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Completion of three additional 25 MW data halls brings fully operational capacity at Polaris Forge 1 to 250 MW

DALLAS, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD), a U.S. based designer, developer, owner and operator of large-scale, purpose-built data centers engineered to support high-performance computing (“HPC”) workloads, including artificial intelligence (“AI”), machine learning, and other accelerated-compute applications, today announced it has achieved Ready for Service for the second phase of Building 2 at its Polaris Forge 1 campus, delivering an additional 75 MW of critical IT load across three 25 MW data halls.

The milestone completes Building 2’s full 150 MW of critical IT load and brings fully operational critical IT load at Polaris Forge 1 to 250 MW. The fully leased AI Factory Campus is contracted to deliver 400 MW of critical IT load at full buildout.

“Bringing another 75 MW of AI infrastructure online at Polaris Forge 1 further demonstrates our ability to turn large-scale power into operational AI infrastructure,” said Wes Cummins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Applied Digital. “Securing power is only the starting point. The real work is designing, building, commissioning, and operating the infrastructure that transforms those megawatts into usable capacity for customers. That is the capability we continue to scale across our platform.”

The latest delivery follows the first 100 MW building at Polaris Forge 1 and the initial 75 MW phase of Building 2. With 250 MW now operational, Polaris Forge 1 reflects Applied Digital’s repeatable approach to developing and operating large-scale infrastructure purpose-built for advanced AI and high-performance computing workloads.

Polaris Forge 1 is located in Ellendale, North Dakota, where Applied Digital has operated since 2021 and built long-standing relationships with local leaders, partners, and community stakeholders. As the campus continues to expand, the Company remains focused on responsible development, local partnership, and creating long-term value in the communities where it builds.

About Applied Digital

Applied Digital (Nasdaq: APLD) — named Best Data Center in the Americas 2025 by Datacloud — designs, builds, and operates high-performance, sustainably engineered data centers and colocation services for artificial intelligence, cloud, networking, and blockchain workloads. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, and founded in 2021, the company combines hyperscale expertise, closed-loop cooling, and rapid deployment capabilities to deliver secure, scalable compute at industry-leading speed and efficiency, while creating economic opportunities in underserved communities through its AI Factory franchise model.

Learn more at applieddigital.com or follow @APLDdigital on X and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, future operating and financial performance, product development, market position, business strategy and objectives, and future financing plans. These statements use words, and variations of words, such as “will,” “continue,” “build,” “future,” “increase,” “drive,” “believe,” “look,” “ahead,” “confident,” “proven,” “deliver,” “outlook,” “expect,” “project” and “predict.” Other examples of forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, (i) statements that reflect perspectives and expectations regarding lease agreements and any current or prospective data center campus development; (ii) statements about the high-performance computing (HPC) industry; (iii) statements of company plans and objectives, including the company’s evolving business model, or estimates or predictions of actions by suppliers; (iv) statements of future economic performance; and (v) statements of assumptions underlying other statements and statements about the company or its business. You are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events and thus are inherently subject to uncertainty. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the company’s expectations and projections. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, among others: whether or not our customers exercise the renewal options under their leases with us (if not, we will not recognize further revenue from such customer under its respective lease); our ability to complete construction of our data center campuses as planned; the lead time of customer acquisition and leasing decisions and related internal approval processes; changes to artificial intelligence and HPC infrastructure needs and their impact on future plans; costs related to the HPC operations and strategy; our ability to timely deliver any services required in connection with completion of installation under lease agreements; our ability to raise additional capital to fund the ongoing datacenter construction and operations; our ability to obtain financing of datacenter leases and more broadly for our development and general corporate activities; our dependence on principal customers, including our ability to execute and perform our obligations under our leases with key customers; our ability to timely and successfully build new hosting facilities with the appropriate contractual margins and efficiencies; power or other supply disruptions and equipment failures; the inability to comply with regulations, developments and changes in regulations; cash flow and access to capital; availability of financing to continue to grow our business; decline in demand for our products and services; maintenance of third party relationships; and conditions in the debt and equity capital markets. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties, and other factors can be found in the company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, including in the sections captioned “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors,” and in the company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these filings are available online at www.sec.gov, on the company’s website (www.applieddigital.com) under “Investors,” or on request from the company. Information in this press release is as of the dates and time periods indicated herein, and the company does not undertake to update any of the information contained in these materials, except as required by law.

Media Contact
JSA (Jaymie Scotto & Associates)
(856) 264-7827
jsa_applied@jsa.net

Investor Relations Contacts
Matt Glover or Ralf Esper
Gateway Group, Inc.
(949) 574-3860
APLD@gateway-grp.com

Completion of three additional 25 MW data halls brings fully operational capacity at Polaris Forge 1 to 250 MW

DALLAS, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD), a U.S. based designer, developer, owner and operator of large-scale, purpose-built data centers engineered to support high-performance computing (“HPC”) workloads, including artificial intelligence (“AI”), machine learning, and other accelerated-compute applications, today announced it has achieved Ready for Service for the second phase of Building 2 at its Polaris Forge 1 campus, delivering an additional 75 MW of critical IT load across three 25 MW data halls.

The milestone completes Building 2’s full 150 MW of critical IT load and brings fully operational critical IT load at Polaris Forge 1 to 250 MW. The fully leased AI Factory Campus is contracted to deliver 400 MW of critical IT load at full buildout.

“Bringing another 75 MW of AI infrastructure online at Polaris Forge 1 further demonstrates our ability to turn large-scale power into operational AI infrastructure,” said Wes Cummins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Applied Digital. “Securing power is only the starting point. The real work is designing, building, commissioning, and operating the infrastructure that transforms those megawatts into usable capacity for customers. That is the capability we continue to scale across our platform.”

The latest delivery follows the first 100 MW building at Polaris Forge 1 and the initial 75 MW phase of Building 2. With 250 MW now operational, Polaris Forge 1 reflects Applied Digital’s repeatable approach to developing and operating large-scale infrastructure purpose-built for advanced AI and high-performance computing workloads.

Polaris Forge 1 is located in Ellendale, North Dakota, where Applied Digital has operated since 2021 and built long-standing relationships with local leaders, partners, and community stakeholders. As the campus continues to expand, the Company remains focused on responsible development, local partnership, and creating long-term value in the communities where it builds.

About Applied Digital

Applied Digital (Nasdaq: APLD) — named Best Data Center in the Americas 2025 by Datacloud — designs, builds, and operates high-performance, sustainably engineered data centers and colocation services for artificial intelligence, cloud, networking, and blockchain workloads. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, and founded in 2021, the company combines hyperscale expertise, closed-loop cooling, and rapid deployment capabilities to deliver secure, scalable compute at industry-leading speed and efficiency, while creating economic opportunities in underserved communities through its AI Factory franchise model.

Learn more at applieddigital.com or follow @APLDdigital on X and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, future operating and financial performance, product development, market position, business strategy and objectives, and future financing plans. These statements use words, and variations of words, such as “will,” “continue,” “build,” “future,” “increase,” “drive,” “believe,” “look,” “ahead,” “confident,” “proven,” “deliver,” “outlook,” “expect,” “project” and “predict.” Other examples of forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, (i) statements that reflect perspectives and expectations regarding lease agreements and any current or prospective data center campus development; (ii) statements about the high-performance computing (HPC) industry; (iii) statements of company plans and objectives, including the company’s evolving business model, or estimates or predictions of actions by suppliers; (iv) statements of future economic performance; and (v) statements of assumptions underlying other statements and statements about the company or its business. You are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events and thus are inherently subject to uncertainty. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the company’s expectations and projections. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, among others: whether or not our customers exercise the renewal options under their leases with us (if not, we will not recognize further revenue from such customer under its respective lease); our ability to complete construction of our data center campuses as planned; the lead time of customer acquisition and leasing decisions and related internal approval processes; changes to artificial intelligence and HPC infrastructure needs and their impact on future plans; costs related to the HPC operations and strategy; our ability to timely deliver any services required in connection with completion of installation under lease agreements; our ability to raise additional capital to fund the ongoing datacenter construction and operations; our ability to obtain financing of datacenter leases and more broadly for our development and general corporate activities; our dependence on principal customers, including our ability to execute and perform our obligations under our leases with key customers; our ability to timely and successfully build new hosting facilities with the appropriate contractual margins and efficiencies; power or other supply disruptions and equipment failures; the inability to comply with regulations, developments and changes in regulations; cash flow and access to capital; availability of financing to continue to grow our business; decline in demand for our products and services; maintenance of third party relationships; and conditions in the debt and equity capital markets. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties, and other factors can be found in the company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, including in the sections captioned “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors,” and in the company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these filings are available online at www.sec.gov, on the company’s website (www.applieddigital.com) under “Investors,” or on request from the company. Information in this press release is as of the dates and time periods indicated herein, and the company does not undertake to update any of the information contained in these materials, except as required by law.

Media Contact
JSA (Jaymie Scotto & Associates)
(856) 264-7827
jsa_applied@jsa.net

Investor Relations Contacts
Matt Glover or Ralf Esper
Gateway Group, Inc.
(949) 574-3860
APLD@gateway-grp.com

Capital will be used to eliminate all of its preferred stock and to support business growth

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NN, Inc. (“NN” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NNBR), a global leader in precision manufacturing, today announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private investment in public equity financing (the “PIPE”) that is expected to result in net proceeds of approximately $50 million after deducting placement agent fees and offering expenses. The PIPE is expected to close on or about October 5, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Capital Raise Overview

Pursuant to the terms of the securities purchase agreement, at the closing of the PIPE, NN will issue an aggregate of 16.1 million shares of common stock (or prefunded warrants in lieu thereof) at a price of $3.30 per share (or $3.29 per pre-funded warrant). Each pre-funded warrant has an exercise price of $0.01 per share of common stock, will be immediately exercisable, subject to certain conditions set forth in each pre-funded warrant, and will not expire.

There are 10 investors making this investment from a mix of both existing shareholders and new shareholders. The investment was significantly over-subscribed and allocations were made across the investor base. The capital raise was enabled by the Company’s recent increase of its authorized common stock achieved via shareholder vote.

Use of Proceeds and Update

Preferred Stock Elimination and Deleverage – NN will use the majority of the net proceeds from this capital raise for the final redemption and complete elimination of the Company’s remaining Series D Preferred Stock held by investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Tactical Value funds. This preferred stock arrangement was entered into over 5 years ago. With this anticipated action, NN will have eliminated all of its dilutive equity securities in the last 3 months. Additionally, the Company has now achieved a cashflow balance for servicing its debt on an on-going basis and lowered its leverage on a pro-forma basis.

Fund Existing Business Growth and Next-Gen Sales Expansion – NN will use the remainder of the net proceeds to fund the Company’s growth both current growth and future growth. NN is successfully growing and expanding its business consistent with its 5 Pillar growth strategy. The growth investment takes two forms – capital expenditures for new equipment for future sales and working capital for increasing current sales.

Q3 Update – Q3 2026 was another high sales growth quarter for NN and sales were at the highest levels in the last 8 years. New business awards are at the highest levels ever. The company has secured approximately $130 million of annual new business over the last 12 months. Additionally, after successfully launching a brand-new product line this year in liquid cooling connectors, the company is readying its entry into another brand-new product area – cable assemblies – with a new plant startup in Mexico. This new product line will further enable the company to aggressively grow sales in data center, grid, medical, defense & electronics, and high value vehicle.

Harold Bevis, President and CEO of NN, commented, “NN has transformed its financial profile during 2026 with strong operating performance and several capital markets actions. The Company is moving along its multi-year path. This PIPE transaction completes a significant step in our balance sheet evolution. We are eliminating the Series D preferred stock with this action and setting the Company up for its next phase of growth and common stock value increases. We have a great set of investors now and together we are committed to breakthrough, exceptional performance. Next up for NN is to refinance its high-cost Term Loan. We believe we can achieve a strong multi-million dollar cash interest reduction and further increase value for our common stock holders.”

“NN’s key target markets of Data Center, Defense & Electronics, and Medical Products are strong and we are expanding our presence in them. Through the end of September, we secured approximately $130 million of new business over the last 12 months. Our business development team is prospecting and winning new business big-time. We have won over 200 programs this year and the year is not over. Importantly, we are in full-scale launch mode to bring these new wins online and into our sales streams to further boost our sales. Our best days are before us.”

“We would like to thank our banking team, legal advisers and investors for their active leadership completing this PIPE. Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC acted as the sole placement agent for the PIPE. Dentons US LLP served as sole legal counsel to NN for the PIPE. Faegre Drinker served as counsel to the placement agent. Alpha IR served as investor relations and public communications lead for NN.”

The securities being issued and sold in the PIPE have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Accordingly, these securities may not be offered or sold in the United States, except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Concurrently with the execution of the securities purchase agreement, NN and the investors named therein entered into a registration rights agreement pursuant to which NN has agreed to file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) registering the resale of the shares of common stock.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

About NN, Inc.

NN, Inc. (NASDAQ: NNBR) is an entrepreneurial manufacturing company specializing in manufacturing micron-toleranced precision metal componentry for high-growth end markets, especially Data Center, Electric Grid, Medical, Defense, and High-Value Vehicle systems. Founded in 1980, NN serves over 700 customers on 4 continents through its 2,550 person workforce operating out of 27 global plants. This footprint enables rapid innovation and global scaled solutions. For more information, visit nninc.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding our business, operations, and financial performance. Such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially. Please refer to our most recently filed Form 10-K and our Form 10-Q for the period following that Form 10-K, including the risk factors described therein. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations: 
Joe Caminiti
NNBR@alpha-ir.com  
312-445-2870 

Capital will be used to eliminate all of its preferred stock and to support business growth

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NN, Inc. (“NN” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NNBR), a global leader in precision manufacturing, today announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private investment in public equity financing (the “PIPE”) that is expected to result in net proceeds of approximately $50 million after deducting placement agent fees and offering expenses. The PIPE is expected to close on or about October 5, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Capital Raise Overview

Pursuant to the terms of the securities purchase agreement, at the closing of the PIPE, NN will issue an aggregate of 16.1 million shares of common stock (or prefunded warrants in lieu thereof) at a price of $3.30 per share (or $3.29 per pre-funded warrant). Each pre-funded warrant has an exercise price of $0.01 per share of common stock, will be immediately exercisable, subject to certain conditions set forth in each pre-funded warrant, and will not expire.

There are 10 investors making this investment from a mix of both existing shareholders and new shareholders. The investment was significantly over-subscribed and allocations were made across the investor base. The capital raise was enabled by the Company’s recent increase of its authorized common stock achieved via shareholder vote.

Use of Proceeds and Update

Preferred Stock Elimination and Deleverage – NN will use the majority of the net proceeds from this capital raise for the final redemption and complete elimination of the Company’s remaining Series D Preferred Stock held by investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Tactical Value funds. This preferred stock arrangement was entered into over 5 years ago. With this anticipated action, NN will have eliminated all of its dilutive equity securities in the last 3 months. Additionally, the Company has now achieved a cashflow balance for servicing its debt on an on-going basis and lowered its leverage on a pro-forma basis.

Fund Existing Business Growth and Next-Gen Sales Expansion – NN will use the remainder of the net proceeds to fund the Company’s growth both current growth and future growth. NN is successfully growing and expanding its business consistent with its 5 Pillar growth strategy. The growth investment takes two forms – capital expenditures for new equipment for future sales and working capital for increasing current sales.

Q3 Update – Q3 2026 was another high sales growth quarter for NN and sales were at the highest levels in the last 8 years. New business awards are at the highest levels ever. The company has secured approximately $130 million of annual new business over the last 12 months. Additionally, after successfully launching a brand-new product line this year in liquid cooling connectors, the company is readying its entry into another brand-new product area – cable assemblies – with a new plant startup in Mexico. This new product line will further enable the company to aggressively grow sales in data center, grid, medical, defense & electronics, and high value vehicle.

Harold Bevis, President and CEO of NN, commented, “NN has transformed its financial profile during 2026 with strong operating performance and several capital markets actions. The Company is moving along its multi-year path. This PIPE transaction completes a significant step in our balance sheet evolution. We are eliminating the Series D preferred stock with this action and setting the Company up for its next phase of growth and common stock value increases. We have a great set of investors now and together we are committed to breakthrough, exceptional performance. Next up for NN is to refinance its high-cost Term Loan. We believe we can achieve a strong multi-million dollar cash interest reduction and further increase value for our common stock holders.”

“NN’s key target markets of Data Center, Defense & Electronics, and Medical Products are strong and we are expanding our presence in them. Through the end of September, we secured approximately $130 million of new business over the last 12 months. Our business development team is prospecting and winning new business big-time. We have won over 200 programs this year and the year is not over. Importantly, we are in full-scale launch mode to bring these new wins online and into our sales streams to further boost our sales. Our best days are before us.”

“We would like to thank our banking team, legal advisers and investors for their active leadership completing this PIPE. Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC acted as the sole placement agent for the PIPE. Dentons US LLP served as sole legal counsel to NN for the PIPE. Faegre Drinker served as counsel to the placement agent. Alpha IR served as investor relations and public communications lead for NN.”

The securities being issued and sold in the PIPE have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Accordingly, these securities may not be offered or sold in the United States, except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Concurrently with the execution of the securities purchase agreement, NN and the investors named therein entered into a registration rights agreement pursuant to which NN has agreed to file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) registering the resale of the shares of common stock.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

About NN, Inc.

NN, Inc. (NASDAQ: NNBR) is an entrepreneurial manufacturing company specializing in manufacturing micron-toleranced precision metal componentry for high-growth end markets, especially Data Center, Electric Grid, Medical, Defense, and High-Value Vehicle systems. Founded in 1980, NN serves over 700 customers on 4 continents through its 2,550 person workforce operating out of 27 global plants. This footprint enables rapid innovation and global scaled solutions. For more information, visit nninc.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding our business, operations, and financial performance. Such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially. Please refer to our most recently filed Form 10-K and our Form 10-Q for the period following that Form 10-K, including the risk factors described therein. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations: 
Joe Caminiti
NNBR@alpha-ir.com  
312-445-2870 

Capital will be used to eliminate all of its preferred stock and to support business growth

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NN, Inc. (“NN” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NNBR), a global leader in precision manufacturing, today announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private investment in public equity financing (the “PIPE”) that is expected to result in net proceeds of approximately $50 million after deducting placement agent fees and offering expenses. The PIPE is expected to close on or about October 5, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Capital Raise Overview

Pursuant to the terms of the securities purchase agreement, at the closing of the PIPE, NN will issue an aggregate of 16.1 million shares of common stock (or prefunded warrants in lieu thereof) at a price of $3.30 per share (or $3.29 per pre-funded warrant). Each pre-funded warrant has an exercise price of $0.01 per share of common stock, will be immediately exercisable, subject to certain conditions set forth in each pre-funded warrant, and will not expire.

There are 10 investors making this investment from a mix of both existing shareholders and new shareholders. The investment was significantly over-subscribed and allocations were made across the investor base. The capital raise was enabled by the Company’s recent increase of its authorized common stock achieved via shareholder vote.

Use of Proceeds and Update

Preferred Stock Elimination and Deleverage – NN will use the majority of the net proceeds from this capital raise for the final redemption and complete elimination of the Company’s remaining Series D Preferred Stock held by investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Tactical Value funds. This preferred stock arrangement was entered into over 5 years ago. With this anticipated action, NN will have eliminated all of its dilutive equity securities in the last 3 months. Additionally, the Company has now achieved a cashflow balance for servicing its debt on an on-going basis and lowered its leverage on a pro-forma basis.

Fund Existing Business Growth and Next-Gen Sales Expansion – NN will use the remainder of the net proceeds to fund the Company’s growth both current growth and future growth. NN is successfully growing and expanding its business consistent with its 5 Pillar growth strategy. The growth investment takes two forms – capital expenditures for new equipment for future sales and working capital for increasing current sales.

Q3 Update – Q3 2026 was another high sales growth quarter for NN and sales were at the highest levels in the last 8 years. New business awards are at the highest levels ever. The company has secured approximately $130 million of annual new business over the last 12 months. Additionally, after successfully launching a brand-new product line this year in liquid cooling connectors, the company is readying its entry into another brand-new product area – cable assemblies – with a new plant startup in Mexico. This new product line will further enable the company to aggressively grow sales in data center, grid, medical, defense & electronics, and high value vehicle.

Harold Bevis, President and CEO of NN, commented, “NN has transformed its financial profile during 2026 with strong operating performance and several capital markets actions. The Company is moving along its multi-year path. This PIPE transaction completes a significant step in our balance sheet evolution. We are eliminating the Series D preferred stock with this action and setting the Company up for its next phase of growth and common stock value increases. We have a great set of investors now and together we are committed to breakthrough, exceptional performance. Next up for NN is to refinance its high-cost Term Loan. We believe we can achieve a strong multi-million dollar cash interest reduction and further increase value for our common stock holders.”

“NN’s key target markets of Data Center, Defense & Electronics, and Medical Products are strong and we are expanding our presence in them. Through the end of September, we secured approximately $130 million of new business over the last 12 months. Our business development team is prospecting and winning new business big-time. We have won over 200 programs this year and the year is not over. Importantly, we are in full-scale launch mode to bring these new wins online and into our sales streams to further boost our sales. Our best days are before us.”

“We would like to thank our banking team, legal advisers and investors for their active leadership completing this PIPE. Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC acted as the sole placement agent for the PIPE. Dentons US LLP served as sole legal counsel to NN for the PIPE. Faegre Drinker served as counsel to the placement agent. Alpha IR served as investor relations and public communications lead for NN.”

The securities being issued and sold in the PIPE have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Accordingly, these securities may not be offered or sold in the United States, except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Concurrently with the execution of the securities purchase agreement, NN and the investors named therein entered into a registration rights agreement pursuant to which NN has agreed to file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) registering the resale of the shares of common stock.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

About NN, Inc.

NN, Inc. (NASDAQ: NNBR) is an entrepreneurial manufacturing company specializing in manufacturing micron-toleranced precision metal componentry for high-growth end markets, especially Data Center, Electric Grid, Medical, Defense, and High-Value Vehicle systems. Founded in 1980, NN serves over 700 customers on 4 continents through its 2,550 person workforce operating out of 27 global plants. This footprint enables rapid innovation and global scaled solutions. For more information, visit nninc.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding our business, operations, and financial performance. Such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially. Please refer to our most recently filed Form 10-K and our Form 10-Q for the period following that Form 10-K, including the risk factors described therein. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations: 
Joe Caminiti
NNBR@alpha-ir.com  
312-445-2870 

Capital will be used to eliminate all of its preferred stock and to support business growth

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NN, Inc. (“NN” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NNBR), a global leader in precision manufacturing, today announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private investment in public equity financing (the “PIPE”) that is expected to result in net proceeds of approximately $50 million after deducting placement agent fees and offering expenses. The PIPE is expected to close on or about October 5, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Capital Raise Overview

Pursuant to the terms of the securities purchase agreement, at the closing of the PIPE, NN will issue an aggregate of 16.1 million shares of common stock (or prefunded warrants in lieu thereof) at a price of $3.30 per share (or $3.29 per pre-funded warrant). Each pre-funded warrant has an exercise price of $0.01 per share of common stock, will be immediately exercisable, subject to certain conditions set forth in each pre-funded warrant, and will not expire.

There are 10 investors making this investment from a mix of both existing shareholders and new shareholders. The investment was significantly over-subscribed and allocations were made across the investor base. The capital raise was enabled by the Company’s recent increase of its authorized common stock achieved via shareholder vote.

Use of Proceeds and Update

Preferred Stock Elimination and Deleverage – NN will use the majority of the net proceeds from this capital raise for the final redemption and complete elimination of the Company’s remaining Series D Preferred Stock held by investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Tactical Value funds. This preferred stock arrangement was entered into over 5 years ago. With this anticipated action, NN will have eliminated all of its dilutive equity securities in the last 3 months. Additionally, the Company has now achieved a cashflow balance for servicing its debt on an on-going basis and lowered its leverage on a pro-forma basis.

Fund Existing Business Growth and Next-Gen Sales Expansion – NN will use the remainder of the net proceeds to fund the Company’s growth both current growth and future growth. NN is successfully growing and expanding its business consistent with its 5 Pillar growth strategy. The growth investment takes two forms – capital expenditures for new equipment for future sales and working capital for increasing current sales.

Q3 Update – Q3 2026 was another high sales growth quarter for NN and sales were at the highest levels in the last 8 years. New business awards are at the highest levels ever. The company has secured approximately $130 million of annual new business over the last 12 months. Additionally, after successfully launching a brand-new product line this year in liquid cooling connectors, the company is readying its entry into another brand-new product area – cable assemblies – with a new plant startup in Mexico. This new product line will further enable the company to aggressively grow sales in data center, grid, medical, defense & electronics, and high value vehicle.

Harold Bevis, President and CEO of NN, commented, “NN has transformed its financial profile during 2026 with strong operating performance and several capital markets actions. The Company is moving along its multi-year path. This PIPE transaction completes a significant step in our balance sheet evolution. We are eliminating the Series D preferred stock with this action and setting the Company up for its next phase of growth and common stock value increases. We have a great set of investors now and together we are committed to breakthrough, exceptional performance. Next up for NN is to refinance its high-cost Term Loan. We believe we can achieve a strong multi-million dollar cash interest reduction and further increase value for our common stock holders.”

“NN’s key target markets of Data Center, Defense & Electronics, and Medical Products are strong and we are expanding our presence in them. Through the end of September, we secured approximately $130 million of new business over the last 12 months. Our business development team is prospecting and winning new business big-time. We have won over 200 programs this year and the year is not over. Importantly, we are in full-scale launch mode to bring these new wins online and into our sales streams to further boost our sales. Our best days are before us.”

“We would like to thank our banking team, legal advisers and investors for their active leadership completing this PIPE. Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC acted as the sole placement agent for the PIPE. Dentons US LLP served as sole legal counsel to NN for the PIPE. Faegre Drinker served as counsel to the placement agent. Alpha IR served as investor relations and public communications lead for NN.”

The securities being issued and sold in the PIPE have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Accordingly, these securities may not be offered or sold in the United States, except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Concurrently with the execution of the securities purchase agreement, NN and the investors named therein entered into a registration rights agreement pursuant to which NN has agreed to file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) registering the resale of the shares of common stock.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

About NN, Inc.

NN, Inc. (NASDAQ: NNBR) is an entrepreneurial manufacturing company specializing in manufacturing micron-toleranced precision metal componentry for high-growth end markets, especially Data Center, Electric Grid, Medical, Defense, and High-Value Vehicle systems. Founded in 1980, NN serves over 700 customers on 4 continents through its 2,550 person workforce operating out of 27 global plants. This footprint enables rapid innovation and global scaled solutions. For more information, visit nninc.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding our business, operations, and financial performance. Such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially. Please refer to our most recently filed Form 10-K and our Form 10-Q for the period following that Form 10-K, including the risk factors described therein. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations: 
Joe Caminiti
NNBR@alpha-ir.com  
312-445-2870 

Capital will be used to eliminate all of its preferred stock and to support business growth

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NN, Inc. (“NN” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NNBR), a global leader in precision manufacturing, today announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private investment in public equity financing (the “PIPE”) that is expected to result in net proceeds of approximately $50 million after deducting placement agent fees and offering expenses. The PIPE is expected to close on or about October 5, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Capital Raise Overview

Pursuant to the terms of the securities purchase agreement, at the closing of the PIPE, NN will issue an aggregate of 16.1 million shares of common stock (or prefunded warrants in lieu thereof) at a price of $3.30 per share (or $3.29 per pre-funded warrant). Each pre-funded warrant has an exercise price of $0.01 per share of common stock, will be immediately exercisable, subject to certain conditions set forth in each pre-funded warrant, and will not expire.

There are 10 investors making this investment from a mix of both existing shareholders and new shareholders. The investment was significantly over-subscribed and allocations were made across the investor base. The capital raise was enabled by the Company’s recent increase of its authorized common stock achieved via shareholder vote.

Use of Proceeds and Update

Preferred Stock Elimination and Deleverage – NN will use the majority of the net proceeds from this capital raise for the final redemption and complete elimination of the Company’s remaining Series D Preferred Stock held by investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Tactical Value funds. This preferred stock arrangement was entered into over 5 years ago. With this anticipated action, NN will have eliminated all of its dilutive equity securities in the last 3 months. Additionally, the Company has now achieved a cashflow balance for servicing its debt on an on-going basis and lowered its leverage on a pro-forma basis.

Fund Existing Business Growth and Next-Gen Sales Expansion – NN will use the remainder of the net proceeds to fund the Company’s growth both current growth and future growth. NN is successfully growing and expanding its business consistent with its 5 Pillar growth strategy. The growth investment takes two forms – capital expenditures for new equipment for future sales and working capital for increasing current sales.

Q3 Update – Q3 2026 was another high sales growth quarter for NN and sales were at the highest levels in the last 8 years. New business awards are at the highest levels ever. The company has secured approximately $130 million of annual new business over the last 12 months. Additionally, after successfully launching a brand-new product line this year in liquid cooling connectors, the company is readying its entry into another brand-new product area – cable assemblies – with a new plant startup in Mexico. This new product line will further enable the company to aggressively grow sales in data center, grid, medical, defense & electronics, and high value vehicle.

Harold Bevis, President and CEO of NN, commented, “NN has transformed its financial profile during 2026 with strong operating performance and several capital markets actions. The Company is moving along its multi-year path. This PIPE transaction completes a significant step in our balance sheet evolution. We are eliminating the Series D preferred stock with this action and setting the Company up for its next phase of growth and common stock value increases. We have a great set of investors now and together we are committed to breakthrough, exceptional performance. Next up for NN is to refinance its high-cost Term Loan. We believe we can achieve a strong multi-million dollar cash interest reduction and further increase value for our common stock holders.”

“NN’s key target markets of Data Center, Defense & Electronics, and Medical Products are strong and we are expanding our presence in them. Through the end of September, we secured approximately $130 million of new business over the last 12 months. Our business development team is prospecting and winning new business big-time. We have won over 200 programs this year and the year is not over. Importantly, we are in full-scale launch mode to bring these new wins online and into our sales streams to further boost our sales. Our best days are before us.”

“We would like to thank our banking team, legal advisers and investors for their active leadership completing this PIPE. Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC acted as the sole placement agent for the PIPE. Dentons US LLP served as sole legal counsel to NN for the PIPE. Faegre Drinker served as counsel to the placement agent. Alpha IR served as investor relations and public communications lead for NN.”

The securities being issued and sold in the PIPE have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Accordingly, these securities may not be offered or sold in the United States, except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Concurrently with the execution of the securities purchase agreement, NN and the investors named therein entered into a registration rights agreement pursuant to which NN has agreed to file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) registering the resale of the shares of common stock.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

About NN, Inc.

NN, Inc. (NASDAQ: NNBR) is an entrepreneurial manufacturing company specializing in manufacturing micron-toleranced precision metal componentry for high-growth end markets, especially Data Center, Electric Grid, Medical, Defense, and High-Value Vehicle systems. Founded in 1980, NN serves over 700 customers on 4 continents through its 2,550 person workforce operating out of 27 global plants. This footprint enables rapid innovation and global scaled solutions. For more information, visit nninc.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding our business, operations, and financial performance. Such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially. Please refer to our most recently filed Form 10-K and our Form 10-Q for the period following that Form 10-K, including the risk factors described therein. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations: 
Joe Caminiti
NNBR@alpha-ir.com  
312-445-2870 

BOSTON, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Damora Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMRA) (“Damora”), a biotechnology company working to fundamentally redefine care for patients with blood disorders, today announced that it granted equity awards to five newly-hired, non-executive employees on October 1, 2026. The inducement grants were approved by Damora’s independent Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors and were made as material inducements to such individuals’ acceptance of employment with Damora in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The inducement grants consist of options to purchase an aggregate of 144,400 Damora ordinary shares with a 10-year term and an exercise price of $21.28 per share. All of the options vest as to 25% on the first anniversary of the employees’ start date and in equal monthly installments for the following 36 months. The inducement grants are subject to the terms and conditions of the 2022 Damora Therapeutics, Inc. Inducement Plan, and the terms and conditions of an option award agreement.

About Damora Therapeutics

Damora Therapeutics is an innovative biotechnology company that aims to fundamentally redefine care for people with hematologic disorders. We are advancing a new generation of biologics to treat mutant calreticulin-driven myeloproliferative neoplasms, including essential thrombocythemia and myelofibrosis, where there is significant medical need for disease-modifying treatments. With multiple programs with best-in-class potential on track to enter clinical development in 2026, our goal is to rapidly bring forward optimized therapies with broad mutation coverage and exceptional convenience to dramatically improve patient outcomes. For more information, visit www.damoratx.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Investor/Media Contact:
Jim Baker
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Investors: investors@damoratx.com 
Media: media@damoratx.com

BOSTON, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Damora Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMRA) (“Damora”), a biotechnology company working to fundamentally redefine care for patients with blood disorders, today announced that it granted equity awards to five newly-hired, non-executive employees on October 1, 2026. The inducement grants were approved by Damora’s independent Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors and were made as material inducements to such individuals’ acceptance of employment with Damora in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The inducement grants consist of options to purchase an aggregate of 144,400 Damora ordinary shares with a 10-year term and an exercise price of $21.28 per share. All of the options vest as to 25% on the first anniversary of the employees’ start date and in equal monthly installments for the following 36 months. The inducement grants are subject to the terms and conditions of the 2022 Damora Therapeutics, Inc. Inducement Plan, and the terms and conditions of an option award agreement.

About Damora Therapeutics

Damora Therapeutics is an innovative biotechnology company that aims to fundamentally redefine care for people with hematologic disorders. We are advancing a new generation of biologics to treat mutant calreticulin-driven myeloproliferative neoplasms, including essential thrombocythemia and myelofibrosis, where there is significant medical need for disease-modifying treatments. With multiple programs with best-in-class potential on track to enter clinical development in 2026, our goal is to rapidly bring forward optimized therapies with broad mutation coverage and exceptional convenience to dramatically improve patient outcomes. For more information, visit www.damoratx.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Investor/Media Contact:
Jim Baker
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Investors: investors@damoratx.com 
Media: media@damoratx.com

BOSTON, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Damora Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMRA) (“Damora”), a biotechnology company working to fundamentally redefine care for patients with blood disorders, today announced that it granted equity awards to five newly-hired, non-executive employees on October 1, 2026. The inducement grants were approved by Damora’s independent Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors and were made as material inducements to such individuals’ acceptance of employment with Damora in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The inducement grants consist of options to purchase an aggregate of 144,400 Damora ordinary shares with a 10-year term and an exercise price of $21.28 per share. All of the options vest as to 25% on the first anniversary of the employees’ start date and in equal monthly installments for the following 36 months. The inducement grants are subject to the terms and conditions of the 2022 Damora Therapeutics, Inc. Inducement Plan, and the terms and conditions of an option award agreement.

About Damora Therapeutics

Damora Therapeutics is an innovative biotechnology company that aims to fundamentally redefine care for people with hematologic disorders. We are advancing a new generation of biologics to treat mutant calreticulin-driven myeloproliferative neoplasms, including essential thrombocythemia and myelofibrosis, where there is significant medical need for disease-modifying treatments. With multiple programs with best-in-class potential on track to enter clinical development in 2026, our goal is to rapidly bring forward optimized therapies with broad mutation coverage and exceptional convenience to dramatically improve patient outcomes. For more information, visit www.damoratx.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Investor/Media Contact:
Jim Baker
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Investors: investors@damoratx.com 
Media: media@damoratx.com