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July 28, 2026 11:16 am

RBLX INVESTOR ALERT: Roblox Corporation (RBLX) Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead the Roblox Class Action Lawsuit- August 7, 2026 Deadline

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SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — National shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman alerts investors in Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) that the alleged class period in the ongoing securities class action litigation has been expanded. A new lawsuit now covers investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Roblox common stock between October 31, 2024 through April 30, 2026, inclusive.

National shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman is investigating the legal claims that Roblox and its co-defendants violated the federal securities laws. The firm encourages Roblox investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now.

Class Period:	Oct. 31, 2024 – Apr. 30, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline:	Aug. 7, 2026
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Roblox Corporation (RBLX) Securities Class Action:

The primary focus of the litigation is on the propriety of Roblox’s disclosures about its commitment toward protecting the safety of young users of its platform and the recent the impact on its business and prospects of the age-check verification rollout aimed at increasing safety within certain social features on its platform. The rollout began in November 2025.

During the Class Period, Roblox and its senior management have assured investors that “safety would be paramount[,]” “building safety into our products has been a huge effort[,]” and “[o]ur approach to safety includes multiple proactive measures as well as parental controls[.]” They have also emphasized that “b]ecause our Platform includes children aged 5 and over, our safety and civility policies are purpose-built to be strict.”

Investors slowly learned the truth through a series of disclosures beginning on October 30, 2025. That day, the Company revealed that it would be instituting enhanced age verification technology globally beginning in January 2026. On this news, the price of the Company’s common stock declined 16% from $133.74 per share to $113.00 per share, wiping out $13 billion in market value.

Then, on April 30, 2026, Roblox revealed a steep deceleration in year-over-year and sequential DAU growth, slashed its 2026 revenue guidance (reflecting ongoing shrinkage in DAU growth), and severely cut its 2026 bookings growth midpoint from 24% to just 10%, investors glimpsed what was really going on.

Roblox said just 51% of its global DAUs age checked and also said that “as a result of age check […] we have seen a reduction in app store ratings, and we believe this may be contributing to a reduction in organic sign-ups that typically flow from app stores.” Roblox also said its lowered prospects are the result of “continued friction” resulting from the age-check rollout.

“We’re focused on when Roblox and its management knew of the adverse consequences of the age-check rollout and whether they intentionally misled investors it,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation.

If you invested in Roblox and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that will assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now.

If you’d like more information and answers to other frequently asked questions about the Roblox case and the firm’s investigation, read more.

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Roblox should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected] .

About Hagens Berman

Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.

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July 28, 2026 11:16 am

Clarion Partners Acquires Clearwater at Sonoma Hills, Expanding Presence in High-Growth Northern California Senior Housing Market

Clarion Partners Acquires Clearwater at Sonoma Hills, Expanding Presence in High-Growth Northern California Senior Housing Market

Upscale facility offers both assisted living and memory care residences

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Clarion Partners, a leading real estate investment manager and majority-owned investment group of Franklin Templeton, today announced the acquisition of Clearwater at Sonoma Hills, a premier 94-unit senior living community in Rohnert Park, California. The acquisition further strengthens the firm’s investment in high-quality senior housing assets located in attractive, supply-constrained markets with strong long-term demographic fundamentals.

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Clearwater at Sonoma Hills, a 94-unit senior living facility offering assisted living services and memory care support, is designed to be a vibrant extension of the active, friendly lifestyle that defines the Sonoma County region.

Built in 2020, Clearwater at Sonoma Hills features 70 assisted living residences and 24 memory care residences with capacity for 100 residents. The approximately 49,000-square-foot community offers a full suite of upscale amenities, including restaurant-style dining, a theater, art studio, fitness center, putting green, landscaped indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and thoughtfully designed residences that support both independence and personalized care.

The transaction was arranged by CBRE, whose seniors housing investment sales team John Sweeny, Aron Will, and Austin Summy advised on the sale. Clearwater Living will continue as the property’s operating partner, leveraging its established regional presence and resident-focused operating platform to build upon the community’s strong performance.

“Clearwater at Sonoma Hills represents exactly the type of high-quality, institutional senior housing investment we seek—modern construction, exceptional operations, and an outstanding location supported by favorable long-term demographics,” said Clarion Partners Head of Healthcare Julie Robinson. “We are pleased to expand our relationship with Clearwater and look forward to supporting the team as they continue delivering exceptional care and service to residents and their families.”

John Sweeny, Co-Head National Senior Housing of CBRE added, “This transaction highlights the continued demand for well-located, high-performing senior housing communities. Clearwater at Sonoma Hills attracted significant investor interest because of its modern design, strong occupancy, and position within one of Northern California’s most desirable markets.”

“We’re excited to continue managing Clearwater at Sonoma Hills and partnering with Clarion Partners to further enhance the resident experience,” said Danielle Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of Clearwater Living. “Our team remains committed to providing exceptional hospitality, personalized care, and meaningful engagement for every resident.”

Located in California’s Sonoma County, the community benefits from favorable demographic trends, including projected growth in the affluent 80-plus population and limited competitive new supply, positioning the property for continued long-term success.

For more on Clarion’s view of high-quality senior housing as an investment opportunity, explore A Golden Opportunity for Senior Housing.

About Clarion Partners

Clarion Partners, an SEC registered investment adviser with FCA-authorized and FINRA member affiliates, has been a leading U.S. real estate investment manager for more than 40 years. Headquartered in New York, the firm maintains strategically located offices across the United States and Europe. With $72.6 billion in total real estate and debt assets under management as of March 31, 2026, Clarion Partners offers a broad range of real estate strategies across the risk/return spectrum to approximately 500 institutional investors across the globe. Clarion Partners is a majority-owned investment group of Franklin Templeton.

For more information visit www.clarionpartners.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

About CBRE

With more than 155,000 professionals in over 100 countries, CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. CBRE offers a fully integrated platform of dedicated senior housing investment sales, debt and structured finance, investment banking, and valuation services.

To learn more, visit cbre.com or follow on LinkedIn.

About Clearwater Living

Clearwater Living® is committed to providing superior customer service and living experiences that celebrate individual relevance for residents, their families, and team members. Clearwater Living is growing through strategic acquisitions, development, and operational management of senior living communities throughout the western United States. Each Clearwater Living community practices a holistic approach to successful aging and personalized care that enhances residents’ daily lives. To learn more, visit ClearwaterLiving.com.

About Virtus

Virtus Real Estate Capital is one of the longest tenured private equity real estate fund managers in the U.S. focused exclusively on cycle resilient needs-based property sectors, such as healthcare, education, storage, and middle-income workforce housing. The Firm was founded in 2003 in Austin, TX. The Firm has acquired or developed more than 300 commercial properties totaling over $7 billion throughout the U.S. Virtus is known across the industry for its deep expertise in social infrastructure sectors and its commitment to all its stakeholders.

For more information on investment strategy and portfolio, please visit www.virtusre.com.

About Franklin Templeton

Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a trusted investment partner, delivering tailored solutions that align with clients’ strategic goals. With deep portfolio management expertise across public and private markets, we combine investment excellence with cutting-edge technology. Since our founding in 1947, we have empowered clients through strategic partnerships, forward-looking insights, and continuous innovations – providing the tools and resources to navigate change and capture opportunity.

With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026, Franklin Templeton operates globally in more than 35 countries. To learn more, visit franklintempleton.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Characteristics and holding weightings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time; they are provided for informational purposes only. This information should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security. There can be no assurance that any unrealized investment described herein will prove to be profitable.

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Real Estate Investment Risks:

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An investment in the Fund is suitable only for investors who can bear the risks associated with private market investments (such as private credit and private equity) with potential limited liquidity. Shares will not be listed on a public exchange, and no secondary market is expected to develop. Private equity investments involve a high degree of risk and is suitable only for investors who can afford to risk the loss of all or substantially all of such investment. Private equity investments may hold illiquid investments and its performance may be volatile.

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July 28, 2026 11:16 am

The Cheesecake Factory Celebrates National Cheesecake Day July 30 With Any Slice, Half Price for All Dine-In Guests

The Cheesecake Factory Celebrates National Cheesecake Day July 30 With Any Slice, Half Price for All Dine-In Guests

Much-Anticipated Brownie Crunch Choc-a-Lot Cheesecake Debuts on National Cheesecake Day

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE):

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The Cheesecake Factory celebrates National Cheesecake Day on July 30 with any slice, half price for all dine in guests.

What	On Thursday, July 30, The Cheesecake Factory^® (NASDAQ: CAKE) is celebrating its favorite holiday – National Cheesecake Day – by offering any slice of its more than 30 legendary flavors of cheesecake for half price to all dine-in guests, and introducing its newest flavor: Brownie Crunch Choc-a-Lot Cheesecake. The Brownie Crunch Choc-a-Lot Cheesecake is creamy milk and white chocolate marbled cheesecake on a rich, crunchie toffee brownie. For every slice of Brownie Crunch Choc-a-Lot Cheesecake sold through July 29, 2027, The Cheesecake Factory will donate 25 cents to Feeding America^®, the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States, dedicated to fighting hunger through a network of food banks*.

When	Thursday, July 30, 2026 During regular business hours

Where	All of The Cheesecake Factory restaurants in the U.S.A. (dine-in only)

Visuals	Busy dining rooms with guests celebrating National Cheesecake Day More than 30 varieties of world-famous cheesecake including the new Brownie Crunch Choc-a-Lot Cheesecake The Cheesecake Factory managers available to discuss cheesecake flavors and general excitement about National Cheesecake Day For more information, please visit https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/whats-new

* Offer valid July 30, 2026 for dine-in only. One slice of cheesecake per dine-in guest. Must be present. Offer valid at restaurants in the U.S.A. Subject to availability.

** Donations made on slices sold at all The Cheesecake Factory restaurants in the U.S.A.

About The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

The Cheesecake Factory is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people – this defines who we are and where we are going. We currently own and operate 375 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory^®, North Italia^®, Flower Child^®and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 36 The Cheesecake Factory^® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers. In 2026, we were named to the FORTUNE Magazine “100 Best Companies to Work For^®” list for the thirteenth consecutive year. To learn more, visit www.thecheesecakefactory.com, www.northitalia.com, www.iamaflowerchild.com and www.foxrc.com.

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July 28, 2026 11:16 am

Johnson Controls introduces Absorption Chiller Reference Design Guide, unlocking up to 97MW of additional AI capacity from on-site power generation

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Absorption chiller blueprint provides roadmap to convert waste heat into productive cooling, reducing cooling electrical demand by up to 44%
Additional computing capacity creates the potential for billions of dollars in additional revenue from existing power infrastructure
Potential outcomes include a PUE as low as 1.23 with zero on-site water use and up to 43% lower CO₂ cooling system emissions
Operators bring AI capacity online faster through a repeatable, modular design from 100MW campuses to gigawatt-scale AI Factories

MILWAUKEE, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency and decarbonization, today launched its Absorption Chiller Reference Design Guide. The blueprint helps data center operators convert the 57% of energy typically lost as waste heat from on-site power generation into productive cooling, reducing cooling-related electric demand and allocating more power available for AI workloads. In a 1GW-scale AI Factory, those efficiency gains can support up to 97MW of additional AI computing capacity without increasing on-site power generation, creating the potential for up to $18 billion in additional revenue over the life of the facility, based on a typical U.S. AI Factory model.

“One of the biggest untapped opportunities in data centers is the heat they generate,” said Austin Domenici, president, Global Data Center Solutions, Johnson Controls. “Johnson Controls helps transform recovered heat into useful work through Combined Heat and Power and absorption cooling solutions, enabling AI Factories to scale more efficiently while reducing strain on the grid and delivering value to local communities.”

The reference design demonstrates how operators can convert cooling efficiency gains into additional AI computing capacity or reduce cooling system CO₂ emissions by up to 43%. It can achieve a PUE as low as 1.23 with zero on-site water use. The repeatable, modular architecture scales from 100MW campuses to gigawatt-scale AI Factories without redesign, helping bring new capacity online faster.

Built on more than 65 years of YORK absorption innovation and a global installed base of thousands of units across multiple industries, Johnson Controls has deployed this technology in some of the world’s most demanding applications, including naval vessels and advanced manufacturing facilities. With a thermal management portfolio spanning air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, liquid cooling, controls and lifecycle services, Johnson Controls helps data center operators bring capacity online faster, improve efficiency and maximize AI computing capacity from available power.

“A vast amount of heat produced by on-site power generators is essentially thrown away — dissipated into the air. We see a huge opportunity when that energy is put to work instead,” said Katie McGinty, vice president and Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer, Johnson Controls. “By converting waste heat into useful cooling, we’re turning a resource already bought and paid for into an asset rather than a disposal liability. Every megawatt we can shift from cooling to computing capacity helps customers increase the revenue potential of their facilities and accelerates time to value by significantly cutting pressure on the grid. That’s the kind of innovation that supports AI growth, lowers costs and helps communities and businesses get more from existing energy resources.”

Learn more at www.johnsoncontrols.com/industries/data-centers/reference-designs

Important Note: The results referenced in this release are illustrative and based on a modeled AI Factory. Actual results may vary based on site-specific conditions and are not guaranteed.

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For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results, and help move society forward.

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July 28, 2026 11:16 am

Heritage Global Partners to Conduct Online Auction of Cannabis Processing and Production Equipment from The Cannabist Company

Heritage Global Partners to Conduct Online Auction of Cannabis Processing and Production Equipment from The Cannabist Company

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Heritage Global Partners (“HGP”), a subsidiary of Heritage Global Inc. (NASDAQ: HGBL) and a worldwide leader in asset advisory and auction services, announced it will conduct an online auction featuring a comprehensive offering of cannabis processing, production, packaging and facility support equipment formerly utilized by The Cannabist Company.

The auction features a broad selection of late-model equipment supporting nearly every stage of cannabis production and processing, including extraction, distillation, confection manufacturing, filling, packaging, post-harvest processing, environmental controls and facility infrastructure. The assets are located in Vineland, New Jersey; Denver, Colorado; and Aurora, Illinois.

Bidding opens Aug. 13, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. EDT and begins closing Aug. 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EDT.

Asset Highlights:

Complete cannabis extraction, distillation and production equipment
Hydrocarbon extraction systems
CandyWorx automated candy/gummy depositor
Primo Combi multi-head weighing and packaging system
Thompson Duke cartridge filling machines
GreenBroz stainless steel dry trimmers
Cultiva System HVAC air handling units
Rad Source RS 420-XL decontamination and remediation system
Commercial grow room and environmental control systems
Fleet of 2015–2022 Dodge ProMaster cargo vans

“This is one of the most comprehensive cannabis production equipment auctions the market has seen in a long time,” said David Barkoff, Senior Vice President of Heritage Global Partners. “We have multiple facilities, all in one sale, for a wide range of buyers looking for turnkey processing systems, extraction systems, lab equipment, confectionary equipment, packaging equipment, sophisticated HVAC and environmental controls, and more. This sale presents an exceptional opportunity for companies looking to expand production capacity, replace existing equipment or acquire proven industrial assets ready for continued use.”

The auction is expected to attract cannabis operators, food and confection manufacturers, pharmaceutical and botanical processors, industrial manufacturers, equipment dealers and international buyers seeking specialized production equipment.

“Our team continues to see strong demand for high-quality industrial assets across specialized manufacturing sectors,” said Nick Dove, President of Heritage Global Partners. “By bringing these assets to the global marketplace through our online auction platform, we help maximize value for our client while providing buyers with access to quality equipment that can be deployed quickly and efficiently.”

Interested bidders may view the complete catalog Here and register to bid.

Heritage Global Partners, Inc. (“HGP”)

HGP is a subsidiary of Heritage Global Inc. (NASDAQ: HGBL). HGP operates under the Industrial Assets business unit and is a full-service auction, liquidation and asset advisory firm which holds a prominent spot in the industrial sectors including Aerospace, Automotive, Aviation, Biotech, Broadcast & Postproduction, Chemical, Electronics Manufacturing, Energy, Food & Beverage, Heavy Construction, Metalworking, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Plastics, Printing, Real estate, Semiconductor, Solar, Textile & Woodworking, and others. HGP conducts 150-200 auction projects per year, globally.

Heritage Global Inc. (“HG”)

HG values and monetizes industrial & financial assets by providing acquisition, disposition, valuation, and lending services for surplus and distressed assets. This aids in facilitating the circular economy by diverting useful industrial assets from landfills and operating an ethical supply chain by overseeing post-sale account activity of financial assets. Specialties consist of acting as an adviser, in addition to acquiring or brokering turnkey manufacturing facilities, surplus industrial machinery and equipment, industrial inventories, real estate, and charged-off account receivable portfolios through its two business units: Industrial Assets and Financial Assets.

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July 28, 2026 11:15 am

Williams Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Williams Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

TULSA, Okla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Williams’ (NYSE: WMB) board of directors has approved a regular dividend of $0.525 per share, or $2.10 annualized, on the company’s common stock, payable on Sept. 28, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on Sept. 11, 2026.

This is a 5% increase from Williams’ 2025 quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share.

Some portion of this distribution may be considered a return of capital for tax purposes. Additional information regarding return of capital distributions is available at Williams’ investor relations website.

Williams has paid a common stock dividend every quarter since 1974.

About Williams

Williams (NYSE: WMB) is a trusted energy industry leader committed to safely, reliably, and responsibly meeting growing energy demand. We use our infrastructure to deliver one third of the nation’s natural gas to where it’s needed most, supplying the energy used to heat our homes, cook our food and generate low-carbon electricity. For over a century, we’ve been driven by a passion for doing things the right way. Today, our team of problem solvers is leading the charge into the clean energy future. Learn more at www.williams.com.

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July 28, 2026 11:15 am

Are UTZ, CRNX, SOLS Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders?

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Insiders may stand to receive substantial financial benefits not available to ordinary shareholders.

The proposed transactions may contain terms that could limit superior competing offers.

Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights and options at no cost or obligation. We would handle any matter on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible for out-of-pocket payment of our legal fees or expenses.

NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

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Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ)’s
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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNX)’s
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July 28, 2026 11:15 am

Edible Garden Receives Favorable Decision from Nasdaq Hearings Panel

Company Advances Farm-to-Formula® Strategy and Webster City Ready-to-Drink Manufacturing Buildout

BELVIDERE, NJ, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), organic and sustainable produce, and developer of the Zero-Waste Inspired® mission and Farm-to-Formula® platform, today announced that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel has granted the Company’s request for continued listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market, subject to the condition that the Company demonstrate compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires a minimum closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share, on or before August 15, 2026.

As previously announced, the Company effected a 1-for-45 reverse stock split of its common stock, effective July 13, 2026. Since the reverse stock split became effective, the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock has remained at or above $1.00 per share. Compliance with the Bid Price Rule remains subject to confirmation by the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff.

“We’re pleased with the Panel’s decision,” said Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden. “It keeps our attention where it belongs — on building out the Webster City ready-to-drink facility, moving into higher-margin nutrition categories, and continuing to take cost out of the business. We expect to have more to report on each of these in the coming months.”

The Panel will maintain jurisdiction over the Company’s listing through November 23, 2026, and the decision is subject to additional conditions and continued Panel oversight during that period. Additional information regarding the Panel’s decision and its terms is available in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 28, 2026.

There can be no assurance that the Company will demonstrate or maintain compliance with the Bid Price Rule or remain in compliance with Nasdaq’s other continued listing standards.

ABOUT EDIBLE GARDEN^®

Edible Garden AG Incorporated is a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), delivering organic, better-for-you, sustainable produce and products through its Zero-Waste Inspired^® next-generation farming model. Available in over 6,000 retail locations across the United States, Caribbean, and South America, Edible Garden is at the forefront of the CEA and sustainability technology movement, distinguished by its advanced safety-in-farming protocols, sustainable packaging, patented GreenThumb software, and innovative Self-Watering in-store displays. The Company operates state-of-the-art, vertically integrated greenhouses and processing facilities, including Edible Garden Heartland in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Edible Garden Prairie Hills in Webster City, Iowa; and its headquarters at Edible Garden Belvidere in New Jersey. It also partners with a network of contract growers strategically located near major U.S. markets to ensure freshness and reduce environmental impact. The Company is also expanding its Prairie Hills facility in Webster City, Iowa, into a dedicated ready-to-drink (RTD) clean nutrition manufacturing hub, supporting its Farm-to-Formula® strategy and its transformation into higher-margin, shelf-stable nutrition categories.

Edible Garden’s proprietary GreenThumb 2.0 software—protected by U.S. Patents US 11,158,006 B1, US 11,410,249 B2, and US 11,830,088 B2—optimizes vertical and traditional greenhouse growing conditions while aiming to reduce food miles. Its patented Self-Watering display (U.S. Patent No. D1,010,365) is designed to extend plant shelf life and elevate in-store presentation. In addition to its core CEA operations, Edible Garden owns three patents in advanced aquaculture technologies: a closed-loop shrimp farming system (US 6,615,767 B1), a modular recirculating aquaculture setup with automated water treatment and feeding (US 10,163,199 B2), and a sensor-driven ammonia control method utilizing electrolytic chlorine generation (US 11,297,809 B1).

The Company has been recognized as a FoodTech 500 firm by Forward Fooding, is a multi-year participant in Walmart’s Project Gigaton and a Giga Guru designee and has received NRG’s Excellence in Energy Award for its commitment to measurable environmental performance and energy stewardship. Edible Garden also develops and markets a growing line of nutrition and specialty food products, including Vitamin Way^® and Vitamin Whey^®—plant and whey protein powders—and Kick. Sports Nutrition, a premium performance line for health-conscious athletes seeking cleaner, better-for-you options. The Company’s offerings further include fresh, sustainable condiments such as Pulp fermented gourmet and chili-based sauces, as well as Pickle Party, a collection of fermented fresh pickles and krauts.

Learn more at https://ediblegardenag.com.
For Pulp products, visit https://www.pulpflavors.com.
For Vitamin Whey® products, visit https://vitaminwhey.com.
For Kick. Sports Nutrition products, visit https://kicksportsnutrition.net/.
Watch the Company’s latest corporate video here.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as “believe,” “can,” “could,” “expect,” “may,” “plan,” “will” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s ability to demonstrate and maintain compliance with the Bid Price Rule and Nasdaq’s other continued listing standards, the development of the Company’s ready-to-drink manufacturing facility in Webster City, Iowa, and the Company’s Farm-to-Formula® strategy. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section and other sections of the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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July 28, 2026 11:15 am

Are NG, BLFS, NRIM Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders?

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July 28, 2026 11:15 am

Lincoln Tech Campus Among USA Today’s “Top Vocational Schools” for 2026

Melrose Park, IL school recognized for commitment to student success, diversity.

Parsippany, N.J., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC), a national leader in specialized technical training for 80 years, announced today that its Melrose Park, IL campus has been named one of “America’s Top Vocational Schools” for 2026 by USA Today. The campus selection was based on a number of factors focused on student success and commitment to diversity.

The campus was also named to USA Today’s 2025 list. Melrose Park is one of Lincoln’s most established locations, with roots that can be traced to its founding as Greer College of Automotive Engineering in 1902.

“Lincoln Tech is proud to be recognized again by USA Today,” says Scott Shaw, Lincoln Tech’s President and CEO. “This inclusion is a testament to our commitment to helping build the workforces of America’s transportation, skilled trade and healthcare support industries. We are guided every day by our mission to change the lives of our students and strengthen employers nationwide through the career training programs we provide.”

The USA Today survey, conducted in collaboration with Statista, evaluated career training schools based on five main criteria: graduation rate, graduate salaries, diversity within the student body, anticipated years to pay off a program (combining the average cost of attendance with value added to an average graduate’s salary compared with an average high school graduate), and social mobility (a measure of the role a campus plays in impacting the lives of students receiving financial assistance).

The Melrose Park campus offers career training programs in Automotive Service, Electrical and HVAC, along with Medical Assisting and Welding. Last year 81% of graduates were hired for careers in their field, and the campus graduated more than 600 students.

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About Lincoln Educational Services Corporation

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is a leading provider of diversified career-oriented post-secondary education. Lincoln offers recent high school graduates and working adults career-oriented programs in skilled trades, automotive, health sciences and information technology. Lincoln has provided the workforce with skilled technicians since its inception in 1946.

Lincoln currently operates 22 campuses in 12 states under 3 brands: Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Technical Institute and Nashville AutoDiesel College. For more information, go to www.lincolntech.edu.

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Lincoln Tech
973.766.9656 
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