New Phase 2a Clinical Data Analysis of Stem Cell Therapy Laromestrocel in Mild Alzheimer’s Disease Accepted for Poster Presentation at the 2026 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC)

MIAMI, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ: LGVN), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing cellular therapy for life-threatening, rare pediatric and chronic aging-related conditions, today announced that additional analysis of data from the Phase 2a clinical trial evaluating its stem cell therapy laromestrocel in mild Alzheimer’s disease has been accepted for Poster Presentation at the 2026 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®), to be held July 12-15, 2026 in London, United Kingdom and online.


Poster Presentation (Exhibit Hall)

Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
Time: 7:30am – 4:15pm BST
Session: In-Person Posters Tuesday; Drug Development: Human
Topic: Laromestrocel in Mild Alzheimer’s Disease: Additional Phase 2a Clinical Data Analysis
 

Results from the CLEAR MIND Phase 2a clinical trial, which support the therapeutic potential of laromestrocel in the treatment of mild Alzheimer’s disease and provided evidence-based support for further clinical development, were published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Medicine in March 2025.

About Longeveron Inc.

Longeveron is a clinical stage biotechnology company developing regenerative medicines to address unmet medical needs. The Company’s lead investigational product is laromestrocel (Lomecel-B), an allogeneic mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy product isolated from the bone marrow of young, healthy adult donors. Laromestrocel has multiple potential mechanisms of action encompassing pro-vascular, pro-regenerative, anti-inflammatory, and tissue repair and healing effects with broad potential applications across a spectrum of disease areas. Longeveron is pursuing four pipeline indications: hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), Alzheimer’s disease, Pediatric Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) and Aging-related Frailty. Laromestrocel development programs have received five distinct and important FDA designations: for the HLHS program – Orphan Drug designation, Fast Track designation, and Rare Pediatric Disease designation; and, for the AD program – Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation and Fast Track designation. For more information, visit www.longeveron.com or follow Longeveron on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which reflect management’s current expectations, assumptions, and estimates of future operations, performance and economic conditions, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those anticipated, expressed, or implied by the statements made herein. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expects,” “intend,” “looks to,” “may,” “on condition,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “preliminary,” “project,” “see,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words, or by discussion of strategy or goals or other future events, circumstances, or effects. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, the ability of our clinical trials to demonstrate safety and efficacy of our product candidates, and other positive results; our ability to successfully transition toward a more capital-efficient, asset-light operating model; our ability to secure one or more strategic licensing partnerships for our stem cell therapy laromestrocel in our development programs; the ability to reach alignment with the FDA on a potential path toward regulatory approval; receipt of trial results and other available evidence sufficient to support the Company filing a BLA following the readout of top-line results of the ELPIS II data; the timing and focus of our ongoing and future preclinical studies and clinical trials, and the reporting of data from those studies and trials; market and other conditions, our cash position and need to raise additional capital, the difficulties we may face in obtaining access to capital, and the dilutive impact it may have on our investors; our financial performance, and ability to continue as a going concern; the period over which we estimate our existing cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to fund our future operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements; the ability of our clinical trials to demonstrate safety and efficacy of our investigational product candidates, and other positive results; the timing and focus of our ongoing and future preclinical studies and clinical trials, and the reporting of data from those studies and trials; the size of the market opportunity for certain of our investigational product candidates, including our estimates of the number of patients who suffer from the diseases we are targeting; our ability to scale production and commercialize the investigational product candidate for certain indications; the success of competing therapies that are or may become available; the beneficial characteristics, safety, efficacy and therapeutic effects of our investigational product candidates; our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval of our investigational product candidates in the U.S. and other jurisdictions; our plans relating to the further development of our investigational product candidates, including additional disease states or indications we may pursue; our plans and ability to obtain or protect intellectual property rights, including extensions of existing patent terms where available and our ability to avoid infringing the intellectual property rights of others; the need to hire additional personnel and our ability to attract and retain such personnel; and our estimates regarding expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and needs for additional financing.

Further information relating to factors that may impact the Company’s results and forward-looking statements are disclosed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Longeveron’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2026, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and its Current Reports on Form 8-K. The Company operates in highly competitive and rapidly changing environment; therefore, new factors may arise, and it is not possible for the Company’s management to predict all such factors that may arise nor assess the impact of such factors or the extent to which any individual factor or combination thereof, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release based on information available as of the date of this press release, are inherently uncertain, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation, other than imposed by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Investor and Media Contact:

Derek Cole
Investor Relations Advisory Solutions
[email protected]



Daré Bioscience to Showcase Leadership in Women’s Health Innovation at BIO International Convention 2026

President and CEO, Sabrina Martucci Johnson, to participate in featured industry panels and present Company’s vision for transforming women’s health

SAN DIEGO, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Daré Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: DARE), a purpose-driven health biotech company solely focused on closing the gap in women’s health between promising science and real-world solutions, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer, Sabrina Martucci Johnson, will participate in multiple speaking engagements and deliver a Company corporate presentation during the BIO International Convention 2026, taking place June 22-25 in San Diego, California.

As one of the biotechnology industry’s premier global gatherings, BIO International Convention brings together thousands of executives, investors, innovators, policymakers and strategic partners to shape the future of healthcare. Daré’s participation underscores the Company’s growing leadership role in advancing innovation for women and accelerating the development of solutions that have historically been underrepresented in healthcare.

“Women’s health represents one of the largest and most underserved opportunities in healthcare today,” said Ms. Johnson. “BIO International Convention provides an exceptional platform to engage with global industry leaders, investors and potential collaborators who share a commitment to advancing innovation and improving health outcomes. We are excited to highlight Daré’s progress and discuss how our differentiated portfolio is positioned to address significant unmet needs while creating meaningful value for patients, partners and shareholders.”

Details of the Company’s participation at BIO International Convention 2026 are as follows:

Invest in San Diego Breakfast

Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. PT
Location: IQHQ, 975 Waterfront Place, San Diego, California

Ms. Johnson will participate as a featured speaker during the breakfast program, which highlights the San Diego region’s life sciences ecosystem and brings together biotechnology executives, investors and industry stakeholders.

WIB@BIO 2026 Executive Breakfast: Sparking Greatness — Leading Through Inspiration

Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. PT
Location: RaDD (IQHQ), 6th Floor, 925 Waterfront Place, San Diego, California

Ms. Johnson will join fellow biotechnology leaders for a discussion focused on leadership, mentorship and fostering innovation across the industry.

BIO International Convention Corporate Presentation

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m. PT
Location: Theater 4

Ms. Johnson will discuss Daré Bioscience’s corporate strategy, commercial and development portfolio and upcoming milestones, highlighting the Company’s commitment to delivering impactful solutions that seek to address critical gaps in women’s healthcare.

Are We There Yet: The Road to Clinical Development in Women’s Health

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. PT
Location: Room 26AB

Ms. Johnson will join industry leaders and women’s health advocates for a discussion examining the challenges and opportunities in advancing clinical development for women’s health products. The session will explore pathways to accelerate innovation, improve patient access and address longstanding gaps in women’s healthcare research and development.

Investors and conference attendees interested in meeting with Daré management during the BIO International Convention are encouraged to contact the Company to arrange a meeting. For more information, please visit the convention website.

ABOUT DARÉ BIOSCIENCE, INC.

Daré Bioscience (NASDAQ: DARE) is a purpose-driven health biotech company solely focused on closing the gap in women’s health between promising science and real-world solutions. Every innovation Daré advances is based in advanced science and backed by rigorous, peer-reviewed research. From contraception to menopause, sexual health to fertility, vaginal health to infectious disease, Daré is working to close critical gaps in care using science that serves her needs. For decades, women have been told to “wait it out” or “live with it,” while innovations that could improve their quality of life languish in the regulatory or funding pipeline. With growing awareness around menopause, sexual health, and vaginal health, the conversation is shifting. However, access to proven solutions is lagging. Daré is working to change that. Learn more at darebioscience.com.

CONTACT:
Daré Bioscience Investor Relations
[email protected]



Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) Reports Total Holdings of Approximately $472 Million, Includes OpenAI, Beast Industries, More Than 16,000 ETH and Over 283 Million WLD Tokens

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Eightco treasury composition as of June 18, 2026: $90M OpenAI equity (indirect), $18M Beast Industries equity, 16,278 ETH, 283 million WLD holdings, and $149M cash and equivalents, totaling approximately $472 million

OpenAI recently announced that it submitted a confidential S-1, setting itself up for an initial public offering

World offers a solution to the ‘double human’ problem in a world proliferating with deepfakes

Eightco provides indirect exposure to some of the most innovative private companies including OpenAI and Beast Industries

EASTON, Pa., June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) (“Eightco” or the “Company”) today provided an update on its total holdings, highlighting its growing position across digital assets and strategic investments in leading private technology companies.

Eightco Holdings Inc. (OCTO), World’s First Worldcoin (WLD) Treasury Strategy

As of June 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET, ORBS’ holdings include a $90 million investment (indirectly, through SPVs) in OpenAI, an $18 million funded investment in Beast Industries, a $1 million investment in Mythical Games, 283,452,700 Worldcoin (WLD) at $0.66 per WLD (per Coinbase), 16,278 Ethereum (ETH), and approximately $149 million in total cash and stablecoins, for total holdings of approximately $472 million.

Top Headlines Driving the News:

ORBS management believes the Company’s treasury portfolio holds some of the most critical components for the future AI and digital financial system. Among the holdings, key highlights in recent weeks are:

  • Recently, SpaceX announced a $60 billion acquisition of Cursor to strengthen its AI software and coding capabilities through its AI division. Cursor is one of the fastest-growing AI coding platforms and has become a major enterprise AI product. This acquisition continues to reinforce investor appetite for AI infrastructure and productivity software (Reuters).
  • This week, MrBeast broke another record by reaching 500 million subscribers on Youtube, becoming the first creator to achieve this milestone (TheWrap).

“AI companies going public is a positive development for the entire sector. As investors gain more exposure to AI leaders, interest often expands across the ecosystem, creating greater visibility and opportunity for companies like ORBS,” said Thomas “Tom” Lee, Board Member of Eightco.

Eightco: Exposure to key mega-trends

Eightco is built around three mega-trends the Company expects to shape the next decade of innovation: artificial intelligence, digital identity, and the creator economy, with positions in each trend through indirect investment in OpenAI (19% of ORBS’ treasury holdings), Worldcoin (39%), and Beast Industries (4%).

Artificial Intelligence — OpenAI

Eightco has invested approximately $90 million in special purpose vehicles with exposure to equity interests in the parent company of OpenAI, representing approximately 19% of treasury assets, one of the highest disclosed concentrations of any listed vehicle.

ChatGPT, OpenAI’s consumer app, is the #1 consumer AI app worldwide (Sensor Tower) and crossed 900 million weekly active users in February 2026, making it the fastest-scaling consumer technology in history (UBS via Reuters).

Digital Identity — WLD Token

Eightco holds over 283 million WLD, approximately 8.3% of circulating supply, the largest publicly disclosed institutional position globally and approximately 39% of the Eightco treasury’s assets.

Worldcoin is the native token of World, a global Proof of Human network built by Tools for Humanity (co-founded by Sam Altman and Alex Blania) and stewarded by the World Foundation. Its Orb devices issue a privacy-preserving World ID that verifies a user is a unique human, not an AI agent.

Under World’s announced business model, applications pay per-verification fees while end-user verification remains free, with both credential issuers and the World protocol monetizing verified-human authentication. World identifies a $6.35 trillion combined addressable revenue opportunity across 13 industries spanning banking, e-commerce, gaming, social media, and agentic AI (per Tools for Humanity).

Creator Economy — Beast Industries

Eightco has invested $18 million in Beast Industries equity, approximately 4% of treasury assets.

Beast Industries operates one of the largest direct-to-consumer reach footprints in the world, with a combined 500 million-plus follower base across platforms, anchored by MrBeast as the most-watched person on YouTube globally. As AI commoditizes content production, distribution and audience trust become increasingly scarce assets.

About Eightco Holdings Inc.

Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) is a publicly traded company executing a first-of-its-kind Worldcoin (WLD) treasury strategy, providing investors single-ticker indirect exposure to three of the defining trends of this cycle: artificial intelligence through its indirect investment in OpenAI, digital identity through its position as the largest public holder of WLD and the Proof of Human protocol, and the creator economy through its equity stake in MrBeast’s Beast Industries. Backed by leading institutional investors including Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE: BMNR), MOZAYYX, World Foundation, CoinFund, Discovery Capital Management, FalconX, Payward/Kraken, Pantera, and GSR, Eightco is building the infrastructure layer for human verification in the agentic AI era.

For more information:
X: @iamhuman_orbs
Website: 8co.holdings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ORBS stock?

Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) is a publicly traded company on Nasdaq. ORBS provides indirect exposure to: OpenAI and Beast Industries.

Who owns the most Worldcoin (WLD)?

Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) holds 283 million WLD, approximately 8.3% of circulating supply and the largest publicly disclosed institutional position globally.

What is Proof of Human?

Proof of Human is cryptographic verification that a user is a unique, living person, not a bot or AI agent. It is foundational infrastructure for social networks, banking, agentic commerce, and any system requiring “one person, one account” in the agentic AI era.

How does Eightco (ORBS) relate to Proof of Human?

Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) is the largest publicly disclosed institutional holder of Worldcoin (WLD), the token powering World’s Proof of Human network.

Who is the CEO of Eightco Holdings?

Kevin O’Donnell is the CEO of Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS). The Company’s Board includes Tom Lee (Managing Partner and Head of Research at Fundstrat, and Chairman of Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR)) and, as an advisor to the Board, Brett Winton (Chief Futurist at ARK Invest).

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact could be deemed forward-looking, including, without limitation, statements regarding: the Company’s expectations that artificial intelligence, digital identity, and the creator economy will shape the next decade of innovation; the Company’s belief that its treasury portfolio holds some of the most critical components for the future AI and digital financial system; statements regarding the potential for a direct listing or initial public offering of OpenAI following its submission of a confidential S-1; Tom Lee’s statement that AI companies going public is a positive development for the entire sector and that as investors gain more exposure to AI leaders, interest often expands across the ecosystem, creating greater visibility and opportunity for companies like ORBS; statements regarding ChatGPT being the fastest-scaling consumer technology in history; beliefs that Proof-of-Human verification is becoming essential infrastructure for social networks, banking, agentic commerce, and financial systems in the agentic AI era; statements that World offers a solution to the “double human” problem in a world proliferating with deepfakes; statements regarding World’s addressable revenue opportunity of $6.35 trillion across industries spanning banking, e-commerce, gaming, social media, and agentic AI; statements regarding the Company’s position as the largest publicly disclosed institutional holder of WLD globally; statements that distribution and audience trust become increasingly scarce assets as AI commoditizes content production; and statements regarding the Company building the infrastructure layer for human verification in the agentic AI era. Words such as “plans,” “expects,” “will,” “anticipates,” “continue,” “expand,” “advance,” “develop,” “believes,” “guidance,” “target,” “may,” “remain,” “project,” “outlook,” “intend,” “estimate,” “could,” “should,” and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such terms. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: the Company’s inability to direct the management or operations of private businesses where the Company is not a controlling stockholder, including OpenAI and Beast Industries; risk of loss or markdown on the Company’s strategic investments, including its indirect position in OpenAI equity (held through special purpose vehicles), its position in WLD, and its position in Beast Industries equity; the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements; unexpected costs, charges or expenses that reduce the Company’s capital resources or otherwise delay capital deployment; inability to raise adequate capital to fund or scale its business operations or strategic investments; volatility in digital asset prices, including WLD and ETH, which could materially affect the value of the Company’s treasury holdings; regulatory changes, future legislation and rulemaking negatively impacting digital assets, artificial intelligence adoption, or biometric data collection; risks related to the development, adoption, and market acceptance of Proof-of-Human technology and the World network; uncertainty regarding the pace and trajectory of agentic AI deployment in enterprise and consumer applications; uncertainty regarding OpenAI’s product roadmap and the timing or success of any IPO or direct listing; risks related to Beast Industries’ ability to achieve its growth projections; competition in the digital identity and AI infrastructure markets; reliance on third-party sources for the valuation of certain investments; uncertainty regarding MrBeast’s continued success and the performance of Beast Industries’ creator-driven business model; risks related to the Company’s concentrated positions in certain digital assets and private company investments; and shifting public and governmental positions on digital assets or artificial intelligence-related industries. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause Eightco’s actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements herein, see Eightco’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the risk factors and other disclosures in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 15, 2026 and other publicly available SEC filings. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release, and Eightco undertakes no duty to update this information or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of such statements to reflect future events or developments, except as required by law.

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Lion Group Holding Ltd. Signs Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding to Acquire Aquila Hash, Inc.

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SINGAPORE, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lion Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ: LGHL) (“Lion Group” or the “Company”), today announced that it has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with Aquila Hash, Inc. (“Aquila Hash”), a U.S.-headquartered global AI infrastructure platform company, to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Aquila Hash for consideration to be determined in definitive agreements.

Under the proposed transaction, Lion Group aims to acquire Aquila Hash, a pioneer in developing and operating AI Factories, GPU cloud platforms, and AI-native services. Aquila Hash provides end-to-end AI infrastructure solutions, including data center fit-out and deployment, global supply chain services, GPU cluster integration, and operations management. The Company has established a strong footprint across North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, supporting large-scale AI infrastructure projects for hyperscalers and enterprises.

This strategic acquisition aligns with Lion Group’s vision to strengthen its presence in the rapidly growing AI infrastructure sector, capitalizing on the explosive demand for high-performance computing capacity driven by AI adoption worldwide.

“Aquila Hash’s advanced AI infrastructure capabilities and proven execution in deploying GW-scale data center projects make it an ideal addition to Lion Group. This transaction will enable us to deliver comprehensive AI solutions globally, accelerating our growth in the AI economy. We are excited to partner with Aquila Hash’s talented team and look forward to driving significant value for our stakeholders,” said Wilson Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Lion Group Holding Ltd.

“We are pleased to enter into this MOU with Lion Group and explore the potential for a strategic combination,” said Bin Yang, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Aquila Hash.

“Aquila Hash has built a strong foundation in AI Factory development, GPU cloud services, and AI infrastructure operations. As global demand for AI infrastructure continues to accelerate, access to capital, strategic resources, and scalable operating platforms will become increasingly important to supporting the next phase of growth. We believe Lion Group’s public company platform, capital markets expertise, and financing capabilities could create meaningful opportunities to accelerate our expansion, strengthen our ability to execute larger-scale AI infrastructure projects, and further advance our vision of building the foundational infrastructure layer for the next generation of artificial intelligence. We look forward to working closely with Lion Group to evaluate the potential strategic benefits and long-term value creation opportunities for both organizations.”

The transaction remains subject to the completion of due diligence, negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The MOU is non-binding (except for certain provisions such as exclusivity, confidentiality, and termination), and there can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be reached or that the proposed acquisition will be consummated.

About Lion Group Holding Ltd.

Lion Group Holding Ltd. (Nasdaq: LGHL) operates an all-in-one, state-of-the-art trading platform that offers a wide spectrum of products and services, including (i) total return swap (TRS) trading, (ii) contract-for-difference (CFD) trading, and (iii) Over-the-counter (OTC) stock options trading. Additional information may be found at http://ir.liongrouphl.com.

About Aquila Hash, Inc.

Aquila Hash is a global AI infrastructure platform company headquartered in the United States, focused on developing and operating AI Factories, GPU cloud platforms, and AI native services. Through its integrated ecosystem of data center capacity, power infrastructure, hardware supply chains, and AI platform technologies, the Company enables enterprises to deploy, scale, and optimize AI workloads across global markets.

With end-to-end capabilities spanning infrastructure sourcing, data center deployment, AI cluster integration, operations management, and platform development, Aquila Hash has established a global operating footprint across North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. The Company has supported the development and operation of large-scale AI infrastructure projects and continues to expand its AI cloud and platform businesses to address the rapidly growing demand for AI computing capacity.

Aquila Hash is building the next generation of AI native compute infrastructure, positioning itself as a key enabler of the global AI economy and a foundational infrastructure layer for future AI applications.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Lion’s actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “might” and “continues,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about: Lion’s entry into a memorandum of understanding and its anticipated benefits; the proposed acquisition of Aquila Hash, including the ability to negotiate and execute definitive agreements, the expected timing, structure, and terms of the transaction, and the satisfaction of closing conditions; the expected benefits and synergies of the proposed transaction, including the ability to deliver comprehensive AI solutions globally, accelerate growth in the AI infrastructure sector, and create value for stakeholders; the ability to successfully integrate Aquila Hash’s business, operations, technology, and personnel; expectations regarding the AI infrastructure market and demand for high-performance computing capacity; Lion’s goals and strategies; Lion’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Lion cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Lion cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Lion does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, subject to applicable law. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact our expectations and projections can be found in Lion’s periodic filings with the SEC, including Lion’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Lion’s SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Contacts

Lion Group Holding Ltd.
Tel: +65 8877 3871
Email: [email protected]

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BiomX Provides Update on Defense Technology Portfolio and Growth Strategy

Presentation reflects BiomX’s completed strategic transition and current focus on technologies that identify, analyze, and respond to physical threats

NETANYA, Israel, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BiomX Inc. (NYSE American: PHGE), a company that develops and acquires technologies for defense, security, and first-response markets, today announced that it has posted an updated informational presentation to the Company’s website as part of its completed strategic transition towards the defense sector. The presentation provides an overview of BiomX’s portfolio, operating framework, leadership and advisory team, and growth strategy.

BiomX’s current strategy is built around the growing need for technologies that can identify, analyze, and support faster responses to physical threats across high-consequence settings. The Company’s portfolio currently includes Zorronet, an AI-powered Autonomous Command Center platform, and DFSL, which develops laser-based threat detection and physical security technologies.

“Our new presentation is intended to give stockholders and investors a clear view of BiomX as it exists today, and a sense of how we are working to build the Company from here,” said Michael Oster, Chief Executive Officer of BiomX. “Over the past several months, we have completed a fundamental strategic transition and rebuilt the Company around defense, security, and critical-infrastructure technologies. Our focus now is on building a portfolio that helps identify, analyze, and respond to physical threats more quickly, particularly as UAVs and autonomous systems create new challenges for governments, infrastructure operators, and security teams. We are also focused on implementing our NYSE American compliance plan while building a stronger financial and operating foundation for the Company over time. We have real technology in the field, a clear operating framework, and a leadership and advisory team focused on disciplined execution.”

The updated presentation also highlights BiomX’s leadership and advisory team, which includes experience across defense technology, public markets, operational security, electro-optics, and large-scale security systems. BiomX believes this experience supports the Company’s ability to evaluate, acquire, and advance technologies that address evolving physical security needs.

About BiomX Inc.

BiomX Inc. is a company focused on acquiring and further developing technologies that identify, track, and respond to physical threats across defense, security, critical infrastructure, and first-response sectors. The Company’s portfolio is built around the growing need for earlier and more accurate threat detection, particularly as UAVs and other autonomous systems play a larger role in defense and homeland security.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding BiomX’s ability to regain compliance with the continued listing standards of the NYSE American, the Company’s ability to execute the initiatives set forth in its compliance plan, the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock on the NYSE American during the plan period, and the Company’s business strategy, financial position and strategic opportunities. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “will,” “would,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “objective,” “believe,” “anticipate,” or comparable terminology referencing future events, conditions or circumstances, or the negative of such terms.

Although BiomX believes that it has a reasonable basis for the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, they are based on management’s current beliefs and expectations about future events and circumstances and are subject to risks and uncertainties, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Statements relating to the future performance of BiomX are subject to many factors, including but not limited to the Company’s ability to regain compliance with NYSE American continued listing standards within the applicable plan period, the possibility that NYSE Regulation may initiate delisting proceedings if the Company does not regain compliance or make progress consistent with its compliance plan, the sufficiency of working capital to realize the Company’s business plans and strategic opportunities, the going concern qualification in the Company’s financial statements, the Company’s ability to integrate and further develop acquired technologies, market acceptance and adoption of the Company’s technologies, competitive developments, changes in government and defense spending priorities, regulatory, export-control and geopolitical developments, Israel Innovation Authority restrictions applicable to certain of the Company’s technologies, customer concentration and the Company’s reliance on a limited number of key customer relationships, the Company’s ability to penetrate its intended markets and execute its business strategy, and other risk factors. Risk factors described under “Risk Factors” in BiomX’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, as supplemented by the Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on April 30, 2026, the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 5, 2026, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements in this press release.

You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they were made. BiomX undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date of this press release, except as required by law.

Investor Contact

Yair Ohayon
[email protected]



The AI Boom’s Real Bottleneck Is Power — and One Nasdaq Company Is Reinventing Itself to Solve It

Issued on behalf of LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc.

Having entered into definitive documents to combine with NOMAD, LIXTE is set to become NOMAD Power Solutions — a pure-play deployable-power company — and is funding NOMAD with $6.5 million before the deal even closes.

BOCA RATON, Fla., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — USA News Group News Commentary — Wall Street spent the last two years obsessed with who makes the chips that power artificial intelligence. The smarter money is now asking a more basic question: where will all the electricity come from? AI data centers consume staggering, continuous quantities of power, and the grid that is supposed to feed them cannot expand fast enough to keep up. That gap — between exploding demand and a power system that takes years to build — has become one of the defining bottlenecks of the AI era, and a major investment theme in its own right. One Nasdaq-listed company has now decided to reinvent itself entirely to attack that bottleneck. On June 18, 2026, LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIXT) updated the market on its transformation, having entered into definitive documents to combine with NOMAD, into a pure-play deployable-power company.

Key Takeaways

  • A definitive deal that redefines the company: LIXTE has entered into definitive documents to combine with NOMAD Transportable Power Systems and will rename itself NOMAD Power Solutions, Inc., trading on Nasdaq under a new ticker, repositioning as a pure-play deployable-power company focused on the AI-driven power crunch.
  • Capital deployed before closing: The company will loan NOMAD $6.5 million ahead of the anticipated close — expected on or about July 1, 2026 — to fund long-lead components and working capital as NOMAD scales to meet its order book.
  • A real operating business: NOMAD describes itself as a market leader in deployable, utility-grade battery energy storage systems (BESS) and the first to bring a mobile, utility-grade 1 MW BESS to market, serving utilities, industrial users, and data centers.
  • Strong disclosed momentum: NOMAD reported revenue growth of roughly 175% in 2025 with about 135% more projected for 2026, approximately 75% inbound sales, and more than 30 active opportunities across North America.
  • Early-stage reality: The deal has not yet closed, and the combined company will be a small player competing against far larger, better-capitalized energy names — a high-potential, high-uncertainty transformation.



A Decisive Reinvention, Not a Diversification


The most important thing to understand about this story is that it is a clean break, not a hedge. By entering into definitive documents to combine with NOMAD Transportable Power Systems — and renaming itself NOMAD Power Solutions, Inc. — LIXTE is reconstituting itself entirely around that operating business. The company has framed the new identity around a “singular focus” on solving the power-availability constraint facing utilities, industrial operators, and the data center market. In plain terms: going forward, this is a power-infrastructure company, full stop, and the investment thesis is the AI-driven demand for reliable, rapidly deployable electricity.

Management is backing that reinvention with capital before the ink is even dry. Rather than wait for the transaction to close, the company will loan NOMAD $6.5 million now — funding the procurement of long-lead components against NOMAD’s order pipeline and supporting working capital as it scales manufacturing. Deploying money ahead of a close is unusual, and it is meant to send a message: management sees demand it does not want to leave unfilled, even for a few weeks. “Putting capital to work now, ahead of closing, reflects our conviction in NOMAD’s platform and attempting to fulfill the demand we are seeing,” said Geordan Pursglove, the company’s chief executive. “This loan allows NOMAD to keep pace with its order book and continue scaling without delay as we move toward completing the transaction.”

Why Power — Not Chips — Is the AI Bottleneck

The logic behind the pivot rests on a problem that has moved to the center of the energy and technology worlds. Training and running large AI models requires enormous, uninterrupted, high-quality power, and the data centers springing up to meet that need are straining electricity grids across multiple regions. The catch is that you cannot simply will new power into existence: building permanent generation and grid infrastructure means navigating land-use entitlements, environmental reviews, local opposition, and interconnection queues that can stretch for years. By the company’s framing, roughly 2.3 terawatts of generation and storage capacity is currently waiting in U.S. interconnection queues — a staggering backlog that captures the mismatch between how fast demand is growing and how slowly fixed power assets come online.

That mismatch is the entire opportunity. If permanent power cannot be built fast enough where it is needed, the next best thing is power that can be moved and switched on quickly — and that is precisely the gap deployable storage is designed to fill. “The acceleration in demand from AI infrastructure and data center customers confirms that deployable, utility-grade storage is becoming an essential layer of the modern grid,” said John Travaglini, chief executive of NOMAD. For data-center operators facing the choice between waiting years for grid power or finding another way, a solution that delivers reliable megawatts in a fraction of the time is not a luxury — it is a lifeline.

What NOMAD Actually Does

NOMAD Transportable Power Systems, based in Waterbury, Vermont, has spent roughly six years building the answer to that problem. The company describes itself as a market leader in deployable, utility-grade battery energy storage systems — BESS — and says it was the first to bring a mobile, utility-grade 1 megawatt BESS to market. The key word is mobile. Many companies build stationary battery storage; NOMAD’s differentiator is that its megawatt-scale platforms are utility-tested, validated to the demanding UL 9540 safety standard, and yet can be transported and deployed in real time — delivered to a site, connected, and producing power on timelines fixed installations cannot match.

Because NOMAD’s systems are deployed as equipment rather than permanent infrastructure, they can often sidestep the permitting and interconnection bottlenecks that strangle traditional power projects, while still meeting the standards utilities demand. The platform already serves investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, government agencies, critical-infrastructure providers, and large industrial energy users — through equipment sales, rentals, and an Energy-as-a-Service model. In data center environments, where even a momentary lapse in power quality can crash a mission-critical AI workload, the combination of utility-grade reliability, near-instantaneous response, and rapid mobile deployment is, in NOMAD’s telling, exactly what the moment demands.

The Numbers Behind the Bet

The pre-closing loan looks far more rational once the growth profile comes into view. According to figures disclosed by the company, NOMAD’s revenue grew approximately 175% year-over-year in 2025, with management projecting roughly 135% additional growth in 2026. Strikingly for a young hardware company, approximately 75% of its sales activity is inbound — customers approaching NOMAD rather than the reverse — and it reports more than 30 active utility, infrastructure, and strategic customer opportunities across North America. Those are the hallmarks of a business racing to keep up with demand rather than working to create it, and they help explain why management is willing to fund the company before formally owning it. Long-lead components — the parts that take months to procure — are precisely what can bottleneck a scaling hardware manufacturer, and funding them early is a bid to keep production moving without interruption.

The Companies It Will Be Measured Against

Once the transaction closes, NOMAD Power Solutions will be judged against a fast-moving group of energy-storage and on-site-power companies that have become some of the most closely watched names in the AI-infrastructure trade. A few help frame both the scale of the opportunity and the competition a newly public power company will face.

Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNC) is the grid-scale storage bellwether. A global leader in utility-scale battery storage, Fluence has become a market favorite as AI-driven demand lifts storage names, with supply agreements tied to hyperscalers and a record multibillion-dollar backlog. It operates at a scale far beyond an emerging deployable-power company, but it validates the core thesis NOMAD is built on: utility-grade storage has become strategic infrastructure for the AI era.

Stem, Inc. (NYSE: STEM) comes at storage from the software and intelligence layer, optimizing how batteries are dispatched and how they earn in energy markets. Stem is a useful reference because deployable storage competes on more than hardware — monitoring, optimization, and service matter — and it illustrates the recurring-revenue dimension layered on top of the batteries themselves.

Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) represents the long-duration, U.S.-manufactured end of the storage spectrum, commercializing zinc-based systems built domestically. A higher-risk, higher-reward name tied to the same demand surge, Eos underscores how investors are funding a range of storage chemistries — and how a domestic, safety-focused approach has become a selling point, echoing NOMAD’s emphasis on utility-grade, validated systems.

Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE: BE) attacks the same availability problem with a different technology — on-site fuel cells that generate power directly at a data center or industrial site, bypassing the grid. A leading name in the “bring your own power” movement, Bloom is a reminder that NOMAD competes not only against other battery makers but against an array of approaches to one goal: getting reliable power to where AI needs it, fast. These companies are referenced to illustrate the sector and do not imply any partnership, endorsement, affiliation, or comparable financial performance; they differ widely in size, technology, and stage, and the new NOMAD Power Solutions will be among the smallest and earliest in its public-company life.

The Risks Behind the Reinvention

The thesis is compelling, but the risks are substantial. Most immediately, the transaction has not yet closed: it is expected to complete on or about July 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and required approvals, and there is no guarantee it will close on that timeline — or at all. The $6.5 million pre-closing loan, while a strong signal of conviction, means capital is being committed to a business the company does not yet own. The renaming, the new ticker, and the entire repositioning hinge on completing the transaction.

Beyond deal risk, investors would be underwriting a profound transformation. The combined company will be a small player competing against far larger, better-capitalized energy-storage and power companies, including the names above. NOMAD’s growth rates are company-disclosed and, for 2026, projected — forward-looking figures that may not materialize. Scaling hardware manufacturing is capital-intensive and operationally demanding, exposed to supply-chain disruptions, component costs, and execution risk. As a company reinvented through this transaction, the new entity will have limited operating history in its reconstituted form and will likely require ongoing access to capital. The company’s own forward-looking disclosures catalogue these and other uncertainties, and they deserve serious weight alongside the appeal of the story.

The Bottom Line

The reinvention of LIXTE into NOMAD Power Solutions is a bold, all-in bet on what may be the defining infrastructure problem of the AI era: not the chips, but the power to run them. The macro backdrop is real and intensifying — AI electricity demand is climbing faster than the grid can expand, and the gap between the two is exactly where deployable, utility-grade power becomes valuable. A company that can roll megawatt-scale storage onto a site and energize it in a fraction of the time a permanent build requires is offering a solution tuned to the moment, and the decision to fund NOMAD before the deal even closes is the clearest possible statement of management’s conviction.

Whether the company can convert that conviction into durable commercial scale remains to be proven, and the execution and financing risks are real. But the question it has reorganized itself around — how to deliver reliable power to the AI economy faster than the grid can — is among the most consequential in the market today. For investors tracking where the AI power crunch is headed, a Nasdaq company reinventing itself, by entering into definitive documents to combine with NOMAD, into a pure-play deployable-power business is a transformation worth following closely.

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[1] LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. — “LIXTE Biotechnology Provides Update on NOMAD Acquisition; Transaction Expected to Close On or About July 1, 2026” (June 18, 2026; primary source for the $6.5M pre-closing loan, July 1 close, renaming to NOMAD Power Solutions, new ticker, CEO Geordan Pursglove and John Travaglini quotes):
https://ir.lixte.com/news-events

[2] LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. — “LIXTE Biotechnology to Acquire NOMAD Transportable Power Systems, the Market Leader in Mobile, Utility-Grade Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)” (GlobeNewswire, June 12, 2026; 100% acquisition, first mobile utility-grade 1 MW BESS, ~175% 2025 / ~135% 2026 revenue growth, ~75% inbound, 30+ opportunities, permitting advantage, ~2.3 TW queues): 
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/06/12/3311039/0/en/lixte-biotechnology-to-acquire-nomad-transportable-power-systems-the-market-leader-in-mobile-utility-grade-battery-energy-storage-systems-bess.html

[3] LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. — SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99.1 (June 12, 2026; UL 9540 / NFPA 855 / IEEE 1547 standards, deployable architecture, transaction structure):
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001335105/000149315226028878/ex99-1.htm

[4] BloombergNEF / Fluence Energy and sector coverage — utility-scale storage market growth and AI-power peer context (Fluence FLNC, Stem STEM, Eos EOSE, Bloom BE): 
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001868941/000110465926056304/flnc-20260331x10q.htm

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Terreno Realty Corporation Acquires Property in Hialeah Gardens, FL for $56.3 Million

Terreno Realty Corporation Acquires Property in Hialeah Gardens, FL for $56.3 Million

BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, acquired an industrial property located in Hialeah Gardens, Florida on June 17, 2026 for a purchase price of approximately $56.3 million.

The property consists of one industrial distribution building containing approximately 98,000 square feet on 16.8 acres. The property is at 10910 NW 144th Street, adjacent to the intersection of Florida’s Turnpike and Okeechobee Road, and provides nine dock-high and six grade-level loading positions and parking for 596 cars. The building is 100% leased to a leading e-commerce firm. The estimated stabilized cap rate is 5.0%.

Estimated stabilized cap rates are calculated as annualized cash basis net operating income stabilized to market occupancy (generally 95%) divided by total acquisition cost. Total acquisition cost includes the initial purchase price, the effects of marking assumed debt to market, buyer’s due diligence and closing costs, estimated near-term capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to achieve stabilization.

Terreno Realty Corporation acquires, owns and operates industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets: New York City/Northern New Jersey, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

Additional information about Terreno Realty Corporation is available on the company’s web site at www.terreno.com.

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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Files Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026

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TOKYO, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE: HMC) has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Honda’s annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed from following web site addresses;

https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000715153/000119312526274991/d116494d20f.htm

https://global.honda/en/investors/library/form20_f.html

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Co-Diagnostics Hosts Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Joint Venture CoMira for Unveiling of Future Automated Manufacturing Line

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Visit has included tour of Utah headquarters and automated manufacturing facilities ahead of planned technology transfer 

SALT LAKE CITY, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) (“Co-Dx” or “the Company”), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, today announced that a delegation from CoMira Diagnostics (“CoMira”), the Company’s joint venture with partners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”), visited Co-Diagnostics’ Salt Lake City headquarters ahead of a planned technology transfer to CoMira. The visit included a tour of the Company’s facilities and unveiling a future automated manufacturing line at a technology and innovation event also attended by state officials, trade representatives, and community leaders.

The week-long visit and yesterday’s unveiling represent the next phase of the Company’s partnership with CoMira, which is designed to bring Co-Dx’s molecular diagnostics platform* and manufacturing capabilities to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The KSA delegation and other dignitaries toured the Company’s future automated PCR test kit manufacturing line, a key component of the planned technology transfer to CoMira, which is expected to enable rapid scaling of diagnostic test production and more efficient deployment of testing solutions to support healthcare needs in KSA and 18 other Middle Eastern and Northern African countries.

“International partnerships like the one we have fostered with CoMira reflect our belief that closing the diagnostics gap requires a collaboration between both leading-edge technology and deep local expertise,” remarked Dwight Egan, Chief Executive Officer of Co-Diagnostics. “This visit is an opportunity to demonstrate what we are building and what we intend to deliver: an integrated platform, a manufacturing capability, and a partnership model that we believe can make meaningful diagnostics more accessible across the region and beyond.”

The Co-Dx PCR platform integrates artificial intelligence and cloud-connected outbreak surveillance capabilities designed to support real-time monitoring of infectious disease trends. These capabilities are expected to be a component of the CoMira partnership and reflect the Company’s broader strategy of deploying automated, AI-enabled diagnostics infrastructure in key international markets.

The delegation event took place on June 17, 2026, and included participation from Utah state officials, trade representatives, and other local leaders, reflecting the significance of the partnership to both the local innovation ecosystem and U.S.-Gulf region economic collaboration.

“This visit has provided our team a direct look at the advanced manufacturing infrastructure that will underpin CoMira’s future operations in the Kingdom,” said Ihssan Rjoob, CEO of CoMira Diagnostics. “Co-Diagnostics has built an automated platform designed for scalable, efficient production, and we are excited to translate that capability into a local manufacturing operation that will complement CoMira’s strengths in serving the healthcare needs of Saudi Arabia and the broader region.”


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Co-Diagnostics, Inc., a Utah corporation, is a molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures and markets state-of-the-art diagnostics technologies. The Company’s technologies are utilized for tests that are designed using the detection and/or analysis of nucleic acid molecules (DNA or RNA). The Company also uses its proprietary technology to design specific tests for its Co-Dx PCR at-home and point-of-care platform (subject to regulatory review and not currently for sale) and to identify genetic markers for use in applications other than infectious disease.

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What’s Charging in Your Garage Could Become a Fire Hazard

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As summer temperatures climb and rechargeable devices become more common, Mercury Insurance shares practical steps to reduce the risk of battery fires in garages and around the home

LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As garages increasingly double as charging stations for e-bikes, scooters, power tools and backup power systems, Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) is encouraging homeowners to understand a growing fire risk that many may not realize is sitting just a few feet from their homes.

Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices consumers rely on every day, but damaged, improperly charged or improperly stored batteries can overheat and ignite, creating fast-moving fires that are difficult to extinguish. During the summer months, higher temperatures and increased use of outdoor equipment can further elevate those risks.

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, lithium-ion batteries are involved in thousands of fires each year nationwide. When these batteries fail, they can experience a chain reaction known as thermal runaway, generating intense heat and flames that can spread rapidly to nearby materials.

“Many homeowners don’t think twice about plugging in an e-bike, power tool or spare battery in the garage overnight,” said Holly Sacks, Director, Portfolio Underwriting and CAT Management at Mercury Insurance. “But as these devices become more common, it’s important to understand how to charge, store and maintain them safely. A few simple precautions can significantly reduce the risk of a fire.”

To help homeowners protect their families and property, Mercury recommends following these five lithium-ion battery safety tips:

  1. Use only manufacturer-approved chargers

    Using an incompatible or off-brand charger can damage a battery, increase heat buildup and create a higher risk of failure. Always follow manufacturer recommendations for charging equipment and replacement batteries.

  2. Avoid charging while you sleep or when you’re away

    Many battery fires occur during charging. Whenever possible, charge devices when someone is home and awake so potential problems can be identified quickly. Unplug devices once charging is complete.

  3. Keep batteries away from extreme heat

    Garages can become significantly hotter during summer months, especially in regions where temperatures regularly climb into the 90s and beyond. Avoid storing batteries in direct sunlight, near windows or next to heat-producing equipment.

  4. Watch for warning signs of battery damage

    A battery that appears swollen, cracked, leaking or unusually hot should be removed from service immediately. Strange odors, discoloration or hissing sounds may also indicate a battery is failing and should be handled with caution.

  5. Store and dispose of batteries properly

    Loose batteries should be stored in a cool, dry location away from flammable materials. Never throw lithium-ion batteries in household trash. Instead, use local recycling or hazardous waste collection programs designed to handle rechargeable batteries safely.

While garages are a common place to charge and store rechargeable devices, homeowners should also be mindful of batteries used throughout the home, including those found in laptops, smartphones, power banks, lawn equipment and backup power systems.

“Technology is a big part of everyday life, homeowners need to think more intentionally about technology-related fire prevention,” Sacks said. “The good news is that battery-related fires are often preventable when people follow basic safety practices and pay attention to warning signs.”

For more information about protecting your home and preparing for seasonal risks, visit the Mercury Insurance Online Resource Center.

About Mercury Insurance

Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) is a multiple-line insurance carrier predominantly offering personal auto, homeowners, renters and commercial insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia, as well as auto insurance in Florida. Mercury writes other lines of insurance in various states, including commercial, business owners and business auto, landlord, home-sharing, ride-hailing and mechanical protection insurance.

Since 1962, Mercury has provided customers with tremendous value for their insurance dollar by pairing ultra-competitive rates with excellent customer service, through more than 4,200 employees and a network of more than 6,340 independent agents in 11 states. Mercury has earned an “A” rating from A.M. Best, as well as “Best Auto Insurance Company” designations from Forbes and Insure.com. For more information visit www.MercuryInsurance.com or follow the company on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.

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