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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWKS) (“Skyworks”), a leading developer, manufacturer and provider of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and solutions for numerous applications, today announced the expiration and final results of its previously announced offers to holders of Qorvo Notes (as defined herein) to exchange (the “Exchange Offers”) any and all outstanding 4.375% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Qorvo Notes”) and any and all outstanding 3.375% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Qorvo Notes” and, together with the 2029 Qorvo Notes, the “Qorvo Notes”) issued by Qorvo, Inc. (“Qorvo”) as set forth in the table below for (1) with respect to the 2029 Qorvo Notes, up to $850,000,000 aggregate principal amount of new 4.375% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “New 2029 Skyworks Notes”) issued by Skyworks and (2) with respect to the 2031 Qorvo Notes, up to $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of new 3.375% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “New 2031 Skyworks Notes”) issued by Skyworks.

Expiration Date

The Withdrawal Deadline occurred and the Exchange Offers expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 5, 2026 (such date and time, the “Expiration Date”). Therefore, any Qorvo Notes validly tendered in the Exchange Offers can no longer be withdrawn and no additional Qorvo Notes may be tendered in the Exchange Offers. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the respective meanings set forth in the Prospectus.

Final Results

Global Bondholder Services Corporation, the information agent for the Exchange Offers, has advised Skyworks that as of the Expiration Date, the following respective principal amounts of each series of Qorvo Notes had been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn:

Title of Qorvo Notes / CUSIP / ISIN No.	Principal Amount Outstanding		Principal Amount Tendered		Percentage
4.375% Senior Notes due 2029 Registered: 74736KAH4 / US74736KAH41 144A: 74736KAG6 / US74736KAG67 Regulation S: U7471QAF1 / USU7471QAF10	$850,000,000		$779,422,000		91.70%
3.375% Senior Notes due 2031 144A: 74736KAJ0 / US74736KAJ07 Regulation S: U7471QAJ3 / USU7471QAJ32	$700,000,000		$647,096,000		92.44%

Skyworks expects that it will issue $778,096,000 aggregate principal amount of New 2029 Skyworks Notes and $646,805,000 aggregate principal amount of New 2031 Skyworks Notes on the settlement date.

Settlement Date

The settlement date is expected to occur on or about October 7, 2026.

Additional Information

The Exchange Offers were made pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in Skyworks’ registration statement on Form S-4, which was declared effective on May 29, 2026, and the related final prospectus filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 29, 2026 (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Prospectus”).

The complete terms and conditions of the Exchange Offers are described in the Prospectus, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting Global Bondholder Services Corporation, the exchange agent and information agent in connection with the Exchange Offers, at (855) 654-2015 (U.S. toll-free) or (212) 430-3774 (banks and brokers) or contact@gbsc-usa.com. Questions regarding the terms and conditions of the Exchange Offers should be directed to the dealer manager, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, Collect: (212) 357-1452, Toll-Free: (800) 828-3182.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or sell, any security. No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful. The Exchange Offers are being made solely pursuant to the Prospectus and only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law.

About Skyworks

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is empowering the wireless networking revolution. Skyworks is a leading developer, manufacturer and provider of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and solutions for numerous applications, including aerospace, automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure, connected home, defense, entertainment and gaming, industrial, medical, smartphone, tablet and wearables.

Skyworks is a global company with engineering, marketing, operations, sales and support facilities located throughout Asia, Europe and North America and is a member of the S&P 500® market index (Nasdaq: SWKS).

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release includes “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements relate to future events, including, but not limited to, the Exchange Offers. These forward-looking statements include information relating to future events, prospects, expectations and results of Skyworks (e.g., certain projections and business trends, including with respect to future sales and revenue, as well as plans for dividend payments). Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “believes,” “plans,” “may,” “will” or “continue,” and similar expressions and variations or negatives of these words. All such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those projected and may affect Skyworks’ future operating results, financial position and cash flows.

These risks, uncertainties and other important factors include: the risks of doing business internationally, including from trade war or trade protection measures (e.g., tariffs, retaliatory tariffs and other countermeasures or taxes), increased import/export restrictions and controls (e.g., Skyworks’ ability to obtain foreign-sourced raw materials, including from Chinese-based sources, as well as Skyworks’ ability to sell products to certain specified foreign entities only pursuant to a limited export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce), the susceptibility of the semiconductor industry and the markets addressed by Skyworks’, and Skyworks’ customers’, products to economic cycles or changes in economic conditions, including inflation and recession that could result from trade war or trade protection measures; Skyworks’ reliance on a small number of key customers for a large percentage of Skyworks’ sales; decreased gross margins and loss of market share as a result of increased competition; Skyworks’ ability to obtain design wins from customers; Skyworks’ ability to convert design wins into revenue; market acceptance of Skyworks’ products and Skyworks’ customers’ products, including market acceptance of new, emerging technologies such as AI; the mix and volume of phone models sold by Skyworks’ largest customer; the potential impacts on Skyworks’ business, reputation, relationships, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition as a result of the Mergers and related transactions with Qorvo; the possibility that expected benefits related to such transactions with Qorvo may not materialize as expected; Skyworks or Qorvo’s business experiencing disruptions as a result of the Mergers and related transactions or due to transaction-related uncertainty or other factors making it more difficult to maintain relationships with employees, customers, other business partners or governmental entities; Skyworks and Qorvo being unable to successfully implement integration strategies or to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies within the expected time-frames or at all; the costs, fees, expenses and other charges related to the Mergers and related transactions with Qorvo, including with respect to any related litigation; reduced flexibility in operating Skyworks’ business as a result of the substantial amount of additional indebtedness Skyworks has incurred and expects to incur in connection with the Mergers and related transactions; delays in the deployment of commercial 5G networks or in consumer adoption of 5G-enabled devices; the volatility of Skyworks’ stock price; changes in laws, regulations and/or policies that could adversely affect Skyworks’ operations and financial results, the economy and Skyworks’ customers’ demand for Skyworks’ products, or the financial markets and Skyworks’ ability to raise capital; fluctuations in Skyworks’ manufacturing yields due to Skyworks’ complex and specialized manufacturing processes; Skyworks’ ability to develop, manufacture and market innovative products, avoid product obsolescence, reduce costs in a timely manner, transition Skyworks’ products to smaller geometry process technologies and achieve higher levels of design integration; the quality of Skyworks’ products and any defect remediation costs; Skyworks’ products’ ability to perform under stringent operating conditions; the availability and pricing of third-party semiconductor foundry, assembly and test capacity, raw materials, including rare earth and similar minerals, supplier components, equipment and shipping and logistics services, including limits on Skyworks’ customers’ ability to obtain such services and materials; risks that Skyworks may not be able to optimize Skyworks’ manufacturing footprint and achieve any financial and operational benefits from such efforts, including reducing fixed costs or improving utilization rates, disruptions to Skyworks’ manufacturing processes, including relating to any relocation of Skyworks’ key facilities; Skyworks’ ability to successfully manage Skyworks’ senior management transitions; Skyworks’ ability to retain, recruit and hire key executives or the departure of any such executives, technical personnel and other employees in the positions and numbers, with the experience and capabilities, and at the compensation levels needed to implement Skyworks’ business and product plans; the timing, rescheduling or cancellation of significant customer orders and Skyworks’ ability, as well as the ability of Skyworks’ customers, to manage inventory; other economic, social, military and geopolitical conditions in the countries in which Skyworks, Skyworks’ customers or Skyworks’ suppliers operate, including the conflicts in Ukraine, Iran and other regions in the Middle East, possible disruptions in transportation networks, and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; the effects of global health crises on business conditions in Skyworks’ industry, including the risk of significant disruptions to Skyworks’ business operations, as well as negative impacts to Skyworks’ financial condition; Skyworks’ ability to prevent theft of Skyworks’ intellectual property, disclosure of confidential information or breaches of Skyworks’ information technology systems; uncertainties of litigation, including Skyworks’ ongoing securities litigation, potential disputes over intellectual property infringement and rights, as well as payments related to the licensing and/or sale of such rights; Skyworks’ ability to continue to grow and maintain an intellectual property portfolio and obtain needed licenses from third parties; Skyworks’ ability to make certain investments and acquisitions, integrate companies Skyworks acquires and/or enter into strategic alliances; and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in Skyworks’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date hereof, and Skyworks undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Note to Editors: Skyworks and the Skyworks symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Skyworks Solutions, Inc., or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Third-party brands and names are for identification purposes only and are the property of their respective owners.

Media Relations: Constance Griffiths (949) 230-4867 Constance.Griffiths@skyworks.com

Investor Relations: Raji Gill (949) 508-0973 Raji.Gill@skyworks.com

BOSTON, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vor Bio (Nasdaq: VOR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company transforming the treatment of autoimmune diseases, today announced that, on October 1, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 59,250 shares of Vor Bio’s common stock and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) representing the right to receive an aggregate of 12,550 shares of Vor Bio’s common stock to 9 newly hired employees. The foregoing stock options and RSUs were granted as material inducements to employment with Vor Bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and were granted under the Vor Biopharma Inc. 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Inducement Plan”).        

The stock options have a ten-year term, and an exercise price of $18.06 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Vor Bio’s common stock on the grant date of the stock options. The options will vest over a four-year period, with 25% of the shares vesting after 12 months and the remaining shares vesting monthly over the following 36 months, subject to the employees’ continued employment with Vor Bio on such vesting dates. The RSUs will vest over a four-year period, with 25% of the shares vesting after 12 months and the remaining shares vesting quarterly over the following 36 months, subject to the employees’ continued employment with Vor Bio on such vesting dates. The options and RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of the Inducement Plan and the terms and conditions of an award agreement covering the grants.

About Vor Bio

Vor Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company transforming the treatment of autoimmune diseases. The company is focused on rapidly advancing telitacicept, a novel dual-target fusion protein, through Phase 3 clinical development and potential commercialization to address serious autoantibody-driven conditions worldwide. For more information visit www.vorbio.com

CONTACT: Media & Investor Contacts:
Carl Mauch
cmauch@vorbio.com

TORONTO, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGF Management Limited reported total assets under management (AUM) and fee-earning assets of $75.3 billion as at September 30, 2026.

AUM ($ billions)	September 30, 2026			August 31, 2026				% Change Month-Over-Month			September 30, 2025			% Change Year-Over-Year
Total Mutual Fund	$37.8			$37.5							$34.5
Exchange-traded funds + Separately managed accounts	$5.9			$5.5							$3.6
Segregated accounts and Sub-advisory	$5.9			$5.8							$7.0
AGF Private Wealth	$9.5			$9.7							$9.3
Subtotal (before AGF Capital Partners AUM and fee-earning assets1)	$59.1			$58.5							$54.4
AGF Capital Partners	$14.1			$13.6							$2.5
Total AUM	$73.2			$72.1				1.5%			$56.9			28.6%
AGF Capital Partners fee-earning assets1	$2.1			$2.1							$2.1
Total AUM and fee-earning assets1	$75.3			$74.2				1.5%			$59.0			27.6%
Average Daily Mutual Fund AUM	$37.6			$37.9							$33.9

Mutual Fund AUM by Category	September 30,			August 31,			September 30,
($ billions)	2026			2026			2025
Domestic Equity Funds	$4.7			$4.9			$4.7
U.S. and International Equity Funds	$25.6			$25.0			$22.3
Domestic Balanced Funds	$0.1			$0.1			$0.1
U.S. and International Balanced Funds	$1.4			$1.4			$1.4
Domestic Fixed Income Funds	$2.2			$2.3			$2.3
U.S. and International Fixed Income Funds	$3.4			$3.4			$3.4
Domestic Money Market Funds	$0.4			$0.4			$0.3
Total Mutual Fund AUM	$37.8			$37.5			$34.5

AGF Capital Partners AUM and fee-earning assets ($ billions)		September 30, 2026		August 31, 2026			September 30, 2025
AGF Capital Partners AUM		$14.1		$13.6			$2.5
AGF Capital Partners fee-earning assets1		$2.1		$2.1			$2.1
Total AGF Capital Partners AUM and fee-earning assets1		$16.2		$15.7			$4.6

¹ Fee-earning assets represent assets in which AGF has carried interest ownership and earns recurring fees but does not have ownership interest in the managers.

About AGF Management Limited

Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited (AGF) is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm. Our companies deliver excellence in investing in the public and private markets through three business lines: AGF Investments, AGF Capital Partners and AGF Private Wealth.

AGF brings a disciplined approach, focused on incorporating sound, responsible and sustainable corporate practices. The firm’s collective investment expertise, driven by its fundamental, quantitative and alternative investing capabilities, extends globally to a wide range of clients, from financial advisors and their clients to high-net worth and institutional investors including pension plans, corporate plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, AGF has investment operations and client servicing teams on the ground in North America and Europe. With over $75 billion in total assets under management and fee-earning assets, AGF serves more than 820,000 investors. AGF trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol AGF.B.

AGF Management Limited shareholders, analysts and media, please contact:

Nick Smerek
VP, Financial Planning & Analysis
416-865-4337, InvestorRelations@agf.com

NBA Africa and Quest Water Global unveiled a new basketball court in Cercle Onatra, Kinshasa, on Sept. 29 as part of multiyear collaboration to build or renovate 55 courts across the Democratic Republic of the Congo in honor of Dikembe Mutombo. (NBA Africa)

KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NBA Africa and Quest Water Global, a socially responsible water solutions company, today announced a multiyear collaboration to build or renovate 55 full-size and 3-on-3 basketball courts across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by 2030 in honor of Dikembe Mutombo, the late four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer who served as the NBA’s first global ambassador following his retirement from the league in 2009.

The collaboration will support NBA Africa’s commitment to build or renovate 1,000 courts across the continent over the next decade and see Quest Water Global serve as the league’s Official Infrastructure Development Partner in the DRC.

The collaboration tipped off on Tuesday, Sept. 29 with the unveiling of a new outdoor basketball court at Cercle Onatra, Kinshasa, where Mutombo began his basketball journey with Basketball Club Onatra before relocating to the U.S. The court pays homage to Mutombo by featuring his iconic No. 55 jersey number at center court and is expected to serve thousands of youth from the local community each year. To celebrate the unveiling, NBA Africa hosted a Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA clinic for 80 local coaches.

As part of the collaboration, a second court will be unveiled in Mutombo’s hometown of Mbuji-Mayi in the coming weeks.

“Dikembe believed basketball was a powerful tool for teaching young people discipline, teamwork, resilience, leadership, and service to others,” said Rose Mutombo. “My hope is that this court, and many more to come, will help inspire future generations to embrace these values, pursue education, and discover the opportunities the game can create.”

“Collaborating with NBA Africa on this court build initiative reflects our shared belief that healthy, thriving communities need more than one thing – they need clean water, safe spaces, and the opportunity to grow,” said Quest Water Global, Inc. CEO John Balanko. “Quest Water Global is proud to stand alongside NBA Africa in this work, and honored that our collaboration carries forward a spirit of service and community investment that will outlast all of us.”

“Our collaboration with Quest Water Global will expand access to basketball across the Democratic Republic of the Congo – a country that holds a special place in the history of our game because of the enormous impact and enduring legacy of Dikembe Mutombo,” said NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi. “Through this multiyear commitment, we are creating more opportunities for young people in Dikembe’s native DRC to follow in his enormous footsteps both as players and leaders.”

Selected fourth overall in the 1991 NBA Draft, Mutombo spent 18 years in the NBA during which time he was an eight-time NBA All-Star and four-time Defensive Player of the Year, leading the league in blocked shots three times and becoming the second-leading shot blocker in NBA history. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015.

Recognized for his philanthropic and humanitarian work, Mutombo was a recipient of many awards, including the Congressional Humanitarian Award (2013), John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Goodermote Humanitarian Award (2011), Laureus World Sports Award (2010), John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award (2010) and the U.S. President’s Service Award (2000). A general hospital he built in Kinshasa and named in memory of his late mother, the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital, opened its doors to the public in 2007.

About NBA Africa

NBA Africa is an affiliate of the National Basketball Association (NBA), a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. NBA Africa conducts the league’s business in Africa, including the Basketball Africa League (BAL), and has opened subsidiary offices in Cairo, Egypt; Dakar, Senegal; Johannesburg, South Africa; Lagos, Nigeria; and Nairobi, Kenya. The league’s efforts on the continent have focused on increasing access to basketball and the NBA through youth and elite development, social responsibility, media distribution, corporate partnerships, NBA Africa Games, the BAL, and more.

NBA games and programming are available in all 54 African countries, and the NBA has hosted three sold-out exhibition games on the continent since 2015. The BAL, a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and NBA Africa, is a professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa that concluded its sixth season in May 2026. Fans can follow @NBAAfrica on Facebook and YouTube, @nbaafricaofficial on Instagram, @NBA_Africa on X, and @theBAL on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

About Quest Water Global, Inc.

Quest Water Global, Inc. is a socially responsible enterprise dedicated to delivering innovative, sustainable clean water solutions to underserved communities worldwide. Through its proprietary Build-Own-Operate model, Quest provides permanent, affordable access to safe drinking water while creating lasting social, environmental, and economic impact. For more information, visit www.questwaterglobal.com (https://www.questwaterglobal.com).

CONTACTS: John Balanko, President & CEO
Quest Water Global, Inc.
+1 888 897 5536
info@questwaterglobal.com
www.questwaterglobal.com

Jacqueline McClure, Corporate Communications
Quest Water Global, Inc.
jmcclure@questwaterglobal.com

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated (NYSE:HR) today announced that on Thursday, October 29, 2026, after the market closes, it is scheduled to report results for the third quarter of 2026.

On October 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Healthcare Realty Trust is scheduled to hold a conference call to discuss earnings results, quarterly activities, general operations of the Company and industry trends.

Simultaneously, a webcast of the conference call will be available to interested parties at www.investors.healthcarerealty.com. A webcast replay will be available following the call at the same address.

Conference Call Details

Domestic Dial-In Number: 1.833.461.5787

International Dial-In Number: 1.585.542.9983

Meeting ID Number: 162 480 934

About Healthcare Realty

Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated (NYSE: HR) is the largest public, pure-play owner, operator and developer of medical outpatient buildings in the United States.

Additional information regarding the Company can be found at www.healthcarerealty.com.

Investor Relations
InvestorRelations@healthcarerealty.com
P: 615.269.8175

• Shareholders are being asked to vote on, among other things, the previously announced Transactions pursuant to which NOVAGOLD would acquire the 40% interest in Donlin Gold held by Paulson Advisers LLC and its affiliates in an all-share transaction, increasing NOVAGOLD’s ownership from 60% to 100%.
• NOVAGOLD’s Board of Directors unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR each resolution set forth in the Circular and Proxy Statement.
• Questions? Need Help Voting? Visit www.NewNOVAGOLD.com to review the materials and obtain assistance with questions or voting. Shareholders are encouraged to vote well in advance of the proxy voting deadline on October 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Vancouver Time).

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or the “Company”) (NYSE American, TSX: NG) today announced that it has filed and commenced mailing its management information circular and definitive proxy statement (the “Circular and Proxy Statement”) and related proxy materials (collectively, the “Meeting Materials”) for the special meeting of shareholders to be held on November 3, 2026 (the “Meeting”). At the Meeting, shareholders of record at the close of business on September 23, 2026 (the “Record Date”) will be asked to consider and, if deemed advisable, approve, with or without variation, (i) a special resolution (the “Arrangement Resolution”) approving a Plan of Arrangement (the “Arrangement”), relating to the transactions announced on July 22, 2026, pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, upon the consummation thereof, NovaGold Corporation, a newly incorporated Delaware company (“New NOVAGOLD”), would become the ultimate parent of NOVAGOLD and its subsidiaries and would acquire the 40% interest in Donlin Gold LLC (“Donlin Gold”) held by Paulson Advisers LLC and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Paulson”) through Donlin Gold Holdings LLC (“Donlin Gold Holdings”)¹, increasing NOVAGOLD’s ownership from 60% to 100% in its Tier One² gold development project in Alaska (the “Transactions”), and (ii) the other resolutions summarized below, each of which is described in greater detail in the Circular and Proxy Statement.

NOVAGOLD’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution and each other resolution described below. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“Citi”) also delivered an opinion that, as of the date of the opinion and subject to the assumptions, qualifications and limitations set out in the Circular and Proxy Statement, the consideration to be received by NOVAGOLD shareholders, other than Paulson, is fair from a financial point of view.

The Meeting Materials, which contain important information about the Arrangement, the other matters to be considered at the Meeting, voting procedures and the factors considered by the Board in making its unanimous recommendation, are available at www.NewNOVAGOLD.com and under NOVAGOLD’s issuer profiles on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR, the SEC’s website, at www.sec.gov. Shareholders are urged to read the Meeting Materials carefully and in their entirety before voting.

About the Meeting

The Meeting will be held on November 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (Vancouver Time) at 1133 Melville Street, Suite 3500, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4E5. Shareholders will be asked to vote on the Arrangement Resolution and the other resolutions summarized below, each of which is described in greater detail in the Circular and Proxy Statement. The Board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR each resolution.

1. Arrangement Resolution: Pursuant to the interim order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, dated September 24, 2026, shareholders will be asked to vote on a special resolution approving the Arrangement, pursuant to an arrangement agreement entered into by and among NOVAGOLD, New NOVAGOLD, which will be the ultimate parent of NOVAGOLD and its subsidiaries as a result of the Arrangement (“Post-Arrangement New NOVAGOLD”), and Paulson on July 21, 2026 (the “Arrangement Agreement”), under Division 5 of Part 9 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), all as more particularly described in the Circular and Proxy Statement. The full text of the Arrangement Resolution is set out in Appendix A to the Circular and Proxy Statement.
2. Equity Plan Resolution: Shareholders will be asked to vote on an ordinary resolution to approve the adoption of the New NOVAGOLD 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Equity Plan Resolution”).
3. New NOVAGOLD ESPP Resolution: Shareholders will be asked to vote on an ordinary resolution to approve the adoption of the New NOVAGOLD Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “New NOVAGOLD ESPP Resolution”).
4. NOVAGOLD ESPP Resolution: Shareholders will be asked to vote on an ordinary resolution to approve the adoption of the NOVAGOLD Employee Share Purchase Plan (the “NOVAGOLD ESPP Resolution”).
5. Compensation Resolution: Shareholders will be asked to vote on an ordinary resolution to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to NOVAGOLD’s named executive officers in connection with the Arrangement Agreement and the related Transactions (the “Compensation Resolution”).

Reasons To Vote FOR The Arrangement Resolution, The Equity Plan Resolution, The New NOVAGOLD ESPP Resolution, The NOVAGOLD ESPP Resolution and The Compensation Resolution

• Financial Strength and Robust Returns: Equity participation in a well-capitalized gold developer with 100% ownership of Donlin Gold, with projected production of 1.3-million ounces of gold annually in its first 10 full years of production and 1.1-million ounces of gold annually over the 27-year mine life.³ Following the completion of the Arrangement, Post-Arrangement New NOVAGOLD is expected to have a market capitalization of approximately $4.9 billion (based on a per share closing price of NOVAGOLD of $7.25 on September 15, 2026).
• Immediate Accretion to Shareholders: Generates immediate accretion to shareholders on multiple key metrics, including: (i) net asset value per share; (ii) gold Reserves and Resources per share, through the addition of approximately 16 million ounces of Measured and Indicated Resources, inclusive of approximately 13 million ounces contained in Proven and Probable Reserves in a safe and stable jurisdiction that is supportive of responsible development; and (iii) projected attributable production metrics increased by over 520,000 ounces of annual gold production in the first 10 full years.⁴
• Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Streamlines corporate decision-making and increases operational and capital efficiency at the Donlin Gold Project by consolidating 100% ownership under a single corporate parent, eliminating duplicative governance structures and enabling a more streamlined approach to development opportunities and market conditions, while preserving NOVAGOLD’s independent governance through specific lock-up, standstill and voting restrictions.
• Minimal Disruption to Operations Expected: Post-Arrangement New NOVAGOLD and its subsidiaries will continue to carry on the business currently carried on by NOVAGOLD and its subsidiaries. The Arrangement is not currently expected to result in any material changes in business, jobs, management, operations, properties, locations of any offices or facilities or number of employees.
• Larger and More Liquid Market Capitalization Expected: The Board believes that the opportunity to enhance long-term value for shareholders will be greater as a U.S.-domiciled company than as a Canada-domiciled company. Post-Arrangement New NOVAGOLD is expected to have a larger market capitalization and will be listed on the NYSE upon completion of the Arrangement, which the Board believes will increase visibility, access to the capital markets and liquidity for shareholders.
• Enhanced Access to Capital: Facilitates and expands access to private and official-sector capital, including governmental agencies and sovereign wealth funds, to support Donlin Gold’s next phase of project development. The Board believes that Post-Arrangement New NOVAGOLD’s enhanced financial profile and larger market capitalization are expected to improve its ability to access the capital markets on favorable terms and provide greater financial flexibility to fund the development of the Donlin Gold Project.
• Single Point of Contact for Key Stakeholders: Establishes a single point of contact for engagement with key stakeholders, including longstanding Donlin Gold landowners, Calista Corporation and The Kuskokwim Corporation.
• Improved Structure: Creates a better aligned structure with the formation of a new U.S.-domiciled parent company that will be listed on the NYSE.
• Fairness Opinion: The fairness opinion from Citi that, as of July 21, 2026, based on and subject to the various assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and limitations and qualifications on the review undertaken by Citi described in such opinion, the consideration to be received in the Arrangement by the shareholders, taking into account the Transactions, is fair, from a financial point of view, to the shareholders (other than Paulson).
• Support by Directors, Executive Officers and Key Shareholders: Pursuant to certain voting agreements, the directors and certain executive officers of the Company, as well as Paulson (as an existing shareholder) and Electrum Strategic Resources L.P. (NOVAGOLD’s largest shareholder as of the Record Date) (collectively, the “NOVAGOLD Locked-Up Shareholders”), have agreed, among other things, to vote all of the common shares of the Company (“NOVAGOLD Shares”) held by them, including any NOVAGOLD Shares issuable upon exercise or redemption of certain options to purchase NOVAGOLD Shares and other convertible securities of NOVAGOLD (as applicable to the vote), in favour of the Transactions, including the Arrangement Resolution. The NOVAGOLD Locked-Up Shareholders collectively own approximately 28% of the outstanding NOVAGOLD Shares as of the Record Date.
• Ability to Respond to Unsolicited Superior Proposals: Under the terms of that certain master implementation agreement, effective as of July 21, 2026, entered into by and among NOVAGOLD, New NOVAGOLD, NOVAGOLD Resources Alaska Inc. and Paulson (the “Master Implementation Agreement”), the Board will remain able to respond to any unsolicited bona fide written proposal if the Board determines in good faith that such proposal constitutes or would reasonably be expected to lead to a “Superior Proposal” under the terms of the Master Implementation Agreement and where the failure to take such action would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties, subject to certain conditions including providing notice to New NOVAGOLD and Paulson and complying with such person’s match rights, that is not expected to deter other potential interested buyers, if any.
• Negotiated Transaction: The Arrangement Agreement is the result of a comprehensive negotiation process with New NOVAGOLD and Paulson that was undertaken by the Company and its legal and financial advisors.
• Deal Certainty: New NOVAGOLD’s and Paulson’s obligations to complete the Transactions are subject to a limited number of conditions that the Company believes are reasonable in the circumstances.
• Shareholder Approval: The Arrangement must be approved by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast by shareholders present in person or represented by proxy at the Meeting.
• Regulatory Approval: The Arrangement must be approved by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, which will consider, among other things, the fairness and reasonableness of the Arrangement to shareholders.
• Dissent Rights: The terms of the Arrangement provide that shareholders as of the Record Date who oppose the Arrangement may, upon compliance with certain conditions, exercise dissent rights and, if ultimately successful, receive fair value for their NOVAGOLD Shares. The terms of the Arrangement Agreement provide a condition to closing for NOVAGOLD (subject to Paulson’s consent) to terminate the Arrangement in the event that the dissent rights exercised exceed 10%.

Additional information regarding the benefits of the Arrangement and the factors considered by the Board is included in the Circular and Proxy Statement and at www.NewNOVAGOLD.com.

Questions? Need Help Voting?

Shareholders are encouraged to review the Meeting Materials carefully and vote as soon as possible. The proxy voting deadline is October 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Vancouver Time). Shareholders may vote online, by telephone or by mail by following the instructions on the voting form received. Meeting Materials and voting information are available at www.NewNOVAGOLD.com. Shareholders who have questions or require voting assistance should contact the appropriate advisor based on location:

• Canadian and International shareholders (other than U.S.) — Kingsdale Advisors
  Telephone: +1 (866) 228-8818 (toll-free from North America)
  Text or Call: +1 (416) 623-2514 (outside North America)
  Email: contactus@kingsdaleadvisors.com
• U.S. shareholders — Innisfree M&A Incorporated
  Telephone: +1 (877) 750-0926 (toll-free from the United States)
  Telephone: +1 (412) 232-3651 (from other countries)

About NOVAGOLD

NOVAGOLD is a well-financed precious metals company focused on the development of the Donlin Gold project in Alaska, one of the safest mining jurisdictions in the world. With approximately 40 million ounces of gold in the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource categories (approximately 560 million tonnes at an average grade of 2.22 grams per tonne, in the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource categories on a 100% basis)⁵ inclusive of Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves, the Donlin Gold project is regarded as one of the largest, highest-grade, and most prospective known open-pit gold deposits in the world. According to the 2025 Technical Report and the 2025 Technical Report Summary, the Donlin Gold project is expected to produce an average of more than one million ounces per year over a 27-year mine life on a 100% basis once in production.⁶

About Donlin Gold Holdings

Donlin Gold Holdings, 100% wholly-owned by Paulson Advisers LLC and its affiliates, is the 40% owner of the Donlin Gold project. Donlin Gold Holdings, together with NOVAGOLD, owns 100% of Donlin Gold and shares equal voting and operating control with NOVAGOLD through its operating agreement.

NOVAGOLD Contacts

Mélanie Hennessey
Vice President, Corporate Communications

Frank Gagnon
Manager, Investor Relations

604-669-6227 or 1-866-669-6227
info@novagold.com
www.novagold.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This communication includes certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as “expects”, “continue”, “ongoing”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “potential”, “possible”, and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results “will”, “may”, “could”, “would” or “should” occur or be achieved. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the expected outcomes of the Transactions; the ability of NOVAGOLD, New NOVAGOLD and Paulson to complete the Transactions on the terms described herein, or at all, including receipt of required regulatory approvals, shareholder approvals, court approvals, stock exchange approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions; the expected synergies related to the Transactions in respect of strategy, operations and other matters; projections related to expansion; and the impact of the Transactions on New NOVAGOLD and its stakeholders. Forward-looking statements contained herein are based on a number of material assumptions, including but not limited to the following, which could prove to be inaccurate: the expected outcomes of the Transactions; the ability of NOVAGOLD, New NOVAGOLD and Paulson to complete the Transactions on the terms described herein, or at all, including receipt of required regulatory approvals, shareholder approvals, court approvals, stock exchange approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions; the expected synergies related to the Transactions in respect of strategy, operations and other matters; projections related to expansion; our ability to achieve production at Donlin Gold; the cost estimates and assumptions contained in the 2025 Technical Report and the 2025 Technical Report Summary; anticipated timing of updated reports and/or studies including the Donlin Gold Bankable Feasibility Study and draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement; repayment of the Barrick promissory note and the timing thereof; sufficiency of working capital; future capital raising activities and potential sources of funding; estimated metal pricing, metallurgy, mineability, marketability and operating and capital costs, together with other assumptions underlying our resource and reserve estimates; our expected ability to develop adequate infrastructure and that the cost of doing so will be reasonable; assumptions that all necessary permits and governmental approvals will be obtained and the timing of such approvals; assumptions made in the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of our mineral deposits; our expectations regarding demand for equipment, skilled labor and services needed for exploration and development of mineral properties; and operating or regulatory risks. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on several opinions, estimates and assumptions that management of NOVAGOLD considered appropriate and reasonable as of the date such statements are made, and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that may cause the actual results, activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent NOVAGOLD management’s expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances on the date the statements are made. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include the need to obtain additional permits and governmental approvals; the timing and likelihood of obtaining and maintaining permits necessary to construct and operate; the need for additional financing to complete an updated feasibility study and to explore and develop properties; availability of financing in the debt and capital markets; disease pandemics; uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drill results and geological tests and the estimation of reserves and resources; changes in mineral production performance, exploitation and exploration successes; changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls or regulations and/or changes in the administration of laws, policies and practices, expropriation or nationalization of property and political or economic developments in the United States or Canada; the need for continued cooperation between the owners of Donlin Gold to advance the Donlin Gold project; the need for cooperation of government agencies and Native groups in the development and operation of properties; risks of construction and mining projects such as accidents, equipment breakdowns, bad weather, non-compliance with environmental and permit requirements, unanticipated variation in geological structures, ore grades or recovery rates; unexpected cost increases, which could include significant increases in estimated capital and operating costs; fluctuations in metal prices and currency exchange rates; whether or when a positive construction decision will be made regarding the Donlin Gold project; and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in NOVAGOLD’s most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, particularly the “Risk Factors” sections of those reports and other documents filed by NOVAGOLD with applicable securities regulatory authorities from time to time. Copies of these filings may be obtained by visiting NOVAGOLD’s website at www.novagold.com, or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The forward-looking statements contained herein reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections of NOVAGOLD on the date the statements are made. NOVAGOLD assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

Important Information and Where to Find It

NOVAGOLD has filed relevant materials with the SEC and applicable Canadian securities regulators, including, among other filings, a management information circular and definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A on October 5, 2026. The management information circular and proxy statement has been mailed or otherwise disseminated to shareholders of NOVAGOLD seeking their approval of the proposals related to the Transactions. INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF NOVAGOLD ARE URGED TO READ THE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR AND DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC AND APPLICABLE CANADIAN SECURITIES REGULATORS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS, THE PARTIES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and shareholders may obtain free copies of the management information circular and definitive proxy statement and other documents filed by NOVAGOLD with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov, the SEC’s website, under NOVAGOLD’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, or from NOVAGOLD’s website https://novagold.com/investors/why-invest/.

¹ Donlin Gold Holdings LLC is wholly owned by Paulson.
² NOVAGOLD defines a Tier One gold development project as one with a projected production life of at least 10 years, annual projected production of at least 500,000 ounces of gold, and average projected cash costs over the production life that are in the lower half of the industry cost curve.
³ Donlin Gold data as per the report titled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Donlin Gold project, Alaska, USA” with an effective date of November 30, 2025 (the “2025 Technical Report”) and the report titled “S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary on the Donlin Gold Project, Alaska, USA” (the “2025 Technical Report Summary”), dated November 30, 2025.
⁴ Donlin Gold data as per the 2025 Technical Report and the 2025 Technical Report Summary.
⁵ Donlin Gold data as per the report titled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Donlin Gold project, Alaska, USA” with an effective date of November 30, 2025 (the “2025 Technical Report”) and the report titled “S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary on the Donlin Gold Project, Alaska, USA” (the “2025 Technical Report Summary”), dated November 30, 2025. Donlin Gold possesses Measured Resources of approximately 9 Mt grading 2.67 g/t and Indicated Resources of approximately 551 Mt grading 2.21 g/t, each on a 100% basis and inclusive of Mineral Reserves, of which approximately 6 Mt of Measured Resources and approximately 330 Mt of Indicated Resources inclusive of Mineral Reserves is currently attributable to NOVAGOLD through its 60% ownership interest in Donlin Gold. Exclusive of Mineral Reserves, Donlin Gold possesses Measured Resources of approximately 1.4 Mt grading 1.18 g/t and Indicated Resources of approximately 175 Mt grading 1.32 g/t, of which approximately 0.9 Mt of Measured Resources and approximately 105 Mt of Indicated Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves is currently attributable to NOVAGOLD. Donlin Gold possesses Proven Reserves of approximately 9 Mt grading 2.29 g/t and Probable Reserves of approximately 495 Mt grading 2.02 g/t, each on a 100% basis, of which approximately 6 Mt of Proven Reserves and approximately 297 Mt of Probable Reserves is attributable to NOVAGOLD. Mineral Reserves and Resources have been estimated in accordance with NI 43-101 and S-K 1300..
⁶ Anticipated average annual gold production during full life of mine if put into production as contemplated in the 2025 Technical Report and the 2025 Technical Report Summary.

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

TransAlta Corporation (TransAlta or the Company) (TSX:TA) (NYSE:TAC) will release its third quarter 2026 results before markets open on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will be held for investors, analysts, members of the media and other interested parties the same day beginning at 9:00 a.m. Alberta Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time).

Webcast link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/zj3d6q2q

To access the conference call via telephone, please register ahead of time using the call link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI172ec525df5e4f8ebadda859e7f69864. Once registered, participants will have the option of 1) dialing into the call from their phone (via a personalized PIN); or 2) clicking the “Call Me” option to receive an automated call directly to their phone.

Related materials will be available on the Investor section of TransAlta’s website at https://transalta.com/investors/presentations-and-events/. If you are unable to participate in the call, the replay will be accessible at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/zj3d6q2q. A transcript of the broadcast will be posted on TransAlta’s website once it becomes available.

About TransAlta Corporation:

TransAlta is one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, delivering reliable electricity across Canada, the United States and Western Australia. For more than 100 years, our people have safely operated and evolved essential energy infrastructure that powers customers and communities. Our technology-diverse portfolio and disciplined execution allow us to deliver dependable power across evolving energy systems. We take a practical, responsible approach to meeting today’s energy needs while building for what comes next.

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at transalta.com.

For more information:

Investor Inquiries:	Media Inquiries:
Phone: 1-800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S.	Phone: 1-855-255-9184
Email: investor_relations@transalta.com	Email: ta_media_relations@transalta.com

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (“Gran Tierra” or the “Company”) (NYSE American:GTE)(TSX:GTE)(LSE:GTE) is pleased to announce that the Milli Majlis, the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan, has ratified the exploration, development and production sharing agreement (the “EDPSA”) for the onshore Guba-Khazaryani region (the “Contract Area”) that the Company signed with the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan on February 18, 2026.

“We would like to thank our partner, the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and all of its agencies involved in the ratification process, and the Milli Majlis for their hard work and commitment in passing this bill during the first plenary session of the autumn term,” said Gary Guidry, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gran Tierra.

Airborne dFTG Program Update

Gran Tierra has completed the flying of its airborne digital full tensor gradiometry (“dFTG”) survey in Azerbaijan. Gran Tierra flew 102 lines for 5,775-line kilometers, covering a total area of 4,815 square kilometers. The dFTG information will be used to help define the geometry of sedimentary basins and fault-related structures that potentially trap oil and gas in the Contract Area. This information will be integrated with existing seismic and exploratory well data to optimize the selection of future seismic acquisition areas and exploration and appraisal drilling locations.

Contact Information

For investor and media inquiries please contact:

Gary Guidry, Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Ellson, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
(403) 265-3221
info@grantierra.com

Corporate Presentation:

Gran Tierra’s Corporate Presentation has been updated and is available on the Company website at www.grantierra.com.

About Gran Tierra Energy Inc.

Gran Tierra Energy Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is an independent international energy company currently focused on oil and natural gas exploration and production in Canada, Colombia and Ecuador. The Company is the operator of, and holds a 65% working interest in, an onshore exploration, development and production sharing agreement in Azerbaijan. Upon completion of the previously announced sale of its Colombian and Ecuadorian businesses (the “Sale”), the Company’s operations will be focused on Canada and Azerbaijan, and the Company will continue to pursue additional new growth opportunities that would further strengthen the Company’s portfolio. The Company’s common stock trades on the NYSE American, the Toronto Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GTE. Additional information concerning Gran Tierra is available at www.grantierra.com. Except to the extent expressly stated otherwise, information on the Company’s website or accessible from our website or any other website is not incorporated by reference into and should not be considered part of this press release. Investor inquiries may be directed to info@grantierra.com or (403) 265-3221.

Gran Tierra’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) are available on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. Gran Tierra’s Canadian securities regulatory filings are available on SEDAR+ at http://www.sedarplus.ca and UK regulatory filings are available on the National Storage Mechanism website at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism.

Forward-Looking Statements and Legal Advisories

This press release contains opinions, forecasts, projections and other statements about future events or results that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and financial outlook and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “target,” “potential” and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the effectiveness of the EDPSA, the timing and scope of the exploration program in Azerbaijan, the completion of the dFTG program, including the acquisition of LiDAR data, the interpretation of the dFTG dataset and its use in informing future exploration activities, the Sale and the Special Meeting, and the Company’s plans and expectations following completion of the Sale.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect several material factors, expectations and assumptions of Gran Tierra. These include, without limitation, that the EDPSA will become effective and the exploration program will be executed on the anticipated timeline, the availability of equipment, contractors and personnel to complete the dFTG program, that the required stockholder, regulatory and other approvals for the Sale will be obtained and the other conditions to completion will be satisfied or waived, that the Sale will be completed on the anticipated terms and timeline, and that Gran Tierra will continue to conduct its operations in a manner consistent with its current expectations. Gran Tierra believes that the material factors, expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable at this time, but no assurance can be given that they will prove to be correct.

Important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Risks relating to Azerbaijan include the risk that the effectiveness of the EDPSA is delayed, political, regulatory, legal and sanctions-related risks associated with operating in a new jurisdiction, the risk that the dFTG program is delayed or not completed as planned, the risk that interpretation of the dFTG dataset does not identify prospective targets, and the risk that exploration activities do not result in commercial discoveries. Risks relating to the Sale include the possibility that required stockholder, regulatory or other approvals are not obtained, the possibility that other conditions to completion are not satisfied or waived, delays in completing or the failure to complete the Sale, and the risk that the agreement governing the Sale is terminated in circumstances requiring Gran Tierra to pay a termination fee or bear other costs. Other risks include volatility in commodity prices, market conditions and the trading price of Gran Tierra’s common stock or bonds, and the risk factors detailed from time to time in Gran Tierra’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, including under the caption “Risk Factors” in Gran Tierra’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. These filings are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. 

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on information available to Gran Tierra as of the date of this press release and speak only as of such date. Gran Tierra disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

This press release may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the Sale. In connection with the Sale, the Company filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the “Proxy Statement”) with the SEC on September 23, 2026, for the special meeting of stockholders to be held on October 9, 2026 (the “Special Meeting”). This press release is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement or any other document the Company may file with the SEC in connection with the Sale. Stockholders are urged to read the Proxy Statement and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC carefully and in their entirety because they contain important information about the Sale. Stockholders may obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at www.grantierra.com. 

Participants in the Solicitation

The Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Company’s stockholders in respect of the Special Meeting. Information regarding the Company’s directors and executive officers and their interests in the Sale is contained in the Proxy Statement, which may be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Royalty Corp. (TSX: DIV, DIV.DB.A and DIV.DB.B) (the “Corporation” or “DIV”) is pleased to announce that its board of directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.02375 per common share for the period of October 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026, which is equal to $0.285 per common share on an annualized basis. The dividend will be paid on October 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 15, 2026.

About Diversified Royalty Corp.

DIV is a multi-royalty corporation, engaged in the business of acquiring top-line royalties from well-managed multi-location businesses and franchisors in North America. DIV’s objective is to acquire predictable, growing royalty streams from a diverse group of multi-location businesses and franchisors. DIV, through its subsidiary, Mr. Lube Canada Ltd., also operates the Mr. Lube + Tires franchisor business in Canada. Mr. Lube + Tires is the leading Canadian automotive service chain specializing in fast, drive-in drive-through, no-appointment-needed vehicle maintenance.

DIV also owns the Sutton, Mr. Mikes, Nurse Next Door, Oxford Learning Centres, Stratus Building Solutions, BarBurrito, Cheba Hut and AIR MILES® trademarks. Sutton is among the leading residential real estate brokerage franchisor businesses in Canada. Mr. Mikes operates casual steakhouse restaurants primarily in western Canadian communities. Nurse Next Door is a home care provider with locations across Canada and the United States as well as in Australia. Oxford Learning Centres is one of Canada’s leading franchisee supplemental education services. Stratus Building Solutions is a leading commercial cleaning service franchise company providing comprehensive janitorial, building cleaning, and office cleaning services primarily in the United States. BarBurrito is the largest quick service Mexican restaurant food chain in Canada. Cheba Hut is a fast casual toasted sub sandwich franchise with locations in the United States. AIR MILES® was a Canadian loyalty program.

DIV’s objective is to increase cash flow per share by making accretive royalty purchases and through the growth of purchased royalties and the Mr. Lube + Tires franchisor business. DIV intends to continue to pay a predictable and stable monthly dividend to shareholders and increase the dividend over time, in each case as cash flow per share allows.

Forward Looking Information

Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. The use of any of the words “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “will”, ”project”, “should”, “believe”, “confident”, “plan” and “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information, although not all forward-looking information contains these identifying words. Specifically, forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements made in relation to: the amount and timing of the October 2026 dividend to be paid to DIV’s shareholders; DIV’s objective to continue to pay predictable and stable monthly dividends to shareholders; and DIV’s corporate objectives. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events, performance, or achievements of DIV to differ materially from those anticipated or implied by such forward-looking information.

DIV believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information included in this news release are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct. In particular there can be no assurance that: DIV will be able to make monthly dividend payments to the holders of its common shares; or DIV will achieve any of its corporate objectives. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned that forward-looking information included in this news release are not guarantees of future performance, and such forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. More information about the risks and uncertainties affecting DIV’s business and the businesses of its royalty partners can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of its Annual Information Form dated March 19, 2026 and in its most recent Management’s Discussion and Analysis, copies of each of which are available under DIV’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

In formulating the forward-looking information contained herein, management has assumed that, among other things, DIV will generate sufficient cash flows from its royalties and Mr. Lube + Tires to service its debt and pay dividends to shareholders; there are no material changes in competition or regulation impacting DIV, Mr. Lube + Tires or DIV’s royalty partners; DIV’s, Mr. Lube + Tires’ and DIV’s royalty partners’ respective businesses will not suffer any material adverse effect; and the business and economic conditions affecting DIV, Mr. Lube + Tires and DIV’s royalty partners will continue substantially in the ordinary course, including without limitation with respect to general industry conditions, general levels of economic activity and regulations. These assumptions, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect.

All of the forward-looking information in this news release is qualified by these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements or factors contained herein, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, DIV. The forward-looking information included in this news release is presented as of the date of this news release and DIV assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise such information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by applicable law.

THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR THE ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

Additional Information

Additional information relating to the Corporation and other public filings, is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Contact:
Sean Morrison, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Diversified Royalty Corp.
(236) 521-8470

Greg Gutmanis, President and Chief Financial Officer
Diversified Royalty Corp.
(236) 521-8471

NEW YORK, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RoboStrategy, Inc. (Nasdaq: BOT), a registered closed end fund providing exposure to private companies in robotics and physical AI, today announced its net asset value per share as of September 30, 2026.

As of September 30, 2026, RoboStrategy’s net assets applicable to common shares were $277,663,100.44, and the Fund’s NAV per share was $11.35.

This represents a 0.3569% increase over the previously reported NAV of $276,675,605.73 on August 31, 2026. The new NAV per share represents a 0% increase over the previously reported $11.35.

About RoboStrategy, Inc.
RoboStrategy, Inc. is a closed-end management investment company built to power participation in the robotics and physical AI revolution. As robotics continue to penetrate into everyday life, RoboStrategy seeks to provide public-market access to the companies building that future. The fund focuses on high-conviction equity positions in what the fund believes are category-defining robotics and physical artificial intelligence innovators, including leaders such as Figure AI, Apptronik, Dyna Robotics, Dexmate, and other pioneers advancing autonomous systems, including those building the critical supply chain. RoboStrategy was created to bridge public markets with private innovation, enabling broader participation in technologies that are redefining labor, productivity, and the relationship between humans and intelligent machines.

For more information, visit robostrategy.co.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs, and assumptions. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. The Fund undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Any offering of securities may be made only by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Media Contact
robostrategy@skyya.com

Investor Contact
investor@robostrategy.co