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Faraday Future Announces FF EAI Robotics’ Employee Incentive Plan to Allocate Approximately 25% of Its Outstanding Shares for Stock Options for Its Core Team, Aiming to Establish an Industry-First Partnership Model

Faraday Future Announces FF EAI Robotics’ Employee Incentive Plan to Allocate Approximately 25% of Its Outstanding Shares for Stock Options for Its Core Team, Aiming to Establish an Industry-First Partnership Model

  • The long-term equity incentive plan is designed to align the interests of the core team with FF and its stockholders. FF aims to build the world’s only “One-Brain Multi-Form Multi-Capability” FF EAI Robot World, with Version 2.0 now complete.

  • FF believes it has become the U.S. robotics company with the most complete range of robot forms, the broadest size coverage and the largest number of robot models.

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future,” “FF” or the “Company”), a California-based global Embodied AI (EAI) ecosystem company, today announced a long-term employee equity incentive plan at its robotics subsidiary, FF EAI Robotics Inc. (“FFR”). FF EAI Robotics is allocating approximately 25% of the capitalization of FF EAI Robotics on a fully diluted basis as the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan to provide long-term equity incentives for the Company’s core management team, key leaders, and key employees. The proposed plan is intended to further strengthen FF’s robotics strategy and help FF EAI Robotics establish a partnership model in the robotics industry. Such equity of FFR is not convertible to equity of FFAI.

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Faraday Future Announces FF EAI Robotics’ Employee Incentive Plan to Allocate Approximately 25% of Its Outstanding Shares for Stock Options for Its Core Team, Aiming to Establish an Industry-First Partnership Model

Faraday Future Announces FF EAI Robotics’ Employee Incentive Plan to Allocate Approximately 25% of Its Outstanding Shares for Stock Options for Its Core Team, Aiming to Establish an Industry-First Partnership Model

“The equity incentive plan is intended to create a long-term incentive and value-sharing mechanism,” said YT Jia, Founder and Global CEO of FF. “By linking the core team’s long-term interests to the growth of our robotics business and enterprise value, we aim to align the interests of our team, the Company and our stockholders. We believe this will encourage a partnership mindset, sustained commitment and long-term value creation.”

FF EAI Robot World 2.0 Now Complete with 11 Models and 24 Products

FF aims to build the world’s only “One-Brain Multi-Form Multi-Capability” FF EAI Robot World. Its “Four-Core Full-Stack AI” ecosystem is taking shape, and Robot World 2.0 is complete. Spanning three robot forms, five series, 11 models and 24 products, FF believes its lineup offers the most complete range of robot forms, broadest size coverage and most models of any U.S. robotics company—providing industries and users with an EAI Brain, solutions and data across those forms.

At its 919 FF EAI Robotics “Four-Core Full-Stack AI” Ecosystem New Product Series Launch, FF launched nine EAI Device configurations across two robot forms, three series and five models: FF All-New Futurist, FF Master Mini, FX Aegis Hyper, FX Aegis Mega and FX Aegis Classic Ultra-W. All nine are now available for sale and delivery. FF also launched four Industry Productivity Solutions for K-12 Education, Research, Security and Inspection.

Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan Designed to Maximize Value for FF Stockholders

FF believes the global robotics industry is at a pivotal stage in its transition from technology validation to large-scale commercial deployment. Against this backdrop, the long-term equity incentive plan is intended to help FF EAI Robotics attract, retain and motivate the talent needed to advance FF’s robotics strategy.

Equity incentives are widely used by AI and technology companies to attract and retain key talent and align employees’ long-term interests with those of stockholders. FF believes the plan has four strategic benefits:

First, for FF stockholders, the plan is intended to maximize long-term stockholder value. By linking the core team’s incentives to the growth of the robotics business, FF aims to strengthen operating efficiency and value creation while keeping stockholder interests at the forefront.

Second, for the Company, the plan is expected to strengthen its ability to attract and retain top talent, encourage an entrepreneurial and partnership-oriented culture, and build the team needed to compete in the robotics industry.

Third, for core management, key leaders and key employees, equity incentives would give them an opportunity to share in the long-term value they help create. FF expects this to encourage greater commitment, creativity, and execution.

Finally, for the industry, FF EAI Robotics aims to become the first robotics company to implement a partnership model, offering an example of how long-term talent incentives can strengthen organizational capabilities across the robotics sector.

ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE

Founded in 2014, Faraday Future (FF) is a U.S.-based Physical AI ecosystem company dedicated to reshaping the future of robotics and mobility solutions through AI innovation and technologies. FF focuses on two major product strategies within the Embodied AI (EAI) robotics business: EAI humanoid and bionic robots, and EAI automotive-focused robots. By building a “Four-Core Full-Stack AI” ecosystem comprising the EAI Brain and Developer Platform, EAI Devices, Industry Productivity Solutions and the EAI Data Factory, FF aims to create an evolutionary flywheel: scaled device delivery, data collection and training, continuous evolution of the EAI Brain, stronger product capabilities, and even larger-scale delivery and deployment. Through this flywheel, FF seeks to maximize its commercial value and advance the development of Physical AI.

For more information, please visit Faraday Future’s official website: https://www.ff.com/

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release includes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “propose” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc.’s (the “Company’s”) “Bridge Strategy,” the Company’s growth strategy, FF EAI Robotics Inc.’s 2026 Employee Incentive Plan, including the allocation of 25% of FF EAI Robotics Inc.’s capitalization on a fully diluted basis for long-term equity incentives and the anticipated benefits of the plan, fundraising activities and prospects, the development of markets in which the Company operates or seeks to operate, the production and delivery of the FF 91, the Faraday X (FX) brand, and future compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Important factors that may affect actual results or outcomes include, among others: the ability of FF EAI Robotics Inc. to obtain any required approvals for, finalize and implement the proposed 2026 Employee Incentive Plan; the potential effects of stock option awards on the Company’s ownership interest in FF EAI Robotics Inc.; whether the plan will attract, retain and motivate key personnel or deliver its anticipated benefits; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and improve its liquidity and financial position; the Company’s ability to pay its outstanding obligations, which it currently lacks; the availability of sufficient share capital to meet its current obligations and execute on its strategy; the willingness of convertible debt investors to fund the Company; demand for the Company’s robotics products; the ability of B2B preorder companies to locate customers to purchase our robotics products, on which their nonbinding preorders substantially depend; competition in the robotics industry, which includes companies with far superior experience, funding and name recognition; the ability of the Company to build an EAI education ecosystem that serves both the B2C consumer market and the B2B institutional education market; the acceptance by teachers and students of the Company’s robotics products in the education market; the ability of the Company to expand into additional markets for its robotics products; the Company’s reliance on a single OEM for most of its robotics products; the Company’s reliance on Chinese OEMs for all of its robotics products; the possibility of the federal government banning imports of Chinese robotics products; the Company’s ability to get the planned robotics products to comply with all applicable U.S. rules and regulations; the ability of the robotics OEM to timely supply robotics to the Company; tariff uncertainty for imported products, particularly from China; demand from automobile dealers for robotics products; the Company’s ability to homologate FX vehicles for sale; the Company’s ability to secure the necessary funding to execute on the FX strategy, which is substantial; the Company’s ability to secure an occupancy certificate covering all of its Hanford facility; the Company’s ability to remediate its material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and the risks related to the restatement of previously issued consolidated financial statements; the Company’s limited operating history and the significant barriers to growth it faces; the Company’s history of substantial losses and expectation of continued losses; the success of the Company’s payroll expense reduction plan; the Company’s ability to execute on its plans to develop and market its vehicles and the timing of these development programs; the Company’s estimates of the size of the markets for its vehicles and cost to bring them to market; the rate and degree of market acceptance of the Company’s vehicles; the Company’s ability to cover future warranty claims; the success of other competing manufacturers; the performance and security of the Company’s vehicles; current and potential litigation involving the Company; the Company’s ability to receive funds from, satisfy the conditions precedent of and close on the various financings described elsewhere by the Company; the result of future financing efforts, the failure of any of which could result in the Company seeking protection under the Bankruptcy Code; the Company’s indebtedness; the Company’s ability to use its “at-the-market” program; insurance coverage; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for the Company’s products; potential negative impacts of a reverse stock split; potential cost, headcount and salary reduction actions may not be sufficient or may not achieve the expected results; circumstances outside of the Company’s control, such as natural disasters, climate change, health epidemics, terrorist attacks and civil unrest; risks related to the Company’s operations in China; the success of the Company’s remedial measures taken in response to the Special Committee findings; the Company’s dependence on its suppliers and contract manufacturer; the Company’s ability to develop and protect its technologies; the Company’s ability to protect against cybersecurity risks; the Company’s ability to attract and retain employees; any adverse developments in existing legal proceedings or the initiation of new legal proceedings; and volatility of the Company’s stock price.

You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, filed with the SEC on August 13, 2026; the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, filed with the SEC on May 14, 2026; the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026; and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC.

Investors (English): [email protected]

Investors (Chinese): [email protected]

Media: [email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America California

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Hardware Data Management Manufacturing Technology Human Resources Robotics Finance EV/Electric Vehicles Professional Services Autonomous Driving/Vehicles Artificial Intelligence Other Manufacturing Automotive Software Engineering

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FCPT Announces Acquisition via Sale-Leaseback of an Automotive Service Property for $3.5 Million

FCPT Announces Acquisition via Sale-Leaseback of an Automotive Service Property for $3.5 Million

MILL VALLEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties (“FCPT” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of an automotive service property leased to a national operator for $3.5 million via sale-leaseback. The property is located in a highly trafficked corridor in Kentucky and is corporate-operated under a long term, triple net lease. The transaction was priced at a cap rate in range with previous FCPT transactions.

About FCPT

FCPT, headquartered in Mill Valley, CA, is a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership, acquisition and leasing of restaurant and retail properties. The Company seeks to grow its portfolio by acquiring additional real estate to lease, on a net basis, for use in the restaurant and retail industries. Additional information about FCPT can be found on the website at www.fcpt.com.

Category: Acquisition

Four Corners Property Trust:

Bill Lenehan, 415-965-8031

CEO

Patrick Wernig, 415-965-8038

CFO

KEYWORDS: United States North America California Kentucky

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: REIT Aftermarket Commercial Building & Real Estate Automotive Construction & Property

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Resources Connection to Announce First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results on October 7, 2026

Resources Connection to Announce First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results on October 7, 2026

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Resources Connection, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGP) (the “Company,” “we,” and “our”), a global consulting firm, will announce results of operations for its first quarter ended August 29, 2026 after the close of market on October 7, 2026.

This release will be followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET, October 7, 2026. A live webcast of the call will be available on the “Investor Relations” Events section of the Company’s website. To access the call by phone, please go to this link (registration link), and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time by visiting the RGP Investor Events section of the Company’s website.

ABOUT RGP

RGP (Nasdaq: RGP) has been redefining professional services for 30 years by closing the gap between advice and execution. RGP combines the flexibility of on-demand talent, the rigor of consulting, and the accountability of managed services for faster impact, smarter investment, and lower risk. The firm partners with CFOs and other C-suite leaders across finance, digital transformation, data, and cloud — connecting advisory to execution at global scale.

Based in Dallas, Texas, with offices worldwide, RGP annually engages with more than 1,500 clients around the world from 40 physical practice offices and multiple virtual offices. As of May 2026, RGP is proud to have served 90% of the Fortune 100 and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report (2025–2026 Best Companies to Work For) and Forbes (America’s Best Midsize Employers 2026, America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025, World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025).

The Company is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the exchange’s highest tier by listing standards. To learn more about RGP, visit: http://www.rgp.com.

Investor Contact:
Jessica Block, Chief AI Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer
(US+) 1-214-777-0600
[email protected]

Media Contact:
Pat Burek
Financial Profiles
(US+) 1-310-622-8244
[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America Texas

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Consulting Professional Services Finance

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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Announces Pricing of First Lien Notes and New 1L Term Loan Facility

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Announces Pricing of First Lien Notes and New 1L Term Loan Facility

LEAWOOD, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) (the “Company,” or “AMC”), announced today that it has priced $2,000 million aggregate principal amount of 8.875% first lien notes due 2031 (the “Notes”) in a private offering (the “Offering”). The Company also announced that it has priced $850 million of first lien term loans, bearing interest at SOFR plus 4.50% with an original issue discount of 1.50%, to be incurred under a new term loan facility (the “New 1L Term Loan Facility”). The Offering and the New 1L Term Loan Facility, together with the Company’s previously announced $1,120 million second lien term loan facility with Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch (the “New 2L Term Loan Facility” and, together with the New 1L Term Loan Facility, the “New Term Loan Facilities”), are expected to close on or around October 5, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

The Notes and New Term Loan Facilities will be guaranteed on a senior secured basis by certain of the Company’s existing and future direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Muvico, LLC (“Muvico”), Odeon Cinemas Group Limited (“OCGL”) and certain subsidiaries of OCGL.

The net proceeds from the Offering, together with the proceeds from the New Term Loan Facilities, and cash on hand, will be used (i) to fund the tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for the Company’s outstanding 7.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “AMC Secured Notes”), (ii) to fund the redemption on or about February 15, 2027 of any AMC Secured Notes that are not tendered or accepted for purchase in the tender offer, (iii) to fund the redemption in full of Muvico’s $903.4 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “Muvico 1.5L Notes”), (iv) to repay the Company’s existing term loan facility in full, (v) to repay in full the existing term loan facility of Odeon Finco PLC, a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of OCGL and an indirect subsidiary of AMC, and (vi) to pay related fees, costs, premiums and expenses in connection with such transactions. In connection with the Offering, the Company expects to deliver a notice of conditional full redemption to holders of the Muvico 1.5L Notes to redeem the Muvico 1.5L Notes in full (the “Redemption”). The Tender Offer is, and the Redemption is expected to be, conditioned upon the consummation of the Offering and entry into the New Term Loan Facilities and/or other debt financing transactions resulting in aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of at least $3,970 million, contemporaneously with or prior to the applicable settlement date or redemption date.

The Notes and related guarantees were offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and outside the United States, only to non-U.S. investors pursuant to Regulation S. The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from registration requirements or in a transaction not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act or any state securities laws.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act.

This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption of the Muvico 1.5L Notes or the AMC Secured Notes. Information concerning the terms and conditions of the Redemption will be described in the notice of conditional full redemption to be distributed to holders of the Muvico 1.5L Notes by the trustee under the indenture governing the Muvico 1.5L Notes. Information concerning the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer is described in the Offer to Purchase, dated September 21, 2026.

About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 850 theatres and 9,600 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, website, and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In many cases, these forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “will,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “indicates,” “projects,” “goals,” “objectives,” “targets,” “predicts,” “plans,” “seeks,” and variations of these words and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements the Company makes regarding the transactions described herein, including the anticipated terms, timing and completion of the Offering and the New Term Loan Facilities and the expected use of proceeds therefrom, including the Tender Offer and the Redemption, impacts of the industry box office in North America and European industry attendance, the Company’s expected revenue, net loss, capital expenditures, diluted loss per share, Adjusted EBITDA and estimated cash and cash equivalents, the potential for sustained growth, the Company’s cash generation potential, the potential for further debt equitization, the ability to achieve the Company’s AMC Go Plan, the Company’s financial runway and the continued box office recovery as well as the future box office outlook, including with respect to the full year 2026, changing market dynamics and capitalizing on opportunities to further strengthen AMC’s balance sheet. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. These forward-looking statements may include, among other things, statements related to AMC’s current expectations regarding the performance of its business, financial results, liquidity and capital resources and are based on information available at the time the statements are made and/or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks, trends, uncertainties and other facts that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. These risks, trends, uncertainties and facts include, but are not limited to: the sufficiency of AMC’s existing cash and cash equivalents and available borrowing capacity; AMC’s ability to obtain additional liquidity, which if not realized or insufficient to generate the material amounts of additional liquidity that will be required unless it is able to achieve more normalized levels of operating revenues, likely would result with AMC seeking an in-court or out-of-court restructuring of its liabilities; the effectiveness of the refinancing transactions completed in the third quarter of 2025 and the ability to further equitize existing debt; increased use of alternative film delivery methods or other forms of entertainment; the continued recovery of the North American and international box office; AMC’s significant indebtedness, including its ability to meet its covenants and limitations on AMC’s ability to take advantage of certain business opportunities imposed by such covenants; shrinking exclusive theatrical release windows; the seasonality of AMC’s revenue and working capital; intense competition in the geographic areas in which AMC operates; risks relating to impairment losses, including with respect to goodwill and other intangibles, and theatre and other closure charges; motion picture production, promotion, marketing, and performance including labor stoppages affecting the production, supply and release schedule of theatrical motion picture content and choice of distributors to release fewer feature-length films as a result of the additional financial burden imposed by tariffs; the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology in the filmmaking process and audience acceptance of movies made utilizing AI technology; general and international economic, political, regulatory and other risks, including but not limited to rising interest rates; AMC’s lack of control over distributors of films; limitations on the availability of capital, including on the authorized number of shares of the Company’s Class A common stock (the “Common Stock”); dilution of voting power caused by recent sales of Common Stock and through the issuance of Common Stock underlying Muvico’s exchangeable notes and the issuance of preferred stock; future offerings of debt, which would be senior to the Common Stock for purposes of distributions or upon liquidation, and which could adversely affect the market price of the Common Stock; AMC’s ability to achieve expected synergies, benefits and performance from its strategic initiatives; AMC’s ability to refinance its indebtedness on favorable terms; AMC’s ability to optimize its theatre circuit; limitations on AMC’s ability to utilize interest expense deductions annually under Section 163(j) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as amended by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025; AMC’s ability to recognize interest deduction carryforwards, net operating loss carryforwards, and other tax attributes to reduce future tax liability; supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, increased cost and inflation; and other factors discussed in the reports AMC has filed with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks, trends, uncertainties, or facts materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by the forward-looking statements contained herein. Accordingly, the Company cautions you against relying on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made.

Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. For a detailed discussion of risks, trends and uncertainties facing AMC, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as well as the Company’s other filings with the SEC, copies of which may be obtained by visiting the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.amctheatres.com or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

AMC does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update any information contained herein to reflect future events or circumstances, except as required by applicable law.

INVESTOR RELATIONS:

John Merriwether, 866-248-3872

[email protected]

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Ryan Noonan, (913) 213-2183

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America Kansas

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Entertainment Retail Communications Film & Motion Pictures General Entertainment Specialty Public Relations/Investor Relations

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Medallion Bank Announces Pricing of Series G Preferred Stock Offering

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medallion Bank (Nasdaq: MBNKO), an FDIC-insured bank providing consumer loans for the purchase of recreational vehicles, boats, and home improvements, along with loan origination services to fintech strategic partners, announced today that it has priced a public offering of 2,200,000 additional shares of its Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series G, par value $1.00 per share, with a liquidation amount of $25 per share (the “Series G Preferred Stock”) and an aggregate liquidation amount of $55,000,000. The offering is a reopening of Medallion Bank’s original issuance of its Series G Preferred Stock, which occurred on May 22, 2025.

Dividends will accrue on the liquidation amount of $25 per share of the Series G Preferred Stock at a fixed rate per annum equal to (i) 9.00% from the original issue date of the Series G Preferred Stock to, but excluding, July 1, 2030, and (ii) from and including July 1, 2030, at a rate equal to the five-year U.S. Treasury rate plus 4.94% per annum. Dividends will be payable in arrears on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year. In each case, dividends will be paid only when, as and if declared by the board of directors of Medallion Bank (or a duly authorized committee of the board) and to the extent Medallion Bank has legally available funds to pay dividends. Because the original issue date of the shares being offered will occur after the record date for the next Series G Preferred Stock dividend payment date on October 1, 2026, dividends on the offered shares, if declared, will accrue from October 1, 2026, and will be payable commencing on January 1, 2027.

Medallion Bank’s Series G Preferred Stock is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “MBNKO.” The underwriters have also been granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 330,000 shares of the Series G Preferred Stock solely to cover over-allotments, if any. Medallion Bank will remain a wholly owned subsidiary of Medallion Financial upon completion of the offering.

Medallion Bank intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, redeeming some or all of its outstanding Senior Series E Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Series E Preferred Stock”), subject to the prior approval of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The offering is expected to close on September 30, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Piper Sandler & Co., Lucid Capital Markets, LLC, Muriel Siebert & Co., LLC, A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. are acting as joint book-running managers. William Blair & Company, L.L.C., InspereX LLC, B. Riley Securities, Inc., and Clear Street LLC are acting as lead managers.

The offering of the Medallion Bank’s Series G Preferred Stock is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Section 3(a)(2) of that Act and will be made only by means of an offering circular. This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of that jurisdiction. The securities are neither insured nor approved by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other Federal or state regulatory body.

The preliminary offering circular relating to the offering is available at medallionbankoffering.com. In addition, copies of the preliminary offering circular may also be obtained from: Piper Sandler & Co.; Attn: Debt Capital Markets, 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, 10020, or by email at [email protected].

About
Medallion
Bank

Medallion Bank specializes in providing consumer loans for the purchase of recreational vehicles, boats, and home improvements, along with loan origination services to fintech strategic partners. The Bank works directly with thousands of dealers, contractors and financial service providers serving their customers throughout the United States. Medallion Bank is a Utah-chartered, FDIC-insured industrial bank headquartered in Salt Lake City and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medallion Financial Corp.
For more information, visit www.medallionbank.com

This press release contains “forward-looking statements”, which reflect Medallion Bank’s current views with respect to future events and which address matters that are, by their nature, inherently uncertain and beyond Medallion Bank’s control. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “expect” and “intend” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These statements relate to the offering of shares of the Series G Preferred Stock, the anticipated use of the net proceeds by Medallion Bank and the grant to the underwriters of an option to purchase additional shares of the Series G Preferred Stock. No assurance can be given that the transaction discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that Medallion Bank will decide to redeem its Series E Preferred Stock or, if it does, the amount to be redeemed and the timing of redemption and required regulatory approval. Completion of the offering on the terms described, including the grant of the option to the underwriters, and the application of net proceeds, are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of Medallion Bank. Medallion Bank undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. For a description of certain risks to which Medallion Bank is or may be subject, please refer to the factors discussed under the headings “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors,” in Medallion Bank’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026.

This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption with respect to the Series E Preferred Stock.

Company Contact

Investor Relations

212-328-2176

[email protected]



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Hanmi Bank Named to Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars Class of 2026

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC, or “Hanmi”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hanmi Bank (the “Bank”), today announced its inclusion in the Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars Class of 2026, recognizing the Bank’s strong financial performance and operating fundamentals. Only 25 institutions nationwide earned recognition in the 2026 class. This is the second time that Hanmi Bank has been recognized in the Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars.

Piper Sandler awards this designation annually to a select group of banks and thrifts with market capitalizations below $2.5 billion that exceed industry median performance in key measures of earnings growth, loan growth, deposit growth, and return on average equity, while also meeting stringent asset quality and capital standards.

“We are honored to be recognized by Piper Sandler as a member of its 2026 Sm-All Stars,” said Bonnie Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We believe this recognition underscores our strong financial performance, which reflects the success of our customer relationship banking model, our disciplined approach to risk management, and the dedication of our employees. As we continue to execute our strategic priorities, we remain focused on delivering consistent performance and long-term value for our shareholders.”

About Hanmi Financial Corporation

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Hanmi Financial Corporation owns Hanmi Bank, which serves multi-ethnic communities through its network of 32 full-service branches, five loan production offices and three loan centers in California, Texas, Illinois, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Colorado, Washington and Georgia. Hanmi Bank specializes in real estate, commercial, SBA and trade finance lending to small and middle market businesses. Additional information is available at www.hanmi.com.

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Financial Profiles, Inc.
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310-622-8252

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Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
213-427-5636

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Investor Relations
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BlackRock® Canada Announces Final September Cash Distributions for the iShares® Premium Money Market ETF

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the final September 2026 cash distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF. Unitholders of record on September 24, 2026 will receive cash distributions payable on September 29, 2026.

Details regarding the final “per unit” distribution amounts are as follows:

Fund Name Fund Ticker Cash Distribution Per Unit
iShares Premium Money Market ETF CMR $0.093


Further information on the iShares ETFs can be found at http://www.blackrock.com/ca.

About BlackRock
BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate.

About iShares ETFs
iShares unlocks opportunity across markets to meet the evolving needs of investors. With more than twenty years of experience, a global line-up of more than 1,700 exchange traded funds (ETFs) and approximately $6.2 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026, iShares continues to drive progress for the financial industry. iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock.   

iShares® ETFs are managed by BlackRock Canada.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in iShares ETFs. Please read the relevant prospectus before investing. The funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional.

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Swarmer Signs MOU With Vectus Air Defense Systems for End-to-End Mobile Air Defense Systems

Vectus CEO Erik Prince confirms intent to purchase at least 40 Swarmer-built air defense systems in year one and 80 or more in year two following the start of production in Poland

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Swarmer, Inc (“Swarmer”) (NASDAQ: SWMR), a drone autonomy platform company that has supported more than 100,000 real-world combat missions in Ukraine since April 2024, today announced it has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Vectus Air Defense Systems, a company in which Swarmer holds a 20% interest, to manufacture, sell and deploy end-to-end air defense systems in eligible markets, subject to applicable export-control, sanctions, procurement, and other governmental requirements.

Swarmer intends to establish an air defense system manufacturing facility in Poland. Under the memorandum, Vectus has confirmed its intent to purchase and deploy at least 40 Swarmer-built systems in year one and 80 or more in year two following the start of production.

“We intend to manufacture an end-to-end solution that includes radars, cameras, fire control and effectors to target a variety of threats, including newer jet-powered Shahed-type attack drones,” said Alex Fink, Swarmer U.S. CEO and president. “The systems use combat-proven Gatling-type rotary cannons, capable of firing 20mm rounds at a rate of up to 6,000 rounds per minute, as the last line of defense.”

Fink estimates each system will retail at approximately $5 million to $6 million. Gun-based kinetic effectors are intended to significantly reduce the cost per kill compared with multimillion-dollar precision-guided missiles. Historically, drones are much cheaper than the missiles used to intercept them, whereas 20mm ammunition is relatively inexpensive and widely available.

“In my experience, high-powered rotary cannons produce a wall of lead that few aerial threats can survive,” said Erik Prince, who acts as both Vectus’ CEO and Swarmer’s board chairman. “I believe these systems will be in high demand because they are portable, affordable and designed to destroy targets on impact. High-speed enemy drones may outfly an interceptor, but they can’t outfly thousands of 20mm rounds.”

Final quantities, pricing, financing, specifications, and delivery schedules remain subject to definitive agreements.

About Swarmer

Swarmer™ (Nasdaq: SWMR) is a defense technology company that specializes in vendor-agnostic software which allows one operator to intuitively control hundreds of autonomous platforms in real time. Swarmer’s primary mission areas include autonomous swarm coordination, integration of multi-domain unmanned systems and AI-powered autonomy software for distributed operations. Swarmer’s technology has been rigorously validated in real-world kinetic environments and was first deployed in combat operations in Ukraine in April 2024. Since then, it has completed more than 100,000 combat missions, generating terabytes of proprietary data that informs its machine-learning models and enables the replication of advanced pilot performance at scale. Swarmer’s routine use in combat missions generates continuous streams of telemetry, sensor data and operational feedback which are then used to refine performance, increase resilience and accelerate learning. Swarmer has headquarters in Austin, Texas, and maintains operations and teams in Ukraine, Poland and Estonia. For more information, visit www.swarmer.com.

About Vectus Air Defense Systems

Vectus Air Defense Systems provides Air Defense as a Service for sovereign governments and critical infrastructure operators. The company designs, integrates and continuously operates layered air-defense systems under multi-year service agreements, while monitoring evolving threats and upgrading deployed systems as technologies and tactics change. Its mission is to help ensure that critical infrastructure remains operational when disruption is not an option. For more information, visit: https://www.vectusairdefense.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements between Swarmer and Vectus; the proposed establishment, timing, financing and operation of manufacturing operations in Poland; the anticipated development, manufacturing, pricing, commercial availability, sales, purchase, deployment, delivery, capabilities and performance of the air defense systems; Vectus’ intended purchases including anticipated quantities and timing; potential customer demand, cost savings and market opportunity; Swarmer’s product roadmap, commercialization plans, customer adoption, growth strategy and defense technology strategy; and any other statements using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “designed,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would” or similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and beliefs and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: the risk that the nonbinding memorandum of understanding may be terminated or may not result in definitive agreements or binding purchase orders; the risk that Vectus may purchase fewer systems than currently contemplated or none at all; the risk that required financing, permits, regulatory approvals or governmental authorizations may not be obtained or may be subject to conditions; the risk that the proposed manufacturing operations in Poland may be delayed, reduced in scope or not established; the risk that final pricing, quantities, configurations, delivery schedules and other commercial terms may differ from current expectations; the risk that product development, testing, validation, commercial availability, production or deliveries may be delayed or unsuccessful; risks associated with sourcing and integrating radars, cameras, fire-control systems, effectors, ammunition and other third-party components; reliance on partners, suppliers, customers and government stakeholders; technical, operational, cybersecurity, safety and field-performance risks; the risks related to government, defense and international procurement processes; risks related to operating in or supporting customers in active conflict zones, including Ukraine; geopolitical, sanctions, export-control, defense-trade-control and other regulatory risks; competition in the defense technology sector; and the risk that the transactions and relationships described in this press release may not produce the anticipated operational, commercial, technical or strategic benefits.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Swarmer undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Additional risks and uncertainties are described in Swarmer’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the caption “Risk Factors” in Swarmer’s registration statement and other filings filed with or furnished to the SEC.

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Shareholders who lost money in shares of acquired Doximity, Inc. (NYSE: DOCS) should contact Wolf Haldenstein Immediately

Lead Plaintiff Deadline November 16, 2026

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP (“Wolf Haldenstein”), a nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Doximity, Inc. (NYSE: DOCS) (“Doximity”) common stock between August 8, 2024 and May 13, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Investors who purchased Doximity shares during the class period and suffered losses may be eligible to participate in the case, with the lead-plaintiff deadline set for November 16, 2026.


PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT CONTACT AND TRADE INFORMATION

The filed complaint alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:

  • Doximity overstated the impact that its Newsfeed would have on its revenue; and
  • Doximity was losing market share to its competitors with more favorable pricing and engagement models, while also using banner ads and e-newsletters instead of deep engagement tactics.

On November 6, 2025, Doximity reported second quarter results where they expressed a degree of caution regarding the outlook for ad spending and implied a slowdown in sales growth in the second half of the 2026 fiscal year.  On this news, the price of Doximity common stock dropped 13%, to close at $62.58 per share.

The complaint further alleges that on February 5, 2026, Doximity lowered its revenue guidance for 2026 full fiscal year, which ended on March 31, 2026, and announced that its sales growth had decelerated while its net income had contracted, which will negatively impact its 2026 fiscal fourth quarter.  On this news, the price of Doximity common stock declined an additional 17%, closing at $33.32 per share.

Finally, on May 13, 2026, Doximity announced that it missed its already-reduced revenue guidance and projected a significantly slower pace of growth for its 2027 fiscal year, which ends on March 31, 2027.  On this news, the price of Doximity common stock fell 23%, closing for the day at $23.39 per share.


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This illustrious firm, founded in 1888, is steadfast in their pursuit of justice for investors who have suffered financial harm due to these misrepresented statements. The law firm brings to the fore over 125 years of legal expertise in securities litigation and has a proven record of protecting the rights of investors.

We encourage all investors who have been affected or have information that will assist in our investigation, to contact Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP.


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First Merchants Corporation Announces Pricing of Subordinated Notes Offering

MUNCIE, Ind., Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq: FRME) (the “Company”) today announced the pricing of its offering of $100 million of its 6.750% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036 (the “Notes”) in a registered public offering (the “Offering”). The Notes will initially bear interest at 6.750% per annum from and including September 25, 2026 to, but excluding, October 1, 2031, with interest payable semiannually in arrears commencing on April 1, 2027. Commencing October 1, 2031, the interest rate on the Notes will reset quarterly to a floating rate per annum equal to a benchmark rate that is expected to be Three-Month Term SOFR (which is defined in the Notes) plus 202 basis points, with interest payable quarterly in arrears.

The Company may redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, on October 1, 2031 and on any interest payment date thereafter at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon. The Notes will mature on October 1, 2036 if they are not earlier redeemed.

The Company expects to close the Offering, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, on or about September 25, 2026. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, the repurchase of its common shares. The Notes are intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory purposes.

Piper Sandler is acting as the sole book-running manager for the Offering. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company, Hovde Group and Brean Capital are serving as co-managers.

This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities of the Company. There will be no sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Any offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to purchase securities of the Company will be made only pursuant to a prospectus supplement and prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) (File No. 333-298983) and a preliminary prospectus supplement with the SEC for the Offering to which this press release relates. Before making an investment decision, you should read the prospectus and preliminary prospectus supplement and other documents that the Company has filed with the SEC for additional information about the Company and the Offering.

Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to the Offering can be obtained without charge by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be obtained by emailing Piper Sandler & Co. at [email protected].

About First Merchants Corporation

First Merchants Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank).

First Merchants Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME. Quotations are carried in daily newspapers and can be found on the company’s Internet web page (http://www.firstmerchants.com).

FIRST MERCHANTS and the Shield Logo are federally registered trademarks of First Merchants Corporation.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and any other written or oral statements made by us from time to time may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period or periods, or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “believe”, “continue”, “pattern”, “estimate”, “project”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “expect” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will”, “would”, “should”, “could”, “might”, “can”, “may”, or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include (i) statements of the Company’s goals, intentions, and expectations; (ii) statements regarding the Company’s business plan and growth strategies; (iii) statements regarding the asset quality of the Company’s loan and investment portfolios; and (iv) estimates of the Company’s risks and future costs and benefits.

All forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to differ materially from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: (i) fluctuations in market rates of interest and loan and deposit pricing, which could negatively affect our net interest margin, asset valuations, and expense expectations; (ii) adverse changes in the economy, which might affect our business prospects and could cause credit-related losses and expenses; (iii) the impacts of epidemics, pandemics, or other infectious disease outbreaks; (iv) the impacts related to or resulting from recent bank failures or adverse developments at other banks on general investor sentiment regarding the stability and liquidity of banks; (v) adverse developments in our loan and investment portfolios; (vi) competitive factors in the banking industry, such as the trend towards consolidation in our market; (vii) changes in the banking legislation or the regulatory requirements of federal and state agencies applicable to bank holding companies and banks like our affiliate bank; (viii) acquisitions of other businesses by us and integration of such acquired businesses; (ix) changes in market, economic, operational, liquidity, credit, and interest rate risks associated with our business; and (x) the continued availability of earnings and excess capital sufficient for the lawful and prudent declaration and payment of cash dividends.

Actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, without limitation, those discussed under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 25, 2026, and other factors discussed in the filings we make with the SEC.

All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. Except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. There is no assurance that future results, levels of activity, performance, or goals will be achieved.

For more information, contact:
First Merchants Corporation
Nicole M. Weaver, First Vice President and Director of Corporate Administration
765-521-7619
http://www.firstmerchants.com

SOURCE: First Merchants Corporation, Muncie, Indiana