NOVAGOLD Announces Date of Its 2026 Virtual Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

  • NOVAGOLD’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held virtually on May 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PDT
  • Shareholders may vote on matters before the Meeting by proxy, join the virtual Meeting and vote, and submit questions either during the webcast or in advance by email
  • Following the Meeting, Chairman Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan and President and CEO Greg Lang will discuss the strategic case for gold and NOVAGOLD’s role within the broader investment thesis, building on Dr. Kaplan’s extensive commentary on gold as a strategic asset. They will also highlight the latest catalysts for the Donlin Gold project — a long-life, federally permitted U.S. asset with scale and extraordinary leverage to gold.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or “the Company”) (NYSE American, TSX: NG) will hold the Company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (4:00 p.m. EDT) (“the Meeting”). On this occasion, Shareholders will be asked to elect Directors for the ensuing year, appoint external auditors and authorize the Board, through the Audit Committee, to set their remuneration, and consider several ordinary resolutions relating to the Company’s equity-based compensation plans, along with advisory votes on executive compensation and the frequency of future advisory votes. Following the Meeting, Chairman Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan will share his views on gold and the broader investment thesis. President and CEO Greg Lang will provide an overview and update of NOVAGOLD’s 2025 achievements and key catalysts expected in 2026.

NOVAGOLD VIRTUAL MEETING AND SHAREHOLDER PARTICIPATION

The Meeting will be held virtually only. Shareholders may cast their vote in advance by proxy and participate from any geographic location. We believe holding the Meeting virtually will enhance Shareholder accessibility and help reduce the carbon footprint of our activities. Please refer to NOVAGOLD’s Management Information Circular dated March 24, 2026, for detailed instructions on voting.

Shareholders may view a live webcast of the Meeting, and registered Shareholders as well as duly appointed proxyholders may submit questions digitally during the Meeting at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/NG2026.

Questions may also be submitted to management and to the Board of Directors prior to the Meeting via email at [email protected]. Shareholders are encouraged to log in to the Meeting 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Please be sure to have the 16-digit control number from your voting materials available when logging in to the Meeting.

Shareholders may contact Kingsdale Advisors, the Company’s strategic advisor, by telephone at 1-866-228-8818 (toll-free in North America) or 1-416-623-2514 (text and call enabled outside North America), or by email at [email protected]. More information about the Meeting can be obtained by visiting www.novagoldagm.com.

NOVAGOLD’s Management Information Circular dated March 24, 2026 and Annual Report to accompany the Management Information Circular are available on the Company’s website, www.novagold.com/investors/mic, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

NOVAGOLD Contacts:

Mélanie Hennessey
Vice President, Corporate Communications

Frank Gagnon
Manager, Investor Relations

604-669-6227 or 1-866-669-6227
www.novagold.com



CN Announces Election of Directors

MONTREAL, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced that the director nominees listed in the management information circular dated March 9, 2026 (the “Information Circular”), were elected as directors of CN. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at CN’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“Meeting”) on May 1, 2026 via online webcast are set out below.


Election of Directors

On a vote by ballot, each of the following 11 nominees proposed by management was elected as a director of CN:

Nominee Votes For   % For Votes
Against
  %
Against
S
hauneen Bruder
438,986,975   96.07 % 17,962,676   3.93 %
J
o-ann dePass Olsovsky
430,546,313   94.22 % 26,403,335   5.78 %
D
avid Freeman
455,482,343   99.68 % 1,467,306   0.32 %
D
enise Gray
439,516,285   96.18 % 17,433,244   3.82 %
J
ustin M. Howell
438,989,575   96.07 % 17,959,954   3.93 %
S
usan C. Jones
454,848,008   99.54 % 2,101,520   0.46 %
Robert Knight 438,972,788   96.07 % 17,976,737   3.93 %
Michel Letellier 453,567,551   99.26 % 3,381,977   0.74 %
Al Monaco 452,819,045   99.10 % 4,130,419   0.90 %
Madeleine Paquin 455,415,305   99.66 % 1,534,223   0.34 %
Tracy Robinson 455,394,959   99.66 % 1,555,622   0.34 %


Shauneen Bruder was unanimously re-elected by the board of directors as board chair. Ms. Bruder is a Corporate Director and retired Executive Vice-President, Operations at the Royal Bank of Canada.

Biographical information on all directors can be found in the Information Circular, available at https://www.cn.ca/en/investors/regulatory-filings/

Final voting results on all matters voted on at the Meeting will be filed with the Canadian and U.S. securities regulators.

About CN

CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919.



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Equillium Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

LA JOLLA, Calif., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equillium, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQ), a biotechnology innovator developing novel therapies to treat severe autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, today announced that on May 1, 2026, the Compensation Committee of Equillium’s Board of Directors granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options to purchase an aggregate of 800,000 shares of common stock to two new employees under Equillium’s 2024 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the stock option grants as an inducement material to such employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Each stock option has an exercise price per share equal to $2.08, Equillium’s closing stock price on May 1, 2026, and will vest over four years, with 25% of the underlying shares vesting on the one-year anniversary of the applicable vesting commencement date and the balance of the underlying shares vesting monthly thereafter over 36 months, subject to the new employee’s continued service relationship with Equillium through the applicable vesting dates. The stock option is subject to the terms and conditions of Equillium’s 2024 Inducement Plan and the terms and conditions of an applicable stock option agreement covering the grant.

About Equillium

Equillium is a biotechnology innovator developing novel therapies to treat severe autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. The company’s lead therapeutic candidate is EQ504, a potent and selective aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) modulator designed with a multi-modal, non-immunosuppressive mechanism of action to be complementary to other inflammation and immunology agents. EQ504 is an investigational therapeutic program with potential for targeted, local delivery via enteric coating for the treatment of ulcerative colitis and other gastrointestinal diseases or inhaled formulations for the treatment of inflammatory lung diseases.

For more information, visit www.equilliumbio.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “continue”, “expect”, “estimate”, “may”, “plan”, “outlook”, “future” and “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of Equillium’s control, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include: Equillium’s ability to execute its plans and strategies; risks related to performing clinical studies; and whether the results from clinical studies will validate and support the safety and efficacy of Equillium’s product candidates. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in Equillium’s filings and reports, which may be accessed for free by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov and on Equillium’s website under the heading “Investors.” Investors should take such risks into account and should not rely on forward-looking statements when making investment decisions. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Equillium undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law.

Investor Contact 

PJ Kelleher
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
+1-617-430-7579
[email protected]



RB Global Reports on Voting Results From the 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

RB Global Reports on Voting Results From the 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

WESTCHESTER, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of RB Global, Inc. (the “Company”, NYSE and TSX: RBA) was held on April 30, 2026. Each of the matters voted upon at the Meeting is discussed in detail in the Company’s Proxy Statement dated March 19, 2026, which can be found on the Company’s website at: https://s24.q4cdn.com/560830410/files/doc_financials/2026/ar/RB-Global-2026-Proxy-Statement-As-Filed-1.pdf.

Per TSX reporting requirements, the Company wishes to disclose that the total number of shares represented by shareholders in person and by proxy at the Meeting was 162,807,309 common shares of the Company and 485,000,000 Series A senior preferred shares of the Company, representing approximately 88.00% of the total votes eligible to be cast. The voting results for the election of directors were as follows:

Name of Director

For

Against

 

Robert G. Elton

162,599,041

 

4,124,150

 

Jim Kessler

 

166,230,492

 

492,699

 

Brian Bales

 

166,127,293

 

595,898

 

Adam DeWitt

 

166,129,417

 

593,774

 

Chloe Harford

 

166,637,099

 

86,092

 

Gregory B. Morrison

 

166,153,618

 

569,573

 

Timothy O’Day

 

165,224,048

 

1,499,143

 

Michael Sieger

 

164,903,487

 

1,819,704

 

Debbie Stein

 

166,268,001

 

455,190

 

Carol M. Stephenson

 

163,742,969

 

2,980,222

 

On May 1, 2026, the Company filed a report of voting results on all resolutions voted on at the Meeting on www.sedarplus.com.

About RB Global

RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its global network of auction sites and digital platform, RB Global serves customers worldwide across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, construction, commercial transportation, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture. The company’s end-to-end marketplace solutions include Ritchie Bros., IAA, Rouse Services, SmartEquip and VeriTread. For more information about RB Global, visit www.rbglobal.com.

Sameer Rathod Vice President, Investor Relations & Market Intelligence

+1 510-381-7584

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: Illinois United States North America Canada

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Trucking Transport Residential Building & Real Estate Manufacturing Commercial Building & Real Estate Construction & Property Machinery

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Blueport Acquisition Ltd and SingAuto Inc Announce Business Combination Agreement to Create a Publicly Listed Company

New York, NY and Singapore, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blueport Acquisition Ltd (Nasdaq: BPAC) (“Blueport”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, and SingAuto Inc (“SingAuto”), a global innovator providing green cold-chain logistics technology solutions for smart commercial electric vehicles (“CEVs”), today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”). Upon consummation of the business combination of Blueport and SingAuto and related transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (collectively, the “Proposed Transactions”), a newly formed holding company for the purpose of the Proposed Transactions will be listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”). The closing of the Proposed Transactions is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Innovation in Logistics Technology Solutions in CEV

Headquartered in Singapore, SingAuto operates through its subsidiaries in Singapore and the Middle East to design, produce and manufacture CEVs. SingAuto has completed the research, development and testing of its flagship new energy refrigerated commercial vehicle, S1, covering application scenarios for increasing delivery efficiencies of frozen, chilled and fresh produce with pharmaceutical products in the same vehicle during the same shipment. SingAuto imports semi knocked-down (SKD) parts from original equipment manufacturers to the Middle East and manufactures direct to consumer in the cold-chain logistics space and licenses its technology, patents and other services to other companies. SingAuto’s competitive advantages are characterized by its unique business models, technology innovations and an experienced management team.

Management Comments

“As a serial entrepreneur, I am extremely excited about the future of new energy, intelligent refrigerated trucks and the rapid technological evolution in the cold-chain logistics industry,” said Mr. Yuqiang Liu, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SingAuto. “We focus on not only the technology revolution of the cold-chain logistic industry, but also the seamless integration of artificial intelligence into our products. The business combination will strengthen our market presence and allow us to accelerate our business plan and growth. For our next step, we plan to leverage on our expertise and expand our products and services to reach a wider audience base.”

“Our team has been actively and diligently searching for a target to add value to our shareholders, and we are fortunate enough to find this opportunity to partner with the team at SingAuto,” said Mr. William S. Rosenstadt, the Chief Executive Officer of Blueport. “We believe SingAuto is a uniquely compelling company with green cold-chain logistics technology solutions for smart commercial electric vehicles that will benefit from being a public company.”

Transaction Overview

Under the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, Blueport will merge with and into NeoCryo Inc., a Cayman Islands exempted company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blueport (“Purchaser”), with Purchaser as the surviving entity (the “Reincorporation Merger”), and (ii) at least one business day following the Reincorporation Merger, NeoCryo Merger Sub Ltd, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blueport (“Merger Sub”), will merge with and into SingAuto, with SingAuto as the surviving entity and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Purchaser (the “Acquisition Merger”). Purchaser upon consummation of the Proposed Transactions is referred to as “PubCo.”

Upon the closing of the Reincorporation Merger, (i) each issued and outstanding unit of Blueport will automatically separate into its individual components of class A ordinary shares and rights, (ii) each issued and outstanding class B ordinary shares of Blueport will be converted into one class A ordinary share of Blueport, (iii) each issued and outstanding class A ordinary share of Blueport will be converted into one ordinary share of Purchaser, and (iv) each right of Blueport will be converted into a right to receive one-sixth of one ordinary share of Purchaser at the closing of the Proposed Transactions.

Upon the closing of the Acquisition Merger, shareholders of SingAuto will receive approximately, 120,000,000 ordinary shares of PubCo, valued at $10.00 per share, based on the merger consideration of USD$1.2 billion.

The Proposed Transactions have been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both Blueport and SingAuto. The Proposed Transactions are expected to close by end of 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, and other customary closing conditions, including that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) completes its review of the Proxy statement/Prospectus relating to the Proposed Transactions and approval by Nasdaq to list the PubCo ordinary shares. No assurances can be made that the Proposed Transactions will be consummated on the terms or time frame currently contemplated, or at all.

SingAuto’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yuqiang Liu, is expected to continue to lead PubCo after the closing of the Proposed Transactions.

Additional information about the Proposed Transactions, including a copy of the Business Combination Agreement, will be provided in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by Blueport with the SEC and will be available at www.sec.gov.

ADVISORS

Loeb & Loeb LLP is acting as U.S. legal counsel to Blueport and Ogier is acting as Cayman legal counsel to Blueport. Robinson & Cole LLP is acting as U.S. legal counsel to SingAuto, ShookLin & Bok is acting as Singapore counsel to SingAuto and Ogier is acting as Cayman legal counsel to SingAuto.

About SingAuto Inc

Headquartered in Singapore, SingAuto is a global innovator in green cold-chain logistics technology solutions. Starting with new energy refrigerated vehicles for the cold-chain logistics industry, the company has developed an integrated cold-chain platform that meets the demand of different markets.

About Blueport Acquisition Ltd

Blueport Acquisition Ltd (Nasdaq: BPAC) is a blank check company incorporated in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. Blueport is led by Mr. William Rosenstadt, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Kulwant Sandher, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. 

Additional Information and Where to Find It

This press release relates to a proposed business combination transaction involving Blueport and SingAuto. In connection with the Proposed Transactions, Blueport, SingAuto and Purchaser intend to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4 that will include a proxy statement for shareholders of Blueport and that will also constitute a prospectus with respect to the ordinary shares of PubCo to be issued in connection with the Proposed Transactions (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”). This document is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. The definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus (if and when available) will be delivered to Blueport’s shareholders. Blueport may also file other relevant documents regarding the Proposed Transactions with the SEC. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF BLUEPORT AND SINGAUTO AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BLUEPORT, SINGAUTO, PURCHASER, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS.

Investors and security holders of Blueport and SingAuto may obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus (if and when available) and other documents that are filed or will be filed with the SEC by Blueport, SingAuto and Purchaser through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.

Participants in the Solicitation

Blueport, SingAuto and their respective directors, executive officers, and other members of management and employees may, under SEC rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitations of proxies from Blueport’s shareholders in connection with the Proposed Transactions. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of Blueport’s shareholders in connection with the Proposed Transactions will be set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus to be filed with the SEC in connection with the transactions. You can find more information about Blueport’s directors and executive officers, and their ownership of Blueport’s ordinary shares in its filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the SEC on February 26, 2026. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests will be included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus when it becomes available. Shareholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the Proxy Statement/Prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above.

No Offer or Solicitation

This press release is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or to buy any securities or a solicitation of any proxy, consent, vote or approval with respect to any securities in respect of the Proposed Transactions and is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement/Prospectus or any other document that Blueport, SingAuto or Purchaser may file with the SEC or send to Blueport’s or SingAuto’s shareholders in connection with the Proposed Transactions. No offer, sale, issuance or transfer of securities shall be made in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale, issuance or transfer would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” including, among other things, statements regarding the anticipated benefits and impact of the Proposed Transactions on PubCo’s business and future financial and operating results, the anticipated timing of closing of the Proposed Transactions, the anticipated growth of the industries and markets in which SingAuto competes, the success and customer acceptance of SingAuto’s product offerings and other aspects of SingAuto’s operations, plans, objectives, opportunities, expectations or operating results, the expected ownership structure of PubCo and the likelihood and ability of the parties to successfully consummate the Proposed Transactions. Words such as “may,” “should,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimated,” “target,” “project,” and similar phrases or words of similar meaning that denote future expectations or intent regarding PubCo’s and SingAuto’s financial results, operations and other matters are intended to identify forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management of Blueport and SingAuto and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, uncertainties and other factors, both known and unknown, which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of Blueport and SingAuto and that may cause actual results and the timing of future events to differ materially from the results and timing of future events anticipated by the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) the ability of the parties to complete the Proposed Transactions within the time frame anticipated or at all; (ii) the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Transactions or those benefits taking longer than anticipated to be realized; (iii) the risk that the Proposed Transactions may not be completed by Blueport’s business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain further extensions of the business combination deadline if sought by Blueport; (iv) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Proposed Transactions, including the approval of the Business Combination Agreement by the shareholders of Blueport and SingAuto, the receipt of any required governmental or regulatory approvals or the failure to meet the Nasdaq listing standards in connection with the closing of the Proposed Transactions; (v) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement; (vi) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the Proposed Transactions on SingAuto’s business relationships, performance and business generally; (vii) risks that the Proposed Transactions disrupt current plans and operations of SingAuto and any potential difficulties in SingAuto employee retention as a result of the Proposed Transactions; (viii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against SingAuto or Blueport related to the Business Combination Agreement or the Proposed Transactions or any product liability or regulatory lawsuits or proceedings relating to SingAuto’s products; (ix) the ability to maintain the listing of the PubCo ordinary shares on Nasdaq after the closing of the Proposed Transactions; (x) potential volatility in the price of PubCo ordinary shares due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive and highly regulated industries in which SingAuto operates, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting SingAuto’s business, and changes in PubCo’s capital structure; (xi) the ability to implement business plans, identify and realize additional opportunities and achieve forecasts and other expectations after the completion of the Proposed Transactions; (xii) the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industries in which SingAuto operates or the markets that SingAuto targets; (xiii) the inability of SingAuto and its current and future collaborators to successfully develop and commercialize SingAuto’s products in the expected time frame or at all; (xiv) the risk that PubCo may never achieve or sustain profitability or may need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; and (xv) the costs of the Proposed Transactions. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to additional risks, uncertainties and factors, including those described in Blueport’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents filed or to be filed with the SEC by Blueport, SingAuto and Purchaser from time to time. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a predictor of future performance as projected financial information and other information are based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to various significant risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Blueport or SingAuto. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof, and Blueport and SingAuto disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date hereof. Forecasts and estimates regarding SingAuto’s industry and end markets are based on sources Blueport and SingAuto believe to be reliable, however there can be no assurance these forecasts and estimates will prove accurate in whole or in part. Annualized, pro forma, projected and estimated numbers are used for illustrative purposes only, are not forecasts and may not reflect actual results.

Contact Information:

Blueport Acquisition Ltd
William S. Rosenstadt
Tel: +1 212.588.0022
Email: [email protected]

SingAuto Inc.

Jimmy Tan, IRC
Tel: +65 6970 7107
Email: [email protected]



Natuzzi Filed Form 12B-25 for Late Filing of Form 20-F

Natuzzi Filed Form 12B-25 for Late Filing of Form 20-F

SANTERAMO IN COLLE, Bari, Italy–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Natuzzi S.p.A. (NYSE: NTZ) reports that, on the date hereof, it filed a Form 12b‑25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to the late filing of its Annual Report on Form 20‑F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

A copy of the Form 12b‑25 is available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at the following link: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/900391/000090039126000008/nt20-f_12b_25.htm.

About Natuzzi S.p.A.

Founded in 1959 by Pasquale Natuzzi, Natuzzi S.p.A. is one of the most renowned brands in the production and distribution of design and luxury furniture. As of December 31, 2025, Natuzzi distributes its collections worldwide through a global retail network of 564 monobrand stores, 487 Natuzzi galleries, along with more than 550 curated placements in larger, multi-brand environments. Natuzzi products embed the finest spirit of Italian design and the unique craftmanship details of the “Made in Italy”, where a predominant part of its production takes place. Natuzzi has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since May 13, 1993. Committed to social responsibility and environmental sustainability, Natuzzi S.p.A. is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified (Quality and Environment), ISO 45001 certified (Safety on the Workplace) and FSC® Chain of Custody, CoC (FSC-C131540).

Natuzzi Investor Relations

Piero Direnzo | tel. +39 080-8820-812 | [email protected]

Natuzzi Corporate Communication

Giancarlo Renna (Communication Manager) | tel. +39. 342.3412261 | [email protected]

Barbara Colapinto | tel. +39 331 6654275 | [email protected]

KEYWORDS: Italy Europe

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Home Goods Interior Design Luxury Retail Construction & Property

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MFS Government Markets Income Trust and MFS Intermediate Income Trust Announce Special Shareholder Meeting Relating to Proposed Appointment of Aberdeen Investments as Investment Adviser

MFS Government Markets Income Trust and MFS Intermediate Income Trust Announce Special Shareholder Meeting Relating to Proposed Appointment of Aberdeen Investments as Investment Adviser

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
MFS Investment Management (“MFS”) announced today that the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE: MGF) and MFS Intermediate Income Trust (NYSE: MIN) (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) approved the proposed i) appointment of abrdn Inc. (“Aberdeen”), the US Subsidiary of Aberdeen Investments, the global specialist asset manager, as the new investment adviser for each Fund and ii) the election of five new trustees for each Fund in complete replacement of each Fund’s current Board (collectively, the “Proposals” and each a “Proposal”). The Proposals are subject to approval by each Fund’s shareholders, as discussed further below, and the satisfaction or waiver of certain other conditions. The Proposals for each Fund are not contingent upon shareholder approval by the other Fund.

As announced by MFS on December 11, 2025, and described further in a joint prospectus/proxy statement mailed to each Fund’s shareholders, the Board previously approved, subject to shareholder approval, the reorganization of each Fund and certain other MFS closed-end funds with and into MFS Multimarket Income Trust (“MMT”) (the “Reorganizations”). To date sufficient shareholder votes have not been received with respect to the approval of either Fund’s respective Reorganization. MFS believes that continued solicitation of each Fund’s shareholders is unlikely to result in approval of either Fund’s Reorganization. MFS has instead recommended the Proposals to each Fund’s Board and the Board has recommended the Proposals for approval by each Fund’s shareholders as an alternative to the Reorganizations.

Required Vote of the Fund’s Shareholders

Shareholders of each Fund as of May 1, 2026, will be asked to approve the new investment advisory agreement appointing Aberdeen as the Fund’s new investment adviser and to elect the five new trustees for the Fund at a special meeting of shareholders, scheduled for June 18, 2026, or such other date as the Board may approve. Shareholders of each Fund will receive a proxy statement (a “Proxy Statement”) providing additional information and soliciting their votes in favor of the Proposals, both of which are recommended by each Fund’s Board. Both Proposals must be approved by a Fund for the Proposals to be implemented for that Fund. If approved for a Fund, it is expected that the appointment of Aberdeen as the Fund’s investment adviser in place of MFS and the election of the five new Trustees to the board of the Fund will take effect in early Q3 2026.

Each Fund’s Board believes that the Proposals are in the best interests of each such Fund and recommends that shareholders of each Fund vote in favor of their Fund’s Proposals.

Further information concerning the Proposals will be provided in each Fund’s Proxy Statement. Shareholders should read the Proxy Statement for the applicable Fund as it will contain important information about the Proposals and proxy solicitation.

About Aberdeen Investments

In the United States, Aberdeen Investments is the marketing name for the following affiliated, registered investment advisers: abrdn Inc., abrdn Investments Limited and abrdn Asia Limited.

Aberdeen Investments is among the world’s largest asset managers, with decades of experience overseeing closed-end funds dating back to the 1980s. As of March 31, 2026, the firm had approximately $506 billion in assets under management. Closed-end funds represent a core component of Aberdeen Investments’ client franchise in both the U.S. and global markets. Aberdeen and its affiliates currently manage 27 closed-end funds – 15 available in the U.S. and 12 outside the U.S. – totaling $25.6 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026.

Filing and Mailing of Shareholder Materials

A preliminary draft of each Fund’s Proxy Statement has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which may be amended or withdrawn. Each Fund’s Proxy Statement is expected to be mailed to shareholders of record on May 1, 2026, on or around May 18, 2026.

Fund Name Changes

Subject to the approval of the Proposals, upon closing it is intended that MGF’s name would be changed from “MFS Government Markets Income Trust” to “Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund”, and MIN’s name would be changed from “MFS Intermediate Income Trust” to “Aberdeen Intermediate Income Fund”.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain statements regarding plans and expectations for the future that constitute forward-looking statements within The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking and can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” or other similar words. Such forward-looking statements are based on the fund’s current plans and expectations, are not guarantees of future results or performance, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are as of the date of this release only; the Funds undertake no obligation to update or review any forward-looking statements. You are urged to carefully consider all such factors.

About the Funds

The Funds are closed-end investment company products advised by MFS Investment Management. Closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered. There is a one-time public offering and once issued, common shares of the Funds are bought and sold in the open market through a stock exchange. Shares may trade at a discount to the net asset value per share. Shares of the Funds are not FDIC-insured and are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, any bank. Shares of the Funds involve investment risk, including possible loss of principal.

About MFS Investment Management

In 1924, MFS launched the first US open-end mutual fund, opening the door to the markets for millions of everyday investors. Today, as a full-service global investment manager serving financial advisors, intermediaries and institutional clients, MFS still serves a single purpose: to create long term value for clients by allocating capital responsibly. That takes our powerful investment approach combining collective expertise, thoughtful risk management and long-term discipline. Supported by our culture of shared values and collaboration, our teams of diverse thinkers actively debate ideas and assess material risks to uncover what we believe are the best investment opportunities in the market. As of March 31, 2026, MFS had approximately $622.2 billion in assets under management.

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NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS

Southlake, Tx, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: NGS), a leading provider of natural gas compression equipment, technology and services to the energy industry, announced today that it will host a conference call to review its first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 a.m. Central Time).


The Company’s first quarter for 2026 financial and operating results for the period ending March 31, 2026, will be released after market close on May 11, 2026, and will be available on the Company’s website at www.ngsgi.com.


To participate in the conference call, please access the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.ngsgi.com or dial (800) 550-9745 and enter conference ID 167298 at least five minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Please note that use of the dial-in number is required to participate in the question-and-answer portion of the call. A replay of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website following the conclusion of the call.


About Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.

Natural Gas Services Group is a leading provider of natural gas and electric compression equipment, technology, and services to the energy industry. The Company rents, designs, and maintains electric and natural gas compressors for oil and natural gas production and plant facilities. NGS is headquartered in Southlake, Texas, with an assembly facility located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and service facilities located in major oil and natural gas producing basins in the U.S. Additional information can be found at www.ngsgi.com.

For Additional Information

Investor Relations
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.
(432) 262-2700
[email protected]
www.ngsgi.com



Dianthus Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

NEW YORK and WALTHAM, Mass., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNTH), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing next-generation therapies to transform the treatment of severe autoimmune diseases, today announced that it granted equity awards on May 1, 2026, to six newly-hired, non-executive employees. The inducement grants were approved by the Company’s independent Compensation Committee and were made as material inducements to acceptance of employment with Dianthus in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The inducement grants consist of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 135,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with a 10-year term and an exercise price of $87.42 per share. The options vest as to 25% on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date and in equal monthly installments for the following 36 months. The inducement grants are subject to the terms and conditions of the Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc. Equity Inducement Plan, and the terms and conditions of a stock option agreement.

About Dianthus Therapeutics

Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing next-generation therapies to transform the treatment of severe autoimmune diseases. Based in New York City and Waltham, Mass., Dianthus is comprised of an experienced team of biotech and pharma executives who aim to deliver transformative medicines for people living with severe autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

To learn more, please visit www.dianthustx.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Contact

Jennifer Davis Ruff
Dianthus Therapeutics
[email protected]



XMax Announces AI Model Agreement, Marking Major Milestone for its AI Business

LOS ANGELES, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XMax Inc. (NASDAQ: XWIN, the “Company” or “XMax”) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, XMax AI Inc., has entered into an API Model Procurement Agreement (the “Agreement”) to provide its customers access to XMax’s artificial intelligence models through API-based (Application Programming Interface) services. The total price of the agreement is approximately $4.8 million, with monthly payments of $400,000 to XMax AI, Inc. The actual pricing may vary depending on the customer’s usage of AI model services.

These services are provided via XMax’s recently deployed AI platform, enabling the customer to integrate, distribute, and commercialize these capabilities globally under its own branding. The agreement has an initial term of one year.

XMax has also received firm procurement interest from three other prospective customers. Discussions with these parties are currently underway. Building on this momentum and ongoing business development efforts, the Company further anticipates generating over $30 million in AI-related revenue within the next six to twelve months, based upon current projects in discussion and subject to contract negotiations and market conditions.

The AI services provided under the Agreement are designed to meet enterprise-grade performance standards. The platform supports high availability and scalable deployment, enabling customers to efficiently integrate advanced AI capabilities into their commercial applications.

“This agreement represents a significant milestone in the commercialization of our AI platform,” said Xiaohua Lu, CEO of XMax Inc. “It validates both the technical strength of our infrastructure and the growing market demand for scalable AI solutions. As we continue to expand our customer base, we believe AI will become a key driver of the Company’s future growth.”

XMax remains focused on expanding its AI ecosystem, including model infrastructure, API orchestration, and enterprise deployment capabilities, with the goal of building a sustainable and high-growth AI revenue platform.

About XMax Inc.

Headquartered in Commerce, California, XMax Inc. (NASDAQ: XWIN), formerly known as Nova LifeStyle, Inc., is a diversified company engaged in the development of artificial intelligence technologies, including AI software and platform-based services, as well as the design, sourcing, and distribution of contemporary furniture. The Company is expanding into artificial intelligence technologies to support future growth, while continuing to operate through an established global network of suppliers, distributors, and e-commerce channels for its furniture business. By leveraging both its emerging technologies and traditional operations, the Company aims to drive diversification and long-term value creation.

About XMax AI Inc.

XMax AI Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of XMax Inc. focused on the development of AI-driven software platforms, inference infrastructure, and scalable AI application services. The company is building an integrated platform designed to support multi-model AI deployment, intelligent routing, and AI-enabled business solutions.

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This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, among others, our ability to fully resume our operations and remain financially healthy, our expected future growth prospects. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “will,” “expect,” “objective,” “projection,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “effort,” “target,” “trajectory,” “focus,” “work to,” “attempt,” “pursue,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terms. However, the absence of these words does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances.

Investor Relations Contact

ICR LLC.

[email protected]