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July 27, 2026 1:08 pm

Cosmos Health Advances Its Technology-Driven Transformation with an AI-Enabled Subscription Platform Across B2C and B2B Channels

Digital subscription platform brings together the Company’s proprietary consumer health products across consumer (B2C) and corporate (B2B) channels
Customers can begin through one of three paths: a free nutritionist consultation, an AI-powered assistant, or building their own package
Corporate offering supports employee wellness programs and corporate gifting through multi-recipient management, tiered volume pricing, centralized billing, and dedicated account management
Future platform enhancements are expected to include AI-driven personalization and the potential integration of at-home testing and diagnostic kits
Platform builds on the U.S. subscription launch of NOOR Collagen, which has delivered an early repeat purchase rate above 60%

CHICAGO, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cosmos Health Inc. (“Cosmos Health” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:COSM), a diversified, vertically integrated global healthcare group, today announced that it is actively developing a flexible, technology-driven subscription platform for its consumer health products, representing a significant step in the Company’s broader technology-driven transformation.

Designed around customer choice, the platform will allow customers to begin with a free consultation with a nutritionist, engage with an AI-powered assistant, or select products and build their own package. Based on each customer’s health and wellness goals, the platform will assemble a personalized package consisting primarily of Cosmos Health’s proprietary products, supplemented where appropriate with third-party products to address broader customer needs.

The platform is being designed to support multiple purchasing models, including consumer subscriptions (B2C) at the customer’s preferred frequency; corporate subscriptions (B2B) for employee wellness programs and corporate gifting, with multi-recipient management, tiered volume pricing, centralized billing, and dedicated account management; and one-time or gift purchases that may convert into ongoing subscriptions.

Recurring and one-time payments are expected to be processed through a secure, integrated checkout, with invoicing available for corporate accounts.

Over time, the Company intends to enhance the platform with AI-driven personalization that refines recommendations based on customer data and preferences. Cosmos Health also plans to explore the integration of at-home testing and diagnostic kits, which could allow subscriptions to be informed by individualized health insights.

The platform builds on the subscription model launched in the United States with NOOR Collagen, which has delivered encouraging early results, including a repeat purchase rate above 60%. The Company intends to expand the platform into international markets as it advances its strategy of building a scalable, technology-enabled, recurring-revenue business.

Greg Siokas, CEO of Cosmos Health, stated: “We are building a subscription platform designed to meet customers wherever they are—whether they are individual consumers, corporate clients, or one-time buyers—and turn each interaction into a lasting relationship. By combining personalized guidance with technology, and over time AI-driven personalization and diagnostic insights, we intend to deliver a differentiated consumer health experience while building the predictable, recurring revenue that creates long-term value for our shareholders.”

About Cosmos Health Inc.
Cosmos Health Inc. (Nasdaq:COSM), incorporated in 2009 in Nevada, is a diversified, vertically integrated global healthcare group. The Company owns a portfolio of proprietary pharmaceutical and nutraceutical brands, including Sky Premium Life®, Mediterranation®, bio-bebe®, C-Sept® and C-Scrub®. Through its subsidiary Cana Laboratories S.A., licensed under European Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and certified by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), it manufactures pharmaceuticals, food supplements, cosmetics, biocides, and medical devices within the European Union. Cosmos Health also distributes a broad line of pharmaceuticals and parapharmaceuticals, including branded generics and OTC medications, to retail pharmacies and wholesale distributors through its subsidiaries in Greece and the UK. Furthermore, the Company has established R&D partnerships targeting major health disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and cancer, enhanced by artificial intelligence drug repurposing technologies, and focuses on the R&D of novel patented nutraceuticals, specialized root extracts, proprietary complex generics, and innovative OTC products. Cosmos Health has also entered the telehealth space through the acquisition of ZipDoctor, Inc., based in Texas, USA. With a global distribution platform, the Company is currently expanding throughout Europe, Asia, and North America, and has offices and distribution centers in Thessaloniki and Athens, Greece, and in Harlow, UK. More information is available at www.cosmoshealthinc.com, www.skypremiumlife.com, www.cana.gr, www.zipdoctor.co, www.cloudscreen.gr, as well as LinkedIn and X.

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July 27, 2026 1:03 pm

Alliance Entertainment Unveils Masters of the Universe SteelBook® Artwork and Announces Surprise Limited Project Hail Mary Restock at San Diego Comic-Con 2026

Devon Downs joins Scanavo SteelBook® panel as Alliance reveals new Masters of the Universe artwork and provides Comic-Con attendees first access to additional Project Hail Mary inventory

PLANTATION, Fla., July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT), a premier distributor and omnichannel fulfillment partner to the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry, today announced the public debut of the Masters of the Universe SteelBook^® artwork — available on Amazon and releasing this Fall — and the release of an additional 5,000 units of the previously sold-out Project Hail Mary Amazon Exclusive Limited Edition Collector’s SteelBook^® during a Scanavo-hosted panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 featuring Alliance Home Entertainment Creative Director Devon Downs.

During the panel, Downs highlighted the creative mastery behind key SteelBook^® releases distributed by Alliance, including two Amazon MGM releases: the Project Hail Mary Exclusive SteelBook^® and Masters of the Universe. The presentation gave attendees a first look at the Masters of the Universe SteelBook^® artwork, reinforcing Alliance’s focus on premium packaging, collector-driven editions, and physical media experiences designed for fans. Masters of the Universe is now available widely for pre-order at Amazon.

“Collectors are responding to editions that feel intentional, distinctive, and connected to the worlds they love,” said Devon Downs, Creative Director for Alliance Home Entertainment. “SteelBook^® packaging gives us a powerful creative canvas, and titles like Project Hail Mary and Masters of the Universe show how artwork, packaging, and fan enthusiasm can come together to create something that feels truly collectible.”

A highlight of the event was the surprise announcement that Alliance had secured an additional 5,000 units of the previously sold-out Project Hail Mary Amazon Exclusive Limited-Edition Collector’s SteelBook^® for pre-order. The initial inventory sold within 72 hours, underscoring strong demand among SteelBook^® collectors and science fiction fans. Developed closely with the film’s creators, directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the artwork extends the creative excellence of the film into a premium format for viewing and ownership. Panel attendees received the first opportunity to reserve the newly released inventory, giving collectors a second chance to pre-order ahead of its early Q4 release. Fans responded immediately, with these additional units sold out the same day as the panel.

“From the beginning, our goal with Project Hail Mary was to create a collector experience that reflected the creativity and ambition of the film itself,” said Downs. “Working closely with the filmmakers, we developed artwork that extends the film’s visual identity into a premium SteelBook^® edition designed for viewing and ownership. When the initial inventory sold out almost immediately, it was clear there was significant collector demand. Making these additional 5,000 units available gives fans a second opportunity to pre-order this special edition ahead of its early Q4 release.”

The Scanavo panel also explored the continued evolution of SteelBook^® collecting, the role of premium packaging in fandom culture, and the importance of exclusive editions for collectors seeking differentiated entertainment products.

Alliance continues to expand its portfolio of exclusive and premium home entertainment releases through partnerships with leading studios, retailers, and licensors, delivering collectible editions that combine compelling content, distinctive packaging, and long-term value for fans. The strong response to Project Hail Mary, coupled with the first public unveiling of the Masters of the Universe SteelBook^® artwork, highlights growing consumer demand for premium physical media editions that combine exclusive content, distinctive packaging, and deep engagement with major entertainment franchises.

About Alliance Entertainment

Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT) is a premier distributor and fulfillment partner for the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry. With more than 340,000 unique in-stock SKUs — including over 57,300 exclusive titles across compact discs, vinyl LPs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games — Alliance offers the largest selection of physical media in the market. Our vast catalog also includes licensed merchandise, toys, retro gaming products, and collectibles, serving over 35,000 retail locations and powering e-commerce fulfillment for leading retailers. Alliance also owns and operates proprietary collectibles brands, including Handmade by Robots™, a stylized vinyl figure line featuring licensed characters from leading entertainment franchises, and Alliance Authentic™, a premium platform for authentic, certified, and individually numbered entertainment collectibles. In addition, Alliance operates Endstate Authentic, a dedicated NFC-enabled authentication and digital product identity platform supporting authenticated collectibles, resale, and brand protection. Leveraging decades of operational expertise, exclusive sourcing relationships, and a capital-light, scalable infrastructure, Alliance connects fans and collectors to the products, franchises, and experiences they value across formats and generations. For more information, visit www.aent.com.

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These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Alliance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to the anticipated growth rates and market opportunities; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability of Alliance to execute its business model, including market acceptance of its systems and related services; Alliance’s reliance on a concentration of suppliers for its products and services; increases in Alliance’s costs, disruption of supply, or shortage of products and materials; Alliance’s dependence on a concentration of customers, and failure to add new customers or expand sales to Alliance’s existing customers; increased Alliance inventory and risk of obsolescence; Alliance’s significant amount of indebtedness; our ability to refinance our existing indebtedness; our ability to continue as a going concern absent access to sources of liquidity; risks and failure by Alliance to meet the covenant requirements of its revolving credit facility, including a fixed charge coverage ratio; risks that a breach of the revolving credit facility, including Alliance’s recent breach of the covenant requirements, could result in the lender declaring a default and that the full outstanding amount under the revolving credit facility could be immediately due in full, which would have severe adverse consequences for the Company; known or future litigation and regulatory enforcement risks, including the diversion of time and attention and the additional costs and demands on Alliance’s resources; Alliance’s business being adversely affected by increased inflation, higher interest rates and other adverse economic, business, and/or competitive factors; geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations; risk that the COVID-19 pandemic, and local, state, and federal responses to addressing the pandemic may have an adverse effect on our business operations, as well as our financial condition and results of operations; substantial regulations, which are evolving, and unfavorable changes or failure by Alliance to comply with these regulations; product liability claims, which could harm Alliance’s financial condition and liquidity if Alliance is not able to successfully defend or insure against such claims; availability of additional capital to support business growth; and the inability of Alliance to develop and maintain effective internal controls.

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July 27, 2026 1:03 pm

JetBlue Introduces a Simple, Intuitive Way to Shop for Flights as It Prepares for First-Class Launch

JetBlue Introduces a Simple, Intuitive Way to Shop for Flights as It Prepares for First-Class Launch

JetBlue plans to simplify its fare options and better highlight its suite of experiences – from Main to Mint® – when customers search for flights

Changes set the stage for the addition of JetBlue’s new domestic first-class experience, BlueFirst™

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced a simpler, more intuitive way for customers to shop for flights, making it easier to compare available onboard experiences and select a fare option that aligns with the customer’s preferences.

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Rolling out in the coming days, customers will first choose from one of the airline’s four onboard experiences, Main, EvenMore^®, BlueFirst™ or Mint^®, which define their seating area, onboard amenities and service. Customers then will select one of up to three fare options within that experience, offering flexibility to match different travel needs and budgets.

The updated shopping experience sets the stage for the introduction of BlueFirst, JetBlue’s new domestic first-class experience, which will begin rolling out later this year. JetBlue selected the name BlueFirst to help make it instantly recognizable and understandable to customers interested in a domestic first-class experience as the airline builds awareness that it will begin offering this additional premium option.

“With the introduction of BlueFirst and our recently improved EvenMore experience, we want to make sure customers can easily find the JetBlue experiences they are looking for,” said Marty St. George, president of JetBlue. “In two simple clicks, customers will be able to book what’s right for them. First, the onboard experience, and then the fare option depending on their preferences around seat selection and refundability.”

Four Experiences. Three Fare Options.

As part of this transition, JetBlue’s Core experience will be renamed Main, aligning with terminology that is familiar to customers with a JetBlue experience they know and love at every seat.

Choose Your Experience

Main

JetBlue’s signature onboard experience, featuring caring service, free high-speed Fly-Fi®, seatback entertainment with live TV, complimentary snacks and drinks.
EvenMore®

JetBlue’s premium-economy experience featuring extra legroom, priority security where available, early boarding, dedicated overhead bin space and additional onboard perks.
BlueFirst™

JetBlue’s new domestic first-class experience, starting to roll out later this year across the airline’s non-Mint aircraft and routes.
Mint®

JetBlue’s award-winning premium experience, featuring lie-flat seating, curated dining and elevated service on select routes.

Choose Your Fare Option

Within each experience, customers choose one of up to three fare options based on the level of flexibility they want.

Base (branded as Main Base, EvenMore Base, or BlueFirst Base)

JetBlue’s lowest available fare for customers primarily focused on price. Seat selection is not included with Base fares. Cancellations receive Travel credit, less any applicable fee.
Standard (branded as Main, EvenMore, BlueFirst, or Mint)

JetBlue’s most popular fare option, including seat selection, no change fees and Travel credit for eligible cancellations.
Flex (branded as Main Flex, EvenMore Flex, BlueFirst Flex, or Mint Flex)

JetBlue’s most flexible fare option, including seat selection, no change fees and a refund to the original form of payment for eligible cancellations.

*Base fares are not available in Mint.

Looking Ahead

Customers can learn more about the update to JetBlue’s fares at https://www.jetblue.com/flying-with-us/fares-simplified. The new fare options will become available in the coming days. TrueBlue Mosaics and JetBlue cardholders will continue to enjoy the same benefits. Customers who have already booked travel under JetBlue’s current fare offerings will continue to receive the benefits under the terms associated with the fare they originally purchased. More details on BlueFirst and available fares will be shared later this year.

About JetBlue

JetBlue is New York’s Hometown Airline^® and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers to more than 100 cities throughout the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and Europe. For more information and the best fares, visit jetblue.com.

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July 27, 2026 1:01 pm

Oportun Launches New Set & Save™ Smart Bills Feature to Help Members Stay Ahead of Recurring Expenses

Smart Bills with intelligent bill detection can identify routine bills and automatically help members save toward upcoming payments

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT), a mission-driven financial services company, today announced the launch of Smart Bills, a new AI-powered feature designed to help members of its Set & Save product prepare for ongoing bills and expenses. Smart Bills help members automatically set aside money for regular bills like rent, utilities, insurance, or subscriptions giving them greater confidence and control over their financial routines.

Smart Bills uses artificial intelligence to understand a member’s financial habits and automatically set aside “safe-to-save” amounts for bills before they are due. Intelligent bill detection can identify expenses members may want to add to Smart Bills. Members always remain in full control of their money and can set savings limits, pause savings, or withdraw funds at any time.

The top recurring monthly bills added to the tool by these members have been car payments, rent, and utilities, in that order. The first Smart Bills users have already saved over $14M, and on average, members using Smart Bills have saved 48% more per month than those using Set & Save alone.

“Set & Save makes it easier for people to build healthy financial habits in a way that works for their everyday lives,” said Annie Ma, Oportun Head of Savings. “With Smart Bills, we’re helping members connect their savings to recurring priority expenses, so they can better budget, plan ahead, and feel more prepared for the moments when bills are due.”

About Set & Save

Named the #1 savings app for 2024 and 2025 by Bankrate, Set & Save helps members automatically set aside money for an unlimited number of savings goals. Using artificial intelligence (AI), its smart savings feature learns member income and spending habits to identify and automatically transfer “safe-to-save” funds into a separate savings account. Oportun members have saved more than $12.8 billion in total using Set & Save since 2015, with an average annual savings of $1,800 per member.

About Oportun

Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a mission-driven financial services company that puts its members’ financial goals within reach. With intelligent borrowing, savings, and budgeting capabilities, Oportun empowers members with the confidence to build a better financial future. Since inception, Oportun has provided more than $22.2 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its members more than $2.5 billion in interest and fees, and helped its members save an average of more than $1,800 annually. For more information, visit Oportun.com.

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Investor Contact
Dorian Hare
(650) 590-4323
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July 27, 2026 12:49 pm

Waste Connections Announces Senior Notes Offering

Waste Connections Announces Senior Notes Offering

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) announced today that it plans to proceed, subject to market and other conditions, to offer two series of Canadian dollar-denominated senior notes due 2033 and 2036, respectively (the “Notes”), in an underwritten public offering in the U.S. and by way of private placement in each of the provinces of Canada (the “Offering”). The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Company. Waste Connections intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering, together with cash on hand, to repay a portion of the Canadian dollar-denominated borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit facility provided under its credit agreement.

CIBC Capital Markets, Scotiabank, and TD Securities are acting as joint book-running managers and underwriters for the Offering. The Offering will be made in the United States pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 24, 2024 (the “Registration Statement”), and on a private placement basis in Canada to purchasers in each province of Canada under a Canadian offering memorandum (the “Canadian Offering Memorandum”), which includes the Registration Statement. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus for the Offering and, in Canada, the Canadian Offering Memorandum, may be obtained by contacting CIBC World Markets Inc., 161 Bay Street, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 2S8, Attention: Debt Capital Markets, at [email protected] or by telephone at 416-594-8515, Scotia Capital Inc., 40 Temperance Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5H 0B4, Attention: Debt Capital Markets, at [email protected] or by telephone at 416-863-7776, or TD Securities Inc., 222 Bay Street, 7th Floor, Toronto, ON M5K 1A2, Attention: Debt Capital Markets, at [email protected] or by telephone at 416-982-2243. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus for the Offering will also be available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes or any other securities, nor will there be any offer, solicitation or sale of the Notes or any other securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Waste Connections

Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal services, including by rail, along with resource recovery primarily through recycling and renewable fuels generation. The Company serves approximately nine million residential, commercial and industrial customers in mostly exclusive and secondary markets across 46 states in the U.S. and six provinces in Canada. Waste Connections also provides non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment, recovery and disposal services in several basins across the U.S. and Canada, as well as intermodal services for the movement of cargo and solid waste containers in the Pacific Northwest. Waste Connections views its sustainability efforts as integral to its business, with initiatives consistent with its objective of long-term value creation and focused on reducing emissions, increasing resource recovery of both recyclable commodities and clean energy fuels, reducing reliance on off-site disposal for landfill leachate, further improving safety and enhancing employee engagement.

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July 27, 2026 12:33 pm

Datavault AI Signs Dwight “Doc” Gooden as NILX Brand Ambassador

Datavault AI Signs Dwight “Doc” Gooden as NILX Brand Ambassador

The 1985 National League Cy Young winner has committed to create a minimum of 10 original video works for the Company’s name, image, and likeness exchange

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset (‘RWA’) tokenization technologies, today announced that Dwight “Doc” Gooden has signed as a brand ambassador for Datavault NILX, the Company’s name, image and likeness (“NIL”) exchange platform.

Under his services agreement, Gooden has committed to create and deliver a minimum of 10 original video works for the platform, to take part in promotional activity supporting it, and to participate in revenue attributed to that content. Datavault AI will provide platform onboarding and operational support, tracking and attribution of NILX activity generated by Gooden’s content, and revenue share reporting and payment administration.

Gooden reached the major leagues at 19 and was named National League Rookie of the Year in 1984 after striking out 276 batters, a rookie record at the time. The following season he won the pitching Triple Crown, leading the league in wins, earned run average and strikeouts, and became the youngest player ever to win the Cy Young Award. He was a four-time All-Star and threw a no-hitter for the New York Yankees on May 14, 1996. He finished with 194 wins and 2,293 strikeouts across 16 seasons. The Mets have retired his No. 16.

Few single seasons in baseball are recounted as often as Gooden’s 1985, and almost none of that retelling has ever returned anything to him. That is the gap NILX is being built to close. The platform is designed so that an athlete’s audience, and the content that audience actually watches, can be measured, attributed, and paid out rather than licensed once and forgotten. Gooden pitched his entire career before any mechanism of that kind existed, and the Company intends NILX to serve figures outside the collegiate system, where most NIL infrastructure has been aimed to date.

That collegiate market is now substantial. Spending on NIL products and services totaled an estimated $918.0 million in the first year of NIL. Opendorse projects it at $2.75 billion in 2025-26 and $3.15 billion by 2028-29 in its “NIL at Four: Monetizing the New Reality” report published in July 2025. Roughly $995 million of the 2025-26 figure is commercial spending by brands and fans, the segment closest to the work an established public figure performs.

“Doc Gooden’s 1985 is still argued about in bars and on broadcasts 40 years later, and the person it belongs to has never held a position in any of it,” said Nathaniel T. Bradley, CEO of Datavault AI. “Ten original works from him are worth more to this platform than a hundred from someone with no story. We want athletes to hold generatable, auditable stake in what their name, image and likeness generates, and Gooden is the kind of participant who lets us show what that looks like rather than describe it.”

Gooden joins the platform ahead of its commercial launch. Datavault AI has previously stated its intention to bring a NIL exchange to market as part of a group of specialized data exchange platforms, and additional ambassador and content agreements are expected to be announced as the platform advances.

About Datavault AI

Datavault AI™ (NASDAQ: DVLT) leads AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud-based platform delivers comprehensive solutions through its collaborative Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI’s Acoustic Science Division includes WiSA®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound. The Data Science Division harnesses Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization across industries including sports & entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The Information Data Exchange® (IDE) enables Digital Twins and secure NIL licensing, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s customizable technology suite offers AI/ML automation, third-party integration, analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring.

The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, visit www.dvlt.ai. Investor information is available at ir.datavaultsite.com. Technology news and insights are published at dvlt.ai/insights.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI,” the “Company,” “us,” “our,” or “we”) and our industry that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words, such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “goal,” “objective,” “seeks,” “likely” or “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the scope, timing and performance of the services to be provided under the Company’s agreement with Dwight Gooden; the creation and delivery of a minimum of 10 original video works and the audience engagement or revenue that content may generate; the development, timing and commercial launch of the Company’s name, image and likeness exchange platform and the features it is intended to offer; the Company’s intention to serve public figures outside the collegiate system; the expectation that additional ambassador or content agreements will be entered into or announced; and the size, growth and composition of the name, image and likeness market, are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Datavault AI and its management, are inherently uncertain. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these and other forward-looking statements contained herein. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: the risk that the platform is not launched, is delayed, or does not perform as intended; the risk that the contracted works are not delivered, do not attract an audience, or do not generate revenue for either party; risks relating to reliance on individual public figures, including reputational risk and the risk that an agreement is terminated or not renewed; risks relating to evolving federal and state regulation of name, image and likeness rights and of tokenized and digital assets; the risk that third-party market projections prove inaccurate or are not representative of the Company’s addressable market; the availability of financing; changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.

The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Datavault AI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Datavault AI may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Datavault AI’s forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments it may make.

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Within this press release, we reference information and statistics regarding the market for our products, including data from Opendorse’s “NIL at Four: Monetizing the New Reality” report (July 2025). We have obtained some of this information and statistics from various independent third-party sources, including industry publications, market research reports, and other independent sources. Some data and other information contained in this press release are also based on management’s estimates and calculations, which are derived from our review and interpretation of internal surveys and independent sources. Data regarding the industries in which we compete and our market position and market share within these industries are inherently imprecise and are subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties beyond our control, but we believe they generally indicate size, position and market share within this industry. While we believe such information is reliable, we have not independently verified any third-party information. While we believe our internal company research and estimates are reliable, such research and estimates have not been verified by any independent source. In addition, assumptions and estimates of our and our industry’s future performance are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors. These and other factors could cause our future performance to differ materially from our assumptions and estimates. As a result, you should be aware that market, ranking and other similar industry data included in this press release, and estimates and beliefs based on that data, may not be reliable.

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July 27, 2026 12:23 pm

Astronics Corporation Announces Favorable Appeal Ruling on Lufthansa Technik Intellectual Property Case in United Kingdom

Astronics Corporation Announces Favorable Appeal Ruling on Lufthansa Technik Intellectual Property Case in United Kingdom

EAST AURORA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense and other mission critical industries, announced today that a favorable judgment has been issued by the UK appellate court presiding over its long-running patent infringement dispute with Lufthansa Technik AG.

Lufthansa Technik had filed an appeal of the trial court’s February 2025, judgment on damages, and Astronics had filed three appeals. The UK appellate court dismissed in its entirety Lufthansa Technik’s appeal, and granted one of Astronics’ appeals, which will require Lufthansa Technik to make a partial refund to Astronics of damages previously paid, in an amount yet to be determined. Additional amounts may be payable to Astronics for attorney fees associated with certain elements of the case, based on the court’s decision.

Either party may request an appeal of the appellate court’s decision to the UK Supreme Court, though it is uncertain if the Supreme Court will choose to hear any further appeals.

ABOUT ASTRONICS CORPORATION

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world’s aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company’s strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.

For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit Astronics.com.

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July 27, 2026 12:12 pm

WIX INVESTOR ALERT: Class Action Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Wix.com Ltd. Investors – Holzer & Holzer, LLC Encourages Investors With Losses to Contact the Firm

ATLANTA, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A shareholder class action lawsuit has been filed against Wix.com Ltd. (“Wix”) (NASDAQ: WIX). The lawsuit alleges that: (i) Wix had overstated the competitiveness and performance of its AI product offerings relative to those offered by other companies; (ii) Wix had understated the costs associated with developing and promoting its AI product offerings; and (iii) accordingly, Defendants overstated the commercial and financial benefits of Wix’s AI product offerings.

If you purchased Wix shares between February 19, 2025 and May 12, 2026, and experienced a loss on that investment, you are encouraged to discuss your legal rights by contacting Corey D. Holzer, Esq. at [email protected] or Marshall P. Dees, Esq. at [email protected], by toll-free telephone at (888) 508-6832, or by visiting the firm’s website at www.holzerlaw.com/case/wix/ for more information.

The deadline to ask the court to be appointed lead plaintiff in the case is September 22, 2026.

Holzer & Holzer, LLC, an ISS top rated securities litigation law firm for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025, dedicates its practice to vigorous representation of shareholders and investors in litigation nationwide, including shareholder class action and derivative litigation. Since its founding in 2000, Holzer & Holzer attorneys have played critical roles in recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders victimized by fraud and other corporate misconduct. More information about the firm is available through its website, www.holzerlaw.com, and upon request from the firm. Holzer & Holzer, LLC has paid for the dissemination of this promotional communication, and Corey Holzer is the attorney responsible for its content.

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July 27, 2026 12:10 pm

Ascent Industries Sets Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call for August 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET

Ascent Industries Sets Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call for August 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Ascent Industries Co. (Nasdaq: ACNT) (“Ascent” or the “Company”), a specialty chemicals platform focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions, will hold a conference call on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The results will be reported in a press release prior to the conference call.

Ascent management will host the conference call, followed by a question and answer period.

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time

Webcast Registration Link: Here

Dial-in Link: Here

To access the call by phone, please register via the live call registration link above and you will be provided with dial-in instructions and details. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Investor Relations at 1-630-884-9181.

The conference call will also be broadcast live and available for replay via the webcast registration link above or here. The webcast will be archived for one year in the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.ascentco.com.

About Ascent Industries Co.

Ascent Industries Co. (Nasdaq: ACNT) is a specialty chemicals platform focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. For more information about Ascent, please visit its website at www.ascentco.com.

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July 27, 2026 12:00 pm

Datavault AI Appoints Ronald M. Goldstein to Lead Professional Sports Licensing

Datavault AI Appoints Ronald M. Goldstein to Lead Professional Sports Licensing

Goldstein will direct professional sports and legacy athlete licensing programs on the Company’s NIL Vault (NILv)

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset (‘RWA’) tokenization technologies, today announced the advancement of its NIL debit card capability in connection with its embedded banking and payments arrangement with Fiserv, Inc., and the appointment of Ronald M. Goldstein to lead professional sports licensing. Goldstein has begun officially licensing assets through the Company’s NIL Vault (NILv) initiative.

This announcement builds on Fiserv’s July 21, 2026 release, which states that Fiserv will serve as the embedded financial services and payments provider for Datavault AI, enabling payment wallets and associated debit cards on the Company’s planned NIL exchange platform. The wallets and cards are intended to give participating athletes a way to receive, manage and access funds earned through sponsor relationships.

Goldstein is an executive legal strategist, licensing professional and senior business advisor with more than 35 years of experience in legal, regulatory, licensing, commercial and operational matters. His expertise includes sports marketing and athlete representation, sponsorships, endorsements and NIL, licensing and intellectual property protection and commercialization, corporate and strategic partnerships, and global relationship management. Goldstein has built relationships with professional athletes, entertainers, public figures, executives, global brands, legal professionals and agency representatives in the United States and internationally.

In his new role, Goldstein will direct the Company’s professional sports licensing activity and the structuring of officially licensed programs on the NIL Vault.

“With Ron Goldstein now leading professional sports licensing, we are accelerating value creation for current athletes and historic legacies alike,” said Nathaniel T. Bradley, CEO of Datavault AI. “Ron has already begun advancing official licensing on our NIL Vault, including the Josh Gibson, Roberto Clemente and Yogi Berra initiatives.”

“Ron brings decades of proven success structuring commercial agreements, protecting intellectual property, and commercializing assets across sports and entertainment,” said Robert Dromerhauser of Datavault AI. “His leadership, network and judgment will be instrumental as we scale the NIL Vault, integrate debit card functionality, and execute licensing opportunities.”

About Datavault AI

Datavault AI™ (NASDAQ: DVLT) leads AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud-based platform delivers comprehensive solutions through its collaborative Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI’s Acoustic Science Division includes WiSA^®, ADIO^®, and Sumerian^® patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound. The Data Science Division harnesses Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization across industries including sports & entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The Information Data Exchange^® (IDE) enables Digital Twins and secure NIL licensing, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s customizable technology suite offers AI/ML automation, third-party integration, analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI,” the “Company,” “us,” “our,” or “we”) and our industry that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words, such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “goal,” “objective,” “seeks,” “likely” or “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the scope and expected contribution of Mr. Goldstein’s role; the Company’s intended structuring of officially licensed professional sports and legacy athlete programs on the NIL Vault (NILv); the planned launch and features of the Company’s NIL exchange platform; the intended availability of payment wallets and associated debit cards enabled by Fiserv and the timing thereof; the advancement of the Company’s NIL debit card capability; and the expected operational, technical and commercial outcomes of the Company’s strategy, are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Datavault AI and its management, are inherently uncertain. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these and other forward-looking statements contained herein. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: the risk that the Company’s NIL exchange platform is delayed, materially modified, or not launched; risks relating to evolving federal and state regulatory frameworks, athletic association rules, and institutional policies applicable to name, image and likeness activity; the risk that the Company does not obtain or maintain the licensing rights, estate approvals, or counterparty authorizations on which its programs depend; risks relating to the integration of third-party banking and payments services and to the performance of third-party providers; the availability of financing; changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.

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