LG Smart TV users in the UAE can now access a massive selection of free K-content, ranging from viral reality dating shows and global K-pop networks to 24/7 news, lifestyle, and beloved kids’ programs

News Summary:

• LG Channels launches a major Korean FAST channel expansion in the UAE, offering premium K-content entirely for free, with no subscription required.
• The platform integrates top-tier Korean broadcasting networks, including NEW ID, YTN, MBC C&I, K20, and The Pinkfong Company.
• New content spans viral reality dating hits (Love After Divorce, I Am Solo), global K-pop networks (SMTOWN), 24/7 live news (YTN), and trusted kids’ entertainment (Pinkfong, Baby Shark).
• The expansion solidifies LG’s position as a market leader, offering one of the few dedicated, multi-genre Korean entertainment hubs in the region.

DUBAI, UAE, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) announced a major expansion of its premium Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) service, LG Channels, establishing the platform as the ultimate destination for Korean entertainment in the United Arab Emirates. By partnering with global powerhouse networks including NEW ID, YTN, MBC C&I, K20, and The Pinkfong Company, LG Channels is delivering an unparalleled, free streaming experience tailored to the region’s rapidly growing community of K-content enthusiasts.

As global demand for Korean culture continues its exponential rise, LG is differentiating its Smart TV market presence by building one of the few dedicated, multi-genre Korean FAST channel offering in the region.

A Premium Destination for Every K-Content Fan

LG Channels’ new content curation brings a modern, youthful, and premium television experience directly to the living room. The platform now features distinct selection spanning multiple high-demand categories:

• Viral Reality & Entertainment: Audiences can dive into Korea’s absolute biggest unscripted hits, featuring highly addictive reality shows:
• Love After Divorce: Divorced singles ready to love again gather to date, connect, and live together, showcasing bold, honest, and fearless hearts choosing romance.
• I Am Solo: A raw, deeply emotional dating reality show where men and women seeking marriage gather to navigate real connections in a journey to escape single life.
• Global K-Pop Hubs: Fans can access continuous music content, performance stages, and behind-the-scenes footage from industry titans like SMTOWN, home to some of the world’s top-charting K-pop artists.
• Trusted Kids & Family Content: Through the Pinkfong Company’s AVOD service, parents can access secure, globally recognized series featuring Pinkfong and Baby Shark, keeping young viewers entertained with high-quality educational music and animation.

Seamless, Free Access on LG Smart TVs

The expansion of LG Channels underscores LG’s commitment to transforming the home entertainment experience through a unique platform and services. By offering instant, free access to these premium networks, LG empowers users with premium television without the burden of extra monthly costs.

Looking ahead, LG Channels will continue to grow its content ecosystem, with additional premium Korean entertainment, and lifestyle to launch in the coming months.

UAE residents owning LG Smart TVs (models 2016 onwards) can access these channels immediately by opening the LG Channels application directly from their webOS home screen launcher.

About webOS platform

The webOS platform has powered LG TVs for over a decade, earning acclaim for its user-friendly interface that allows for easy navigation and customization. With a growing ecosystem of global partners, webOS is set to drive LG’s future growth across multiple devices and out-of-home experiences.

LG Channels, LG’s exclusive free streaming service, offers a wide selection of premium live and on-demand programming, including movies, TV shows, news, sports, comedy, anime and more. With an always growing number of channels, owners of LG TVs, smart monitors or projectors can easily discover their favorite programs by launching the LG Channels app. LG Channels is also available for Automotive and Hotel TV. For more news on webOS for Smart TV, visit www.lg.com

About LG Channels 

LG Channels is LG’s exclusive global FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) service, offering premium, free-to-stream content for every taste.

The service provides a wide range of live channels and on-demand content across diverse genres, including entertainment, movies, drama, news, sports, and more.

Operating over 4,500 channels in 36 countries across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia, LG Channels delivers a premium and optimized viewing experience to users worldwide.

The service is easily accessible on webOS-powered devices, including LG Smart TVs, smart monitors, projectors, automotive infotainment systems, and hotel TVs. 

For more information, please visit LG Channels 

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MONCTON, NB, July 8, 2026 /CNW/ – Media are invited to join the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton–Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, and Shawn Crossman, Mayor of Moncton, for a housing announcement.

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CALGARY, AB, July 8, 2026 /CNW/ – Strathcona Resources Ltd. (“Strathcona” or the “Company“) (TSX: SCR) today announced it successfully achieved first steam at its Meota Central project on June 6, 2026. Construction of Meota Central is now complete, with first oil expected late in the third quarter of 2026.

Construction at Meota Central was completed at a total installed cost of approximately $345 million (3% under budget) over the course of 18 months (2 months, or 9% ahead of budget). The project was completed safely, with zero lost time incidents during approximately 370,000 man-hours of work during construction.

Meota Central is targeting a peak oil rate of approximately 13,000 bbls / d by mid-2027, exploiting a high-quality Waseca reservoir with a proved plus probable reserves life index of approximately 30 years at nameplate capacity. Meota Central represents an important milestone in Strathcona’s long-term plan to grow total corporate production from approximately 125 Mbbls / d in 2026 to 300 Mbbls / d by 2035 (a 10% compound annual growth rate).

Strathcona will be hosting analysts and investors for a field tour of Meota Central and its Hamlin Rail Terminal on July 9, 2026. A presentation providing more details on Strathcona’s Lloydminster Thermal business will be shared during this field tour, which has been posted on Strathcona’s website and which Strathcona shareholders are encouraged to review.

About Strathcona

Strathcona is one of North America’s fastest growing pure play heavy oil producers with operations focused on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery. Strathcona is built on an innovative approach to growth achieved through the consolidation and development of long-life assets. Strathcona’s common shares (symbol SCR) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).

For more information about Strathcona, visit www.strathconaresources.com.

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Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The forward-looking information in this press release is based on Strathcona’s current internal expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions and beliefs. Such forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. The Company believes the material factors, expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable as of the time of such information, but no assurance can be given that these factors, expectations and assumptions will prove to be correct, and such forward-looking information included in this press release should not be unduly relied upon.

The use of any of the words “expect”, “target”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “may”, or “will” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information. In particular, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this press release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following:  the expectation that first oil at Meota Central will occur late in the third quarter of 2026; the target peak oil rate of approximately 13,000 bbls / d by mid-2027; the Waseca reservoir’s proved plus probable reserves life index of approximately 30 years at nameplate capacity; Strathcona’s long-term plan to grow total corporate production from approximately 125 Mbbls / d in 2026 to 300 Mbbls / d by 2035 (a 10% compound annual growth rate); and Strathcona’s planned field tour for analysts and investors.

All forward-looking information reflects Strathcona’s beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the applicable forward-looking information is disclosed and in light of the Company’s current expectations with respect to such things as: the performance of the Meota Central project in line with reservoir modelling and engineering expectations; the timing and cost of facility ramp-up; commodity price assumptions; the availability of capital and labour; the governmental, regulatory and legal environment; and general economic conditions. Management believes that its assumptions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking information contained herein are reasonable based on the information available on the date such information is provided and the process used to prepare the information. However, it cannot assure readers that these expectations will prove to be correct.

The forward-looking information included in this press release is not a guarantee of future performance and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information, including, without limitation: risks related to the performance of the Meota Central project; changes in commodity prices; changes in the demand for or supply of Strathcona’s products; the continued impact, or further deterioration, in global economic and market conditions, including from inflation and/or certain geopolitical conflicts, such as the conflict in the Middle East, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the ongoing Russia/Ukraine conflict, and other heightened geopolitical risks, including the imposition of tariffs or other trade barriers, and the ability of the Company to carry on operations as contemplated in light of the foregoing; determinations by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and other countries as to production levels; unanticipated operating results or production declines; changes in tax or environmental laws, climate change, royalty rates or other regulatory matters; changes in Strathcona’s development plans or by third party operators of Strathcona’s properties; failure to achieve anticipated results of its operations; competition from other producers; inability to retain drilling rigs and other services; increased debt levels or debt service requirements; inflation; changes in foreign exchange rates; inaccurate estimation of Strathcona’s oil and gas reserve and contingent resource volumes; limited, unfavourable or a lack of access to capital markets or other sources of capital; increased costs; a lack of adequate insurance coverage; the impact of competitors; and the other risks discussed under the “Risk Factors” section in Strathcona’s Management’s Discussion & Analysis and Annual Information Form, each for the year ended December 31, 2025, and from time to time in Strathcona’s public disclosure documents, which are available at www.sedarplus.ca.

This press release contains metrics commonly used in the crude oil and natural gas industry, including “reserves life index”. These terms do not have a standardized meaning and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies, and therefore should not be used to make such comparisons. Readers are cautioned as to the reliability of oil and gas metrics used in this presentation. Management of Strathcona uses these oil and gas metrics for its own performance measurements and to provide investors with measures to compare Strathcona’s projected performance over time; however, such measures are not reliable indicators of Strathcona’s future performance, which may not compare to Strathcona’s performance in previous periods, and therefore should not be unduly relied upon. “Reserves life index” is calculated by dividing the applicable reserves and/or contingent resources by expected production.

The foregoing risks should not be construed as exhaustive. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date hereof and Strathcona does not assume any obligation to publicly update or to revise such forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required pursuant to applicable laws. Any forward-looking information contained herein is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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SHANGHAI, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At Die Casting China 2026 in Shanghai, Schmiedewerke Gröditz, Kind & Co. and Buderus Edelstahl will present their combined capabilities for high-pressure die casting applications for the first time as part of GMH Gruppe’s Open-Die Forging Group.

As structural casting and giga-casting applications continue to evolve, die casting manufacturers face increasing demands on tool life, process stability and productivity. Together, the three companies offer customers access to a broad value chain spanning steel production, remelting, forging, heat treatment, machining and technical application support. This integrated approach provides broader material expertise, coordinated manufacturing processes, reliable quality and long-term supply security from a single source.

For many customers in China, Schmiedewerke Gröditz is already a trusted partner for industrial-scale supply of standard and ESR-remelted die casting grades, forged and semi-finished materials. Kind & Co. is also recognized among die casting professionals for its expertise in premium and remelted tool steels for demanding tooling applications. Buderus Edelstahl contributes advanced machining capabilities and production-ready solutions that help reduce complexity and improve operational efficiency.

For die casting applications, the combined portfolio ranges from premium-quality standard 5% CrMoV grades such as 1.2343 (H11) and 1.2344 (H13), available in both airmelted and ESR-remelted condition, to performance-optimized tool steel grades developed to meet the demanding requirements of modern die casting applications, including heat-checking resistance, toughness and wear resistance. Customers also benefit from extensive expertise in the heat treatment of large dies and moulds, supported by Kind & Co.’s in-house vacuum heat treatment capabilities for large dimensions.

The three companies now operate within the Open-Die Forging Group of GMH Gruppe, bringing together complementary expertise in metallurgy, forging, machining and application engineering to support customers with integrated solutions across the entire value chain.

“China is one of the world’s most important markets for die casting and advanced manufacturing,” says Dr. Alexander Becker, CEO of GMH Gruppe. “By combining the strengths of Schmiedewerke Gröditz, Kind & Co. and Buderus Edelstahl, we can offer customers a broader portfolio of high-quality tool steel solutions, technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities from a single source. Our goal is to help customers improve tool life, increase productivity and benefit from the quality and reliability associated with German steelmaking.”

Visitors are invited to meet the team at Die Casting China 2026 in Shanghai and learn how integrated German tool steel and forging expertise can support the next generation of die casting applications.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PalmDigitalz, the Chennai-based mainframe modernization software and services company, has been recognized as a ‘Pervasive Player‘ in the Mainframe Modernization Market by MarketsandMarkets 360Quadrants 2026. with a Product Footprint second only to IBM, placing PalmDigitalz ahead of several long-established global modernization vendors in terms of product breadth and capability.

PalmDigitalz is an enterprise mainframe modernization software and services company headquartered in Chennai, India. Its end-to-end mainframe modernization suite, Palm All, enables enterprises to transform legacy systems through a comprehensive, lifecycle-driven approach. Unlike point solutions that only focus on converting COBOL into another programming language, Palm All combines advanced software capabilities with modernization services to support enterprises across the complete modernization journey — from identifying which applications to modernize, understanding complex legacy system architectures, extracting critical business rules, and forward-engineering modern microservices. The Palm All suite integrates four specialized solutions: Palm 360, Palm Key, Palm Ark, and Palm Ray, enabling organizations across banking, insurance, financial services, telecommunications, and government sectors to move from modernization assessment to production-ready modern applications.

Palm All Integrates Four Key Products:

• Palm 360 — Application Portfolio Rationalization

A non-invasive, data-driven scan of the application estate that tells enterprises which applications to modernize, migrate, retain, or retire before transformation spend begins — replacing months of manual SME interviews.

• Palm Key — Reverse Engineering and Static Code Analysis

Maps dependencies, JCL and program flow, variable flow, CRUD and database interactions, and missing copybooks across millions of lines of COBOL — and flags dead code that can reduce modernization scope by approximately 33–40%.

• Palm Ark — Near-deterministic modernization AI engine

Powered by its bespoke Gazelle model. It extracts business rules, technical rules, and uses cases directly from legacy code, with approximately 95% business-rule extraction accuracy on PalmDigitalz’s internal benchmarks. Because it is near-deterministic rather than a general-purpose LLM, each extracted rule is traceable to source code for auditing the standard regulated industries require.

• Palm Ray — Forward Engineering to Modern Microservices

Generating cloud-ready Python microservices with automated test-case generation and code-quality reporting. It helps enterprises transition away from dependency on scarce legacy technology skills while adopting open, scalable, and AI-ready architectures.

Mainframe modernization cannot be addressed through code translation alone. Enterprises must first understand which systems should be transformed, which applications should be retired, how legacy environments function, and which business rules must be preserved throughout the transition. Palm All was designed to address this complete modernization challenge by combining software intelligence with expert services. The platform enables enterprises to modernize mission-critical systems while maintaining compliance, auditability, operational continuity, and business value. PalmDigitalz serves organizations across banking, insurance, financial services, telecommunications, and government sectors — industries where modernization requires accuracy, security, and minimal operational disruption. The company is also expanding its presence across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Research Methodology

360Quadrants provides an in-depth evaluation and comparison of each key market player based on various techno-commercial inputs provided by industry experts, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders, along with secondary research that includes product brochures, analyst notes, company publications, business articles, white papers, trade sources, and various other databases.

A well-defined methodology is adopted to provide detailed ratings for each market player concerning various parameters as outlined below:

• Shortlisting of 25+ prominent market players & start-ups
• Relevant portfolio mapping at the regional level
• Key growth initiatives undertaken at the regional level
• Revenue analysis at a regional and category level
• Strategic collaborations with governments, patient/customer groups, etc.
• Other industry-relevant parameters

About 360Quadrants

360Quadrants is the largest marketplace looking to disrupt over USD 3.7 trillion of technology spend and is the only rating platform for vendors in the technology space. The platform provides users with unbiased information that helps them make informed business decisions, while also enabling vendors to influence the business decisions of potential clients. Vendors get to win ideal new customers, customize their quadrants, decide key parameters, and position themselves strategically in a niche space, to be consumed by giants and start-ups alike. Experts get to grow their brands and increase their thought leadership. The platform targets the building of a social network that links industry experts with companies worldwide.

360Quadrants has also launched quadrants in fields like Endpoint Security and Digital Forensics.

About MarketsandMarkets:

MarketsandMarkets, recognized as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes, as per their recent report, is a blue ocean alternative in growth consulting and program management, leveraging a man-machine offering to drive supernormal growth for progressive organizations in the B2B space. With a broad lens on emerging technologies, the company is proficient in co-creating exceptional growth for clients worldwide.

Today, 80% of Fortune 2000 companies rely on MarketsandMarkets, and 90 of the top 100 companies in each sector trust it to accelerate their revenue growth. With a global clientele of over 13,000 organizations, MarketsandMarkets helps businesses thrive in a rapidly evolving and disruptive ecosystem.

The B2B economy is witnessing the emergence of USD 25 trillion in new revenue streams that are replacing existing ones within this decade. MarketsandMarkets collaborates with clients on growth programs, enabling them to monetize this USD 25 trillion opportunity through their service lines, including TAM Expansion, Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy to Execution, Market Share Gain, Account Enablement, and Thought Leadership Marketing.

Built on the ‘GIVE Growth’ principle, MarketsandMarkets collaborates with several Forbes Global 2000 B2B companies to keep them future-ready. The company’s insights and strategies are powered by industry experts, cutting-edge AI, and their proprietary Market Intelligence Cloud, KnowledgeStore, which integrates research and provides ecosystem-wide visibility into revenue shifts.

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MIAMI, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has scheduled a conference call for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to discuss the company’s second quarter 2026 financial results. The call will be simultaneously webcast on the company’s investor relations website, rclinvestor.com. A replay of the webcast will remain available at the same website for 30 days following the call.

About Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean Group is a leading global vacation company spanning cruise, one-of-a-kind destinations, and land-based vacation experiences. The company operates 71 ships sailing to more than 1,000 destinations across all seven continents through its three wholly owned brands – Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea – and a 50% joint venture interest in TUI Cruises, which operates the Mein Schiff and Hapag-Lloyd brands.

The Group is expanding its portfolio of private destinations through its Perfect Day and Royal Beach Club collections, and the company will enter river cruising in 2027 with Celebrity River Cruises. Powered by innovative brands, advanced technology, and an industry-leading loyalty program, the company has built a connected vacation ecosystem, turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations.

Named to the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies 2026 list and to Forbes’ 2026 Best American Companies lists, Royal Caribbean Group is guided by its mission to deliver the best vacations responsibly. For more information, visit royalcaribbeangroup.com.

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SHANGHAI, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Professor Gang Shen, Chief GS R&D Scientist of Smartee Denti-Technology and Chief Orthodontist at Taikang Dental, together with his orthodontic team, has published a new research article titled “Pathological Mandibular Retrusion: Causality and Orthodontic Intervention” in Issue 2 of 2026 of the Journal of Aligner Orthodontics (JAO).

The publication marks the team’s third consecutive paper in JAO since 2025. Together with the previously published “A New Classification System for Malocclusions with Facial Convexity and Working Mechanism” and “Clinical Management of Mandibular Advancement Repositioning Technology in Treating Three-Depth Malocclusion in Adult Patients”, the latest study forms a research series covering malocclusion classification, treatment mechanisms, and the pathogenesis and orthodontic management of pathological mandibular retrusion.

Advancing the Understanding of Pathological Mandibular Retrusion

The newly published paper focuses on the etiology, clinical characteristics, and orthodontic management of pathological mandibular retrusion (MPaR). It describes MPaR as a clinical condition associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) status, mandibular morphology, and characteristic occlusal features. The study proposes a structured framework for patient assessment and discusses orthodontic intervention approaches based on long-term clinical observations.

According to the authors, patients presenting with skeletal facial convexity and a triangular mandibular morphology may show increased susceptibility to temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The paper further discusses condylar resorption as a potential factor contributing to mandibular retrusion and outlines associated occlusal characteristics that may support earlier identification and more comprehensive clinical evaluation.

From Mechanisms to Orthodontic Intervention

Based on long-term clinical experience and research, the paper further discusses an orthodontic intervention approach centered on mandibular repositioning. The proposed protocol, using the Smartee S8-SGHB clear aligner system, aims to guide the mandible toward a more stable therapeutic position while supporting the reconstruction of occlusal and temporomandibular joint relationships.

The authors also highlight the importance of comprehensive TMJ assessment and longitudinal monitoring before, during, and after orthodontic treatment, particularly in patients with skeletal facial convexity and triangular mandibular morphology.

The publication of this three-paper series reflects the team’s ongoing research efforts in mandibular repositioning and related clinical topics. Through continued collaboration between Smartee Denti-Technology and Professor Gang Shen’s orthodontic team, research findings are being explored for translation into digital orthodontic technologies and clinical applications, supporting the continued development of clear aligner therapy based on clinical evidence.

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At the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, RES’ ecological restoration work transforms the Medora site into a living prairie landscape with 400,000 native plants and a two-acre green roof.

BELLAIRE, Texas, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (TRPL) opened in Medora, North Dakota on July 4, marking the culmination of years of collaboration to create a world-class institution honoring the 26th President’s enduring legacy of leadership, citizenship and conservation.

Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) served as the ecological lead for the Library, restoring the site’s prairie landscape and leading The Native Plant Project. The RES team hand-planted 400,000 native plant plugs representing more than 100 regional species, including 140,000 on the library’s two-acre walkable green roof, which serves as an extension of the surrounding prairie. RES’ work on The Native Plant Project included establishing a seed bank to support future restoration efforts across the region by collecting seeds from sites near Theodore Roosevelt’s historic ranches.

“RES is proud to have been part of the team that brought the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library landscape to life,” said Roger Wiederkehr, chief executive officer of RES. “This project connects Theodore Roosevelt’s conservation legacy to the land in a way people can see and experience. Our work on this project reflects our shared commitment with the project team to sustainability and creating ecological uplift that will benefit generations to come.”

RES’ work also adheres to the facility’s goal of achieving the Living Building Challenge Certification, which is the world’s most rigorous performance standard for green buildings. Through green infrastructure, 100% of stormwater is managed on site, reducing potable water demand by 50%. Consistent with the long-term mission of the Library, RES has helped create a sustainable, carbon-neutral beacon for conservation and a training ground for the leaders of tomorrow.

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is a testament to what is possible when visionary organizations align toward a common civic goal. RES’ contributions have been woven into the very framework of the institution, supporting the transition from a bold architectural concept to a living center for dialogue and discovery. This partnership reinforces a shared commitment to Roosevelt’s vision of active citizenship and environmental stewardship.

About RES

RES is the nation’s largest dedicated provider of Nature-based Solutions (NbS), restoring wetlands, prairies, habitats, streams, floodplains, and coastal systems. Their integrated team designs, builds, and guarantees long-term ecosystem performance, combining local expertise across eco-regions with a proven track record of impactful restoration.

About the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opened to the public on July 4, 2026—the 250th anniversary of American independence—in Medora, North Dakota, on a 93-acre butte at the edge of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Designed by Snøhetta and built around the pillars of leadership, citizenship, and conservation, the Library brings together for the first time the comprehensive story of America’s 26th president—told through immersive galleries shaped by Future of StoryTelling and designed by Local Projects, 142 original artifacts, a first-of-its-kind digital archive uniting Roosevelt’s papers from institutions across the country, a mile-long boardwalk, and a walkable green roof. Designed to be the only carbon-neutral presidential library in the world, it is pursuing Living Building Challenge, LEED Platinum, and SITES Platinum certification. The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) supported by private philanthropy and a North Dakota state operating endowment. More at trlibrary.com.

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• The world’s best esports players arrive in Paris today for the opening of the first international edition of the Esports World Cup, set to bring together more than 2,000 players and 200 Clubs from over 100 countries.
• More than 1.5 million players competed through 330 globally-hosted Road to EWC qualification events.
  
  
• Seven-week competition features 25 tournaments across 24 of the world’s most popular games and a record-breaking $75 million prize pool.
• Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen return as Esports World Cup Global Ambassadors, reflecting EWC’s growing role at the intersection of sport, gaming and global culture
• 5,000 co-streamers, up 42% YoY, and over 100 global broadcast partners set to deliver the largest global broadcast in esports history, with more than 7,000 hours of live content produced over the next two months.

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PARIS, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the world’s best esports players arrive in Paris as the Esports Foundation officially opens the 2026 Esports World Cup, marking the first international edition of the world’s largest esports and gaming event. Running through August 23 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, EWC 2026 brings together more than 2,000 elite players, 200 leading esports Clubs from over 100 countries, competing across 25 tournaments in 24 of the world’s most popular games for a share of a record-breaking $75 million prize pool.

Their arrival in Paris follows the largest Road to EWC qualification program in history, with more than 1.5 million players competing across 330 tournaments, publisher leagues and premier international circuits to earn their place on the world’s biggest esports stage.

With 3.6 billion gamers worldwide, gaming has become a global language, connecting people across every continent, culture and community. The Esports World Cup exists to give that community its defining annual competition, a shared stage where the world’s best players, Clubs and games come together to shape the future of esports.

Paris gives EWC 2026 a global stage equal to its ambition. As a city recognized for sport, culture and major international events, Paris highlights the next chapter of the Esports World Cup: a competition built to travel across borders, unite the global esports ecosystem, and showcase competitive gaming as a modern global sport.

Today’s Opening Press Conference at the Hôtel de Ville marks more than the start of competition. With opening remarks by Emmanuel Grégoire, the Mayor of the City of Paris, today’s event reflects the city’s official welcome to the global esports community and the growing role of competitive gaming within contemporary sport, culture and youth entertainment.

Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports Foundation, said: “Competitive gaming has always had great players, great games and unforgettable champions. The Esports World Cup brings them together in one defining annual stage. For seven weeks in Paris, every title crowns its own winner, but every result also contributes to a bigger race: the Club Championship. That is what makes EWC different. It rewards not only individual brilliance, but the depth, consistency and ambition of an entire Club.”

HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Board Member of the Esports Foundation, said: “EWC was born in Saudi Arabia from a bold belief that esports is a defining platform for the next generation of sports and entertainment, deserving a global stage equal to the passion of its players, Clubs, publishers and fans. Today, EWC has grown into much more than a tournament, it is a global platform that brings people together through gaming. Riyadh will always remain the home and foundation of the Esports World Cup, but our ambition has always extended beyond its borders. That ambition has brought us to Paris, marking an exciting new chapter for our community. I would like to thank President Emmanuel Macron and our friends in France for their support and partnership in making this moment possible. Together, we are demonstrating the unique power of esports to bring the world together.”

Marina Ferrari, French Minister of Sports, Youth, and Community Life: “Hosting the first international edition of the Esports World Cup in Paris is a source of immense pride for France. I commend the Esports Foundation’s commitment and the quality of the collaboration established with French authorities throughout the preparation of this event. This partnership, built on trust, was crucial in enabling us to collectively rise to the challenge of organizing this first international edition of the Esports World Cup in Paris. Building on the legacy of major sporting events hosted in our country in recent years, France reaffirms its ability to host the world’s largest international competitions and showcase its expertise. This World Cup is a testament to a long-term vision for French esports. In the fall, we will present our national esports development strategy for 2026–2030 to help structure this sector, support the emergence of new talent, and strengthen the international reach of our ecosystem.”

EWC 2026 also sees the return of Global Ambassadors Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen, two figures whose careers represent the highest standards of competitive excellence across football and chess. Their continued involvement reflects the Esports World Cup’s growing position at the intersection of sport, gaming and global culture, as the event brings together elite players, leading Clubs, creators, fans and global icons around one shared stage for competitive achievement.

At the heart of the Esports World Cup is the Club Championship, a seven-week race where every match, every map and every result can change the story. Unlike any other competition in esports, it crowns the world’s best Club across multiple games, rewarding not only star power, but consistency, depth, resilience and excellence across the full event. Of the record-breaking $75 million prize pool, $30 million will be awarded through the Club Championship standings, including $7 million for the winning Club, as Team Falcons looks to defend its title after consecutive victories in 2024 and 2025.

Fans in 160 countries will be able to follow the Esports World Cup live across 100 broadcast and OTT partners, streaming platforms and digital services, with more than 7,000 hours of live programming produced throughout the competition.

EWC 2026 will be distributed through a growing global network of mainstream platforms, including DAZN, FOX Sports, France Télévisions, TV5 Monde, L’Équipe, Eurosport, HBO Max, CBS Sports Network and Thmanyah. In China, coverage will be available across major platforms including Kuaishou, Bilibili, Huya, Douyu and Douyin, with Tencent Video joining as a new VOD partner in China and MangoTV supporting VOD distribution internationally, alongside leading regional partners across Asia, MENA, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Coverage will be available in more than 40 languages, bringing EWC 2026 to global audiences through international broadcasts, regional partners and the platforms where esports fans already watch.

Further expanding the global reach of EWC, up to 5,000 official co-streamers will amplify the Esports World Cup through the industry-leading Creator Program, bringing the competition into more communities and languages than ever before. The 42% YoY growth of this program reflects how esports is watched today: through global broadcasts, local voices, creator-led communities and shared digital experiences, ultimately giving fans more ways to experience the competition.

EWC 2026 is supported by a global coalition of partners, including: stc, Qiddiya, Lenovo, Sony Group Corporation, Allianz, Aramco, Saudia, Hilton, OBSBOT, ALBAIK, Secretlab, Webook, and NRJ.

The competition will crown champions across 25 tournaments in 24 of the world’s biggest esports titles, including, in alphabetical order: Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Call of Duty: Warzone, Chess, Counter-Strike 2, Crossfire, Dota 2, EA SPORTS FC 26, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Fortnite, Free Fire, Honor of Kings, League of Legends, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Overwatch 2, PUBG MOBILE, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Rainbow Six Siege X, Rocket League, Street Fighter 6, Teamfight Tactics, Tekken 8, Trackmania and VALORANT.

For a full tournament schedule and more information on the Esports World Cup, visit esportsworldcup.com and follow all upcoming Esports World Cup announcements on X.

About the Esports World Cup

The Esports World Cup is the world’s premier annual competition for elite esports Clubs and a global celebration of competitive gaming. Featuring a unique cross-game format that crowns the world’s best Club across multiple titles, the Esports World Cup brings together the industry’s leading players, teams, publishers and fans on one global stage. Hosted in Paris, France, in the summer of 2026, the Esports World Cup continues the Esports Foundation’s mission to advance esports as a leading global sport.

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New UAE regulatory milestone reinforces Vantage’s long-term commitment to the region

DUBAI, UAE, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vantage Markets (“Vantage”), a global multi-asset CFD broker, today announced that it has secured its Capital Market Authority (CMA) Category 5 licence in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s long-term growth strategy across the MENA region.

The regulatory license strengthens Vantage’s regional presence in the MENA market. This expansion is a core pillar of Vantage’s long-term growth strategy in the Middle East and North Africa. By prioritizing stringent regulatory standards, Vantage seeks to set a benchmark for financial services in the MENA region.

As the UAE continues to accelerate its trajectory as a leading global financial hub, local traders and investors are placing a greater emphasis on the transparency, governance, and security of the platforms they choose. For Vantage, securing this regulatory approval is more than a compliance milestone – it is the bedrock for deeper regional engagement, and meaningful participation in one of the world’s most dynamic financial landscapes.

“The UAE is a pivotal market in our global expansion, and securing the CMA Category 5 licence underscores our long-term commitment to the region,” said Marc Despallieres, [Global] Chief Executive Officer of Vantage Markets. “As the MENA market continues to mature, traders are looking beyond simple market access. They demand transparency, operational confidence, and responsible support. This milestone allows us to accelerate our growth with market trust at the very center of our approach.”

This regulatory achievement arrives as Vantage continues to scale its global footprint through continuous investments in financial technology, product innovation, and comprehensive client education. Across the MENA region, Vantage is dedicated to fostering a highly informed community, seamlessly combining global market access with education-led engagement and a steadfast focus on responsible trading practices.

Vantage’s MENA regional strategy is anchored in three core priorities: strengthening local relevance, supporting trader education, and building enduring consumer trust.

With more than 17 years of proven industry experience, Vantage, through the relevant licensed entities, provides global clients with seamless access to contracts for difference (CFDs) across major asset classes – including forex, commodities, indices, shares, and ETFs; all supported by intuitive trading platforms and a client-first ecosystem.

“This is not just a licensing milestone; it is a definitive statement of our long-term intent in the MENA financial market,” added Despallieres. “We firmly believe the next chapter of regional growth belongs to firms that effectively combine innovation with regulatory accountability, and that is precisely where Vantage intends to lead.”

About Vantage

Vantage Markets is a multi-asset CFD broker offering access to Gold, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, ETFs, and Bonds, offered under the relevant licensed entities under the Vantage Markets brand.

With over 17 years of experience, Vantage provides a reliable trading platform, an award-winning mobile app, and a user-friendly trading experience.

Vantage Global Financial Services L.L.C is licensed by the United Arab Emirates CMA under Category 5, and acts solely as an introducer and not a broker or counterparty to any trades.

Risk Warning: CFDs are complex leveraged products and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Trading CFDs may not be suitable for all investors. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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Fusion CBD Products‘ Pure CBD Capsules for Muscle and Joint Relief Can Help

MIAMI, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — There’s a reason FIFA World Cup games are scheduled to ensure players get enough rest between matches. Maximizing player welfare while accounting for often brutal travel arrangements means players are guaranteed at least four days’ rest throughout the initial tournament stages. That increases to five to six days during the knockout stages, which began on June 28 this year.

After the World Anti-Doping Agency removed pure CBD from its prohibited list in 2018, with FIFA following suit, soccer players can use products containing CBD (but not THC) to ensure they get the rest and relief they need to ensure peak performance.

Made in the U.S.A. from organic hemp, Fusion CBD Products‘ Pure CBD Capsules for Muscle and Joint Relief also contain turmeric and ginger root. CBD works with the body’s endocannabinoid system. It binds with the body’s TRPV-1 receptors, which are triggered by heat and the high acidity commonly found in inflamed and injured tissues, which are extremely common among professional athletes. The TRPV-1 receptor changes shape when activated. It then allows positive ions to enter, depolarizing nerves that react by perceiving this change as burning heat or pain. By binding with the body’s TRPV-1 receptors, CBD can help moderate both the perception of discomfort and body temperature. Higher concentrations of CBD can activate the body’s 5-HT1A serotonin receptors, and help release one of the body’s feel-good chemicals. Anxiety over upcoming matches and jet lag can seriously interfere with sleep patterns. Sleepless rest days adversely affect game day performance while exacerbating muscle and joint pain and increasing recovery time.

Pure CBD Capsules for Muscle and Joint Relief can be used both pre- and post-workout to alleviate muscle tension symptoms and spasms. Recommended dosage is two capsules daily, for a total of 22mg of CBD, and you should feel its effects within an hour.

About Fusion CBD Products

Based in Miami, Florida, Fusion CBD Products was established in 2019. Made from 100% organic, GMO-free hemp extract grown in the United States and processed in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities, Fusion CBD Products include CBD oils, intimacy products, gummies, capsules, and topicals to help customers — from sidewalk strollers and their pet companions to competitive athletes — live healthy, active lives.

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SHIJIAZHUANG, China, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), announced that its MFG8 drug substance manufacturing facility located in Hebei has successfully passed the Pre-License Inspection (PLI) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), supporting commercial manufacturing for a potential blockbuster autoimmune therapy.

The seven-day FDA inspection conducted by three inspectors covered MFG8’s quality management system and drug substance manufacturing processes. Passing this inspection further reinforces WuXi Biologics’ outstanding regulatory compliance track record and demonstrates the company’s robust and reliable quality system, proven GMP execution excellence, and integrated capabilities to support reliable global commercial manufacturing.

MFG8 is an important part of WuXi Biologics’ global manufacturing network. Equipped with twelve 4,000L single-use bioreactors, the facility leverages WuXi Biologics’ distinctive “scale-out” strategy to offer flexible commercial manufacturing at scales ranging from 4,000L to 20,000L. In addition, MFG8 incorporates the latest practices in sustainable construction and applies state-of-the-art technologies, including digital platforms and the rooftop photovoltaic system, to advance carbon reduction, resource reuse, and recycling.

Dr. Chris Chen, CEO of WuXi Biologics, commented: “MFG8’s successful FDA Pre-License Inspection pass is a strong testament to WuXi Biologics’ commitment to global quality and compliance standards. This PLI pass reflects our sustained investment in a world-class quality system and our proven capability to support partners in advancing global commercial manufacturing. We are pleased to help bring this potential blockbuster autoimmune therapy to patients through our high-quality manufacturing capabilities. Moving forward, WuXi Biologics will continue to empower global partners with a reliable quality system and accelerate the delivery of innovative biologics to more patients worldwide.”

WuXi Biologics has consistently demonstrated a proven track record of adherence to the industry’s rigorous quality standards. As of the end of 2025, it has successfully passed 46 regulatory inspections, including 22 conducted by the FDA and EMA, and secured 136 facility license approvals. The company also holds an industry-leading record, achieving a 100% pass rate for FDA Pre-License Inspection (PLI). In addition, WuXi Biologics has passed more than 1,800 GMP quality audits by global clients, including over 230 audits by EU Qualified Persons. Currently, the company operates 25 drug substance facilities and 18 drug product facilities within its global network. Its world-class quality and compliance capabilities underpin long-standing trust from clients worldwide.

About WuXi Biologics

WuXi Biologics (stock code: 2269.HK) is a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) offering end-to-end solutions that enable partners to discover, develop and manufacture biologics — from concept to commercialization — for the benefit of patients worldwide*.

With over 13,000 employees in China, the United States, Ireland, Germany, and Singapore — including experts and scientists in biologics R&D and manufacturing, technology innovation, and operational excellence — WuXi Biologics leverages its technologies and expertise to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and scalable biologics solutions tailored to meet clients’ needs. By embedding digital capability and infrastructure across the full biopharmaceutical value chain, the company turns data, computation, and prediction into transparent client experience, faster development, intelligent operations, and more efficient manufacturing. As of April 30, 2026, WuXi Biologics is supporting 982 integrated client projects, including 78 in Phase III and 25 in commercial manufacturing, with complex modalities representing more than half of the entire project portfolio.

WuXi Biologics regards sustainability as the cornerstone of long-term business growth. The company continuously drives technology innovations to offer advanced end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions for its global partners while demonstrating exemplary Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. Committed to creating shared value, it collaborates with all stakeholders to foster positive social and environmental impacts, and promote responsible practices that empower the entire value chain.

For more information about WuXi Biologics, please visit: www.wuxibiologics.com.

*The winner of the “2026 Biologics CDMO of the Year” (Large CDMOs) (Life Science Connect / Outsourced Pharma)

*The winner of the “2026 Best Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization Award” (ABEA)

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Affordable EV architectures, advanced battery technologies, and vertically integrated supply chains will reshape global competition through 2031

LONDON, July 8, 2026 /CNW/ — Frost & Sullivan’s latest analysis, OEM Strategies on Next Generation Electric Vehicles, Global, 2025–2031, reveals that the global electric vehicle (EV) industry is entering a new phase of transformation as automotive manufacturers accelerate investment in modular vehicle architectures, advanced battery technologies, and vertically integrated supply chains to deliver affordable, scalable electric mobility.

The study forecasts global battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales will increase from 17.8 million units in 2024 to approximately 32.6 million units by 2031, with growth accelerating beyond 2027 as OEMs introduce lower-cost EVs and governments tighten emissions regulations.

“The global EV market is entering a pivotal phase where affordability, manufacturing efficiency, and technological differentiation will determine long-term competitive success,” said Srinag Rajendra Kumar, Mobility Growth Expert at Frost & Sullivan.

“OEMs are moving beyond standalone electrification strategies towards integrated ecosystems built on modular platforms, advanced battery technologies, and strategic charging partnerships. Those that successfully balance innovation with cost optimisation will lead the next wave of EV growth,” he added.

According to the analysis, intensifying competition from Chinese EV manufacturers, rising pressure to reduce battery costs, and changing consumer expectations are prompting established automotive OEMs to rethink their electrification strategies. Manufacturers are investing in universal and modular platforms that support multiple vehicle segments and battery chemistries, reducing development costs while enabling affordable EV production at scale.

The research identifies several trends shaping the next generation of electric mobility. OEMs are optimising global production while strengthening supply chains through greater vertical integration and localised manufacturing.

At the same time, they are expanding investment in modular platforms, ultra-fast charging infrastructure, renewable energy, and next-generation battery technologies- including sodium-ion and solid-state batteries, as well as 800V electrical architectures -to improve performance, reduce charging times, and accelerate mainstream EV adoption.

The analysis also examines the electrification strategies of leading OEMs – including BMW, BYD, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Nio, Stellantis, Tesla, Toyota, VinFast, and Volkswagen – covering their powertrain strategies, manufacturing footprints, battery roadmaps, sustainability initiatives, and technology investments.

Frost & Sullivan concludes that the greatest growth opportunities will come from continued investment in advanced battery technologies, resilient supply chains, next-generation charging infrastructure, and manufacturing transformation.

Companies that successfully combine platform standardisation with software-defined vehicle capabilities and strategic ecosystem partnerships will be best positioned to lead the next era of electric mobility.

To claim your complimentary extract from this Growth Opportunity Analysis, click here.

To purchase the full report, please visit our store: Next Generation Electric Vehicles OEM Strategies Market 2031

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Transformational Growth Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation, and leadership. The company’s Growth Pipeline as a Service provides the CEO’s Growth Team with transformational strategies and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth opportunities. For over 60 years, Frost & Sullivan has partnered with investors, corporate leaders, and governments to identify, prioritise, and execute transformational growth strategies.

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VANCOUVER, BC, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – ELSE NUTRITION HOLDINGS INC. (CSE: BABY) (OTCQX: BABYF) (FSE: 0YL) (the “Company“), further to its news release dated July 7, 2026, confirms that following the completion of the consolidation of its common shares on the basis of one (1) post-consolidation common share for every ten (10) pre-consolidation common shares completed on July 7, 2026, the Company’s common shares will commence trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE“) under the symbol “BABY”, on a post-share consolidation basis, at market opening on July 9, 2026. The corrected new CUSIP and ISIN numbers are 290257609 and CA2902576099, respectively.

About Else Nutrition Holdings Inc.

Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. is a food and nutrition company in the international expansion stage focused on developing innovative, clean, and plant-based food and nutrition products for infants, toddlers, children, and adults. Its revolutionary, plant-based, non-soy formula is a clean-ingredient alternative to dairy-based formulas. Since launching its Plant-Based Complete Nutrition for Toddlers, made of whole foods, almonds, buckwheat, and tapioca, the brand has received thousands of powerful testimonials and reviews from parents, gained national retailer support, and achieved rapid sales growth.

Awards and Recognition:

• “2017 Best Health and Diet Solutions” award at Milan’s Global Food Innovation Summit
• #1 Best Seller on Amazon in the Fall of 2020 in the New Baby & Toddler Formula Category
• “Best Dairy Alternative” Award 2021 at World Plant-Based Expo
• Nexty Award Finalist at Expo West 2022 in the Plant-Based lifestyle category
• During September 2022, Else Super Cereal reached the #1 Best Seller in Baby Cereal across all brands on Amazon

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NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF THAT JURISDICTION.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF A FIRM INTENTION TO MAKE AN OFFER UNDER RULE 2.7 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS (THE “CODE”). THERE CAN BE NO CERTAINTY THAT ANY FIRM OFFER WILL BE MADE.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following constructive engagement with SEGRO plc’s (“SEGRO”) shareholders and the presentation published by SEGRO yesterday, Prologis, Inc. (“Prologis”) today published a new investor presentation to help shareholders further assess the significant potential benefits of a combination of Prologis and SEGRO.

Prologis believes constructive engagement with Prologis remains the best path for the Board of SEGRO to maximise long-term value for SEGRO shareholders and wider stakeholders, for four compelling reasons:

1. Prologis brings both a superior platform and a larger data center opportunity
2. Prologis’ platform creates advantages that cannot be replicated by SEGRO
3. SEGRO’s public market valuation reflects its structural constraints
4. The strategic rationale is clear — constructive engagement creates the best outcome

1.  Prologis Brings Both a Superior Platform and a Larger Data Center Opportunity

Prologis has an established data center platform with end-to-end capabilities to convert power into data center value. It is staffed to deliver on the substantial data center opportunity with a dedicated data center team of 75+ people along with a 250+ person development team, 175+ person in-house energy team and a 35+ person procurement team. Prologis has a proven track record for execution, and monetisation from its data center platform.

Prologis’ power pipeline of 5.8GW across approximately 30 projects (less than 1% of the Prologis portfolio) is either secured or in advanced stages, with a longer-term estimate of 10GW+ with meaningful potential upside and more than 150 projects with power applications under review. 

SEGRO shareholders have the opportunity to benefit from a more experienced, larger and better-capitalised data center platform that can capture and maximise the long-term value of both companies’ data center pipelines as well as the upside from Prologis’ broader embedded power potential.

2.  Prologis’ Platform Creates Advantages That Cannot be Replicated by SEGRO

SEGRO’s reliance on project-level joint ventures underscores the capital constraints it faces as a standalone company. Under these structures SEGRO shareholders will give away significant value and upside to joint venture partners while, unlike Prologis, not earning any fees or promotes that would amplify returns.

Prologis believes this highlights SEGRO’s capital and capability deficiencies, giving away a share of the potential return to a partner, whilst constraining SEGRO’s ability to deploy capital competitively at pace. The development activity within the Pure Data Center joint venture, and future joint ventures for fully fitted data center development per the strategy set out by SEGRO, is funded by high leverage at a loan-to-cost ratio of approximately 70%.

A combination with Prologis offers SEGRO shareholders a stronger path to value creation than project-level joint ventures. It would allow SEGRO shareholders to participate in the upside of SEGRO’s pipeline while benefiting from Prologis’ scaled, global platform, fortress balance sheet and established strategic capital platform.

3.  SEGRO’s Public Market Valuation Reflects its Structural Constraints

SEGRO’s portfolio value is transparent with third-party valuations carried out every six months. Based on its 31 December 2025 valuation, SEGRO’s asset value comprised 88% completed assets and 12% development properties and land sites valued using the residual method.

SEGRO’s consensus forecast earnings growth for the next three years is lacklustre, particularly in comparison to its European logistics peers. Based on analyst consensus, SEGRO’s forecast EPS CAGR for the period from 2025 to 2028 is 4.7% compared to a 7.1% forecast EPS CAGR for European logistics peers. That growth outlook does not support a premium market valuation particularly given that SEGRO already trades on a much higher price to earnings ratio than its European logistics peers.

Prologis notes SEGRO management’s new adjusted earnings guidance of 50 pence per share by 2030 which implies a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. This will require a higher growth rate in the later years of the forecast based on the lower near-term consensus growth. This growth will require significant investment and new capital, and is by no means certain.

4.  The Strategic Rationale is Clear — Constructive Engagement Creates the Best Outcome

The proposed combination offers SEGRO shareholders a substantial upfront premium and participation in a long-term value opportunity through ownership of the combined platform.

Customers would benefit from Prologis’ global platform, deep local leadership and expertise as well as proven execution across leading logistics markets that support increasingly international supply chains. Communities will continue to benefit from Prologis’ long-term investment approach and sustained investment in skills and partnerships.

Prologis has a significant footprint across Europe and has operated in the U.K. for nearly 30 years. The combination supports the U.K.’s growth agenda through continued investment in strategic logistics infrastructure, strengthening supply chain resilience and creating long-term economic opportunity.

Constructive Engagement

Prologis remains ready to engage constructively with the SEGRO Board and believes that a collaborative dialogue would enable both companies to explore the full potential of a combination and ensure shareholders are able to evaluate all available opportunities.

Prologis urges SEGRO shareholders to encourage the SEGRO Board to engage with Prologis to allow a binding offer to be put to SEGRO shareholders for their consideration.

The investor presentation published today is available on Prologis’ website at https://ir.prologis.com/potential-offer-for-segro-disclaimer, subject to certain restrictions.

There can be no certainty that an offer for SEGRO will be made. A further announcement will be made as appropriate.

Linklaters LLP is retained as legal adviser to Prologis.

Further information

N.M. Rothschild & Sons Limited (“Rothschild & Co”), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) in the United Kingdom, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, together with its affiliate J.P. Morgan Securities plc (which conducts its UK investment banking business as J.P. Morgan Cazenove and which is authorised in the United Kingdom by the Prudential Regulation Authority (“PRA”) and regulated in the United Kingdom by the PRA and the FCA) (together “J.P. Morgan”), Eastdil Secured International Limited (“Eastdil Secured“ or “ESI”) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) in the United Kingdom, and Merrill Lynch International (“BofA Securities”), which is authorised by the PRA and regulated by the FCA and PRA in the United Kingdom, are each acting exclusively for Prologis and for no one else in connection with the subject matter of this announcement and will not be responsible to anyone other than Prologis for providing the protections afforded to their respective clients or for providing advice in connection with the subject matter of this announcement. This announcement is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote in any jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

The release, publication or distribution of this announcement in jurisdictions outside the United Kingdom may be restricted by law and therefore persons into whose possession this announcement comes should inform themselves about, and observe such restrictions. Any failure to comply with such restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities law of any such jurisdiction.

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Under Rule 8.3(a) of the Code, any person who is interested in 1% or more of any class of relevant securities of an offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror (being any offeror other than an offeror in respect of which it has been announced that its offer is, or is likely to be, solely in cash) must make an Opening Position Disclosure following the commencement of the offer period and, if later, following the announcement in which any securities exchange offeror is first identified. An Opening Position Disclosure must contain details of the person’s interests and short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any securities exchange offeror(s). An Opening Position Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(a) applies must be made by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the 10th business day following the commencement of the offer period and, if appropriate, by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the 10th business day following the announcement in which any securities exchange offeror is first identified. Relevant persons who deal in the relevant securities of the offeree company or of a securities exchange offeror prior to the deadline for making an Opening Position Disclosure must instead make a Dealing Disclosure.

Under Rule 8.3(b) of the Code, any person who is, or becomes, interested in 1% or more of any class of relevant securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror must make a Dealing Disclosure if the person deals in any relevant securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror. A Dealing Disclosure must contain details of the dealing concerned and of the person’s interests and short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any securities exchange offeror(s), save to the extent that these details have previously been disclosed under Rule 8. A Dealing Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(b) applies must be made by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the business day following the date of the relevant dealing.

If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire or control an interest in relevant securities of an offeree company or a securities exchange offeror, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.

Opening Position Disclosures must also be made by the offeree company and by any offeror and Dealing Disclosures must also be made by the offeree company, by any offeror and by any persons acting in concert with any of them (see Rules 8.1, 8.2 and 8.4).

Details of the offeree and offeror companies in respect of whose relevant securities Opening Position Disclosures and Dealing Disclosures must be made can be found in the Disclosure Table on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk, including details of the number of relevant securities in issue, when the offer period commenced and when any offeror was first identified. You should contact the Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit on +44 (0)20 7638 0129 if you are in any doubt as to whether you are required to make an Opening Position Disclosure or a Dealing Disclosure.

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In accordance with Rule 26.1 of the Code, a copy of this announcement will be available subject to certain restrictions relating to persons resident in restricted jurisdictions on Prologis’ website at https://ir.prologis.com/ promptly and in any event by no later than 12 noon (London time) on 10 July 2026. The content of this website is not incorporated into and does not form part of this announcement.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this announcement that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which Prologis and SEGRO operate as well as management’s beliefs and assumptions. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact Prologis’ or SEGRO’s financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes,” “would”, “could”, “should” and “estimates,” including variations of such words and similar expressions, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that Prologis expects or anticipates will occur in the future – including statements relating to any possible transaction between Prologis and SEGRO , rent and occupancy growth, acquisition and development activity, including data center developments and power procurement related thereto, contribution and disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where Prologis and SEGRO operate, expectations regarding new lines of business, Prologis’ and SEGRO’s debt, capital structure and financial position, Prologis’ ability to earn revenues from co-investment ventures or form new co-investment ventures and the availability of capital in existing or new co-investment ventures – are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although Prologis believes the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, Prologis can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained, and therefore actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) the ultimate outcome of any possible transaction between Prologis and SEGRO, including the possibility that SEGRO will continue to reject any proposed transaction with Prologis; (ii) uncertainties as to whether SEGRO will cooperate with Prologis regarding any proposed transaction; (iii) the effect of the announcement of any proposed transaction on the ability of Prologis and SEGRO to operate their respective businesses and retain and hire key personnel and to maintain favourable business relationships; (iv) the timing of any proposed transaction; (v) the ability to satisfy closing conditions to the completion of any proposed transaction (including shareholder approvals); (vi) other risks related to the completion of any proposed transaction and actions related thereto; (vii) international, national, regional and local economic and political climates and conditions; (viii) changes in global financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; (ix) increased or unanticipated competition for Prologis’ or SEGRO’s properties; (x) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, including those specific to data center development and the integration of the operations of significant real estate portfolios; (xi) maintenance of Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) status, tax structuring and changes in income tax laws and rates; (xii) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that Prologis and SEGRO maintain and their credit ratings; (xiii) risks related to Prologis’ investments in and management of its co-investment ventures, including the ability to establish new co-investment ventures; (xiv) risks of doing business internationally, including currency risks; (xv) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters; (xvi) risks related to global pandemics; and (xvii) those additional factors discussed under Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in Prologis’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this announcement except as may be required by law.

Sources and Bases

• Loan-to-cost of 70% for the Fully Fitted joint venture strategy is as set out on page 23 of 08/07/2026 management presentation
• SEGRO’s portfolio value composition is as at 31 December 2025 and as disclosed the SEGRO 2025 Annual Report and SEGRO 2025 Full Year Results Property Analysis
• SEGRO’s EPS compounded annual growth is as per the average of consensus estimates. This has been compiled from available research analysts. The average excludes research from connected advisers. The forecast compiled without the agreement or approval of SEGRO.
• SEGRO’s EPS compounded annual growth rate is calculated based on the Full Year 2025 earnings per share and the EPS estimate for the 2028 financial year, per consensus
• European Logistics Peers comprise Argan, CTP, Montea, Tritax Big Box and Warehouses De Pauw
• The European Logistics Peers EPS forecasts are as per FactSet. The peer CAGR represents the simple average of the peers respective forecasts
• SEGRO 2030 earnings per share guidance of 50 pence as announced by SEGRO on 08/07/2026.
• SEGRO EPRA NTA sourced from SEGRO’s 2025 Annual Report and Accounts, with prior years’ EPRA NTA sourced from its 2024 and 2023 Annual Report and Accounts and its 2024 and 2023 interim results.
• Prologis’ power pipeline as of 2Q26 is as set out on page 5 of Prologis’ 09/07/2026 investor presentation.

SEGRO Earnings per share consensus forecast

Note: Mean excludes research from connected advisers. Forecast compiled without the agreement or approval of SEGRO

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Company validates performance in real-world marine conditions as it prepares a faster Version 2 platform, targeting a global commercial and defense underwater drone market expected to exceed $16 billion USD by 2034

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 09, 2026 — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZENA) (FSE:49Q) (BMV:ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that its ZenaDrone subsidiary has moved the IQ Aqua autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) into an active U.S. field testing program. Testing is being conducted in the Pensacola, Florida area near the Company’s Drone as a Service office location, marking a key milestone since ZenaTech first unveiled the IQ Aqua prototype in March 2026. The testing program consists of putting the IQ Aqua drone through both controlled aquatic environments and natural, open water bodies, allowing the engineering team to validate the drone’s stability, maneuverability, sensors and autonomous navigation across a range of real-world operating conditions ahead of broader testing and next version deployment.

“Moving from prototype to structured field testing in a matter of weeks demonstrates the speed at which our team is executing on the IQ Aqua program,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. “Underwater mine detection is one of the most pressing gaps in modern maritime warfare as mines are inexpensive to deploy and dangerous and costly to clear using traditional manned methods, and militaries around the world are actively looking for autonomous alternatives. That urgency translates into real demand, and we believe IQ Aqua positions us to capture a meaningful share of an underwater drone market that is expected to grow to over $16 billion over the next decade. Every test run mission in Pensacola gets us closer to giving global defense forces a platform to fill a need in one of the fastest-growing segments in defense technology.”

The IQ Aqua is designed to extend ZenaDrone’s IQ series family of autonomous air, land, and water-surface drones into underwater operations, with a primary focus on defense applications, including undersea mine detection and countermeasure support, covert underwater intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and port and harbor threat detection. The platform is also being developed for commercial use, including autonomous inspection of energy pipelines, bridges, and other maritime infrastructure, offering an alternative to costly and higher-risk diver or manned-vessel deployments.

In parallel with the Pensacola testing program, ZenaDrone is advancing development of the IQ Aqua Version 2, with the team currently ordering components and preparing for assembly at ZenaDrone’s manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates, with completion targeted in the coming weeks. Version 2 is being engineered to be faster than the current prototype, incorporating a different propulsion system intended to improve speed and operational range designed for future defense and commercial deployments.

The global underwater drone market is projected to exceed $16 billion USD by 2034, according to Global Market Insights, with defense and security applications representing the fastest-growing segment of that market. The Company plans to target U.S. defense customers, NATO partners, and U.S. allied Gulf nations as well as commercial customers. ZenaTech and will provide additional updates as new developmental and testing milestones are achieved.

About ZenaTech 

ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a technology company that specializes in AI autonomy drone platforms to transform industrial, government, and defense sectors. Its subsidiaries include drone manufacturing through ZenaDrone, a global Drone as a Service (DaaS) business, and a separate enterprise SaaS division of software brands. The Company is executing an acquisition-led DaaS roll-up strategy to digitize and automate legacy service industries like land surveys and inspections, driving drone-based scalable, recurring revenue growth. With an operating footprint spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, ZenaTech is advancing AI drones for agriculture and logistics, as well as ISR, cargo, and counter-UAS applications for U.S. defense and NATO allies. The company is investing in next-generation technologies, including drone swarms, quantum computing, and advanced AI autonomy to capture long-term opportunities in key markets through its R&D initiatives.

About ZenaDrone

ZenaDrone, a subsidiary of ZenaTech, develops and manufactures AI-powered multifunction autonomous drone solutions integrating machine learning, predictive analytics, and advanced computing technologies, for government, defense, and industrial applications. This includes multifunctional drones for surveying, inspections, logistics, security, and defense applications. Its product portfolio includes the ZenaDrone 1000 for ISR defense and specialized cargo, the IQ Nano for indoor inventory management and security, the IQ Square for outdoor inspections and maintenance, the IQ Quad for land surveying, and the IQ Aqua for underwater applications. ZenaDrone operates three global manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Dubai, and Taiwan, and is advancing counter-UAS maritime interceptor drones and an integrated defense system.

Contacts for more information:

Company, Investors, and Media:
Linda Montgomery
ZenaTech
312-241-1415
investors@zenatech.com

Investors:
Michael Mason
CORE IR
investors@zenatech.com

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This press release and related comments by management of ZenaTech, Inc. include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws and applicable Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This forward-looking information relates to future events or future performance of ZenaTech and reflects management’s expectations and projections regarding ZenaTech’s growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “aim”, “seek”, “is/are likely to”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking information in this document includes, but is not limited to ZenaTech’s expectations regarding its revenue, expenses, production, operations, costs, cash flows, and future growth; expectations with respect to future production costs and capacity; ZenaTech’s ability to deliver products to the market as currently contemplated, including its drone products including ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square, IQ Aqua, IQ Sphere, IQ Nano, and counter UAS interceptor drones; ZenaTech’s ability to develop products for markets as currently contemplated; ZenaTech’s anticipated cash needs and it’s needs for additional financing; ZenaTech’s intention to grow the business and its operations and execution risk; expectations with respect to future operations and costs; the volatility of stock prices and market conditions in the industries in which ZenaTech operates; political, economic, environmental, tax, security, and other risks associated with operating in emerging markets; regulatory risks; unfavorable publicity or consumer perception; difficulty in forecasting industry trends; the ability to hire key personnel; the competitive conditions of the industry and the competitive and business strategies of ZenaTech; ZenaTech’s expected business objectives for the next twelve months; ZenaTech’s ability to obtain additional funds through the sale of equity or debt commitments; investment capital and market share; the ability to complete any contemplated acquisitions; changes in the target markets; market uncertainty; ability to access additional capital, including through the listing of its securities in various jurisdictions; management of growth (plans and timing for expansion); patent infringement; litigation; applicable laws, regulations, and any amendments affecting the business of ZenaTech and other related risks ‎‎‎and uncertainties disclosed under the ‎heading “Risk Factors“ ‎‎‎‎in the Company’s Form F-1, Form 20-F and other filings filed ‎‎‎with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on EDGAR through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes ‎‎‎no obligation to update forward-‎looking ‎‎‎‎information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-‎‎‎looking information represents ‎‎‎‎‎managements’ best judgment based on information currently available. ‎‎‎No forward-looking ‎‎‎‎statement ‎can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. ‎‎‎Accordingly, readers ‎‎‎‎are advised not to ‎place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or ‎‎‎information.‎

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Investment Positions Trident to Build a High-Margin, Recurring-Revenue Enterprise AI Business Through Licensing, SaaS, White-Label Deployments and Strategic Channel Partnerships While Expanding Artificial Intelligence Across Its Growing Digital Infrastructure Ecosystem

Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: TDTH) (“Trident,” “TDTH,” or the “Company”), a Singapore-headquartered enterprise AI and digital infrastructure holding company, today announced a strategic equity investment in Digital Innovations Group (“DIG”), owner and developer of the proprietary IRMA Engine, an advanced enterprise artificial intelligence platform. The investment establishes Trident as DIG’s commercialization partner across Asia-Pacific and Africa and marks another significant milestone in the Company’s transformation into a diversified enterprise AI platform focused on building scalable, recurring software revenue alongside its expanding digital infrastructure operations.

The transaction significantly advances Trident’s artificial intelligence strategy by positioning the Company to commercialize enterprise AI solutions through multiple recurring revenue channels, including enterprise software licensing, software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) subscriptions, white-label deployments, implementation services, managed AI solutions, strategic channel partnerships and long-term enterprise support agreements. The commercialization strategy is designed to establish multiple complementary revenue streams while strengthening long-term customer relationships across both government and private-sector markets.

Unlike many emerging AI software companies that must first establish customer relationships and commercial distribution channels, Trident intends to leverage its existing digital infrastructure ecosystem, enterprise relationships, and expanding government partnerships throughout Asia-Pacific and Africa to accelerate commercialization of the IRMA Engine. Through years of building digital identity infrastructure, cybersecurity platforms, government technology solutions, financial inclusion initiatives and digital commerce ecosystems, the Company has established a strategic foundation capable of supporting enterprise AI adoption across some of the world’s fastest-growing technology markets.

The commercialization strategy also builds upon Trident’s growing portfolio of sovereign-scale digital infrastructure initiatives. The Company’s previously announced Ghana digital tax platform is expected to support the onboarding of approximately 530,000 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (“MSMEs”) during its initial rollout and is supported by previously disclosed projected platform economics of approximately US$800 million over its initial five-year operating horizon. The addition of enterprise artificial intelligence is expected to enhance these digital ecosystems while expanding recurring software, platform licensing, and AI-enabled service opportunities across Trident’s growing customer base.

Under the partnership, Trident will lead commercialization of the IRMA Engine, an integrated enterprise AI platform designed to unify marketing automation, customer engagement, communications, intelligent workflow automation, operational intelligence, business analytics, knowledge management, and enterprise decision support within a single scalable platform. The Company intends to deploy IRMA through enterprise licensing, SaaS subscriptions, white-label solutions, managed service providers, reseller networks, strategic alliances, and industry-specific implementation partners, creating multiple avenues for long-term recurring revenue growth while increasing customer lifetime value.

The Company intends to pursue a complementary commercialization strategy across its two principal growth regions. Throughout Asia-Pacific, Trident will focus on enterprise AI deployments, strategic partnerships, software licensing, and channel expansion. Across Africa, where the Company continues expanding its digital infrastructure initiatives and government relationships, Trident plans to integrate AI into digital identity platforms, financial inclusion initiatives, SME enablement, government modernization, and digital transformation programs. Every major digital platform the Company deploys represents a future opportunity for AI integration, workflow automation, intelligent analytics, and recurring enterprise software revenue.

Beyond commercialization of the IRMA Engine, Trident intends to embed artificial intelligence as the intelligent operating layer across its broader technology ecosystem. Integrating AI throughout the Company’s digital identity, cybersecurity, government technology, and digital commerce platforms is expected to enhance operational capabilities, improve customer outcomes, strengthen competitive differentiation, and create significant opportunities to cross-sell enterprise AI solutions throughout its expanding ecosystem.

The combination of enterprise AI software, recurring SaaS revenue, sovereign digital infrastructure, government technology relationships, and regional commercialization capabilities represents a differentiated business model that positions Trident well beyond a traditional stand-alone software company. Rather than building enterprise AI in search of customers, the Company intends to commercialize the IRMA Engine through digital infrastructure ecosystems, enterprise relationships and government engagements it has already established across Asia-Pacific and Africa, providing a unique pathway toward customer acquisition and long-term recurring revenue generation.

“Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the intelligent operating layer across virtually every enterprise application,” said Soon Huat Lim, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. “Our investment in Digital Innovations Group represents considerably more than a technology investment—it establishes the foundation for a scalable enterprise AI business built upon recurring software revenue, long-term customer relationships, and commercial distribution throughout Asia-Pacific and Africa. By combining the IRMA Engine with Trident’s established digital infrastructure platform, government relationships, and regional market access, we are positioning Trident to capitalize on one of the most significant technology transformations of the coming decade while creating meaningful long-term value for our shareholders.”

“We designed the IRMA Engine to become an enterprise-scale AI platform capable of transforming how organizations communicate, automate workflows and make strategic decisions,” said Michael Woloshin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Digital Innovations Group. “Trident’s expanding presence throughout Asia-Pacific and Africa, combined with its digital infrastructure expertise and growing government relationships, provides an exceptional commercialization platform to accelerate enterprise AI adoption across some of the world’s fastest-growing markets. Together, we believe this partnership creates a compelling opportunity to deliver enterprise-grade AI solutions that generate measurable value for governments, enterprises and organizations pursuing digital transformation.”

This strategic investment is the beginning of a broader enterprise AI growth strategy designed to expand Trident’s software portfolio, strengthen recurring revenue opportunities, deepen enterprise customer relationships, and support future AI-focused acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and technology platform expansion. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated throughout enterprise operations worldwide, the Company believes it is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the convergence of enterprise AI, digital infrastructure, and intelligent automation across high-growth international markets.

About Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd.

Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: TDTH) is a Singapore-headquartered digital infrastructure holding company focused on building and operating sovereign-scale technology platforms across emerging markets. The Company’s strategy centers on entering high-growth economies through trusted digital identity infrastructure and expanding across adjacent government technology, digital commerce, cybersecurity, AI, enterprise software, and transaction-driven service verticals.

TDTH’s active initiatives include national digital identity infrastructure mandates, MSME digital tax formalization platforms, national digital commerce ecosystems, enterprise cybersecurity deployments, and AI-powered technology commercialization initiatives spanning Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. Through strategic partnerships, joint ventures, acquisitions, and technology-driven platform deployment, TDTH aims to establish scalable long-term digital infrastructure ecosystems serving both public and private sector markets.

With active operations and strategic initiatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, and Asia-Pacific markets, TDTH is positioning itself to capitalize on one of the world’s largest long-term opportunities in digital transformation infrastructure, enterprise AI deployment, and sovereign-scale technology modernization.

For more information, visit: https://tridentity.me

About Digital Innovations Group and IRMA AI Engine

Digital Innovations Group (“DIG”) is the developer of the IRMA AI Engine, an AI-powered marketing automation and enterprise engagement platform designed to help businesses, brands, agencies, and organizations automate content creation, campaign execution, customer acquisition, audience engagement, lead generation, and performance reporting across digital channels through an integrated Quantum Intelligence framework.

IRMA AI Engine is designed to function as a scalable AI-powered execution ecosystem capable of helping organizations move from strategy to real-time implementation through automation systems, AI-assisted workflows, campaign management tools, customer engagement infrastructure, data-driven operational insights, predictive campaign intelligence, simulation-led planning, and transparent proof-of-execution reporting.

The platform is designed to support enterprise organizations, publicly traded companies, agencies, e-commerce operators, and regional business networks seeking scalable AI-powered marketing, automation, customer acquisition, audience targeting, multi-channel execution, managed service deployment, and white-label AI marketing capabilities across global markets.

For more information go to: www.irmaengine.ai and for potential partnerships contact: AI@PhoenixMGMTconsulting.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the binding LOI, the proposed strategic partnership, the anticipated equity investment by Trident in Digital Innovations Group, the launch and commercialization of IRMA Engine Asia, the Company’s strategic initiatives, expansion plans, projected market opportunities, estimated market size and growth rates, platform scalability, anticipated partnerships, potential acquisitions, operational deployment expectations, monetization opportunities, regulatory developments, government contracting processes, Nasdaq compliance matters, and future business performance. Words such as “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “targets,” “projects,” “estimates,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, including risks related to completion of due diligence, negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, market conditions, the accuracy of third-party market estimates and projections, regulatory approvals, operational execution, cybersecurity risks, strategic partnership developments, technology deployment, customer adoption, commercialization efforts, government contracting processes, Nasdaq compliance matters, capital market conditions, geopolitical developments, and other factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Contact

Phoenix MGMT & Consulting
Press@PhoenixMGMTConsulting.com

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Houston, United States, July 9th, 2026, FinanceWire

Agreement establishes the Company’s first long-term contracted AI hosting relationship — initial 3.1 MW GPU deployment expected to generate approximately $27.9 million in capacity reservation charges, with expansion rights up to 12 MW representing a potential total contract value of approximately $100 million

Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVTV) (“EVTV” or the “Company”) today announced that its corporate name change to Azio AI, Inc. has been filed and becomes effective Friday, July 10, 2026, with the corresponding ticker symbol change pending confirmation — completing the Company’s transformation into a dedicated AI infrastructure platform following the closing of the Azio AI merger. The Company also announced that it has entered into a power purchase and AI infrastructure hosting agreement with Power Champion Investment Limited (“Power Champion”) representing an expected total of approximately $27.9 million in capacity reservation charges over the initial contract term and establishing the Company’s first long-term contracted AI hosting relationship.

Corporate Name Change to Azio AI, Inc.

Following the closing of the Company’s merger with Azio AI, the Company has filed to formally change its corporate name from Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. to Azio AI, Inc. The name change will become effective on Friday, July 10, 2026. The corresponding change to the Company’s ticker symbol remains subject to confirmation, and the Company will announce the new ticker symbol and its effective trading date, together with any related CUSIP updates, promptly upon receipt of confirmation. Until that time, the Company’s common stock will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “EVTV.” Management believes the new corporate identity reflects the Company’s strategic evolution into an integrated AI infrastructure platform spanning AI data center development, enterprise GPU compute, digital power solutions and infrastructure services.

$27.9 Million AI Infrastructure Hosting Agreement

Power Champion has placed an initial deposit under the agreement, and the Company expects to provide approximately 3.1 megawatts (MW) of contracted hosting capacity, together with power delivery, fiber connectivity, remote operations, technical support and related infrastructure services. The agreement also provides Power Champion with expansion rights that could increase the deployment to as much as 12 MW, subject to future customer requirements, site availability, infrastructure readiness and the terms of the agreement.

Based on the initial contracted capacity, the Company expects the agreement to generate approximately $27.9 million in capacity reservation charges over the initial contract term, before electricity sales and additional infrastructure services. If Power Champion exercises its expansion rights in full and the deployment is increased to 12 MW, the Company estimates the total potential contract value could increase to approximately $100 million, before electricity sales and additional infrastructure services; however, no assurance can be given that any expansion rights will be exercised or that any additional capacity will be deployed. Additional terms of the agreement will be described in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Building the Infrastructure That Enables AI

Artificial intelligence is no longer defined solely by advances in software or computing hardware. As enterprise adoption accelerates, organizations increasingly require the power, connectivity, hosting, operational support, and digital infrastructure necessary to deploy AI reliably and at scale. Management believes artificial intelligence is creating one of the largest digital infrastructure investment opportunities of the coming decade as enterprise demand shifts from computing hardware alone toward fully integrated infrastructure capable of supporting AI at scale.

The Company is positioning its business to meet that demand by integrating AI hosting, digital power, enterprise GPU compute, high-performance data center infrastructure, fiber connectivity, and managed technical services into a unified commercial offering designed to generate long-term recurring revenue. The Power Champion agreement represents an important step in executing that strategy.

Artificial intelligence may be powered by software. It is enabled by infrastructure. The Company — soon to operate as Azio AI, Inc. — is building the infrastructure businesses need to deploy AI reliably, efficiently, and at enterprise scale.

Strategic Highlights

Building a Recurring AI Infrastructure Revenue Platform

The Power Champion agreement represents more than a single customer deployment. It demonstrates the Company’s strategy of converting digital infrastructure assets into long-term contracted revenue through enterprise AI hosting, power delivery, connectivity, and infrastructure services — expanding beyond GPU-related equipment sales into recurring AI infrastructure, power and data center operations. Rather than competing within a single segment of the AI value chain, the Company is building an integrated AI infrastructure business designed to support enterprise customers across multiple infrastructure requirements while creating diversified, long-term recurring revenue opportunities.

Management believes this commercial model strengthens customer relationships, improves infrastructure utilization, and establishes a framework for future expansion as enterprise demand for AI infrastructure continues to grow. The Company expects the Power Champion agreement to serve as a foundation for additional customer deployments as it expands its AI infrastructure footprint under the Azio AI name. Future deployments remain subject to customer demand, available site capacity, infrastructure readiness, financing, regulatory requirements and other customary business conditions.

Management Commentary

“Artificial intelligence is transforming industries around the world, but AI cannot scale without the infrastructure required to support it,” said Chris Young, Chief Executive Officer. “This is a defining moment for our company. With the merger complete and our name change to Azio AI, Inc. taking effect this Friday, we are unifying our identity around the business we are building: a scalable AI infrastructure platform. Announcing our first long-term contracted AI hosting relationship — an approximately $27.9 million agreement — at the same time demonstrates that this strategy is already converting into contracted, recurring revenue.”

“Power Champion’s commitment and deposit reflect growing demand for reliable AI infrastructure capacity,” Mr. Young continued. “In addition to supplying GPU systems, we are developing long-term recurring revenue through hosting, power and infrastructure services. Our objective is to convert available power and site capacity into recurring contracted revenue while building a platform that can scale with enterprise GPU deployments over time.”

About Envirotech Vehicles, Inc.

Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (Nasdaq: EVTV) is a technology infrastructure company focused on developing, owning, and operating artificial intelligence data centers, enterprise GPU compute infrastructure, digital power solutions, and digital asset mining operations. Following its acquisition of Azio AI, the Company operates an integrated AI infrastructure business encompassing AI data center development, the sale and distribution of enterprise GPU systems and server infrastructure, high-performance computing solutions, power hosting, and strategic technology investments, serving enterprise and institutional customers across domestic and international markets. Through this diversified AI infrastructure strategy, the Company is positioned to capitalize on the rapidly expanding global demand for AI infrastructure, compute capacity, digital power, and next-generation AI technologies.

For more information please visit: www.azioai.ai and for potential partnerships contact: AI@PhoenixMGMTconsulting.com

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These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Most of these factors are outside the Company’s control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may affect actual results include, but are not limited to, the risk that the name change or the related ticker symbol change does not become effective on the anticipated timeline or at all, the Company’s limited operating history within AI infrastructure and compute operations, project scope, engineering challenges, supply chain constraints, installation timelines, energy availability, finalization of site usage rights, regulatory considerations, equipment performance, ability to raise capital required for expansion activities, changes in digital asset markets, evolving compute demand, market conditions, the Company’s ability to successfully integrate the combined business following the completion of the merger, the risk that the anticipated benefits and synergies of the merger are not realized, the risk of unexpected costs, charges, or expenses resulting from or relating to the merger, potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the completion of the merger, risks related to the diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations during the post-closing integration period, the risk that required stockholder approval for the conversion of preferred stock issued in the merger as required by rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the “Conversion Proposal”) is not obtained, and additional risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

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Press@PhoenixMGMTConsulting.com

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Levi Strauss & Co., the iconic American apparel company, recently released its Q2 2026 earnings report, providing insight into its financial performance and strategic direction. The company, known for its denim jeans, reported mixed results that reflect the challenges and opportunities within the retail sector.

The latest earnings report shows that Levi Strauss experienced a modest increase in revenue compared to the same quarter last year. This growth is attributed to the company’s successful expansion into emerging markets and a strong online presence, which have helped offset declining sales in traditional brick-and-mortar stores.

A key highlight from the report is Levi’s digital transformation efforts. The company has invested significantly in enhancing its e-commerce platform, resulting in a substantial boost in online sales. This strategic focus is aimed at capturing the growing consumer preference for online shopping and enhancing the customer experience through personalized engagement.

Despite these positive developments, Levi Strauss faces several challenges. The global supply chain disruptions have impacted the availability of raw materials, leading to increased production costs. Additionally, inflationary pressures and fluctuating foreign exchange rates have affected profitability, underscoring the need for agile financial management.

Levi’s management remains optimistic about the future, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and innovation. The company has committed to reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the use of sustainable materials in its products. These initiatives align with Levi’s long-term goal of becoming a leader in responsible apparel manufacturing.

Looking ahead, Levi Strauss plans to strengthen its brand through collaborations with influencers and fashion designers, aiming to appeal to younger, fashion-conscious consumers. The company also intends to expand its product line to include more diverse offerings, such as activewear and casual apparel, to cater to changing consumer preferences.

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) continues to navigate a dynamic retail landscape. While challenges persist, the company’s strategic initiatives and commitment to innovation position it for sustainable growth in the coming years.

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• Levi Strauss reported a modest revenue increase in Q2 2026, driven by its expansion into emerging markets. Source.
• The company’s digital transformation efforts have resulted in a significant boost in online sales. Source.

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Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, Chickasaw Nation, and Cherokee Film headline sponsorships, bringing national cultural programming to the annual Indian Market

SANTA FE, N.M., July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) is pleased to announce its tribal partnerships and sponsor programming for the 104th annual Santa Fe Indian Market. This year’s lineup is anchored by subjects of cultural preservation and sacred sites advocacy, Indigenous film and storytelling, and market-wide philanthropic support from tribal nations spanning Oklahoma to California.

Cultural Preservation and Sacred Sites Advocacy

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is co-title sponsor of the 104th Santa Fe Indian Market. Their first event is Sacred Sites Protection: Then and Now, a panel discussion on Friday, August 14, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC), featuring filmmaker Sterlin Harjo (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma), comedian and activist Dallas Goldtooth (Mdewakanton Dakota/Diné), Governor Mark Mitchell (Tesuque Pueblo), RaeLynn Butler, Secretary of Culture and Humanities for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and representatives from Hickory Ground, in conversation about sacred places, cultural survival, and the role of storytelling and art in protecting what matters most. The panel is directly connected to Justice for Hickory Ground, an effort to protect a sacred Muscogee (Creek) burial site, return ancestors to their rightful resting place, and stand with the living descendants who continue to be affected by the site’s history. 

Friday’s panel discussion will be followed by Sacred Places 2026: A Night of Music, Storytelling, and Art, presented by Artists for Hickory Ground. Sacred Places 2026 is an evening celebrating the power of Indigenous artists to protect culture, preserve memory, and inspire action. Featuring performances by some of Indian Country’s most celebrated musicians and storytellers—including Keith Secola, Gary Farmer, Frank Waln, and former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo—the event also includes a fireside conversation with Dark Winds star Zahn McClarnon and acclaimed filmmaker Chris Eyre, along with an original theatrical performance written by Mary Kathryn Nagle. More than a concert, Sacred Places 2026 reflects a growing movement of Native artists using music, storytelling, theater, and film to elevate the importance of Indigenous sacred places across North America. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6:15–9:45 p.m. event at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Watch for the link to purchase tickets to both events on SWAIA’s and Justice for Hickory Ground’s social media accounts: @santafeindianmarket and @justiceforhickoryground.

Indigenous Film and Storytelling

The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is the lead sponsor of the 2026 Get Indigenous Film Festival (GIFF), presenting an exclusive documentary showcase of Maara’yam: The Yuhaaviatam Story on Friday, August 14, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the New Mexico History Museum. Admission is free with a ticket, available online soon at swaia.org.

Cherokee Film, with the mission to reclaim Cherokee and Native narratives by increasing representation across film and media, also joins as sponsor of this year’s Get Indigenous Film Festival (GIFF).

The Chickasaw Nation expands on the film and storytelling theme with the Chickasaw Nation Productions: Preserving the Past, Creating the Future panel, on Saturday, August 15, 2:00-3:00 p.m. on the Plaza Stage. 

Market-wide Philanthropic Support 

“Indian Market is the place where Indian Country comes together every August,” said SWAIA’s Executive Director, Jamie Schulze (Northern Cheyenne/ Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate). “When Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, Chickasaw Nation, and Cherokee Film all invest in the market in the same year, it underscores that Santa Fe Indian Market has become a national convening point for Native art, storytelling, and policy dialogue. We are grateful to our tribal sponsors from across Indian Country who partner with SWAIA’s mission to bring Native arts to the world.”

This year’s Tribal sponsorships represent four separate financial commitments from four sovereign nations, each supporting a different facet of Indian Market at its own level of investment. For some, this partnership continues a relationship built over several years; for others, 2026 marks their first year supporting the market. Together, these contributions reflect Indian Country’s growing investment in the artists, culture, and the future of Santa Fe Indian Market — support that directly furthers SWAIA’s mission through economic development, cultural preservation, and community collaboration.

“Native artists have always been essential to carrying forward our cultures, our histories, and our identities,” explains Principal Chief David Hill. “But the sacred places, lands, and traditions that inspire them are increasingly under threat. That is why the Muscogee (Creek) Nation is honored to support Native artists through SWAIA and the Santa Fe Indian Market and to help draw attention to the threats facing sacred places across Indian Country and the urgent need to protect them.”

Native American Art Magazine is the official magazine of the 104^th Santa Fe Indian Market. 

About The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA):

The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) cultivates excellence and innovation across traditional and non-traditional art forms, developing programs and events that support, promote, and honor Native artists year-round. SWAIA creates economic and cultural opportunities for Native artists by producing and promoting the Santa Fe Indian Market, the largest and most prestigious Native art market in the world, Native Fashion Week, and Winter Indian Market. www.swaia.org

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STOCKHOLM, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sam Mitchell is joining Odevo, a residential property management group operating across 9 markets, with 4,200 employees and 512,000 homes under management in the UK, as the new CEO of Rendall and Rittner. Sam brings more than 25 years of experience from across the property sector, having previously held CEO positions at Purplebricks and Strike. 

Throughout his career, Sam has scaled and led businesses across the property industry to their highest levels, delivering exceptional results. He is known as a people-focused leader, putting teams and customers at the heart of everything he does, an approach that aligns closely with how Odevo is built. 

“Sam brings a wealth of leadership experience and a genuine focus on people,” says Claire Shepherd, CEO of Odevo UK. “His track record of scaling businesses across the property sector, combined with his people-first approach, makes him exactly the right leader to take Rendall and Rittner forward. We have exciting plans in the coming months and years, building on an incredibly successful history, and with Sam at the helm, we look forward to a very bright future.” 

As CEO, Sam will focus on building on Rendall and Rittner’s strong foundations while continuing to put teams and customers first, supporting the company’s next phase of growth as part of Odevo. 

“I’m delighted to be joining Rendall and Rittner, and Odevo, at such an exciting time,” says Sam Mitchell, CEO of Rendall and Rittner. “I’m looking forward to building on the successful history together with the team.” 

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VANCOUVER, BC, July 8, 2026 /CNW/ – SKRR Exploration Inc. (TSXV: SKRR) (FSE: B04Q) (“SKRR” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that the Company and Kenz Global Resources Ltd. (“KENZ“) have entered into a third amending agreement dated July 7, 2026 (the “Amending Agreement“), amending the letter of intent dated July 31, 2025, as amended October 29, 2025 and March 17, 2026 (the “LOI“), in respect of a proposed business combination (the “Proposed Transaction“), whereby SKRR proposes to acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of KENZ in exchange for the issuance of securities of the Company, which will result in KENZ becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company and Kenz entered into the first two amending agreements extending the outside date for the exclusivity period and completion of the Proposed Transaction to June 30, 2026. The Third Amending Agreement further extends this date to August 30, 2026 and changes other material terms regarding the Proposed Transaction.

KENZ is a private, British Columbia corporation which, through Saudi Arabian subsidiaries, owns and operates several exploration blocks located in Saudia Arabia, including its 45% ownership interest (the “Ownership Interest“) in its current principal Miskah Project, comprised of 12 Exploration Licenses held through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kenz Saudi Arabia (“KENZ Saudi“). KENZ has been designated by the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources as the exclusive operator and manager of the Miskah Project providing KENZ with operational control and responsibility for management of the Miskah Project and associated exploration programs. The Amending Agreement reflects this change in the principal property of KENZ, which was previously the AM ARTI Property.

KENZ is currently negotiating an agreement (the “Miskah Agreement“) pursuant to which KENZ will acquire immediate beneficial, voting and economic rights in and to a further 6% interest in the Miskah Project (the “Additional Interest“), with transfer of legal title to the Additional Interest being processed under Saudi Arabian law, in consideration for 1,500,000 common shares. In addition, pursuant to the Miskah Agreement, KENZ will have the option to acquire a further 4% interest in the Miskah Project in consideration of the issuance of a further 1,000,000 common shares for a period of 36 months. KENZ currently holds a 45% interest in the Miskah Project.

KENZ also holds a 63% interest in one issued exploration and three additional pending exploration licenses located in Saudia Arabia comprising its non-principal AM ARTI Property, through KENZ Saudi.

The other material terms of the LOI remain the same. See the Company’s news releases dated August 1, 2025 and March 19, 2026.

If, and when, a definitive agreement is executed in connection with the Proposed Transaction, SKRR will issue a more comprehensive news release in accordance with Policy 5.2 of the Exchange disclosing further details of the Proposed Transaction, including, among other things, financial information respecting KENZ, capitalization, shareholder approval (if required), and details of insiders and proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer.

Trading Halt

Trading will remain halted pending receipt and review of acceptable documentation pursuant to Section 2.2 of TSXV Policy 5.2 regarding a reverse takeover transaction.

Additional Information

Additional information concerning the Proposed Transaction, SKRR, KENZ and the Resulting Issuer will be provided once determined in a subsequent news release and in the Filing Statement to be filed by SKRR in connection with the Proposed Transaction and which will be available under SKRR’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

About SKRR Exploration Inc:

SKRR is a Canadian-based precious and base metal explorer with properties in Saskatchewan – some of the world’s highest ranked mining jurisdictions. The primary exploration focus is on the Trans-Hudson Corridor in Saskatchewan in search of world class precious and base metal deposits. The Trans-Hudson Orogen – although extremely well known in geological terms has been significantly under-explored in Saskatchewan. SKRR is committed to all stakeholders including shareholders, all its partners and the environment in which it operates.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Sherman Dahl

President & CEO

Tel: 250-558-8340

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein in the United States. The securities described herein have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or any state securities law and may not be offered or sold in the “United States”, as such term is defined in Regulation S promulgated under the U.S. Securities Act, unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration requirements is available.

Cautionary Note

Completion of the Proposed Transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, Exchange acceptance and if applicable pursuant to Exchange Requirements, disinterested approval. Where applicable, the Proposed Transaction cannot close until the required shareholder approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the Proposed Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.

Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular or filing statement to be prepared in connection with the Proposed Transaction, any information released or received with respect to the Proposed Transaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities of SKRR should be considered highly speculative.

The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has in no way passed upon the merits of the Proposed Transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

All information contained in this news release with respect to SKRR and KENZ was supplied by the parties, respectively, for inclusion herein, and SKRR and its respective directors and officers have relied on KENZ for any information concerning such party.

Neither the Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the proposal to complete the Proposed Transaction and associated transactions, including statements regarding the terms and conditions of the Proposed Transaction, the execution of the Definitive Agreement, the proposed business of the Resulting Issuer, shareholder and regulatory approvals and the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer. The information about KENZ contained in the news release has not been independently verified by SKRR. Although SKRR believes in light of the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because SKRR can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements depending on, among other things, the risks that the parties will not proceed with the Proposed Transaction, the name change of the Company, the appointment of the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer and associated transactions, that the ultimate terms of the Proposed Transaction, the appointment of the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer and associated transactions will differ from those that currently are contemplated, and that the Proposed Transaction and associated transactions will not be successfully completed for any reason (including the failure to obtain the required approvals or clearances from regulatory authorities). The terms and conditions of the Proposed Transaction may change based on SKRR’s due diligence and the receipt of tax, corporate and securities law advice for both SKRR and KENZ. The statements in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. SKRR undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third-parties in respect of SKRR, KENZ, their securities, or their respective financial or operating results (as applicable). There can be no assurance that the Proposed Transaction will be completed or, if completed, will be successful.

These statements are based upon assumptions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including risks regarding the mining industry, commodity prices, currency/exchange rates, market conditions, geopolitical events and uncertainties, changes in governmental regulations, foreign laws and regulations, general economic factors, management’s ability to manage and to operate the business, and explore and develop the projects, of the Resulting Issuer, and the equity markets generally. Because of these risks and uncertainties and as a result of a variety of factors, the actual results, expectations, achievements or performance of each of SKRR and KENZ may differ materially from those anticipated and indicated by these forward-looking statements. Any number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements as well as future results. Although each of SKRR and KENZ believes that the expectations reflected in forward looking statements are reasonable, they can give no assurances that the expectations of any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Except as required by law, each of SKRR and KENZ disclaims any intention and assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise.

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FOSHAN, China, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HSG Laser announced the launch of the TL3 PRO, its next-generation heavy-duty laser tube cutting machine. Building on the proven success of more than 1,000 heavy-duty tube cutting machine installations, the TL3 PRO combines the industry’s first 4+1 Full-Floating Twin-Chuck architecture with intelligent automation to deliver greater processing flexibility, higher productivity, and lower operating costs for heavy-duty tube fabrication.

“Heavy tube cutting is no longer about whether it can be done—it’s about how to do it faster, more accurately, and more efficiently,” said HSG Laser product manager. “The TL3 PRO was developed to help manufacturers maximize productivity while reducing total operating costs.”

All-in-one丨One Tube Cutter For All Tube Sizes

The TL3 PRO features HSG Laser’s industry-first 4+1 Full-Floating Twin-Chuck architecture,delivering a 1,600 kg maximum load capacity and supporting tube diameters from Φ20 mm to Φ360 mm..Capable of processing heavy, medium, and small tubes on a single machine, it helps manufacturers reduce equipment investment, simplify production workflows, and maximize machine utilization.

Smart丨Continuous Production

Powered by HSG Laser’s Full-Floating Four-Chuck Intelligent Technology, the TL3 PRO enables simultaneous loading, cutting, and unloading, eliminating the traditional sequential workflow. By minimizing non-productive time and maximizing machine utilization, it delivers continuous, uninterrupted production.

Stable丨Precision for Heavy Tubes

Designed for demanding heavy-duty applications, the TL3 PRO features a high-rigidity reinforced machine bed and an intelligent follow-up support system that provides stable support throughout the cutting process. The result is reduced vibration, improved cutting accuracy, less material waste, and consistently high cutting quality.

Fast丨35.45% Higher Efficiency

The TL3 PRO also delivers exceptional dynamic performance. According to HSG Laboratory test data, it improves overall productivity by 35.45% in typical 12-meter heavy-duty tube processing, enabling higher output and shorter lead times.

Save丨Lower Costs. Faster ROI.

Compared with conventional heavy-duty tube cutting solutions, the TL3 PRO reduces total processing costs by up to 35%, enabling a faster return on investment and greater profitability. Designed for the next generation of intelligent manufacturing, it reflects HSG Laser’s commitment to helping customers achieve higher productivity, greater manufacturing flexibility, and a lower total cost of ownership.

About HSG Laser

Founded in 2006, HSG Laser is a global manufacturer of intelligent metal fabrication equipment, specializing in laser cutting, tube processing, bending, welding, and automation solutions. The company serves customers in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide.

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 Annual MSP 501 Identifies Best of the Best in the Managed Services Industry 

LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — California Telecom has earned a coveted spot among the world’s elite managed service providers, securing recognition on the 2026 MSP 501—the technology industry’s most rigorous and respected ranking of MSP excellence. In a year marked by unprecedented competition and rapid industry transformation, California Telecom has proven its ability to deliver exceptional results, demonstrating the financial strength, operational excellence, and innovative capabilities that set industry leaders apart.

For the past 19 years, the MSP 501 has stood apart from simple revenue rankings by demanding a comprehensive analysis of financial performance, operational efficiency, and business health—making it the gold standard for identifying the world’s best-run managed service providers. Unlike traditional lists that reward size alone, the MSP 501 recognizes organizations that demonstrate sustainable growth, recurring revenue strength, profit optimization, and the strategic discipline that defines true industry leadership.

“The 2026 MSP 501 winners represent the highest-performing and most innovative IT providers in the industry today. Everyone wants to be a 501 because they stand head and shoulders above the competition,” said Robert DeMarzo, Vice President of Content, Channel Events. “Today’s managed services organizations serve as the backbone to the world’s small, medium, and large organizations, and the MSP 501 sets the standard for all other MSPs. These managed service providers aren’t just keeping pace with the industry—they’re actively shaping the future of managed services. Making the MSP 501 list is a testament to their commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and their ability to deliver exceptional value to their clients in an increasingly complex technology landscape.”

It is a milestone achievement for any managed services organization to be included on the list. The MSP 501 survey uses a quantitative methodology developed in collaboration with industry-leading experts, the MSP Summit Board, and past MSP 501 winners. The ranking rewards MSPs with long-term financial health and viability, commitment to recurring revenue, and operational efficiency.

MSP Summit is pleased to name California Telecom to the 2026 MSP 501.

“Earning a place on the MSP 501 reflects the work our engineering team puts in every day,” said Jim Gurol, CEO, California Telecom. “We built California Telecom on the belief that businesses deserve a provider who does the work. As our clients move into AI, Netverge is our engine for growth in that marketplace, and this recognition gives us real momentum heading into it.

“The MSP 501 represents far more than a ranking—it’s the definitive benchmark for excellence in the managed services industry, and a reflection of our unwavering commitment to serving the channel community,” said Kelly Danziger, General Manager, Channel Partners and MSP Summit. “Our team works year-round to provide the insights, connections, and platforms that empower MSPs to grow and thrive in an ever-evolving market. Backed by the power of Informa, a global leader in live events, digital platforms, and research, we leverage unparalleled industry expertise and data-driven intelligence to deliver programs like the MSP 501 that truly matter. This recognition celebrates not just the achievements of these exceptional providers, but the collaborative ecosystem we’ve built together to drive the channel forward.”

This year’s list is one of the most competitive in the survey’s history. Winners will be recognized on the MSP Summit website (themspsummit.com) and honored during the MSP 501 Awards Gala at MSP Summit, Sept. 28-30, 2026, in Orlando, FL. All MSP 501 organizations will be featured on the MSP Summit website along with aggregate data from the survey in what has become the most coveted editorial content in the technology industry.

The MSP 501 represents the best in the technology services industry, delivering outstanding vendor- and platform-neutral advice and value to small, midsized, and enterprise customers. This year, the MSP 501 averaged more than $32 million in revenue. The 501 MSPs on the list averaged 10% revenue growth, and recurring revenue made up almost 60% of total revenue. Many of their services and technology offerings focus on customer needs in the areas of security, cloud, AI, collaboration, networking, help desk, and remote monitoring and management.

Background

The 2026 MSP 501 list is based on confidential data collected and analyzed by The MSP Summit content team. Data was collected online from February to May 2026. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, profit margin, and other factors.

About California Telecom

California Telecom is a California-based managed network services provider delivering intelligent connectivity that powers business outcomes. With a portfolio spanning dedicated fiber, UCaaS, managed network services, and AI solutions, Cal Tel takes an engineering-first approach – sourcing from 50+ carriers nationwide, serving as one provider with one bill and one engineer’s number. Cal Tel serves mid-market businesses across healthcare, financial services, nonprofits, and logistics. As clients move into AI, Netverge is Cal Tel’s engine for growth in that marketplace.

For additional information visit Californiatelecom.com, and follow California Telecom on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

 ABOUT CHANNEL PARTNERS, MSP SUMMIT AND THE MSP 501

Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit serve the global community of technology advisors, managed service providers (MSPs), channel partners, and technology suppliers. Through industry-leading events, educational programming, networking opportunities, and recognition programs, they help channel professionals build stronger businesses, forge valuable partnerships, and accelerate growth.

Channel Partners Conference & Expo is the world’s largest independent channel event serving the entire indirect sales channel, while MSP Summit is the premier event dedicated to the managed services community. Together, these events bring thousands of technology advisors, MSPs, vendors, and industry leaders together each year for expert-led education, business development opportunities, strategic networking, and insights into the technologies shaping the future of the channel.

The Channel Partners and MSP Summit portfolio also includes several respected industry recognition programs, including the MSP 501, which honors the world’s top-performing managed service providers; MSPs to Watch, recognizing emerging leaders in the managed services industry; the Circle of Excellence Awards, celebrating outstanding leadership and achievement across the channel; and the Channel Partners Tech Advisor Thought Leaders Awards, recognizing influential voices shaping the future of the technology advisor community.

For nearly 30 years, Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit have served as trusted resources for the global channel community, helping technology businesses connect, grow, and succeed in an ever-evolving marketplace.

Learn more at channelpartnersconference.com and themspsummit.com.

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Abbigail Arriaga

California Telecom

Marketing Manager

Marketing@californiatelecom.com

Dave Raffo

Sr. Conference Editor & Community Manager

david.raffo@informa.com 

Sydney Kurtz

Associate Marketing Manager, VIP Audience

sydney.kurtz@informa.com 

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Annual ranking recognizes the largest, most successful travel retailers in the industry 

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — World Travel Holdings, one of the nation’s largest cruise agencies and an award-winning leisure travel company, has once again earned a place among the travel industry’s most influential businesses, ranking No.17 on Travel Weekly’s 2026 Power List.

Published annually, Travel Weekly’s Power List recognizes the largest travel agencies in North America based on total annual travel sales and highlights companies shaping the industry through innovation, customer service excellence and sustained growth.

“Earning a place on Travel Weekly’s Power List is a meaningful recognition and reflects the trust our customers place in us,” said Jeff Tolkin, Co-CEO of World Travel Holdings. “It also speaks to the dedication of our employees, Dream Vacations and CruiseOne franchise owners and their associates, as well as our partner brands and supplier partners. We are grateful for their continued contributions and partnership, which enable us to deliver exceptional vacation experiences every day.”

World Travel Holdings reported $2.36 billion in annual sales in 2025 and maintains a diverse portfolio of nearly 40 travel brands, including Cruises.com, Dream Vacations, Villas of Distinction, and Resort for a Day, along with extensive private-label partnerships across major airlines, leading hotel brands, and prominent corporations.

Over the past year, World Travel Holdings continued to expand its industry footprint through strategic investments and innovations across its portfolio.

Highlights from 2025 include:

• Secured a strategic partnership with Citation Capital.
• Dream Vacations/CruiseOne introduced AI-powered upgrades to its Learning Center, Business Center, marketing campaign creator and itinerary builder.
• The Dream Vacations/CruiseOne training program became the first premier agency to earn CLIA elective credits.
• Cruises.com, CruisesOnly and Cheap Cruises launched an industry-first points-based Rewards program.
• Villas of Distinction rolled out advisor branded marketing tools.
• Resort for a Day expanded its resort day pass offerings to more than 35 ports of call.

As demand for leisure travel remains strong, World Travel Holdings continues to focus on delivering personalized vacation experiences while investing in the people, technology and partnerships that drive long-term growth.

For the complete 2026 Travel Agency Power List, visit https://www.travelweekly.com/Power-List-2026.

About World Travel Holdings

World Travel Holdings is one of the nation’s largest cruise agencies and an award-winning leisure travel company with a portfolio of nearly 40 travel brands. Through its owned brands and private-label partnerships with leading travel providers—including nearly every major U.S. airline, top hotel brands and prominent corporations—the company sells cruises, villas, resort vacations, resort day passes and luxury travel services. World Travel Holdings also operates a top-rated travel agency franchise and has a global presence, including a United Kingdom division operating multiple cruise brands. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more information, visit WorldTravelHoldings.com.

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LONDON, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BB Energy secures three additional crude oil cargos from the Republic of South Sudan.

BB Energy is pleased to announce that it has been awarded three additional crude oil cargoes by the Republic of South Sudan, scheduled for delivery in August, September and November 2026.

In consideration of these awards, BB Energy has agreed to relax the existing injunction restrictions that had prevented the Republic of South Sudan from accepting advance payments for crude oil cargoes. The relaxation of the injunction will remain in effect until the end of November 2026.

Jas Grewall, Head of Business Development at BB Energy, said: “We thank the Republic of South Sudan for its positive commercial engagement, in particular to Minister of Finance, Hon. Kuol Daniel Ayulo, First Undersecretary of Finance, Hon. Malual Tap Dieu and Under Secretary of Petroleum, Hon. Dr. Santino Ayuel Longar. We look forward to a continuing commercial relationship and to fully resolving this matter”.

This multi-party legal issue was resolved through constructive discussions with RSS and the other market participants involved.

The three cargoes will assist in paying down the amount outstanding to BB Energy, and each of BB Energy and the Republic of South Sudan is committed to negotiating a long-term solution for the full balance over the coming months.

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BERLIN and MUNICH, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Registration for IAA MOBILITY 2027 is officially open. Interest from the international mobility sector hits record-breaking demand even before the regular registration period started. More than 100 companies have pre-registered as rebookers. As a result, over a year ahead of the event (scheduled for September 7–12, 2027), 53 percent of the total space used at IAA 2025 (both downtown and at the exhibition center) has already been reserved.

“The high volume of already registered rebookers shows that our hybrid concept is hitting the mark,” says VDA Managing Director Jürgen Mindel. “This lays the groundwork for IAA MOBILITY to further expand its role as the world’s leading platform for mobility, sustainability, and tech.”

High-Profile Exhibitors Across All Sectors

Pre-registered companies include AUDI, AUMOVIO, BMW, CATL, Changan Automobile, CUPRA, Ford, GAC, Google, Horizon Robotics, Horse Powertrain, Hyundai Motors, Mahle, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Porsche, Riese & Müller, SAP, Schaeffler Technologies, smart, Sonatus, VW, XPENG, and ZF.

Mathias Geisen, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG, emphasizes: “As the inventors of the automobile, we have been shaping mobility for 140 years – so participating in IAA MOBILITY is a core part of our DNA.”

“Our greatest success at IAA MOBILITY was proving that premium e-bikes and cargo bikes belong on equal footing at a mobility show – an event traditionally dominated by the automotive industry,” says Dr. Sandra Wolf, CEO of bicycle manufacturer Riese & Müller.

“IAA MOBILITY 2025 was a fantastic experience for Schaeffler. Direct dialogue with our customers provided vital insights and solidified the strong partnerships we’ve built,” says Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis at the Schaeffler Group.

High Exhibitor Satisfaction in 2025

The popularity of IAA MOBILITY is also reflected in an increased recommendation rate among exhibitors. Eighty-three percent of surveyed exhibitors stated they would “definitely” or “likely” recommend participating in IAA MOBILITY to other exhibitors (up from 72 percent in 2023).

“As organizers, we see this highly positive trend as a complete validation of our conceptual strategy. In terms of overall satisfaction, IAA MOBILITY 2025 received a 96 percent positive rating from exhibitors. This means our exhibitors rated their participation in Munich as ‘excellent,’ ‘very good,’ or ‘good,’” says VDA Managing Director Jürgen Mindel.

Strong Performance in 2025 – and Long-Term Stability Until 2031

At IAA MOBILITY 2025, 750 exhibitors from 37 countries showcased their products and innovations, featuring over 350 world premieres and product launches. International exhibitors accounted for 57 percent of the total, with the largest contingents coming from China, South Korea, Austria, Italy, and the US. This strong international presence was also mirrored by the attendees, with international visitors accounting for roughly 24 percent of the total crowd.

Furthermore, IAA MOBILITY is set to remain in Munich until at least 2031. The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and Messe München have extended their successful partnership until 2031.

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LAS VEGAS, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The BSA-AML Compliance Group is excited to share an early preview of the agenda for the Annual BSA/AML Gaming Conference, the most respected and comprehensive anti-money laundering compliance event for the gaming sector. The 2026 conference will be held at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas from September 14–17, opening with a dedicated “Fundamentals Day” on Monday, September 14 for newer professionals and those seeking a refresher in core BSA/AML principles, followed by the main conference program on September 15–17.

Senior Government Officials to Share their Insights

This year’s conference will once again feature a strong government presence, giving attendees direct access to the agencies at the front lines of financial crime enforcement, regulation, and policy. Participating federal agencies will include:

• The U.S. Department of the Treasury
  
  
  
  
• The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
  
  
  
  
• IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI)
  
  
  
  
• IRS Small Business/Self-Employed Division (SB/SE) – BSA Examiners
  
  
  
  
• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  
  
  
  
• The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

BSA Examiners and FinCEN will participate in the “Recent Trends and Focus of IRS Examinations and FinCEN Investigations” session. State gaming regulators will also be attending and participating, including the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Additional government and expert speakers will be announced in the weeks ahead.

Agenda Preview

While the full agenda is still being finalized, attendees can expect an early look at sessions on the following topics:

• Hot Topics in BSA/AML Compliance
  
  
  
  
• Law Enforcement Panel: What Criminal Agencies Are Seeing, and What You Should Know
  
  
  
  
• Recent Enforcement Actions — Casino and Non-Casino
  
  
  
  
• OFAC Sanctions Enforcement Issues
  
  
  
  
• State and Tribal AML Enforcement and Compliance
  
  
  
  
• Prediction Markets: What’s Happening, and How It Affects Your BSA/AML Compliance Program
  
  
  
  
• New FinCEN Proposals for AML Program Requirements
  
  
  
  
• Back-of-House AML Investigation Issues
  
  
  
  
• Emerging Technology: Artificial Intelligence and BSA/AML Compliance
  
  
  
  
• Recent Trends and Focus of IRS Examinations and FinCEN Investigations
  
  
  
  
• The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s National Money Laundering Risk Assessment

More sessions will be added as the agenda is finalized.

Last year, more than 560 attendees from 40 states, six foreign countries, dozens of Native American tribes, and over 160 gaming entities attended, with overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding speaker access, practical insights, and networking.

“This year’s agenda reflects the issues compliance professionals are dealing with right now — from prediction markets and new FinCEN proposals to sanctions enforcement and law enforcement trends,” said Jim Dowling, Co-Founder of the BSA-AML Compliance Group. “With participation from the Treasury Department, FinCEN, IRS-CI, IRS SB/SE, the FBI, and DHS, along with gaming regulators from Nevada and New Jersey — and more announcements on the way — this year’s conference is shaping up to be our strongest program yet.”

To register for the 2026 conference, visit: https://bsaamlgamingconference.com

Kinectify, Inc., the leading provider of compliance technology for the gaming industry, is the exclusive Diamond Sponsor for the BSA/AML Gaming Conference. For more information about Kinectify, please visit https://www.kinectify.com

About the BSA-AML Compliance Group

The BSA-AML Compliance Group provides the gaming industry, FinTech companies, emerging payments companies, and financial institutions with expert-led training and education in anti-money laundering, sanctions compliance, and illicit finance prevention.

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Coordinated Launch Includes August Demo Release, CryptoBoxers Roadmap, Community Memberships, Online Store, Independent Artist Initiative, and Community Funding Campaign

ATLANTA, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of National Video Game Day, PlayChange.io has announced Round One, a major launch event introducing the next phase of its athlete-owned gaming ecosystem.

Founded by CEO Andrew Gilliam, PlayChange.io merges sports, blockchain, artificial intelligence, digital commerce, and community engagement into one futuristic platform. Rather than launching a single game, Round One activates the first phase of a broader ecosystem designed to connect athletes, creators, musicians, and gamers in the future of sports entertainment.

As part of Round One, PlayChange announced that its first public playable demo will be released in August, giving players their first opportunity to experience the PlayChange platform and begin exploring the growing CryptoBoxers universe. Round One also marks the activation of several core features that represent the beginning of PlayChange’s long-term business model.

Beginning this month, PlayChange will officially launch Community Memberships, the official PlayChange and Professional Athlete Merchandise Store, partnering with an ad agency for monetization of the platform, and a community funding campaign with an initial goal of $100,000 to support development, athlete onboarding, platform expansion, and future sports titles.

As part of the National Video Game Day celebration, every new PlayChange subscriber during the Round One campaign will receive an exclusive digital Founder Pack containing behind-the-scenes development content, concept artwork, early previews of future titles, exclusive digital collectibles, and priority access to upcoming announcements.

PlayChange also announced the opening of its Independent Artist Initiative, inviting musicians worldwide to submit original music for consideration in CryptoBoxers, future PlayChange games, official trailers, and curated soundtrack releases.

“Starting this company from nothing and reaching the point where we’re activating our first internal revenue streams is incredibly rewarding,” said Tanya Hughes, Chief Financial Officer of PlayChange.io. “Round One represents much more than launching features. It represents the beginning of a scalable business we’ve built from the ground up. As we continue executing our roadmap, we look forward to working alongside strategic angel investors and partners who believe in building long-term value. The systems we’ve created are designed to expand beyond one title and support multiple athlete-owned characters and games in the years ahead.”

Artificial intelligence continues to play a significant role in PlayChange’s development strategy, allowing the company to accelerate production while continually improving player experiences.

“The August demo is the ground floor of what we’re building,” notes Syed Taha Rizvi, Head of AI Technology at PlayChange.io. “Our initial release is being built in Unity, allowing us to rapidly test gameplay systems, online services, and community features with real users. As our technology roadmap advances, we intend to transition future development toward Unreal Engine to support the premium-quality visual and gameplay experiences we envision. Alongside the demo, players will be able to explore our online store, support professional athletes through merchandise purchases, connect within our growing community, and preview many of the systems already under development.”

The company’s flagship title, CryptoBoxers: Round 1, remains on schedule for release during the fourth quarter of 2026. CryptoBoxers is PlayChange’s original sports gaming title and the first major proof point for the company’s athlete-owned gaming model.

Originally conceived by Gilliam as an early blockchain-based boxing game prototype in 2019, CryptoBoxers has evolved into an immersive fantasy boxing experience designed to connect gamers, professional athletes, digital collectibles, artificial intelligence, and community participation within one interactive ecosystem. The game shifts the traditional sports gaming model by positioning athletes as long-term participants in the value they help create, while giving players new ways to engage, compete, collect, and participate in the expanding PlayChange platform.

“Our vision has never been to simply build another boxing game,” cites Andrew Gilliam, Founder and CEO of PlayChange.io. “We’re building an infrastructure that allows athletes to own more of the value they create while giving fans entirely new ways to participate. CryptoBoxers is our first proof point, but the long-term vision is a platform supporting multiple sports, communities, and creators under one ecosystem.”

PlayChange believes Round One is not simply the launch of new features. It is the beginning of a new chapter where athletes, creators, investors, and gamers collectively help shape the future of sports gaming.

To register for the upcoming demo, access premium features, or learn more about Round One, visit https://playchange.io/signup.

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Years of peer-reviewed safety research position cbdMD’s broad spectrum CBD for a new era of evidence-based, clinically supported wellness.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD), one of the nation’s most recognized and trusted hemp-derived wellness companies, today announced the completion of a self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) determination supporting the safe consumption of up to 200 mg per day of cannabidiol (CBD), as delivered in the Company’s proprietary broad spectrum hemp extract, in healthy adults, addressing one of the most common questions in the category of how much CBD is safe to consume per day.

The self-affirmed GRAS determination represents the culmination of years of scientific investment by cbdMD to establish a comprehensive body of evidence supporting the safety of its broad spectrum CBD products. Over the past several years, the Company has worked to develop a substantial dossier of safety data, including studies conducted in rodents, healthy human volunteers, and canines, designed to characterize the safety profile of its broad spectrum CBD formulations. This research has been published in the peer-reviewed scientific literature, spanning toxicology, genotoxicity, human tolerability, and companion-animal studies, a depth of published evidence that distinguishes cbdMD within the hemp-derived CBD category.

This extensive body of evidence was assembled through a rigorous scientific program that evaluated multiple aspects of safety across relevant preclinical and clinical models. The resulting safety dossier forms the foundation of the Company’s self-affirmed GRAS conclusion, which supports the intended use of cbdMD’s broad spectrum CBD products at a daily intake of up to 200 mg for healthy adults. The determination was made by an independent panel of expert toxicologists following a review of the available scientific literature on the safety of cannabidiol.

“The completion of our self-affirmed GRAS determination for the CBD contained in our proprietary broad spectrum blend marks a significant scientific and regulatory milestone for cbdMD,” said Ronan Kennedy, CEO of cbdMD. “We have invested for years in building a robust portfolio of safety data because we believe consumers, healthcare professionals, and industry stakeholders deserve products supported by high-quality science. This achievement reflects our longstanding commitment to product quality, transparency, and scientific rigor.”

The determination lands at a pivotal moment for the category. In 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Substance Access Beneficiary Engagement Incentive, a first-of-its-kind initiative under which participating care organizations may offer eligible patients physician-guided access to non-intoxicating, third-party-tested hemp-derived CBD, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration signaled enforcement discretion for orally administered CBD products meeting dietary-supplement standards in that context. As policymakers move to bring evidence-based CBD into mainstream care, cbdMD’s published safety science reflects the standards this new era demands.

The safety substantiation also supports cbdMD’s ability to develop and position products across a range of formats and use occasions, from daily wellness to targeted active-lifestyle and recovery applications, and to serve both direct-to-consumer and healthcare-oriented channels. By establishing a science-backed daily intake ceiling, the determination gives clinicians, retail partners, and consumers a clear reference point for confident, consistent use across the Company’s broad spectrum product line.

The Company believes this milestone further demonstrates its leadership in advancing science-based standards for hemp-derived wellness products and reinforces its commitment to supporting consumer confidence through rigorous research and responsible product development.

cbdMD’s Published Safety Research

cbdMD’s contributions to the peer-reviewed scientific literature on cannabinoid safety span several study types and species. They include subchronic oral toxicity and genotoxicity assessments of the Company’s cannabis extract (Tallon et al., 2023, Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology); and Tallon et al., 2025, Pharmaceutical Biology); pharmacokinetic and tissue-accumulation research (Child & Tallon, 2022, Nutrients); a double-blind, randomized controlled trial of tolerability in healthy adults (Mastrofini et al., 2024, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition); and a double-blind, placebo-controlled study in dogs (Talsma et al., 2024, Frontiers in Veterinary Science). These studies were sponsored by cbdMD, Inc. and were conducted in collaboration with independent research organizations, academic investigators, and accredited laboratories.

About cbdMD, Inc.

cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD) is a leading wellness company offering a comprehensive line of U.S.-produced, hemp-derived cannabinoid products, including CBD, CBG, CBN, and more. Its brands include cbdMD, one of the most trusted and recognized CBD brands in the United States; Bluebird Botanicals; Paw CBD, one of the most recognized CBD brands for pets; ATRx Labs functional mushroom supplements; and Oasis, a hemp-derived THC social beverage line. The Company is committed to quality, innovation, science, and transparency, with products distributed both online and through retail partners across the United States. To learn more, please visit www.cbdmd.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “expect,” “will,” “believe,” “designed to,” “anticipate,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the product’s attributes and regulatory compliance and CBD safety and efficacy determinations. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including evolving federal and state regulation of hemp-derived THC products, that could cause actual results to differ materially, including those described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement except as required by law.

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cbdMD, Inc.

Ronan Kennedy

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

IR@cbdmd.com

(704) 445-3064

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