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On 06.10.2026 the Lithuanian Competition Authority refused to accept the application of the company’s parent company MM Grupp OÜ (MMG) to resolve the acquisition issue of the cinema located in the Vilnius Akropolis center by granting a merger clearance.

This is a side episode in the main dispute between MMG and the Authority, which is pending in the Lithuanian court, concerning the acquisition of the Vilnius Akropolis cinema and the Kaunas cinema by MMG, and the reason for which is the surprising and retroactive illegal change of the established practice by the Authority. MMG sold both acquired cinemas to the company, from which the Vilnius cinema is currently operated by the company, and regarding the Kaunas cinema, the transaction between the company and MMG was reversed in order to mitigate the company’s risks.

On 28.10.2026, the Authority ruled that MMG acquired these 2 cinemas without a merger permit and must now apply for a merger permit retrospectively. MMG challenged the Authority’s decision in court, because the acquisition did not require a merger permit and in parallel submitted a merger application to the Authority regarding the Vilnius cinema in order to resolve the Vilnius cinema issue more quickly (the litigation will take years).

Now the Authority has refused a faster solution regarding the Vilnius cinema, and the issue regarding both cinemas remains for the court to decide.

Additional information:
Toomas Tiivel
Chairman of the Management Board
+372 550 5285

toomas.tiivel@apollogroup.ee

WISeSat Announces $10 Million PIPE Investment Led by SEALSQ to Accelerate Space Cybersecurity and Post-Quantum Communications

Investment to strengthen WISeSat’s cybersecurity offering, support a new generation of satellites, and advance secure end-to-end post-quantum communications for sovereign space transactions

GENEVA, Switzerland, October 6, 2026 – WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: SAIQ) (“WISeSat.Space”), a space technology company, today announced the closing on October 1, 2026, of a $10 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) by SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ”), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products. WISeSat.Space and SEALSQ are subsidiaries of WISeQey Corp. (formerly known as WISeKey International Holding AG, “WISeQey”) (Nasdaq/SIX: WQEY), a global quantum cybersecurity and space IoT company.

The investment provides WISeSat.Space with additional equity capital as it advances it space cybersecurity strategy, including the planned expansion of its satellite infrastructure, and the integration of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) security technologies into its satellites, ground and user-segment architectures.

WISeSat.Space is engaged in the development of a new generation of WISeSat.Space satellites, intended to support trusted communications, digital identity, and data exchange through space-based infrastructure. The planned architecture is intended to integrate advanced cybersecurity capabilities with satellite communications, creating a foundation for trusted and resilient communications across space and ground infrastructure.

A key focus of the program is expected to be the development of quantum-resilient secure communications capabilities, designed to address emerging cybersecurity threats associated with the future evolution of quantum computing. By incorporating post-quantum security into the satellite communications architecture, WISeSat aims to strengthen device authentication, data integrity, and secure communications across space and ground infrastructure.

The collaboration with SEALSQ is also expected to support the development of a broader trusted space infrastructure, under which WISeSat.Space would provide satellite capacity and related space and ground infrastructure, while SEALSQ would use that capacity to support the development and delivery of planned quantum and post-quantum services using its secure semiconductor, cryptographic and trusted identity technologies.

Carlos Moreira, CEO of WISeSat.Space, SEALSQ and WISeQey noted, “This investment brings together two companies within the WISeQey group around a shared goal: making space infrastructure secure against both current and future cyber threats. For WISeSat.Space, it provides capital to advance our next generation of satellites and to build post-quantum security into our space, ground and user segments. For SEALSQ, it opens a path to deliver quantum and post-quantum services using WISeSat.Space’s satellite capacity. Together, secure semiconductors, cryptography and satellite connectivity have the potential to help set new standards for trust and security across the emerging space economy.”

Gwenael Rouy-Poirier, CFO of WISeSat.Space, added, “Capital is only valuable if it translates into execution. This $10 million investment strengthens our balance sheet as we move into the next phase of WISeSat.Space’s development. Our focus is disciplined capital allocation as we advance the satellite infrastructure, post-quantum security integration and industrial partnerships required to build a scalable business. We intend to deploy this capital carefully, prioritizing the investments that move us closer to delivering secure, revenue-generating space services and long-term value for our shareholders.”

The new satellite program is expected to contribute to WISeSat.Space’s broader vision of bringing trust and sovereignty to space transactions, enabling secure interactions among independently operated space and terrestrial systems while strengthening the protection of critical digital assets.

The PIPE Investment closed on October 1, 2026, concurrently with the closing of the Business Combination.  The purchase price per share, equal to the redemption price, was $10.79 per share.  The Subscription Agreement includes a price-protection mechanism that may result in the issuance of additional WISeSat Ordinary Shares to SEALSQ under certain conditions if the volume-weighted average price of WISeSat Ordinary Shares for the 10 consecutive trading days ending on the 60th calendar day after Closing is below the purchase price, subject to a maximum issuance of an additional 1,073,216 shares. SEALSQ is also subject to customary lock-up restrictions under the Subscription Agreement.

About WISeQey

WISeQey Corp. (“WISeQey”), is a British Virgin Islands holding company focused on post quantum cybersecurity, digital identity, space technology and the Internet of Things (IoT). Its operating subsidiaries and technology platforms address distinct parts of this portfolio:

1. SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES) develops secure semiconductors, public key infrastructure (PKI) and post-quantum security products.
2. WISeSat.Space (Nasdaq: SAIQ) develops space technology and secure satellite communications, particularly for IoT applications.
3. WISeID provides digital identity, authentication, secure access and digital signing for individuals, enterprises and connected devices.
4. WISe.ART Corp operates the WISe.ART marketplace, which uses blockchain technology to support trusted digital asset and NFT transactions.
5. SEALCOIN AG develops decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) technology and the SEALCOIN platform.

Each subsidiary contributes to WISeQey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeQey platform. WISeQey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeQey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeQey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeQey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeQey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeQey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.

About SEALSQ:
SEALSQ is a leading innovator in Post-Quantum Technology hardware and software solutions. Our technology seamlessly integrates Semiconductors, PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), and Provisioning Services, with a strategic emphasis on developing state-of-the-art Quantum Resistant Cryptography and Semiconductors designed to address the urgent security challenges posed by quantum computing. As quantum computers advance, traditional cryptographic methods like RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) are increasingly vulnerable.

SEALSQ is pioneering the development of Post-Quantum Semiconductors that provide robust, future-proof protection for sensitive data across a wide range of applications, including Multi-Factor Authentication tokens, Smart Energy, Medical and Healthcare Systems, Defense, IT Network Infrastructure, Automotive, and Industrial Automation and Control Systems. By embedding Post-Quantum Cryptography into our semiconductor solutions, SEALSQ ensures that organizations stay protected against quantum threats. Our products are engineered to safeguard critical systems, enhancing resilience and security across diverse industries.

For more information on our Post-Quantum Semiconductors and security solutions, please visit www.sealsq.com.

About WISeSat

WISeSat is a space technology company focused on secure satellite communications for Internet of Things applications. Its approach combines satellite infrastructure with cybersecurity and digital identity technologies to support trusted communications between connected devices and ground-based systems.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements also include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimation of the listing. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of WISeSat’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although WISeSat believes that it has a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, WISeSat cautions you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known and projections of the future, which are inherently uncertain. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent the views of WISeSat as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events and developments may cause those views to change. Except as may be required by law, WISeSat does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements.

CONTACTS

WISeSat:
Carlos Moreira
Chairman & CEO
Tel: +41 22 594 3000
info@wisesat.com

WISeSat Investor Relations:
The Equity Group Inc.
Lena Cati
Tel: +1 212 836-9611
Lena.cati@theequitygroup.com

MONTREAL, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that it set a new quarterly record for grain movement. CN moved 7.94 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western Canada in its third quarter, surpassing the previous record of 7.48 MMT set in 2020.

The strong performance reflects robust customer demand, close collaboration across the grain supply chain and consistent execution of CN’s operating plan. CN remains focused on sustaining this momentum through winter while continuing to deliver safe, reliable and consistent service to producers, grain companies and supply chain partners.

CN Winter Plan
As CN prepares for winter operations, the Company recently published its 2026-2027 Winter Plan, outlining the proactive solutions in place across its network to support safe and reliable service.

About CN
CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919.

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Autonomous trucks announced in May are now running live, daily operations between EASE warehouses in Marysville, Ohio as part of the Ohio–Indiana Truck Automation Corridor Project.

MARYSVILLE, Ohio and STOCKHOLM, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Einride AB (Nasdaq: ENRD) (“Einride” or the “Company”) and EASE Logistics (“EASE”) today announced that the SAE Level 4 (L4) autonomous electric trucks are now live in daily freight operations between EASE warehouses in Marysville, Ohio. The milestone builds on the companies’ May 2026 announcement and marks a new phase for the Truck Automation Corridor Project, a joint effort of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), DriveOhio, and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to prepare Ohio and Indiana’s interstates for automated freight.

Two of Einride’s cab-less, driverless electric trucks are now running scheduled routes on EASE property and local public roads, carrying freight between EASE facilities. The vehicles operate without anyone in the cab; a remote operator monitors each truck off-site and can step in if needed. Starting last month, the deployment has been generating operational data on safety, reliability, and efficiency that will inform how autonomous freight scales beyond this initial route.

“This deployment reflects the maturity of our purpose-built autonomous stack, combining driverless operation with remote oversight to run safely in real-world operations,” said Henrik Green, CTO at Einride. “Daily operations in Marysville give us the proof points we need to keep expanding autonomous freight across the corridor and beyond.”

This is EASE ‘ third autonomous trucking deployment with DriveOhio, continuing the company’s position as one of the few U.S. logistics providers running multiple autonomous freight platforms in live, day-to-day operations.

“EASE believes in leading through action and putting innovation to work in real-world operations,” said Peter Coratola, Jr., President and CEO of EASE Logistics. “This deployment builds on that commitment while helping advance the adoption of autonomous freight across the transportation industry.”

The Einride–EASE deployment is part of the Truck Automation Corridor Project, an $8.8 million, multi-year initiative launched in 2021 by ODOT, DriveOhio, and INDOT. The project centers on major state routes in Ohio and Indiana, where varying levels of truck automation are being deployed and studied. The project’s stated goals are to improve safety, reduce fuel consumption and emissions, increase efficiency, and build fleets’ comfort and experience with automation.

Einride and EASE plan to use the operational data from daily service, including miles driven, loads moved, and uptime, to guide the next phase of the deployment and to inform broader conversations with ODOT, INDOT, and prospective logistics partners about scaling autonomous freight across the region.

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About Einride

Founded in Stockholm in 2016, Einride (Nasdaq: ENRD) is a technology leader driving the transition to sustainable, cost-efficient autonomous and electric freight operations. The Company’s platform integrates AI-powered freight intelligence, proprietary autonomous technology, and one of the world’s largest electric heavy-duty fleets. Einride serves a global customer base across North America, Europe, and the Middle East through a dual business model encompassing Freight-Capacity-as-a-Service (FCaaS) and a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform.

About EASE Logistics

EASE Logistics is one of the largest privately held logistics companies in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 2014, EASE has grown into a nationally recognized logistics provider known for its innovation, service, and proprietary technology. The company is an eight-time Inc. 5000 honoree and was named the No. 1 transportation company on Fortune’s 2023 list of America’s Most Innovative Companies. EASE operates as two entities: EASE Logistics, a third-party logistics provider, and EASE Expedited, an asset-based transportation and warehousing company. Learn more at www.easelogistics.com.

Media Contact

Einride Media Contact: Christina Zander, press@einride.tech, +46 728 889 610

EASE Media Contact: Stacie Melody, smelody@easelogistics.com, 614-553-7007

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Tuesday October 6, 2026

Dear Shareholders and Investors,

I am pleased to inform you that my son, Monaco based Alexander Hansson, Vice-Chairman of NAT has bought 300,000 shares at $8.44 per share, bringing his holding to 6,300,000 shares.

Following this transaction, members of the Hansson family collectively own 12 million NAT shares. 

As in the past, the Hansson family is the largest private shareholder group in the company.

We are experiencing an exceptional tanker market and prospects for NAT are good.

For further information on Nordic American Tankers, please see www.nat.bm

Sincerely,

Herbjorn Hansson

Founder, Chairman & CEO

Nordic American Tankers Ltd

Planned at the output of five nuclear reactors, with a China-free battery supply chain designed to feed EM&T’s own critical materials recovery

MIAMI, FL, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (“EM&T” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EMAT) is moving to generate and control its own power at industrial scale. The Company today announced a Strategic Partnership Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with UK-based INERGX Energy Optimisation Ltd. (“INERGX”) to engineer, supply, integrate and service the energy storage and power optimization systems for EM&T’s planned critical materials and battery black mass recovery facility in the United States (the “Facility”) — a site planned at approximately 1 GW of on-site capacity within two years and up to approximately 5 GW at full build-out, powered by on-site LNG generation.

To put that in perspective: a typical U.S. nuclear reactor produces about 1 GW, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. EM&T’s First Phase alone is planned at the output of a full nuclear reactor. At full build-out, the Facility is planned at the equivalent of five. Run at full output, that capacity is equivalent to the annual electricity use of approximately 4 million American homes — and the First Phase alone to approximately 800,000 — based on U.S. Energy Information Administration data on average annual residential use.

By the Numbers

• ~1 GW — on-site capacity planned for the Facility’s First Phase, within two years
• Up to ~5 GW — planned at full build-out — the equivalent of five typical U.S. nuclear reactors (U.S. Department of Energy)
• ~4 million — American homes’ worth of annual electricity at the Facility’s full planned output, based on average U.S. residential use (U.S. Energy Information Administration)
• ~85% — share of global battery cell manufacturing capacity located in China in 2024 (International Energy Agency) — the dependency EM&T’s non-China supply mandate is built to avoid
• 10 years — anticipated initial term of INERGX’s long-term service agreement
• 8 weeks — to deliver the First Block Study after receipt of EM&T’s site inputs, with definitive agreements for the first block targeted within 12 weeks of acceptance
• $400M–$460M — EM&T’s previously announced fiscal 2027 revenue guidance, driven by the expansion of its Pohang, Republic of Korea magnet capacity to approximately 10,000 metric tons

Why It Matters

• Power on EM&T’s terms. With on-site generation paired with engineered storage, the Facility is designed to run on power EM&T controls — built for the power quality and ride-through performance that continuous critical materials processing demands.
• China out of the battery stack. China hosted about 85% of global battery cell manufacturing capacity in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency. Under the LOI, INERGX intends to source cells, packs and battery management systems through qualified European or other approved non-China partners, with full country-of-origin documentation and no change in source without EM&T’s written approval.
• A closed battery loop. The parties will evaluate routing end-of-life packs — from EM&T’s own systems and, where agreed, from INERGX’s wider installed base — back to EM&T for critical materials recovery, and INERGX will consider cells made with EM&T-recovered materials. EM&T’s power infrastructure is designed to become a future source of its own feedstock.

First Block Study: Engineering the Foundation

INERGX will carry out a design study for the first generation and storage block of the Facility (the “First Block Study”). The study will model on-site generation together with energy storage against EM&T’s site load profile and generation specification, and will define the recommended storage capacity, power rating, configuration, power quality and ride-through performance, interface with the generation and process load, and indicative capital and operating costs — together with a scalable design for the full First Phase. The design will be validated through INERGX’s testing and certification partner in Italy, which is accredited to European and U.S. standards.

The LOI sets an accelerated timetable: EM&T will provide its site inputs within two weeks of signing, INERGX will deliver the First Block Study within eight weeks of receipt, and the parties intend to work toward definitive agreements for the first block within twelve weeks of the study’s delivery and acceptance, so that the first block can be ordered in step with EM&T’s generation and site program.

Partnership Scope

• Full-scope delivery partner: design, supply, project management, integration and commissioning for the first block, with the parties intending to extend the partnership through the balance of the First Phase and the Facility’s expansion to full capacity.
• Ten-year service horizon: remote monitoring, maintenance, repair, service and end-of-life repowering of installed systems under a long-term service agreement with an anticipated initial term of ten years.
• EM&T owns its data: all Facility-specific operating, process and performance data remains EM&T’s property, with continuous access and export rights.
• Flexible commercial models: EM&T will select between outright ownership with a service agreement or an energy-services structure under which a financing vehicle arranged by INERGX owns the systems and EM&T pays for capacity and services.
• Preferred partner for future facilities: upon successful completion of the First Block Study, INERGX is positioned as EM&T’s preferred energy storage and power optimization partner for further EM&T-developed facilities.

“Every serious industrial build in America is now a power story — and EM&T intends to own its own,” said David Wilcox, Executive Chairman of Evolution Metals & Technologies. “We are planning a facility that will draw as much power as five nuclear reactors — the equivalent of approximately 4 million American homes — and we are making sure every battery in that system comes from outside China and can ultimately come back to us as feedstock. That is not an energy contract. That is EM&T building a closed-loop, American-controlled critical materials platform from the power plant up.”

“EM&T is building at a scale where power quality is not a utility line item — it is the process,” said Dominic White, Director of INERGX Energy Optimisation Ltd. “Our team and our accredited engineering and testing partners are ready to move quickly on the First Block Study and to deliver a design that scales cleanly from the first block to full build-out.”

The LOI sets out the principal terms on which EM&T and INERGX intend to negotiate a statement of work for the First Block Study and definitive agreements for the partnership.

The partnership comes as EM&T executes on its previously announced fiscal 2027 revenue guidance of $400 million to $460 million, which reflects the expected first full-year contribution from the expansion of its rare earth magnet production capacity in Pohang, Republic of Korea, to approximately 10,000 metric tons annually, including approximately 6,000 metric tons of high-performance sintered NdFeB magnets, as the January 1, 2027 DFARS mine-to-magnet restriction takes effect. The Facility and the INERGX partnership extend EM&T’s platform into U.S.-based critical materials and battery black mass recovery.

About Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp.
Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: EMAT) is a U.S.-based critical materials and advanced manufacturing company for rare earth permanent magnets, battery materials, and related critical minerals and technologies. By leveraging proven commercial-scale operations, advanced processing technologies, and strategic partnerships, EM&T operates what it believes is the only vertically integrated critical materials supply chain spanning end-of-life electronics and batteries, high-grade concentrates, and the manufacture of finished rare earth magnets (including high-performance rare earth magnets) and battery materials. For additional information, please visit investors.evolution-metals.com and follow the Company on LinkedIn

About INERGX Energy Optimisation Ltd.
INERGX Energy Optimisation Ltd. is an energy storage and power optimization company incorporated in England and Wales. INERGX, with its partners, designs, manages, supplies, integrates and services energy storage and power optimization systems for mission-critical power users, working with accredited testing, certification and engineering partners in Europe.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Letter of Intent with UK-based INERGX Energy Optimisation Ltd. to engineer, supply, integrate and service the energy storage and power optimization systems for EM&T’s planned critical materials and battery black mass recovery facility in the United States, the Company’s planned U.S. buildout, and EM&T’s strategy, business plans, and growth opportunities. These forward-looking statements, together with terms such as anticipate, expect, intend, may, will, should, believe, plan, and other comparable terms, involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Such risks include, among others, delays in facility readiness, equipment installation, or commissioning; the availability of feedstock, working capital, and customer qualifications; the Company’s ability to execute its planned U.S. expansion; and the other risks described in EM&T’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date made. EM&T undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement except as required by law. Additional information concerning factors that may affect EM&T’s expectations and projections is contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 20, 2026, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, filed with the SEC on August 17, 2026, including the disclosures under “Risk Factors” therein, and other documents filed or to be filed with the SEC by EM&T. SEC filings are available at www.sec.gov.

Investor Relations Contact:
Arx Investor Relations
North American Equities Desk
EMAT@arxhq.com

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Sezzle, a leader in BNPL, sees engagement surge with its in-app financial education tool as users build real-world money skills and put them into practice

Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) (Sezzle or Company) // – Sezzle, the digital financial platform specializing in Buy Now, Pay Later, today announced that Money IQ, its in-app financial literacy platform powered by Zogo, has surpassed 2 million completed modules among more than 338,000 users.

A majority of Americans say they feel unprepared to navigate shifting financial challenges, from rising costs to economic uncertainty. Sezzle saw that gap and built Money IQ— core lessons are free to download and use, with no subscription required. The platform creates a pipeline for users’ financial journeys right inside its app: learn a skill, like budgeting or building credit, then put it into practice in the real world — all while earning Sezzle Points for every completed lesson along the way — so the more users learn, the more they earn. Users can then redeem points for Sezzle Spend or gift cards to Amazon, DoorDash, Instacart, and more.

That design is already showing results. As of October 2026, Money IQ users have logged over 68,100 hours of learning. That engagement is translating into real behavior change: according to Sezzle’s March 2026 Money IQ user survey, 91% of surveyed users report that Money IQ has been helpful in making financial decisions, and 90% feel more confident managing their finances since using the platform— with opening a bank account, saving money, and building credit among the most-completed lessons.

“We’re building an all-in-one app for the everyday American’s financial journey, start to finish. Our investment in Money IQ and the rewards surrounding it are an important part of helping users learn how to build and manage credit and save money, then put those same skills to use in their daily lives. That’s the full pipeline we’re building: learn it, then live it,” said Charlie Youakim, CEO and Co-Founder of Sezzle.

“Sezzle is raising the bar for what customers should expect from a financial platform. They were the first partner we worked with to build their own rewards program into the app around financial education, and Money IQ’s growing engagement speaks to that commitment. We’re proud to build alongside a partner that’s making financial knowledge a meaningful part of the customer experience,” said Ben Brooks, President of Zogo.

Money IQ is one piece of Sezzle’s bigger vision: a one-stop app that meets the everyday American wherever they are in their financial journey and gives them the tools to move forward responsibly. 

To learn more, visit sezzle.com and download the Sezzle app.

About Sezzle Inc.

Sezzle is a forward-thinking fintech company committed to financially empowering the next generation. Designed to support users throughout every stage of their financial journey, Sezzle’s all-in-one app enables users to shop, earn, and learn in a seamless experience. By offering point-of-sale financing and digital payment services, Sezzle enhances purchasing power while connecting millions of consumers with its global network of merchants. Centered on transparency, inclusivity, and ease of use, Sezzle empowers consumers to manage spending responsibly and build lasting financial independence.

For additional assets and news on Sezzle please visit https://sezzle.com/news/

Follow Sezzle on social media: LinkedIn | Instagram | X 

Sezzle Media Contact:

Erin Foran

Tel: (651) 403-2184

Email: erin.foran@sezzle.com

About Zogo

Zogo is a gamified financial education platform that partners with financial institutions to empower their audience through our reward based learning. While Zogo users see greater outcomes in their overall financial health and wealth journey, our partner institutions see real growth in return, like account openings, on-time payments, and more. 

To learn more about Zogo please visit https://zogo.com/ 

Follow Zogo on social media: LinkedIn | Instagram 

CONTACT: Erin Foran
Sezzle
6514032184
erin.foran@sezzle.com

Geneva, Switzerland, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

Investment to support next-generation satellites and integration of SEALSQ’s post-quantum security technologies across space and ground infrastructure

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ” or “Company”), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced that it led a $10 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) in WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: SAIQ) (“WISeSat.Space”), a space technology company. The investment closed on October 1, 2026. WISeSat.Space and SEALSQ are subsidiaries of WISeQey Corp. (formerly known as WISeKey International Holding AG, “WISeQey”) (Nasdaq/SIX: WQEY), a global quantum cybersecurity and space IoT company.

The PIPE Investment closed on October 1, 2026, concurrently with the closing of the Business Combination.  The purchase price per share, equal to the redemption price, was $10.79 per share.  The Subscription Agreement includes a price-protection mechanism that may result in the issuance of additional WISeSat Ordinary Shares to SEALSQ under certain conditions if the volume-weighted average price of WISeSat Ordinary Shares for the 10 consecutive trading days ending on the 60th calendar day after Closing is below the purchase price, subject to a maximum issuance of an additional 1,073,216 shares. SEALSQ is also subject to customary lock-up restrictions under the Subscription Agreement.

The investment provides WISeSat.Space with additional equity capital as it advances its space cybersecurity strategy, including the planned expansion of its satellite infrastructure, and the integration of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) security technologies into its satellites, ground and user-segment architectures.

WISeSat.Space is engaged in the development of a new generation of WISeSat.Space satellites, intended to support trusted communications, digital identity, and data exchange through space-based infrastructure. The planned architecture is intended to integrate advanced cybersecurity capabilities with satellite communications, creating a foundation for trusted and resilient communications across space and ground infrastructure.

A key focus of the program is expected to be the development of quantum-resilient secure communications capabilities, designed to address emerging cybersecurity threats associated with the future evolution of quantum computing. By incorporating post-quantum security into the satellite communications architecture, WISeSat aims to strengthen device authentication, data integrity, and secure communications across space and ground infrastructure.

The collaboration with SEALSQ is also expected to support the development of a broader trusted space infrastructure, under which WISeSat.Space would provide satellite capacity and related space and ground infrastructure, while SEALSQ would use that capacity to support the development and delivery of planned quantum and post-quantum services using its secure semiconductor, cryptographic and trusted identity technologies.

Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ, WISeSat.Space and WISeQey noted, “This investment brings together two companies within the WISeQey group around a shared goal: making space infrastructure secure against both current and future cyber threats. For WISeSat.Space, it provides capital to advance our next generation of satellites and to build post-quantum security into our space, ground and user segments. For SEALSQ, it opens a path to deliver quantum and post-quantum services using WISeSat.Space’s satellite capacity. Together, secure semiconductors, cryptography and satellite connectivity have the potential to help set new standards for trust and security across the emerging space economy.”

John O’Hara, CFO of SEALSQ, added, “This investment supports SEALSQ’s strategy to extend the application of our secure semiconductor, cryptographic and trusted identity technologies into space-based communications. By supporting the development of WISeSat.Space’s infrastructure, we aim to create a foundation for delivering post-quantum security services across satellite and ground networks. Our focus is on translating this collaboration into commercial opportunities that support long-term value for SEALSQ shareholders.”

The new satellite program is expected to contribute to WISeSat.Space’s broader vision of bringing trust and sovereignty to space transactions, enabling secure interactions among independently operated space and terrestrial systems while strengthening the protection of critical digital assets.

Related Party Transactions
WISeQey, WISeSat.Space, and SEALSQ are affiliated companies part of the same corporate family. Carlos Moreira serves as Chief Executive Officer of each company. Accordingly, the PIPE investment and the planned collaboration between WISeSat.Space and SEALSQ described in this press release are related party transactions.

About WISeQey

WISeQey Corp. (“WISeQey”), is a British Virgin Islands holding company focused on post quantum cybersecurity, digital identity, space technology and the Internet of Things (IoT). Its operating subsidiaries and technology platforms address distinct parts of this portfolio:

1. SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES) develops secure semiconductors, public key infrastructure (PKI) and post-quantum security products.
2. WISeSat.Space (Nasdaq: SAIQ) develops space technology and secure satellite communications, particularly for IoT applications.
3. WISeID provides digital identity, authentication, secure access and digital signing for individuals, enterprises and connected devices.
4. WISe.ART Corp operates the WISe.ART marketplace, which uses blockchain technology to support trusted digital asset and NFT transactions.
5. SEALCOIN AG develops decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) technology and the SEALCOIN platform.

Each subsidiary contributes to WISeQey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeQey platform. WISeQey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeQey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeQey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeQey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeQey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeQey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.

About WISeSat

WISeSat is a space technology company focused on secure satellite communications for Internet of Things applications. Its approach combines satellite infrastructure with cybersecurity and digital identity technologies to support trusted communications between connected devices and ground-based systems.

About SEALSQ:
SEALSQ is a leading innovator in Post-Quantum Technology hardware and software solutions. Our technology seamlessly integrates Semiconductors, PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), and Provisioning Services, with a strategic emphasis on developing state-of-the-art Quantum Resistant Cryptography and Semiconductors designed to address the urgent security challenges posed by quantum computing. As quantum computers advance, traditional cryptographic methods like RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) are increasingly vulnerable.

SEALSQ is pioneering the development of Post-Quantum Semiconductors that provide robust, future-proof protection for sensitive data across a wide range of applications, including Multi-Factor Authentication tokens, Smart Energy, Medical and Healthcare Systems, Defense, IT Network Infrastructure, Automotive, and Industrial Automation and Control Systems. By embedding Post-Quantum Cryptography into our semiconductor solutions, SEALSQ ensures that organizations stay protected against quantum threats. Our products are engineered to safeguard critical systems, enhancing resilience and security across diverse industries.

For more information on our Post-Quantum Semiconductors and security solutions, please visit www.sealsq.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning SEALSQ Corp and its businesses. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our business strategy, financial performance, results of operations, market data, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, as well as any other statements which are not historical facts. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include SEALSQ’s ability to continue beneficial transactions with material parties, including a limited number of significant customers; market demand and semiconductor industry conditions; and the risks discussed in SEALSQ’s filings with the SEC. Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by SEALSQ with the SEC.

SEALSQ Corp is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SEALSQ Corp. Carlos Moreira Chairman & CEO Tel: +41 22 594 3000 info@sealsq.com

SEALSQ Investor Relations (US) The Equity Group Inc. Lena Cati Tel: +1 212 836-9611 Lena.cati@theequitygroup.com

The Board of Directors has convened the General Meeting to approve a 20-for-1 share consolidation to ensure continued compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements

LONDON, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RedCloud Holdings plc (Nasdaq: RCT) (“RedCloud” or the “Company”), which is building the AI prediction infrastructure for global FMCG trade, today announced that its Board of Directors has convened a General Meeting of shareholders (the “General Meeting”) to be held on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:00AM ET / 14:00 GMT for shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 25, 2026.

At the General Meeting, the Company will seek shareholder approval to effect a share consolidation pursuant to which every 20 existing ordinary shares of £0.002 each in the capital of the Company will be consolidated into one new ordinary share of £0.04 in nominal value each (the “Consolidated Ordinary Shares”). Where such consolidation results in any shareholder being entitled to a fraction of a new Consolidated Ordinary Share, no shareholder will be entitled to receive a fraction of a Consolidated Ordinary Share, and such fractions will be aggregated into whole shares and the directors of the Company are authorized to sell, or appoint another person to sell, the aggregated whole shares for the best price reasonably obtainable.  The net proceeds of such sale, after deduction of the expenses of the sale, will be distributed in due proportion among the members who would otherwise be entitled to the fractions. If approved by shareholders, the share consolidation is expected to be effective on or about November 13, 2026.

The share consolidation will not change the proportionate ownership interest of any shareholder, and should enable the Company to comply with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). Full details of the proposals to be presented to the Company’s shareholders, which include a necessary amendment to the Company’s articles of association, are set out in the Notice of General Meeting and accompanying proxy materials that were distributed to shareholders on October 5, 2026. The Company’s directors and named executive officers that hold shares, along with the Company’s largest shareholder, have committed to voting in favor of the transaction.

Receipt of Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Letter

As previously disclosed, on April 15, 2026 the Company received formal notification from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that, based on the closing bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares for the then-preceeding 30 consecutive business days, the Company was no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires listed companies to maintain a minimum bid price of at least $1 per share (the “Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Rule”). Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until October 12, 2026, in which to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.

Separately, the Company received formal notification from Nasdaq on August 10, 2026 that the Company was not in compliance with the minimum market value of listed securities set forth in Nasdaq’s rules for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market (the “Second Deficiency Notice”). Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(2) requires primary securities listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market to maintain a minimum market value of listed securities of $35,000,000 (the “MVLS Requirement”), and Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(C) provides that a failure to meet the MVLS Requirement exists if a deficiency under Rule 5550(b)(2) continues for a period of 30 consecutive business days. Based on the market value of the Company’s listed securities for a period of greater than 30 consecutive business days prior to August 6, 2026, the Company was not in compliance with the MVLS Requirement.

Due to the Second Deficiency Notice, the Company does not expect to be eligible for a second 180-day compliance period related to the Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Rule. Accordingly, the Company expects it will receive a delisting determination from Nasdaq on or about October 12, 2026. Under current rules, the Company will be entitled to appeal that determination by filing a request for an oral hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Hearings Panel”) pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5815, and the Company intends to file such request. Per Rule 5815(a)(1)(B), this request will stay the suspension of trading or delisting of the Company’s securities pending the hearing and the Hearings Panel’s decision. In the meantime, the Company’s ordinary shares will continue to trade in the normal manner on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol RCT. Per Listing Rule 5815(a)(5), the Company will submit to the Hearings Panel a written plan of compliance, including a commitment to effect a reverse stock split, and request that the Hearings Panel grant an exception to the listing standards for a limited time period, as permitted by Rule 5815(c)(1)(A). Depending on the timing of the hearing before the Hearings Panel, the share consolidation may already be effective.

A share consolidation combines a number of existing shares into a smaller number of shares of a proportionally higher nominal value. The total value of the Company and each shareholder’s proportionate ownership interest remain unchanged, only the number of shares in issue and the price per share are affected. A share consolidation is a commonly used mechanism to increase the market price per share and restore compliance with the Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement, as by reducing the number of shares in issue the price per share increases proportionately. The new Consolidated Ordinary Shares will carry the same rights and be subject to the same restrictions as the Company’s new articles of association.

If approved by shareholders, we anticipate the Company will evidence a closing bid price of at least $1 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days following the effective date of the share consolidation.  If the Company fails to regain compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing standards, Nasdaq will provide notice that the Company’s ordinary shares will be subject to delisting.

About RedCloud

RedCloud Holdings plc (Nasdaq: RCT) builds AI infrastructure for the prediction of FMCG trade. More than $8.4 billion of FMCG transactions have passed through its infrastructure between early 2023 and June 2026, across more than 100,000 customers and 6,700 brands. RedCloud uses this proprietary transaction data to develop RAID (Real-time AI for Distribution), its prediction model for distribution, and deploys its infrastructure and associated products (“RedAI”) either directly or through joint ventures with partners who fund and operate local markets.

RedCloud is a British company registered in London. Justin Floyd is its Founder and Chief Executive Officer. For more information, please visit www.redcloudtechnology.com and connect on LinkedIn.

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• The Q3 2026 Pulse Survey finds 55% of U.S. voters say seeing a social media post has informed (28%) or changed (27%) their opinion on who to vote for
• 50% of Americans follow at least one politician on social, and 33% say seeing their posts directly makes them seem more approachable
• At the same time, 80% are worried about encountering AI-generated deepfakes of political candidates during voting season

CHICAGO, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ahead of the 2026 midterms, new research reveals social media has become an increasingly influential factor in elections, particularly for younger voters. According to Sprout Social’s Q3 2026 Pulse Survey, 55% of Americans say a social media post has informed or changed their opinion on who to vote for. Among Gen Z, that number rises to 79%, and nearly half (48%) say a social post has changed their opinion outright.

That influence reflects where younger audiences now get their information. While TV is still the top source for midterm election news overall, social media ranks first among Gen Z and Millennials. Its role will only grow as Election Day approaches, with over 1 in 5 Gen Z and Millennial users planning to use social media more to follow election news ahead of the midterms. In addition, Gen Z is nearly twice as likely as the general population to rely on creators and influencers they follow for election information.

The survey also shows how social media actively shapes candidate perception. One-third of Americans — and 42% of Millennials — say politicians seem more approachable when they post about their policies. With half of respondents and 70% of Gen Z following at least one politician on social media, direct social engagement can significantly improve how candidates are perceived.

However, social’s growing influence comes with a significant trust challenge in the AI era. Four in five Americans worry about encountering candidate deepfakes during voting season, with 40% extremely concerned. And the impact isn’t limited to a single post: finding out a political ad is AI-generated makes 35% of people skeptical of all political ads, and 29% say they would trust the politician behind it less.

The findings also offer a clear signal for brands navigating the midterms: maintain business as usual. Americans are twice as likely to want companies to keep posting regular content while steering clear of politics (23%) as they are to want them to pause until the election passes (11%). That preference holds across generations and the political spectrum, underscoring that audiences still value consistency and authenticity from the brands they follow, even during a political news cycle.

For more insights, from the election season to the holiday shopping season, access the full Q3 2026 Pulse Survey here.

About the data
This consumer survey was conducted online by Glimpse, a global market research firm, on behalf of Sprout Social. Participants included 2,286 social media users across the U.S., U.K., and Australia, with midterm-specific questions asked of 1,026 U.S. respondents. The survey was conducted from August 11, 2026, to August 18, 2026.

About Sprout Social
Sprout Social is a leading AI-powered Social Intelligence platform, built on the belief that All Business is Social℠. Powered by Trellis, Sprout’s proprietary AI agent, the platform transforms real-time social media signals into actionable insights that drive business forward. Consistently recognized as a top software by G2, Sprout enables brands to deliver smarter, faster business impact through a suite of solutions including comprehensive publishing and engagement, customer care, influencer marketing, advocacy and predictive media intelligence. Sprout’s software operates across all major social networks and digital platforms. For more information about Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT), visit sproutsocial.com.

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