The Children’s Place Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Announces New Long-Term Strategic Priorities

SECAUCUS, N.J., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Children’s Place, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), one of the only pure-play children’s specialty retailers in North America with an omni-channel presence, today announced financial results for the Company’s first fiscal quarter ended May 2, 2026.

Muhammad Umair, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Today, we reported our first quarter results, which provide assurance that our strategies are beginning to take shape as we observed a reduction in the rate of sales declines versus the prior quarter and the same quarter last year, combined with material progress on our transformation efforts in a challenging retail environment. We recognize that our value customer has been impacted by higher gas and grocery prices. As a result, we are committed to clear messaging regarding the strength of our price/value offerings.”

Mr. Umair added, “While keeping our prices stable has narrowed our profit margins, further compounded by product cost headwinds from higher tariffs, we have filed for tariff refund claims amounting to approximately $40 million, which we expect to partially offset margin dilution during this fiscal year, and of which $5.5 million has already been received to date. Consistent with prior disclosures, we have monetized most of these claims at a discounted rate, by selling the future receipt of these funds to a purchaser. This sale has been recorded as a financing arrangement in the short-term debt section of our balance sheet. We did not record a receivable or P&L benefit for these refund claims during the first quarter.”

Mr. Umair continued, “We have added depth to our leadership team by bringing in significant retail expertise to navigate us through the next phase of our transformation journey. Our leaders are working together to move the company forward, and we are excited to announce the four new strategic priorities we are adopting to drive our long-term outlook.”

1) Improve Customer Experience Across All Channels by focusing on the target consumer; providing a strong price/value proposition; delivering compelling and convenient omni-channel experiences; and enhancing store and brand site environments.

2) Strengthen and Elevate the Brand by delivering appealing product that resonates with our customer; building a compelling, consistent brand narrative that drives awareness, consideration and desire; establishing a distinctive, ownable visual and creative identity across every customer touchpoint; and deepening relationships with existing customers by expanding and activating our current customer file.

3) Deliver on Financial Targets through strengthening financial performance by driving topline growth and profitability and improving liquidity; ensuring financial and operating plans are aligned with the business strategy and are executed with operational discipline, optimizing our product assortment and inventory management; and executing transformation initiatives effectively.

4) Organizational Leadership through building leadership capability and bench strength; strengthening decision-making and execution accountability; driving clear, consistent communication; and driving cultural engagement and performance alignment.

Mr. Umair added, “We believe these strategic priorities are critical to move our brand forward, providing a strong foundation for us to refocus on our customer, enhance our brand, and increase our profitability. Execution is now of utmost importance, and we will provide updates on a regular basis as to how we are tracking against these priorities.”

Mr. Umair concluded, “We continue to focus on cost reduction and driving operational efficiencies and have actioned on $45 million of gross annualized benefits toward our goal of $60 million by fiscal year 2027, partially offset by approximately $10 million to $15 million in recurring operating costs. As part of our transformation strategy, we accomplished a significant milestone this quarter by exiting our third-party distribution facility. This logistical shift will simplify our distribution execution, reduce costs in our supply chain, and is expected to yield approximately $10 million in annualized savings towards our target.”

First Quarter 2026 Results

Net sales decreased $26.9 million, or 11.1%, to $215.2 million in the three months ended May 2, 2026, compared to $242.1 million in the three months ended May 3, 2025. The decrease in net sales was driven by a decrease in direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) sales of 10.2% due to lower traffic compared to the prior year period, as we work to stabilize our customer file. Despite this, our DTC business experienced a sequential improvement in sales trends versus the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 of 40 basis points (“bps”) and an improvement in trend versus the prior year of 460 bps. Comparable retail sales in our owned and operated DTC business decreased 8.3% for the quarter. Our consolidated results were also impacted by the planned reduction in shipments in our wholesale channel as we continue to work with our customers to ensure inventories are aligned with demand. While our shipments to this channel were down in the first quarter, retail sales to the end consumer were flat to the prior year.

Gross profit decreased $17.4 million to $53.4 million in the three months ended May 2, 2026, compared to $70.8 million in the three months ended May 3, 2025. Gross margin decreased 440 bps to 24.8% during the three months ended May 2, 2026, compared to 29.2% in the prior year period. The decrease in gross margin was caused primarily by the impact of higher tariff costs on our product (360 bps), higher distribution costs due to a one-time charge to exit our third party distribution facility (170 bps) and a higher penetration of markdown sales and dilutions (140 bps), partially offset by favorable product mix (150 bps) and a reduction in inventory reserves (80 bps). Adjusted gross profit decreased $13.1 million to $57.6 million in the three months ended May 2, 2026, compared to $70.8 million in the three months ended May 3, 2025. Adjusted gross margin decreased 240 bps to 26.8% during the three months ended May 2, 2026, compared to 29.2% in the prior year period.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses were $88.9 million in the three months ended May 2, 2026, up 2.5% compared to $86.7 million in the three months ended May 3, 2025, and deleveraged 550 bps to 41.3% of net sales. The increase was primarily due to an increase in store expenses as we grow the store fleet. Adjusted selling, general, and administrative expenses were $87.4 million in the three months ended May 2, 2026, up 1.0% compared to $86.5 million in the comparable period last year, and deleveraged 490 bps to 40.6% of net sales.

Operating loss was $(42.2) million in the three months ended May 2, 2026, compared to $(24.1) million in the three months ended May 3, 2025 and deleveraged 960 bps to (19.6)% of net sales. Adjusted operating loss was $(36.1) million in the three months ended May 2, 2026, compared to $(24.0) million in the comparable period last year, and deleveraged 690 bps to (16.8)% of net sales.

Net interest expense was $9.7 million in the three months ended May 2, 2026, compared to $8.6 million in the three months ended May 3, 2025. The increase was due to the amortization of financing costs associated with the monetization of our tariff refund claims and income tax receivable claim, partially offset by lower average borrowings and interest rates on our debt facilities.

Provision for income taxes was $1.3 million in the three months ended May 2, 2026 and during the three months ended May 3, 2025.

Net loss was $(53.2) million, or $(2.40) per diluted share, in the three months ended May 2, 2026, compared to $(34.0) million, or $(1.57) per diluted share, in the three months ended May 3, 2025. Adjusted net loss was $(44.3) million, or $(2.00) per diluted share, compared to $(32.8) million, or $(1.52) per diluted share, in the comparable period last year.

Store Update 

The Company opened 1 and closed 2 stores in the three months ended May 2, 2026, and ended the quarter with 497 stores, compared to 495 stores as of May 3, 2025.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of May 2, 2026, the Company had $4.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, $38.0 million in borrowing availability under its revolving credit facility and an additional $40.0 million of availability under the unsecured Commitment Letter provided by Mithaq, representing total liquidity of $82.8 million. The Company had $150.0 million outstanding on its revolving credit facility and has not drawn down on its Mithaq credit facility. Additionally, the Company used $(53.8) million in operating cash flows in the three months ended May 2, 2026, compared to $(43.0) million in the three months ended May 3, 2025.

Inventories were $326.4 million as of May 2, 2026, compared to $422.2 million as of May 3, 2025. These reduced inventory levels were a result of improved inventory management as the Company continues to align its inventory levels with anticipated demand, and better balance the mix of fashion and basic product.

Non-GAAP Reconciliation

The Company’s results are reported in this press release on a GAAP and as adjusted, non-GAAP basis. Adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share, adjusted gross profit, adjusted selling, general, and administrative expenses, and adjusted operating income (loss) are non-GAAP measures, and are not intended to replace GAAP financial information, and may be different from non-GAAP measures reported by other companies. The Company believes the income and expense items excluded as non-GAAP adjustments are not reflective of the performance of its core business, and that providing this supplemental disclosure to investors will facilitate comparisons of the past and present performance of its core business.

Please refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information to GAAP” later in this press release, which sets forth the non-GAAP operating adjustments for the 13-week periods ended May 2, 2026 and May 3, 2025.

About The Children’s Place

The Children’s Place is one of the only pure-play children’s specialty retailers in North America with an omni-channel presence. Its global retail and wholesale network includes two digital storefronts, 497 stores in North America, wholesale marketplaces and distribution in 13 countries through nine international franchise and wholesale partners. The Children’s Place designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells fashionable, high-quality, head-to-toe outfits predominantly at value prices, primarily under its proprietary brands: “The Children’s Place” and “Gymboree”. For more information, visit: www.childrensplace.com and www.gymboree.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains or may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to statements relating to the Company’s strategic initiatives and results of operations, including adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share. Forward-looking statements typically are identified by use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “plan,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe” and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently.

These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and performance to differ materially.

Some of these risks and uncertainties are described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the “Part I, Item1A. Risk Factors” section of its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026.

Included among the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and performance to differ materially are the risk that the Company will be unable to achieve operating results at levels sufficient to fund and/or finance the Company’s current level of operations and repayment of indebtedness, the risk that changes in trade policy and tariff regimes, including newly imposed U.S. tariffs and any responsive non-U.S. tariffs, may impact the Company’s international manufacturing and operations or customers’ discretionary spending habits, the risk that the Company will be unsuccessful in gauging fashion trends and changing consumer preferences, the risks resulting from the highly competitive nature of the Company’s business and its dependence on consumer spending patterns, which may be affected by changes in economic conditions (including inflation), the risk that changes in the Company’s plans and strategies with respect to pricing, capital allocation, capital structure, investor communications and/or operations may have a negative effect on the Company’s business, the risk that the Company’s strategic initiatives to increase sales and margin, improve operational efficiencies, enhance operating controls, decentralize operational authority and reshape the Company’s culture are delayed or do not result in anticipated improvements, the risk of delays, interruptions, disruptions and higher costs in the Company’s global supply chain, including resulting from disease outbreaks, foreign sources of supply in less developed countries, more politically unstable countries, or countries where vendors fail to comply with industry standards or ethical business practices, including the use of forced, indentured or child labor, the risk that the cost of raw materials or energy prices will increase beyond current expectations or that the Company is unable to offset cost increases through value engineering or price increases, various types of litigation, including class action litigation brought under securities, consumer protection, employment, and privacy and information security laws and regulations, risks related to the existence of a controlling stockholder, and the uncertainty of weather patterns, as well as other risks discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC from time to time.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Contact: Investor Relations (201) 558-2400 ext. 14500

 
THE CHILDREN’S PLACE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
  First Quarter Ended
  May 2,

2026
  May 3,

2025
       
Net sales $ 215,225     $ 242,125  
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)   161,874       171,342  
Gross profit   53,351       70,783  
Selling, general and administrative expenses   88,864       86,670  
Depreciation and amortization   6,666       8,230  
Operating loss   (42,179 )     (24,117 )
Related party interest expense   (1,942 )     (1,871 )
Other interest expense, net   (7,748 )     (6,691 )
Loss before provision for income taxes   (51,869 )     (32,679 )
Provision for income taxes   1,322       1,344  
Net loss $ (53,191 )   $ (34,023 )
       
       
Loss per common share      
Basic $ (2.40 )   $ (1.57 )
Diluted $ (2.40 )   $ (1.57 )
       
Weighted average common shares outstanding      
Basic   22,209       21,629  
Diluted   22,209       21,629  

 
THE CHILDREN’S PLACE, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO GAAP
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
  First Quarter Ended
  May 2,

2026
  May 3,

2025
       
Net loss $ (53,191 )   $ (34,023 )
       
Non-GAAP adjustments:      
Exit from third-party distribution facility   4,620        
Financing charges on monetization of tariff refund claims   2,064        
Restructuring costs   1,438       934  
Financing charges on monetization of income tax receivable claim   728        
Loss on extinguishment of debt         1,039  
Reversal of legal settlement accrual         (796 )
Aggregate impact of non-GAAP adjustments   8,850       1,177  
Income tax effect (1)          
Net impact of non-GAAP adjustments   8,850       1,177  
       
Adjusted net loss $ (44,341 )   $ (32,846 )
       
GAAP net loss per common share $ (2.40 )   $ (1.57 )
       
Adjusted net loss per common share $ (2.00 )   $ (1.52 )
       
% of Net Sales (GAAP) (24.7 )%   (14.1 )%
% of Net Sales (As adjusted) (20.6 )%   (13.6 )%

(1) The tax effects of the non-GAAP items are calculated based on the statutory rate of the jurisdiction in which the discrete item resides, adjusted for the impact of any valuation allowance.

 
THE CHILDREN’S PLACE, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO GAAP
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
  First Quarter Ended
  May 2,

2026
  May 3,

2025
       
Operating loss $ (42,179 )   $ (24,117 )
       
Non-GAAP adjustments:      
Exit from third-party distribution facility   4,620        
Restructuring costs   1,438       934  
Reversal of legal settlement accrual         (796 )
Aggregate impact of non-GAAP adjustments   6,058       138  
       
Adjusted operating loss $ (36,121 )   $ (23,979 )
       
% of Net Sales (GAAP) (19.6 )%   (10.0 )%
% of Net Sales (As adjusted) (16.8 )%   (9.9 )%

 
THE CHILDREN’S PLACE, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO GAAP
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
  First Quarter Ended
  May 2,

2026
  May 3,

2025
       
Gross profit $ 53,351     $ 70,783  
       
Non-GAAP adjustments:      
Exit from third-party distribution facility   4,291        
Aggregate impact of non-GAAP adjustments   4,291        
       
Adjusted gross profit $ 57,642     $ 70,783  
       
% of Net Sales (GAAP)   24.8 %     29.2 %
% of Net Sales (As adjusted)   26.8 %     29.2 %

  First Quarter Ended
  May 2,

2026
  May 3,

2025
       
Selling, general and administrative expenses $ 88,864     $ 86,670  
       
Non-GAAP adjustments:      
Restructuring costs   (1,438 )     (934 )
Reversal of legal settlement accrual         796  
Aggregate impact of non-GAAP adjustments   (1,438 )     (138 )
       
Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses $ 87,426     $ 86,532  
       
% of Net Sales (GAAP)   41.3 %     35.8 %
% of Net Sales (As adjusted)   40.6 %     35.7 %

           
THE CHILDREN’S PLACE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)



           
  May 2,

2026


  January 31

2026*


  May 3,

2025


Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,781     $ 5,489     $ 5,694
Accounts receivable   30,403       25,967       41,337
Inventories   326,378       325,100       422,204
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   41,670       41,441       31,374
Total current assets   403,232       397,997       500,609
           
Property and equipment, net   81,465       81,658       92,094
Right-of-use assets   218,835       164,495       166,008
Tradenames, net   13,000       13,000       13,000
Other assets   12,644       13,149       7,891
Total assets $ 729,176     $ 670,299     $ 779,602
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit):          
Revolving loan $ 149,958     $ 131,078     $ 258,623
Accounts payable   102,035       108,481       131,392
Current portion of operating lease liabilities   66,234       57,236       66,522
Short-term debt   44,382            
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   89,774       91,094       87,072
Total current liabilities   452,383       387,889       543,609
           
Long-term debt   97,678       97,588      
Related party long-term debt   107,724       107,554       107,010
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities   167,875       120,410       112,667
Other long-term liabilities   10,749       11,041       14,901
Total liabilities   836,409       724,482       778,187
           
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)   (107,233 )     (54,183 )     1,415
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) $ 729,176     $ 670,299     $ 779,602

* Derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026.

   
THE CHILDREN’S PLACE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
   
  First Quarter Ended
  May 2,

2026
  May 3,

2025
       
Net loss $ (53,191 )   $ (34,023 )
Non-cash adjustments   25,155       29,216  
Working capital   (25,730 )     (38,151 )
Net cash used in operating activities   (53,766 )     (42,958 )
       
Net cash used in investing activities   (8,034 )     (3,413 )
       
Net cash provided by financing activities   60,439       42,298  
       
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   653       4,420  
       
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (708 )     347  
       
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   5,489       5,347  
       
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 4,781     $ 5,694  



Freedom Holding Corp. Announces That It Has Launched an Offering of Its Common Stock

Freedom Holding Corp. Announces That It Has Launched an Offering of Its Common Stock

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Freedom Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FRHC), an international financial technology group, today announced that it has launched an offering of its common stock for aggregate amount of up to US$300 million, with bookbuilding commencing in the week of June 15, 2026. The price per share of common stock offered in the offering as determined by the Company is US$126.35. The offering would be conducted outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”). There can be no assurance that the offering will be completed.

This announcement is not and does not form part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities in the United States. The securities to be offered in the offering mentioned above will not be or have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States (or to a U.S. person) absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Hedging transactions involving the securities may not be conducted unless in compliance with the Securities Act.

This announcement includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can generally identify these statements by the use of words like “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “potential”, “intend”, “target”, “future”, and variations of these words or comparable words. These statements include statements relating to FRHC’s offering mentioned above, including terms of the offering. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations or beliefs, and are subject to changes in circumstances as well as a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks include risks relating to the offering mentioned above, including that such an offering does not proceed or if it does proceed, the ultimate results of such an offering. Except as required by law, FRHC undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Skillsoft Announces New Employee Inducement Grant Under NYSE Rule 303A.08

Skillsoft Announces New Employee Inducement Grant Under NYSE Rule 303A.08

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Skillsoft Corp. (NYSE: SKIL) (“Skillsoft” or the “Company”), a leading AI-native skills management platform, today announced that on June 12, 2026, the Talent and Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of Skillsoft’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) made a grant of 150,000 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock to Ronald Kisling. The grant of RSUs was offered as a material inducement to Mr. Kisling’s hiring as Chief Financial Officer on May 19, 2026, and was made under Skillsoft’s 2024 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan, as amended (the “Inducement Plan”). Half (50%) of such RSUs vest ratably over four years; and the remaining 50% are performance-based RSUs, with vesting ranging from 0% to 200% of the target amount granted (up to 150,000 shares at 200%) on June 1, 2029, based on the achievement of specified annual bookings growth targets established by the Board of Directors and certified by the Committee, in each case, subject to Mr. Kisling’s continued employment with the Company through the vesting date.

The awards were granted in reliance on the employment inducement exemption under the NYSE’s Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08, which requires public announcement of inducement awards. The Company is issuing this press release pursuant to Rule 303A.08.

About Skillsoft

Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) is a global leader in skills management for the human + AI era. The AI-native Skillsoft platform gives a clear view of workforce capability, closes critical skill gaps, and proves the impact of skills on business outcomes. With Skillsoft, organizations can build AI-ready teams, lower the cost and time of workforce development, and reduce execution risk as work continues to change. Thousands of organizations worldwide trust Skillsoft to power workforce readiness. Learn more at skillsoft.com.

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Liberty All-Star® Equity Fund Announces New Portfolio Manager

Liberty All-Star® Equity Fund Announces New Portfolio Manager

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Board of Trustees of Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA) has appointed Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) as one of the Fund’s five investment managers effective June 15, 2026 replacing Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP.

The investment team at Loomis Sayles, led by Aziz Hamzaogullari, CFA, practices a large capitalization growth investment style which seeks to invest in high-quality businesses with sustainable competitive advantages and profitable growth when they trade at a significant discount to intrinsic value. Liberty All-Star Equity Fund’s other managers are Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, Fiduciary Management, Inc., Pzena Investment Management, LLC and TCW Investment Management Company.

The Fund does not continuously issue shares and trades in the secondary market, investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market’s value. The Fund’s shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol USA. ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment advisor of the Fund, a multi-managed, closed-end investment company with more than $2.0 billion in net assets as of June 11, 2026.

Past performance cannot predict future results.

An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal.

Secondary market support provided to the Fund by ALPS Fund Services, Inc.’s affiliate ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a FINRA Member.

ALPS Fund Services, Inc., ALPS Advisors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. are affiliated entities.

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VistaShares BitBonds™ 5 Yr Enhanced Weekly Option Income ETF (BTYB) to Close

NEW YORK, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VistaShares and Tidal Financial Group announce the planned closure and liquidation of the VistaShares BitBonds™ 5 Yr Enhanced Weekly Option Income ETF (NYSE: BTYB) (the “Fund”).

The fund will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the close of regular trading on Monday, June 29, 2026 (the “Closing Date”). After this date, BTYB shares will no longer trade on an exchange.

Shareholders may sell their shares on the exchange prior to the Closing Date through their brokerage accounts, subject to customary brokerage commissions and fees. After June 29, 2026, shares will no longer trade on the NYSE, and there can be no assurance that an active secondary market will exist.

The fund will liquidate its portfolio on or before Thursday, July 2, 2026 (the “Liquidation Date”). As the fund prepares for liquidation, it will increase its cash holdings, which may cause it to deviate from its stated investment objective and strategy.

On or about the Liquidation Date, the fund will distribute its remaining net assets in cash, pro rata, to shareholders of record who have not sold their shares prior to liquidation. This distribution is expected to be a taxable event for shareholders, and investors should consult their tax advisors regarding the tax consequences. The liquidation distribution may include accrued capital gains and dividends. Following the distribution, the fund will be terminated.

About Tidal Financial Group

Formed by ETF industry pioneers and thought leaders, Tidal Investments LLC sets out to revolutionize the way ETFs have historically been developed, launched, marketed, and sold. With a focus on growing AUM, Tidal offers a comprehensive suite of services, proprietary tools, and methodologies designed to bring lasting ideas to market. Tidal is an advocate for ETF innovation and is committed to providing issuers with the intelligence and tools needed to efficiently and effectively launch ETFs and optimize growth potential in a highly competitive space. Visit www.tidalfinancialgroup.com for more information.



Bitmine Immersion Technologies Announces Initial Dividends and NYSE Listing for Series A Preferred Stock

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  • Bitmine’s Board of Directors declares initial cash dividends on the Company’s 9.50% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock
  • Series A Preferred Stock approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BMNP” with trading expected to commence on Tuesday, June 16, 2026

NORWALK, Conn., June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — (NYSE: BMNR) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (“Bitmine” or the “Company“) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the initial cash dividends on the Company’s 9.50% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 09175D 200) (the “Series A Preferred Stock“).

Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BMNR)

The initial dividend, which represents accumulated regular dividends from the initial issue date of June 10, 2026, will be payable in cash in accordance with the terms of the Certificate of Designations governing the Series A Preferred Stock. The initial dividend of $0.316667 per share will be paid on June 22, 2026 to holders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock as of the close of business on June 12, 2026.

The Company further announced that the Board of Directors also declared the second weekly cash dividend of $0.105556 per share on the Series A Preferred Stock, which will be paid on June 26, 2026 to holders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock as of the close of business on June 16, 2026.

The Company also announced that the Series A Preferred Stock has been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange and will begin trading on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 under the ticker symbol “BMNP”. Equiniti Trust Company, LLC serves as the transfer agent, registrar and paying agent for the Series A Preferred Stock.

About Bitmine
Bitmine (NYSE: BMNR) is a Bitcoin miner with operations in the US. The company is deploying its excess capital to be the leading Ethereum Treasury company in the world, implementing an innovative digital asset strategy for institutional investors and public market participants. Guided by its philosophy of “the alchemy of 5%,” the Company is committed to ETH as its primary treasury reserve asset, leveraging native protocol-level activities including staking and decentralized finance mechanisms. The Company launched MAVAN (Made-in America VAlidator Network), a dedicated staking infrastructure for Bitmine assets, in 2026.

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This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as “expects,” “projects,” “projected,” “intends,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” and similar expressions. This document specifically contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s dividend payments on the Series A Preferred Stock, the listing and commencement of trading of the Series A Preferred Stock on the New York Stock Exchange, and the Company’s digital asset accumulation strategy and staking operations. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: Bitmine’s ability to finance its current business, Ethereum treasury operations, and proposed future business; market conditions affecting the trading price of the Company’s common stock and Series A Preferred Stock; regulatory developments affecting digital assets, including the ultimate enactment and implementation of pending legislation and SEC initiatives; the volatility and unpredictability of digital asset prices; the performance, reliability, and security of the Company’s staking operations; and the future value of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Actual future performance outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond Bitmine’s control, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of Bitmine’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on November 21, 2025, as well as all other SEC filings, as amended or updated from time to time. Copies of Bitmine’s filings with the SEC are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Bitmine undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

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M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp. Announces Cancellation of Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to Approve Business Combination

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NEW YORK, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp. (Nasdaq: MBAV) (the “Company“), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that it has cancelled its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting“) to consider and vote on the previously announced proposed business combination (the “Business Combination“) between the Company and ReserveOne, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ReserveOne“).

The Meeting, which was originally scheduled to be held on June 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and which was later postponed to June 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, has been cancelled by the Company’s board of directors and will not occur. The Company has cancelled the meeting due to its entry into a Mutual Termination Agreement (the “Termination Agreement“) between the Company and ReserveOne, Inc., (“ReserveOne“) pursuant to which the parties agreed to mutually terminate the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of July 7, 2025 (the “BCA“) by and among (i) the Company, (ii) ReserveOne, (iii) ReserveOne Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ReserveOne (“Pubco“), (iv) R1 SPAC Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco, and (v) R1 Company Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco, pursuant to Section 7.1(a) of the BCA (other than certain customary limited provisions that survive the termination pursuant to the terms of the BCA), effective June 12, 2026.

Since the announcement of the proposed merger between ReserveOne and the Company in July 2025, market conditions impacting the digital asset sector have changed significantly. Following careful consideration of current market dynamics and feedback from investors and other stakeholders, ReserveOne, Inc. and the Company have mutually agreed to terminate the BCA.

In connection with the termination of the Business Combination and the BCA, the Company is entering into various agreements described below in order provide the Company with additional time to identify and complete a business combination as well as funding for working capital and payment of certain liabilities.

Mutual Termination Agreement

On June 12, 2026, the Company and ReserveOne entered into the Termination Agreement, pursuant to which the parties agreed to mutually terminate the BCA, pursuant to Section 7.1(a) of the BCA (other than certain customary limited provisions that survive the termination pursuant to the terms of the BCA) effective June 12, 2026. By virtue of the termination of the BCA, each of the Equity PIPE Subscription Agreements, the Convertible Notes Subscription Agreements and the Sponsor Support Agreement (each as defined in the BCA) (the Equity PIPE Subscription Agreements and the Convertible Notes Subscription Agreements, together the “Subscription Agreements“) terminated in accordance with their respective terms.

Securities Purchase Agreement

On June 12, 2026, the Company entered into Securities Purchase Agreements (collectively, the “Securities Purchase Agreements“) with MI7 Sponsor, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and the sponsor of the Company (the “Sponsor“), ReserveOne, Pubco and certain investors (collectively, the “Investors“) named therein. Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreements, upon the effectiveness of the Amendments (as defined below), among other things, the Sponsor has agreed to sell, and the Investors have agreed to purchase up to an aggregate of 4,279,279 Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company (the “Class A Shares,”) issuable upon the conversion of the Sponsor’s Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 (the “Class B Shares“), which pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreements, the Sponsor has agreed to convert to Class A Shares and which the parties have agreed to continue to treat as “Founder Shares” as described in the Securities Purchase Agreements. The Investors will purchase these Class A Shares for a price per share equal to $3.33 (such purchased shares, the “Transferred Shares“) resulting in aggregate gross proceeds to the Sponsor of $14,250,000. Each of the Investors has deposited an amount equal to the purchase price for the Transferred Shares it agreed to purchase into an escrow account with funds to be released upon the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Securities Purchase Agreements (the “Transaction“).

Contemporaneously with the execution of the Securities Purchase Agreements:

  • the Company and ReserveOne entered into the Termination Agreement;
  • the Company and the Investors entered into Joinder Agreements (the “Transferred Shares Registration Rights Joinders“) to that certain Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2024, by and among the Company, the Sponsor and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. (the “Registration Rights Agreement“), pursuant to which, among other things, (i) the Transferred Shares will be “Registrable Securities” as such term is defined in the Registration Rights Agreement; and (ii) upon the transfer of the Transferred Shares to the Investors, each Investor will join in, and agree to become a party to and be bound by and subject to, certain provisions of the Registration Rights Agreement with respect to the Transferred Shares; and
  • the Company, the Sponsor and the Investors entered into Joinder Agreements (the “Transferred Shares Letter Agreement Joinders“) to that certain Letter Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2024 (the “Letter Agreement“), pursuant to which, among other things, upon the transfer of the Transferred Shares to the Investors, each Investor will join in, and agree to become a party to and be bound by and subject to, the provisions set forth in Sections 1, 2, 6, 7, 11, and 13 through 20 of the Letter Agreement applicable to the Sponsor as such terms relate to the transfer of the Transferred Shares.

The closing of the Transaction shall take place upon the effective date of certain contemplated amendments to the Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (the “Articles“) (as discussed below), subject to the closing conditions, that (i) the Termination Agreement continues to be in full force and effect and has not been rescinded, withdrawn, or otherwise become ineffective, and (ii) the termination of the Subscription Agreements continues to be in full force and effect and has not been rescinded, withdrawn, or otherwise become ineffective.

The Securities Purchase Agreements contain mutual releases by the Company, the Sponsor, ReserveOne and Pubco, on the one hand, and the Investors, on the other hand, for all claims known and unknown, arising out of or in connection with (i) the Subscription Agreements, (ii) the BCA, and (iii) the termination of any of the foregoing. If the transactions contemplated by the Securities Purchase Agreements have not closed on or before August 2, 2026, the Investors may terminate their respective Securities Purchase Agreements and receive a return of their funds held in escrow, in accordance with the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreements.

Contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of the Securities Purchase Agreements, ReserveOne, Pubco and the Company requested the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC“) consent to withdraw the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-279951) declared effective by the SEC on May 13, 2026.

A portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the Transferred Shares is expected to be used by the Sponsor to make one or more loans to the Company up to an aggregate of $4,000,000 for purposes of paying “Covered Expenses” (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreements), which consist of accrued expenses of the Company that are due and payable by the Company as of the closing of the Transaction.

Shareholder Meeting

The Company intends, as promptly as practicable after the execution of the Securities Purchase Agreements, to prepare and file with the SEC a proxy statement for the purpose of soliciting proxies from the Company’s shareholders to approve, at an extraordinary general meeting of the Company’s shareholders (the “Shareholder Meeting“), amendments to its Articles, to, among other things: (i) extend the date by which the Company must consummate an initial business combination by 12 months (from August 2, 2026 to August 2, 2027); (ii) permit the Company, following the effective date of the amendments after all redemptions pursuant to the exercise of redemption rights arising in connection with the amendments have been settled, to withdraw up to an aggregate amount of interest earned on the funds held in the Company’s trust account in an amount equal to $0.10 for each Class A Share issued in the Company’s initial public offering that is not redeemed and remains outstanding immediately following the effective date of the amendments, of which (a) $1,000,000 will be used to fund working capital and pay certain ordinary course expenses of the Company and (b) any amounts in excess of such $1,000,000 will be used to pay Covered Expenses; (iii) change the Company’s legal name to Velos Acquisition I Corp.; (iv) remove Article 49.12 (the fairness opinion requirement) from the Articles in its entirety; and (v) such other modifications to the Articles as may be necessary to give effect to amendments (i) – (iv) (such amendments to the Articles, the “Amendments” and such proposals to be presented at the Shareholder Meeting, the “Amendment Proposals“).

Voting and Non-Redemption Agreements

On June 12, 2026, the Company, the Sponsor, ReserveOne and Pubco entered into Voting Support and Non-Redemption Agreements (the “Voting and Non-Redemption Agreements“) with certain investors (such investors entering the Voting and Non-Redemption Agreements, collectively, the “Voting and Non-Redemption Shareholders“) pursuant to which the Voting and Non-Redemption Shareholders have agreed not to redeem up to an aggregate of 16,000,000 Class A Shares in connection with the Shareholder Meeting. Pursuant to the Voting and Non-Redemption Agreements, the Voting and Non-Redemption Shareholders have agreed to vote in favor of the Amendment Proposals. The Voting and Non-Redemption Agreements provide that the Sponsor will transfer up to an aggregate of approximately 8,000,000 private placement warrants (the “Private Placement Warrants“) held by the Sponsor to the Voting and Non-Redemption Shareholders in consideration for the Voting and Non-Redemption Shareholders’ agreement to hold and not redeem their Class A Shares in connection with the Shareholder Meeting.

Contemporaneously with the execution of the Voting and Non-Redemption Agreements:

  • the Company and ReserveOne entered into the Termination Agreement;
  • the Company and the Voting and Non-Redemption Shareholders entered into Joinder Agreements (the “Private Placement Registration Rights Joinders“) to the Registration Rights Agreement, pursuant to which, among other things, (i) the transferred Private Placement Warrants will be “Registrable Securities” as such term is defined in the Registration Rights Agreement; and (ii) upon the transfer of the Private Placement Warrants to the Voting and Non-Redemption Shareholders, each Voting and Non-Redemption Shareholder will join in, and agree to become a party to and be bound by and subject to, certain provisions of the Registration Rights Agreement with respect to the Private Placement Warrants; and
  • the Company, the Sponsor and the Voting and Non-Redemption Shareholders entered into Joinder Agreements (the “Private Placement Letter Agreement Joinders“) to the Letter Agreement, pursuant to which, among other things, upon the transfer of the Private Placement Warrants to the Voting and Non-Redemption Shareholders, each Voting and Non-Redemption Shareholder will join in, and agree to become a party to and be bound by and subject to, the provisions set forth in Section 7 of the Letter Agreement applicable to the Sponsor as such terms relate to the transfer of the Private Placement Warrants.

The Voting and Non-Redemption Agreements contain mutual releases by the Company, the Sponsor, ReserveOne and Pubco, on the one hand, and the Voting and Non-Redemption Shareholders, on the other hand, for all claims known and unknown, arising out of or in connection with the Equity PIPE Subscription Agreements and/or the Convertible Notes Subscription Agreements.

Voting Agreements

On June 12, 2026, the Company, the Sponsor, ReserveOne and Pubco entered into Voting Support Agreements (the “Voting Agreements“) with certain unaffiliated third parties (collectively, the “Voting Shareholders“) pursuant to which the Voting Shareholders agreed to vote in favor of the Amendment Proposals.

About M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp.

M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp. (NASDAQ: MBAVU, MBAV, MBAVW) is a special purpose acquisition company formed to identify and partner with companies undergoing transformational growth, with a focus on innovative platforms in the digital, energy, and infrastructure sectors. It is sponsored by MI7 Sponsor, LLC, an affiliate of CC Capital, which also owns ReserveOne.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements herein and the documents incorporated herein by reference may constitute “forward-looking statements”, which statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties.

Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the termination of the BCA; the ability of the Company to enter into an alternative business combination transaction; expectations concerning the Securities Purchase Agreements, the Transferred Shares Registration Rights Joinders, the Transferred Shares Letter Agreement Joinders, the Voting and Non-Redemption Agreements, the Private Placement Registration Rights Joinders, the Private Placement Letter Agreement Joinders and the Voting Agreements (the “Alternative Agreements“) and the transactions and activities contemplated thereunder; plans and expectations related to the Shareholder Meeting; the approval by the Company’s shareholders of the Amendment Proposals, and the Amendments; and the Company’s, ReserveOne’s and Pubco’s expectations, intentions, strategies, assumptions or beliefs about future events, results at operations or performance or that do not solely relate to historical or current facts.

These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “potential,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as of the time they are made and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence, which could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and assumptions, include, but are not limited to: (i) the failure by the parties to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Alternative Agreements; (ii) the risk that the Amendment Proposals are not approved by the Company’s shareholders; (iii) the risk that the Company may not be able to complete an alternative business combination transaction in a timely manner, or at all; (iv) risks related to the Company’s anticipated business plans and strategies to implement an alternative business combination; (v) the outcome of any potential legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company; (vi) the failure of the Company to maintain the listing of its securities on any stock exchange on which its securities trade; (vii) costs related to the Alternative Agreements or an alternative business combination; (viii) changes in business, market, financial, political and regulatory conditions, including as a result of wars, political violence, global pandemics, trade and monetary policies, or other macroeconomic events; (ix) being considered to be a “shell company” by any stock exchange or by the SEC; and (x) those risk factors discussed in documents of the Company filed, or to be filed, with the SEC.

The foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other documents filed or to be filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC. These filings do or will identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither the Company, ReserveOne or Pubco presently know or currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and except as otherwise required by applicable law, none of the parties or any of their representatives assumes any obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. None of the parties or any of their representatives gives any assurance that any of the Company, ReserveOne or Pubco will achieve its expectations. The inclusion of any statement in this press release does not constitute an admission by ReserveOne, Pubco, the Company or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material.

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T: 212-202-2200
www.m3-brigade.com

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Main Telephone: (203) 658-9400
Email: [email protected]

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Black Hills Corp. Requests Rate Review in Colorado

RAPID CITY, S.D., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its Colorado electric utility has filed a rate review application with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission requesting recovery of the necessary capital infrastructure and operational costs required to deliver safe, reliable electric service to over 102,000 customers in Southern Colorado.

The company is seeking $26.7 million in new annual revenue for recovery of approximately $184 million of critical investments since its last rate review and including additions in 2024 to improve reliability, strengthen the electric grid, and extend the life of key generation infrastructure.

“As we deliver on our responsibility to provide safe and reliable energy to improve the lives and livelihoods of our customers and communities, this request supports our ability to make the required investments to maintain our electric system,” said Linn Evans, president and CEO of Black Hills Corp. “As a result of investments to replace aging infrastructure and enhance our system, our customers in Colorado are experiencing fewer interruptions and less disruption to homes and businesses.”

The request is based on a capital structure of 51.02% equity and 48.98% debt and a return on equity of 10.5%. The company is seeking to implement new rates in the first quarter of 2027.

About Black Hills Corp.

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) is a customer-focused, growth-oriented utility company with a tradition of improving life with energy and a vision to be the energy partner of choice. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, the company serves 1.37 million natural gas and electric utility customers in eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. More information is available at www.blackhillscorp.com.

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Target Announces Voting Results from 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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MINNEAPOLIS, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 10, 2026 (“Annual Meeting”). Shareholders elected all 12 nominees for the board of directors, ratified the appointment of Target’s independent registered public accounting firm, approved the advisory “Say on Pay” management proposal, approved the Amended and Restated Target Corporation 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan, and rejected three shareholder proposals.

The Carideo Group, the independent Inspector of Election, has certified all voting results for the Annual Meeting. The final tabulation indicates that 392,543,988 shares were voted, representing approximately 86.4 percent of Target’s outstanding shares as of the record date.

The final tabulation of votes for each proposal is as follows. Voting percentages may not foot due to rounding.

1.       Shareholders elected each of the following board nominees for a one-year term:


Nominee


Percent For


Percent Against

David P. Abney

97.5

2.5

George S. Barrett

89.9

10.1

Gail K. Boudreaux

97.0

3.0

Stephen B. Bratspies

98.3

1.7

Brian C. Cornell

87.2

12.8

Robert L. Edwards

97.2

2.8

Michael J. Fiddelke

99.1

0.9

John R. Hoke III

98.8

1.2

Christine A. Leahy

88.5

11.5

Monica C. Lozano

95.2

4.8

Derica W. Rice

96.5

3.5

Dmitri L. Stockton

95.5

4.5

2.       Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Target’s independent registered accounting firm for fiscal 2026:

                  Percent

   For          93.5

   Against    6.3

   Abstain    0.2

3.       Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, Target’s executive compensation (“Say on Pay”):

                   Percent

   For           89.0

   Against    11.0

4.       Shareholders approved the Amended and Restated Target Corporation 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan:

                   Percent

   For           95.0

   Against    4.3

   Abstain    0.7

5.       Shareholders did not approve a shareholder proposal requesting a policy requiring the Board Chair to be an independent director:

                   Percent

   For          38.1

   Against    61.4

   Abstain    0.5

6.       Shareholders did not approve a shareholder proposal requesting a report on presence of pesticides in Target’s private label brands:

                   Percent

   For          16.9

   Against    81.6

   Abstain    1.5

7.       Shareholders did not approve a shareholder proposal requesting a report on reducing plastic microfiber shedding:

                   Percent

   For          18.4

   Against    80.3

   Abstain    1.3

About Target


Target Corporation
 (NYSE: TGT) brings together style, design and value to offer a distinct assortment and elevated shopping experience across more than 2,000 U.S. stores and online. Powered by more than 400,000 team members, Target serves millions of families each week and invests in the communities where they live and work to support growth and opportunity for all. 

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BNY Announces Redemption of 582,500 Depositary Shares, Each Representing a 1/100th Interest in a Share of its Series H Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock

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NEW YORK, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY”) (NYSE: BNY), a global financial services company, today announced that it will redeem all outstanding shares of its Series H Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Series H Preferred Stock”) and all of the corresponding depositary shares (“Depositary Shares”), each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series H Preferred Stock. There are currently 5,825 shares of Series H Preferred Stock and 582,500 Depositary Shares outstanding.

BNY

The redemption date for the Series H Preferred Stock and the Depositary Shares will be the dividend payment date on June 20, 2026 (the “Redemption Date”) and payment of the Redemption Payment (as defined below) will be made on June 22, 2026, the first business day following the Redemption Date (the “Payment Date”). The redemption price for the Depositary Shares will equal $1,000 per Depositary Share (equivalent to $100,000 per share of Series H Preferred Stock) (the “Redemption Payment”). The Redemption Payment does not include the dividend payment that will be payable on the Payment Date to holders of record on the record date for such dividend payment. On and after the Redemption Date, the Series H Preferred Stock and the Depositary Shares will no longer be deemed outstanding and dividends in respect of the Series H Preferred Stock represented by the Depositary Shares will no longer accrue.

Simultaneously with the redemption of the Series H Preferred Stock, the outstanding Depositary Shares will be redeemed in accordance with the applicable procedures of The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), for an amount per Depositary Share equal to the Redemption Payment. All Depositary Shares are held in book-entry form through DTC and will be redeemed in accordance with the procedures of DTC.

Computershare Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., jointly, are the depositary (the “Depositary”), and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., is the transfer agent and registrar for the Series H Preferred Stock and the Depositary Shares. The Depositary’s address and telephone number are as follows:

First Class/Registered/Certified
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
Attn: Corporate Actions, BNY Redemption Series H
150 Royall Street, Suite 101
Canton, MA 02021
1-800-546-5141 or 1-781-575-2765

Investors in the Depositary Shares should contact the bank or broker through which they hold a beneficial interest in the Depositary Shares for information about obtaining the Redemption Payment for the Depositary Shares in which they have a beneficial interest.

About BNY

BNY is a global financial services platforms company at the heart of the world’s capital markets. For more than 240 years BNY has partnered alongside clients, using its expertise and platforms to help them operate more efficiently and accelerate growth. Today BNY serves over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly all the top 100 banks globally. BNY supports governments in funding local projects and works with over 90% of the top 100 pension plans to safeguard investments for millions of individuals. As of March 31, 2026, BNY oversees $59.4 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration and $2.1 trillion in assets under management.

BNY is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BNY). Headquartered in New York City, BNY has been named among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators. Additional information is available on www.bny.com. Follow on LinkedIn or visit the BNY Newsroom for the latest company news.

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