AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Plan to Launch New Joint Venture that Helps End Dead Zones

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DALLAS and BELLEVUE, Wash. and NEW YORK, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 

Further expands American wireless leadership byboosting coverage and connectivity for underserved communities in remote regions, through joint efforts including enhanced satellite capacity   

Key Takeaways

  • The Joint Venture (JV) will accelerate American leadership in next-generation direct-to-device (D2D) communications by using satellite-based technologies to address coverage gaps, especially in unserved and underserved communities. This initiative will help America extend its global leadership in wireless communications technology and services by delivering exceptional, resilient connectivity and creating the best and most diverse ecosystem for wireless and satellite products and services 
  • The JV will extend mobile connectivity for wireless customers through joint investment in using satellite-based, direct-to-device (D2D) technologies to address coverage gaps 
  • Customers will have a more seamless experience, especially in remote areas where traditional cell networks have limited or no service  
  • Collaborative approach will expand customer choice by bringing together IP and terrestrial spectrum and creating industry specifications to enable a more seamless experience for customers and satellite operators 

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have an agreement in principle to form a new JV which aims to help end wireless dead zones in the U.S., including in rural areas, by pooling limited spectrum resources to increase capacity, improve the customer experience, and help satellite providers reach more customers through a unified platform. The JV remains subject to negotiating definitive agreements between the parties and satisfying customary closing conditions. 

Collectively, satellite services function as supplementary components to the core wireless services customers depend on. By collaborating on this JV, the partners will be able to enhance convenience for their customers, enable competition and foster innovation and growth within the industry.

“Our goal is to make staying connected simple, no matter where you are — on a rural highway, in a national park, on a boat, or during an emergency. By joining with other carriers, we’re bringing our combined expertise to accelerate our customers’ access to reliable, and always-on coverage everywhere. This collaboration not only makes connectivity easier; it strengthens America’s communications leadership,” said John Stankey, Chairman and CEO, AT&T. 

“Having launched the first nationwide, satellite-powered direct-to-device network for text and data, we’ve seen firsthand how critical reliable connectivity can be when America needs it most. With the expansion of satellite constellations, soon to be supported by multiple space-based operators, this JV will use expanded capacity and improved performance to deliver the best possible service to customers. This partnership will also make it easier for satellite operators to deliver a broader range of direct-to-device experiences and help accelerate innovation across the wireless and satellite industries. Together, we’re aiming to advance a future where America stays connected in more places, with fewer dead zones and greater access to the products and experiences people rely on every day,” said Srini Gopalan, President and CEO, T-Mobile. 

“Customers’ daily lives depend on our services. To thrive in today’s world, staying connected is essential. We are not just closing gaps on a map, we are building resilient digital infrastructure that meets the changing needs of our customers, no matter where life takes them. This partnership gives customers more options, continues to strengthen America’s infrastructure and increases competition for satellite providers,” said Dan Schulman, CEO, Verizon. 

Customer Benefits

Terrestrial mobile networks will continue to deliver the high-quality experience customers expect every day. However, reliable connectivity has never been more important. Once finalized, in areas where traditional cell service is a challenge, the JV would aim to provide customers with stronger, even more reliable connectivity and greater choice. 

  • Fewer coverage gaps: Will nearly eliminate dead zones in the U.S. currently without mobile service, reaching previously unserved areas. 
  • Reliable connectivity in emergencies: Redundant connectivity will become available when existing ground-based networks are unavailable due to extreme natural disasters or other unusual disruptions.
  • Improved network performance: Will give customers more consistent performance and simpler access to satellite services across providers. This will speed up feature updates and improve connectivity for everyone, everywhere. 
  • Innovative communications services: Through combined investment by the three JV partners, provider options will expand, and, as a first step, D2D access will improve. This will enhance competition as consumer choices grow in satellite service. Emerging communications technologies can be more easily and quickly developed and launched to enhance customer experience. 
  • Common technical specifications: A unified approach will provide a better and more consistent customer experience across the industry.

Industry Benefits

The JV would aim to drive industry progress by enabling competition, fostering innovation, expanding access, and simplifying integration, delivering significant benefits for satellite and mobile connectivity. 

  • Expanded access: More satellite service providers will gain opportunities to compete, invest, and grow and the JV will work with rural mobile network operators (MNO) to enable them to bring new products to market for their customers. 
  • Easy technical integration: MNOs will be able to deploy innovative new services for customers more quickly. 
  • Technology-neutral innovation platform: By applying the best technology solutions to the right use cases, connectivity will expand to areas across the country where coverage is currently limited or unavailable, further strengthening U.S. technology leadership. 
  • Efficient use of spectrum: Will improve the application and utilization of valuable and scarce nationally licensed spectrum resources. 
  • Industrywide device compatibility: User experience will improve on satellite networks, with a standards-based approach to development involving operating system providers, mobile app developers and original equipment manufacturers.   

Existing carrier-satellite agreements will remain in place and the JV partners can continue connectivity efforts independently.

About AT&T

We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 150 years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com.  

About T-Mobile US, Inc. 
As the supercharged Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is powered by an award-winning 5G network that connects more people, in more places, than ever before. With T-Mobile’s unique value proposition of best network, best value and best experiences, the Un-carrier is redefining connectivity and fueling competition while continuing to drive the next wave of innovation in wireless and beyond. Headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Mint Mobile. For more information please visit: https://www.t-mobile.com.

About Verizon Communications Inc.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $138.2 billion in 2025. Verizon’s world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit verizon.com or find a retail location at verizon.com/stores.  

AT&T Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements  
Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements concerning AT&T that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

T-Mobile Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains certain forward-looking statements concerning T-Mobile and the potential transaction with Verizon and AT&T to form the potential joint venture. All statements other than statements of fact, including information concerning future results, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the potential transaction, including anticipated future financial and operating results, expectations regarding the potential joint venture, T-Mobile’s and the joint ventures’ objectives, expectations and intentions. There are several factors which could cause actual plans and results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements for the potential joint venture, the failure to satisfy any of the conditions to the proposed transaction on a timely basis or at all; the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive agreements; adverse effects on the market price of T-Mobile’s common stock and on T-Mobile’s operating results because of failure to complete the proposed transaction in the anticipated timeframe or at all; negative effects of the pendency or consummation of the proposed transaction on the market price of T-Mobile’s common stock and on T-Mobile’s operating results; the risk of litigation or regulatory actions; the possibility that T-Mobile may not fully realize the projected benefits of the proposed transaction within expected timeframes or at all; business disruption during the pendency of or following the proposed transaction; diversion of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction; the risk of any unexpected costs or expenses resulting from the proposed transaction; the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement or T-Mobile’s strategy generally could have an adverse effect on the ability of the parties to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, stockholders and other business relationships and on its operating results and business generally; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in T-Mobile’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, including in the sections thereof captioned “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” as well as in its subsequent reports on Form 8-K and Form 10-Q, all of which are filed with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov and www.t-mobile.com. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, persons reading this communication are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. T-Mobile assumes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this communication (whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise), except as required by applicable law. References to our and the SEC’s website are inactive textual references only. Information contained on our and the SEC’s website is not incorporated by reference in this communication and should not be considered to be a part of this communication.

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Brookfield Wealth Solutions Announces First Quarter Results and Corporate Simplification

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Wealth Solutions (NYSE, TSX: BNT) today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Sachin Shah, CEO of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, stated, “We have built a scaled and well capitalized insurance platform with a resilient portfolio of $180 billion insurance assets today. Our established U.S. platform continues to expand its product and distribution capabilities, and we are now a leader in the U.K. pension market. We look forward to further growing our international operations over time, with a focus on generating high-quality earnings and durable risk-adjusted returns for our business.”

Unaudited

As of and for the periods ended March 31

(US$ millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
 
2026
      2025  
Total assets $ 156,059     $ 141,612  
Distributable operating earnings1   438       437  
Net loss   (602 )     (282 )
Net income per each class A share2 $ 0.07     $ 0.06  

1.  See Non-GAAP and Performance Measures on page 7 and a reconciliation from net income (loss) on page 6.

2.  Per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the three-for-two stock split completed on October 9, 2025.

First Quarter Highlights

  • Significantly expanded our international operations, completing the acquisition of Just Group plc (“Just”), a leading provider of retirement services in the U.K. pension risk transfer and individual annuity markets.

  • Originated $5 billion of sales across our retail annuity, pension and funding agreement channels, inclusive of Just.

  • Deployed $4 billion into Brookfield originated strategies across our investment portfolio at an average target yield of 10%.

  • Continued to optimize the synergies within our recently combined Property & Casualty (“P&C”) businesses, including rebranding the holding company for our P&C operating companies as Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.

Operating Update

We recognized $438 million of distributable operating earnings (“DOE”) for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $437 million in the prior year period. The current period DOE reflects higher net investment income within our Annuities segment from a larger asset base and asset repositioning, as well as continued improving underwriting results within our P&C segment. The growth in DOE across our Annuity and P&C businesses was partially offset by the absence of a one-time realized investment gain recognized in the prior year period within our Corporate & Other segment.

We recorded a net loss of $602 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to a net loss of $282 million in the prior year period. The net loss was driven by unfavorable mark-to-market movements on public equity investment positions which have recovered since March 31, 2026.

Today, we are in a strong liquidity position, with approximately $36 billion of cash and short-term liquid investments across our investment portfolios, and another approximately $43 billion of long-term liquid investments. These liquid assets position us well to meet policyholder obligations and support the ongoing rotation of our portfolio into higher yielding investment strategies.

Regular Distribution Declaration

The Board declared a quarterly return of capital to $0.07 per class A share and class B share (representing $0.28 per annum), payable on June 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as at the close of business on June 15, 2026. This distribution is identical in amount per share and has the same payment date as the quarterly distribution announced today by Brookfield Corporation on the Brookfield class A shares.

Combination of BN and BNT

Over the last 18 months, Brookfield Corporation (NYSE, TSX: BN) has streamlined its corporate structure. Today, Brookfield Corporation announced the next step is the combination of BN and BNT.

When Brookfield Wealth Solutions was established in 2021 it was structured in a manner that enabled it to benefit from Brookfield Corporation’s capital base and investing capabilities. Over the past five years, the asset base has grown to close to $200 billion, inclusive of the recent Just acquisition. The proposed combination will provide our insurance operations with further direct access to Brookfield Corporation’s balance sheet and enhance capital efficiency and flexibility in optimizing our expansion over the long term.

The transaction is expected to be completed on a tax-efficient basis for most shareholders of both BN and BNT, and the combined business is expected to be listed on the TSX and NYSE and trade under the symbol “BN”.

We continue to refine the various details to implement the transaction and expect final review of the transaction by the Boards of Directors of BN and BNT to occur in the coming weeks. Subject to the approval of each Board, we intend to seek BN and BNT shareholder approvals on the transaction, as a special matter, at their respective 2026 annual general meetings, both scheduled for July 16, 2026.

Brookfield Corporation Operating Results

An investment in class A shares of our company is intended to be, as nearly as practicable, functionally and economically, equivalent to an investment in the Brookfield class A shares. A summary of Brookfield Corporation’s first quarter operating results is provided below:

Unaudited

For the periods ended March 31

(US$ millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended   Last Twelve Months Ended
 
2026
    2025    
2026
    2025
Net income of consolidated business1 $ 1,042   $ 215   $ 4,062   $ 1,549
Net income attributable to Brookfield shareholders2   102     73     1,336     612
Distributable earnings before realizations3   1,393     1,301     5,478     5,171
–  Per Brookfield class A share3,4   0.59     0.55     2.32     2.18
Distributable earnings3   1,550     1,549     6,009     6,607
–  Per Brookfield class A share3,4   0.66     0.65     2.54     2.78

1.  Consolidated basis – includes amounts attributable to non-controlling interests.

2.  Excludes amounts attributable to non-controlling interests.

3.  See Reconciliation of Net Income to Distributable Earnings on page 6 and Non-IFRS and Performance Measures on page 9 of Brookfield Corporation’s press release dated May 14, 2026.

4.  Per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect Brookfield Corporation’s three-for-two stock split completed on October 9, 2025.

Brookfield Corporation net income above is presented under IFRS. Given the economic equivalence, we expect that the market price of the class A shares of our company will be impacted significantly by the market price of the Brookfield class A shares and the business performance of Brookfield as a whole. In addition to carefully considering the disclosure made in this news release in its entirety, shareholders are strongly encouraged to carefully review Brookfield Corporation’s letter to shareholders, supplemental information and its other continuous disclosure filings. Investors, analysts and other interested parties can access Brookfield Corporation’s disclosure on its website under the Reports & Filings section at bn.brookfield.com.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Unaudited

(US$ millions)
  March 31     December 31
    2026       2025
Assets          
           
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments   $ 10,768     $ 13,489
Investments     111,504       109,569
Reinsurance funds withheld     1,593       1,435
Accrued investment income     901       892
Deferred policy acquisition costs     11,846       11,683
Reinsurance recoverables and deposit assets     11,937       12,151
Other assets     7,510       7,962
Total assets     156,059       157,181
           
Liabilities and equity          
           
Policyholders’ account balances     94,081       92,992
Future policy benefits     15,917       16,249
Policy and contract claims     7,009       7,277
Market risk benefits     4,501       4,536
Deposit liabilities     1,403       1,419
Unearned premium reserve     1,397       1,272
Funds withheld for reinsurance liabilities     3,028       3,157
Corporate borrowings     789       628
Non-recourse borrowings     4,696       4,857
Other liabilities     6,347       6,877
           
Class A and class B 1,376     1,378  
Class C 15,180     16,208  
Non-controlling interest 335   16,891   331   17,917
Total liabilities and equity   $ 156,059     $ 157,181



Consolidated Statements of Operations

Unaudited

For the periods ended March 31

(US$ millions)
Three Months Ended
  2026       2025  
Net premiums and other policy revenue $ 872     $ 1,301  
Net investment income, including funds withheld   1,471       1,429  
Net investment gains (losses), including funds withheld   (687 )     (112 )
Total revenues   1,656       2,618  
       
Benefits and claims paid on insurance contracts   (655 )     (1,107 )
Interest sensitive contract benefits   (556 )     (524 )
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs   (345 )     (339 )
Change in fair value of insurance-related derivatives and embedded derivatives   (139 )     (200 )
Change in fair value of market risk benefits   (139 )     (361 )
Other reinsurance expenses   (1 )     (1 )
Operating expenses   (369 )     (382 )
Interest expense   (94 )     (73 )
Total benefits and expenses   (2,298 )     (2,987 )
Net loss before income taxes   (642 )     (369 )
Income tax recovery   40       87  
Net loss $ (602 )   $ (282 )
       
Attributable to:      
Class A and class B shareholders1 $ 5     $ 4  
Class C shareholder   (614 )     (330 )
Non-controlling interest   7       44  
  $ (602 )   $ (282 )

1.  Class A shares receive distributions at the same amount per share as the cash dividends paid on each Brookfield class A share.



Summarized Financial Results

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Distributable Operating Earnings

Unaudited

For the periods ended March 31

(US$ millions)
Three Months Ended
  2026       2025  
Net loss $ (602 )   $ (282 )
Unrealized net investment losses (gains), including funds withheld   687       112  
Mark-to-market losses (gains) on insurance contracts and other net assets   390       685  
    475       515  
Deferred income tax recovery   (136 )     (183 )
Transaction costs   46       41  
Depreciation   53       64  
Distributable operating earnings

1
$ 438     $ 437  

1.  Non-GAAP measure – see Non-GAAP and Performance Measures on page 7.



Additional Information

The statements contained herein are based primarily on information that has been extracted from our financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, which have been prepared using generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP” or “GAAP”).

Brookfield Wealth Solutions’ Board of Directors have reviewed and approved this document, including the summarized unaudited consolidated financial statements prior to its release.

Information on our distributions can be found on our website under Stock & Distributions/Distribution History.

Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. (NYSE, TSX: BNT) is focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of retirement services, wealth protection products and tailored capital solutions. Each class A exchangeable limited voting share of Brookfield Wealth Solutions is exchangeable on a one-for-one basis with a class A limited voting share of Brookfield Corporation (NYSE, TSX: BN). For more information, please visit our website at bnt.brookfield.com or contact:

Communications & Media:

Kerrie McHugh
Tel: (212) 618-3469
Email: [email protected]
  Investor Relations:

Rachel Powell
Tel: (416) 956-5141
Email: [email protected]



Non-GAAP and Performance Measures

This news release and accompanying financial statements are based on US GAAP, unless otherwise noted.

We make reference to Distributable operating earnings. We define distributable operating earnings as net income after applicable taxes excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes related to basis and other changes, and breakage and transaction costs, as well as certain investment and insurance reserve gains and losses, including gains and losses related to asset and liability matching strategies, non-operating adjustments related to changes in cash flow assumptions for future policy benefits, and change in market risk benefits, and is inclusive of returns on equity invested in certain variable interest entities and our share of adjusted earnings from our investments in certain associates. Distributable operating earnings is a measure of operating performance. We use distributable operating earnings to assess our operating results.

We provide additional information on key terms and non-GAAP measures in our filings available at bnt.brookfield.com.


Notice to Readers

Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. (“Brookfield Wealth Solutions” or “our” or “we”) is not making any offer or invitation of any kind by communication of this news release and under no circumstance is it to be construed as a prospectus or an advertisement.

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian provincial securities laws, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Canadian provincial securities laws, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and in any applicable Canadian securities regulations (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future results, events or conditions, and include, but are not limited to, statements which reflect management’s current estimates, assumptions and expectations regarding the operations, business, financial condition, expected financial results, performance, prospects, opportunities, priorities, targets, goals, ongoing objectives, strategies, capital management and outlook of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Brookfield Corporation and their respective subsidiaries, as well as the outlook for North American and international economies for the current fiscal year and subsequent periods. In particular, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release include statements referring to the growth of our business, international expansion, including all statements relating to the proposed combination of Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Wealth Solutions, the Just Acquisition, investment opportunities and expected future deployment of capital and financial earnings. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “seeks,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “foresees,” “forecasts” or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would” and “could.” Although we believe that our anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information are based upon reasonable estimates, assumptions and expectations, the reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Brookfield Wealth Solutions or Brookfield Corporation to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and information.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) investment returns that are lower than target; (ii) the impact or unanticipated impact of general economic, political and market factors in the countries in which we do business; (iii) the behavior of financial markets, including fluctuations in interest and foreign exchange rates and heightened inflationary pressures; (iv) global equity and capital markets and the availability of equity and debt financing and refinancing within these markets; (v) strategic actions including acquisitions and dispositions; the ability to complete and effectively integrate acquisitions into existing operations and the ability to attain expected benefits; (vi) changes in accounting policies and methods used to report financial condition (including uncertainties associated with critical accounting assumptions and estimates); (vii) the ability to appropriately manage human capital; (viii) the effect of applying future accounting changes; (ix) business competition; (x) operational and reputational risks; (xi) technological change; (xii) changes in government regulation and legislation within the countries in which we operate; (xiii) governmental investigations and sanctions; (xiv) litigation; (xv) changes in tax laws; (xvi) ability to collect amounts owed; (xvii) catastrophic events, including but not limited to, earthquakes, hurricanes, epidemics and pandemics; (xviii) the possible impact of international conflicts and other developments including terrorist acts and cyberterrorism; (xix) the introduction, withdrawal, success and timing of business initiatives and strategies; (xx) the failure of effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting and other risks; (xxi) health, safety and environmental risks; (xxii) the maintenance of adequate insurance coverage; (xxiii) the existence of information barriers between certain businesses within our asset management operations; (xxiv) risks specific to our business segments; and (xxv) factors detailed from time to time in our documents filed with the securities regulators in Canada and the United States.

We caution that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the foregoing risks, as well as other uncertainties, factors and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking information. Except as required by law, Brookfield Wealth Solutions undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether written or oral, that may be as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Past performance is not indicative nor a guarantee of future results. There can be no assurance that comparable results will be achieved in the future, that future investments will be similar to the historic investments discussed herein, that targeted returns, growth objectives, diversification or asset allocations will be met or that an investment strategy or investment objectives will be achieved (because of economic conditions, the availability of investment opportunities or otherwise).

Certain of the information contained herein is based on or derived from information provided by independent third-party sources. While Brookfield Wealth Solutions believes that such information is accurate as of the date it was produced and that the sources from which such information has been obtained are reliable, Brookfield Wealth Solutions does not make any assurance, representation or warranty, express or implied, with respect to the accuracy, reasonableness or completeness of any of the information or the assumptions on which such information is based, contained herein, including but not limited to, information obtained from third parties, and undue reliance should not be put on them.

No statements contained herein with respect to tax consequences are intended to be, or should be construed to be, legal or tax advice, and no representation is made with respect to tax consequences. Shareholders are urged to consult their legal and tax advisors with respect to their circumstances.



Lithium Americas Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Lithium Americas Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

(All amounts in US$ unless otherwise indicated)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) announced that it has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which includes the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements (“Financials”) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (“Q1 2026”), and provided an update on its Thacker Pass lithium project in Humboldt County, Nevada (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”).

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Ironworkers installing structural steel on the second level of the Filter Building.

Ironworkers installing structural steel on the second level of the Filter Building.

Jonathan Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lithium Americas said, “Construction at Thacker Pass is accelerating toward mechanical completion in late 2027. There are now over 1,300 workers on site as of mid-May and over 2,000 expected at peak construction. In 2025, we emphasized de-risking project execution and made strategic decisions that have enabled us to focus on execution in 2026 – detailed engineering is almost complete, finances have been secured and global supply chain challenges are being well managed.”

Mr. Evans added, “At a moment when resilient domestic supply chains are more critical than ever, lithium stands out as a strategic resource underpinning both national security and a reliable energy future. We are grateful for the strong partnerships and support from leaders at the federal and state levels. Recent visits to Thacker Pass by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and the U.S. Department of Energy, underscore a shared commitment to strengthening American supply chains, advancing energy independence and creating meaningful American jobs.”

Q1 2026 AND SUBSEQUENT TO Q1 2026 HIGHLIGHTS

  • As of March 31, 2026, the Company had approximately $1.2 billion total cash and restricted cash, including $529 million at the Thacker Pass joint venture (“JV”) level.

    • On January 26, 2026, the Company completed an at-the-market (“ATM”) equity program established on November 13, 2025 (the “November 2025 ATM Program”). The Company issued and sold an aggregate total of 43.3 million common shares at an average price of $5.78 per share pursuant to the November 2025 ATM Program, for aggregate net proceeds of $246.7 million after sales agent’s commission and other expenses. Of these amounts, during Q1 2026, the Company issued and sold 32.5 million common shares at an average price of $5.92 per share, for aggregate net proceeds of $189.7 million after sales agent commission and other expenses.

    • On February 24, 2026, the Company received its second advance on the U.S. Department of Energy (the “DOE”) loan (“DOE Loan”) of $432 million.

    • On March 19, 2026, the Company entered into an ATM equity program, pursuant to which the Company may sell its common shares, no par value, up to a maximum aggregate offering price of $250 million (the “March 2026 ATM Program”). Use of net proceeds for the March 2026 ATM Program includes general corporate purposes, which may include funding of corporate and project overhead expenses, financing of capital expenditures, repayment of indebtedness and additions to working capital. As of March 31, 2026, the Company did not issue or sell any common shares nor receive any net proceeds pursuant to the March 2026 ATM Program. Subsequent to March 31, 2026, the Company issued and sold an aggregate total of 2.3 million common shares at an average price of $5.20 per share pursuant to the March 2026 ATM Program, for aggregate net proceeds of $11.2 million after sales agent commission and other expenses.

    • As of May 13, 2026, the Company had 351,062,478 shares issued and outstanding.

  • On January 30, 2026 (the “Issuance Date”), pursuant to the omnibus waiver, consent and amendment (as amended, the “OWCA”) entered into by the Company and the DOE on October 7, 2025, the Company issued to the DOE a warrant to purchase up to 18,268,687 common shares, which was equal to 5% of the Company’s outstanding total shares as of the Issuance Date, at an exercise price of $0.01 per share (the “LAC Warrant”), exercisable for ten years from the Issuance Date, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments and other terms set forth in the LAC Warrant. Additionally, the JV issued to the DOE a warrant to purchase 8,656,509,695 non-voting units of the JV, which was equal to a 5% economic interest in the JV as of the Issuance Date, at an exercise price of $0.0001 per unit (the “JV Warrant”), exercisable for ten years from the Issuance Date, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments and other terms set forth in the JV Warrant.

  • The Company continues to progress major construction of the processing plant at Thacker Pass Phase 1, targeting mechanical completion in late 2027. As of March 31, 2026:

    • A total of 2.43 million workhours completed at Thacker Pass without a serious injury or lost-time incident, and a total recordable incident frequency rate of 0.25.

    • A total of $1.3 billion of construction capital costs and other project-related costs have been capitalized, of which $1.1 billion is part of the total capital expenditure (“Capex”) estimate of $2.93 billion per the Company’s Technical Report entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Thacker Pass Project Humboldt County, Nevada, USA,” effective December 31, 2024 (“Technical Report”). The Company continues to target a total capex range of $1.3 billion to $1.6 billion for Thacker Pass Phase 1 for fiscal year 2026. See the Capital Expenditure and 2026 Capex Guidance section below for more details.

    • Detailed engineering design completed surpassed 95%, while procurement was over 70% complete, including the shipment of major plant materials and equipment.

    • There were approximately 1,065 personnel on site, expected to increase to over 2,000 in the second half of 2026.

    • There were over 1,000 workers residing at the Company’s all-inclusive housing facility for construction workers in Winnemucca (the “Workforce Hub” or “WFH”).

  • Long-lead equipment has been arriving to either Thacker Pass or the fabrication yard in Winnemucca, including the 115KV Main Transformer, Auxiliary Boiler, Air Cooled Heat Exchangers, Fin Fan Cooler, Duplex Stack and Bicarbonate Reactors. Additional long-lead items that have started their delivery to site include the Thickener Steel and Shell Plates, Filter Presses, Steam Turbine Generator and SS Converter. Outstanding long-lead items are expected to be delivered throughout 2026, along with other equipment and construction materials.

    • Over 75% of the structural steel for Thacker Pass, which is sourced from the United Arab Emirates, is in transit or has arrived on site at Thacker Pass or the laydown yard in Winnemucca. The Company and Bechtel have worked with the steel supplier to attempt to limit the effects of the Middle East conflict, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, to minimize impacts on the fabrication and shipment of steel to Thacker Pass. Predominantly, the Company has successfully re-routed steel through the Port of Jeddah.

  • Development milestones achieved to date at Thacker Pass include:

    • The first cable pulls on the module pipe racks commenced in March 2026.

    • Structural steel at the Filter Building progresses, with the second floor being installed.

    • Installation of key equipment commenced at the following facilities: Bicarbonate Reactors for the Lithium Carbonate Crystallizer, Pillers for Magnesium Sulfate, Air Compressors and Conveyor Tail Pulley’s for the Filter Building, Thickener Steel and Shell Plants in the Countercurrent Decantation and Run-of-Mine areas, and Fin Fan Coolers and SS Converter for the Sulfuric Acid Plant.

    • Given the advanced level of detailed engineering, the Company has commenced a definitive capital estimate, targeting completion in the second half of 2026. Advanced levels of engineering and procurement is expected to enable the team to estimate remaining quantities and materials with higher confidence. The Company will use current data to assess remaining labor needs and productivity rates for the estimate and will incorporate recent unexpected developments including the implications of tariffs, the Middle East conflict impacts, fuel price increases and other inflationary increases that were not included in the total Capex estimate of $2.93 billion per the Company’s Technical Report. The total Capex estimate of $2.93 billion did not include any exposure to tariffs. The Company estimates the total potential exposure to tariffs for Thacker Pass Phase 1 construction costs to be approximately $80 million to $120 million, the majority of which is expected to be incurred during 2026.

    • Work to enhance reliability for grid power from the local electric utility cooperative, by upgrading six regional substations and switching stations, was completed in March 2026, ahead of schedule.

  • Construction at the Company’s Transload Terminal (“TLT”) west of Winnemucca commenced in March 2026, with completion targeted in 2027 to align with start up at Thacker Pass. The TLT is approximately 60 miles from Thacker Pass, adjacent to the rail line, and is intended to support operations by serving as a critical logistics hub for the Project’s reagents.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND 2026 CAPEX GUIDANCE

As of March 31, 2026, a total of $1.3 billion of construction capital costs and other project-related costs have been capitalized, of which $1.1 billion is part of the total Capex estimate of $2.93 billion per the Company’s Technical Report. The Company continues to target a total Capex range of $1.3 billion to $1.6 billion for Thacker Pass Phase 1 for fiscal year 2026.

The table below summarizes Capex during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, cumulative Capex to March 31, 2026, as well as the Company’s 2026 Capex guidance.

(US$)

For the quarter

ended March 31, 2026

Cumulative to

March 31, 2026

Fiscal Year 2026

Capex Guidance

Thacker Pass Phase 1 construction costs included in the total $2.93 billion Capex estimate(1)(2)

$275.5 million

 

$1,138.1 million

$1.2 – $1.5 billion

Other capitalized development costs for Thacker Pass(3)

$8.3 million

 

$101.4 million

$30 – $40 million

Capitalized interest, including the Orion Note and DOE Loan

$10.7 million

 

$37.7 million

 

$45 – $55 million

Total

$294.5 million

$1,277.2 million

$1.3 – $1.6 billion

Capex Notes:

(1)

Thacker Pass Phase 1 construction costs cumulative to March 31, 2026 and those estimated for fiscal year 2026 do not include $14.1 million and $8.0 million, respectively, of community contributions that are required to be expensed under U.S. GAAP, though these were included in the $2.93 billion Capex estimate per the Company’s Technical Report.

 

 

(2)

Thacker Pass Phase 1 construction costs as of March 31, 2026, and those estimated for 2026, include actual tariffs incurred (through March 31, 2026) and estimated tariff exposure, primarily for equipment and construction materials sourced from Canada, China, India, UAE, Turkey and the European Union. The Company has been working toward limiting the effect of any potential tariffs on its construction supply chain, with approximately 75% of the total capital project cost structure related to labor, contractors and other services not expected to be directly affected by any potential tariffs. The Company continues to closely monitor potential tariff exposure; however, changes in tariffs and trade restrictions can be announced with little or no advance notice.

 

 

(3)

Other capitalized development costs are required to be capitalized under U.S. GAAP, though these were not included in $2.93 billion Capex estimate per the Company’s Technical Report.

FINANCIALS

Selected consolidated financial information is presented as follows:

(in US$ million except per share information)

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Operating expenses

 

 

11.1

 

 

 

6.5

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

4.6

 

 

 

(11.5

)

Net loss per share – basic and diluted – attributable to common stockholders

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.05

 

(in US$ millions)

 

As at March 31, 2026

 

 

As at December 31, 2025

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Cash and restricted cash

 

 

1,207.6

 

 

 

905.6

 

Total assets

 

 

3,112.7

 

 

 

2,579.0

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

 

1,071.1

 

 

 

815.6

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, net income increased to $4.6 million from a net loss of $11.5 million in the comparable year period, primarily due to a gain on the fair value of the embedded derivative associated with the senior unsecured convertible notes with an aggregate principal amount of $195.0 million (the “Notes”) with fund entities managed by Orion Resource Partners LP (collectively, “Orion”). This non-cash, fair value gain on the embedded derivative primarily reflects the impact of a decrease in the Company’s share price from $4.36 at December 31, 2025 to $3.95 at March 31, 2026. Other income also increased, primarily driven by higher interest income due to higher balances in interest generating bank accounts, driven largely by proceeds from the ATM programs executed during the year ended December 31, 2025, as well as the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The impact of these items was partially offset by an increase in general and administration expenses, due to increased hiring, share-based compensation, community investment and regulatory and professional fees to support increased activities related to the Company’s operations.

At March 31, 2026, total assets increased from December 31, 2025, as a result of cash raised as part of the Company’s ATM equity programs as well as restricted cash received from the Company’s second draw on the DOE Loan. Total assets also increased as a result of additions to mineral properties, plant and equipment from the continued development of Thacker Pass.

At March 31, 2026, the increase in total long-term liabilities was mainly attributable to a $351.9 million increase in the DOE Loan ($432.0 million related to the second advance and interest costs of $6.6 million, net of $86.7 million amortized deferred financing costs). This was partly offset by a $10.6 million reduction in the Orion Notes and an $83.8 million decrease in the LAC Warrant obligation ($88.8 million fair value of the LAC Warrant reclassified to equity on January 30, 2026 partly offset by $5.0 million loss recognized for the fair value increase in the LAC Warrant from December 31, 2026 to January 30, 2026).

This news release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, available on the Company’s issuer profile on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website at www.lithiumamericas.com.

ABOUT LITHIUM AMERICAS

Lithium Americas is building Thacker Pass located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada. Phase 1 is designed for nominal production capacity of 40,000 tonnes per year of battery-quality lithium carbonate, and mechanical completion is targeted for late 2027. Thacker Pass hosts the largest known measured lithium resource (Measured and Indicated) and reserve (Proven and Probable) in the world and is owned by a JV between Lithium Americas (holding a 62% interest), and General Motors Holdings LLC (“GM”) (holding a 38% interest). Project financing for Phase 1 includes a $2.23 billion loan from the U.S. DOE and strategic investments from GM and Orion. The DOE holds the LAC Warrant to purchase common shares equivalent to a 5% equity stake of the Company as of the Issuance Date and the JV Warrant to purchase a non-voting, non-transferable equity interest in the JV equivalent to a 5% interest as of the Issuance Date. Lithium Americas’ shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LAC. To learn more, visit www.lithiumamericas.com or follow @LithiumAmericas on social media.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Rene LeBlanc, PhD, SME, Vice President, Commercial and Product Strategy of the Company, and a “qualified person” as defined under National Instrument 43-101 and Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively referred to herein as “forward-looking statements” (“FLS”)). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are FLS and can be identified by the use of statements that include, but are not limited to, words, such as “anticipate,” “plan,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “project,” “predict,” “proposes,” “potential,” “target,” “implement,” “schedule,” “forecast,” “intend,” “would,” “could,” “might,” “should,” “believe” and similar terminology, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may,” “could,” “would,” “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. FLS in this news release include, but are not limited to: statements relating to the anticipated sources and uses of funds to complete project financing; statements relating to the JV and the DOE Loan, the strategic investment from Orion for the development and construction of the Thacker Pass, the LAC Warrant and the JV Warrant, including statements regarding satisfaction of draw down conditions on the DOE Loan expectations about the extent to which the JV Transaction, the DOE Loan, including any amendments thereto, the investment from Orion, the LAC Warrant, the JV Warrant and cash on hand would fund the development and construction of Thacker Pass on schedule or at all; project de-risking initiatives and the extent to which work to date has de-risked project execution; the expected operations, financial results and condition of the Company; expectations related to the construction build, job creation and nameplate capacity of Thacker Pass as well as other statements with respect to the Company’s future objectives and strategies to achieve these objectives, including the future prospects of the Company; the estimated cash flow, capitalization and adequacy thereof for the Company; the estimated costs of the development of Thacker Pass, including timing, progress, approach, continuity or change in plans, construction, commissioning, expected milestones, anticipated production and results thereof and expansion plans; cost and expected benefits of the transloading terminal; cost and expected benefit of the limestone quarry; anticipated timing to resolve, and the expected outcome of, any complaints or claims made or that could be made concerning the permitting process in the U.S. for Thacker Pass; the timely completion of environmental reviews and related consultations, and receipt or issuance of permits and approvals, in the U.S. for the Company’s development and resultant operations; capital expenditures and programs; estimates, and any change in estimates, of the mineral resources and mineral reserves at Thacker Pass; development of mineral resources and mineral reserves; the realization of mineral resources and mineral reserves estimates, including whether certain mineral resources will ever be developed into mineral reserves, and information and underlying assumptions related thereto; government regulation of mining operations and treatment under governmental and taxation regimes; the future price of commodities, including lithium; the creation of a battery supply chain in the U.S. to support the electric vehicle market; the timing and amount of future production, currency exchange and interest rates; the Company’s ability to raise capital; expected expenditures to be made by the Company; statements relating to revised capital cost estimates; ability to produce high purity battery grade lithium products; settlement of agreements related to the operation and sale of mineral production as well as contracts in respect of operations and inputs required in the course of production; the timing, cost, quantity, capacity and product quality of production at Thacker Pass; successful development of Thacker Pass, including successful results from the Company’s testing facility and third-party tests related thereto; statements with respect to the expected economics of Thacker Pass, including capital costs, operating costs, sustaining capital requirements, after tax net present value and internal rate of return, pricing assumptions, payback period, sensitivity analyses, net cash flows and life of mine; anticipated job creation of the workforce hub; the expectation that the National Construction Agreement (Project Labor Agreement) with North America’s Building Trades Unions for construction of Phase 1 of Thacker Pass will minimize construction risk, ensure availability of skilled labor, address the challenges associated with Thacker Pass’s remote location and be effective in prioritizing employment of local and regional skilled craft workers, including members of underrepresented communities; overarching accessibility to a productive workforce; the expected workforce development training program being prepared with Great Basin College; the Company’s commitment to sustainable development, limiting the environmental impact at Thacker Pass and plans for phased reclamation during the life of mine including use benefits of growth media; ability to achieve capital cost efficiencies; anticipated use of any future proceeds and earnings related to Thacker Pass; as well as other statements with respect to management’s beliefs, plans, estimates and intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical facts.

FLS involves known and unknown risks, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially. FLS reflects the Company’s current views about future events, and while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of this news release, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies. Accordingly, there can be no certainty that they will accurately reflect actual results. Assumptions and other factors upon which such FLS is based include, without limitation: expectations regarding Phase 2 of Thacker Pass, including financing, and the absence of material adverse events affecting the Company during this time; the ability of the Company to perform conditions and meet expectations regarding the Company’s financial resources and future prospects; the ability to meet future objectives, priorities and anticipated milestones; a cordial business relationship between the Company and third-party strategic and contractual partners; the risk of general business and economic uncertainties and adverse market conditions; confidence that development, construction and operations at Thacker Pass will proceed as anticipated, including the impact of potential supply chain disturbances including but not limited to product availability, customs delays and potential shipping disruptions, especially with respect to steel, and the availability of equipment, labor and facilities necessary to complete development and construction of Thacker Pass and produce battery grade lithium; unforeseen technological, equipment and engineering problems; changes in general economic and geopolitical conditions, including as a result of regulatory changes by the current U.S. presidential administration, higher interest rates, the rate of inflation, a potential economic recession, ongoing conflict in the Middle East and potential changes in U.S. trade policy, including the imposition of tariffs and the resulting consequences on, among other things, the extractive resource industry, the green energy transition and the electric vehicle market; uncertainties inherent to the feasibility studies and mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; the mine processing facilities, based on the results of the testing facility and third-party tests, performing as expected; the ability of the Company to secure sufficient additional financing, advance and develop the Project, and to produce battery grade lithium; the respective benefits and impacts of Thacker Pass when production operations commence; settlement of agreements related to the operation and sale of mineral production as well as contracts in respect of operations and inputs required in the course of production; the Company’s ability to operate in a safe and effective manner, and without material adverse impact from the effects of climate change or severe weather conditions; reliability of technical data; uncertainties relating to receiving and maintaining mining, exploration, environmental and other permits or approvals in Nevada; demand for lithium, including that such demand is supported by growth in the electric vehicle market, lithium-ion battery market and battery energy storage system market; current technological trends; the impact of increasing competition in the lithium business, and the Company’s competitive position in the industry; continuing support of local communities and the Fort McDermitt Paiute and the Shoshone Tribe in relation to Thacker Pass, and continuing constructive engagement with these and other stakeholders, including any expected benefits of such engagement; risks related to cost, funding and regulatory authorizations to develop a workforce housing facility; the stable and supportive legislative, regulatory and community environment in the jurisdictions where the Company operates; impacts of inflation, deflation, currency exchange rates, interest rates and other general economic and stock market conditions; the impact of unknown financial contingencies, including litigation costs, environmental compliance costs and costs associated with the impacts of climate change, on the Company’s operations; increased attention to environmental, social, governance and safety and sustainability-related matters; risks related to the Company’s public statements with respect to such matters that may be subject to heightened scrutiny from public and governmental authorities related to the risk of potential “greenwashing,” (i.e., misleading information or false claims overstating potential sustainability-related benefits); risks that the Company may face regarding potentially conflicting initiatives from certain U.S. state or other governments; estimates of and unpredictable changes to the market prices for lithium products; development and construction costs for Thacker Pass, and costs for any additional exploration work at the Project; estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, including whether mineral resources not included in mineral reserves will be further developed into mineral reserves; some of the modifying factors used to convert mineral resources to mineral reserves may change materially, and could materially impact the mineral reserve estimate; reliability of technical data; anticipated timing and results of exploration, development and construction activities, including the impact of ongoing supply chain disruptions and availability of equipment and supplies on such timing; timely responses from governmental agencies responsible for reviewing and considering the Company’s permitting activities at Thacker Pass; availability of technology, including low carbon energy sources and water rights, on acceptable terms to advance Thacker Pass; government regulation of mining operations and mergers and acquisitions activity, and treatment under governmental, regulatory and taxation regimes; ability to realize expected benefits from investments in or partnerships with third parties; accuracy of development budgets and construction estimates; that the Company will meet its future objectives and priorities; the ability to satisfy production and lithium-recovery targets; that the Company will have access to adequate capital to fund its future projects and plans; that such future projects and plans will proceed as anticipated; compliance by joint venture partners, DOE and Orion with terms of agreements; the lack of any material disputes or disagreements between joint venture partners; the regulation of the mining industry by various governmental agencies; as well as assumptions concerning general economic and industry growth rates, commodity prices, resource estimates, currency exchange and interest rates and competitive conditions. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such FLS are reasonable, the Company can give no assurance that these assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct.

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of factors are not exhaustive. There can be no assurance that FLS will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this information, and that this information may not be appropriate for any other purpose, including investment purposes. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in any FLS as a result of the risk factors described under Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and elsewhere throughout that report, and in the Company’s other continuous disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov. All FLS contained in this news release are expressly qualified by the risk factors set out in the aforementioned documents. Readers are further cautioned to review the full description of risks, uncertainties and management’s assumptions in the aforementioned documents and other disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ and on EDGAR. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any FLS, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

INVESTOR CONTACT

Virginia Morgan

Vice President, Investor Relations and ESG

+1-778-726-4070

[email protected]

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Aurora Granted Plant Breeders’ Rights, Strengthening Leadership in Cannabis Science

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Canadian grant protects Aurora‑developed genetics bred through the company’s advanced research and breeding program

EDMONTON, AB, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian-based leading global medical cannabis company, announced today it has been granted Plant Breeders’ Rights in Canada for two proprietary cannabis cultivars developed through its world-class breeding program. This certification gives Aurora the exclusive rights to grow, propagate, and sell finished products produced from these varieties.

The two protected cultivars, SOT20R07-007 (known as Farm Gas) and SOT20R07-005 (known as Driftwood Diesel), were developed at Aurora Coast, Aurora’s industry-leading research and development facility in Comox, British Columbia. The company carefully selected these cultivars based on their unique characteristics, including how well they grow and how consistently they perform. Farm GasTM and Driftwood DieselTM are core medical cannabis products available to patients in Germany, Poland, UK, Canada, and Australia.

“These plant breeders’ rights recognize the depth of work behind our leading breeding, genetic development and testing program,” says Lana Culley, Vice President, Innovation and International Operations at Aurora. “They reflect a disciplined, science‑driven approach to developing cultivars that deliver consistency, performance and reliability for medical cannabis patients around the world.”

Understanding Plant Breeders’ Rights in Canada

  • Plant Breeders’ Rights are a form of intellectual property protection, similar to patents, that apply specifically to new and distinct plant varieties
  • In Canada, plant breeders’ rights are granted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and give breeders exclusive rights to produce and sell a protected plant variety
  • This framework recognizes the significant scientific investment required to develop cultivars that are clearly different and produce the same results over time
  • For Aurora, plant breeders’ rights protect proprietary cannabis genetics developed through its internal breeding program, supporting continued innovation and long‑term research

Aurora’s robust genetics platform underpins its global medical cannabis leadership and supports the company’s ability to develop differentiated premium products with consistent and reliable attributes. The protection of these varieties, as well as the recent grants received for select variety protection in Europe, enhances Aurora’s competitive position globally.

Further details regarding Plant Breeders’ Rights, can be found at https://inspection.canada.ca/en/plant-health/plant-varieties/plant-breeders-rights

About Aurora

Aurora is a global leader in medical cannabis, dedicated to improving lives through scientific expertise, proven performance, and a deep commitment to patient care. Aurora serves both medical and consumer markets across Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, with a strategic focus on high-margin opportunities and a medical-first approach. Aurora’s portfolio of trusted, leading brands includes Aurora®, MedReleaf®, Pedanios®, IndiMed™, San Raf®, Tasty’s® and Whistler Medical Marijuana Co.®. With world-class GMP-certified manufacturing facilities in Canada and Germany, and a team of industry-leading professionals, Aurora continues to expand its global footprint and deliver consistent, high-quality cannabis products with the purpose of Opening the World to Cannabis™.

Learn more at www.auroramj.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

Aurora’s common shares trade on the NASDAQ and TSX under the symbol “ACB”.

Forward Looking Information

This news release includes statements containing certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities law (“forward-looking statements“). Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “continue”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking statements made in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Plant Breeders’ Rights granted by the CFIA to the Company in Canada and the associated benefits and advantages for the Company, as well as statements regarding the enhancement of Aurora’s competitive position globally.

These forward-looking statements are only predictions. Forward looking information or statements contained in this news release have been developed based on assumptions management considers to be reasonable. Material factors or assumptions involved in developing forward-looking statements include, without limitation, publicly available information from governmental sources as well as from market research and industry analysis and on assumptions based on data and knowledge of this industry which the Company believes to be reasonable. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances could cause actual events, results, level of activity, performance, prospects, opportunities or achievements to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, the magnitude and duration of potential new or increased tariffs imposed on goods imported from Canada into the United States; the ability to retain key personnel, the ability to continue investing in infrastructure to support growth, the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms, the continued quality of our products, customer experience and retention, the development of third party government and non-government consumer sales channels, management’s estimates of consumer demand in Canada and in jurisdictions where the Company exports, expectations of future results and expenses, the risk of successful integration of acquired business and operations, management’s estimation that SG&A will grow only in proportion of revenue growth, the ability to expand and maintain distribution capabilities, the impact of competition, the general impact of financial market conditions, the yield from cannabis growing operations, product demand, changes in prices of required commodities, competition, and the possibility for changes in laws, rules, and regulations in the industry, epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises and other risks, uncertainties and factors set out under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual information from dated June 17, 2025 (the “AIF”) and filed with Canadian securities regulators available on the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com and filed with and available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company cautions that the list of risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the AIF is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.

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Bullish reports first quarter 2026 results

Bullish reports first quarter 2026 results

  • Q1’2026 Digital asset sales of $51.8 billion and Net income (loss) of $(604.9) million

  • Q1’2026 Adjusted revenue of $92.8 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $35.1 million

  • Bullish Options Trading volume grew to $11.6B in the Quarter while reaching Open Interest high of 14% market share in April 2026

CAYMAN ISLANDS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Bullish (NYSE: BLSH), an institutionally focused global digital asset platform that provides market infrastructure and information services, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Tom Farley, CEO: “We’re pleased with our Q1 results and we’re even more excited about what comes next. With the proposed acquisition of Equiniti, we will have all three elements required to become a powerhouse leading the blockchain era: end-to-end tokenization services, a unified transfer agent ledger, and broad blue-chip issuer relationships.”

Q1 2026 Financial Highlights

All amounts compared to Q1 2025

  • Digital asset sales were $51.8 billion vs. $80.2 billion

  • Net income (loss) was $(604.9) million vs. $(348.6) million equivalent to $(3.85) vs. $(3.04) per diluted share

  • Adjusted revenue (non-IFRS) was $92.8 million vs. $62.4 million

  • Adjusted transaction revenue (non-IFRS) was $38.0 million vs. $42.0 million

  • Adjusted EBITDA (non-IFRS) was $35.1 million vs. $13.2 million

  • Adjusted net income (non-IFRS) was $20.3 million vs. $2.1 million

Q1 2026 Key Business Metrics

Business Highlights

  • Signed a definitive agreement to acquire Equiniti for $4.2B: Creating the first fully integrated blockchain-enabled, blue-chip issuer services provider – unifying a regulated transfer agent with end-to-end tokenization infrastructure
  • Solidified position as the #2 Exchange for BTC Options: Drove growth by signing new clients and launching key product enhancements, contributing to Bullish Options Trading volume reaching $11.6B and open interest capture of 14% market share
  • Diversified Product Offerings: Filed to receive our futures and options exchange and clearinghouse licenses (i.e., DCM, DCO) to expand our derivatives offerings to the United States
  • Flagship Consensus Events: Highly successful Consensus Hong Kong (Q1) and Miami (Q2) events, drawing a combined 26,000+ attendees across 100+ countries
  • CoinDesk Indices: Partnered with Morgan Stanley on their recently launched BTC ETF and soon to be launched ETH and SOL ETFs

Re-Affirming Full Year 2026 Guidance

Management is re-affirming the following guidance for the full year 2026:

  • Subscription, services & other revenue (non-IFRS) of $220.0 million to $250.0 million

  • Adjusted operating expenses (non-IFRS) of $210.0 million to $230.0 million

  • Finance expense of $52.0 million to $60.0 million

Conference Call Webcast and Q&A Information

Bullish will host a call to discuss its results at 8:30 a.m. ET on May 14, 2026. The live webcast can be accessed at investors.bullish.com, along with supplemental slides. Following the call, a replay and transcript will be available at investors.bullish.com.

About Bullish

Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) is an institutionally focused global digital asset platform that provides regulated market infrastructure and information services. This includes Bullish Exchange – an institutionally focused digital assets spot and derivatives exchange, integrating a high-performance central limit order book matching engine with automated market making to provide deep and predictable liquidity. Bullish Europe is regulated under MiCAR as a crypto asset service provider offering spot trading and custody services for digital assets.

Bullish is the parent company of CoinDesk, a leading provider of digital asset media and information services. CoinDesk’s offerings include: CoinDesk Indices – a collection of tradable proprietary and single-asset benchmarks and indices that track the performance of digital assets for global institutions in the digital assets and traditional finance industries; CoinDesk Data – a broad suite of digital asset market data and analytics, providing real-time insights into prices, trends and market dynamics; and CoinDesk Insights – a digital asset media and events provider and operator of coindesk.com, a digital media platform that covers news and insights about digital assets, the underlying markets, policy and blockchain technology. For more information, please visit bullish.com and follow LinkedIn and X.

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Non-IFRS financial measures and key performance indicators

This communication includes certain financial measures that are not recognized by the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). These non-IFRS financial measures are “adjusted transaction revenue,” “subscription, services and other revenue,” “adjusted revenue,” “adjusted net income / (loss)” and “adjusted EBITDA,” “gross liquid assets” and “net liquid assets”, and “adjusted operating expense.” These non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income, cash flows from operations or other measures of profitability, liquidity or performance under IFRS. We believe these non-IFRS financial measures provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends. These non-IFRS financial measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments about which items of expense and income are excluded or included in determining these non-IFRS financial measures. Refer to the section “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures” for further details and a reconciliation of the non-IFRS financial measures presented to their most directly comparable IFRS financial measures.

This communication also provides our forward-looking “adjusted transaction revenue,” “subscription, services & other revenue,” “adjusted revenue,” “adjusted operating expense,” “adjusted EBITDA,” and “adjusted net income” guidance for the upcoming fiscal quarter. Information reconciling upcoming fiscal quarter “adjusted transaction revenue,” “subscription, services & other revenue,” “adjusted revenue,” “adjusted operating expense,” “adjusted EBITDA,” and “adjusted net income” to their most directly comparable IFRS financial measures is unavailable to us without unreasonable effort due to the high variability, complexity and lack of visibility in making accurate forecasts and projections to certain reconciling items. These items cannot be reasonably and accurately predicted without the investment of undue time, costs and other resources, and accordingly, no reconciliation of the forward-looking non-IFRS financial measures is included. These reconciling items could be material to our actual results for the period.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Sentences containing words such as “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “expect,” “should,” “could,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” or their negatives, or other similar expressions of a future or forward-looking nature generally should be considered forward-looking statements. Such statements include, without limitation, statements relating to the acquisition of Equiniti, the future financial or operating performance, business strategy, and potential market opportunity of Bullish, Equiniti or the combined companies; our expected financial or operating performance, including for the upcoming fiscal quarter; our business strategy and potential market opportunities; current and prospective products, services or acquisitions; trends in, demand for, and growth and market size of, the digital assets industry; the breadth and timing of onchain adoption; expectations regarding relationships with clients and third-party business partners and overall business momentum; our plans and expectations related to tokenization and the growth and adoption of tokenized securities and blockchain technology; competition in our industry; the regulatory and legal environment, including regulatory proceedings or approvals; and general economic and business conditions. Such forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by us, are inherently uncertain and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause results to differ from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the satisfaction of the conditions to closing the acquisition of Equiniti in the anticipated timeframe or at all; the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals; the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the combination; the ability to successfully integrate the business; litigation or regulatory actions related to the acquisition and combination; disruption from the acquisition and combination and its impact on our ability to grow our business and operations, including in new geographic locations; the costs or expenditures associated therewith; intense competition in our industry, including from unregulated and less-regulated entities and platforms; our ability to execute our business strategy and grow our business and operations, including in new geographic locations; our ability to develop, launch and improve our products and services and their adoption; our ability to attract and retain customers; the evolving rules and regulations applicable to digital assets, tokenization and our products and services; our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals and stay in compliance with laws and regulations, and the costs of doing so; evolution and adoption of digital assets; interest rate fluctuations and digital asset price volatility; changes in, or unexpected, costs to operate our business; cybersecurity risks, including with respect to digital assets custody; disruptions to information and technology systems, blockchain networks and third-party services on which we rely; changes in general market, political or economic conditions; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our 20-F dated March 9, 2026 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as well as potential risks and uncertainties disclosed in our other filings with the SEC. We may not actually achieve the performance, plans, or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements. Nothing in this communication should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth therein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake any duty to update forward-looking statements.

Definitions of Certain Metrics

  • Adjusted transaction revenue is a non-IFRS financial measure intended to capture the fees and trading spreads earned from customers trading on our Exchange. We define adjusted transactional revenue as (i) the portion of “Digital asset sales”, as reported in accordance with IFRS, attributable to digital asset sales on our Exchange, less (ii) the “Cost of digital assets derecognized” excluding such costs from sales on venues other than the Exchange, plus (iii) the change in fair value of digital asset inventories, arising from purchase of digital assets on our Exchange (included within reported “Change in fair value of digital assets held, net”), plus (iv) transaction income (included within reported “Other revenues”), plus (v) net spread related income and change in fair value of perpetual futures on the Exchange.

    We exclude digital asset sales, and the related cost of digital assets derecognized, from trading activity on venues other than our Exchange. We also exclude subscription and services revenue (included within reported other revenues). In each case, this approach is intended to ensure that our adjusted transaction revenue metric reflects the core performance of our trading operations and provides a clearer understanding of our business activities on our Exchange.

    While we include change in fair value of digital asset inventories, specifically the bid-offer spread earned from the purchase of digital assets on our Exchange, as part of our adjusted transaction revenue, we do not include other reported changes in fair value, such as subsequent remeasurements and mark-to-market adjustments. This is because these remeasurements, including impairment losses of digital assets held under intangible assets, are not considered part of our ongoing business operations and do not align with our intention to avoid taking directional trading positions.

  • Adjusted revenue is a non-IFRS financial measure intended to reflect the revenues generated by our trading and information services and also from our investing activities. We define adjusted revenue as adjusted transaction revenue, plus (i) subscription and services revenue, which is included in reported other revenues and includes interest and revenues from CoinDesk and CCData, plus (ii) for periods prior to 2024 only, change in fair value of investment in financial assets, plus (iii) the net income from DeFi protocols excluding the fair value change of underlying digital assets, that is reported under OCI.

    Specifically, adjusted revenue includes the fees and trading spreads earned from customers trading on our Exchange, excludes gains or losses from the remeasurement of our digital assets and includes other fees such as interest and revenue from CoinDesk and CCData businesses that we acquired in November 2023 and October 2024, respectively.

  • Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as income/(loss) after tax adjusted to exclude:
  • digital asset sales and the cost of digital assets derecognized on other venues, as these transactions do not directly reflect the core activities of liquidity provision and client facilitation on our Exchange. Excluding these is intended to ensure that our Adjusted EBITDA remains focused on the fundamental operations that drive our business;

  • gains or losses from the remeasurement of our digital assets, as these assets are held to facilitate client trading rather than for proprietary trading purposes. Such remeasurement reflects mark-to-market (MTM) adjustments including the impairment losses of digital assets held under intangible assets that are not part of our ongoing business operations and do not align with our intention to avoid taking directional trading positions. The primary focus of our business model is to provide liquidity and facilitate client transactions on our Exchange, with the key performance metric being the bid-offer spread earned from digital asset spot transactions. Including MTM adjustments would introduce volatility that is not reflective of our core operational performance and could mislead stakeholders about the true drivers of our business;

  • certain non-cash charges such as share-based compensation expenses and depreciation and amortization because the amount of such expenses in any specific period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of our business operations;

  • provision for or benefit from income tax and finance expenses;

  • change in fair value of derivatives and financial liability at FVTPL;

  • the change in fair value of investments in financial assets related to digital asset funds. These investments are not central to our core operations, as they do not directly contribute to our primary business activities of liquidity provision and client facilitation. The fair value changes are primarily driven by the mark-to-market (MTM) adjustments of the underlying digital assets within the funds. Including these fair value changes would introduce volatility of digital assets that does not accurately represent the operational metrics that are indicative of our business performance. Our core operating performance focuses on providing liquidity and facilitating client transactions, and we aim to avoid taking directional trading positions;

  • certain acquisition-related and integration costs associated with business combinations, various restructuring and other costs, and goodwill impairment charges, all of which are not normal operating expenses. These adjustments aid in the comparability of our results across periods. Acquisition related costs include amounts paid to redeem acquirees’ unvested share-based compensation awards, legal, accounting, valuation, and due diligence costs. Integration costs include advisory and other professional services or consulting fees necessary to integrate acquired businesses. Restructuring and other costs that are not reflective of our core business operating expenses may include severance costs, contingent losses, impairment charges, and certain litigation and regulatory charges; and

  • the net income from DeFi protocols, excluding the fair value change of underlying digital assets, which is a component of the “Revaluation of digital assets held as investments” under OCI. Deploying our digital assets in these protocols are a strategic component of our business model, providing additional yield and enhancing our liquidity management capabilities. Including this net income in Adjusted EBITDA reflects the performance of our investment activities and supports our focus on core operations.

  • Adjusted EBITDA Less Capex is Adjusted EBITDA excluding funds used to acquire, upgrade, or maintain physical assets such as property, plants, buildings, technology, or equipment.
  • Adjusted net income/(loss) is calculated as income/(loss) after tax adjusted by the same adjustment items taken into account for determining adjusted EBITDA, with further adjustment to add back finance expense and depreciation and amortization, and reduced by tax effect of the adjustments.
  • Adjusted operating expense is calculated by taking total operating expenses (which includes Administrative expenses and Other expenses) and excluding items we do not consider representative of our core, ongoing operating performance. These excluded items are Stock-based compensation expense, Depreciation and amortization expense, and certain non-recurring expenses.

    We believe Adjusted Operating Expense is a useful supplemental measure for investors, as it provides a clearer view of our operational efficiency by removing non-cash expenses (depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation) and other items not indicative of ongoing business trends. Management uses this measure to assess business performance and to plan for future periods.

  • Subscription, services & other revenue is a non-IFRS financial measure intended to provide a comprehensive view of our diverse revenue streams beyond core transaction fees and spreads. This measure includes revenue from lending and liquidity services, such as interest earned from third-party lending arrangements like credit line facilities and margin loans, interest on our own cash and stablecoins, fees from liquidity services and promotional income, and revenues from CoinDesk services such as sponsorships, event admissions, and index data licensing fees. It also incorporates the net income from DeFi protocols (excluding any fair value changes of the underlying digital assets). This non-IFRS measure is calculated by taking “Subscription and services revenue” (as reported within the “Other revenues”) and adding “Net income from DeFi protocols, excluding the fair value change of underlying digital assets” (as reported within “Revaluation of digital assets held as investments”). By consolidating these various income sources, we believe this measure offers a more distinct view of the growth and performance of our service-oriented business lines, separate from our core transaction-based revenues.
  • Trading volume represents the notional value of trades, i.e., the product of the quantity of assets transacted and the trade price at the time the spot transaction was executed. The quantity represents the total U.S. dollar equivalent value of matched trades transacted between a buyer and seller through our platform during the period of measurement.
  • Average daily volume represents the total Trading volume for the applicable period divided by the number of trading days in such period.
  • Average trading spread represents total commissions earned from transactions on the Bullish Exchange for the period, expressed in basis points (bps) of the trading volume for the period. Management reviews this metric, which reflects the cost of trading on the Bullish Exchange, changes in fair value of perpetual futures, and rebates, for insight into the average revenue generated per unit of trading volume on our platform.
  • Gross liquid assets isdefined as the sum of (i) Digital assets held — inventories, (ii) Digital assets held — intangible assets, (iii) Digital assets held — financial assets, (iv) Loans and other receivables — digital assets, (v) Investments in financial assets, and (vi) Cash and cash equivalents.
  • Net liquid assets is defined as Gross liquid assets, reduced by (i) Digital assets held — inventories, (ii) the portion of Digital assets held — financial assets on our Exchange, (iii) the portion of Cash and cash equivalents on our Exchange, (iv) Borrowings, (v) Borrowings from related parties, and (vi) Digital assets loan payable.
  • Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share “EPS” is defined as Adjusted Net Income divided by Adjusted Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding. The numerator, Adjusted Net Income, is defined above. The denominator, Adjusted Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, is calculated as the basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding determined in accordance with IFRS, plus the assumed exchange of all outstanding Participating Securities into shares of diluted weighted average shares outstanding. This adjustment reflects the fully diluted capital structure of the Company by including all equity-linked instruments that have economic participation rights. Adjusted Diluted EPS has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for diluted earnings per share calculated in accordance with IFRS.
  • Adjusted Fully Diluted WA Shares Outstanding is defined as Ordinary shares outstanding plus (i) the vested and unvested portion of BMC1 Class A and Class B shares as converted into Ordinary shares (ii) the vested and unvested portion of outstanding options assuming all options are exercised for Ordinary shares (iii) the vested and unvested portion of RSU’s outstanding that have not yet been delivered less (iv) the number of Ordinary shares Bullish would be able to repurchase at market price with the proceeds from the exercise of vested and unvested options.

BULLISH

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (UNAUDITED)

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2026 AND 2025

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Digital assets sales

 

$

51,812,747

 

 

$

80,236,157

 

Cost of digital assets derecognized

 

 

(51,792,742

)

 

 

(80,209,641

)

Other revenues

 

 

57,482

 

 

 

20,304

 

Change in fair value of digital assets held, net

 

 

(559,584

)

 

 

(246,762

)

Net spread related income and change in fair value of perpetual futures on the Exchange

 

 

35

 

 

 

(3,702

)

Change in fair value of investment in financial assets

 

 

(92,373

)

 

 

(71,810

)

Administrative expenses

 

 

(48,280

)

 

 

(47,186

)

Other expenses

 

 

(45,530

)

 

 

(15,063

)

Finance expense

 

 

(14,088

)

 

 

(10,240

)

Change in fair value of derivatives

 

 

69,197

 

 

 

 

Change in fair value of financial liability at FVTPL

 

 

8,500

 

 

 

(900

)

Income/(loss) before income tax

 

$

(604,636

)

 

$

(348,843

)

Income tax benefit/(expense)

 

 

(226

)

 

 

(221

)

Net income/(loss)

 

$

(604,862

)

 

$

(348,622

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owners of the Group

 

 

(581,713

)

 

 

(343,994

)

Non-controlling interests

 

 

(23,149

)

 

 

(4,628

)

Net income/(loss)

 

$

(604,862

)

 

$

(348,622

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items that will not be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revaluation of digital assets held as investments

 

 

(26,636

)

 

 

(99,903

)

Fair value gain/(loss) on financial liabilities designated as at FVTPL attributable to changes in credit risk

 

 

14,250

 

 

 

6,050

 

 

 

$

(12,386

)

 

$

(93,853

)

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

 

 

(302

)

 

 

543

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income/(loss)

 

$

(617,550

)

 

$

(441,932

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owners of the Group

 

 

(593,903

)

 

 

(436,318

)

Non-controlling interests

 

 

(23,647

)

 

 

(5,614

)

Total comprehensive income/(loss)

 

$

(617,550

)

 

$

(441,932

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

151,146

 

 

 

113,215

 

Diluted

 

 

151,146

 

 

 

113,215

 

Earnings/(Loss) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(3.85

)

 

$

(3.04

)

Diluted

 

$

(3.85

)

 

$

(3.04

)

BULLISH

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2026 AND DECEMBER 31, 2025

(In thousands)

 

 

 

March 31, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

$

62,682

 

 

$

63,062

 

Other intangible assets

 

 

30,535

 

 

 

31,104

 

Property and equipment and right-of-use assets

 

 

26,465

 

 

 

28,369

 

Deferred tax assets

 

 

2,995

 

 

 

2,865

 

Other assets

 

 

17,662

 

 

 

21,311

 

Restricted cash

 

 

5,840

 

 

 

5,727

 

Total non-current assets

 

$

146,179

 

 

$

152,438

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital assets held – inventories

 

$

142,698

 

 

$

206,178

 

Digital assets held – intangible assets

 

 

1,298,611

 

 

 

1,537,071

 

Digital assets held – financial assets

 

 

863,306

 

 

 

1,037,915

 

Loan and other receivables – digital assets

 

 

395,684

 

 

 

446,481

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

 

6,298

 

 

 

 

Investments in financial assets

 

 

266,640

 

 

 

404,144

 

Other assets

 

 

55,945

 

 

 

47,502

 

Customer segregated cash

 

 

55,640

 

 

 

20,044

 

Restricted cash

 

 

17,003

 

 

 

16,839

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

76,052

 

 

 

87,892

 

Total current assets

 

$

3,177,877

 

 

$

3,804,066

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

3,324,056

 

 

$

3,956,504

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings from related parties

 

$

482,850

 

 

$

505,600

 

Convertible redeemable preference shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital assets loan payable

 

 

4,885

 

 

 

5,267

 

Lease liabilities

 

 

12,817

 

 

 

14,378

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

 

18

 

 

 

18

 

Other payables

 

 

 

 

 

3,000

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

$

500,570

 

 

$

528,263

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer segregated cash liabilities

 

$

55,640

 

 

$

20,044

 

Borrowings

 

 

 

 

 

49,982

 

Digital assets loan payable

 

 

334

 

 

 

334

 

Lease liabilities

 

 

6,213

 

 

 

5,524

 

Other payables

 

 

58,092

 

 

 

54,028

 

Total current liabilities

 

$

120,279

 

 

$

129,912

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$

620,849

 

 

$

658,175

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets

 

$

2,703,207

 

 

$

3,298,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital and share premium

 

$

5,119,254

 

 

$

5,110,063

 

Option premium on convertible redeemable preference shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reserves

 

 

390,214

 

 

 

774,224

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(2,860,139

)

 

 

(2,668,100

)

Total shareholders’ equity attributable to the owners of the Group

 

$

2,649,329

 

 

$

3,216,187

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlling interests

 

 

53,878

 

 

 

82,142

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total equity

 

$

2,703,207

 

 

$

3,298,329

 

BULLISH

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2026 AND 2025

(In thousands)

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income/(loss)

 

$

(604,862

)

 

$

(348,622

)

Adjustments for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

(5,686

)

 

 

(2,632

)

Debt interest expense

 

 

13,777

 

 

 

9,987

 

Lease interest expense

 

 

311

 

 

 

253

 

Net foreign exchange loss

 

 

 

 

 

(262

)

Share-based payments expenses

 

 

5,603

 

 

 

5,133

 

Depreciation of property and equipment and right-of-use assets

 

 

1,670

 

 

 

1,498

 

Amortization of other intangible assets

 

 

557

 

 

 

616

 

Impairment of right-of-use asset

 

 

591

 

 

 

 

Loss from revaluation of digital assets and other investments in financial assets at FVTPL, net

 

 

226,419

 

 

 

176,484

 

Change in fair value of financial liability at FVTPL

 

 

(8,482

)

 

 

900

 

Impairment losses of digital assets

 

 

359,209

 

 

 

142,088

 

Operating cash flows before changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

(10,893

)

 

 

(14,557

)

Decrease/(increase) in other assets

 

 

(21,737

)

 

 

1,184

 

Increase in deferred tax assets

 

 

(130

)

 

 

(268

)

Decrease in digital assets held – inventories

 

 

6,005

 

 

 

282,844

 

Decrease/(increase) in digital assets held – intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Increase) in digital assets held – financial assets

 

 

(307,298

)

 

 

(264,599

)

Decrease/(increase) in digital assets held – loan receivable

 

 

391,604

 

 

 

(3,123

)

(Decrease) in other payables

 

 

(4,292

)

 

 

(7,438

)

Increase in customer segregated cash liabilities

 

 

35,596

 

 

 

216

 

Increase/(decrease) in digital assets held – customer segregated inventories

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase/(decrease) in customer segregated liabilities – digital assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in deferred tax liabilities

 

 

1

 

 

 

10

 

Interest received

 

 

2,067

 

 

 

2,152

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities

 

 

90,923

 

 

 

(3,579

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for business combinations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash acquired from business combinations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of digital assets for liquidation reserve

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivable for loans made via margin lending services

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for business combinations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash acquired from business combinations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of investment in financial assets

 

 

(6,449

)

 

 

(1,275

)

Proceeds on investment in financial assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash received from investment in derivative financial instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for investment in derivative financial instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

 

(412

)

 

 

(196

)

Proceeds on disposal of property and equipment

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

Purchase of digital assets held – intangible assets

 

 

(907

)

 

 

(41,491

)

Proceeds on disposal of digital assets held – intangible assets

 

 

4,345

 

 

 

30,448

 

Prepayment on intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(3,403

)

 

 

(12,514

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares

 

 

1,349

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

 

(13,777

)

 

 

(10,240

)

Proceeds from loans

 

 

 

 

 

74,300

 

Repayment of loans

 

 

(50,000

)

 

 

(49,300

)

Repayment on lease liabilities

 

 

(1,126

)

 

 

(1,331

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities

 

 

(63,554

)

 

 

13,429

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, customer segregated cash and restricted cash

 

 

23,966

 

 

 

(2,664

)

Cash and cash equivalents, customer segregated cash and restricted cash at beginning of the period

 

 

130,502

 

 

 

55,783

 

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, customer segregated cash and restricted cash

 

 

67

 

 

 

(231

)

Cash and cash equivalents, customer segregated cash and restricted cash at end of the period

 

$

154,535

 

 

$

52,888

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, customer segregated cash and restricted cash consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer segregated cash

 

 

55,640

 

 

 

6,598

 

Restricted cash

 

 

22,843

 

 

 

17,990

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

76,052

 

 

 

28,300

 

Total cash and cash equivalents, customer segregated cash and restricted cash

 

$

154,535

 

 

$

52,888

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognition of right-of-use assets against lease liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

2,715

 

Purchase of digital assets held – intangible assets

 

 

(3,395,970

)

 

 

(12,147,047

)

Proceeds on disposal of digital assets held – intangible assets

 

 

3,420,100

 

 

 

11,818,045

 

Digital asset loan receivables made, net

 

 

(514,856

)

 

 

32,472

 

Digital asset pledged as collateral made, net

 

 

98,452

 

 

 

84,137

 

Interest Received in Digital Assets

 

 

962

 

 

 

 

Purchase of investment in financial assets via USDC

 

 

 

 

 

(10,116

)

Prepayment on intangible assets made, net

 

 

(7,366

)

 

 

 

Non-cash purchase of investment

 

 

(6,770

)

 

 

 

Non-cash proceeds of sales of investments

 

 

120,840

 

 

 

 

Interest paid in digital assets

 

 

(4,683

)

 

 

 

Proceeds from borrowings via digital assets

 

 

966,841

 

 

 

676,959

 

Repayment from borrowings via digital assets

 

 

(962,963

)

 

 

(672,758

)

Proceeds from digital assets loan payable via digital assets

 

 

154,928

 

 

 

84,554

 

Repayments from digital assets loan payable via digital assets

 

 

(154,224

)

 

 

(34,896

)

Proceeds from issuance of Ordinary shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-IFRS Measures Summarized

In US$ thousands

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

($ in thousands)

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted transaction revenue

 

$

38,017

 

 

$

42,027

 

Adjusted revenue

 

$

92,826

 

 

$

62,411

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

35,149

 

 

$

13,168

 

Adjusted Net Income

 

$

20,297

 

 

$

2,138

 

Adjusted Opex

 

$

57,680

 

 

$

49,242

 

 

 

Period ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

($ in thousands)

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Gross Liquid Assets

 

$

3,042,991

 

 

$

3,719,681

 

Net Liquid Assets

 

$

2,271,816

 

 

$

2,859,701

 

Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures

In US$ thousands

 

($ in thousands)

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

Adjusted Transaction Revenue and Adjusted Revenue

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Digital assets sales

 

$

51,812,747

 

 

$

80,236,157

 

Digital asset sales on venues other than Exchange

 

 

 

 

 

(303,863

)

Digital asset sales – on our Exchange

 

$

51,812,747

 

 

$

79,932,294

 

Cost of digital assets derecognized – on our Exchange

 

 

(51,792,742

)

 

 

(79,905,816

)

Change in fair value of digital assets inventories, arising from purchase of digital assets on our Exchange

 

 

15,265

 

 

 

18,688

 

Transaction income

 

 

2,712

 

 

 

563

 

Net spread related income and change in fair value of perpetual futures

 

 

35

 

 

 

(3,702

)

Adjusted Transaction Revenue

 

$

38,017

 

 

$

42,027

 

Subscriptions and services revenue

 

 

54,770

 

 

 

19,741

 

Change in fair value of investment in financial assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revaluation of digital assets held as investments

 

 

39

 

 

 

643

 

Adjusted Revenue

 

$

92,826

 

 

$

62,411

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income/(loss)

 

$

(604,862

)

 

$

(348,623

)

Adjusted to exclude the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital asset sales on venues other than Exchange

 

 

 

 

 

(303,863

)

Cost of digital assets derecognized on other venues

 

 

 

 

 

303,825

 

Loss/(Gain) from changes in fair value of digital assets inventories net payable to customers

 

 

150,924

 

 

 

115,267

 

Income tax expense

 

 

226

 

 

 

(221

)

Finance expenses

 

 

14,088

 

 

 

10,240

 

Employee share-based payment expenses

 

 

5,603

 

 

 

5,133

 

Other share-based payment expenses

 

 

15,438

 

 

 

 

Change in fair value of loan and other receivables – digital assets

 

 

73,236

 

 

 

21,400

 

Change in fair value of digital assets loan payable

 

 

(280

)

 

 

(13,305

)

Change in fair value of derivatives

 

 

(69,197

)

 

 

 

Change in fair value of financial liability at FVTPL

 

 

(8,500

)

 

 

900

 

Change in fair value of investments in financial assets

 

 

92,373

 

 

 

71,810

 

Impairment losses of digital assets held – intangible assets

 

 

350,970

 

 

 

142,088

 

Impairment of right-of-use assets

 

 

591

 

 

 

 

Impairment of digital assets

 

 

8,239

 

 

 

 

Non-recurring expenses

 

 

5,487

 

 

 

7,085

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

772

 

 

 

789

 

Adjusted to include the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revaluation of digital assets held as investments

 

 

39

 

 

 

643

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

35,149

 

 

$

13,168

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance expenses

 

 

(14,088

)

 

 

(10,240

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

(772

)

 

 

(789

)

Tax effect of adjusted net income before taxes

 

 

8

 

 

 

(1

)

Adjusted Net Income

 

$

20,297

 

 

$

2,138

 

 

Note – Figures presented may not sum precisely due to rounding.

Gross and Net Liquid Assets

In US$ thousands

 

 

 

March 31, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

Digital assets held – inventories

 

$

142,698

 

 

$

206,178

 

Digital assets held – intangible assets

 

 

1,298,611

 

 

 

1,537,071

 

Digital assets held – financial assets (on Exchange)

 

 

135,230

 

 

 

84,993

 

Digital assets held – financial assets (off Exchange)

 

 

728,076

 

 

 

952,922

 

Loan and other receivable

 

 

395,684

 

 

 

446,481

 

Investments in financial assets

 

 

266,640

 

 

 

404,144

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

76,052

 

 

 

87,892

 

Gross Liquid Assets

 

$

3,042,991

 

 

$

3,719,681

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(-) Digital assets held – inventories

 

$

(142,698

)

 

$

(206,178

)

(-) Digital assets held – financial assets (on Exchange)

 

 

(135,230

)

 

 

(84,993

)

(-) Digital assets loan payable

 

 

(5,219

)

 

 

(5,601

)

(-) Borrowings

 

 

 

 

 

(49,982

)

(-) Borrowings from related parties

 

 

(482,850

)

 

 

(505,600

)

(-) Cash on the Exchange

 

 

(5,178

)

 

 

(7,626

)

Net Liquid Assets

 

$

2,271,816

 

 

$

2,859,701

 

 

Note – Figures presented may not sum precisely due to rounding.

Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Expense

In US$ thousands

 

($ in thousands)

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

IFRS Core Operating Expense to Adjusted Operating Expense

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

IFRS Core Operating Expense

 

$

93,810

 

 

$

62,249

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee stock-based compensation expense

 

 

5,603

 

 

 

5,133

 

Other stock-based compensation expense

 

 

15,438

 

 

 

 

Non-recurring expenses – legal and professional fees

 

 

4,040

 

 

 

6,047

 

Non-recurring expenses – compensation and benefits

 

 

1,447

 

 

 

1,038

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

772

 

 

 

789

 

Impairment of right-of-use assets

 

 

591

 

 

 

 

Impairment of digital assets

 

 

8,239

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted Operating Expense

 

$

57,680

 

 

$

49,242

 

 

Note – Figures presented may not sum precisely due to rounding.

 

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Dillard’s, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (the “Company” or “Dillard’s”) announced operating results for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2026. This release contains certain forward-looking statements. Please refer to the Company’s cautionary statements included below under “Forward-Looking Information.”


Dillard’s Chief Executive Officer William T. Dillard, II commented, “We are pleased to report a good start to 2026 with a profitable 3% sales growth supported by an increased 45.8% retail gross margin. We continue to focus on motivating our customer with newness in our merchandise assortment.”

Highlights of the First Quarter (compared to the prior year first quarter):

  • Total retail sales increased 3%

    • Comparable store sales increased 3%
    • Net income of $250.6 million compared to $163.8 million
    • Earnings per share of $16.04 compared to $10.39
    • Retail gross margin of 45.8% of sales compared to 45.5% of sales
    • Operating expenses were $444.0 million (28.3% of sales) compared to $421.7 million (27.6% of sales)
    • Ending inventory increased 3%

First Quarter Results

Dillard’s reported net income for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2026 of $250.6 million, or $16.04 per share, compared to $163.8 million, or $10.39 per share, for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025. Included in net income for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2026 is a pre-tax gain on litigation settlement, net of legal fees, of $104.1 million ($79.6 million after tax or $5.10 per share) related to the Company’s favorable settlement of a long-standing lawsuit involving payment card interchange fees.

Sales

Net sales for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2026 and May 3, 2025 were $1.568 billion and $1.529 billion, respectively. Net sales includes the operations of the Company’s construction business, CDI Contractors, LLC (“CDI”).

Total retail sales (which excludes CDI) for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2026 and May 3, 2025 were $1.518 billion and $1.468 billion, respectively. Total retail sales increased 3% for the 13-week period ended May 2, 2026 compared to the 13-week period ended May 3, 2025. Sales in comparable stores for the same period increased 3%.

All merchandise categories reported sales increases compared to the prior year first quarter. Sales increased significantly in home and furniture, ladies’ accessories and lingerie and shoes. Sales in men’s apparel and accessories, juniors’ and children’s apparel and ladies’ apparel increased moderately while sales in cosmetics increased slightly during the quarter.

Gross Margin

Consolidated gross margin for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2026 was 44.5% of sales compared to 43.9% of sales for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025.

Retail gross margin for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2026 was 45.8% of sales compared to 45.5% of sales for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025. Compared to the prior year first quarter, retail gross margin increased moderately in shoes and increased slightly in ladies’ accessories and lingerie. Retail gross margin was unchanged (as a percentage) in juniors’ and children’s apparel, cosmetics and men’s apparel and accessories. Retail gross margin decreased slightly in ladies’ apparel and decreased moderately in home and furniture.

Selling, General & Administrative Expenses

Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses (“operating expenses”) for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2026 were $444.0 million (28.3% of sales) and $421.7 million (27.6% of sales) for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025. The increase is largely due to higher payroll and payroll-related expenses.

Store Information

During the quarter, the Company opened a 160,000 square foot location at The Mall at Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek, Ohio. The Company operates 272 Dillard’s stores, including 28 clearance centers, spanning 30 states (totaling 46.1 million square feet) and an Internet store at dillards.com.

Dillard’s, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(In Millions, Except Per Share Data)
                     
    13 Weeks Ended
    May 2, 2026   May 3, 2025
          % of         % of
          Net         Net
    Amount   Sales   Amount   Sales
Net sales   $ 1,568.4     100.0 %   $ 1,528.9     100.0 %
Service charges and other income     20.2     1.3       18.1     1.2  
      1,588.6     101.3       1,547.0     101.2  
                     
Cost of sales     870.4     55.5       857.7     56.1  
Selling, general and administrative expenses     444.0     28.3       421.7     27.6  
Depreciation and amortization     43.3     2.8       44.5     2.9  
Rentals     3.9     0.2       4.6     0.3  
Interest and debt (income) expense, net     (0.7 )   (0.0 )     (0.8 )   (0.1 )
Other expense     5.0     0.3       5.7     0.4  
Gain on litigation settlement     104.1     6.6            
Gain on disposal of assets     0.2     0.0       0.1     0.0  
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of joint ventures     327.0     20.9       213.7     14.0  
Income taxes     76.7           49.9      
Equity in earnings of joint ventures     0.3                
Net income   $ 250.6     16.0 %   $ 163.8     10.7 %
                     
Basic and diluted earnings per share   $ 16.04         $ 10.39      
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding     15.6           15.8      

Dillard’s, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(In Millions)
             
    May 2,   May 3,
    2026   2025
Assets            
Current assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 1,157.7   $ 900.5
Accounts receivable     47.1     56.9
Short-term investments     259.7     258.5
Merchandise inventories     1,506.5     1,469.3
Other current assets     76.1     82.9
Total current assets     3,047.1     2,768.1
             
Property and equipment, net     884.7     976.0
Operating lease assets     33.9     32.5
Deferred income taxes     78.7     71.3
Other assets     93.4     59.1
             
Total assets   $ 4,137.8   $ 3,907.0
             
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity            
Current liabilities:            
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses   $ 1,081.4   $ 1,056.7
Current portion of long-term debt     96.0    
Current portion of operating lease liabilities     9.4     10.8
Federal and state income taxes     100.5     79.3
Total current liabilities     1,287.3     1,146.8
             
Long-term debt     225.7     321.6
Operating lease liabilities     24.3     21.5
Other liabilities     374.9     359.2
Subordinated debentures     200.0     200.0
Stockholders’ equity     2,025.6     1,857.9
             
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 4,137.8   $ 3,907.0

Dillard’s, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In Millions)
             
    13 Weeks Ended
    May 2,   May 3,
    2026   2025
Operating activities:            
Net income   $ 250.6     $ 163.8  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:            
Depreciation and amortization of property and other deferred costs     43.7       44.9  
Gain on disposal of assets     (0.2 )     (0.1 )
Accrued interest on short-term investments     (2.2 )     (3.2 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:            
Increase in accounts receivable     (7.3 )     (1.2 )
Increase in merchandise inventories     (305.4 )     (297.3 )
(Increase) decrease in other current assets     (4.1 )     10.6  
(Increase) decrease in other assets     (0.6 )     1.1  
Increase in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities     313.6       263.6  
Increase in income taxes     75.9       50.4  
Net cash provided by operating activities     364.0       232.6  
             
Investing activities:            
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software     (17.2 )     (16.8 )
Proceeds from disposal of assets     0.2       0.2  
Proceeds from insurance           1.5  
Purchase of short-term investments     (258.5 )     (212.4 )
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments     212.4       282.8  
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities     (63.1 )     55.3  
             
Financing activities:            
Cash dividends paid     (4.7 )     (4.0 )
Purchase of treasury stock           (98.0 )
Issuance cost of line of credit           (3.3 )
Net cash used in financing activities     (4.7 )     (105.3 )
             
Increase in cash and cash equivalents     296.2       182.6  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period     861.5       717.9  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 1,157.7     $ 900.5  
             
Non-cash transactions:            
Accrued capital expenditures   $ 6.2     $ 7.6  
Accrued purchase of treasury stock and excise taxes           1.0  
Lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities     0.3       1.8  
                 

Estimates for 2026

The Company is providing the following estimates for certain financial statement items for the 52-week period ending January 30, 2027 based upon current conditions. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates as conditions and factors change – See “Forward-Looking Information.”

    In Millions
    2026   2025
    Estimated   Actual
Depreciation and amortization   $ 175     $ 179  
Rentals     18       19  
Interest and debt (income) expense, net     (5 )     (6 )
Capital expenditures     130       93  
                 

Forward-Looking Information

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CONTACT:
Dillard’s, Inc.
Julie J. Guymon
501-376-5965
[email protected]



Brightstar Lottery Signs 3-Year Contract Extension with TIPOS, Slovakia’s National Lottery

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Agreement extends Brightstar’s 30+ Year Partnership with TIPOS to 2032

LONDON, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) (“Brightstar”) announced today that its subsidiary, Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a three-year contract extension with TIPOS a.s., the government-owned lottery in Slovakia, to continue providing best-in-class lottery technology and lottery-related services.

TIPOS has been a valued Brightstar customer for more than 30 years. Under its most recent contract with TIPOS, signed in 2019 and which this agreement extends to 2032, Brightstar implemented in Slovakia a new lottery central system, next-generation retailer terminals, and related support services. Brightstar will further support TIPOS’ business expansion by delivering up to 2,500 new mobile lottery terminals, handheld devices that provide lotteries expanded reach and enhanced convenience.

“Brightstar continues to deliver important services and innovative solutions to help us grow lottery in Slovakia,” said Štefan Vyletel, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of TIPOS. “The success of our partnership funds a variety of good causes in Slovakia, including education and sports, and we are pleased to extend our agreement.”

“We are honored that TIPOS has entrusted us to serve Slovakia’s lottery for three decades,” said Marco Tasso, Brightstar Chief Operating Officer International and Italy Operations. “The handheld terminals we are deploying will enable TIPOS to convert offline instant ticket sales activities to online sales at the individual ticket level, while expanding the number of points of sale locations that players can purchase draw-based lottery games. We remain firmly committed to providing TIPOS and its players with exciting and innovative lottery solutions to help drive funding for good causes in Slovakia.”

About Brightstar Lottery PLC
Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) is a global leader in lottery focused on innovation and forward-thinking strategies and solutions, building on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, entertain players and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar serves nearly 90 lottery customers and their players on six continents. It is the primary technology provider to 26 of the 46 lottery jurisdictions in the U.S. and eight of the world’s 10 largest lotteries. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com or follow along on LinkedIn.

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Brookfield Corporation Reports Strong First Quarter Results 

Distributable Earnings increased to $1.6 billion

Over $1 Billion of BN and BAM Shares Repurchased in Volatility of Markets to Date in 2026

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) announced strong financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Nick Goodman, President of Brookfield Corporation, said, “We started the year strong, with good growth in asset management, continued scaling of wealth solutions, and stable cash flows in our operating businesses. We were active in many areas, including the repurchase of over $1 billion of shares year-to-date in the open market—of which $470 million were BN shares and $575 million were BAM shares.”

Nick Goodman continued, “As part of our ongoing efforts to streamline our corporate structure, we are advancing plans to combine Brookfield Corporation (BN) and our insurance business (BNT). As our insurance platform continues to scale, the combination will enhance capital efficiency and flexibility, supporting our ability to deploy capital globally into high-quality investment opportunities, and our commitment to provide excellent service and long-term certainty for our policyholders. This builds on the successful conversion of our listed private business entity (BBUC) earlier this year and the progress we have made exploring similar initiatives with our listed infrastructure and energy vehicles.”

Operating Results

Distributable earnings (“DE”) before realizations increased by 7% and 6% over the prior periods.

       
UNAUDITED

For the periods ended March 31

(US$ millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended   Last Twelve Months Ended
  2026     2025     2026     2025
Net income of consolidated business1 $ 1,042   $ 215   $ 4,062   $ 1,549
Net income attributable to Brookfield shareholders2   102     73     1,336     612
               
Distributable earnings before realizations3   1,393     1,301     5,478     5,171
— Per Brookfield share3,4   0.59     0.55     2.32     2.18
               
Distributable earnings3   1,550     1,549     6,009     6,607
— Per Brookfield share3,4   0.66     0.65     2.54     2.78

See endnotes on page 9.

Total consolidated net income was $1.0 billion for the quarter and $4.1 billion for the last twelve months (“LTM”). Distributable earnings before realizations were $1.4 billion ($0.59/share) for the quarter and $5.5 billion ($2.32/share) for the LTM.

Asset Management generated an 11% increase in fee-related earnings compared to the prior year quarter, supported by strong institutional fundraising across our flagship and diversified complementary strategies, increasing fee-bearing capital to $614 billion at quarter end. Wealth Solutions delivered strong results, benefiting from robust investment performance and continued expansion of the insurance asset base. Operating Businesses continued to deliver stable cash flows, demonstrating their resilience and the high quality of their underlying operations.

During the quarter and for the LTM, earnings from realizations were $157 million and $531 million, with total DE for the quarter and for the LTM of $1.6 billion ($0.66/share) and $6.0 billion ($2.54/share), respectively.

Regular Dividend Declaration

The Board declared a quarterly dividend for Brookfield Corporation of $0.07 per share, payable on June 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as at the close of business on June 15, 2026. The Board also declared the regular monthly and quarterly dividends on our preferred shares.

Operating Highlights

Distributable earnings before realizations were $1.4 billion ($0.59/share) for the quarter and $5.5 billion ($2.32/share) for the last twelve months, representing an increase of 7% and 6% on a per share basis over the prior periods. Total distributable earnings were $1.6 billion ($0.66/share) for the quarter and $6.0 billion ($2.54/share) for the last twelve months.

Asset Management

  • DE was $765 million ($0.32/share) in the quarter and $2.8 billion ($1.20/share) for the LTM.
  • Year-to-date fundraising totaled $67 billion, including $21 billion raised in the first quarter, reflecting strong demand from our institutional clients. This included $5 billion from retail and wealth clients, a $40 billion investment mandate from Just Group, and $6 billion raised in April for our seventh vintage flagship private equity strategy.
  • We expect to finalize the first close of our seventh vintage flagship private equity strategy in the coming months. Our operator-led focus on cash-flowing industrial and essential services businesses is resonating with our partners at this point in this cycle where everyone is seeking “hard assets”.
  • Fee-bearing capital increased by 12% to $614 billion, driving an 11% increase in fee-related earnings compared to the prior year quarter.

Wealth Solutions

  • DE was $430 million ($0.18/share) in the quarter and $1.7 billion ($0.71/share) for the LTM.
  • Retail and institutional annuity sales totaled $4 billion for the quarter, increasing to approximately $5 billion including Just Group.
  • We continued to improve the performance of our P&C business by focusing on a more targeted set of specialty lines, achieving a combined ratio of 99% during the quarter.
  • During the quarter, we deployed $4 billion into Brookfield client-managed strategies across our investment portfolio at an average target yield of 10%.
  • At quarter end, we held $13.2 billion of book equity, generating $2.0 billion in annualized cash flows, underpinning a 15% return on equity and a valuation by us of $30 billion.
  • Subsequent to the quarter end, we announced the completion of the acquisition of Just Group. The acquisition increases our insurance assets by $40 billion to $180 billion, and significantly expands our operations in the U.K. as we continue to execute on our global expansion strategy.

Operating Businesses

  • DE was $360 million ($0.15/share) in the quarter and $1.5 billion ($0.65/share) for the LTM.
  • Cash distributions were supported by the strong operating earnings of our infrastructure, energy and private equity businesses.
  • Operating fundamentals across our real estate portfolio remain strong, with super core assets ending the quarter at 96% occupancy and our core plus portfolio at 95%. During the quarter, we completed 5.5 million square feet of office and retail leases, with office leasing achieving net rents 15% above expiring levels.
  • Capital markets remain constructive, with strong liquidity for high-quality, cash-flowing assets, including real estate, where financing activity continues to recover robustly. As an example, we refinanced Two Manhattan West, one of our super core office towers in Manhattan, placing a non-recourse $1.9 billion mortgage with a 10-year term and a coupon of 5.53%, or a 107 bps spread. This allowed us to repay the prior $1.5 billion mortgage and generate $400 million of net cash, and we continue to own the building.

Earnings from the monetization of mature assets were $157 million ($0.07/share) for the quarter and $531 million ($0.22/share) for the LTM.

  • During the quarter, we executed $17 billion of asset sales across the business, as transaction activity remained resilient across most asset classes.
  • Monetization activity included $6 billion in infrastructure, $5 billion in energy, $2 billion in real estate, and $4 billion of other diversified assets across our operating businesses. Substantially all sales were completed at or above our carrying values, returning significant value to our clients.
  • Total accumulated unrealized carried interest was $11.8 billion at quarter end, net of $157 million realized into income in the quarter and $528 million for the LTM. With continued progress returning capital to investors and with an active pipeline of monetizations, we are well positioned to realize significant carried interest into income over the next three years.

We ended the quarter with $188 billion of capital available to deploy into new investments.

  • We have deployable capital of $188 billion, which includes $74 billion of cash, financial assets and undrawn credit lines at the Corporation, our affiliates and our wealth solutions business, as well as $114 billion of uncalled private fund commitments.
  • Our balance sheet remains conservatively capitalized, with corporate debt at the Corporation carrying a weighted-average term of 15 years.
  • Amid a supportive capital markets environment, we advanced $45 billion of financings across the franchise, including $15 billion in our real estate business.
  • During the quarter, we returned $598 million of capital to our shareholders via regular dividends and share repurchases. Year-to-date, we repurchased $470 million of BN Class A shares in the open market at an average price of $41, which represents an approximate 40% discount to our view of intrinsic value at quarter end of $66. BAM has also been active, repurchasing $575 million of its shares in the open market.

Combination of BN and BNT

Over the last 18 months, we have streamlined our corporate structure. The next step is the combination of BN and its paired security, BNT. The end result will be a fully integrated insurance and investment organization.

This builds on the steps closed to date, including the successful conversion of Brookfield Business Partners and Brookfield Business Corporation into a single listed corporate entity. The dominance of index investing, strong shareholder support, and a positive market response have reinforced our view that simpler structures with larger market capitalizations are now the most effective way to position these businesses. We are also evaluating a similar simplification plan for our two infrastructure and our two energy entities.

When we established our wealth solutions business, we structured it in a manner that enabled it to benefit from the Corporation’s capital base and investing capabilities. That approach served us well. Over the past five years, we have grown our insurance business to $30 billion of value, while growing the asset base to close to $200 billion.

It is now clear that to keep growing and to maximize our returns and lower risk, a full combination is optimal. Providing our insurance operations with greater access to the Corporation’s balance sheet will enhance capital efficiency and flexibility in optimizing our capital structure to support Brookfield’s continued expansion over the long term.

This combination is expected to allow us to fully utilize our permanent capital base—an incremental approximately $145 billion of cash, equities, real estate, and other investments—to support the growth of our insurance operations. Simply stated, few other insurance businesses in the world will have access to this scale of excess capital to add to its equity base.

The transaction is expected to be completed on a tax-efficient basis for most shareholders of both BN and BNT, and the combined business is expected to be listed on the TSX and NYSE and trade under the symbol “BN”.

As a part of this, and to allow greater comparability to peers, from the first quarter of 2027, we will adopt U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).

We continue to refine the various details to implement the transaction and expect final review of the transaction by the boards of directors of BN and BNT to occur in the coming weeks. Subject to the approval of each board, we intend to seek BN and BNT shareholder approvals on the transaction, as a special matter, at their respective 2026 annual general meetings, both scheduled for July 16, 2026.




CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


         
Unaudited

(US$ millions)
 
March 31
  December 31
   
2026
    2025
Assets        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 15,030   $ 16,242
Other financial assets     29,562     30,033
Accounts receivable and other     43,845     46,289
Inventory     9,000     8,849
Equity accounted investments     82,868     79,881
Investment properties     85,743     85,613
Property, plant and equipment     168,249     165,992
Intangible assets     38,044     38,496
Goodwill     43,102     43,355
Deferred income tax assets     4,170     4,221
Total Assets   $ 519,613   $ 518,971
         
Liabilities and Equity        
Corporate borrowings   $ 14,271   $ 14,301
Accounts payable and other     59,678     62,348
Non-recourse borrowings of managed entities     249,461     245,311
Subsidiary equity obligations     3,735     3,808
Deferred income tax liabilities     26,826     27,009
         
Equity        
Non-controlling interests $ 118,855   $ 118,308  
Preferred equity   4,090     4,090  
Common equity   42,697   165,642   43,796   166,194
Total Equity     165,642     166,194
Total Liabilities and Equity   $ 519,613   $ 518,971
         

 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


   
Unaudited

For the periods ended March 31

(US$ millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
  2026       2025  
Revenues $ 18,580     $ 17,944  
Direct costs1   (11,507 )     (10,995 )
Other income and gains   73       588  
Equity accounted income   1,339       519  
Interest expense      
– Corporate borrowings   (183 )     (179 )
– Non-recourse borrowings      
Same-store   (4,062 )     (3,982 )
Dispositions, net of acquisitions2   63        
Upfinancings2   (169 )      
Corporate costs   (20 )     (18 )
Fair value changes   (43 )     (824 )
Depreciation and amortization   (2,631 )     (2,455 )
Income tax   (398 )     (383 )
Net income   1,042       215  
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests   (940 )     (142 )
Net income attributable to Brookfield shareholders $ 102     $ 73  
       
Net income per share3      
Diluted $ 0.03     $ 0.01  
Basic   0.03       0.01  
  1. Direct costs disclosed above exclude depreciation and amortization expense.
  2. Interest expense from dispositions, net of acquisitions, and upfinancings completed over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026.
  3. Adjusted to reflect the three-for-two stock split completed on October 9, 2025.
 
SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL RESULTS


       
DISTRIBUTABLE EARNINGS


       
Unaudited

For the periods ended March 31

(US$ millions)
Three Months Ended   Last Twelve Months Ended
  2026       2025       2026       2025  
Asset management $ 765     $ 684     $ 2,848     $ 2,708  
               
Wealth solutions   430       430       1,671       1,507  
               
BIP   94       89       361       341  
BEP   121
      113       462
      434  
BBUC   6       6       24       32  
BPG   120       215       642       904  
Other   19       3       47       4  
Operating businesses   360       426       1,536       1,715  
               
Corporate costs and other   (162 )     (239 )     (577 )     (759 )
Distributable earnings before realizations1   1,393       1,301       5,478       5,171  
Realized carried interest, net   157       189       528       409  
Disposition gains from principal investments         59       3       1,027  
Distributable earnings

1
$ 1,550     $ 1,549     $ 6,009     $ 6,607  
  1. Non-IFRS measure – see Non-IFRS and Performance Measures section on page 9.
       
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO DISTRIBUTABLE EARNINGS


       
Unaudited

For the periods ended March 31

(US$ millions)
Three Months Ended   Last Twelve Months Ended
  2026       20251       2026       20251  
Net income $ 1,042     $ 215     $ 4,062     $ 1,549  
Financial statement components not included in DE:              
Equity accounted fair value changes and other   958       952       3,509       3,002  
Fair value changes and other   273       869       1,593       3,530  
Depreciation and amortization   2,631       2,455       10,555       9,717  
Disposition gains in net income   (2 )     (483 )     (1,925 )     (1,315 )
Deferred income taxes   3       (159 )     (609 )     (456 )
Non-controlling interests in the above items2   (3,331 )     (2,433 )     (10,848 )     (10,362 )
Less: realized carried interest, net   (157 )     (189 )     (528 )     (409 )
Working capital, net   (24 )     74       (331 )     (85 )
Distributable earnings before realizations

3
  1,393       1,301       5,478       5,171  
Realized carried interest, net   157       189       528       409  
Disposition gains from principal investments         59       3       1,027  
Distributable earnings

2
$ 1,550     $ 1,549     $ 6,009     $ 6,607  
  1. Comparative period amounts have been revised to reflect returns on capital as the measurement basis for FFO from Direct Investments included within disposition gains in net income.
  2. DE is a non-IFRS measure proportionate to the interests of shareholders and therefore excludes items in income attributable to non-controlling interests in non-wholly owned subsidiaries.
  3. Non-IFRS measure – see Non-IFRS and Performance Measures section on page 9.
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE      
       
Unaudited

For the periods ended March 31

(millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended   Last Twelve Months Ended
  2026       2025       2026       2025  
Net income $ 1,042     $ 215     $ 4,062     $ 1,549  
Non-controlling interests   (940 )     (142 )     (2,726 )     (937 )
Net income attributable to shareholders   102       73       1,336       612  
Preferred share dividends1   (44 )     (40 )     (171 )     (166 )
Net income available to common shareholders   58       33       1,165       446  
Dilutive impact of exchangeable shares of affiliate               13       12  
Net income available to common shareholders including dilutive impact of exchangeable shares $ 58     $ 33     $ 1,178     $ 458  
               
Weighted average shares3   2,241.5       2,256.0       2,243.4       2,261.2  
                               
Dilutive effect of conversion of options, escrowed shares2and exchangeable shares of affiliate3   61.7       59.3       120.8       114.5  
Shares and share equivalents3   2,303.2       2,315.3       2,364.2       2,375.7  
               
Diluted earnings per share3 $ 0.03     $ 0.01     $ 0.50     $ 0.19  
  1. Excludes dividends paid on perpetual subordinated notes of $3 million (2025 – $3 million) and $10 million (2025 – $10 million) for the three and twelve months ended March 31, 2026, which are recognized within net income attributable to non-controlling interests.
  2. Dilution of management share option plan and escrowed stock plan measured using the treasury stock method.
  3. Adjusted to reflect the three-for-two stock split completed on October 9, 2025.

Additional Information

The Letter to Shareholders and the company’s Supplemental Information for the three months and twelve months ended March 31, 2026, contain further information on the company’s strategy, operations and financial results. Shareholders are encouraged to read these documents, which are available on the company’s website.

The statements contained herein are based primarily on information that has been extracted from our financial statements for the periods ended March 31, 2026, which have been prepared using IFRS Accounting Standards, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). The amounts have not been audited by Brookfield Corporation’s external auditor.

Brookfield Corporation’s Board of Directors has reviewed and approved this document, including the summarized unaudited consolidated financial statements prior to its release.

Information on our dividends can be found on our website under Distributions.

Quarterly Earnings Call Details

Investors, analysts and other interested parties can access Brookfield Corporation’s 2026 First Quarter Results as well as the Shareholders’ Letter and Supplemental Information on Brookfield Corporation’s website under the Reports & Filings section at www.bn.brookfield.com.

To participate in the Conference Call today at 10:00 a.m. ET, please pre-register at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIec3de94d0b7d442ca8d101ce50094410. Upon registering, you will be emailed a dial-in number and a unique PIN. The Conference Call will also be webcast live at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/54uecjeu. For those unable to participate in the Conference Call, the telephone replay will be archived and available until May 14, 2027. To access this rebroadcast, please visit: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/54uecjeu.

About Brookfield Corporation

Brookfield Corporation is a leading global investment firm focused on building long-term wealth for institutions and individuals around the world. We have three core businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Solutions, and our Operating Businesses which are in energy, infrastructure, private equity, and real estate.

We have a track record of delivering 15%+ annualized returns to shareholders for over 30 years, supported by our unrivaled investment and operational experience. Our conservatively managed balance sheet, extensive operational experience, and global sourcing networks allow us to consistently access unique opportunities. At the center of our success is the Brookfield Ecosystem, which is based on the fundamental principle that each group within Brookfield benefits from being part of the broader organization. Brookfield Corporation is publicly traded in New York and Toronto (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN).

Please note that Brookfield Corporation’s previous audited annual and unaudited quarterly reports have been filed on EDGAR and SEDAR+ and can also be found in the investor section of its website at www.bn.brookfield.com. Hard copies of the annual and quarterly reports can be obtained free of charge upon request.

For more information, please visit our website at www.bn.brookfield.com or contact:

Media:

Kerrie McHugh
Tel: (212) 618-3469
Email: [email protected]
  Investor Relations:

Katie Battaglia
Tel: (416) 359-8544
Email: [email protected]
     

Non-IFRS and Performance Measures

This news release and accompanying financial information are based on IFRS Accounting Standards, as issued by the IASB, unless otherwise noted.

We make reference to Distributable Earnings (“DE”). We define DE as the sum of distributable earnings before realizations from our asset management business and our wealth solutions business, distributions received from our ownership of investments, realized carried interest and disposition gains from principal investments, net of earnings from our Corporate Activities, preferred share dividends and equity-based compensation costs. Distributable earnings before realizations from our Asset Management business is comprised of fee-related earnings and other income (expenses), net of cash taxes and equity-based compensation costs from BAM, as well as FFO on direct investments. Distributable earnings from our Wealth Solutions business is calculated as net income from our Wealth Solutions business, excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, net income from our equity accounted investments, mark-to-market on investments and derivatives, breakage and transaction costs, and is inclusive of our proportionate share of DE from investments in associates. We also make reference to DE before realizations, which refers to DE before realized carried interest and realized disposition gains from principal investments. We believe these measures provide insight into earnings received by the company that are available for distribution to common shareholders or to be reinvested into the business.

Realized carried interest and realized disposition gains are further described below:

  • Realized Carried Interest represents our contractual share of profits generated within a private fund after achieving our clients’ minimum return requirements. Realized carried interest is determined on third-party capital that is no longer subject to future investment performance.
  • Realized Disposition Gains from Principal Investments are included in DE because we consider the purchase and sale of assets from our directly held investments to be a normal part of the company’s business. Realized disposition gains include gains and losses recorded in net income and equity in the current period, and are adjusted to include fair value changes and revaluation surplus balances recorded in prior periods which were not included in prior period DE.

We use DE to assess our operating results and the value of Brookfield Corporation’s business and believe that many shareholders and analysts also find this measure of value to them.

We disclose a number of financial measures in this news release that are calculated and presented using methodologies other than in accordance with IFRS. These financial measures, which include DE, should not be considered as the sole measure of our performance and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, similar financial measures calculated in accordance with IFRS. We caution readers that these non-IFRS financial measures or other financial metrics are not standardized under IFRS and may differ from the financial measures or other financial metrics disclosed by other businesses and, as a result, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers and entities.

We provide additional information on key terms and non-IFRS measures in our filings available at www.bn.brookfield.com.

Endnotes  
  1. Consolidated basis – includes amounts attributable to non-controlling interests.
  2. Excludes amounts attributable to non-controlling interests.
  3. See Reconciliation of Net Income to Distributable Earnings on page 6 and Non-IFRS and Performance Measures on page 9.
  4. Per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect BN’s three-for-two stock split completed on October 9, 2025.

Notice to Readers

Brookfield Corporation is not making any offer or invitation of any kind by communication of this news release and under no circumstance is it to be construed as a prospectus or an advertisement.

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian provincial securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and in any applicable Canadian securities regulations (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Forward- looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future results, events or conditions, and include, but are not limited to, statements which reflect management’s current estimates, beliefs and assumptions regarding the operations, business, financial condition, expected financial results, performance, prospects, opportunities, priorities, targets, goals, ongoing objectives, strategies, capital management and outlook of Brookfield Corporation and its subsidiaries, as well as the outlook for North American and international economies for the current fiscal year and subsequent periods, and which in turn are based on our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. The estimates, beliefs and assumptions of Brookfield Corporation are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive and other uncertainties and contingencies regarding future events and as such, are subject to change. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “foresee,” “could,” “estimate,” “goal,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “strive,” “will,” “may” and “should” and similar expressions. In particular, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release include statements referring to the impact of current market or economic conditions on our business, the future state of the economy or the securities market, the anticipated allocation and deployment of our capital, our fundraising targets, our target growth objectives, all statements relating to the proposed combination of Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. and the acquisition of Just Group and its expected impact on our business.

Although Brookfield Corporation believes that such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable estimates, beliefs and assumptions, actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) returns that are lower than target; (ii) the impact or unanticipated impact of general economic, political and market factors in the countries in which we do business; (iii) the behavior of financial markets, including fluctuations in interest and foreign exchange rates and heightened inflationary pressures; (iv) global equity and capital markets and the availability of equity and debt financing and refinancing within these markets; (v) strategic actions including acquisitions and dispositions; the ability to complete and effectively integrate acquisitions into existing operations and the ability to attain expected benefits; (vi) changes in accounting policies and methods used to report financial condition (including uncertainties associated with critical accounting assumptions and estimates); (vii) the ability to appropriately manage human capital; (viii) the effect of applying future accounting changes; (ix) business competition; (x) operational and reputational risks; (xi) technological change; (xii) changes in government regulation and legislation within the countries in which we operate; (xiii) governmental investigations and sanctions; (xiv) litigation; (xv) changes in tax laws; (xvi) ability to collect amounts owed; (xvii) catastrophic events, such as earthquakes, hurricanes and epidemics/pandemics; (xviii) the possible impact of international conflicts and other developments including terrorist acts and cyberterrorism; (xix) the introduction, withdrawal, success and timing of business initiatives and strategies; (xx) the failure of effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting and other risks; (xxi) health, safety and environmental risks; (xxii) the maintenance of adequate insurance coverage; (xxiii) the existence of information barriers between certain businesses within our asset management operations; (xxiv) risks specific to our business segments including asset management, wealth solutions, energy and transition, infrastructure, private equity, real estate and corporate activities; and (xxv) factors detailed from time to time in our documents filed with the securities regulators in Canada and the United States.

We caution that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect future results. Readers are urged to consider these risks, as well as other uncertainties, factors and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based only on information available to us as of the date of this news release or such other date specified herein. Except as required by law, Brookfield Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward- looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Past performance is not indicative nor a guarantee of future results. There can be no assurance that comparable results will be achieved in the future, that future investments will be similar to historic investments discussed herein, that targeted returns, growth objectives, diversification or asset allocations will be met or that an investment strategy or investment objectives will be achieved (because of economic conditions, the availability of appropriate opportunities or otherwise).

Target returns and growth objectives set forth in this news release are for illustrative and informational purposes only and have been presented based on various assumptions made by Brookfield Corporation in relation to the investment strategies being pursued, any of which may prove to be incorrect. There can be no assurance that targeted returns or growth objectives will be achieved. Due to various risks, uncertainties and changes (including changes in economic, operational, political or other circumstances) beyond Brookfield Corporation’s control, the actual performance of the business could differ materially from the target returns and growth objectives set forth herein. In addition, industry experts may disagree with the assumptions used in presenting the target returns and growth objectives. No assurance, representation or warranty is made by any person that the target returns or growth objectives will be achieved, and undue reliance should not be put on them.

No statements contained herein with respect to tax consequences are intended to be, or should be construed to be, legal or tax advice, and no representation is made with respect to tax consequences. Shareholders are urged to consult their legal and tax advisors with respect to their circumstances.

When we speak about our wealth solutions business or Brookfield Wealth Solutions, we are referring to Brookfield’s investments in this business that supported the acquisitions of its underlying operating subsidiaries.



Canada Goose Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Results

Canada Goose Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Results

The financial information contained in this news release is unaudited.

  • Fourth quarter revenue increased 18% on a reported and on a constant currency basis1
  • Fiscal 2026 revenue increased 13% on a reported basis and 12% on a constant currency basis1
  • DTC comparable sales growth2 was 10% in the fourth quarter and 8% for fiscal 2026
  • Fourth quarter operating income and adjusted EBIT3 were $65m, reflecting strong underlying operating performance, partially offset by an $8.4m store impairment to strengthen the performance of our retail network
  • Maintained strong balance sheet with net debt declining 6% to $383m and well-positioned inventory levels
  • Outlook for fiscal 20274: Revenue growth of low-single digits compared to fiscal 2026; Adjusted EBIT margin expected to range from 11% to 12%

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (NYSE, TSX: GOOS) announced today financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 29, 2026. All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

“Our fourth quarter capped a year of meaningful progress and execution against our goals,” said Dani Reiss, Chairman & CEO of Canada Goose. “Revenue growth was broad-based across regions and channels, supported by stronger conversion in DTC, improved wholesale performance, and continued momentum across our expanded product offering. Our brand and product continue to resonate with customers, and that strength showed up in healthier demand, improving retail productivity, and a more returns-focused approach to operating the business.”

“As we enter fiscal 2027, our focus is to convert brand momentum and a stronger operating foundation into sustainable EBIT margin expansion, starting this year. Our priorities are clear: deepen brand desire, scale a more repeatable product engine across seasons, and improve channel productivity by making our stores and digital platforms work harder together.”

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2026 Business Highlights

In fiscal 2026, Canada Goose advanced a set of foundational investments and initiatives designed to strengthen the business for long‑term, sustainable growth. In our fourth quarter and throughout the year, we executed with discipline against these priorities, making deliberate choices across product, brand, and channels, as well as our key markets, to improve the quality and durability of our performance. Key achievements include the following:

  • Increased product newness meaningfully, including the launch of our first‑ever Lunar New Year capsule and the introduction of our largest Spring collection to date in the fourth quarter.
  • Drove brand momentum through a series of campaigns executed alongside high‑impact brand moments in the fourth quarter, including our Icons, Lunar New Year, and the Spring 2026 Return of the Sun campaigns. New customer recruitment and repeat customers increased in fiscal 2026 compared to the prior fiscal year.
  • Delivered continued DTC channel performance, with DTC comparable sales growth2 of 10% in the fourth quarter, marking five consecutive quarters of positive comparable growth, and 8% for the full year, driven by stronger conversion, improved store productivity, and deeper digital engagement.
  • Took targeted actions to actively manage our retail store portfolio in the fourth quarter, including recording an $8.4m store impairment following a review of underperforming locations, in order to strengthen the overall performance of our retail network. During fiscal 2026, we opened nine net new permanent stores and ended the year with 88 stores globally, including conversions.
  • Strengthened operating efficiency, deploying a more dynamic store labour planning model and delivering marketing spend efficiency in our fourth quarter, as well as maintaining tighter corporate overhead control throughout fiscal 2026.

Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights5

All Year-Over-Year Comparisons Unless Otherwise Noted

  • Total revenue increased 17.9% to $453.3m, up 18.2% on a constant currency basis1.
    • DTC revenue increased 15.2% to $361.7m, or up 15.8% on a constant currency basis1 reflecting positive growth across all regions, driven by strength across retail and e-commerce channels. DTC comparable sales growth2 was 10.0%.
    • Wholesale revenue increased 54.4% to $49.1m, or 51.6% on a constant currency basis1 driven by earlier shipments related to our Spring/Summer 2026 order book compared to the prior year period, and higher in-season orders from our wholesale partners.
    • Otherrevenue increased 9.8% to $42.5m, or 10.6% on a constant currency basis1 attributable to higher revenue generated from friends and family events.
  • Gross profit increased 14.9% to $315.4m due to higher revenue. Gross margin was 69.6% compared to 71.3% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, reflecting product mix associated with the early delivery of our Spring/Summer 2026 collection, a higher proportion of Wholesale revenue, and higher freight and duty costs attributable to regional sales mix.
  • Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $250.5m, compared to $219.3m in the prior year period. The increase is primarily due to higher depreciation and amortization, including an $8.4m store impairment charge, and higher incentive compensation related to full-year fiscal 2026 financial performance.
  • Operating Income was $64.9m, compared to operating income of $55.1m in the prior year period, attributable to higher gross profit, partially offset by higher SG&A expenses.
  • Net income attributable to shareholders was $28.1m, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared with a net income attributable to shareholders of $27.1m, or $0.28 per diluted share in the prior year period.
  • Adjusted EBIT3 was $64.9m, compared to $59.7m in the prior year period. Adjusted EBIT margin3 was 14.3%, compared to 15.5% in the prior year period. This decrease in Adjusted EBIT margin3 was primarily driven by the $8.4m store impairment charge.
  • Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders3was $36.3m, or $0.37 per diluted share, compared with an adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of $32.0m, or $0.33 per diluted share in the prior year period.

Full Year Fiscal 2026 Financial Highlights6

All Year-Over-Year Comparisons Unless Otherwise Noted

  • Total revenue increased 13.3% to $1,528.2m, up 12.4% on a constant currency basis1.
    • DTC revenue increased 15.9% to $1,157.4m, or up 15.4% on a constant currency basis1 led by strong retail and e-commerce performance across all regions. DTC comparable sales growth2 was 8.4%.
    • Wholesale revenue increased 11.7% to $291.2m, or 8.5% on a constant currency basis1 primarily due to higher demand from our wholesale partners.
    • Otherrevenue decreased 10.3% to $79.6m, or 9.6% on a constant currency basis1 due to fewer friends and family events and product sales to employees.
  • Gross profit increased 13.0% to $1,065.5m due to higher revenue. Gross margin for the year was 69.7% compared to 69.9% in fiscal 2025 primarily due to higher freight and duty costs attributable to regional mix, partially offset by channel mix resulting from a higher proportion of DTC revenue.
  • Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $976.7m, compared to $779.0m in the prior year period. The increase in SG&A reflected strategic investments in brand and marketing, product design and development, and our retail network supporting long-term value creation. We also incurred charges for discrete, non-recurring items, including an arbitration payment to a former supplier and a bad-debt provision related to a U.S. wholesale partner.
  • Operating Income was $88.8m, compared to operating income of $164.1m in the prior year period, attributable to higher SG&A expenses.
  • Net income attributable to shareholders was $22.5m, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared with a net income attributable to shareholders of $94.8m, or $0.97 per diluted share in the prior year period.
  • Adjusted EBIT3 was $148.0m, compared to $171.4m in the prior year period. Adjusted EBIT margin3 was 9.7% , compared to 12.7% in the prior year period.
  • Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders3was $77.1m, or $0.78 per diluted share, compared with an adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of $109.4m, or $1.12 per diluted share in the prior year period.

Balance Sheet Highlights

Inventory of $386.3m for the fourth quarter ended March 29, 2026 was flat year-over-year, reflecting higher demand and our continued proactive approach to managing inventory.

The Company ended the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 with net debt3 of $383.2m, compared to $408.8m at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, with net debt leverage remaining stable at 1.3 times EBITDA over both periods. This reduction was mainly due to higher cash balances resulting from disciplined working capital management, and lower borrowings from our credit facilities compared to the previous year.

Fiscal 2027 Outlook

This outlook constitutes forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The purpose of this outlook is to provide a description of management’s expectations regarding the Company’s annual financial performance and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Actual results could vary materially as a result of numerous factors, including certain risk factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Please see “Forward-looking Statements” below for more information.

Based on improved visibility into our business and the progress of initiatives already underway, we are introducing an annual financial outlook for fiscal 2027.

Our outlook reflects our current assessment of operating conditions, underlying demand trends, and the level of execution we believe is achievable.

For fiscal 2027, we expect:

  • Revenue to increase approximately low-single digits compared to the prior year.

  • Adjusted EBIT margin7 to be in the range of 11% to 12%.

In addition, our outlook assumes:

  • Revenue growth is driven by pricing actions already implemented, increased depth in our product assortment, a larger wholesale order book, and new store openings, partially offset by lower consumer demand relative to fiscal 2026, including softer traffic in key markets, reduced consumer confidence, and lower travel.

  • Gross margin expands, reflecting the benefit of pricing actions and operational efficiencies embedded in fiscal 2026 production and favourable channel mix, partially offset by product mix, raw material inflation, and supply chain cost pressures from current disruptions, with the tariff environment assumed to be unchanged from fiscal 2026.

  • SG&A declines as a percentage of revenue, as we balance disciplined cost management with targeted investments across channels, marketing, and technology, driving operating leverage on a consolidated basis.

Annual Report and Financial Information

The financial information contained in this news release is unaudited and remains subject to the completion of year-end procedures by our independent auditor. We expect to file our annual report on Form 20-F, including our audited annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 29, 2026 and related management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) on or before May 15, 2026.

Conference Call Information

The Company will host the conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT on May 14, 2026. The conference call can be accessed by using the following link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/108178975. After registering, an email will be sent including dial-in details and a unique conference call pin required to join the live call. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of the Company’s website at http://investor.canadagoose.com.

About Canada Goose

Canada Goose is dedicated to empowering discovery and pushing boundaries in design, functionality, and style. Inspired by our Canadian heritage, we craft high-performance outerwear, apparel, footwear, and accessories that elevate craftsmanship and embrace individuality. Rooted in resilience and driven by a pioneering spirit, we embolden explorers to thrive in all environments while preserving the planet they roam. For more information, visit www.canadagoose.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements relating to our fiscal 2027 financial outlook, the related assumptions included herein, the execution of our business strategy and our expected operating performance and prospects. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “could,” “continue,” “expect,” “estimate,” “may,” “potential,” “would,” “will,” and other words of similar meaning. Each forward-looking statement contained in this press release is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statement. Applicable risks and uncertainties include, among others, the impact on our operations of the current global economic conditions and international trade environment and their evolution, as well as the other risk factors that are discussed under “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Factors Affecting our Performance” in our MD&A for the third and three quarters ended December 28, 2025, and, when available, for the year ended March 29, 2026, as well as under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 30, 2025 and, when available, for the year ended March 29, 2026. You are also encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov, and our filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties. We caution investors not to rely on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release when making an investment decision in our securities.

Although we base the forward-looking statements contained in this press release on assumptions that we believe are reasonable, we caution readers that actual results and developments (including our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, the achievement of our targets, goals and commitments, and the development of the industry in which we operate) may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Additional impacts may arise that we are not aware of currently. The potential of such additional impacts intensifies the business and operating risks which we face, and these should be considered when reading the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. In addition, even if results and developments are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, those results and developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. As a result, any or all of our forward-looking statements in this press release may prove to be inaccurate. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future results. Moreover, we operate in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment in which new risks often emerge. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. Consequently, all of the forward-looking information contained herein is qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements. You should read this press release and the documents that we reference herein completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this press release (or as of the date specifically indicated therein), and we do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable laws.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(in millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

 

 

Fourth quarter ended

 

Year ended

 

March 29,

2026

March 30,

2025

 

March 29,

2026

March 30,

2025

 

$

$

 

$

$

Revenue

 

453.3

 

384.6

 

 

1,528.2

 

1,348.4

Cost of sales

 

137.9

 

110.2

 

 

462.7

 

405.3

Gross profit

 

315.4

 

274.4

 

 

1,065.5

 

943.1

Selling, general & administrative expenses

 

250.5

 

219.3

 

 

976.7

 

779.0

Operating income

 

64.9

 

55.1

 

 

88.8

 

164.1

Net interest, finance and other costs

 

6.7

 

10.0

 

 

35.0

 

36.0

Income before income taxes

 

58.2

 

45.1

 

 

53.8

 

128.1

Income tax expense

 

25.5

 

17.4

 

 

26.0

 

24.5

Net income

 

32.7

 

27.7

 

 

27.8

 

103.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders of the Company

 

28.1

 

27.1

 

 

22.5

 

94.8

Non-controlling interest

 

4.6

 

0.6

 

 

5.3

 

8.8

Net income

 

32.7

 

27.7

 

 

27.8

 

103.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share attributable to shareholders of the Company

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.29

$

0.28

 

$

0.23

$

0.98

Diluted1

$

0.28

$

0.28

 

$

0.23

$

0.97

1

Subordinate voting shares issuable on exercise of stock options are not treated as dilutive if including them would decrease the loss per share, or if the weighted average daily closing share price for the period was greater than the exercise price. As at March 29, 2026, there were 4,929,224 shares (March 30, 2025 – 4,453,519 shares, March 31, 2024 – 3,904,366 shares) that were not taken into account in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their effect was anti-dilutive.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(in millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

 

 

Fourth quarter ended

 

Year ended

 

March 29,

2026

March 30,

2025

 

March 29,

2026

March 30,

2025

 

$

$

 

$

$

Net income

32.7

27.7

 

 

27.8

 

103.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

Items that will not be reclassified to earnings, net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

Actuarial gain (loss) on post-employment obligation

0.5

0.1

 

 

0.3

 

(0.6

)

Items that may be reclassified to earnings, net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

Cumulative translation adjustment gain

2.2

15.5

 

 

24.2

 

25.5

 

Net gain (loss) on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

2.9

(3.1

)

 

(3.5

)

(13.3

)

Reclassification of net loss (gain) on cash flow hedges to income

1.5

 

 

(1.0

)

2.8

 

Other comprehensive income

5.6

14.0

 

 

20.0

 

14.4

 

Comprehensive income

38.3

41.7

 

 

47.8

 

118.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders of the Company

33.8

41.0

 

 

43.8

 

109.1

 

Non-controlling interest

4.5

0.7

 

 

4.0

 

8.9

 

Comprehensive income

38.3

41.7

 

 

47.8

 

118.0

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(in millions of Canadian dollars) (unaudited)

 

 

March 29,

2026

March 30,

2025

Assets

$

$

Current assets

 

Reclassified

Cash

408.2

334.4

Trade receivables

108.4

98.0

Inventories

386.3

384.0

Income taxes receivable

19.9

10.2

Other current assets

45.6

63.8

Total current assets

968.4

890.4

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes

76.9

95.7

Property, plant and equipment

167.6

161.6

Intangible assets

127.9

131.9

Right-of-use assets

326.0

280.2

Goodwill

71.1

72.0

Other long-term assets

15.3

0.1

Total assets

1,753.2

1,631.9

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

214.0

186.7

Provisions

45.8

40.1

Income taxes payable

11.7

28.6

Short-term borrowings

4.2

4.3

Current portion of lease liabilities

92.8

83.9

Total current liabilities

368.5

343.6

 

 

 

Provisions

19.0

16.0

Deferred income taxes

11.0

20.8

Term Loan

406.4

407.7

Lease liabilities

281.8

246.9

Other long-term liabilities

38.7

40.3

Total liabilities

1,125.4

1,075.3

 

 

 

Equity

 

 

Equity attributable to shareholders of the Company

608.4

541.2

Non-controlling interests

19.4

15.4

Total equity

627.8

556.6

Total liabilities and equity

1,753.2

1,631.9

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in millions of Canadian dollars) (unaudited)

 

 

Fourth quarter ended

 

Year ended

 

March 29,

2026

March 30,

2025

 

March 29,

2026

March 30,

2025

 

$

$

 

$

$

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

32.7

 

27.7

 

 

27.8

 

103.6

 

Items not affecting cash:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

35.4

 

33.2

 

 

131.5

 

130.7

 

Income tax expense

25.5

 

17.4

 

 

26.0

 

24.5

 

Interest expense

10.3

 

7.2

 

 

33.6

 

44.7

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

(4.2

)

(8.1

)

 

2.2

 

(9.3

)

Impairment losses

8.4

 

2.8

 

 

8.4

 

2.8

 

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

0.1

 

(0.6

)

 

0.8

 

0.3

 

Share-based payment

9.4

 

5.4

 

 

23.5

 

15.2

 

Remeasurement of put option

(3.7

)

5.8

 

 

2.3

 

7.4

 

Remeasurement of contingent consideration

0.1

 

(3.0

)

 

(0.9

)

(16.1

)

 

114.0

 

87.8

 

 

255.2

 

303.8

 

Changes in non-cash operating items

21.2

 

52.8

 

 

18.1

 

32.6

 

Income taxes (paid) received

(10.6

)

6.0

 

 

(44.3

)

(5.2

)

Interest paid

(10.8

)

(8.9

)

 

(37.1

)

(38.8

)

Net cash from operating activities

113.8

 

137.7

 

 

191.9

 

292.4

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(15.8

)

(2.8

)

 

(42.6

)

(17.7

)

Investment in intangible assets

 

(0.1

)

 

 

(0.2

)

Initial direct costs of right-of-use assets

(7.4

)

(0.1

)

 

(7.9

)

(0.5

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(23.2

)

(3.0

)

 

(50.5

)

(18.4

)

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Mainland China Facilities repayments

 

(30.1

)

 

 

 

Japan Facility repayments

(11.4

)

(35.2

)

 

 

(5.4

)

Term Loan (repayments) borrowings

 

(1.1

)

 

16.6

 

(3.1

)

Transaction costs on financing activities

 

 

 

(6.6

)

 

Principal payments on lease liabilities

(24.0

)

(21.6

)

 

(87.2

)

(85.7

)

Settlement of term loan derivative contracts

 

 

 

6.6

 

 

Issuance of shares

 

 

 

0.5

 

0.6

 

Net cash used in financing activities

(35.4

)

(88.0

)

 

(70.1

)

(93.6

)

Effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash

6.1

 

2.5

 

 

2.5

 

9.1

 

Increase in cash

61.3

 

49.2

 

 

73.8

 

189.5

 

Cash, beginning of period

346.9

 

285.2

 

 

334.4

 

144.9

 

Cash, end of period

408.2

 

334.4

 

 

408.2

 

334.4

 

Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Other Specified Financial Measures

This press release includes references to certain non-IFRS financial measures such as adjusted EBIT, adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of the Company, net debt, and constant currency revenue and certain non-IFRS ratios such as adjusted EBIT margin and adjusted net income per basic and diluted share attributable to the shareholders of the Company. These financial measures are employed by the Company to measure its operating and economic performance and to assist in business decision-making, as well as providing key performance information to senior management. The Company believes that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards, certain investors and analysts use this information to evaluate the Company’s operating and financial performance. These financial measures are not defined under IFRS Accounting Standards nor do they replace or supersede any standardized measure under IFRS Accounting Standards. Other companies in our industry may calculate these measures differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.

Adjusted EBIT, adjusted EBIT margin, adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of the Company, and adjusted net income per basic and diluted share attributable to shareholders of the Company.

These measures exclude the impact of certain non-cash items and certain other adjustments related to events that are non-recurring or unusual in nature, that we believe are not otherwise reflective of our ongoing operations and/or that make comparisons of underlying financial performance between periods difficult. We use, and believe that certain investors and analysts use, this information to evaluate our core financial and operating performance for business planning purposes, as well as to analyze how our business operates in, or responds to, swings in economic cycles or to other events that impact the apparel industry.

Constant currency revenue

Constant currency revenue is calculated by translating the prior year reported amounts into comparable amounts using a single foreign exchange rate for each currency calculated based on the current period exchange rates. We use, and believe that certain investors and analysts use, this information to assess how our business and geographic segments performed excluding the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

Net debt and net debt leverage

We define net debt as cash less total borrowings and lease liabilities, and net debt leverage as the ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA, measured on a spot basis. We use, and believe that certain investors and analysts use, these non-IFRS financial measures and ratios to determine the Company’s financial leverage and ability to meet its debt obligations.

Reconciliations of such non-IFRS financial measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measure can be found in this press release under “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures” below.

This press release also includes references to DTC comparable sales growth (decline) which is a supplementary financial measure defined as a rate of growth (decline) of sales on a constant currency basis from e-Commerce sites and stores which have been operating for one full year (12 successive fiscal months). The measure excludes store sales from both periods for the specific trading days when the stores were closed, whether those closures occurred in the current period or the comparative period.

Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures

The tables below reconcile net loss to adjusted EBIT and adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of the Company for the periods indicated, constant currency revenue to revenue across segments and geographies, and net debt for purposes of presenting its calculation.

 

Fourth quarter ended

 

Year ended

CAD $ millions

March 29, 2026

(unaudited)

 

March 30,

2025

 

March 29, 2026

(unaudited)

 

March 30,

2025

Net income

32.7

 

 

27.7

 

 

27.8

 

 

103.6

 

Add (deduct) the impact of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

25.5

 

 

17.4

 

 

26.0

 

 

24.5

 

Net interest, finance and other costs

6.7

 

 

10.0

 

 

35.0

 

 

36.0

 

Operating income

64.9

 

 

55.1

 

 

88.8

 

 

164.1

 

Arbitration award (a)

 

 

 

 

43.8

 

 

 

Paola Confectii Earn-Out costs (b)

 

 

4.6

 

 

15.4

 

 

7.3

 

Total adjustments

 

 

4.6

 

 

59.2

 

 

7.3

 

Adjusted EBIT

64.9

 

 

59.7

 

 

148.0

 

 

171.4

 

Adjusted EBIT margin

14.3

%

 

15.5

%

 

9.7

%

 

12.7

%

 

Fourth quarter ended

 

Year ended

CAD $ millions

March 29, 2026 (unaudited)

 

March 30,

2025

 

March 29, 2026 (unaudited)

 

March 30,

2025

Net income

 

32.7

 

 

 

27.7

 

 

 

27.8

 

 

 

103.6

 

Add (deduct) the impact of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arbitration award (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43.8

 

 

 

 

Paola Confectii Earn-Out costs (b)

 

 

 

 

4.6

 

 

 

15.4

 

 

 

7.3

 

Japan Joint Venture remeasurement (gain) loss on contingent consideration and put option (c)

 

(3.6

)

 

 

2.8

 

 

 

1.4

 

 

 

(8.7

)

Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) on Term Loan (d)

 

0.6

 

 

 

(1.1

)

 

 

(3.5

)

 

 

4.6

 

 

 

(3.0

)

 

 

6.3

 

 

 

57.1

 

 

 

3.2

 

Tax effect of adjustments

 

4.8

 

 

 

(0.6

)

 

 

(7.1

)

 

 

(1.8

)

Adjusted net income

 

34.5

 

 

 

33.4

 

 

 

77.8

 

 

 

105.0

 

Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest (e)

 

1.8

 

 

 

(1.4

)

 

 

(0.7

)

 

 

4.4

 

Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of the Company

 

36.3

 

 

 

32.0

 

 

 

77.1

 

 

 

109.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

97,135,387

 

 

 

96,820,406

 

 

 

97,052,303

 

 

 

96,741,308

 

Diluted

 

99,219,037

 

 

 

98,153,729

 

 

 

99,004,314

 

 

 

98,065,000

 

Adjusted net income per basic share attributable to shareholders of the Company

$

0.37

 

 

$

0.33

 

 

$

0.79

 

 

$

1.13

 

Adjusted net income per diluted share attributable to shareholders of the Company

$

0.37

 

 

$

0.33

 

 

$

0.78

 

 

$

1.12

 

(a)

During the first quarter ended June 29, 2025, an arbitration that took place in fiscal 2024 concluded between the Company and a former supplier of the Company in connection with a previously announced commercial dispute relating to the termination of a contract in 2021. The arbitration resulted in an unfavourable judgment against the Company with financial compensation to be awarded to the former supplier. As a result, the Company was required to make a one-time payment to the former supplier of USD32.0m ($43.8m), inclusive of legal costs, which was recognized in SG&A expenses in the statements of income. The award and legal costs were paid to the former supplier during the second quarter of fiscal 2026.

(b)

Value of the remuneration payout, in connection with the Paola Confectii business combination (“Earn-Out”).

(c)

Changes to the fair value remeasurement of the contingent consideration and put option liability, inclusive of translation gains and losses, related to the Company’s joint venture with Sazaby League (“Japan Joint Venture”). The Company recorded gains of $3.6m and losses of $1.4m, respectively, on the fair value remeasurement of the contingent consideration and put option during the fourth quarter and year ended March 29, 2026 (fourth quarter and year ended March 30, 2025 – losses of $2.8m and gains of $8.7m, respectively). These gains and losses are included in net interest, finance and other costs within the statements of income.

(d)

Unrealized gains and losses on the translation of the term loan facility from USD to CAD, net of the effect of derivative transactions entered into to hedge a portion of the exposure to foreign currency exchange risk. These costs are included in net interest, finance and other costs within the statements of income.

(e)

Calculated as net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest within the statements of income of $1.8m and $(0.7)m for the put option liability and contingent consideration revaluation related to the non-controlling interest within the Japan Joint Venture for the fourth quarter and year ended March 29, 2026 (fourth quarter and year ended March 30, 2025 – net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest of $(1.4)m and $4.4m, respectively).

Revenue by Segment

 

 

Fourth quarter ended

 

$ Change

 

% Change

CAD $ millions

March 29, 2026

(unaudited)

 

March 30,

2025

 

As

reported

 

Foreign

exchange

impact

 

In constant

currency

 

As

reported

 

In constant

currency

DTC

361.7

 

314.1

 

47.6

 

2.0

 

 

49.6

 

15.2

%

 

15.8

%

Wholesale

49.1

 

31.8

 

17.3

 

(0.9

)

 

16.4

 

54.4

%

 

51.6

%

Other

42.5

 

38.7

 

3.8

 

0.3

 

 

4.1

 

9.8

%

 

10.6

%

Total revenue

453.3

 

384.6

 

68.7

 

1.4

 

 

70.1

 

17.9

%

 

18.2

%

Revenue by Geography

 

 

Fourth quarter ended

 

$ Change

 

% Change

CAD $ millions

March 29, 2026

(unaudited)

 

March 30,

2025

 

As

reported

 

Foreign

exchange

impact

 

In constant

currency

 

As

reported

 

In constant

currency

Canada

75.1

 

69.9

 

5.2

 

 

 

5.2

 

7.4

%

 

7.4

%

United States

104.9

 

95.5

 

9.4

 

3.4

 

 

12.8

 

9.8

%

 

13.4

%

North America

180.0

 

165.4

 

14.6

 

3.4

 

 

18.0

 

8.8

%

 

10.9

%

Greater China1

172.2

 

138.6

 

33.6

 

0.3

 

 

33.9

 

24.2

%

 

24.5

%

Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China1)

36.2

 

31.8

 

4.4

 

1.5

 

 

5.9

 

13.8

%

 

18.6

%

Asia Pacific

208.4

 

170.4

 

38.0

 

1.8

 

 

39.8

 

22.3

%

 

23.4

%

EMEA2

64.9

 

48.8

 

16.1

 

(3.8

)

 

12.3

 

33.0

%

 

25.2

%

Total revenue

453.3

 

384.6

 

68.7

 

1.4

 

 

70.1

 

17.9

%

 

18.2

%

1

Greater China comprises Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.

2

EMEA comprises Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America

Indebtedness

 

CAD $ millions

March 29, 2026

(unaudited)

 

March 30,

2025

 

$

Change

Cash

408.2

 

 

334.4

 

 

73.8

 

Term Loan

(416.8

)

 

(412.4

)

 

(4.4

)

Lease liabilities

(374.6

)

 

(330.8

)

 

(43.8

)

Net debt

(383.2

)

 

(408.8

)

 

25.6

 

_____________________________
1Constant currency revenue is a non-IFRS financial measure. See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Other Specified Financial Measures” for more information.
2 DTC comparable sales growth (decline) is a supplementary financial measure. See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Other Specified Financial Measures” for a description of this measure.
3 Adjusted EBIT, adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of the Company, and net debt are non-IFRS financial measures, and adjusted EBIT margin and adjusted net income per diluted share attributable to the shareholders of the Company are non-IFRS financial ratios. See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Other Specified Financial Measures” for more information.
4 This outlook constitutes forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. See “Fiscal 2027 Outlook” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for more information.
5 Comparisons to fourth quarter ended March 30, 2025.
6 Comparisons to fiscal 2025 year ended March 30, 2025.
7 The Company is not able to provide, without unreasonable effort, a reconciliation of the guidance for non-IFRS adjusted EBIT to the most directly comparable IFRS measure because the Company does not currently have sufficient data to accurately estimate the variables and individual adjustments included in the most directly comparable IFRS measure that would be necessary for such reconciliations, including (a) income tax related accruals in respect of certain one-time items (b) the impact of foreign currency exchange and (c) non-recurring expenses that cannot reasonably be estimated in advance. These adjustments are inherently variable and uncertain and depend on various factors that are beyond the Company’s control and as a result it is also unable to predict their probable significance. Therefore, because management cannot estimate on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort the impact these variables and individual adjustments will have on its reported results in accordance with IFRS, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of the non-IFRS measures included in our fiscal 2027 guidance.

 

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Kolibri Global Energy Inc. Announces Highest Quarterly Net Revenue in Company History of $19.6 Million and a 15% Increase in Average Production

Kolibri Global Energy Inc. Announces Highest Quarterly Net Revenue in Company History of $19.6 Million and a 15% Increase in Average Production

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
All amounts are in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise indicated:

FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Revenue, net of royalties was $19.6 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $16.4 million for the first quarter of 2025 due to 15% higher production and 2% higher average prices

  • Average production for the first quarter of 2026 was 4,685 BOEPD, an increase of 15% compared to first quarter of 2025 average production of 4,077 BOEPD. The production increase is due to the additional production from the wells that were drilled and completed in 2025

  • Net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $4.0 million, or $0.11 per basic share, compared to the first quarter of 2025 net income of $5.8 million, or $0.16 per basic share. The decrease was due to a mark-to-market unrealized loss on commodity contracts of $2.9 million in the first quarter of 2026 due to the significant increase in oil prices in 2026

  • Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $14.8 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $12.8 million in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 16% due to higher revenue partially offset by higher operating expenses from the higher production in the first quarter of 2026

  • Production and operating expense per barrel averaged $8.00 per BOE in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $7.07 per BOE in the first quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily due to the costs of a workover on a non-operated well, as well as a smaller amount due to the Company’s gas purchaser reassessing prior year gathering and processing fees, which together totaled $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2026. This added $0.48 per BOE to our first quarter operating expenses. The increase was also due to higher water hauling costs compared to the prior year first quarter

  • Average netback from operations(2) for the first quarter of 2026 was $38.41 per BOE, an increase of 2% from the prior year first quarter of $37.55 per BOE. Netback including commodity contracts(2) for the first quarter of 2026 was $37.72 per BOE compared to $37.55 per BOE in the first quarter of 2025. The increases were due to higher average prices

  • At March 31, 2026, the Company had $16.5 million of available borrowing capacity on the credit facility. In May 2026, the credit facility was redetermined and the borrowing capacity was increased from $65 million to $75 million.

(1)

Adjusted EBITDA is considered a non-GAAP measure. Refer to the section entitled “Non-GAAP Measures” of this earnings release.

(2)

Netback from operations and netback including commodity contracts are considered non-GAAP ratios. Refer to the section entitled “Non-GAAP Measures” of this earnings release.

Kolibri’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Wolf Regener commented:

“We are very happy with the first quarter performance of the Company as we had the highest quarterly revenue and Adjusted EBITDA in the Company’s history even though our average oil price was only $70.31 per barrel in the quarter. First quarter 2026 revenue was $19.6 million with average production increasing by 15% and average prices increasing 2% from the prior year first quarter. With the significant oil price increase only being realized in the final month of the first quarter, we are excited about the Company’s continued growth for the rest of the year. We generated Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $14.8 million in the first quarter of 2026, which was a 16% increase from the prior year first quarter.

“Our net debt at the end of the first quarter was $45 million which was down from $46 million at the end of 2025. We made an additional debt paydown of $4 million in April 2026 with another $4 million paydown expected in May 2026 and, with our annual capital expenditures forecasted to be significantly less than last year, we plan to reduce our debt level down to our forecasted net debt of $25 to $30 million by the end of 2026.

“We are currently drilling the three 1.5 mile lateral wells, the Clifton Mack 11-14-1H, 11-14-2H and the 11-14-3H wells (88.1% working interest). After drilling is complete, the Company plans to perform fracture stimulation operations on the wells with production currently expected in the third quarter of 2026.”

($000’s)

First Quarter

2026

First Quarter

2025

%

 

Gross revenue

$

24,664

 

 

$

21,020

 

 

17

%

Net revenue

$

19,569

 

 

$

16,372

 

 

20

%

Net income

$

4,027

 

$

5,765

 

(30

)%

Net income per basic common share

$

0.11

 

$

0.16

 

(31

)%

 

Capital Expenditures

$

1,872

 

$

9,953

 

(81

)%

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

$

14,818

 

 

$

12,820

 

 

16

%

 

Average production (BOEPD)

 

4,685

 

 

4,077

 

15

%

Average price per BOE

$

58.49

 

$

57.39

 

2

%

Netback from operations per BOE(2)

$

38.41

 

$

37.55

 

2

%

Netback including commodity contracts per BOE(2)

$

37.72

 

 

$

37.55

 

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

2026

December 31,

2025

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

$

2,692

 

$

2,797

 

 

Working Capital

$

(5,082

)

$

(12,573

)

 

Borrowing Capacity

$

16,542

 

 

$

15,542

 

 

 

(1)

Adjusted EBITDA is considered a non-GAAP measure. Refer to the section entitled “Non-GAAP Measures” of this earnings release.

(2)

Netback from operations and netback including commodity contracts are considered non-GAAP ratios. Refer to the section entitled “Non-GAAP Measures” of this earnings release.

First Quarter 2026 versus First Quarter 2025

Oil and gas gross revenues totaled $24.7 million in the first quarter of 2026 versus $21.0 million in the first quarter of 2025. Oil revenues increased $3.8 million or 21% to $21.8 million as oil production increased 21% with average oil prices flat between quarters. Natural gas revenues increased $0.2 million, or 19%, to $1.6 million as natural gas prices increased by 24% partially offset by a production decrease of 5%. Natural gas liquids (NGLs) revenues decreased $0.4 million, or 24%, as NGL prices decreased by 28% partially offset by a production increase of 5%.

Average production for the first quarter of 2026 was 4,685 BOEPD, an increase of 15% compared to first quarter of 2025 average production of 4,077 BOEPD. The production increase is due to the additional production from the wells drilled in 2025.

Production and operating expense per barrel averaged $8.00 per BOE in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $7.07 per BOE in the first quarter of 2025. The increase was due to the costs of a workover on a non-operated well, as well as a smaller amount due to the Company’s gas purchaser reassessing prior year gathering and processing fees, which together totaled $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2026. This added $0.48 per BOE to our first quarter operating expenses. The increase was also due to higher water hauling costs compared to the prior year first quarter.

General and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2026 increased by 15% from the prior year quarter due to an increase in consulting and legal costs.

Finance expense increased $3.5 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily due to a mark-to-market unrealized loss on commodity contracts of $2.9 million in the first quarter of 2026 due to the significant increase in oil prices in 2026.

KOLIBRI GLOBAL ENERGY INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(Unaudited, expressed in Thousands of United States Dollars)

 

March 31

December 31

2026

2025

 

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

2,692

 

$

2,797

 

Accounts receivables and other receivables

 

11,929

 

8,070

 

Deposits and prepaid expenses

 

574

 

769

 

Fair value of commodity contracts

 

 

 

393

 

 

 

15,195

 

12,029

 

 

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

 

277,447

 

280,172

 

Right of use assets

 

1,663

 

 

1,741

 

 

Total Assets

$

294,305

 

$

293,942

 

 

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable and other payables

$

16,754

 

$

23,183

 

Lease liabilities

 

1,367

 

 

1,419

 

Fair value of commodity contracts

 

2,156

 

 

 

 

 

20,277

 

24,602

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

Loans and borrowings

 

47,794

 

 

48,757

 

Asset retirement obligations

 

2,286

 

 

2,259

 

Deferred taxes

 

14,220

 

 

14,083

 

Lease liabilities

 

349

 

 

365

 

Fair value of commodity contracts

 

127

 

 

 

 

 

64,776

 

 

65,464

 

 

 

 

 

Equity

 

Shareholders’ capital

 

294,689

 

294,300

 

Treasury stock

 

 

 

(202

)

Contributed surplus

 

26,941

 

26,183

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(112,378

)

(116,405

)

 

209,252

 

203,876

 

 

Total Equity and Liabilities

$

294,305

 

$

293,942

 

 

KOLIBRI GLOBAL ENERGY INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited, expressed in Thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

 

Three months ended March 31,

($000’s)

 

2026

 

2025

Revenue:

Oil and gas revenue, net of royalties

$

19,569

 

$

16,372

 

Other income

 

 

 

1

 

 

19,569

 

 

16,373

 

Expenses:

Production and operating expenses

 

2,934

 

 

2,227

 

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

 

5,045

 

 

4,063

 

General and administrative expenses

 

1,523

 

 

1,325

 

Share based compensation

 

365

 

 

 

237

 

 

9,867

 

 

7,852

 

 

Finance Income

 

2

 

 

8

 

Finance Expense

 

(4,296

)

 

(783

)

Income tax expense

 

(1,381

)

 

 

(1,981

)

 

Net income

 

4,027

 

 

 

5,765

 

Basic and diluted net income per share

$

0.11

 

$

0.16

   

KOLIBRI GLOBAL ENERGY INC.

FIRST QUARTER 2026

(Unaudited, expressed in Thousands of United States dollars, except as noted)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

2026

 

2025

 

Oil gross revenue

$

21,844

 

$

18,048

Natural gas gross revenue

 

1,562

 

 

1,318

NGL gross revenue

 

1,258

 

 

1,654

Oil and Gas gross revenue

 

24,664

 

 

21,020

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

 

14,818

 

 

 

12,820

Capital expenditures

 

1,872

 

 

9,953

 

Statistics:

Average oil production (BOPD)

 

3,452

 

 

 

2,844

Average natural gas production (MCFPD)

 

3,624

 

 

3,803

Average NGL production (BOEPD)

 

629

 

 

599

Average production (BOEPD)

 

4,685

 

 

4,077

 

 

 

 

Average oil price ($/Bbl)

$

70.31

 

 

$

70.51

Average natural gas price ($/mcf)

 

4.79

 

 

3.85

Average NGL price ($/Bbl)

 

22.21

 

 

30.67

 

Average price per barrel

$

58.49

 

$

57.28

Royalties per barrel

 

12.08

 

 

12.66

Operating expenses per barrel(3)

 

8.00

 

 

 

7.07

Netback from operations(2)

 

38.41

 

 

37.55

Price adjustment from commodity contracts (BOE)

 

(0.69

)

 

Netback including commodity contracts (BOE)(2)

$

37.72

 

 

$

37.81

(1)

Adjusted EBITDA is considered a non-GAAP measure. Refer to the section entitled “Non-GAAP Measures” of this earnings release.

(2)

Netback from operations and netback including commodity contracts are considered non-GAAP ratios. Refer to the section entitled “Non-GAAP Measures” of this earnings release.

(3)

Operating expenses include compressor costs of $0.4 million in the first quarter of 2026 and $0.4 million in the first quarter of 2025 that are accounted for as a lease under IFRS 16.

The information outlined above is extracted from and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and the related management’s discussion and analysis thereof, copies of which are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

NON-GAAP MEASURES

Netback from operations, netback including commodity contracts and adjusted EBITDA (collectively, the “Company’s Non-GAAP Measures”) are not measures or ratios recognized under Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS. Management of the Company believes that such measures and ratios are relevant for evaluating returns on each of the Company’s projects as well as the performance of the enterprise as a whole. The Company’s Non-GAAP Measures may differ from similar computations as reported by other similar organizations and, accordingly, may not be comparable to similar non-GAAP measures and ratios as reported by such organizations. The Company’s Non-GAAP Measures should not be construed as alternatives to net income, cash flows related to operating activities, working capital or other financial measures and ratios determined in accordance with IFRS, as an indicator of the Company’s performance.

An explanation of how the Company’s Non-GAAP Measures provide useful information to an investor and the purposes for which the Company’s management uses the Non-GAAP Measures is set out in the management’s discussion and analysis under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures” which is available under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca and is incorporated by reference into this earnings release.

The following is the reconciliation of the non-GAAP ratio netback from operations to net income, which the Company considers to be the most directly comparable financial measure that is disclosed in the Company’s financial statements:

(US $000)

Three months ended

March 31,

 

2026

 

2025

Net income

 

 

4,027

 

 

5,765

 

 

Adjustments:

Income tax expense

 

 

1,381

 

 

1,981

 

Finance income

 

(2

)

 

(8

)

Finance expense

 

4,296

 

 

783

 

Share based compensation

 

365

 

 

237

 

General and administrative expenses

 

1,523

 

 

1,325

 

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

 

5,045

 

 

4,063

 

Other income

 

 

 

(1

)

Operating netback

 

16,635

 

 

14,145

 

 

Netback from operations

$

38.41

 

$

37.55

 

The following is the reconciliation of the non-GAAP measure adjusted EBITDA to the comparable financial measures disclosed in the Company’s financial statements:

(US $000)

Three months ended March 31,

2026

2025

Net income

4,027

 

5,765

 

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

5,045

 

4,063

 

Accretion

67

 

51

 

Interest expense

1,057

 

696

 

Unrealized (gain) loss on commodity contracts

2,877

 

35

 

Share based compensation

365

 

237

 

Other income

 

(1

)

Income tax expense

1,381

 

1,981

 

Interest income

(2

)

(8

)

Foreign currency loss

1

 

1

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

14,818

 

12,820

 

PRODUCT TYPE DISCLOSURE

This news release includes references to sales volumes of “oil”, “natural gas”, and “barrels of oil equivalent” or “BOEs”. “Oil” refers to tight oil, and “natural gas” refers to shale gas, in each case as defined by NI 51-101. Production from our wells, primarily disclosed in this news release in BOEs, consists of mainly oil and associated wet gas. The wet gas is delivered via gathering system and then pipelines to processing plants where it is treated and sold as natural gas and NGLs.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

In this news release and the Company’s other public disclosure:

(a)

The Company’s natural gas production is reported in thousands of cubic feet (“Mcfs“). The Company also uses references to barrels (“Bbls“) and barrels of oil equivalent (“BOEs“) to reflect natural gas liquids and oil production and sales. BOEs may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A BOE conversion ratio of 6 Mcf:1 Bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value.

(b)

Discounted and undiscounted net present value of future net revenues attributable to reserves do not represent fair market value.

(c)

Possible reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than probable reserves. There is a 10% probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the sum of proved plus probable plus possible reserves.

(d)

The Company discloses peak and 30-day initial production rates and other short-term production rates. Readers are cautioned that such production rates are preliminary in nature and are not necessarily indicative of long-term performance or of ultimate recovery.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This release contains forward-looking information including information regarding the proposed timing and expected results of exploratory and development work including production from the Company’s Tishomingo field, Oklahoma acreage, projected increases in production and cash flow, the Company’s reserves based loan facility, expected hedging levels and the Company’s strategy and objectives. The use of any of the words “target”, “plans”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, “believe” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

Such forward-looking information is based on management’s expectations and assumptions, including that the Company’s geologic and reservoir models and analysis will be validated, that indications of early results are reasonably accurate predictors of the prospectiveness of the shale intervals, that previous exploration results are indicative of future results and success, that expected production from future wells can be achieved as modeled, that declines will match the modeling, that future well production rates will be improved over existing wells, that rates of return as modeled can be achieved, that recoveries are consistent with management’s expectations, that additional wells are actually drilled and completed, that design and performance improvements will reduce development time and expense and improve productivity, that discoveries will prove to be economic, that anticipated results and estimated costs will be consistent with management’s expectations, that all required permits and approvals and the necessary labor and equipment will be obtained, provided or available, as applicable, on terms that are acceptable to the Company, when required, that no unforeseen delays, unexpected geological or other effects, equipment failures, permitting delays or labor or contract disputes are encountered, that the development plans of the Company and its co-venturers will not change, that the demand for oil and gas will be sustained or increase, that the Company will continue to be able to access sufficient capital through financings, credit facilities, farm-ins or other participation arrangements to maintain its projects, that the Company will continue in compliance with the covenants under its reserves-based loan facility and that the borrowing base will not be reduced, that funds will be available from the Company’s reserves based loan facility when required to fund planned operations, that the Company will reduce its debt level down to its forecasted net debt of $25 to $30 million by the end of 2026, that the Company will not be adversely affected by changing government policies and regulations, social instability or other political, economic or diplomatic developments in the countries in which it operates and that global economic conditions will not deteriorate in a manner that has an adverse impact on the Company’s business and its ability to advance its business strategy.

Forward looking information involves significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to: the risk that any of the assumptions on which such forward looking information is based vary or prove to be invalid, including that the Company’s geologic and reservoir models or analysis are not validated, that anticipated results and estimated costs will not be consistent with management’s expectations, the risks associated with the oil and gas industry (e.g. operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration and development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of reserve and resource estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, and health, safety and environmental risks including flooding and extended interruptions due to inclement or hazardous weather), the risk of commodity price and foreign exchange rate fluctuations, risks and uncertainties associated with securing the necessary regulatory approvals and financing to proceed with continued development of the Tishomingo Field, the risk that the Company or its subsidiaries is not able for any reason to obtain and provide the information necessary to secure required approvals or that required regulatory approvals are otherwise not available when required, that unexpected geological results are encountered, that completion techniques require further optimization, that production rates do not match the Company’s assumptions, that very low or no production rates are achieved, that the Company will cease to be in compliance with the covenants under its reserves-based loan facility and be required to repay outstanding amounts or that the borrowing base will be reduced pursuant to a borrowing base re-determination and the Company will be required to repay the resulting shortfall, that the Company is unable to access required capital, that funding is not available from the Company’s reserves based loan facility at the times or in the amounts required for planned operations, that occurrences such as those that are assumed will not occur, do in fact occur, and those conditions that are assumed will continue or improve, do not continue or improve and the other risks identified in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form under the “Risk Factors” section, the Company’s most recent management’s discussion and analysis and the Company’s other public disclosure, available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca.

Although the Company has attempted to take into account important factors that could cause actual costs or results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause actual results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The forward-looking information included in this release is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, other than as required by applicable law.

About Kolibri Global Energy Inc.

Kolibri Global Energy Inc. is a North American energy company focused on finding and exploiting energy projects in oil and gas. Through various subsidiaries, the Company owns and operates energy properties in the United States. The Company continues to utilize its technical and operational expertise to identify and acquire additional projects in oil and gas. The Company’s shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the stock symbol KEI and on the NASDAQ under the stock symbol KGEI.

For further information, contact:

Wolf E. Regener, President and Chief Executive Officer +1 (805) 484-3613

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.kolibrienergy.com

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