3 color and fluid 120Hz motion.

Powered by up to an Intel^® Core™ 7 processori with up to 17 TOPS NPU AI acceleration^xiii, up to 32 GB of memory and up to 1TB of storage, the HP ProBook 4keeps everyday productivity and AI-enhanced work moving. A 70Whr battery with HP Fast Charge,^xiv along with MIL-STD durability,^xv helps professionals work confidently.

Pricing and Availability^xvi

• The HP OmniBook 5 14 AI PC is expected to be available on HP.com and Best Buy in October for a starting price of $699.99.
• The HP ProBook 4 G2iS 14 AI PC is expected to be available on HP.com in November. Pricing will be announced closer to availability.

About HP
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) is a global technology leader and creator of solutions that enable people to bring their ideas to life and connect to the things that matter most. Operating in more than 170 countries, HP delivers a wide range of innovative and sustainable devices, services, and subscriptions for personal computing, printing, 3D printing, hybrid work, gaming, and more. For more information, please visit http://www.hp.com.

ⁱ Multi-core is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. Intel’s numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. Models with Intel^® Core™ 7 processors planned to be available mid-October 2026.
ⁱⁱ Features and software that require a NPU may require may require software purchase, subscription or enablement by a software or platform provider, and third-party software may have specific configuration or compatibility requirements. Potential NPU inferencing performance varies by use, configuration, and other factors.
ⁱⁱⁱ Battery life tested by HP using continuous FHD video playback, 1080p (1920×1080) resolution, 200 nits brightness, system audio level as image default, player audio level at 100%, played full-screen from local storage, headphone attached or through speaker (if no audio jack port), wireless on but not connected. Actual battery life will vary depending on configuration and maximum capacity will naturally decrease with time and usage.
^iv Actual throughput may vary. USB Type-C^® and USB-C^® are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. DisplayPort™ and the DisplayPort™ logo are trademarks owned by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA^®) in the United States and other countries.
^v Performance and compatibility may vary by device. Subject to change without notice. Compared to previous generation HP power adapters.
^vi Features may require software or other third-party applications to provide the described functionality. Internet service required and not included.
^vii All performance specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. 2K OLED version with up to 300 nits brightness available at launch. 2.5K OLED version with up to 620 nits brightness planned to be available March 2027.
^viii Features may require software or other third-party applications to provide the described functionality. Internet service required and not included.
^ix Based on HP’s internal analysis of HP business notebook PCs with preinstalled encryption, authentication, malware protection and BIOS-level protection, passing MIL-STD testing, USB-C docking including power delivery, clamshell form factor, Intel U series or AMD Ryzen Pro processors, HDMI, and at least 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, optional WWAN in HP’s current commercial portfolio as of September 26. Claim based on the lowest maximum published z-height of the device. Actual dimensions may vary by configuration and manufacturing tolerances.
^x Based on HP internal analysis of product specifications, including thickness comparisons among HP commercial notebook PCs available as of 08/03/2026. Dimensions are typical. Actual dimensions may vary by +/- 0.5 mm, and height may vary by configuration. Maximum height does not include rubber feet.
^xi Actual weight will vary by configuration.
^xii All performance specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower.
^xiii Features and software that require an NPU may require software purchase, subscription or enablement by a software or platform provider, and third-party software may have specific configuration or compatibility requirements. Potential NPU inferencing performance varies by use, configuration, and other factors.
^xiv Recharges your battery up to 50% within 45 minutes when the system is off or in standby mode. Power adapter minimum of 65 watts required for battery capacities 56Whr or less. Power adapter minimum of 100 watts required for battery capacities greater than 56Whr and less than 83Whr. Power adapter minimum of 120 watts required for battery capacities greater than 83Whr and less than 100Whr. After charging has reached 50% capacity, charging will return to normal. Charging time may vary +/-10% due to System tolerance.
^xv MIL STD 810 testing is not intended to demonstrate fitness for U.S. Department of Defense contract requirements or for military use. Test results are not a guarantee of future performance under these test conditions. Any accidental damage requires an optional HP Accidental Damage Protection Care Pack.
^xvi Pricing and availability subject to change without notice.

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Third-quarter revenue grows roughly 380% from Q2, driven by stronger-than-expected industrial sales to Fortune 500 customers; Company reiterates Q4 revenue guidance 

Revenue milestone also enables Company to call Class B warrants

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SINTX Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SINT) (“SINTX” or the “Company”), a leader in advanced silicon nitride biomaterials and ceramics for medical and industrial applications, today announced preliminary, unaudited revenue of $2.2 million* for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The result exceeds the high end of the Company’s previously announced guidance of $0.9 million to $1.1 million, reflecting stronger-than-expected industrial ceramics sales, and is expected to result in narrower losses than previous quarters.

Sales of industrial parts to aerospace subsidiaries of Fortune 500 companies accounted for the majority of third-quarter revenue. During the quarter, SINTX began shipments against the more than $3.2 million in contract manufacturing purchase orders announced in June, converting a portion of those orders into recognized revenue. The Company reiterates its fourth-quarter revenue guidance range offered during its last quarterly earnings call.

“We are pleased by the results of our efforts to improve manufacturing and operational efficiency in the third quarter,” said Eric Olson, Chairman and CEO of SINTX. “In addition to the significantly narrowed losses we expect to see as a result of these sales and nearly doubling the high end of the guidance we provided in August, our 2026 third-quarter revenue represents growth of roughly 380% from the second quarter, and over ten times the revenue from the prior year quarter.”

During 2026, SINTX has expanded the commercial infrastructure supporting its silicon nitride orthopedic portfolio, including its FDA-cleared SiNAPTIC^® Foot & Ankle Osteotomy Wedge System. SINTX continues to develop its silicon nitride SiNERGY^™ technology platform across biocomposite and 3D printing capabilities, as well as its antimicrobial textiles as part of the overall platform for orthopedic, spine, craniofacial, dental, suture and wound-management applications.

Mr. Olson continued, “This quarter demonstrates our ability to turn industrial customer orders into revenue at scale through our U.S. manufacturing operations. Our focus now is on reliable delivery, repeat business and disciplined manufacturing costs. We see this execution as an important foundation for SINTX as we continue our transition towards a more diversified commercial-stage advanced materials company.”

Concurrent with issuing this press release on Form 8-K, the Company also intends to deliver a Call Notice to the holders of Class B Warrants to purchase an aggregate of approximately 1.88 million shares of the Company’s Common Stock. Roughly $2.1 million of the third-quarter revenue was derived from product sales, surpassing the Call Right trigger of at least $2.0 million in product revenue during a fiscal quarter. Per the terms of the Warrant, the per share exercise price shall be the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock at the close of the trading day immediately preceding the date of the Call Notice; if fully exercised under the terms of the Warrant, cash proceeds could provide up to $4.0 million in additional capital, while any Warrants or portion of Warrants that the Holders fail to exercise in a timely manner will automatically expire. Exercise proceeds are not assured.

*This amount represents preliminary recognized revenue for the quarter, while the Company is completing its quarter-end financial close and review procedures. The preliminary revenue figure is based on information currently available to management, is unaudited, and remains subject to adjustment. SINTX expects to provide complete third-quarter financial results in its forthcoming quarterly reporting. Final reported revenue could differ materially.

About SINTX Technologies, Inc.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, SINTX Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SINT) is an advanced ceramics and biomaterials company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes silicon nitride biomaterials, composites, devices, and related technologies for medical and other high-value applications. SINTX’s technologies are supported by peer-reviewed research, a patent portfolio, U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities, and strategic industry relationships. The Company’s business includes proprietary biomaterials and medical device technologies, as well as contract manufacturing and other advanced ceramics opportunities. SINTX’s product portfolio includes the FDA-cleared SiNAPTIC^® Foot & Ankle Osteotomy Wedge System for reconstructive surgery.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the Company’s expectations concerning its fourth-quarter 2026 revenue; anticipated operating results, including expectations regarding narrowed losses; the Company’s ability to achieve reliable delivery, repeat business and disciplined manufacturing costs; the continued development and commercialization of the Company’s silicon nitride technology platform and related applications; the Company’s transition toward a more diversified commercial-stage advanced materials company; the Company’s intention and ability to call the Class B Warrants; the potential exercise of such warrants by holders; and the amount and availability of any proceeds resulting from such exercises. The Company’s reported third-quarter 2026 revenue is preliminary and unaudited and remains subject to completion of the Company’s quarter-end financial close and review procedures. Final reported results may differ from the preliminary results described in this release, including as a result of adjustments identified during the closing and financial reporting process. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company’s ability to successfully develop and commercialize its products and technologies; obtain and maintain applicable regulatory clearances or approvals; achieve market acceptance among surgeons, healthcare providers, distributors and other customers; substantiate anticipated product characteristics and performance; protect and enforce its intellectual property; manufacture products at commercial scale; satisfy customer orders on expected schedules; maintain manufacturing throughput and operational efficiencies; manage manufacturing and operating costs; successfully execute its strategic and commercial objectives; and the risks associated with the Class B Warrants, including that holders may not exercise the warrants and that the Company may receive less proceeds than anticipated or no proceeds at all, as well as the risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other SEC filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.

Company Contact:
Andrew Benson
SINTX Technologies, Inc.
801.839.3500
IR@sintx.com

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Green Rain Energy Holdings Inc. (OTCID: GREH), through its clean-energy development operations, today announced the identification of two additional Driftwood Hospitality properties in Florida for potential EV charging infrastructure deployment, while simultaneously advancing discussions to expand its solar and electric vehicle charging platform into the Las Vegas, Nevada metropolitan market.

The latest Florida locations further expand Green Rain Energy’s relationship with Driftwood Hospitality and its strategy of developing EV charging infrastructure at high-traffic commercial and hospitality properties.

Two New Florida Locations Identified

The two additional Driftwood properties include:

Stuart Hampton Inn

1150 NW Federal Highway

Stuart, FL 34994

Pompano Tru / Home2

200 N. Ocean Boulevard

Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Green Rain Energy is evaluating the deployment of EV charging infrastructure at these properties as part of its broader strategy to expand charging availability throughout major travel and hospitality markets.

The new Florida locations build upon Green Rain Energy’s previously announced work with Driftwood Hospitality. The Company has previously announced EV infrastructure initiatives involving Driftwood-managed properties and has been developing a broader pipeline of charging projects across the United States.

Green Rain Energy Expanding Its Las Vegas Strategy

In addition to its Florida expansion, Green Rain Energy is currently engaged in discussions with a property developer regarding opportunities to enter the Las Vegas, Nevada market.

The proposed strategy would focus on the development of solar energy infrastructure combined with Level 3 DC Fast Charging (DCFC), creating opportunities for high-speed EV charging supported by renewable energy infrastructure.

Las Vegas represents an important market for Green Rain Energy as the Company continues to evaluate high-traffic urban and commercial locations where solar generation and EV charging can be developed together.

The Company is also actively evaluating potential office locations in the Las Vegas metropolitan area as it explores establishing a greater operational presence in the market.

“Las Vegas represents an exciting opportunity for Green Rain Energy as we continue to expand our infrastructure platform into major U.S. markets,” said Alfredo Papadakis, CEO of Green Rain Energy Holdings Inc. “We are looking at opportunities where solar generation and high-speed EV charging can work together to create long-term energy infrastructure. At the same time, our continued expansion with Driftwood Hospitality in Florida demonstrates the growing geographic reach of our EV charging strategy.”

Building a National EV Infrastructure Platform

Green Rain Energy has been developing a national strategy centered on EV charging, solar energy and energy infrastructure. The Company’s current business model emphasizes scalable projects at commercial properties and other locations where EV charging demand and renewable energy generation can complement one another.

The Company’s previously announced projects include EV charging installations and development activities in multiple U.S. markets, including Florida, New York and California. Green Rain has also previously announced plans involving Level 3 DCFC infrastructure and the expansion of its network of EV charging assets.

The addition of the two Florida properties and the exploration of the Las Vegas market represent another step in Green Rain Energy’s ongoing effort to establish a geographically diverse EV infrastructure platform.

Green Rain Energy expects to provide additional updates as these projects progress through site evaluation, development, permitting, contracting and deployment.

About Green Rain Energy Holdings Inc.

Green Rain Energy Holdings Inc. (OTCID: GREH) is a clean-energy company focused on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure opportunities. Through its development operations, the Company is pursuing projects involving solar energy, EV charging infrastructure, energy efficiency and related clean-energy technologies.

Green Rain Energy’s strategy includes developing scalable energy infrastructure in high-value urban and commercial markets while pursuing opportunities to expand its EV charging network across the United States.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning Green Rain Energy Holdings Inc.’s plans, strategies, potential projects, market expansion, development activities and anticipated opportunities. These statements include, among other things, discussions regarding potential EV charging and solar projects in Florida and Nevada.

Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including permitting requirements, site conditions, utility approvals, financing, contractual negotiations, construction requirements, regulatory matters and the Company’s ability to successfully develop and commercialize proposed projects. There can be no assurance that any proposed project or market expansion will be completed on the anticipated terms or timeline, or at all.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.

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• Besi joins Applied’s EPIC Center as an Innovation Partner, extending a collaboration that began in 2020 with the companies’ joint Hybrid Bonding Center of Excellence in Singapore
• Expanded collaboration targets next-generation 3D IC scaling, logic and memory integration, and photonics applications supporting AI infrastructure build-out
• Partnership expands beyond die-to-wafer hybrid bonding to new hybrid bonding platforms, scaling of thermo-compression bonding (TCB), and new die-on-wafer, die-on-die and die-on-panel architectures

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and DUIVEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) and BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (Besi) (Euronext Amsterdam: BESI) today announced an expansion of their longstanding strategic partnership, with Besi joining Applied’s EPIC Center as an Innovation Partner. The collaboration builds on the companies’ joint development program launched in 2020 and extends co-innovation beyond hybrid bonding into new interconnect architectures and applications supporting the semiconductor industry’s AI-driven scaling roadmap.

As the AI infrastructure build-out drives demand for higher-density, higher-bandwidth chip-to-chip and chip-to-package interconnects, the expanded partnership is intended to give mutual customers earlier access to co-optimized process and assembly solutions spanning the full advanced packaging flow – from wafer-level hybrid bonding through panel-scale integration.

In 2020, Applied and Besi established a joint Center of Excellence at Applied’s Advanced Packaging Development Center in Singapore, combining Applied’s process expertise in etch, planarization, deposition, wafer cleaning, metrology, inspection and particle defect control with Besi’s die placement, interconnect and assembly technology. That collaboration resulted in Kinex™, the industry’s first integrated die-to-wafer hybrid bonding system.

“Besi has been a trusted partner since we began co-developing next-generation hybrid bonding solutions,” said Gary Dickerson, President and CEO of Applied Materials. “With Besi joining EPIC as an Innovation Partner, we’re extending that collaboration across the interconnect technologies our customers need to scale AI systems. Bringing this work into Applied’s EPIC Center gives both companies earlier visibility into where the roadmap is headed and lets us co-optimize the full packaging flow.”

“Our center of excellence with Applied in Singapore has been foundational to Besi’s hybrid bonding roadmap,” said Richard Blickman, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Management of Besi. “Joining Applied’s EPIC Center as an Innovation Partner is a natural next step, giving us a seat alongside the leading logic, memory and systems companies as we advance TCB scaling, die-on-panel integration and the interconnect technologies that will define the next generation of AI and photonics systems”

As an Innovation Partner, Besi engineers will work alongside Applied’s teams at the EPIC Center to accelerate joint development across a broader set of interconnect and integration technologies. While advanced packaging was historically treated as a back-end assembly step, technologies such as hybrid bonding and panel-level integration now depend on the same materials engineering disciplines that define front-end wafer fabrication.

“Advanced packaging is no longer a back-end assembly step – it is a materials engineering challenge that demands the same precision and cleanliness as front-end wafer fabrication,” said Dr. Prabu Raja, President of the Semiconductor Products Group at Applied Materials. “Developing these technologies together with Besi engineers in a front-end R&D environment like the EPIC Center will allow us to treat them as one connected flow rather than a series of isolated steps. That gives our mutual customers earlier access to co-optimized solutions and a faster path from development to high-volume manufacturing.”

The expanded scope of collaboration will focus on next-generation 3D IC scaling and logic and memory integration for AI compute and memory architectures, with expected R&D programs to include:

• New platforms for die-to-wafer hybrid bonding, building on the companies’ existing Singapore Center of Excellence
• Scaling of thermo-compression bonding (TCB) and its surrounding process ecosystem
• New die-on-wafer, die-on-die and die-on-panel integration platforms
• Photonics-enabled interconnect applications supporting co-packaged optics and AI system scaling

Applied’s new, $5 billion* EPIC (Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization) Center in Silicon Valley represents the largest-ever U.S. investment in advanced semiconductor equipment and process technology R&D. The center, which will be operationally ready this year, is designed from the ground up to dramatically reduce the time it takes to commercialize breakthrough technologies from early-stage research to full-scale manufacturing.

*Capital spending is expected to scale over time to approximately $5 billion as customer projects commence.

About Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor and advanced display in the world. The technology we create is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation chips. At Applied, we push the boundaries of science and engineering to deliver material innovation that changes the world. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

Applied Materials Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding Applied’s investment and growth strategies, the development of new materials and technologies, industry outlook and technology requirements, the plans and expectations for the EPIC Center, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include, without limitation: the demand for semiconductors and customers’ technology requirements; the ability to develop new and innovative technologies; the ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies; the ability to achieve the objectives of the EPIC Center; and other risks and uncertainties described in Applied’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Applied’s most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management’s current estimates, projections and assumptions, and Applied assumes no obligation to update them.

About Besi
Besi is a leading manufacturer of assembly equipment supplying a broad portfolio of advanced packaging solutions to the semiconductor and electronics industries. We offer customers high levels of accuracy, reliability and throughput at a lower cost of ownership with a principal focus on wafer level and substrate assembly solutions. Customers are primarily leading semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, assembly subcontractors and electronics and industrial companies. Besi’s ordinary shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (symbol: BESI). Its Level 1 ADRs are listed on the OTC markets (symbol: BESIY) and its headquarters are located in Duiven, the Netherlands. For more information, please visit our website at
www.besi.com.

Besi Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements about management’s future expectations, plans and prospects of our business that constitute forward-looking statements, which are found in various places throughout the press release, including, but not limited to, statements relating to expectations of orders, net sales, product shipments, expenses, timing of purchases of assembly equipment by customers, gross margins, operating results and capital expenditures. The use of words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “can”, “intend”, “believes”, “may”, “plan”, “predict”, “project”, “forecast”, “will”, “would”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The financial guidance set forth under the heading “Outlook” contains such forward-looking statements. While these forward-looking statements represent our judgments and expectations concerning the development of our business, a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors could cause actual developments and results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, including any inability to maintain continued demand for our products; failure of anticipated orders to materialize or postponement or cancellation of orders, generally without charges; the volatility in the demand for semiconductors and our products and services; failure to develop new and enhanced products and introduce them at competitive price levels; failure to adequately manage costs and expenses in line with revenue; loss of significant customers, including through industry consolidation or the emergence of industry alliances; lengthening of the sales cycle; acts of terrorism and violence; disruption or failure of our information technology systems; consolidation activity and industry alliances in the semiconductor industry that may result in further increased customer concentration, inability to forecast demand and inventory levels for our products; the integrity of product pricing and protection of our intellectual property in foreign jurisdictions; risks, such as changes in trade regulations, conflict minerals regulations, currency fluctuations, political instability and war, associated with substantial foreign customers, suppliers and foreign manufacturing operations, particularly to the extent occurring in the Asia Pacific region where we have a substantial portion of our production facilities; potential instability in foreign capital markets; the risk of failure to successfully manage our diverse operations; any inability to attract and retain skilled personnel, including as a result of restrictions on immigration, travel or the availability of visas for skilled technology workers; and the other risks detailed in the Risk Management section of our Annual Report. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or alter these forward-looking statements for revisions or changes whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this release.

In addition, the United States and other countries have recently levied tariffs and taxes on certain goods and could significantly increase or impose new tariffs on a broad array of goods. They have imposed, and may continue to impose, new trade restrictions and export regulations. Increased or new tariffs and additional taxes, including any retaliatory measures, trade restrictions and export regulations, could negatively impact end-user demand and customer investment in semiconductor assembly equipment, increase Besi’s supply chain complexity and manufacturing costs, decrease margins, reduce the competitiveness of our products or restrict our ability to sell products, provide services or purchase necessary equipment and supplies. Any or all of the foregoing factors could have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. In addition, investors should consider those additional risk factors set forth in Besi’s annual report for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other key factors that could adversely affect our businesses and financial performance contained in our filings and reports, including our statutory consolidated statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or alter our forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts:

Applied Materials
Ricky Gradwohl (editorial/media) 408.235.4676
Mike Sullivan (financial community) 408.986.7977

Besi
Richard W. Blickman, President & CEO 
Andrea Kopp-Battaglia, Senior Vice President Finance  
Claudia Vissers, Executive Secretary/IR coordinator 
Edmond Franco, VP Corporate Development/US IR coordinator 
Tel. (31) 26 319 4500, investor.relations@besi.com    

AWS supports Kodiak’s AI-powered safety validation system, cloud-based simulation, and AI model development

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kodiak AI, Inc. (“Kodiak”) (Nasdaq: KDK), a leading provider of Physical AI-powered autonomous driving technology, announced today that it is using Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its primary cloud provider to power the compute-intensive AI development and safety simulations critical to autonomous trucking technology development as Kodiak prepares to launch driverless service on public highways later this year.

“AWS cloud services enhance Kodiak’s ability to launch and scale our driverless operations safely and reliably,” said Don Burnette, Founder and CEO, Kodiak. “AWS is the proven leader in cloud compute and storage, and exactly the partner we need to scale our in-house simulation program, train our AI models, run our customer-facing ops center software, and store data critical to our operations.”

As Kodiak extends its safety validation efforts, AWS’s cloud infrastructure supports the compute-intensive simulation work behind BreakPoint, Kodiak’s in-house, AI-powered safety validation tool. BreakPoint deliberately injects realistic, time-varying errors into the autonomy system’s signals, and adversarially searches for the rare edge cases that could lead to a collision. BreakPoint identifies in minutes potential edge cases that might otherwise take tens of thousands of miles of real-world driving to encounter.

Further, AWS provides Kodiak the ability to scale its GPU compute capacity needed to refine the AI models that power Kodiak Driver, the company’s autonomous driving system.

“Getting autonomous driving right demands enormous compute power — especially when it comes to safety validation. AWS gives Kodiak the scalable cloud infrastructure to run millions of simulated driving scenarios, train AI models, and store the critical data behind real-world autonomous operations,” said Jason Bennett, VP and Global Head of Startups and Venture Capital at AWS. “As Kodiak moves toward driverless service on public highways, AWS provides the backbone to do it safely and at scale.”

As Kodiak readies its launch of driverless trucks on public highways later in 2026 in Texas, this collaboration gives the company the cloud infrastructure needed to support future expansion at scale across the United States.

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This press release includes forward-looking statements including regarding Kodiak’s or its management teams’ expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: expectations related to Kodiak’s and AWS’ collaboration; expectations regarding the benefits and performance of Kodiak’s technology, including the ability to launch and scale driverless operations safely and reliably; Kodiak’s expectations with respect to closing its long-haul safety case and launching driverless operations on public highways in Texas by the end of 2026; and Kodiak’s expectations with respect to its future performance and success. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Kodiak’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied upon by any investors as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Kodiak. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; the rapid evolution of autonomous vehicle technology and flaws or errors in Kodiak’s solutions or flaws in or misuse of autonomous vehicle technology in general; risks related to the rollout of Kodiak’s business and the timing of expected business milestones; the effects of competition on Kodiak’s business; supply shortages in the materials necessary for the production of the Kodiak Driver; risks related to working with third-party manufacturers for key components of the Kodiak Driver; risks related to the retrofitting of Kodiak’s vehicles by third parties; the termination or suspension of any of Kodiak’s contracts or the reduction in counterparty spending; delays in Kodiak’s operational roadmap with key partners and customers; and Kodiak’s ability to raise capital in the near term and long term. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact such forward-looking statements can be found in filings and potential filings by Kodiak with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading “Risk Factors.” If any of these risks materialize or any assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Kodiak does not presently know, or that Kodiak currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Kodiak’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date they are made. Kodiak anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Kodiak’s assessments to change. However, while Kodiak may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Kodiak specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Kodiak’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date they are made.

About Kodiak AI, Inc.
Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK) is a leader in Physical AI, developing driverless technology that powers machines that move. The core of the company’s solution is the Kodiak Driver, a vehicle-agnostic autonomous driving system that combines advanced AI-powered software with modular hardware. Today, the Kodiak Driver operates in the long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense sectors, and is already deployed in commercial operation with no one in the cab. Kodiak AI commercializes its technology through both a Driver-as-a-Service business model and strategic partnerships. In 2024, Kodiak achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first company to deploy driverless technology in customer-owned driverless semi-trucks. Commercial partners and customers include Atlas Energy Solutions, IKEA, Bridgestone, Werner Enterprises, C.R. England, General Dynamics Land Systems, and Roehl Transport.

For more information about Kodiak, please visit https://kodiak.ai/investors. Kodiak’s press kit with videos and images can be found HERE.

Kodiak Media Contacts
Pete Bigelow
Public Relations Manager, Kodiak AI
+1 303-443-4441
pete.bigelow@kodiak.ai

Kylee Keskerian
PR Consultant for Kodiak AI
+1 419-822-6417
kylee@futuristacommunications.com

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