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ESS Partners with Alsym Energy to Deliver 8.5 GWh of Non-Lithium Battery Energy Storage Solutions

ESS Partners with Alsym Energy to Deliver 8.5 GWh of Non-Lithium Battery Energy Storage Solutions

Next Generation Sodium-ion Battery Solution Enables ESS Transition to a Full-Service BESS Platform Provider for Expanded Applications

Partnership Enables ESS to Enter the Short and Medium Duration Energy Storage Segment

WILSONVILLE, Ore. & MALDEN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) (“ESS” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of sustainable, long‑duration energy storage systems (“LDES”), today announced the signing of a letter of intent for a strategic partnership with Alsym Energy, a pioneer in non-flammable, high-performance sodium-ion batteries, to add 8.5 GWh of sodium‑ion cells and modulesto its portfolio.

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This next‑generation battery solution is designed to address use cases traditionally served by lithium‑ion systems – and those where lithium cannot go – but without the inherent thermal run-away risks associated with lithium chemistries.

This partnership marks ESS’s entry into the short‑ and medium‑duration BESS (“Battery Energy Storage System”) segment, a market historically dominated by lithium-ion. It meaningfully expands the Company’s addressable market beyond its established position in long-duration storage. The Alsym sodium-ion technology virtually eliminates thermal runaway risk and lowers total cost of ownership. In addition, the solutiondoes not require complex HVAC systems, demonstrates high round trip efficiency, employs fast charge and discharge capabilities and offers a simpler, safer deployment profile for customers seeking superior stationary storage solutions.

“Sodium-ion and iron flow are complementary technologies,” said Drew Buckley, Chief Executive Officer of ESS. “Alsym’s sodium-ion Na-Series is an ideal solution for ESS’s short- and medium-duration applications where high power, fast cycling, and rapid response are paramount. ESS’s existing Energy Base® iron flow platform is engineered for the 8–24 hour long-duration segment, where deep daily cycling, 25-year asset life, and zero capacity degradation deliver the lowest levelized cost of storage. Together, the two chemistries form a unified, non-lithium platform that enables ESS to meet customers’ full storage needs from a single trusted provider, whether the application calls for firming renewables over a few hours, shifting energy across a full day, or pairing both within a single project to optimize economics across the full duration curve.”

Randall Selesky, Chief Commercial Officer at ESS, added, “This partnership represents a major milestone in our strategy to become a full-spectrum, non-lithium solutions provider for the entire energy storage market with safer, more sustainable technologies. By combining Alsym’s high performance, non-flammable sodium‑ion technology with ESS’ systems expertise and Energy Base® long‑duration solutions, we are giving customers a clear pathway beyond lithium‑ion — without compromising performance or economics.

“Unlike lithium‑ion batteries and many other sodium-ion batteries, Alsym’s Na-Series batteries are non‑combustible and thermally stable, reducing system complexity, improving safety, and lowering total cost of ownership by reducing the need for extensive fire suppression and HVAC infrastructure. Alsym’s Na-Series has been developed using a proprietary, physics-informed AI platform for battery development that dramatically shortens the time to bring innovation to the market. The batteries utilize non-foreign entity of concern (“FEOC”) sourced materials and provide integrators and OEMs with a safe, cost-effective, supply-secure battery solution,” Selesky concluded.

Mukesh Chatter, Chief Executive Officer for Alsym Energy, commented, “ESS is a leading innovator in stationary storage, and we are very pleased to be partnering with them. As demand grows, it is increasingly clear that the industry needs solutions beyond lithium-ion to meet the speed and scale projections. By combining high performance, inherent safety, and supply chain resilience, Alsym’s Na-Series delivers that capability and ESS brings deep experience delivering grid-scale systems that maximize the value of renewable energy. Together, we are enabling a better path forward for energy storage.”

With the combined sodium-ion and iron-flow platform, ESS is positioned to support utilities, IPPs, data centers, and C&I customers seeking American-made, flexible, and future‑proof energy storage solutions across a wide range of applications.

About ESS Tech, Inc.

ESS (NYSE: GWH) is the leading manufacturer of long-duration iron flow energy storage solutions. ESS was established in 2011 with a mission to accelerate decarbonization safely and sustainably through longer lasting energy storage. Using easy-to-source iron, salt, and water, ESS iron flow technology enables energy security, reliability and resilience. We build flexible storage solutions that allow our customers to meet increasing energy demand without power disruptions and maximize the value potential of excess energy. For more information visit www.essinc.com.

About Alsym Energy

Alsym Energy is enabling a safer, scalable energy future by rethinking battery chemistry. The company’s flagship Na-Series are non-flammable, high-performance, low cost sodium-ion batteries made with earth abundant materials. They are designed using a proprietary, physics-informed AI platform that enables the discovery of materials and commercially viable chemistries 10x faster than traditional, trial and error experiment-only methods. By combining DeepTech expertise in batteries with physics-informed AI, the platform is a closed-loop system that accelerates the entire battery development process, from ideation to manufacturing. Alysm’s Na-Series technology eliminates thermal runaway and allows energy storage to be deployed safely, and at scale, anywhere energy storage is needed — from data centers and industrial facilities to residential buildings, commercial real estate, mining, military installations or utility grids. Its wide operating temperature range avoids the need for HVAC systems for safety or performance, and fast charge and discharge rates allow multiple cycles per day, creating a powerful economic model for energy storage systems. Alsym Na-Series: A better battery for energy storage.

To learn more, visit: alsym.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning the Company and other matters that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These statements may discuss the management team’s goals, beliefs, hopes, intentions and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, results of operations and financial condition, or otherwise, based on current beliefs of the management of the Company, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company’s management. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, may include our anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements pertaining to market opportunities for ESS’ products, pace of commercial activity, ESS product development and manufacturing, and relationships with strategic partners and customers. These forward-looking statements are based on ESS’ current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on ESS. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this communication. There can be no assurance that the future developments affecting ESS will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond ESS control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, which include, but are not limited to, barriers we face in our attempts to produce our energy storage products; our products being in the early stage of commercialization and aspects of our technology not having been fully field tested; our inability to develop our business and effectively commercialize our energy storage products; our dependence on third-party suppliers; delays in our manufacturing operations; and other risks and uncertainties described more fully in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-K filed on March 5, 2026, and the Company’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, ESS is not undertaking any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Amkor Technology Prices $1,000 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering

Amkor Technology Prices $1,000 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering

TEMPE, Ariz–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) today announced the pricing of its offering of $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2031 (the “notes”) in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior, unsecured basis, by each subsidiary of Amkor that currently or in the future guarantees its 5.875% senior notes due 2033 (the “guarantors”). The issuance and sale of the notes are scheduled to settle on May 5, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Amkor also granted the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase, for settlement within a period of 13 days from, and including, the date the notes are first issued, up to an additional $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of notes.

The notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of Amkor. The notes will not bear regular interest, and the principal amount of notes will not accrete. The notes will mature on July 15, 2031, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before April 15, 2031, noteholders will have the right to convert their notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after April 15, 2031, noteholders may convert their notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. Amkor will settle conversions in cash and, if applicable, shares of its common stock. The initial conversion rate is 9.4013 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $106.37 per share of common stock. The initial conversion price represents a premium of approximately 52.5% over the last reported sale price of $69.75 per share of Amkor’s common stock on April 30, 2026. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events.

The notes will be redeemable, in whole or in part (subject to certain limitations), for cash at Amkor’s option at any time, and from time to time, on or after May 15, 2029 and on or before the 20th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of Amkor’s common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price for a specified period of time and certain other conditions are satisfied. The redemption price will be equal to the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid special and additional interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.

If a “fundamental change” (as defined in the indenture for the notes) occurs, then, subject to a limited exception, noteholders may require Amkor to repurchase their notes for cash. The repurchase price will be equal to the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid special and additional interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable repurchase date.

Amkor estimates that the net proceeds from the offering will be approximately $981.7 million (or approximately $1,129.0 million if the initial purchasers fully exercise their option to purchase additional notes), after deducting the initial purchasers’ discounts and commissions and Amkor’s estimated offering expenses. Amkor intends to use $49.0 million of the net proceeds to fund the cost of entering into the capped call transactions described below. Amkor intends to use the remainder of the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures. If the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional notes, then Amkor intends to use a portion of the additional net proceeds to fund the cost of entering into additional capped call transactions as described below.

In connection with the pricing of the notes, Amkor entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions with one or more of the initial purchasers or their affiliates and/or one or more other financial institutions (the “option counterparties”). The capped call transactions will cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the notes, the number of shares of Amkor’s common stock underlying the notes. If the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional notes, then Amkor expects to enter into additional capped call transactions with the option counterparties.

The cap price of the capped call transactions will initially be $139.50 per share, which represents a premium of 100.0% over the last reported sale price of Amkor’s common stock of $69.75 per share on April 30, 2026, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the capped call transactions.

The capped call transactions are expected generally to reduce the potential dilution to Amkor’s common stock upon any conversion of the notes and/or offset any potential cash payments Amkor is required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted notes, as the case may be, upon conversion of the notes. If, however, the market price per share of Amkor’s common stock, as measured under the terms of the capped call transactions, exceeds the cap price of the capped call transactions, there would nevertheless be dilution and/or there would not be an offset of such potential cash payments, in each case, to the extent that such market price exceeds the cap price of the capped call transactions.

In connection with establishing their initial hedges of the capped call transactions, the option counterparties or their respective affiliates expect to enter into various derivative transactions with respect to Amkor’s common stock and/or purchase shares of Amkor’s common stock concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the notes. This activity could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) the market price of Amkor’s common stock or the notes at that time.

In addition, the option counterparties or their respective affiliates may modify their hedge positions by entering into or unwinding various derivatives with respect to Amkor’s common stock and/or purchasing or selling Amkor’s common stock or other securities of Amkor in secondary market transactions following the pricing of the notes and prior to the maturity of the notes (and are likely to do so (x) during any observation period related to a conversion of notes or following any repurchase of notes by Amkor in connection with any redemption or fundamental change, (y) following any repurchase of the notes by Amkor other than in connection with any redemption or fundamental change if Amkor elects to unwind a corresponding portion of the capped call transaction in connection with such repurchase and (z) if Amkor otherwise unwinds all or a portion of the capped call transactions). This activity could also cause or avoid an increase or decrease in the market price of Amkor’s common stock or the notes, which could affect the ability to convert the notes, and, to the extent the activity occurs during any observation period related to a conversion of notes, it could affect the number of shares, if any, and value of the consideration that noteholders will receive upon conversion of the notes.

The offer and sale of the notes, the guarantees and any shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or any other securities laws, and the notes and any such shares cannot be offered or sold except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any other applicable securities laws. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, the notes or any shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes, nor will there be any sale of the notes or any such shares, in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or solicitation would be unlawful.

About Amkor Technology, Inc.

Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) is the world’s largest U.S. headquartered OSAT and is a global leader in outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services. With a strong track record of innovation, a broad and diverse geographic footprint and solid partnerships with lead customers, Amkor delivers high-quality solutions that enable the world’s leading semiconductor and electronics companies to bring advanced technologies to market. The company’s comprehensive portfolio includes advanced packaging, wafer-level processing, and system-in-package solutions targeting applications for smartphones, data centers, artificial intelligence, automobiles and wearables.

Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer

This press release includes forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the completion of the offering, the expected amount and intended use of the net proceeds and the effects of entering into the capped call transactions described above. Forward-looking statements represent Amkor’s current expectations regarding future events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. Among those risks and uncertainties are market conditions, the satisfaction of the closing conditions related to the offering and risks relating to Amkor’s business, including those described in periodic reports that Amkor files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Amkor may not consummate the offering described in this press release and, if the offering is consummated, cannot provide any assurances regarding its ability to effectively apply the net proceeds as described above. The forward-looking statements included in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release, and Amkor does not undertake to update the statements included in this press release for subsequent developments, except as may be required by law.

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Jennifer Jue

Vice President, Investor Relations

480-786-7594

[email protected]

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McEwen Inc. and Golden Lake Exploration Inc. Announce Closing of Arrangement

TORONTO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — McEwen Inc. (“McEwen”) (NYSE/TSX:MUX) and Golden Lake Exploration Inc. (“Golden Lake”) (CSE: GLM) (OTCQB: GOLXF) are pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced business combination between McEwen and Golden Lake by way of statutory plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”).

Golden Lake’s principal asset is its Jewel Ridge and Jewel Ridge West projects located adjacent to McEwen’s Windfall and Lookout Mountain discoveries, part of the Gold Bar Mine Complex, in the Eureka Mining District of Nevada. Historical drill highlights from Jewel Ridge project include 2.20 gpt gold over 28.96 meters, 1.24 gpt gold over 56.39 meters, 2.37 gpt gold over 67.57 meters. These holes are located north of McEwen’s Windfall deposit, where a recent drill hole returned 5.55 gpt gold over 44.2 meters. Incorporating Golden Lake’s projects into the Gold Bar Mine Complex will help continue the mine’s transformation into a long-life operation by investing in exploration and leveraging the current McEwen infrastructure.

Under the terms of the Arrangement, each holder of common shares of Golden Lake (each, a “Golden Lake Share“) received 0.003876 McEwen common shares (each, a “McEwen Share“) for each Golden Lake Share held (the “Exchange Ratio“). In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Arrangement, all outstanding common share purchase warrants of Golden Lake (the “Golden Lake Warrants“) were cashlessly exercised and cancelled in exchange for Golden Lake Shares having a value equal to their in-the-money amount, and all outstanding convertible notes of Golden Lake (the “Golden Lake Notes“) were converted into Golden Lake Shares based on principal and accrued interest in accordance with their terms.

All issued and outstanding Golden Lake Shares (including the Golden Lake Shares issued to holders of Golden Lake Warrants and holders of Golden Lake Notes) were exchanged for McEwen Shares on the basis of the Exchange Ratio. Outstanding stock options of Golden Lake were exchanged for replacement options of McEwen on an equivalent economic basis, with adjusted exercise prices, exercisable within 90 days following the closing of the Arrangement, in accordance with the terms of Golden Lake’s stock option plan.

The shares of Golden Lake are expected to be delisted from the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE“) effective as of the close of market on April 30, 2026. Golden Lake will submit an application to cease to be a reporting issuer under applicable Canadian securities laws and to otherwise terminate its public reporting requirements.

Information for Golden Lake Shareholders

Certificates formerly representing Golden Lake Shares now represent only the right to receive McEwen Shares to which the holders are entitled pursuant to the Arrangement.

In order to receive their McEwen Shares, registered shareholders of Golden Lake must deposit their share certificates or DRS advice(s) with a completed Letter of Transmittal, as set forth in the information circular of Golden Lake dated February 10, 2026. The Letter of Transmittal was mailed to registered shareholders together with the meeting materials for the Golden Lake meeting and it is also available on Golden Lake’s SEDAR+ profile on www.sedarplus.ca.

Golden Lake shareholders who own their shares through a broker or other intermediary should contact such broker or other intermediary regarding their receipt of McEwen Shares under the Arrangement. Further information regarding the Arrangement, including instructions on how to exchange Golden Lake Shares for McEwen Shares, is set out in the management information circular of Golden Lake dated February 10, 2026, a copy of which is available on the profile of Golden Lake on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Golden Lake

Golden Lake Exploration is a junior public mining exploration company engaged in the business of mineral exploration and the acquisition of mineral property assets.

About McEwen

McEwen shares trade on both the NYSE and TSX under the ticker MUX.

McEwen provides its shareholders with exposure to a growing base of gold and silver production in addition to a very large copper development project, all in the Americas. The gold and silver mines are in prolific mineral-rich regions of the world, the Cortez Trend in Nevada, USA, the Timmins district of Ontario, Flin Flon in Manitoba and the Deseado Massif in Santa Cruz province, Argentina. McEwen is also reactivating its gold-silver El Gallo Mine in Mexico.

The Company has a 46.3% interest in McEwen Copper, which owns the large, long-life, advanced-stage Los Azules copper development project in San Juan province, Argentina – a region that hosts some of the country’s largest copper deposits. According to the last financing for McEwen Copper, the implied value of McEwen’s ownership interest is US$456 million.

The Los Azules copper project is designed to be one of the world’s first regenerative copper mines and carbon neutral by 2038. Its Feasibility Study results were announced in the press release dated October 7, 2025.

McEwen also recently purchased 27.3% of Paragon Advanced Labs Inc., a newly listed public company that is deploying PhotonAssay™ units around the world, a technology that the Company believes is poised to become the new industry standard for assaying precious and base metals, with Paragon aiming to be one of the leading service providers.

Chairman and Chief Owner Rob McEwen has invested over US$250 million personally and takes a salary of $1 per year, aligning his interests with shareholders. He is a recipient of the Order of Canada, a member of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame and a winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Energy) award. His objective is to build MUX’s profitability, share value and eventually implement a dividend policy, as he did while building Goldcorp Inc.

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Neither the NYSE, TSX or CSE have reviewed and do not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
the contents of this news release, which has been prepared by the management of McEwen and Golden Lake.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.

In this news release, forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, statements regarding: the timing of delisting of shares of Golden Lake from the CSE, Golden Lake ceasing to be a reporting issuer, goals to have Los Azules copper become one of the world’s first regenerative copper mines and achieve carbon neutrality by 2038, and the objectives for McEwen. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements. See McEwen Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, under the caption “Risk Factors”, for additional information on risks, uncertainties and other factors relating to the forward-looking statements and information regarding McEwen.

McEwen and Golden Lake expressly disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation.

Qualified Person

Technical information pertaining to the Gold Bar Complex exploration contained in this press release has been prepared under the supervision of Robert Kastelic, MSc, CPG, Exploration Manager for McEwen Inc. in Nevada, and Luke Willis, P.Geo, Director of Resource Modelling for McEwen Inc., who are Qualified Persons (QPs) as defined by SEC S-K 1300 and Canadian Securities Administrators National Instrument 43-101 “Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects”. Technical information disclosed in this news release pertaining to the historic Jewel Ridge drilling was reviewed and approved by Don Hoy, P. Geo., who serves as a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 for Golden Lake Exploration Inc.

Historical References for Exploration Drilling at Jewel Ridge


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McEwen and Golden Lake Property Locations, Eureka Nevada



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Li Auto Inc. April 2026 Delivery Update

BEIJING, China, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Li Auto Inc. (“Li Auto” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market, today announced that it delivered 34,085 vehicles in April 2026. As of April 30, 2026, Li Auto’s cumulative deliveries reached 1,669,442.

In April, the all-new Li L9 Livis debuted at the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, with its official launch scheduled for May 15. The launch event will fully showcase the vehicle’s latest advancements in exterior and interior design, chassis and suspension, range extension system, safety, and intelligence.

As of April 30, 2026, the Company had 511 retail stores in 160 cities, 550 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized servicing shops operating in 223 cities. The Company also had 4,077 super charging stations in operation equipped with 22,509 charging stalls in China.

About Li Auto Inc.

Li Auto Inc. is a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. Its mission is: Be Proactive, Change the World (主动积极,改变世界). Through innovations in product, technology, and business model, the Company provides families with safe, convenient, and comfortable products and services. Li Auto is a pioneer in successfully commercializing extended-range electric vehicles in China. While firmly advancing along this technological route, it builds platforms for battery electric vehicles in parallel. The Company leverages technology to create value for users. It concentrates its in-house development efforts on proprietary range extension systems, innovative electric vehicle technologies, and smart vehicle solutions. The Company started volume production in November 2019. Its current model lineup includes a high-tech flagship family MPV, four Li L series extended-range electric SUVs, and two Li i series battery electric SUVs. The Company will continue to expand its product lineup to target a broader user base.

For more information, please visit: https://ir.lixiang.com.

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This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “targets,” “likely to,” “challenges,” and similar statements. Li Auto may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “HKEX”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Li Auto’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Li Auto’s strategies, future business development, and financial condition and results of operations; Li Auto’s limited operating history; risks associated with extended-range electric vehicles and high-power charging battery electric vehicles; Li Auto’s ability to develop, manufacture, and deliver vehicles of high quality and appeal to customers; Li Auto’s ability to generate positive cash flow and profits; product defects or any other failure of vehicles to perform as expected; Li Auto’s ability to compete successfully; Li Auto’s ability to build its brand and withstand negative publicity; cancellation of orders for Li Auto’s vehicles; Li Auto’s ability to develop new vehicles; and changes in consumer demand and government incentives, subsidies, or other favorable government policies. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Li Auto’s filings with the SEC and the HKEX. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Li Auto does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Li Auto Inc.
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Seaport Therapeutics Announces Pricing of Upsized Initial Public Offering

Seaport Therapeutics Announces Pricing of Upsized Initial Public Offering

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Seaport Therapeutics, Inc., (Nasdaq: SPTX) (“Seaport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage therapeutics company that is inventing and developing neuropsychiatric medicines, today announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 14,160,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $18.00 per share, at the top of the target range. The gross proceeds to Seaport Therapeutics from the offering, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, are expected to be $254.9 million. All of the shares are being offered by Seaport Therapeutics. In addition, Seaport Therapeutics has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to buy an additional 2,124,000 shares of its common stock at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.

The shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on May 1, 2026 under the ticker symbol “SPTX.” The offering is expected to close on May 4, 2026 subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan, Leerink Partners, Citigroup, and Stifel are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.

A registration statement relating to this offering has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and was declared effective on April 30, 2026. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus, when available, may be obtained from: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, by telephone at 1-866-471-2526, or by emailing [email protected]; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at 866-803-9204, or by email at [email protected]; Leerink Partners LLC, Attention: Syndicate Department, 53 State Street, 40th Floor, Boston, MA 02109, by telephone at (800) 808-7525 ext. 6105, or by email at [email protected]; Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at 1-800-831-9146; or Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Attention: Syndicate, One Montgomery Street, Suite 3700, San Francisco, CA 94104, by telephone at (415) 364-2720 or by emailing [email protected].

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About Seaport Therapeutics

Seaport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage therapeutics company focused on inventing and developing new medicines for patients with depression, anxiety, and other debilitating neuropsychiatric disorders. Through its differentiated approach, the Company identifies clinically validated mechanisms with established efficacy and safety which had historically been limited by high first-pass metabolism, low bioavailability, and/or side effects. Seaport applies its proprietary GlyphTM platform to overcome those limitations and invent innovative oral therapies. With an experienced team of industry leaders, Seaport has a proven track record in neuropsychiatry drug discovery and development and delivering successful business outcomes. Seaport aims to develop novel, leading treatment options that will make a significant impact for patients and their families.

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Senseonics Announces Pricing of $80 Million Public Offering of Common Stock and Pre-Funded Warrants

GERMANTOWN, Md., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Senseonics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SENS), a medical technology company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of long-term, implantable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for people with diabetes, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 8,000,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $5.00 per share, and in lieu of common stock, to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase 8,000,000 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $4.999 per pre-funded warrant share, which equals the public offering price per share of the common stock less the $0.001 exercise price per share of each pre-funded warrant. The gross proceeds to Senseonics from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, are expected to be $80 million. In addition, Senseonics granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,400,000 shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The offering is expected to close on May 4, 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.   The pre-funded warrants will not be listed on any securities exchange.

TD Cowen and Barclays are acting as joint book-running managers and Mizuho and Lake Street are acting as bookrunners for the proposed offering.

The proposed offering is being made pursuant to a “shelf” registration statement on Form S-3, including a base prospectus (File No. 333-289306) that was originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 6, 2025 and became effective on August 18, 2025. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the proposed offering were filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available for free on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained, when available, by contacting TD Securities (USA) LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, or by email at [email protected]; or Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at (888) 603-5847, or by email at [email protected]. 

Senseonics intends to use the net proceeds from the public offering to fund the ongoing launch of Eversense 365 and continued development of pipeline products, as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes.

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About Senseonics

Senseonics Holdings, Inc. (“Senseonics”) is a medical technology company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of glucose monitoring products designed to transform lives in the global diabetes community with differentiated, long-term implantable glucose management technology. Senseonics’ CGM systems Eversense® 365 and Eversense® E3 include a small sensor inserted completely under the skin that communicates with a smart transmitter worn over the sensor. The glucose data are automatically sent every 5 minutes to a mobile app on the user’s smartphone.

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TRUQAP® (capivasertib)recommended by FDA Advisory Committee for PTEN-deficient metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

TRUQAP® (capivasertib)recommended by FDA Advisory Committee for PTEN-deficient metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

ODAC overwhelming majority voted that TRUQAP plus abiraterone and ADT demonstrated a favorable benefit risk profile for patients based on the CAPItello-281 Phase III trial results

First and only targeted treatment combination to demonstrate benefit in this subtype of prostate cancer addresses significant unmet patient need

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) has recognized a favorable benefit risk profile for AstraZeneca’s TRUQAP® (capivasertib) in combination with abiraterone and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for the treatment of patients with PTEN-deficient metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC), based on the CAPItello-281 Phase III trial. The Committee voted 7 to 1, with 1 abstaining.

In August 2025, the FDA accepted the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for TRUQAP in combination with abiraterone and ADTbased on positive results from the CAPItello-281 Phase III trial, presented at the 2025 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress and simultaneously published in Annals of Oncology.1

Daniel George, MD, Director of Genitourinary Oncology at Duke Cancer Institute and investigator for the trial, said: “Patients identified to have PTEN-deficient metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer have an aggressive form of the disease and currently experience poor outcomes. Their disease significantly impacts their quality of life and inevitably progresses to more advanced stages that are associated with high mortality rates. In addition to this poor prognosis, patients currently have limited treatment options, which is why today’s recommendation of the capivasertib combination is welcome news for both patients and clinicians to address an urgent need for new treatments that delay progression.”

Susan Galbraith, Executive Vice President, Oncology Haematology R&D, AstraZeneca, said: “CAPItello-281 is the first pivotal trial to prospectively define PTEN-deficient metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer and its severe course of disease. The Committee’s recognition of the unmet need in patients with PTEN-deficiency and of the benefit seen with the TRUQAP combination verifies its potential to address this significant need and optimize outcomes for patients. We are committed to working closely with the FDA to bring the first and only targeted treatment option to the one in four patients with this form of metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.”

Results from the primary analysis of the CAPItello-281 Phase III trial showed a statistically significant 19% reduction in the risk of radiographic disease progression or death and a clinically meaningful improvement in median radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) of 7.5 months with the TRUQAP combination versus treatment with abiraterone and ADT with placebo (based on a hazard ratio [HR] of 0.81; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.66-0.98; P=0.034). Median rPFS was 33.2 months for the TRUQAP combination versus 25.7 months for the comparator arm.1

A consistent benefit was observed with the TRUQAP combination versus treatment with abiraterone and ADT with placebo in key secondary endpoints of the trial, including prolonged time to castration resistance (29.5 vs. 22.0 months [HR 0.77; 95% CI: 0.63-0.94]) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) progression (HR 0.73; 95% CI: 0.52-1.01), and fewer and delayed events in terms of symptomatic skeletal event-free survival (SSE-FS) (42.5 vs. 37.3 months [HR 0.82, 95% CI: 0.66-1.02]).1

Overall survival (OS) data were immature at the time of primary analysis; however, subsequent interim results for OS numerically favored the TRUQAP combination versus the comparator arm. The trial will continue as planned to further assess OS as a key secondary endpoint.

The safety profile of TRUQAP in combination with abiraterone and ADT in CAPItello-281 was broadly consistent with the known profile of each medicine.Consistent with the addition of a targeted treatment to background therapy, Grade 3 or higher adverse events occurred in 67% of patients treated with the TRUQAP combination versus 40.4% of patients treated with abiraterone and ADT with placebo. The most common Grade 3 or higher adverse events in the TRUQAP arm were rash (12.3%), hyperglycemia (10.3%), hypokalemia (8.7%), diarrhea (6.2%), hypertension (5.8%) and anemia (5.2%).1

The ODAC provides the FDA with independent, expert advice and recommendations on marketed and investigational medicines for use in the treatment of cancer. The FDA will consider the feedback as it reviews the submission and is not bound by the Committee’s recommendation.

A regulatory application for TRUQAP in combination with abiraterone and ADT for the treatment of PTEN-deficient mHSPC is under review in the EU based on the CAPItello-281 Phase III trial.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT TRUQAP®(capivasertib) tablets

TRUQAP is contraindicated in patients with severe hypersensitivity to TRUQAP or any of its components.

Hyperglycemia

Severe hyperglycemia, including diabetic ketoacidosis and fatal outcomes, can occur in patients treated with TRUQAP (n=355).

Increased fasting glucose (FG) from baseline occurred in 37% of patients treated with TRUQAP, including 11% of patients with Grade 2 (FG >160 to 250 mg/dL), 2% with Grade 3 (FG >250 to 500 mg/dL), and 1.1% with Grade 4 (FG >500 mg/dL) events. The median time to first occurrence of hyperglycemia was 15 days (range: 1 to 367). Dose reduction for hyperglycemia was required in 0.6% of patients and permanent discontinuation was required in 0.6% of patients. Diabetic ketoacidosis occurred in 0.3% of patients and diabetic metabolic decompensation in 0.6% of patients.

In CAPItello-291, 12% (43/355) of patients who received TRUQAP had an anti-hyperglycemic medication either initiated or changed during the study, including treatment with insulin in 4.8% (17/355) of patients.

The safety of TRUQAP has not been established in patients with Type I diabetes or diabetes requiring insulin. Patients with insulin-dependent diabetes were excluded from CAPItello-291.

Before initiating treatment with TRUQAP, test fasting glucose levels (fasting plasma glucose or fasting blood glucose), hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) levels, and optimize fasting glucose. After initiating treatment with TRUQAP, monitor or self-monitor FG levels on Day 3 or 4 of the dosing week during weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8; then monthly while on treatment with TRUQAP; and as clinically indicated. Monitor HbA1C levels every 3 months during treatment with TRUQAP and as clinically indicated. Patients with a history of well-controlled Type 2 diabetes mellitus may require intensified anti-hyperglycemic treatment and close monitoring of FG levels.

For patients who experience hyperglycemia during treatment with TRUQAP, monitor FG at least twice weekly, on days on and off TRUQAP, until FG decreases to baseline levels. During treatment with anti-diabetic medications, monitor FG at least once a week for 2 months, followed by once every 2 weeks, or as clinically indicated. Consider consultation with a healthcare practitioner with expertise in the treatment of hyperglycemia and initiation of FG monitoring at home for patients who have risk factors for hyperglycemia or who experience hyperglycemia. Advise patients on the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia and counsel patients on lifestyle changes.

Withhold TRUQAP immediately when ketoacidosis is suspected. If ketoacidosis is confirmed, permanently discontinue TRUQAP. Based on the severity of hyperglycemia, withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue TRUQAP.

Diarrhea

Severe diarrhea associated with dehydration occurred in patients who received TRUQAP (n=355).

Diarrhea occurred in 72% of patients. Grade 3 or 4 diarrhea occurred in 9% of patients. The median time to first occurrence was 8 days (range: 1 to 519). In the 257 patients with diarrhea, 59% required antidiarrheal medications to manage symptoms. Dose reductions were required in 8% of patients and 2% of patients permanently discontinued TRUQAP due to diarrhea. In patients with Grade ≥2 diarrhea (n=93) with at least 1 grade improvement (n=89), median time to improvement from the first event was 4 days (range: 1 to 154).

Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of diarrhea. Advise patients to increase oral fluids and start antidiarrheal treatment at the first sign of diarrhea while taking TRUQAP. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue TRUQAP based on severity.

Cutaneous Adverse Reactions

Cutaneous adverse reactions, which can be severe, including erythema multiforme (EM), palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), occurred in patients who received TRUQAP (n=355).

Cutaneous adverse reactions occurred in 58% of patients. Grade 3 or 4 cutaneous adverse reactions occurred in 17% of patients receiving TRUQAP. EM occurred in 1.7% of patients and DRESS occurred in 0.3% of patients. Dose reduction was required in 7% of patients and 7% of patients permanently discontinued TRUQAP due to cutaneous adverse reactions.

Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of cutaneous adverse reactions. Early consultation with a dermatologist is recommended. Withhold, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TRUQAP based on severity.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Based on findings from animals and mechanism of action, TRUQAP can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TRUQAP and for 1 month after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TRUQAP and for 4 months after the last dose.

TRUQAP is used in combination with fulvestrant. Refer to the full Prescribing Information of fulvestrant for pregnancy and contraception information.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Among the 355 patients who received TRUQAP in CAPItello-291, the most common (≥20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were diarrhea (72%), cutaneous adverse reactions (58%), increased random glucose (57%), decreased lymphocytes (47%), decreased hemoglobin (45%), increased fasting glucose (37%), nausea and fatigue (35% each), decreased leukocytes (32%), increased triglycerides (27%), decreased neutrophils (23%), increased creatinine (22%), vomiting (21%), and stomatitis (20%).

In the 155 patients with PIK3CA/AKT1/PTEN alterations treated with TRUQAP + fulvestrant, dose reductions due to adverse reactions were reported in 21% of patients. Permanent TRUQAP discontinuation due to an adverse reaction occurred in 10% of patients. Dose interruptions of TRUQAP occurred in 39% of patients.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

Strong CYP3A Inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use with a strong CYP3A inhibitor. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, reduce the dose of TRUQAP and monitor patients for adverse reactions.

Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: When concomitantly used with a moderate CYP3A inhibitor, reduce the dose of TRUQAP and monitor patients for adverse reactions.

Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inducers: Avoid concomitant use of TRUQAP with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers.

INDICATION AND USAGE

TRUQAP in combination with fulvestrant is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)‑positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer with one or more PIK3CA/AKT1/PTEN alteration as detected by an FDA-approved test following progression on at least one endocrine-based regimen in the metastatic setting or recurrence on or within 12 months of completing adjuvant therapy.

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information for TRUQAP.

Notes

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the second most prevalent cancer in men and the fifth leading cause of male cancer death globally, with an incidence of more than 1.4 million and approximately 397,000 deaths in 2022.2 In the US, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with more than 300,000 new cases of the disease diagnosed annually, and more than 36,000 deaths.3

Metastatic prostate cancer is associated with a significant mortality rate, with only one third of patients surviving five years after diagnosis.4 Development of prostate cancer is often driven by male sex hormones called androgens, including testosterone.5

Metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

In patients with mHSPC, also known as metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), prostate cancer cells need high levels of androgens to drive cancer growth.5,6 Hormone therapies, such as ADT, are widely used to block the action of male sex hormones and lower the levels of androgens in the body.6,7 However, resistance to these therapies is common and there is a need to extend their use to delay disease progression and castration resistance, where the prostate cancer grows and spreads to other parts of the body despite the use of these therapies.6-8

Newly diagnosed mHSPC is an aggressive form of the disease associated with poor outcomes and survival.6,8 Globally, approximately 200,000 patients are diagnosed with mHSPC each year, with 35,000 patients diagnosed with the disease in the US.9 One in four of these patients have PTEN-deficient tumors.9

PTEN-loss or deficiency fuels the growth of cancer cells, leading to dysregulation of the PI3K/AKT pathway, and is associated with poor outcomes in patients with prostate cancer.10,11

CAPItello-281

CAPItello-281 is a Phase III, double-blind, randomized trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of TRUQAP in combination with abiraterone and ADT versus abiraterone and ADT in combination with placebo in the treatment of patients with PTEN-deficient de novo mHSPC.

The global trial enrolled 1,012 adult patients with histologically confirmed de novo hormone-sensitive prostate adenocarcinoma and PTEN deficiency as confirmed by central testing. The primary endpoint of the CAPItello-281 trial is rPFS as assessed by investigator, with OS as a secondary endpoint.

TRUQAP® (capivasertib)

TRUQAP® (capivasertib) is a first-in-class, potent, adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-competitive inhibitor of all three AKT isoforms (AKT1/2/3). TRUQAP 400 mg is administered twice daily according to an intermittent dosing schedule of four days on and three days off. This was chosen in early phase trials based on tolerability and the degree of target inhibition.

TRUQAP in combination with fulvestrant is approved in the US, EU, Japan, China and a number of other countries for the treatment of adult patients with HR-positive (or estrogen receptor-positive), HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer with one or more biomarker alterations (PIK3CA, AKT1 or PTEN) following recurrence or progression on or after an endocrine-based regimen based on the results from the CAPItello-291 trial. TRUQAP is also approved in Australia for the treatment of adult patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer following recurrence or progression on or after an endocrine based regimen based on these trial results.

TRUQAP is currently being evaluated in Phase III trials for the treatment of breast cancer (CAPItello-292) and prostate cancer (CAPItello-281) in combination with established treatments.

TRUQAP was discovered by AstraZeneca subsequent to a collaboration with Astex Therapeutics (and its collaboration with the Institute of Cancer Research and Cancer Research Technology Limited).

AstraZeneca in oncology

AstraZeneca is leading a revolution in oncology with the ambition to provide cures for cancer in every form, following the science to understand cancer and all its complexities to discover, develop and deliver life-changing medicines to patients.

The Company’s focus is on some of the most challenging cancers. It is through persistent innovation that AstraZeneca has built one of the most diverse portfolios and pipelines in the industry, with the potential to catalyze changes in the practice of medicine and transform the patient experience.

AstraZeneca has the vision to redefine cancer care and, one day, eliminate cancer as a cause of death.

AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/NYSE: AZN) is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca’s innovative medicines are sold in more than 125 countries and used by millions of patients worldwide. Please visit astrazeneca-us.com and follow the Company on social media @AstraZeneca. The contents of AstraZeneca’s website do not form part of this document and no one should rely on such websites or the contents thereof in reading this document.

References

  1. Fizazi K, et al. Capivasertib plus abiraterone in PTEN-deficient metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer: CAPItello-281 phase III study. Ann Oncol 2026; 37(1):53-68.

  2. Bray F, et al. Global cancer statistics 2022: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA Cancer J Clin. 2024 Apr 4. doi: 10.3322/caac.21834.

  3. American Cancer Society. Key Statistics for Prostate cancer. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/about/key-statistics.html. Accessed April 2026.

  4. Chowdhury S, et al. Real-World Outcomes in First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer: The Prostate Cancer Registry. Target Oncol. 2020;15(3):301-315.

  5. National Cancer Institute. Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Fact Sheet. Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate/prostate-hormone-therapy-fact-sheet. Accessed April 2026.

  6. American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book. Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer: Toward an Era of Adaptive and Personalized Treatment. Available at: https://ascopubs.org/doi/pdf/10.1200/EDBK_390166. Accessed April 2026.

  7. Cancer Research UK. Hormone therapy for metastatic prostate cancer. Available at: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/prostate-cancer/metastatic-cancer/treatment/hormone-therapy-for-metastatic-prostate-cancer. Accessed April 2026.

  8. Hussain M, et al. Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer and Combination Treatment Outcomes A Review. JAMA Oncol. 2024;10(6):807-820.

  9. Cerner CancerMPact database. Accessed April 2026.

  10. Cuzick J, et al. Prognostic value of PTEN loss in men with conservatively managed localised prostate cancer. Br J Cancer. 2013;108(12):2582-2589.

  11. Gasmi A, et al. Overview of the Development and Use of Akt Inhibitors in Prostate Cancer. J Clin Med. 2021;11(1):160.

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UWMC Issues Open Letter to Two Harbors Stockholders Detailing New $12 Per Share Offer

UWMC Issues Open Letter to Two Harbors Stockholders Detailing New $12 Per Share Offer

  • Delivers amended offer to TWO Board allowing stockholders to elect $12.00 per share in cash ($0.70 per share more, or more than 6% higher, than CrossCountry Mortgage) or 2.3328 shares of UWMC common stock with no cap or proration on the amount of cash

  • Urges Two Harbors stockholders to tell the TWO Board that it must exercise its fiduciary duty to maximize value for its stockholders and negotiate in good faith with UWMC

  • UWMC provides additional detail on its prior offer not previously disclosed by the TWO board, the amended offer delivered today and why UWMC’s new offer is so clearly superior

PONTIAC, Mich. & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UWM Holdings Corporation (“UWMC”) (NYSE: UWMC), today issued an open letter to the stockholders of Two Harbors Investment Corp. (“Two Harbors”) (NYSE: TWO). The letter sets out why UWMC’s new $12 per share offer is clearly superior to Two Harbors’ proposed transaction with CrossCountry. The letter also outlines how Two Harbors’ Board and management have not been working in the best interests of their shareholders, and have instituted provisions designed to benefit themselves at the expense of Two Harbors shareholders.

Full text of the letter follows below.

April 30, 2026

An Open Letter to the Stockholders of Two Harbors Investment Corp

Dear Two Harbors Stockholders:

We are writing directly to you because we believe that you deserve to receive unfiltered information about our current and prior offers and we do not believe that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Two Harbors Investment Corp. (“TWO” or “Two Harbors”) is telling you the full story.

On April 20, 2026 (the “April 20 Proposal”) we delivered the Board an offer that materially increased the consideration payable to TWO stockholders, offering a full cash or stock election supported by a committed unsecured $1.2 billion bridge facility from Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Rather than engaging with us on this clearly superior proposal, the Board significantly increased deal protections while only requiring CrossCountry Mortgage (“CrossCountry”) to match the cash election component of our offer. This is the definition of entrenchment. They did not negotiate on your behalf with us. Instead, they just had CrossCountry raise the bare minimum to match what is essentially the floor value of our prior offer and then made it harder for UWMC to offer you more value by agreeing to a higher termination fee with CrossCountry. As a result, we are disclosing the terms of our new, revised offer (the “April 30 Proposal”)directly to the TWO stockholders to ensure that you are fully informed. We want you to know your options.

We have today delivered to the Board a new, revised proposal that:

  • Increases the Cash Election From $11.30 To $12.00 Per Share While Preserving The Ability To Elect Stock — a $0.70 per share premium over the $11.30 figure announced by the Board on April 28 — while preserving the same 2.3328 stock exchange ratio for those TWO stockholders who wish to elect stock consideration. Accordingly, Two Harbors stockholders who wish to receive value certain at $12.00 per share will do so, while those who elect to receive stock consideration preserve the potential for upside. This election may be made by TWO shareholders until shortly prior to closing. There is always additional value in having optionality.
  • Is supported by a committed, unsecured $1.3 billion bridge facility from Mizuho Bank, Ltd., increased to reflect the higher cash offer, with no ratings trigger, no borrowing-base test, and no market contingency.

We believe that this offer is a Superior Offer and we strongly urge TWO stockholders to reach out to your Board and tell it to negotiate with UWMC to finalize a Merger Agreement with us and bring you this higher value alternative.

Our April 20 Proposal Offered Increased Value to TWO Stockholders

On April 28, 2026, the Board announced an amendment to its merger agreement with CrossCountry raising the per-share cash consideration to $11.30 and continued to recommend that you vote in favor of the CrossCountry transaction at the special meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026. This increase in price was in direct response to our April 20th Proposal. The Board’s announcement told you that it had reviewed our proposal, but it did not tell you what our April 20 Proposal actually said. We are writing to you directly so that you have the unfiltered facts.

Our April 20 Proposal offered each Two Harbors stockholder, on a share-by-share basis, with no cap, no proration, and no forced allocation, the complete choice to receive as consideration either (1) $11.30 in cash (a $0.50 premium to the $10.80 per share that CrossCountry was then offering) or 2.3328 shares of UWMC Class A common stock, the same fixed exchange ratio your Board determined superior in December 2025 when it signed an all-stock merger agreement with us at that ratio.

Our April 30 Proposal Increases the Value Offered to TWO Stockholders

Increased Cash Consideration – We have today delivered to the Board a revised proposal that increases the cash election from $11.30 to $12.00 per share, offering each Two Harbors stockholder, on a share-by-share basis, with no cap, no proration, and no forced allocation, the unfettered choice to receive as consideration either of the following:

  • $12.00 in cash — a $0.70 premium, or more than 6% higher than the $11.30 per share that CrossCountry is offering; or
  • 2.3328 shares of UWMC Class A common stock — the same fixed exchange ratio your Board determined superior in December 2025 when it signed an all-stock merger agreement with us at that ratio which could possibly deliver an even greater premium for stockholders.

Increased Committed Financing. Mizuho has agreed to increase its committed unsecured bridge facility from $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion, sufficient to fund 100% of the cash election at the revised price. The terms remain unsecured and free of any financing condition.

Opportunity to Participate in Combined Company If You Want – Your Board accepted, in December 2025, an all-stock transaction at the same 2.3328 exchange ratio we are offering today — implying total per-share consideration of approximately $11.94 at the then-prevailing UWMC stock price. Since that time, UWMC stock has been impacted by short selling, arbitrage activity, global events and, in our view, the actions of your own Board. The intrinsic value of UWMC, however, has not changed; if anything, it has improved. Our 2026 results have tracked the projections we shared with your Board and your financial advisor in connection with the December agreement, and our most recent quarter, the results of which will be made public next week, was better than our expectations.

Form 8-K filing for full transparency. We will be filing a Form 8-K disclosing the precise terms of our offer and our prior offer. Stockholders should not have to rely on the Board’s characterization of our proposal — the document itself will be public.

Why We Believe Our Offer Is Superior

TWO stockholders will judge for themselves, but the comparison, in our view, is straightforward:

 

UWMC April 30 Proposal

CCM April 28 Amendment

Cash election

$12.00 per share

$11.30 per share

Stock election

2.3328 UWMC Class A shares

None

Committed financing

$1.3B committed financing from Mizuho — no contingency

MSR-backed borrowing-base facility (per scant public information), with availability at closing subject to collateral value conditions and advance rate volatility

December 2025 reference value

Same exchange ratio your Board accepted (~$11.94 implied based on UWMC’s closing price of approximately $5.12 per share on the day prior to signing)

N/A

Houlihan Lokey implied UWMC value (Dec 2025 fairness opinion)

$14.61–$19.22 per Two Harbors share at the Exchange Ratio

N/A

Closing timeline

~2–3 months from signing

Targeted Q3 2026

What the Board Did Not Tell You

In its public communications, the Board characterized our April 20 Proposal in ways that, in our view, do not fairly describe its terms and we think that it is important that you are aware of these issues in order to make informed decisions.

  • Our Financing Is Certain Despite Suggestions to the Contrary. Our April 20 Proposal had, and our April 30 Proposal has no financing conditions. To the contrary, both of our offers are supported by a committed, unsecured bridge facility from Mizuho Bank, Ltd. which is sufficient to pay all of the cash consideration, even if 100% of the TWO stockholders elected cash. This committed financing has no ratings trigger, no borrowing-base test, and no market contingency.
  • The Board Failed to Disclose That Our Offer Includes A Stock Election. Stockholders who preferred to participate in the upside of the combined company can elect to receive UWMC stock at the same fixed exchange ratio your Board itself determined superior in December 2025. CrossCountry’s all-cash transaction provides no equivalent and is therefore, by definition, less valuable to stockholders.
  • The Board Has Not Disclosed What Underpins CrossCountry’s Financing.
    • Based on publicly available information, the financing supporting the CrossCountry transaction appears to rely on an MSR-backed borrowing-base facility — a structure whose availability at closing is subject to collateral-value tests and advance-rate volatility. We believe this is materially less stable than our committed unsecured commitment from Mizuho.

    • In response to a direct question during Two Harbors earnings call on April 29 from the Research Division of JonesTrading Institutional Services, LLC, about the financing package supporting CrossCountry’s $11.30 cash offer, your CEO responded with the following: “Yes. Thanks for the question, and I appreciate it. As you might expect, everything that is disclosable has been disclosed in the merger agreement, which is filed publicly. So I would refer you to that document to answer some of your questions.” To the contrary, the Merger Agreement does not include any substantive details concerning CrossCountry’s financing, nor are CrossCountry’s financial statements publicly available.

  • The Amended CrossCountry Merger Agreement Includes a Termination Fee That Materially Hinders Your Ability To Maximize Value. To make it even harder for UWMC to offer you more value, the Board amended its agreement with CrossCountry to increase the deal protections, including nearly doubling the termination fee — from $25.4 million to $50 million — and adding additional closing conditions which seek to delay the closing – all while a superior proposal was pending. Neither the higher termination fee nor the delays in closing benefit you. Their sole purpose is to make it more expensive for UWMC to compete on your behalf. We do not believe these provisions are appropriate exercises of the Board’s fiduciary duties and urge TWO stockholders to remind the Board that their fiduciary duties are owed to them and not to management.

We believe the Company’s and Board’s actions throughout this process constitute willful breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and other tortious conduct. Company Management and the Board appear to be acting in their own self-interest, to the detriment of the TWO stockholders, and in violation of UWMC’s rights. We are actively considering litigation options.

What We Are Asking

We respectfully ask you to:

  • Read our Form 8-K when filed, so that you can evaluate the actual terms of our proposal rather than the Board’s characterization of it.
  • Tell the TWO Board that you expect them to engage in good faith with the April 30 Proposal as a Company Superior Proposal under Section 6.3 of the CrossCountry Merger Agreement.
  • Consider carefully how you intend to vote at the May 19 special meeting in light of the superior alternatives now available.

We thank you for your attention. We remain prepared to execute promptly and to deliver this transaction on the timeline our prior work permits.

Sincerely,

UWM HOLDINGS CORPORATION

Adam Wolfe

Secretary of the Board

About UWM Holdings Corporation and United Wholesale Mortgage

Headquartered in Pontiac, Michigan, UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC) is the publicly traded indirect parent of United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC (“UWM”). UWM is the nation’s largest home mortgage lender, despite exclusively originating mortgage loans through the wholesale channel. UWM has been the largest wholesale mortgage lender for 11 consecutive years and is also the largest purchase lender in the nation. With a culture of continuous innovation of technology and enhanced client experience, UWM leads the market by building upon its proprietary and exclusively licensed technology platforms, superior service and focused partnership with the independent mortgage broker community. UWM originates primarily conforming and government loans across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit uwm.com or call 800-981-8898. NMLS #3038.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This communication includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are generally identified using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict” and similar words indicating that these reflect our views with respect to future events. Forward-looking statements in this communication include statements regarding our expectations and beliefs related to (i) the timing of the completion of any proposed transaction; (ii) the ability of the parties to complete any proposed transaction; (iii) the benefits of a proposed transaction; and (iv) UWMC’s intrinsic value. These statements are based on management’s current expectations, but are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control, and could cause future events or results to materially differ from those stated or implied in the forward-looking statements, including: (i) that the parties will not agree to pursue a business combination transaction or that the terms of any such transaction will be materially different from those described herein; (ii) the ability of the parties to satisfy the conditions to any proposed transaction, including obtaining stockholder approval and regulatory approval, on a timely basis or at all; (iii) the ability to obtain synergies and benefits of any proposed transaction; (iv) UWMC’s ability to successfully implement strategic decisions and product launches; (iv) UWMC’s dependence on macroeconomic and U.S. residential real estate market conditions, including changes in U.S. monetary policies, more specifically caused by the Presidential Administration that affect interest rates and inflation; (vi) UWMC’s reliance on its warehouse and MSR facilities and the risk of a decrease in the value of the collateral underlying certain of its facilities causing an unanticipated margin call; (vii) UWMC’s ability to sell loans in the secondary market; (viii) UWMC’s dependence on the government-sponsored entities such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; (ix) changes in the GSEs, FHA, USDA and VA guidelines or GSE and Ginnie Mae guarantees; (x) our ability to consummate the merger with Two Harbors and achieve the anticipated benefits; (xi) our ability to comply with all rules and regulations in connection with the launch of our internal servicing and the new risks that may be presented as a result of the transition; (xii) UWMC’s dependence on Independent Mortgage Advisors to originate mortgage loans; (xiii) the risk that an increase in the value of the MBS UWM sells in forward markets to hedge its pipeline may result in an unanticipated margin call; (xiv) UWMC’s inability to continue to grow, or to effectively manage the growth of its loan origination volume; (xv) UWMC’s ability to continue to attract and retain its broker relationships; (xvi) UWMC’s ability to implement technological innovation, such as AI in our operations; (xvii) the occurrence of a data breach or other failure of UWMC’s cybersecurity or information security systems; (xviii) reliance on third-party software and services; the occurrence of data breaches or other cybersecurity failures at our third-party sub-servicers or other third-party vendors; (xix) UWMC’s ability to continue to comply with the complex state and federal laws, regulations or practices applicable to mortgage loan origination and servicing in general; and (xx) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) including those under “Risk Factors” therein. We wish to caution readers that certain important factors may have affected and could in the future affect our results and could cause actual results for subsequent periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of us. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

No Offer or Solicitation

This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to, and shall not, constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Additional Information

This communication relates to a proposal that UWMC has made to the Two Harbors Board for a business combination transaction with Two Harbors. In furtherance of this proposal and subject to future developments, UWMC (and, if applicable, Two Harbors) may file one or more registration statements, proxy statements, tender or exchange offers or other documents with the SEC. This communication is not a substitute for any proxy statement, registration statement, tender or exchange offer document, prospectus or other document UWMC and/or Two Harbors may file with the SEC in connection with a proposed transaction.

INVESTORS AND SECURITYHOLDERS OF UWMC AND TWO HARBORS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, PROXY STATEMENT, TENDER OR EXCHANGE OFFER DOCUMENT, PROSPECTUS, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS IF AND WHEN FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY, WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT UWMC, TWO HARBORS, A PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and securityholders of UWMC and Two Harbors will be able to obtain copies of these documents if and when they become available, as well as other filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference into such documents, containing information about UWMC and Two Harbors, without charge, at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by UWMC will be available free of charge under the SEC Filings heading of the Investor Relations section of UWMC’s website at https://investors.uwm.com.

Participants in the Solicitation

This communication is neither a solicitation of a proxy nor a substitute for any proxy statement or other filings that may be made with the SEC. Nonetheless, UWMC and its respective directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in any solicitation of proxies from Two Harbors stockholders in respect of a proposed transaction under the rules of the SEC. Information regarding UWMC’s directors and executive officers is available in UWMC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and UWMC’s proxy statement, dated April 24, 2026, for its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “UWMC 2026 Proxy”), which can be obtained free of charge through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Please refer to the sections captioned “Compensation Discussion and Analysis”, “Executive Compensation”, “Stock Ownership” and “Proposal 3 – Advisory Vote on Executive Officer Compensation” in the UWMC 2026 Proxy. Any changes in the holdings of UWMC’s securities by UWMC’s directors or executive officers from the amounts described in the UWMC 2026 Proxy have been reflected in Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC subsequent to the filing date of the UWMC 2026 Proxy and are available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

For inquiries regarding UWM, please contact:

INVESTOR CONTACTS

Blake Kolo

[email protected]

Bruce Goldfarb/Chuck Garske/Jeremy Provost

Okapi Partners

212-297-0720

[email protected]

MEDIA CONTACTS

Nicole Roberts

[email protected]

Paul Caminiti/Hugh Burns/Nicholas Leasure

Reevemark

212-433-4600

[email protected]

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Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman and Ryan Israel to Host a Spaces Event on X

Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman and Ryan Israel to Host a Spaces Event on X

Event to be held at 9:00 AM ET on Friday, May 1, 2026

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Pershing Square Inc. (NYSE: PS) (“Pershing Square”) today announced that Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman and CIO Ryan Israel will host a live Spaces event on X on Friday, May 1 at 9:00 AM ET to discuss the recently completed combined initial public offerings of PS and Pershing Square USA, Ltd. (NYSE:PSUS).

The Spaces event on X will be open to the public and provide the opportunity for participants to ask questions and engage in dialogue with Bill and Ryan regarding PS and PSUS.

The X Spaces event will be available at https://x.com/BillAckman.

About Pershing Square Inc.

Pershing Square Inc. is the parent company of Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., an SEC-registered investment advisor to investment funds and other companies, based in New York City.

About Pershing Square USA, Ltd.

Pershing Square USA, Ltd. is an investment management company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that is managed by PSCM.

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Fran McGill

[email protected]

212-909-2455

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Viking Named to TIME’s List of the Most Influential Companies

Viking Named to TIME’s List of the Most Influential Companies

Viking Recognized on the Annual TIME100 List Honoring Companies Making an Extraordinary Impact Around the World

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has been named to TIME’s 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, which recognizes companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Viking was recognized in the “Disrupters” category, highlighting companies that are redefining industries and challenging conventional approaches. Viking was also named to the TIME100 Companies: Industry Leaders list for Travel & Tourism, which highlights the 10 most influential companies shaping the sector in 2026.

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Viking today announced it has been named to TIME’s 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, which recognizes companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Viking was recognized in the “Disrupters” category, highlighting companies that are redefining industries and challenging conventional approaches. Pictured here (left to right), a Viking ocean ship, expedition ship and river ship. For more information, visit www.viking.com.

Viking today announced it has been named to TIME’s 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, which recognizes companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Viking was recognized in the “Disrupters” category, highlighting companies that are redefining industries and challenging conventional approaches. Pictured here (left to right), a Viking ocean ship, expedition ship and river ship. For more information, visit www.viking.com.

“To be recognized by TIME as one of the world’s most influential companies is an incredible honor,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “Ever since our humble beginnings in 1997, we have always done things differently in the travel industry. We focus on the destination, and we do not try to be all things to all people. We are proud that our contrarian approach continues to resonate with our guests, the industry and prestigious publications like TIME, as we continue to grow thoughtfully and stay true to what makes Viking different.”

To assemble the list, TIME polled its global network of contributors and correspondents, as well as outside experts. Then, TIME editors evaluated nominations on key factors, including impact, innovation, ambition and success. The result is a diverse group of businesses helping chart an essential path forward. See the full list here: time.com/100companies.

Today’s announcement adds to a growing list of accolades for Viking. Viking was rated #1 for Oceans and #1 for Rivers by Condé Nast Traveler for the fifth consecutive year in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure—no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications. Recently, the Viking Vesta® was also named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List. Additional recognition includes ranking #1 in seven categories in USA TODAY 10BEST 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, earning top honors from Southern Living for both its river and ocean voyages in the publication’s 2026 cruise rankings, receiving eight awards in Cruise Critic’s 2025 Best in Cruise Awards and, for the fifth year in a row, top rankings from U.S. News & World Report as “Best Luxury Line,” “Best Line for Couples” and “Best Line in the Mediterranean.” Viking also earned AOL’s Best Cruise Line for 2025 and continues to receive “Recommended” ratings for its ocean ships in Forbes Travel Guide.

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About Viking

Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans five years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure—no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications. For additional information, contact Viking at 1-800-2-VIKING (1-800-284-5464) or visit www.viking.com.

Email: [email protected]

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Viking today announced it has been named to TIME’s 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, which recognizes companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Viking was recognized in the “Disrupters” category, highlighting companies that are redefining industries and challenging conventional approaches. Pictured here (left to right), a Viking ocean ship, expedition ship and river ship. For more information, visit www.viking.com.
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