MetaVia to Highlight Novel Obesity and Metabolic Therapies at Upcoming Life Sciences Virtual Investor Forum

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MetaVia Inc. (Nasdaq: MTVA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that Hyung Heon Kim, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat highlighting the company’s pipeline of novel obesity and metabolic therapies at the Life Sciences Virtual Investor Forum, co-hosted by Zacks Small Cap Research, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:30 am ET.

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This will be a live, interactive online forum where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the live event on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the conclusion of the forum.

It is recommended that investors pre-register using this link and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

MetaVia will be available for one-on-one meetings; investors may register using this link. To schedule a meeting with management outside of the conference, please contact Michael Miller at [email protected].

About MetaVia
MetaVia Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases. The company is currently developing DA-1726 for the treatment of obesity, and is developing vanoglipel (DA-1241) for the treatment of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH). DA-1726 is a novel oxyntomodulin (OXM) analogue that functions as a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP1R) and glucagon receptor (GCGR) dual agonist. OXM is a naturally-occurring gut hormone that activates GLP1R and GCGR, thereby decreasing food intake while increasing energy expenditure, thus potentially resulting in superior body weight loss compared to selective GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide. In a Phase 1 multiple ascending dose (MAD) trial in obesity, DA-1726 demonstrated best-in-class potential for weight loss, glucose control, and waist reduction. Vanoglipel is a potential first-in-class drug candidate targeting G-protein-coupled receptor 119 (GPR119). In preclinical studies, vanoglipel demonstrated a positive metabolic effect on glucose and lipid control, and also proved differentiated hepatic benefits reducing hepatic steatosis, hepatic inflammation, and liver fibrosis regardless independent of metabolic improvement. In a Phase 2a clinical study, vanoglipel demonstrated direct hepatic action in addition to its glucose lowering effects.

For more information, please visit www.metaviatx.com.

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MetaVia
Marshall H. Woodworth
Chief Financial Officer
+1-857-299-1033
[email protected]


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Michael Miller
+1-917-633-6086
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Federated Hermes launches active ETF offering investors access to leading international companies

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  • Federated Hermes International Leaders ETF can serve as core international equity allocation
  • Federated Hermes strategically expands ETF lineup to meet client interests and objectives in a wide range of market conditions

PITTSBURGH, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI), a global leader in active investing, today introduced Federated Hermes International Leaders ETF (CBOE: FHIL), designed for investors seeking international equity exposure through well-known, established global companies.

Utilizing deep fundamental analysis to identify undervalued companies across international markets, Federated Hermes International Leaders ETF seeks to achieve its objective of long-term capital growth by investing primarily in developed market stocks of high-quality, foreign companies that appear to be trading below their intrinsic value. Its high-conviction portfolio typically consists of 60 to 85 companies.  

The ETF is managed by Richard Winkowski, Jr., senior portfolio manager and head of the International Core/Value Team, and Dariusz Czoch, CFA, senior portfolio manager, who also manage the $1.5 billion Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund. Federated Hermes International Core/Value Team has more than 25 years of experience managing international equity strategies.

“Research from Federated Hermes’ Portfolio Construction Team suggests incorporating international equities into the equity sleeve of a traditional stock-and-bond portfolio may improve risk-adjusted returns1,” said Paul A. Uhlman, president and chief executive officer of the Federated Advisory Companies. “With a concentrated portfolio filled with international industry leaders that provide products or services essential to everyday life, Federated Hermes International Leaders ETF is a compelling option for an international equity allocation.”

“In expanding our ETF lineup, we have focused on meeting investor demand by offering ETF versions of our most popular strategies,” said Brandon Clark, ETF business director at Federated Hermes. “Federated Hermes International Leaders ETF offers investors access to the benefits of international equity investments with the ETF vehicle’s tax efficiency, transparency, liquidity and ease of use.”

Federated Hermes offers actively managed ETFs designed to pursue growth, diversification or income generation for strategic or tactical needs. As of May 31, 2026, Federated Hermes manages more than $2.6 billion in ETF assets.

Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) is a global leader in active investment management, with $907.1 billion in assets under management, as of March 31, 2026. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets, multi-asset and liquidity management strategies to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide. Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has more than 2,000 employees in London, New York, Boston and offices worldwide. For more information, visit FederatedHermes.com/us.

Investors should carefully consider the ETF’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. To obtain
a summary prospectus or prospectus containing this and other information, contact us at 1-800-341-7400 or visit
FederatedHermes.com/us. Please carefully read the summary prospectus or the prospectus before investing.

ETFs are subject to risks and fluctuate in value.

Diversification does not assure a profit nor protect against loss

The value of equity securities in the fund’s portfolio will fluctuate and, as a result, the fund’s share price may decline. Equity securities may decline in value because of an increase in interest rates or changes in the stock market.          

The fund is a new fund that recently commenced operations. New funds have limited operating histories for investors to evaluate and new funds may not attract sufficient assets to achieve investment and trading efficiencies.

While stocks have higher return potential, they may be more volatile than bonds.

International investing involves special risks including currency risk, increased volatility, political risks, and differences in auditing and other financial standards. Prices of emerging market securities can be significantly more volatile than the prices of securities in developed countries, and currency risk and political risks are accentuated in emerging markets.

The fund’s use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional instruments.

Growth stocks tend to have higher valuations and thus are typically more volatile than value stocks. Growth stocks also may not pay dividends or may pay lower dividends than value stocks.

Value stocks tend to have higher dividends and thus have a higher income-related component in their total return than growth stocks. Value stocks also may lag growth stocks in performance, particularly in late stages of a market advance.

ETFs are generally more tax efficient than traditional mutual funds due to their structure. When investors redeem shares, ETFs can do so in-kind, meaning they exchange shares for underlying assets without triggering capital gains taxes for remaining investors. ETFs often distribute fewer capital gains to investors compared to mutual funds, leading to lower tax liabilities.

ETF shares are bought and sold on an exchange at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the fund. However, shares may be redeemed at NAV directly by certain authorized broker-dealers (Authorized Participants) in very large creation/redemption units. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if the official closing price isn’t available, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of the time the ETF calculates the current NAV per share. NAVs are calculated using prices as of the end of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4:00 PM Eastern Time). Recent information, including information about the fund’s NAV, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid-ask spreads, is included on the fund’s website at FederatedHermes.com/us.

1 Sources: Morningstar, Inc., Federated Hermes, Inc. Based on returns from 1/1/76-12/31/24 of the S&P 500® (US equities), MSCI EAFE Index (international equities) and Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (bonds), Federated Hermes Portfolio Construction Solutions Team analysis found that a 39% allocation to US equities, 21% allocation to international equities and 40% allocation to bonds produced the highest long-term return with the lowest risk (standard deviation/volatility of returns) versus other allocation mixes in a traditional 60/40 stock-and-bond portfolio. This information is for illustrative purposes only and is not indicative of any specific investment. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index: Is an unmanaged index composed of securities from the Bloomberg Government/Corporate Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index and the Asset-Backed Securities Index.

MSCI Europe, Australasia and Far East Index (EAFE): Is an equity index which captures large- and mid-cap representation across Developed Markets countries around the world, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

S&P 500®: Is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries.

Federated Securities Corp.is Distributor of the Federated Hermes Funds.

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CME Group Terry Duffy Will Step Down as Chief Executive Officer and Transition to Executive Chairman of the Board in March 2027; President and CFO Lynne Fitzpatrick Will Be Appointed CEO

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CHICAGO, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, today announced its longest-serving Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy will transition to Executive Chairman on March 1, 2027. Lynne Fitzpatrick, currently President and Chief Financial Officer, will be named Chief Executive Officer and will join the CME Group Board of Directors at that time.

Duffy has been at the helm of CME Group for more than 25 years when he was appointed Chairman in 2002, then Executive Chairman in 2006 and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 2016. Throughout his tenure, Duffy has led the company, and in turn the industry, through significant and ongoing transformation. He built a global trading powerhouse that traded an average daily volume of 28.1 million contracts last year and commands a market cap of more than $95 billion, up more than 8,000% since Duffy took the company public in 2002. 

Under Duffy’s leadership, CME Group transitioned from floor-based to electronic trading and became the first U.S. exchange to go public. He successfully completed the industry’s first merger with cross-town rival the Chicago Board of Trade in 2007, a combination that few believed would come to fruition and an achievement that was quickly followed by the acquisition of the New York Mercantile Exchange in 2008. He also guided the company through times of turbulence including the global financial crisis of 2008 and the downfall of trading firm MF Global. His long, proven track record of innovation continues and has included the 2018 acquisition of NEX, a landmark partnership with Google Cloud in 2021, and a groundbreaking venture with FanDuel in 2025 that expands the reach of CME Group benchmark products to a new audience of millions of potential U.S. retail traders.

“Leading CME Group through more than 25 years of transformative growth has been among the highest honors of my life,” said Duffy. “Since first stepping onto the trading floor in the 1980s, I have been a believer that strong, transparent and regulated markets are a powerful force in driving progress for economies, businesses and individuals. Together with my Board, colleagues both past and present, and our employees across the globe, I am proud to have played a role in turning my conviction into history, as CME Group has grown from a Chicago institution to a true global powerhouse – all while generating billions in daily efficiencies for market users globally.

“I am pleased our company is so well positioned and have never been more optimistic about its future potential. As I begin this transition to Executive Chairman, I look forward to working even more closely with Lynne, our soon-to-be CEO, to deliver enhanced benefits to our clients and new value for our shareholders. With more than 20 years of strategic and financial expertise and strong leadership abilities, Lynne is the right person at the right time. She will continue moving our company forward for our clients, shareholders and our entire global team.”

“On behalf of the CME Group Board, I thank Terry for his tremendous leadership, not only as the longest running Chairman and CEO in our company’s history, but also as the foremost champion of our business, our markets and the global futures industry,” said Charlie Carey, Lead Director of the CME Group Board of Directors. “As a friend and colleague for more than 40 years, I’ve had a front row seat to watch Terry successfully deploy the strategic vision that has propelled CME Group into one of the strongest global financial services organizations in the world. We are pleased he will remain as Executive Chairman to work with Lynne, a strong, accomplished leader in her own right, as she steps into the role of CEO and continues to build and expand our company’s leading position in this very dynamic marketplace.”

Fitzpatrick said, “It is my privilege to have been able to work with and learn from Terry over the last 20 years, and I am honored to have the opportunity to succeed him as CEO next March. I appreciate the confidence that he and the Board have placed in me, and I look forward to working with our investors, clients and employees around the world as we grow our core business and create value for our shareholders.”

 Duffy Biographical Information

A leading voice of the financial industry, Duffy joined CME Group as a runner in the lean hog pit in 1980. He purchased a seat to become a member and founded his trading company, TDA Trading, in 1981. Duffy joined the Board of Chicago Mercantile Exchange in 1995, was named Vice Chairman in 1998 and Chairman in 2002. He became Executive Chairman of the Board of CME Group in 2006, Executive Chairman and President in 2012, and was named to his current role of Chairman and CEO in 2016. He regularly testifies before Congress on key issues facing derivatives markets, clients and global market users. He has been named FOW’s International CEO of the Year, one of TabbFORUM’s 40 Innovators in Financial Markets, a member of the Futures Industry Association’s Hall of Fame and included in Crain’s Who’s Who in Chicago Business. Under his leadership, CME Group has received a wide range of industry awards recognizing the company, clearing house, technology, product innovation and brand value.

Duffy was inducted into the Futures Industry Hall of Fame by the Futures Industry Association in 2025. He was appointed by President Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2003 to join the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB), a position he held until 2013. 

He serves as Co-Chair of the Mayo Clinic Greater Chicago Leadership Council and is a Board member of the CME Group Foundation.

He attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and received a Doctor of Public Service, honoris causa, from Saint Xavier University and a Doctor of Humane Letters from DePaul University.

Fitzpatrick Biographical Information

Fitzpatrick was appointed President and Chief Financial Officer in 2024. She previously served as Chief Financial Officer since 2023, Deputy Chief Financial Officer since 2022 and Managing Director of Corporate Development and Treasurer since 2017.

Since joining CME Group in 2006, Fitzpatrick has held a variety of positions with increasing levels of responsibility within the organization. She previously worked as an investment banker at Credit Suisse and UBS.

Fitzpatrick has been named to Crain’s 40 Under 40 and recognized as one of Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Leaders in Finance.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Brown University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

As the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest ratesequity indexesforeign exchangecryptocurrencies, energyagricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world’s leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. 

CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“S&P DJI”). “S&P®”, “S&P 500®”, “SPY®”, “SPX®”, US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. Issues JPY200 Million SDGs Private Placement Bonds to Establish Robust Financial Foundation and Support Disadvantaged Youth

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Continued Collaboration via The Chikuho Bank’s “Chikugin Regional Support Private Placement Bonds” Drives Financial Stability and Direct Social Reinvestment

TOKYO, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the “Company” or “Leifras”), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement and Japan’s leading operator of children’s sports schools and school club activity outsourcing support, today announced the issuance of JPY200 million, 5-year unsecured Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) private placement bonds on January 30, 2026, underwritten by The Chikuho Bank, Ltd. (“Chikuho Bank”). The Company plans to donate part of the total issuance value to Taiyo to Kodomo Project (Sun and Children Project), an organization that supports youth facing abuse and severe socioeconomic hardships. A ceremony was held at Chikuho Bank, Chikugin Fukuoka Building 3F, Fukuoka, Japan, on June 5, 2026.

The issuance marks a continuation of support originally initiated in 2022. By securing this large-scale, long-term unsecured bond financing, Leifras believes it has demonstrated the strength of its business foundation while reinforcing its commitment to creating social value and addressing social challenges through sustainable community investment.

Key Highlights of the Issuance and Social Initiative

1. Unsecured Bond Structure Reflects Institutional Confidence and Financial Stability

To issue unsecured private placement bonds, the issuer typically needs to pass rigorous financial screening by the underwriting bank. The successful placement of a JPY200 million, 5-year unsecured instrument demonstrates the strength of the Company’s recurring revenue streams from its multi-sport school and school club activity support operations. The Company expects this strong institutional backing to further drive its mid-to-long-term corporate value.

2. Sustainable Financial Ecosystem Benefiting the Local Community

Under the framework of the “Chikugin Regional Support Private Placement Bonds,” an amount equivalent to 0.2% of the total issuance value is donated directly to educational institutions or welfare support organizations. Through this mechanism, Leifras aligns its strategic capital procurement with corporate social responsibility actions that empower the next generation.

3. Supporting Long-Term Self-Reliance for Children Facing Adversity

The donation recipient, Taiyo to Kodomo Project, creates empowering environments where children facing systemic adversity can experience sports and the arts. Beyond short-term volunteer programs, the organization provides practical, forward-looking education, such as computer programming, that fosters specialized vocational skills designed to support long-term economic self-reliance and break the cycle of generational poverty. As an organization built on cultivating non-cognitive skills through sports, Leifras is deeply aligned with this philosophy of fostering self-reliance.

Management Commentary

Mr. Kiyotaka Ito, Representative Director and Chief Executive Officer of Leifras, commented, “While we have historically supported youth development through sports, we recognize that many children in our society still lack basic access to sports, arts, and educational opportunities. As we scale our business operations, we view the creation of social value alongside business value as a core responsibility. We sincerely hope that this continued support expands the future potential and possibilities of these courageous children.”

Future Outlook

Leifras plans to continue deepening its partnerships with local governments and financial institutions across Japan under its corporate philosophy, “To Change and Design Sports.” Backed by a stable financial framework, the Company remains dedicated to corporate social responsibility, creating long-term value for stakeholders while addressing important social challenges and contributing to sustainable development.

About LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Leifras is a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement. The Company primarily provides services related to the organization and operations of sports schools and sports events for children. As of December 31, 2025, Leifras was recognized as one of Japan’s largest operators of children’s sports schools in terms of both membership and facilities by Tokyo Shoko Research. The Company’s approach to sports education emphasizes the development of non-cognitive skills, following the teaching principle “acknowledge, praise, encourage, and motivate.” The holistic approach that integrates physical and mental development sets Leifras apart in the industry. Building upon deep experience and know-how in sports education, Leifras also operates a robust social business sector, dispatching sports coaches to meet various community needs with the aim to promote physical health, social inclusion, and community well-being across different demographics.

For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.leifras.co.jp/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions, and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the registration statement and other filings with the SEC. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

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LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.
Investor Relations Department
Email: [email protected]

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
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First American Bank and Trust Taps Jack Henry Technology to Power Next Phase of Growth

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$1.4 billion-asset Louisiana bank plans to strengthen digital experience and operational resilience

MONETT, Mo., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Jack Henry® (Nasdaq: JKHY) announced today that First American Bank and Trust has selected Jack Henry’s technology solutions to strengthen operations, enhance its digital banking experience, and support continued growth across Southeast Louisiana.

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Founded in 1910 in Vacherie, Louisiana, First American Bank and Trust is a privately owned community bank with 25 locations. The bank serves retail and small business customers across Southeast Louisiana, with a strong foundation in residential lending and a growing focus on expanding its small business portfolio. The institution is deeply rooted in its local communities and known for its culture-driven approach to customer service.

To better meet evolving customer expectations and remain competitive with larger regional and national institutions, First American Bank and Trust selected Jack Henry’s modern core processing platform. The bank will move from an in-house environment to a hosted model, improving efficiency while enhancing disaster recovery and resiliency – critical in a region frequently impacted by hurricanes.

The Banno Digital Platform™ will improve the bank’s digital experience, giving customers greater visibility into their financial lives with tools such as credit scoring and enhanced financial insights. These capabilities are embedded into the platform to provide customers with better control of their finances. And, Tap2Local™ will support the bank’s goal of growing its small business portfolio by providing it with a simple, integrated solution for accepting payments and streamlining accounting. The bank will further differentiate through Jack Henry’s open ecosystem, which offers open integrations to more than 1,000 third-party fintechs.

“We were looking for a technology provider that can help us move forward while staying true to who we are as a community bank,” said Ronnie Falgoust, President and CEO of First American Bank and Trust. “Jack Henry stood out for its strong reputation for customer support, ongoing investment in innovation, and open approach to technology. This will help us deliver better tools and experiences for our customers while supporting our plans to grow organically, particularly on the small business side.”

Jack Henry’s strategy of delivering modern service components in the public cloud was also a key factor for First American Bank and Trust. “You can see the pace of innovation in how their platform continues to evolve, making them stand out on the market,” Falgoust added. “This ongoing development, combined with what we heard from peers, gave us confidence that we’re making the right decision.”

“First American Bank and Trust has built a strong legacy by continuing to evolve alongside its customers,” said Jonathan Baltzell, President of Bank Solutions at Jack Henry. “With the right technology in place, the bank is well positioned to scale, innovate, compete, and deliver the experiences that make it the center of their accountholders’ financial journeys.”

About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

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Jack Henry® (Nasdaq: JKHY) is a well-rounded financial technology company that strengthens connections between financial institutions and the people and businesses they serve. We are an S&P 500 company that prioritizes openness, collaboration, and user centricity – offering banks and credit unions a vibrant ecosystem of internally developed modern capabilities as well as the ability to integrate with leading fintechs. For 50 years, Jack Henry has provided technology solutions to enable clients to innovate faster, strategically differentiate, and successfully compete while serving the evolving needs of their accountholders. We empower approximately 7,400 clients with people-inspired innovation, personal service, and insight-driven solutions that help reduce the barriers to financial health. Additional information is available at www.jackhenry.com

 

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ePlus Receives Dell Technologies North America Strategic Impact Partner of the Year Award

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HERNDON, Va., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUSnews) today announced that it has been recognized as the North America Strategic Impact Partner of the Year by Dell Technologies. ePlus, a Dell Titanium Partner, was selected for its strong execution, influence, and ability to drive meaningful results for its customers leveraging Dell Technologies.

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This strategic collaboration combines ePlus’ expertise in AI-powered solutions with Dell Technologies’ cutting-edge AI Client, Server, Storage, and Cloud technologies, delivering robust, scalable, and flexible end-to-end computing and storage solutions with protection against evolving cyber threats.

“Being named Dell’s North America Strategic Impact Partner of the Year is exciting and validating, as it speaks to our growth, momentum and continued efforts to collaborate with Dell Technologies to deliver exceptional business outcomes for our customers,” said Ken Farber, president, ePlus software, strategy, alliances and marketing. “Leveraging the comprehensive Dell Technologies portfolio, we are looking forward to building on our success by routinely providing solutions that empower organizations to move forward and to thrive in a rapidly evolving IT landscape.”

About ePlus
inc.

ePlus is a customer-first, services-led, and results-driven industry leader offering transformative technology solutions and services to provide the best customer outcomes. Offering a full portfolio of solutions, including artificial intelligence, security, cloud and data center, networking and collaboration, as well as managed, consultative and professional services, ePlus works closely with organizations across many industries to successfully navigate business challenges. With a long list of industry-leading partners and more than 2,130 employees, our expertise has been honed over more than three decades, giving us specialized yet broad levels of experience and knowledge. ePlus is headquartered in Virginia, with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia‐Pacific. For more information, visit www.eplus.com, call 888-482-1122, or email [email protected]. Connect with ePlus on LinkedInFacebook, and Instagram

ePlus®, Where Technology Means More®, and ePlus products referenced herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ePlus inc. in the United States and/or other countries.  The names of other companies, products, and services mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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TOMI Advances Toward NSF Certification to Address Multi-Billion-Dollar Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Cleanroom Decontamination Markets

Certification process could position SteraMist® as a validated decontamination standard across biosafety cabinets, containment enclosures, cleanrooms, and life sciences facilities worldwide

FREDERICK, Md., June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.® (“TOMI”) (NASDAQ: TOMZ), a global leader in disinfection and decontamination solutions, today announced a major step toward achieving NSF certification for its patented SteraMist ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP) technology, a milestone that could accelerate adoption across pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, cleanroom, biosafety, and laboratory markets worldwide.

NSF International is a global, independent organization that develops public health standards and certifications to protect food, water, consumer products, and the environment.

The initiative targets some of the fastest-growing sectors of the global contamination-control industry, including pharmaceutical production facilities, vaccine manufacturing operations, cell and gene therapy laboratories, biomedical research institutions, biosafety cabinets, and high-containment environments. Together, these markets represent billions of dollars in annual spending on contamination prevention, validation, and facility operations.

As part of the certification process, TOMI and its strategic partner, Total Clean Air (TCA), will be presenting today before the NSF Joint Committee on Biosafety Cabinets. The presentation is designed to establish the framework for formal validation studies to test SteraMist iHP decontamination protocol across multiple types of biosafety cabinets (BSCs), that could ultimately lead to NSF certification of TOMI’s SteraMist decontamination protocol.

Management believes NSF certification would provide independent third-party validation of SteraMist’s effectiveness, repeatability, and material compatibility, helping remove a significant barrier to adoption for highly regulated industries where validated decontamination procedures are critical.

“Achieving NSF certification has the potential to be a transformative milestone for TOMI,” said Elissa (E.J.) Shane, COO of TOMI Environmental Solutions. “This process is about much more than biosafety cabinets. It is about positioning SteraMist for broader adoption across pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, research laboratories, cleanrooms, and other mission-critical environments where contamination control is essential.”

The company believes certification could help streamline purchasing decisions for facility operators, biosafety officers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and equipment providers by providing an independent industry-recognized validation standard. The certification may also facilitate broader relationships with biosafety cabinet manufacturers, cleanroom operators, validation consultants, and life sciences service providers.

The global life sciences industry continues to invest heavily in contamination-control technologies driven by growth in biologics manufacturing, cell and gene therapy production, vaccine development, advanced research, and regulatory compliance requirements. TOMI believes SteraMist’s rapid cycle times, broad-spectrum efficacy, and material compatibility position the technology to capitalize on these long-term industry trends.

“Our objective is to establish SteraMist as a trusted decontamination solution across the life sciences ecosystem,” Shane added. “NSF certification would represent an important step toward expanding our addressable market, accelerating adoption, and creating new recurring revenue opportunities across multiple high-value industry verticals.”

For more information about SteraMist and TOMI Environmental Solutions, visit SteraMist.com.

About TOMI™ Environmental Solutions, Inc.: Innovating for a safer world®

TOMI™ Environmental Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:TOMZ) is a global decontamination and infection prevention company, providing environmental solutions for indoor surface disinfection through the manufacturing, sales and licensing of its premier Binary Ionization Technology® (BIT™) platform. Invented under a defense grant in association with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the U.S. Department of Defense, BIT™ solution utilizes a low percentage Hydrogen Peroxide as its only active ingredient to produce a fog of ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP™). Represented by the SteraMist® brand of products, iHP™ produces a germ-killing aerosol that works like a visual non-caustic gas.

TOMI products are designed to service a broad spectrum of commercial structures, including, but not limited to, hospitals and medical facilities, cruise ships, office buildings, hotel and motel rooms, schools, restaurants, meat and produce processing facilities, military barracks, police and fire departments, and athletic facilities. TOMI products and services have also been used in single-family homes and multi-unit residences.

TOMI develops training programs and application protocols for its clients and is a member in good standing with The American Biological Safety Association, The American Association of Tissue Banks, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, America Seed Trade Association, and The Restoration Industry Association.

For additional information, please visit https://www.steramist.com or contact us at [email protected].

About Total Clean Air Limited (TCA)

Total Clean Air Limited (TCA) is a Somerset-based cleanroom engineering and contamination control specialist. The company provides end-to-end clean air solutions, including the design, engineering, construction, commissioning and validation of cleanrooms and controlled environments for highly regulated industries.

Founded in 2018, the business draws on more than 50 years of combined industry experience and has delivered more than 200 cleanroom projects across the UK and internationally. Total Clean Air works with organisations operating in sectors including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and scientific research.

Total Clean Air is one of only two UKAS ISO 17025-accredited cleanroom constructors in the UK, supporting clients in achieving compliance with ISO, GMP and other globally recognised standards. Headquartered in Street, Somerset, the company serves clients across the UK, Europe and the Middle East.

TCA won the accolade ‘Best Cleanroom Design & Construction Company 2026 – UK’ from Global Health Pharma (GHP) magazine in March 2026 and earned recognition as the Best Cleanroom, Clean Air and Containment Solutions Provider at the Corporate Excellence Awards 2023. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Somerset, the company remains devoted to innovation, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections of future performance based on management’s judgment, beliefs, current trends, and anticipated product performance. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to TOMI’s products and services to serve the life sciences sector. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, our ability to acquire new customers and expands sales; our ability to maintain and manage growth and generate sales, our reliance on a single or a few products for a majority of revenues; the general business and economic conditions; and other risks as described in our SEC filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 filed by us with the SEC and other periodic reports we filed with the SEC. The information provided in this document is based upon the facts and circumstances known at this time. Other unknown or unpredictable factors or underlying assumptions subsequently proving to be incorrect could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today’s date, unless otherwise stated, and we undertake no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: 
John Nesbett/Zach Nevas
IMS Investor Relations 
[email protected]  



Eos Energy Enterprises Establishes Strategic Entry into Germany Through Exclusive Long-Duration Storage Partnership

Binding Master Supply Agreement secures a 750 MWh capacity commitment with a pathway to scale up to 2 GWh of Indensity™ deployments across Germany, Austria and Switzerland through 2031

First projects under a previously executed purchase order now in construction        

PITTSBURGH and FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) (“Eos” or the “Company”), America’s leading innovator in designing, manufacturing and providing zinc-based long-duration energy storage systems sourced and manufactured in the United States, and CAPAC Energy (formerly Nala Energy GmbH), a German developer and operator of battery energy storage systems, today announced a binding Master Supply Agreement establishing an exclusive partnership across Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH region).

The agreement expands an existing customer relationship into a long-term commercial framework extending through 2031 and establishes a 750 MWh capacity commitment with potential to scale up to 2 GWh. It also designates CAPAC Energy as Eos’ exclusive distribution partner in the DACH region. Importantly, this marks the first international commercial framework agreement for Eos’ Indensity™ positioning the company for continued expansion across key European markets.

Germany is rapidly emerging as a critical market for long-duration energy storage. The ongoing phase-out of coal-fired generation, ambitious renewable energy targets, continued solar capacity growth, and increasing grid complexity are driving demand for flexible, multi-hour storage solutions capable of balancing supply and demand. Recent regulatory developments, including updated building code privileges for grid-scale batteries, co-location reforms, and a capacity market mechanism expected to launch in 2027, are further enhancing the long-term outlook for storage deployment in the German market.

CAPAC Energy is currently advancing construction of its first Eos projects in Germany with commercial operations targeted for late 2026. This new agreement builds on that momentum by establishing a structured framework for future deployments, enabling project-by-project execution through call-off orders under the Master Supply Agreement.

“This partnership represents more than a supply agreement, it establishes Eos’ entry into a critical international market with a customer already moving projects into construction,” said Nathan Kroeker, Chief Commercial Officer of Eos. “Germany is an attractive energy storage market in Europe, and we believe Indensity is particularly well positioned to address growing demand from data centers, industrial customers and critical infrastructure where space, flexibility and reliability are increasingly important. This agreement creates a foundation for long-term growth in the region alongside a local partner.”

“This agreement establishes the framework to scale Eos technology across one of Europe’s most important storage markets,” said Benjamin Henecka, CEO and founder of CAPAC Energy. “We have moved quickly from selecting Eos technology to project construction and are now establishing a framework that supports future growth across the DACH region. As power demand grows across industry, infrastructure and data centers, we see a clear need for storage that can deliver flexibility over multiple hours and support a more resilient power system.”

The partnership also creates an opportunity to evaluate local manufacturing and assembly capabilities in the European Union. Regional production could strengthen security of supply, support development of European supply chains and contribute to skilled industrial employment in Germany and neighboring markets.

Under the Master Supply Agreement, as purchase orders are issued, they will be included in Eos’ reported backlog.

About Eos Energy Enterprises

Eos is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. The Company’s BESS features the innovative Znyth™ technology, a proven chemistry with readily available non-precious earth components, that is the pre-eminent safe, non-flammable, secure, stable, and scalable alternative to conventional technology. The Company’s BESS is ideal for utility-scale, microgrid, commercial, and industrial long-duration energy storage applications (i.e., 4 to 16+ hours) and provides customers with significant operational flexibility to cost effectively address current and future increased grid demand and complexity. For more information about Eos (NASDAQ: EOSE), visit www.eose.com

About CAPAC Energy

CAPAC Energy (formerly Nala Energy GmbH) is a German energy infrastructure company that develops, builds, and operates utility-scale, zinc-powered battery energy storage systems across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — the DACH region. As the exclusive distribution partner of Eos Energy Enterprises, CAPAC brings the leading non-lithium, utility-scale energy storage technology to the European market and develops it into bankable, executable infrastructure projects. As a full-service system integrator and general contractor, CAPAC supports customers across the full project lifecycle, from initial feasibility analysis to construction and long-term technical operations. CAPAC is also building its own portfolio of battery storage assets designed to be aggregated and operated as a virtual power plant. For more information, visit www.capacenergy.com.

Contacts        
Investors: [email protected]
Media: [email protected]

Forward Looking Statements

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that refer to outlook, projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, including statements regarding the anticipated benefits, scope and duration of the Master Supply Agreement, potential project deployments, including any pathway for up to 2 GWh of capacity, future purchase orders and backlog, and the Company’s plans for international expansion. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and the information currently available to, them. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future financial and operating results and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected.

Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: changes adversely affecting the business in which we are engaged; our ability to forecast trends accurately; our ability to generate cash, service indebtedness and incur additional indebtedness; our ability to raise financing in the future; risks associated with the credit agreement with Cerberus, including risks of default, dilution of outstanding Common Stock, contractual lockup of shares; our customers’ ability to secure project financing; the timing, issuance and size of future project-level purchase orders and the conversion of framework agreements, backlog and pipeline into revenue; the ability of counterparties to perform under the Master Supply Agreement; risks associated with entering and operating in international markets, including regulatory, permitting, tax and supply chain considerations; the amount of final tax credits available to our customers or to Eos pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act; the timing and availability of future funding under the Department of Energy Loan Facility; our ability to continue to develop efficient manufacturing processes to scale and to forecast related costs and efficiencies accurately; fluctuations in our revenue and operating results; competition from existing or new competitors; risks related to project development, construction and commissioning timelines; our ability to convert firm order backlog and pipeline to revenue; risks associated with security breaches in our information technology systems; risks related to legal proceedings or claims; risks associated with evolving energy policies in the United States and other countries and the potential costs of regulatory compliance; risks associated with changes to the U.S. trade environment; our ability to maintain the listing of our shares of common stock on NASDAQ; our ability to grow our business and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain our management and key employees; risks related to the adverse changes in general economic conditions, including inflationary pressures and increased interest rates; risk from supply chain disruptions and other impacts of geopolitical conflict; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that Eos may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; other factors beyond our control; risks related to adverse changes in general economic conditions; and other risks and uncertainties.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to additional risks, uncertainties, and factors, including those more fully described in the Company’s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Further information on potential risks that could affect actual results will be included in the subsequent periodic and current reports and other filings that the Company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Moreover, the Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks and uncertainties may emerge that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



Jet.AI Issues Investor Guide on Proposed flyExclusive Merger Transaction

What the Deal Is, What It Is Not, and What You Should Do

As of June 16, 2026, approximately 37.9% of the shares outstanding and entitled to vote had been voted. Approximately 98.3% of the votes cast were

in favor

of the transaction.

LAS VEGAS, NV, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jet.AI Inc. (“Jet.AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JTAI), an emerging provider of high-performance GPU infrastructure and AI cloud services, issued an investor guide designed to help stockholders better understand the proposed transaction with flyExclusive, Inc. (“flyExclusive”), including what the transaction means for Jet.AI stockholders and the steps they need to take ahead of the reconvened Special Meeting of Stockholders on June 23, 2026, scheduled to be held at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.

The Big Picture – What Is Happening?

Jet.AI and flyExclusive have agreed to a transaction that gives current Jet.AI stockholders two things at once: (1) shares in flyExclusive (NYSE American: FLYX) – one of the largest private jet operators in the United States; and (2) continued ownership of their existing Jet.AI shares. If stockholders holding a majority of Jet.AI’s outstanding common shares vote “FOR” the transaction and the deal closes, stockholders will end up holding stock in two companies instead of one.

What Shareholders Need To Do

The transaction cannot close without a majority of all outstanding Jet.AI common shares (as of May 8, 2026) voting in favor. Not voting has the same exact effect as voting “AGAINST” the deal. Stockholders will need to obtain their unique control number to vote.

If you have not received a

proxy card

in the mail,


contact your broker


or financial institution where you hold your Jet.AI shares and

request your control number

.

If you need help

, please contact

Laurel Hill


Advisory Group,

the Company’s proxy solicitor, at

888.742.1305 

or via email at 


[email protected]


.

Once you have your control number, you may submit your vote using any of the following methods:

  • Vote Online: Go to the secure website listed on your proxy card or voting instruction form (http://www.proxyvote.com) and enter your unique control number.
  • Vote by Phone: Use the toll-free number provided to you in your original proxy mailing.
  • Vote by Mail: Simply sign, date, and mail back your proxy card in the prepaid envelope.

If you do not plan to attend the reconvened Special Meeting on June 23, 2026, your vote must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 22, 2026 to be counted.

What Stockholders Stand to Gain

Jet.AI’s Board of Directors unanimously recommends voting “FOR” this transaction for the following primary reasons:

  • A second stock at no cost: If approved, SpinCo shares will be distributed to you for free, then will convert into flyExclusive Class A common stock – a publicly listed, tradeable security.
  • A built-in premium on Jet.AI’s assets: flyExclusive will not pay dollar-for-dollar for the assets it receives. The deal includes a premium of 110%–120% meaning the market value of flyExclusive shares issued to you is designed to exceed the assets being transferred. The bigger the assets sold the bigger the premium.
  • Jet.AI refocuses on high-growth AI: By divesting the capital-intensive aviation business, Jet.AI could direct additional resources towards advancing its AI and data center infrastructure business. Jet.AI stockholders could participate in that upside while the aviation assets move to a stronger, larger operator.
  • A stronger flyExclusive: The additional assets and working capital would strengthen flyExclusive’s balance sheet, which would benefit the value of your new flyExclusive shares.

What This Transaction Is NOT

  • Not a buyout of Jet.AI: Jet.AI is not being acquired, merged away, or shut down. Its common stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the ticker “JTAI” as an independent public company.
  • Not a loss of your Jet.AI shares: You keep every Jet.AI share you own today. Your shares will not be canceled or redeemed.
  • Not a whole-company merger: Only Jet.AI SpinCo, Inc. – the subsidiary entity holding Jet.AI’s aviation assets and related working capital – would merge into flyExclusive. Jet.AI itself will remain a separate, publicly traded company focusing on AI infrastructure.

How the Transaction Works – Five Simple Steps

  1. Jet.AI Created a New Subsidiary (SpinCo)

Jet.AI will transfer its aviation assets and related working capital into its wholly owned subsidiary called Jet.AI SpinCo, Inc. (“SpinCo”), which was formed solely to facilitate the proposed flyExclusive transaction.

  1. SpinCo Shares Are Distributed to You, Free of Charge

Jet.AI will distribute 100% of SpinCo’s shares to existing Jet.AI stockholders on a proportional (pro-rata) basis. There is no cost to you.

  1. SpinCo Merges Into flyExclusive

SpinCo, holding Jet.AI’s aviation assets and related working capital, merges into a wholly owned subsidiary of flyExclusive.

  1. Your SpinCo Shares Become flyExclusive Shares

After the merger closes, your SpinCo shares convert into flyExclusive Class A common stock.

  1. Jet.AI Pivots Fully Into Artificial Intelligence

After the transaction, Jet.AI retains its software and intellectual property, including the CharterGPT iOS app and related AI tools, and will no longer operate charter flights on its jets. Jet.AI will refocus on developing AI infrastructure and data centers. This includes its previously announced data center projects, including the joint venture with Consensus Core Technologies Inc. for two data center projects in Canada and a proposed joint venture for a data center project in Moapa, Nevada.

Vote Recommendation from Independent Firms

Both Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. and Glass, Lewis & Co., leading independent providers of global proxy research and corporate governance advisory services, have recommended that Jet.AI stockholders vote “FOR” the proposed flyExclusive transaction. Jet.AI’s Board of Directors strongly urges all stockholders of record to follow these recommendations and vote their shares “FOR” the proposed flyExclusive transaction as soon as possible.

Important Dates

Reconvened Meeting Date: June 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Record Date: Stockholders of record as of May 8, 2026 are entitled to vote.
Vote Deadline: If you do not plan to attend the reconvened Special Meeting, your vote must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 22, 2026.
Already voted? No further action is needed unless you wish to change your vote.

Questions or Need Assistance Voting?

If you have questions regarding the transaction or require assistance casting your vote, please contact Jet.AI’s proxy solicitation agent, Laurel Hill Advisory Group, immediately at 888.742.1305 or via email at [email protected].

About Jet.AI Inc.

Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ: JTAI) is a technology-driven company focused on deploying artificial intelligence tools and high-performance GPU infrastructure to enhance decision-making, efficiency, and performance across complex systems. The Company is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol “JTAI.” To learn more, visit www.jet.ai.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the transactions contemplated by the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization, dated May 6, 2025, between Jet.AI, flyExclusive, FlyX Merger Sub, Inc., and Jet.AI SpinCo, Inc. (as amended, the “Merger Agreement”), flyExclusive has filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-284960) (as amended, the “Registration Statement”) to register the shares of flyExclusive common stock that will be issued in connection with the proposed transactions. The Registration Statement was declared effective on April 30, 2026 and includes a preliminary proxy statement of the Company and a preliminary prospectus of flyExclusive. Jet.AI and flyExclusive filed a definitive proxy statement and final prospectus, respectively (together, the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”), with the SEC on May 4, 2026 and they each may file with the SEC other relevant documents concerning the proposed transactions. The definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents were mailed to Jet.AI stockholders as of May 8, 2026, the record date established for voting on the proposed transactions, in connection with Jet.AI’s solicitation of proxies for the special meeting. This communication is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, or any other document that the parties have filed or will file with the SEC, or send to stockholders, in connection with the proposed transactions.

BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY, FLYEXCLUSIVE, AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS.

A copy of the Registration Statement, Proxy Statement/Prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about the Company, may be obtained, free of charge, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov when they are filed. You will also be able to obtain these documents, when they are filed, free of charge, from the Company by accessing the Company’s website at investors.jet.ai. Copies of the Registration Statement, the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and the filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference therein can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to the Company at 10845 Griffith Peak Drive, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89135, Attention: Board Secretary, or by phone at (702) 747-4000. The information on the Company’s website is not, and shall not be deemed to be, a part of this communication or incorporated into other filings either company makes with the SEC.

Participants in the Solicitation of Proxies

Jet.AI, flyExclusive, and certain of their respective directors and officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Jet.AI’s stockholders in connection with the proposed transactions. Jet.AI’s stockholders and other interested persons may obtain, without charge, more detailed information regarding the names and interests in the proposed transactions of Jet.AI’s directors and officers in the parties’ filings with the SEC, including Jet.AI’s annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to Jet.AI’s stockholders in connection with the proposed transactions and a description of their direct and indirect interests will be included in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed transactions when it becomes available. Stockholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the definitive proxy statement/prospectus carefully before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above.

No Offer or Solicitation

This communication is for information purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute, or form part of, an offer, invitation or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, pursuant to the proposed transactions or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. The proposed transactions are expected to be implemented solely pursuant to the legally binding definitive agreement, and which contains the material terms and conditions of the proposed transactions. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, with respect to the products and services offered by Jet.AI and the markets in which it operates, Jet.AI’s projected future results, and Jet.AI’s perception of market conditions, including the expected timing of the closing and the future business strategy of Jet.AI. Statements that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance or future financial condition. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our Company, our industry, our beliefs and our assumptions. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results, including the failure to obtain stockholder approval, the failure to satisfy closing conditions, and broader market conditions. As a result, caution must be exercised in relying on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements can be found in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Jet.AI assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as provided by law.

Investor Relations Contact:

Gateway Group, Inc.
949-574-3860
[email protected]



Braiin Accelerates $20B+ Agentic AI Customer Experience as a Service (CXaaS) Market Expansion, Securing Landmark Australian Contract

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Braiin Limited (NASDAQ: BRAI) today announces a landmark partnership with leading Australian enterprise BillCentral Pty Ltd, a leading Australian enterprise, to deploy Braiin’s pioneering full-stack Agentic AI-powered customer experience and call center platform across enterprise operations. The partnership represents a major milestone for Braiin’s expanding CXaaS (Customer Experience as a Service) division, and is expected to accelerate the commercial rollout of the company’s enterprise AI product suite across Australia and international markets.

Natraj Balasubramanian, Chief Executive Officer of Braiin Limited, noted, “This partnership represents a significant validation point for Braiin’s Agentic AI strategy and our broader vision for the future of enterprise customer engagement, materially strengthening our strategic position across enterprise AI, customer experience automation, and recurring SaaS revenue generation. Enterprises globally are rapidly transitioning away from fragmented legacy call center systems toward intelligent, AI-native customer engagement infrastructure capable of automating workflows, augmenting human agents, and materially improving operational efficiency.

“We believe Braiin’s platform is uniquely positioned to participate in this transformation through a combination of AI orchestration, omnichannel engagement, intelligent automation, compliance capabilities, and embedded analytics. Importantly, this partnership creates the opportunity for a highly scalable and recurring SaaS revenue model while validating our platform capabilities in a live enterprise environment,” concluded Mr. Balasubramanian.

Braiin’s platform is designed to deliver enterprise-grade AI-native customer engagement infrastructure capable of orchestrating all customer contact channels such as voice messaging, email, chat, social media, video, workflow automation, compliance, analytics, and intelligent customer interaction management within a single unified ecosystem.

The company believes the platform positions Braiin to participate in the rapidly growing global CXaaS market, which industry research estimates will exceed US$ 20 billion over the coming years as enterprises increasingly transition toward cloud-native and AI-powered customer engagement infrastructure. The company’s platform also offers capabilities comparable to leading global CXaaS providers, with one core differentiation: Unparalleled AI-native orchestration built on deep domain expertise from delivering end-to-end enterprise contact center solutions to more than 700 enterprise clients over a 15+ year legacy — combined with automation functionality designed to meaningfully improve customer outcomes while sustainably reducing operational costs.

According to industry research, the global Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) market is expected to grow substantially over the coming decade, driven by increasing enterprise demand for cloud-native infrastructure, automation, AI-powered customer support, and digital transformation initiatives. The broader CXaaS opportunity is expected to exceed US$20 billion globally as organisations modernise customer engagement infrastructure and operational workflows.

Braiin’s CXaaS division forms a core component of the company’s broader platform strategy, which combines AI, automation, customer engagement, PropTech, and embedded transaction infrastructure into an integrated global technology ecosystem.

About Braiin Limited

Braiin Limited (NASDAQ: BRAI) is a global technology platform operating across AI, agritech, customer experience solutions, PropTech, and living infrastructure. Braiin’s ecosystem combines embedded distribution, intelligent automation, and recurring revenue platforms designed to support the lifecycle of the home and connected consumer services.

Sources

  • Grand View Research — Contact Center as a Service Market Report
  • MarketsandMarkets — CCaaS Market Forecast
  • Fortune Business Insights — Contact Center Software Market Size Report

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein, including but not limited to such things as future business strategy, plans, and goals, and the expansion and growth of our business. The words “estimate”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “intend”, “believe” “target”, “budget”, “may”, “can”, “will”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “seeks”, or “scheduled to” and similar words or expressions, or negatives of these terms or other variations of these terms or comparable language or any discussion of strategy or intention identify forward-looking statements. Please see the risk factors included in the Company’s United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements. Although these forward-looking statements were based on assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable when made, you are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results, performance, or achievements may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements in this press release. Any forward-looking statements made in this press release speak only as of the date of those statements. We undertake no obligation to update those statements or publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of those statements to reflect future events or developments.

Investor Relations Contact

Mike Mason
CORE IR
516 222 2560
[email protected]

Public Relations Contact

Matthew Cossel
Core PR
(212) 655-0924
[email protected]