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HONG KONG, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 3 E Network Technology Group Limited (Nasdaq: MASK) (the “Company” or “3e Network”), a business-to-business (“B2B”) information technology (“IT”) business solutions provider, received a written determination letter (the “Staff Determination”) from the Listing Qualifications Staff (the “Staff”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on October 27, 2026, notifying the Company that the Staff has determined to delist the Company’s Class A ordinary shares from The Nasdaq Capital Market unless the Company timely requests a hearing before an independent Hearings Panel (the “Panel”).

The Staff Determination was issued pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iv) on the following grounds: (i) the closing bid price of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares was below $1.00 per share for the 30 consecutive business days from September 15, 2026 through October 26, 2026, and therefore the Company was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires a minimum bid price of at least $1.00 per share for continued listing (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”); and (ii) the Company is not eligible for any compliance period specified in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) because it effected a one-for-twenty-five (1-for-25) reverse share split on March 16, 2026, within the prior one-year period.

The Company intends to timely request a hearing before the Panel to appeal the Staff Determination by November 3, 2026. As stated in the Staff Determination, a timely hearing request will stay the suspension of trading in the Company’s securities and the filing of Form 25-NSE pending the Panel’s decision. During that period, the Company’s Class A ordinary shares will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “MASK.”

The Company is actively evaluating measures to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement, including potential capital markets transactions, financing activities and further share consolidations. The Company will provide further disclosure regarding its hearing and compliance plan as appropriate.

About 3 E Network Technology Group Limited
3 E Network Technology Group Limited is a business-to-business (“B2B”) information technology (“IT”) business solutions provider, committed to becoming a next-generation artificial intelligence (“AI”) infrastructure solutions provider. It upholds the industry consensus of “AI and energy symbiosis” and has excellent vision in the field of energy investment. The Company’s business comprises two main portfolios: the data center operation services portfolio and the software development portfolio. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at https://3emask.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “approximates,” “assesses,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information, please contact:

3 E Network Technology Group Limited
Investor Relations Department
Email: ird@3emask.com
Website: https://3emask.com/

Company and C2 Live Intend to Continue Dialogue; Creatd to Focus on National Exchange Uplisting and Balance Sheet Strength

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Creatd, Inc. (OTCQB: CRTD) today announced that its letter of intent to acquire the remaining equity of C2 Capital Group, Inc., operator of C2 Live, expired without consummation of the transaction.

The proposed transaction followed Creatd’s previously announced 10% investment in C2 Live. Creatd continues to hold its investment in C2 Live, and the parties expect to continue their dialogue; however, there can be no assurance that any transaction between the parties will be agreed or completed. The expiration of the letter of intent does not change Creatd’s broader strategic priorities.

Creatd intends to continue to focus on pursuing an uplisting to a national securities exchange, strengthening its balance sheet and stockholders’ equity, evaluating potential acquisitions of complementary, cash-flow-positive businesses, and exploring strategic alternatives for certain existing assets. There can be no assurance that the Company will satisfy applicable listing standards or that any acquisition, sale or other transaction will be pursued or completed.

About Creatd, Inc.

Creatd, Inc. (OTCQB: CRTD) is a company focused on technology-enabled businesses, digital media properties, and intellectual property assets. Through its operating subsidiaries and strategic investments, the Company develops and supports opportunities for creators, entrepreneurs, and emerging growth initiatives.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding continued discussions with C2 Live, a potential uplisting to a national securities exchange, potential acquisitions or dispositions of assets, including Vocal, and the Company’s business strategy. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including the Company’s ability to meet initial listing requirements, obtain financing, identify and complete transactions on acceptable terms, and the other risks described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended, and the related prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Creatd undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.

Contact:

ir@creatd.com

DALLAS, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (NASDAQ: USLM) today reported third quarter 2026 results: The Company’s revenues in the third quarter 2026 were $106.2 million, compared to $102.0 million in the third quarter 2025, an increase of $4.2 million, or 4.1%. For the first nine months 2026, the Company’s revenues were $293.1 million, compared to $284.8 million in the first nine months 2025, an increase of $8.4 million, or 2.9%. The increase in revenues in the third quarter 2026, compared to the third quarter 2025, resulted primarily from modest increases in both average sales prices and sales volumes. Increased sales volumes were principally due to increased demand from the Company’s steel customers, partially offset by reduced demand from the Company’s construction customers. The increase in revenues in the first nine months 2026, compared to the first nine months 2025, resulted primarily from modest increases in both average sales prices and sales volumes. Increased sales volumes were principally due to increased demand from the Company’s steel customers, partially offset by reduced demand from the Company’s roof shingle customers.

The Company’s gross profit was $50.8 million in the third quarter 2026, compared to $52.2 million in the third quarter 2025, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 2.7%. The Company’s gross profit was $139.2 million in the first nine months 2026, compared to $140.2 million in the first nine months 2025, a decrease of $1.0 million, or 0.7%. The decreases in gross profit in the third quarter and first nine months 2026, compared to the comparable 2025 periods, resulted primarily from higher transportation and fuel costs, driven principally by higher diesel costs, and production inefficiencies experienced during the integration of our new Texas kiln into our existing plant operations.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $6.1 million in the third quarter 2026, compared to $5.9 million in the third quarter 2025, an increase of $0.1 million, or 2.3%. SG&A expenses were $18.1 million in the first nine months 2026, compared to $18.4 million in the first nine months 2025, a decrease of $0.3 million, or 1.5%.

Other (income) expense, net was $3.8 million and $10.4 million income in the third quarter and first nine months 2026, compared to $3.4 million and $9.6 million income in the third quarter and first nine months 2025, increases of $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively. The increases in other (income) expense, net for the third quarter and first nine months 2026, compared to the comparable 2025 periods, were primarily due to interest earned on higher average balances of cash and cash equivalents.

The Company reported net income of $38.0 million ($1.32 per share diluted) and $103.1 million ($3.58 per share diluted) in the third quarter and first nine months 2026, compared to $38.8 million ($1.35 per share diluted) and $103.7 million ($3.61 per share diluted) in the third quarter and first nine months 2025, decreases of $0.7 million, or 1.9%, and $0.6 million, or 0.6%, respectively.

“We saw modest increases in both volumes and sales prices for our lime and limestone products in the third quarter 2026, while our expenses reflected the impact of the sharp rise in diesel prices,” said Timothy W. Byrne, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Although we remain optimistic regarding overall construction demand in the future, certain large construction projects have recently experienced delays for various reasons, including securing permits, and we are monitoring indications that Texas’ residential construction is beginning to slow down. The new kiln at our Texas facility began intermittently producing quicklime in the third quarter, and we expect to have final commissioning completed in the fourth quarter. To that end, our costs in Texas have been impacted by production inefficiencies as we continue to integrate the new kiln into our existing plant operations,” Mr. Byrne added.

Dividend

The Company announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on the Company’s common stock. This dividend is payable on December 11, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 20, 2026.

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed public company with headquarters in Dallas, Texas, is a manufacturer of lime and limestone products, supplying primarily the construction (including highway, road, and building contractors), industrial (including paper and glass manufacturers), environmental (including municipal sanitation and water treatment facilities and flue gas treatment processes), metals (including steel producers), roof shingle manufacturers, agriculture (including poultry producers), and oil and gas services industries. The Company operates lime and limestone plants and distribution facilities in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Arkansas Lime Company, ART Quarry TRS LLC (DBA Carthage Crushed Limestone), Colorado Lime Company, Mill Creek Dolomite, LLC, Texas Lime Company, U.S. Lime Company, U.S. Lime Company-Shreveport, U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair, and U.S. Lime Company-Transportation. In addition, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, U.S. Lime Company-O & G, LLC, has royalty and non-operated working interests in natural gas wells located in Johnson County, Texas, in the Barnett Shale Formation.

Any statements contained in this News Release, including, but not limited to, statements relating to demand, costs, production, and the new Texas kiln, that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, and investors are cautioned that such statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations, including without limitation those risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact: Timothy W. Byrne
(972) 991-8400

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United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2026				2025				2026				2025
INCOME STATEMENTS
Revenues	$	106,188			$	102,016			$	293,147			$	284,787
Cost of revenues		55,420				49,827				153,905				144,564
Gross profit	$	50,768			$	52,189			$	139,242			$	140,223
Selling, general and administrative expenses		6,066				5,927				18,102				18,378
Operating profit	$	44,702			$	46,262			$	121,140			$	121,845
Other (income) expense, net		(3,800	)			(3,416	)			(10,403	)			(9,605	)
Income tax expense		10,460				10,896				28,409				27,724
Net income	$	38,042			$	38,782			$	103,134			$	103,726
Income per share of common stock:
Basic	$	1.33			$	1.35			$	3.60			$	3.62
Diluted	$	1.32			$	1.35			$	3.58			$	3.61
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic		28,689				28,639				28,682				28,633
Diluted		28,778				28,738				28,775				28,730
Cash dividends per share of common stock	$	0.06			$	0.06			$	0.18			$	0.18
									September 30,				December 31,
									2026				2025
BALANCE SHEETS
Assets:
Current assets									$	543,338			$	455,316
Property, plant and equipment, net										250,574				221,421
Other non-current assets										4,517				4,307
Total assets									$	798,429			$	681,044
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
Current liabilities									$	24,376			$	23,632
Deferred tax liabilities, net										36,494				22,999
Other long-term liabilities										3,726				3,653
Stockholders’ equity										733,833				630,760
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity									$	798,429			$	681,044

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWBK), (the “Company”), the bank holding company for Hawthorn Bank, reported third quarter 2026 net income of $7.1 million, or earnings per diluted share (“EPS”) of $1.01.

Third Quarter 2026 Results

• Net income improved $0.9 million, or 15.2%, to $7.1 million from the third quarter 2025 (the “prior year quarter”). Adjusted net income^(a) for the third quarter 2026 was $8.6 million. The efficiency ratio was 65.00% compared to 62.30% for the prior year quarter. The adjusted efficiency ratio^(a) for the third quarter 2026 was 55.64%.
• EPS of $1.01, an improvement of $0.13 per share, or 15%, from the prior year quarter. Adjusted EPS^(a) for the third quarter 2026 was $1.23, an increase of 38.2% over the prior year quarter.
• Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent (“FTE”) improved in the third quarter 2026 to 4.41% compared to 4.16% for the second quarter 2026 (the “prior quarter”) and 3.97% for the prior year quarter
• Provision for credit losses was $0.1 million higher than the prior quarter
• Return on average assets and equity of 1.48% and 14.91%, respectively. Adjusted return on average assets^(a) and equity^(a) of 1.80% and 18.17%, respectively.
• Loans increased $273.8 million, or 19.3%, and deposits increased $302.8 million, or 20.3%, compared to the prior quarter, mainly due to acquisition of FSC Bancshares, Inc.
• Investments increased $41.7 million, or 17.7%, compared to the prior quarter, mainly due to acquisition of FSC Bancshares, Inc.
• Credit quality remained stable with non-performing assets to total loans of 0.59% compared to 0.48% in the prior year quarter
• Remained “well capitalized” with total risk-based capital of 14.29%
• Book value per share was $27.29, an increase of $0.79, or 3.0%, compared to the prior quarter and $3.53, or 14.9%, compared to the prior year quarter. Tangible book value per common share^(a) was $23.58 for the third quarter 2026.

(a)	Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for a reconciliation of this measure

(unaudited)
$000, except per share data

	September 30,			June 30,			September 30,
		2026			2026			2025
Balance sheet information
Total assets	$	2,141,080		$	1,773,040		$	1,932,105
Loans held for investment		1,690,134			1,416,360			1,514,002
Investment securities		277,904			236,171			226,017
Deposits		1,790,950			1,488,189			1,525,917
Total stockholders’ equity		191,040			182,794			164,938
Market and per share data
Book value per share	$	27.29		$	26.50		$	23.76
Tangible book value per share (a)		23.58			26.51			23.88
Market price per share		38.02			39.30			31.04
Diluted earnings per share (QTR)		1.01			1.06			0.88
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (QTR) (a)		1.23			1.12			0.88

(a)	Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for a reconciliation of this measure

Financial Results for the Third Quarter 2026
Earnings

Net income for the third quarter 2026 was $7.1 million, a decrease of $0.26 million, or 3.6%, from the prior quarter, and an increase of $0.9 million, or 15.2%, from the prior year quarter. Diluted EPS decreased to $1.01 for the third quarter 2026 compared to $1.06 for the prior quarter and $0.88 for the prior year quarter.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

Net interest income for the third quarter 2026 was $19.3 million, an increase of $2.0 million from the prior quarter, and an increase of $2.4 million from the prior year quarter.

Interest income increased $1.8 million compared to the prior year quarter, driven primarily by higher rates on earning assets in the current quarter, while interest expense decreased $0.7 million compared to the prior year quarter due to lower costs on deposits. Net interest margin, on an FTE basis, was 4.41% for the current quarter, compared to 4.16% for the prior quarter, and 3.97% for the prior year quarter.

The yield earned on average loans held for investment increased to 6.42%, on an FTE basis, for the third quarter 2026, compared to 6.18% for the prior quarter and 6.12% for the prior year quarter.

The average cost of deposits was 2.13% for the third quarter 2026, compared to 2.13% for the prior quarter and 2.36% for the prior year quarter. Non-interest bearing demand deposits as a percent of total deposits was 26.6% as of September 30, 2026, compared to 28.0% and 27.8% at June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025, respectively.

Non-interest Income

Total non-interest income for the third quarter 2026 was $3.7 million, a decrease of $1.7 million, or 31.1%, from the prior quarter, and no change from the prior year quarter. The decrease during the quarter was primarily due the recognition of a gain on the sale of a bank administrative office that was no longer being used in the prior quarter that did not recur during the third quarter 2026.  

Non-interest Expense

Total non-interest expense for the third quarter 2026 was $14.9 million, an increase of $1.2 million, or 8.7%, from the prior quarter, and an increase of $2.1 million, or 16.6%, from the prior year quarter.

The third quarter 2026 efficiency ratio was 65.00% compared to 60.73% and 62.30% for the prior quarter and prior year quarter, respectively. The improvement in the current quarter compared to the prior year quarter was primarily due to higher net interest margin and an increase in non-interest income.

Acquisition related expenses for the third quarter 2026 was $2.0 million, an increase of $1.4 million, or 251.2%, from the prior quarter. No acquisition related expenses were paid in the prior year quarter.

Income Taxes

Total income tax provision expense for the third quarter 2026 was $0.8 million, a decrease of $0.8 million, or 51.1%, from the prior quarter, and a decrease of $0.6 million, or 42.2%, from the prior year quarter, reflecting an effective tax rate of 10.0%, 17.96%,and 18.1%, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate during the third quarter 2026 was due to the utilization of federal income tax credits purchased at a discount which reduced tax expense during the quarter.

Loans

Loans held for investment increased $273.8 million, or 19.3%, to $1.69 billion as of September 30, 2026 compared to June 30, 2026, and increased $176.1 million, or 11.6% from September 30, 2025. The increases are mainly attributed to the acquisition of FSC Bancshares, Inc.

Investments

Investments increased $41.7 million, or 17.7%, to $277.9 million as of September 30, 2026 compared to June 30, 2026, and increased $51.9 million, or 23.0%, from September 30, 2025. The increases are mainly attributed to the acquisition of FSC Bancshares, Inc.

Asset Quality

Non-performing assets to total loans was 0.59% at September 30, 2026, 0.53% at June 30, 2026, and 0.48% at September 30, 2025. Non-performing assets totaled $9.9 million at September 30, 2026, compared to $7.5 million and $7.3 million at June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025, respectively. The increase in the current year quarter compared to the prior year quarter was due to an increase in non-accrual loans within the commercial loan segment.

In the third quarter 2026, the Company had net loan charge-offs of $0.07 million, or 0.02% annualized, of average loans, compared to net loan charge-offs of $0.14 million, or 0.04% of average loans, and $0.04 million, or 0.01% annualized, of average loans, in the prior quarter and prior year quarter, respectively.

The Company provided a provision for credit losses of $0.3 million for the third quarter 2026 compared to providing a $0.2 million provision in the prior quarter, and providing a $0.4 million provision for the prior year quarter.

The allowance for credit losses at September 30, 2026 was $24.4 million, or 1.45% of outstanding loans, and 248.71% of non-performing loans. At June 30, 2026, the allowance for credit losses was $20.7 million, or 1.46% of outstanding loans, and 311.50% of non-performing loans. At September 30, 2025, the allowance for credit losses was $21.9 million, or 1.45% of outstanding loans, and 446.02% of non-performing loans. The allowance for credit losses represents management’s best estimate of expected losses inherent in the loan portfolio and is commensurate with risks in the loan portfolio as of September 30, 2026 as determined by management. The increase in the current quarter is largely driven by the Day 1 allowance for credit losses recorded in conjunction with the acquisition of FSC Bancshares, Inc.

Deposits

Total deposits at September 30, 2026 were $1.79 billion, an increase of $302.8 million, or 20.3%, from June 30, 2026, and an increase of $265.0 million, or 17.4% annualized, from September 30, 2025. The increases were mainly attributed to the acquisition of FSC Bancshares, Inc.

Capital

The Company maintains its “well capitalized” regulatory capital position. At September 30, 2026, capital ratios were as follows: total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets 14.29%; tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 13.04%; common equity tier 1 10.15%; tier 1 leverage 12.59%; and common equity to assets 8.92%.

Pursuant to the Company’s Repurchase Plan, management is given discretion to determine the number and pricing of the shares to be purchased under the plan, as well as the timing of any such purchases. The Board of Directors amended the plan on July 29, 2026 to increase the authorized repurchase limit to $10 million. The Company repurchased 12,000 common shares under the repurchase plan during the first nine months of 2026 at an average cost of $32.68 per share totaling $0.4 million. As of September 30, 2026, $10.0 million remains available for share repurchases pursuant to the plan.

 On October 30, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share, payable January 1, 2027 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2026.

Merger with FSC Bancshares, Inc.

On September 3, 2026, the Company completed its acquisition of FSC Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Farmers State Bank (collectively, “FSC”) whereby FSC Bancshares, Inc. was merged with and into Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. and Farmers State Bank was merged with and into Hawthorn Bank. Pursuant to the merger agreement executed on April 29, 2026, the Company paid $17.0 million of cash consideration and issued 413,042 shares of Company stock. The Company and the Bank assumed all of the assets and liabilities of the FSC entities with which they merged by operation of law. The acquisition added 9 full-service branch locations located in northern Missouri.

Farmers State Bank’s results of operations were included in Hawthorn’s consolidated results of operations beginning September 3, 2026. Hawthorn will operate Farmers State Bank as a separate division of Hawthorn Bank until it is merges with and into Hawthorn Bank, which is expected to occur in March 2027.

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(unaudited)
$000, except per share data

	Three Months Ended
	September 30,			June 30,			September 30,
Statement of income information:		2026			2026			2025
Total interest income	$	26,774		$	24,352		$	25,003
Total interest expense		7,484			7,094			8,138
Net interest income		19,290			17,258			16,865
Provision for credit losses		300			238			375
Non-interest income		3,704			5,377			3,716
Investment securities gains net		98			280			105
Non-interest expense		14,945			13,747			12,821
Pre-tax income		7,847			8,930			7,490
Income taxes		785			1,604			1,358
Net income	$	7,062		$	7,326		$	6,132
Earnings per share:
Basic:	$	1.01		$	1.06		$	0.89
Adjusted basic (a):	$	1.23		$	1.13		$	0.89
Diluted:	$	1.01		$	1.06		$	0.88
Adjusted diluted (a):	$	1.23		$	1.12		$	0.88
				Nine Months Ended
				September 30,
Statement of income information:					2026			2025
Total interest income				$	75,519		$	72,372
Total interest expense					21,869			24,072
Net interest income					53,650			48,300
Provision for (release of) credit losses					611			(16	)
Non-interest income					12,180			10,725
Investment securities gains net					383			102
Non-interest expense					41,693			37,589
Pre-tax income					23,909			21,554
Income taxes					3,778			3,938
Net income				$	20,131		$	17,616
Earnings per share:
Basic:				$	2.90		$	2.54
Adjusted basic (a):				$	3.20		$	2.54
Diluted:				$	2.90		$	2.53
Adjusted diluted (a):				$	3.20		$	2.53

(a)	Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for a reconciliation of this measure

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (continued)
(unaudited)
$000

	As of or for the three months ended
	September 30,				June 30,				September 30,
		2026				2026				2025
Performance Ratios
Return on average assets		1.48	%			1.63	%			1.33	%
Adjusted return on average assets (c)		1.80				1.73				1.33
Return on average common equity		14.91				16.39				15.21
Adjusted return on average common equity (c)		18.17				17.38				15.21
Return on average tangible common equity (c)		17.30				16.39				15.21
Adjusted return on average tangible common equity (c)		21.09				17.38				15.21
Net interest margin (FTE)		4.41				4.16				3.97
Efficiency ratio		65.00				60.73				62.30
Adjusted efficiency ratio (c)		55.64				58.27				62.30
Asset Quality Ratios
Non-performing loans (a)	$	9,828			$	6,655			$	4,911
Non-performing assets		9,929				7,500				7,336
Net charge-offs		67				138				41
Net charge-offs to average loans (b)		0.02	%			0.04	%			0.01	%
Allowance for credit losses to total loans		1.45				1.46				1.45
Non-performing loans to total loans		0.58				0.47				0.32
Non-performing assets to loans		0.59				0.53				0.48
Non-performing assets to total assets		0.46				0.42				0.38
Allowance for credit losses on loans to non-performing loans		248.71				311.50				446.02
Capital Ratios
Average stockholders’ equity to average total assets		9.92	%			9.94	%			8.74	%
Period-end stockholders’ equity to period-end assets		8.92				10.31				8.54
Total risk-based capital ratio		14.29				16.40				14.90
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio		13.04				15.15				13.65
Common equity Tier 1 capital		10.15				12.07				10.71
Tier 1 leverage ratio		12.59				12.91				11.97

(a)	Non-performing loans include loans 90-days past due and accruing and non-accrual loans.
(b)	Annualized
(c)	Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for a reconciliation of this measure

 Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(unaudited)
$000, except per share data

	Quarter Ended											Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				June 30,				September 30,			September 30,				September 30,
		2026				2026				2025			2026				2025
Adjusted net income:
Net income	$	7,062			$	7,326			$	6,132		$	20,131			$	17,616
Add: Acquisition Costs		1,955				557				—			2,634				—
Less: Tax effect(a)		(411	)			(117	)			—			(553	)			—
Adjusted net income	$	8,606			$	7,766			$	6,132		$	22,212			$	17,616
Weighted average common shares outstanding		6,999,449				6,895,811				6,908,248			6,931,289				6,942,053
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		7,017,346				6,906,497				6,922,020			6,946,821				6,955,109
Earnings per common share	$	1.01			$	1.06			$	0.89		$	2.90			$	2.54
Adjusted earnings per common share	$	1.23			$	1.13			$	0.89		$	3.20			$	2.54
Diluted earnings per common share	$	1.01			$	1.06			$	0.88		$	2.90			$	2.53
Adjusted diluted earnings per common share	$	1.23			$	1.12			$	0.88		$	3.20			$	2.53

(a)	Represents the tax impact of the adjustments at a tax rate of 21%, plus permanent tax expense associated with merger related transactions

	Quarter Ended												Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				June 30,				September 30,				September 30,				September 30,
		2026				2026				2025				2026				2025
Adjusted return on average assets:
Net income	$	7,062			$	7,326			$	6,132			$	20,131			$	17,616
Adjusted net income		8,606				7,766				6,132				22,212				17,616
Average assets	$	1,895,259			$	1,803,267			$	1,828,679			$	1,847,395			$	1,815,457
Return on average assets		1.48	%			1.63	%			1.33	%			1.46	%			1.30	%
Adjusted return on average assets		1.80	%			1.73	%			1.33	%			1.61	%			1.30	%

	Quarter Ended												Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				June 30,				September 30,				September 30,				September 30,
		2026				2026				2025				2026				2025
Adjusted return on average common equity:
Net income	$	7,062			$	7,326			$	6,132			$	20,131			$	17,616
Adjusted net income		8,606				7,766				6,132				22,212				17,616
Average common equity		187,933				179,233				159,900				181,838				155,690
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets		(25,999	)			—				—				(25,999	)			—
Average tangible common equity	$	161,934			$	179,233			$	159,900			$	155,839			$	155,690
Return on average common equity		14.91	%			16.39	%			15.21	%			14.80	%			15.13	%
Adjusted return on average common equity		18.17	%			17.38	%			15.21	%			16.33	%			15.13	%
Return on average tangible common equity		17.30	%			16.39	%			15.21	%			17.27	%			15.13	%
Adjusted return on average tangible common equity		21.09	%			17.38	%			15.21	%			19.06	%			15.13	%

	Quarter Ended												Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				June 30,				September 30,				September 30,				September 30,
		2026				2026				2025				2026				2025
Adjusted Efficiency Ratio
Non-interest expense	$	14,945			$	13,747			$	12,821			$	41,693			$	37,589
Less: acquisition costs		(1,955	)			(557	)			—				(2,634	)			—
Less core deposit intangible amortization		(196	)			—				—				(196	)			—
Adjusted non-interest expense	$	12,794			$	13,190			$	12,821			$	38,863			$	37,589
Net interest income		19,290				17,258				16,865				53,650				48,300
Non-interest income		3,704				5,377				3,716				12,180				10,725
Total income	$	22,994			$	22,635			$	20,581			$	65,830			$	59,025
Efficiency Ratio		65.00	%			60.73	%			62.30	%			63.33	%			63.68	%
Adjusted Efficiency Ratio		55.64	%			58.27	%			62.30	%			59.04	%			63.68	%

	Quarter Ended
	September 30,				June 30,			September 30,
		2026				2026			2025
Tangible common stockholders’ equity:
Total stockholders’ equity	$	191,040			$	182,794		$	164,938
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets		(25,999	)			—			—
Tangible common stockholders’ equity	$	165,041			$	182,794		$	164,938
Weighted average common shares outstanding		6,999,449				6,895,811			6,908,248
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		7,017,346				6,906,497			6,922,020
Book value per common share	$	27.29			$	26.51		$	23.88
Tangible book value per common share	$	23.58			$	26.51		$	23.88
Book value per diluted common share	$	27.22			$	26.47		$	23.83
Tangible book value per diluted common share	$	23.52			$	26.47		$	23.83

About Hawthorn Bancshares
Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc., a bank holding company headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri, is the parent company of Hawthorn Bank, which has served families and businesses for more than 160 years providing a range of business and personal banking services and wealth management services. Hawthorn Bank operates branch offices in central, southern, northwest Missouri, and also the Kansas City metropolitan area, including one branch in Kansas.

Contact:

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.
Brent M. Giles
Chief Executive Officer
TEL: 573.761.6100
www.HawthornBancshares.com

The financial results in this press release reflect preliminary, unaudited results, which are not final until the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is filed. Statements made in this press release that suggest the Company’s or management’s intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations, or predictions of the future include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. It is important to note that actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company’s quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this communication, and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein, except as required by law.

New leases, a tenant expansion and a renewal reflect leasing momentum at Harbor Point, the Company’s mixed-use community that is now 98% leased.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AH Realty Trust (NYSE: AHRT) today announced approximately 23,000 square feet of leasing activity across its Harbor Point community in Baltimore, Maryland, including four new leases, an expansion and a renewal. Harbor Point continues to command some of the highest office rents in the market, and following these transactions, the Company’s Harbor Point office portfolio is 98% leased.

“Tenants choose Harbor Point for what surrounds the office from the waterfront to the retail and restaurants,” said Shawn Tibbetts, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of AH Realty Trust. “The combination of new leasing, tenant expansion and renewal activity demonstrates our focus on attracting and retaining tenants, and the demand for communities like Harbor Point.”

At Thames Street Wharf, Arena Analytics signed a 1,700-square-foot lease with occupancy expected in November 2026. BluePath Finance leased nearly 5,000 square feet and took occupancy in September 2026.

At Wills Wharf, existing tenant Cole Schotz P.C. is relocating to a larger, nearly 9,000-square-foot space in the building, expanding its footprint by approximately 2,000 square feet. Law firm Zuckerman Spaeder LLP has leased Cole Schotz’s former nearly 7,000 square-foot space. Both tenants are expected to occupy their new space in mid-2027. RBC Royal Bank also renewed its lease for over 7,000 square feet.  

Located along Baltimore’s waterfront, Harbor Point combines Class A office space, retail, dining and residential uses in a mixed-use setting. AH Realty Trust’s holdings include the T. Rowe Price global headquarters, Thames Street Wharf, Wills Wharf and the Constellation Energy Building.

About AH Realty Trust

AH Realty Trust (NYSE: AHRT) is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) with over four decades of experience. The company owns and operates high-quality retail and mixed-use office assets located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. AH Realty Trust focuses on disciplined capital allocation and value creation for shareholders. For more information, visit AHRealtyTrust.com.

Contact:

Chelsea Forrest
AH Realty Trust
EVP of Investor Relations and Administration
Email: chelsea.forrest@ahrealtytrust.com
Phone: (757) 366-4000

BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Origin Agritech Limited (NASDAQ: SEED) (“Origin” or the “Company”), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, today announced that on October 27, 2026, it received a written notice (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) stating that, for the last 30 consecutive business days, the closing bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares had been below the minimum $1.00 per share required for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”).

The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s ordinary shares, which will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SEED.”

In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has been provided a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until April 26, 2027, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares must be at least $1.00 per share for at least 10 consecutive business days during the compliance period. If the minimum closing bid price is met, Nasdaq will provide written confirmation of compliance, and the matter will be closed. Nasdaq may, in its discretion, require the Company to maintain a closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share for a period in excess of ten consecutive business days, but generally no more than 20 consecutive business days, before determining that the Company has demonstrated an ability to maintain long-term compliance.

If the Company does not regain compliance by April 26, 2027, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180-calendar-day compliance period. To qualify, the Company will be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the bid price requirement, and will need to provide written Notice to Nasdaq of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. If the Company does not qualify for the second compliance period, or if it appears to Nasdaq that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency, Nasdaq will provide written Notice that the Company’s ordinary shares are subject to delisting. At that time, the Company will be entitled to appeal the delisting determination to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.

The Company intends to actively monitor the closing bid price of its ordinary shares and will consider available options to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement within the compliance period, which may include, if necessary, effecting a reverse stock split. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will be able to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement or maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s other continued listing requirements.

This press release is being issued in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(b), which requires the Company to publicly disclose its receipt of the Notice. The Company will also furnish a copy of this press release to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 6-K.

About Origin Agritech Limited

Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered at the Origin R&D Center in Songzhuang, Tongzhou, Beijing, is a leading Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed biotechnology, Origin Agritech’s phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive a Biosafety Certificate from China’s Ministry of Agriculture. Over the years, Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline, including products with glyphosate tolerance and Bt (pest resistance) traits. For further information, please visit the Company’s website at https://originagritech.com. The Company also maintains an X account to update investors on Company and industry developments, available at https://x.com/origin_agritech.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company’s intention to monitor the bid price of its ordinary shares, its plans to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement, the potential for a reverse stock split, the Company’s eligibility for an additional compliance period, and the continued listing of the Company’s ordinary shares on The Nasdaq Capital Market.

Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “will,” “would,” “may,” “target,” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including the market price and trading volume of the Company’s ordinary shares, the Company’s ability to regain and maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements, the outcome of any action the Company may take to regain compliance, Nasdaq’s discretion in applying its listing rules, regulatory and agricultural policy developments in China, and the Company’s ability to fund and execute its plans. These and other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

There can be no assurance that the Company will regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement within the compliance period, that the Company will qualify for any additional compliance period, or that the Company’s ordinary shares will remain listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Origin Agritech undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by securities and other applicable laws.

For more information, please contact:

Origin Agritech Limited Contact:
Kate Lang (Mandarin/English)
Director of Investor Relations
Phone: +86 186-1839-3368
Email: bing.lang@originseed.com.cn

Investor Relations Contact:
Matthew Abenante, IRC
President
Strategic Investor Relations LLC
Tel: 347-947-2093
Email: matthew@strategic-ir.com

EDMONTON, Alberta, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors for Capital Power Corporation (“Capital Power”) (TSX: CPX) declared a dividend of $0.7048 per share on the outstanding common shares for the quarter ending December 31, 2026. The dividend is payable on January 29, 2027 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2026.

The Board of Directors also declared the following dividends on its Cumulative Rate Reset Preference Shares:

Shares	TSX Stock Symbol	Dividend Per Share	Record Date	Payment Date
Series 1	CPX.PR.A	$0.3098750	December 16, 2026	December 31, 2026
Series 3	CPX.PR.C	$0.4287500	December 16, 2026	December 31, 2026
Series 5	CPX.PR.E	$0.4144375	December 16, 2026	December 31, 2026

The dividends for the common shares and preference shares are 100% eligible dividends as defined by the Income Tax Act. Under this legislation, individuals resident in Canada may be entitled to enhanced dividend tax credits that reduce the income tax otherwise payable on these dividends.

About Capital Power
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is one of North America’s leading independent power producers, with approximately 12 GW of generation capacity across 35 facilities. Our portfolio includes natural gas, renewables and battery energy storage solutions. We deliver power generation at utility-scale through a flexible and resilient fleet built to meet growing electricity demand. Backed by deep expertise and an investment-grade credit rating, we provide safe, reliable power communities can depend on.

For more information, please contact:

Media Relations:  Katherine Perron (780) 392-5335  kperron@capitalpower.com	Investor Relations: Noreen Farrell (403) 461-5236 investor@capitalpower.com

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — X-Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: XE) (“X-energy” or the “Company”), a leading designer of advanced nuclear reactor technology and manufacturer of nuclear fuels, today announced it plans to report third quarter 2026 financial results and operational highlights on Thursday, November 12, 2026. A press release will be issued before markets open.

The Company will host a webcast and conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed on the “Events & Presentations” section of the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website by visiting https://investors.x-energy.com, along with the Company’s presentation materials.

A replay of the webcast will be available on the website for at least one year following the event.

About X-energy

X-energy is a leading designer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors (“SMR”) and fuel technology developed to establish a new standard in clean, safer, reliable energy. X-energy’s intrinsically safe Xe-100 high-temperature gas-cooled reactor and TRISO-X particle fuel expand applications for nuclear technology, with commercial projects across grid, industrial, and AI. Together, X-energy’s technology drives enhanced safety, lower cost, faster construction timelines, and scalable deployment when compared with other SMRs and conventional nuclear. For more information, visit X-energy.com or connect with us on X or LinkedIn.

Disclosure Information

Investors and others should note X-energy communicates with its investors and the public using its website, Investor Relations page and social media accounts (X or LinkedIn) as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.

Contacts

Investor Relations
Patricia Gil
+1 301.558.3040
investors@x-energy.com

Media
Robert McEntyre
+1 240.673.6565
media@x-energy.com

HOUSTON, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: KYN) announced today that it completed its previously announced private placement of $15 million of mandatory redeemable preferred shares (“MRP Shares”).

The Company intends to use net proceeds from the private placement to refinance existing leverage and for general corporate purposes. The table below sets forth the key terms of the MRP Shares issued.

MRP Shares Series	Amount ($ in millions)		Dividend Rate		Mandatory Redemption Date
Series Y	$15		5.70%		December 1, 2031

The MRP Shares issued in connection with this private placement will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration.

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: KYN) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, whose common stock trades on the NYSE. The Company’s investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to stockholders. KYN intends to achieve this objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets in securities of Energy Infrastructure Companies. See Glossary of Key Terms in the Company’s most recent quarterly or annual report for a description of these investment categories and the meaning of capitalized terms.

The Company pays cash distributions to common stockholders at a rate that may be adjusted from time to time. Distribution amounts are not guaranteed and may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio holdings and market conditions. 

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer or sale is not permitted. Nothing contained in this press release is intended to recommend any investment policy or investment strategy or consider any investor’s specific objectives or circumstances. Before investing, please consult with your investment, tax, or legal adviser regarding your individual circumstances.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This communication contains statements reflecting assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions, or beliefs about future events. These and other statements not relating strictly to historical or current facts constitute forward-looking statements as defined under the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties. Risks include, but are not limited to, changes in economic and political conditions; regulatory and legal changes; energy industry risk; leverage risk; valuation risk; interest rate risk; tax risk; and other risks discussed in detail in the Company’s filings with the SEC, available at www.kaynefunds.com or www.sec.gov. Actual results or events could differ materially from these statements or our present expectations or projections. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Kayne Anderson undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein. There is no assurance that the Company’s investment objectives will be attained.

Contact investor relations at 877-657-3863 or cef@kayneanderson.com.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. (“Crescent BDC”) (NASDAQ: CCAP) today announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026 on Monday, November 9, 2026 after market close. Crescent BDC invites all interested persons to attend its webcast/conference call on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its third quarter ended September 30, 2026 financial results.

Conference Call Information:

The conference call will be broadcast live at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the Investor Relations section of Crescent BDC’s website at www.crescentbdc.com. Please visit the website to test your connection before the webcast.

Participants are also invited to access the conference call by dialing the following number:

Toll Free: (833) 461-5787
Conference ID: 609092147

All callers will need to reference the Conference ID once connected with the operator.

Replay Information:

A replay of the earnings call will be available via a webcast link located on the Investor Relations section of Crescent BDC’s website.

About Crescent BDC

Crescent BDC is a business development company that seeks to maximize the total return of its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by providing capital solutions to middle market companies with sound business fundamentals and strong growth prospects. Crescent BDC utilizes the extensive experience, origination capabilities and disciplined investment process of Crescent Capital Group LP (“Crescent”).  Crescent BDC is externally managed by Crescent Cap Advisors, LLC, a subsidiary of Crescent. Crescent BDC has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. For more information about Crescent BDC, visit www.crescentbdc.com. However, the contents of such website are not and should not be deemed to be incorporated by reference herein.

About Crescent Capital Group LP

Crescent is a global credit investment manager with approximately $53 billion of assets under management. For over 30 years, the firm has focused on below investment grade credit through strategies that invest in marketable and privately originated debt securities including senior bank loans, high yield bonds, as well as private senior, unitranche and junior debt securities. Crescent is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, London and Frankfurt with over 240 employees globally. Crescent is a part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life. For more information about Crescent, visit www.crescentcap.com. However, the contents of such website are not and should not be deemed to be incorporated by reference herein.

Contact:

Dan McMahon
daniel.mcmahon@crescentcap.com 
212-364-0149

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements,” which relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, condition or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results and conditions may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Crescent BDC undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements made herein.