Crinetics and Leading Patient Groups Launch ‘Everyday Advocacy’ Initiative to Empower People Across Endocrine Disease Communities

Everyday Advocacy provides people living with endocrine and endocrine-related conditions with education, support, and tools to facilitate more impactful healthcare team interactions

Steering committee of five leading patient organizations to guide program with authentic perspectives and insights into most significant patient needs

SAN DIEGO, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNX) today announced the launch of Everyday Advocacy, a new initiative designed to support patient education, self-advocacy, and connection within endocrine disease communities.

“Crinetics is led by a conviction that meaningful progress for endocrine disease treatment begins with listening to patients and understanding their unique lived experiences,” said Jacqueline Kirby, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Crinetics. “Everyday Advocacy builds on the long-standing relationships we’ve built with patient communities in underserved areas of endocrinology and will offer educational resources and opportunities that support informed, confident participation in care.”

Everyday Advocacy was developed with input from advocacy partners and patient leadership councils representing several endocrine and endocrine-related conditions. A steering committee of patient advocacy groups, including Acromegaly Community, CARES Foundation, Cushing’s Support & Research Foundation, Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation, and Pituitary World News will help inform and guide the evolution of Everyday Advocacy’s content and resources.

Key elements of the Everyday Advocacy initiative will include:

  • Digital resources and free signature tools to support self-advocacy in everyday healthcare interactions. This includes the Acromegaly Symptom Diary mobile app designed to help individuals track and notice potential breakthrough symptoms.
  • Online and in-person workshops focused on facilitating peer connection and helping individuals better understand their health condition, navigate the healthcare system, and engage in informed discussions with their healthcare providers.
  • Ongoing partnership with leading patient advocacy organizations to help ensure Everyday Advocacy’s content and resources remain relevant and responsive to changing patient needs.
  • A scalable platform initially focused on acromegaly, with planned expansion into additional endocrine and endocrine-related disease areas beginning in 2027.

“People living with acromegaly often spend years searching for answers, and even after diagnosis, navigating care can feel overwhelming,” said Jill Sisco, President of Acromegaly Community. “Everyday Advocacy meets patients where they are, with practical tools, meaningful community support, and resources designed to help patients navigate the challenges they face every day. Acromegaly Community is proud to be a part of an initiative that reflects a genuine, long-term commitment to people living with acromegaly.”

Four live workshops focused on self-advocacy education and practical tools for people living with acromegaly will be held this year, with additional details to be announced soon. Beginning in 2027, additional workshops will expand the program to support people living with other endocrinology conditions and neuroendocrine cancers.

“CARES Foundation is excited to join this dynamic group in an initiative that puts patients first by providing practical resources and support for the everyday realities of managing care,” said Dina Matos, Executive Director, CARES Foundation. “People living with congenital adrenal hyperplasia often have to become experts in their care while navigating a complex, lifelong condition. Everyday Advocacy aims to help shift that dynamic by giving patients the tools and confidence to engage with their healthcare teams as true partners.”

Everyday Advocacy complements Crinetics’ commitment to patient-focused innovation and reinforces the Company’s long-term vision to improve outcomes for people living with endocrine disorders. For more information, visit www.EverydayAdvocacy.com

About Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a global pharmaceutical company committed to transforming the treatment of endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors through science rooted in patient needs. Crinetics is focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel therapies, with a core expertise in targeting G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) with small molecules that have specifically tailored pharmacology and properties.

Crinetics’ first commercial product, PALSONIFY™ (paltusotine), is the first once-daily, oral treatment approved by the U.S. FDA and EMA for the treatment of adults with acromegaly who had an inadequate response to surgery and/or for whom surgery is not an option. Paltusotine is also in clinical development for carcinoid syndrome associated with neuroendocrine tumors. Crinetics’ deep pipeline of 10+ disclosed programs includes late-stage investigational candidate atumelnant, which is currently in development for congenital adrenal hyperplasia and ACTH-dependent Cushing’s syndrome, and CRN09682, a nonpeptide drug conjugate candidate that is being developed to treat somatostatin receptor 2 (SST2) expressing neuroendocrine tumors and other SST2 expressing solid tumors. Additional discovery programs are focused on a variety of endocrine targets such as thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), parathyroid hormone (PTH), somatostatin receptor 3 (SST3), growth hormone (GH), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), as well as GPCR-targeted oncology indications.

Investors:

Media:

Natalie Badillo
Head of Corporate Communications
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(858) 345-6075

Gayathri Diwakar
Head of Investor Relations
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(858) 345-6340



PennantPark Investment Corporation Announces Monthly Distribution of $0.08 per Share

MIAMI, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PennantPark Investment Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: PNNT) declares its monthly distribution for June 2026 of $0.08 per share, comprised of a $0.04 per share base dividend and $0.04 per share supplemental dividend, payable on July 1, 2026 to stockholders of record as of June 15, 2026. The distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income. The final specific tax characteristics of the distribution will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year and in the Company’s periodic report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION

PennantPark Investment Corporation is a business development company which primarily invests in U.S. middle-market private companies in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and equity investments. PennantPark Investment Corporation is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC.

ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC, a leading middle market credit platform, and its affiliates, manage approximately $10 billion of investable capital, including potential leverage. Since its inception in 2007, PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC has provided investors access to middle market credit by offering private equity firms and their portfolio companies as well as other middle-market borrowers a comprehensive range of creative and flexible financing solutions. PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC is headquartered in Miami and has offices in New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and Zurich. For more information about PennantPark and affiliates, please go to our website at www.pennantpark.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports PennantPark Investment Corporation files under the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. PennantPark Investment Corporation undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. You should not place undue influence on such forward-looking statements as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made.

CONTACT:
Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
PennantPark Investment Corporation
(212) 905-1000
www.pennantpark.com



Fate Therapeutics Reports New Employee Inducement Awards Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

SAN DIEGO, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fate Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FATE), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing a transformative pipeline of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cellular immunotherapies broadly to patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announced that on June 1, 2026, the Company granted restricted stock units (RSUs) representing 67,300 shares of its common stock to two newly-hired non-executive employees. The grants were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors and granted under the Company’s Amended and Restated Inducement Equity Plan as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The RSUs will vest over four years, with 25% of the shares underlying each RSU award vesting on each anniversary of the grant date, subject to the employees being continuously employed by the Company through each vesting date.

About Fate Therapeutics, Inc.

Fate Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing a pipeline of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cellular immunotherapies to patients. Using its proprietary iPSC product platform, the Company has established a leadership position in creating multiplexed-engineered master iPSC lines and in the manufacture and clinical development of off-the-shelf, iPSC-derived cell products. The Company’s pipeline includes iPSC-derived T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell product candidates, which are selectively designed, incorporate novel synthetic controls of cell function, and are intended to deliver multiple therapeutic mechanisms to patients. Fate Therapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information, please visit www.fatetherapeutics.com.

Contact:

Ryan Douglas
Fate Therapeutics, Inc.
[email protected]



BriaCell Therapeutics Announces Closing of Offering

PHILADELPHIA & VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: BCTX, BCTXL, BCTXZ) (TSX: BCT) (“BriaCell” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel immunotherapies to transform cancer care, today announced the closing of its best-efforts offering of 1,449,300 common shares. Each common share was sold at an offering price of $3.25 per share. All of the common shares in the offering were offered by the Company. Total gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses, were approximately $4.7 million. The Company relied upon the exemption set forth in Section 602.1 of the TSX Company Manual, which provides that the TSX will not apply its standards to certain transactions involving eligible interlisted issuers on a recognized exchange, such as Nasdaq.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital requirements, general corporate purposes, and the advancement of business objectives.

ThinkEquity acted as the sole placement agent for the offering.

The securities described above were offered and sold by the Company pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-276650), including a base prospectus, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 22, 2024 and declared effective on January 31, 2024. The offering was made only by means of a written prospectus. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering has been filed with the SEC and can be accessed for free on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained, when available, from the offices of ThinkEquity, 17 State Street, 41st Floor, New York, New York 10004.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.


About BriaCell Therapeutics Corp.

BriaCell is an immuno-oncology-focused biotechnology company developing targeted and effective approaches for the management of cancer. More information is available at https://briacell.com/.


Forward-Looking Statements


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Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Contact Information

Company Contact:

William V. Williams, MD
President & CEO
1-888-485-6340
[email protected] 

Investor Relations Contact:
[email protected]



Orchestra BioMed Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

NEW HOPE, Pa., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBIO) (“Orchestra BioMed” or the “Company”), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through strategic partnerships with market-leading global medical device companies, reported today that, on June 1, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Orchestra BioMed Board of Directors granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 85,500 shares of the Company’s common stock to five newly hired employees. The awards were granted pursuant to the Orchestra Biomed Holdings, Inc. 2025 New Hire Inducement Plan as an inducement material to each new employee entering employment with Orchestra Biomed, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The stock options granted to each new employee will vest over a four-year period.

Orchestra Biomed is providing this information in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

About Orchestra BioMed

Orchestra BioMed is a biomedical innovation company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through strategic collaborations with market-leading global medical device companies. The Company’s two flagship product candidates – Atrioventricular Interval Modulation (AVIM) Therapy and Virtue® Sirolimus AngioInfusion™ Balloon (Virtue SAB) – are currently undergoing pivotal clinical trials for their lead indications, each representing multi-billion-dollar annual global market opportunities. AVIM Therapy is a bioelectronic treatment for hypertension, the leading risk factor for death worldwide, and is designed to be delivered by a pacemaker and achieve immediate, substantial and sustained reductions in blood pressure in patients with hypertensive heart disease. The Company has a strategic collaboration with Medtronic, one of the largest medical device companies in the world and the global leader in cardiac pacing therapies, for the development and commercialization of AVIM Therapy for the treatment of uncontrolled hypertension in pacemaker-indicated patients. AVIM Therapy has FDA Breakthrough Device Designations for these patients, as well as an estimated 7.7 million total patients in the U.S. with uncontrolled hypertension despite medical therapy and increased cardiovascular risk. Virtue SAB is a highly differentiated, first-of-its-kind non-coated drug delivery angioplasty balloon system designed to deliver a large liquid dose of proprietary extended-release formulation of sirolimus, SirolimusEFR™, for the treatment of atherosclerotic artery disease, the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Virtue SAB has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA for the treatment of coronary in-stent restenosis, coronary small vessel disease and below-the-knee peripheral artery disease. For further information about Orchestra BioMed, please visit www.orchestrabiomed.com, and follow us on LinkedIn.

Investor Contact:

Silas Newcomb
Orchestra BioMed
[email protected]

Media Contact:

Nina Premutico
Orchestra BioMed
[email protected]



PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. Announces Monthly Distribution of $0.0833 per Share

MIAMI, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (the “Company”) (NYSE: PFLT) declares its monthly distribution for June 2026 of $0.0833 per share, comprised of an $0.08 per share base dividend and $0.0033 per share supplemental dividend, payable on July 1, 2026 to stockholders of record as of June 15, 2026. The distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income. The final specific tax characteristics of the distribution will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year and in the Company’s periodic report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company, which operates as a regulated investment company (“RIC”), generates qualified interest income and short-term capital gains that may be exempt from U.S. withholding tax when distributed to non-U.S. stockholders. The U.S. tax law permits a RIC to report the portion of distributions paid that represents interest-related dividends as exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid to non-U.S. stockholders with proper documentation.

The specific tax characteristics of this distribution can be found on our website www.pennantpark.com.

ABOUT PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CAPITAL LTD.

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is a business development company which primarily invests in U.S. middle-market private companies in the form of floating rate senior secured loans, including first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt and subordinated debt. From time to time, the Company may also invest in equity investments. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC.

ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC, a leading middle market credit platform, and its affiliates, manage approximately $10 billion of investable capital, including potential leverage. Since its inception in 2007, PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC has provided investors access to middle market credit by offering private equity firms and their portfolio companies as well as other middle-market borrowers a comprehensive range of creative and flexible financing solutions. PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC is headquartered in Miami and has offices in New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and Zurich. For more information about PennantPark and affiliates, please go to our website at www.pennantpark.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. files under the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. You should not place undue influence on such forward-looking statements as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made.

The information contained herein is based on current tax laws, which may change in the future. The Company cannot be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss resulting from applying any of the information provided in this publication or from any other source mentioned. The information provided in this material does not constitute any specific legal, tax or accounting advice. Please consult with qualified professionals for this type of advice.

CONTACT:
Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.
(212) 905-1000
www.pennantpark.com



Ulta Beauty Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results and Updates Fiscal 2026 Guidance

Ulta Beauty Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results and Updates Fiscal 2026 Guidance

  • Net sales increased 11.1%
  • Comparable sales increased 5.3%
  • Operating income increased 11.6% to $448.3 million
  • Diluted EPS increased 15.5% to $7.74
  • Returned $555.0 million of capital to shareholders through share repurchases

BOLINGBROOK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) today announced consolidated financial results for the thirteen-week period (“first quarter”) ended May 2, 2026, compared to the same period ended May 3, 2025:

 

 

13 Weeks Ended

 

 

May 2,

 

May 3,

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

2026

 

2025

Net sales

 

$

3,163.9

 

$

2,848.4

Comparable sales

 

 

5.3%

 

 

2.9%

Gross profit (as a percentage of net sales)

 

 

40.1%

 

 

39.1%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

$

814.7

 

$

710.6

Operating income growth

 

 

11.6%

 

 

0.2%

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

7.74

 

$

6.70

“Fiscal 2026 is off to a strong start driven by broad-based growth across all channels and major categories. Our results demonstrate the strengths of our model, focused execution of our talented associates, and the effectiveness of our strategy in an uncertain macroeconomic landscape. I am particularly proud of our teams’ commitment to delighting our guests while also advancing our longer-term strategic initiatives with discipline,” said Kecia Steelman, president and chief executive officer. “Looking ahead, we remain focused on delivering long-term shareholder value through our strategic growth initiatives, continued prudent cost management, and our differentiated guest experience.”

First Quarter of Fiscal 2026 Compared to First Quarter of Fiscal 2025

  • Net sales increased 11.1% to $3.2 billion, primarily due to increased comparable sales, the acquisition of Space NK, and sales from new stores.

  • Comparable sales increased 5.3%, driven by a 3.7% increase in average ticket and a 1.6% increase in transactions.

  • Gross profit increased 13.8% to $1.3 billion. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit increased to 40.1% compared to 39.1%, primarily due to lower inventory shrink and higher merchandise margin.

  • Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased 14.6% to $814.7 million, primarily due to the acquisition of Space NK. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses increased to 25.8% compared to 24.9%, primarily due to deleverage of corporate overhead due to strategic enterprise investments and store expenses, partially offset by leverage of advertising expenses.

  • Operating income increased 11.6% to $448.3 million, or 14.2% of net sales.

  • Diluted earnings per share increased 15.5% to $7.74.

Balance Sheet and Capital Deployment

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2026 were $166.3 million. Short-term investments at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2026 were $55.0 million. Short-term debt at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2026 was $144.9 million.

Merchandise inventories, net at the end of first quarter of fiscal 2026 increased 12.5% to $2.4 billion. The increase was primarily due to inventory to support new brand launches, the acquisition of Space NK, strategic investments in key categories, and 70 net new Ulta Beauty stores since May 3, 2025.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company invested $58.3 million in capital expenditures, primarily driven by investments in new and existing stores.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company repurchased 958,323 shares of its common stock at a cost of $555.0 million. As of May 2, 2026, $1.3 billion remained available under the $3.0 billion share repurchase program announced in October 2024.

Fiscal 2026 Outlook

Based on current estimates, the Company has updated its outlook for fiscal 2026.

 

Initial Fiscal 2026 Outlook

 

Updated Fiscal 2026 Outlook

Net sales growth

 

 

6% to 7%

 

no change

Comparable sales growth

 

 

2.5% to 3.5%

 

no change

Operating income growth

 

 

6% to 9%

 

6.5% to 9%

Diluted earnings per share

 

 

$28.05 to $28.55

 

$28.36 to $28.80

Capital expenditures

 

 

$400 million to $450 million

 

no change

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss first quarter of fiscal 2026 results is scheduled for today, June 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 3:30 p.m. Central Time. During the conference call, a related presentation will be webcast live. Investors and analysts who are interested in participating in the call are invited to register for the live event at https://q1-2026-ulta-beauty-earnings-conference-call.open-exchange.net/.

A copy of the presentation and a replay of the webcast will be available and archived for a limited time on the company’s Investor Relations website at https://www.ulta.com/investor.

About Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) is the largest specialty beauty retailer in the U.S. and a leading destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, hair care, wellness, and salon services. Since opening its first store in 1990, Ulta Beauty has grown to more than 1,500 stores across the U.S. and redefined beauty retail by bringing together All Things Beauty. All in One Place®. With an expansive product assortment, professional salon services, and its beloved Ulta Beauty Rewards loyalty program, the company delivers seamless, personalized experiences across stores, Ulta.com, and the Ulta Beauty App – where the possibilities are truly beautiful. Ulta Beauty is also expanding its presence internationally through its subsidiary, Space NK, a luxury beauty retailer operating in the U.K. and Ireland, its joint venture in Mexico, and its franchise in the Middle East. For more information, visit www.ulta.com.

Forward‑Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are included throughout this press release, and relate to matters such as our industry, business strategy, goals, and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, capital expenditures, liquidity, and capital resources and other financial and operating information. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “plans,” “estimates,” “targets,” “strategies,” or other comparable words.

Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon our historical performance and on current plans, estimates, and expectations. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the future plans, estimates, targets, strategies, or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify. Our expectations, beliefs, and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that our expectations, beliefs, and projections will result or be achieved. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global, regional, or local economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory, and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. We believe that these factors include but are not limited to those described under Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2026, as such risk factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Any forward-looking statements made by us in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in this press release. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, investments, or other strategic transactions we may make. Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Exhibit 1

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 Weeks Ended

 

 

May 2,

 

May 3,

 

 

2026

 

2025

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

Net sales

 

$

3,163,857

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

2,848,367

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales

 

 

1,896,237

 

 

59.9

%

 

 

1,734,148

 

 

60.9

%

Gross profit

 

 

1,267,620

 

 

40.1

%

 

 

1,114,219

 

 

39.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

814,699

 

 

25.8

%

 

 

710,613

 

 

24.9

%

Pre-opening expenses

 

 

4,665

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

1,829

 

 

0.1

%

Operating income

 

 

448,256

 

 

14.2

%

 

 

401,777

 

 

14.1

%

Interest income, net

 

 

(652

)

 

(0.0

%)

 

 

(3,547

)

 

(0.1

%)

Income before income taxes and equity net loss of affiliate

 

 

448,908

 

 

14.2

%

 

 

405,324

 

 

14.2

%

Income tax expense

 

 

106,860

 

 

3.4

%

 

 

99,644

 

 

3.5

%

Income before equity net loss of affiliate

 

 

342,048

 

 

10.8

%

 

 

305,680

 

 

10.7

%

Equity net loss of affiliate

 

 

1,579

 

 

0.0

%

 

 

628

 

 

0.0

%

Net income

 

$

340,469

 

 

10.8

%

 

$

305,052

 

 

10.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

7.78

 

 

 

 

$

6.72

 

 

 

Diluted

 

$

7.74

 

 

 

 

$

6.70

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

43,781

 

 

 

 

 

45,362

 

 

 

Diluted

 

 

43,964

 

 

 

 

 

45,508

 

 

 

Exhibit 2

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 2,

 

January 31,

 

May 3,

 

 

2026

 

2026

 

2025

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

166,300

 

$

424,243

 

$

454,629

Short-term investments

 

 

55,000

 

 

70,000

 

 

Receivables, net

 

 

248,240

 

 

296,217

 

 

225,146

Merchandise inventories, net

 

 

2,386,417

 

 

2,181,127

 

 

2,121,519

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

165,647

 

 

169,361

 

 

138,396

Prepaid income taxes

 

 

 

 

3,198

 

 

Total current assets

 

 

3,021,604

 

 

3,144,146

 

 

2,939,690

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

1,420,091

 

 

1,434,062

 

 

1,251,287

Operating lease assets

 

 

1,849,896

 

 

1,813,074

 

 

1,658,834

Goodwill

 

 

224,628

 

 

226,421

 

 

10,870

Other intangible assets, net

 

 

201,596

 

 

203,288

 

 

Deferred compensation plan assets

 

 

52,606

 

 

53,391

 

 

47,467

Other long-term assets

 

 

124,824

 

 

124,912

 

 

78,541

Total assets

 

$

6,895,245

 

$

6,999,294

 

$

5,986,689

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

713,775

 

$

685,887

 

$

537,518

Accrued liabilities

 

 

462,065

 

 

551,380

 

 

346,960

Deferred revenue

 

 

541,199

 

 

582,378

 

 

462,843

Current operating lease liabilities

 

 

309,576

 

 

306,671

 

 

285,764

Accrued income taxes

 

 

132,565

 

 

35,739

 

 

130,765

Short-term debt

 

 

144,899

 

 

62,287

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

2,304,079

 

 

2,224,342

 

 

1,763,850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current operating lease liabilities

 

 

1,847,968

 

 

1,813,103

 

 

1,689,439

Deferred income taxes

 

 

101,220

 

 

98,766

 

 

46,013

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

61,023

 

 

59,632

 

 

57,084

Total liabilities

 

 

4,314,290

 

 

4,195,843

 

 

3,556,386

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

2,580,955

 

 

2,803,451

 

 

2,430,303

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

6,895,245

 

$

6,999,294

 

$

5,986,689

Exhibit 3

 

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 Weeks Ended

 

 

May 2,

 

May 3,

 

 

2026

 

2025

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

340,469

 

 

$

305,052

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

81,399

 

 

 

72,033

 

Non-cash lease expense

 

 

91,285

 

 

 

91,105

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

2,939

 

 

 

3,420

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

10,490

 

 

 

11,418

 

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

 

 

4,682

 

 

 

892

 

Equity net loss of affiliate

 

 

1,579

 

 

 

628

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

 

47,959

 

 

 

(1,812

)

Merchandise inventories

 

 

(206,014

)

 

 

(153,305

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

3,596

 

 

 

(9,283

)

Income taxes

 

 

100,013

 

 

 

88,934

 

Accounts payable

 

 

21,757

 

 

 

(24,920

)

Accrued liabilities

 

 

(112,354

)

 

 

(32,716

)

Deferred revenue

 

 

(41,097

)

 

 

(37,742

)

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

(90,459

)

 

 

(88,100

)

Other assets and liabilities

 

 

5,650

 

 

 

(5,583

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

261,894

 

 

 

220,021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from short-term investments

 

 

15,000

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(58,276

)

 

 

(79,031

)

Other investments

 

 

(4,949

)

 

 

(7,346

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(48,225

)

 

 

(86,377

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings from short-term debt

 

 

115,580

 

 

 

 

Payments on short-term debt

 

 

(32,252

)

 

 

 

Repurchase of common shares

 

 

(545,304

)

 

 

(369,786

)

Stock options exercised

 

 

1,354

 

 

 

481

 

Purchase of treasury shares

 

 

(10,799

)

 

 

(12,911

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(471,421

)

 

 

(382,216

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(191

)

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(257,943

)

 

 

(248,572

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

424,243

 

 

 

703,201

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

166,300

 

 

$

454,629

 

Exhibit 4

 

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Store Update (Company-Operated)

 

The following table presents store activities during the first quarter of fiscal 2026:

 

 

 

United States

 

International

(Company-operated)

Opened

 

18

 

1

Closed

 

2

 

Net

 

16

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

Relocated

 

1

 

1

The following table presents the number of stores as of May 2, 2026:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

International

(Company-operated)

Number of stores

 

1,521

 

87

Exhibit 5

 

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Sales by Category

 

The following table sets forth the approximate percentage of net sales by primary category:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 Weeks Ended

 

 

May 2,

 

May 3,

 

2026

 

2025

Cosmetics

 

40

%

 

40

%

Skincare and wellness

 

24

%

 

25

%

Haircare

 

18

%

 

18

%

Fragrance

 

12

%

 

11

%

Services

 

4

%

 

4

%

Other

 

2

%

 

2

%

 

 

100

%

 

100

%

 

Investor Contact:

Kiley Rawlins, CFA

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations

[email protected]

Media Contact:

Natalie Navarre

Vice President, Public Relations & Social Marketing

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America Illinois

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Cosmetics Retail Specialty Fashion

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PetMeds® Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PetMed Express, Inc. dba PetMeds and parent company of PetCareRx (NASDAQ: PETS) today announced its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. 

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Highlights Compared to Prior Year Period

  • Net sales of $42.8 million compared to $50.8 million in the prior year period, a decrease of 15.6%, primarily driven by a decline in prescription medication sales.
  • Net loss of $4.1 million, or $(0.19) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $11.6 million, or $(0.56) per diluted share, for the prior year period. The decrease in the net loss can be attributed to lower general and administrative expenses, the absence of the prior-year trade name impairment charge, higher interest income, and a lower provision for income taxes, driven by the Company establishing a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax asset in the prior year period. These favorable factors were partially offset by lower gross profit resulting from decreased net sales.
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 was $(2.8) million compared to $(1.9) million in the prior year period.

Full Year Fiscal 2026 Financial Highlights Compared to Prior Year

  • Net sales of $179.0 million compared to $227.0 million in the prior year, a decrease of 21.1%, primarily driven by a decline in prescription medication sales.
  • Net loss of $57.3 million, or $(2.74) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $6.3 million, or $(0.30) per diluted share in the prior year. The increase to net loss was primarily driven by a goodwill impairment charge of $26.7 million recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase in stock-based compensation expense, driven by the non-recurrence of an $8.7 million one-time non-cash stock compensation reversal associated with executive departures in the prior year, an increase in professional fees and executive severance costs, of which $4.5 million were one-time charges related to the whistleblower investigation, and lower gross profit resulting from decreased net sales. These factors were partially offset by a lower provision for income taxes, driven by the Company establishing a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax asset in the prior year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $(15.4) million compared to $0.7 million for the prior year.

“We are pleased to report a modest sequential quarterly increase in fourth quarter net sales, demonstrating positive momentum as we close out the year,” said Leslie Campbell, Interim Chief Executive Officer and President. “Throughout 2026, we focused on stabilizing our core business and strengthening the foundation for future long term value creation. We completed strategic, operational and technology initiatives that collectively reduced our cost structure and represent an important foundation for our future. We will continue to focus on operational excellence, driving sustainable long-term results, and delivering value for shareholders. We intend to do this in part through improved customer retention by leveraging our operational improvements, and also by expanding our market footprint through B2B relationships utilizing our membership programs as well as our white-label pharmacy fulfillment services like our recently announced Master Services Agreement with Rural King.”

In December 2025, the Company received two unsolicited, non-binding preliminary proposals from two separate third parties to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company at prices ranging from $4.00 to $4.25 per share in cash, subject to customary conditions, including the satisfactory completion of due diligence and the negotiation and execution of a mutually acceptable definitive agreement. In response to the receipt of these proposals, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), consistent with its fiduciary duties and in consultation with its financial and legal advisors, carefully evaluated the two unsolicited proposals and directed its financial advisor to actively solicit interest in a potential sale transaction from other strategic and financial sponsors that the Company and its financial advisor believed might have an interest in, and the financial capacity to consummate, a potential acquisition of the Company at a price and on terms that would maximize value for the Company’s stockholders. Following this process and after careful deliberation and consideration of the alternatives reasonably available to the Company, the Board determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders not to proceed with either of the publicly announced proposals, as a result of which the Company is continuing to operate as an independent, publicly traded company. However, the Board remains open to considering any inbound indications of interest with respect to a potential transaction that may be received in the future and will continue to act in accordance with its fiduciary duties to evaluate any such proposals should they arise.

___________________________

1 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for additional information on non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measures.

Earnings Webcast

A webcast discussing fourth quarter and fiscal 2026 results is available at the “News & Events” section of the Company’s investor relations website at https://investors.petmeds.com/News–Events/events-and-presentations/default.aspx.

About PetMed Express, Inc.

Founded in 1996, PetMeds is a pioneer in the direct-to-consumer pet healthcare sector. As a trusted national online pharmacy, PetMeds is licensed across all 50 states and staffed with expert pharmacists dedicated to supporting pet wellness, pets and pet parents, and the veterinarians who serve them. Through its PETS family of brands and through its PetCareRx subsidiary, the Company offers a comprehensive range of pet health solutions – including top-brand and generic pharmaceuticals, compounded medications, and better-for-your-pet OTC supplements and nutrition. Focused on value, convenience, and care, PetMeds and PetCareRx empower pet parents to help their dogs, cats, and horses live longer, healthier lives. To learn more, visit www.PetMeds.com and www.PetCareRx.com

Forward Looking Statement

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, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the Company’s ability to meet the objectives included in its business plan. Important factors that could cause results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are set forth in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed for the year ended March 31, 2026. The Company’s future results may also be impacted by other risk factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and periodic filings on Form 8-K. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s views as of any subsequent date. The Company explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, other than as may be required by law. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be made that the Company will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.

Investor Contact:

ICR, LLC
Reed Anderson
(646) 277-1260
[email protected]

PETMED EXPRESS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except for share and per share amounts) (Unaudited)
       
  March 31,

2026
  March 31,

2025
       

ASSETS
     
       
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 21,412   $ 54,720
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $25 and $91, respectively   1,908     2,317
Inventories, net   13,608     16,205
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   6,378     5,330
Prepaid income taxes   258     299
Total current assets   43,564     78,871
       
Noncurrent assets:      
Property and equipment, net   26,326     28,859
Intangible and other assets, net   10,789     13,346
Goodwill       26,658
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net   512     966
Total noncurrent assets   37,627     69,829
Total assets $ 81,191   $ 148,700
       

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
     
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable $ 20,906   $ 23,564
Sales tax payable   22,261     24,867
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   7,665     11,711
Current operating lease liabilities   493     461
Deferred revenue   689     2,085
Income taxes payable   20     80
Total current liabilities   52,034     62,768
Deferred tax liabilities, net   175     263
Long-term operating lease liabilities   42     535
Total liabilities $ 52,251   $ 63,566
       
Shareholders’ equity:      
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized:      
Convertible Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, with a liquidation preference of $4 per share, 250,000 shares authorized; 2,500 and 2,500 convertible shares issued and outstanding, respectively   9     9
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding      
Common stock, $.001 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized; 21,385,638 and 20,656,822 shares issued and outstanding, respectively   21     21
Additional paid-in capital   19,647     18,560
Retained earnings   9,263     66,544
Total shareholders’ equity   28,940     85,134
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 81,191   $ 148,700
           

PETMED EXPRESS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS) INCOME
(In thousands, except for share and per share amounts) (Unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Year Ended

March 31,
  2026
  2025
  2026
  2025
               
Net sales $ 42,817     $ 50,760     $ 179,021     $ 226,972  
Cost of sales   28,875       35,564       126,679       157,835  
Inventory write-down               2,126        
               
Gross profit   13,942       15,196       50,216       69,137  
               
Operating expenses:              
General and administrative   11,415       12,494       50,733       38,647  
Advertising   5,792       5,448       21,511       23,781  
Depreciation and amortization   2,427       2,074       9,387       7,039  
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets         1,200       27,258       1,200  
Total operating expenses   19,634       21,216       108,889       70,667  
               
Loss from operations   (5,692 )     (6,020 )     (58,673 )     (1,530 )
               
Other income:              
Interest income (expense), net   1,256       (123 )     511       185  
Other, net   273       161       803       758  
Total other income (expense)   1,529       38       1,314       943  
               
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes   (4,163 )     (5,982 )     (57,359 )     (587 )
               
(Benefit) provision for income taxes   (102 )     5,662       (73 )     5,684  
               
Net loss $ (4,061 )   $ (11,644 )   $ (57,286 )   $ (6,271 )
               
Net loss per common share:              
Basic $ (0.19 )   $ (0.56 )   $ (2.74 )   $ (0.30 )
Diluted $ (0.19 )   $ (0.56 )   $ (2.74 )   $ (0.30 )
               
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:              
Basic   21,033,007       20,638,348       20,921,361       20,596,022  
Diluted   21,033,007       20,638,348       20,921,361       20,596,022  
                               

PETMED EXPRESS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
 
  Year Ended

March 31,
  2026
  2025
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net loss $ (57,286 )   $ (6,271 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization   9,387       7,039  
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets   27,258       1,200  
Inventory write-down   2,126        
Share based compensation, net   1,365       (6,586 )
Deferred income taxes   (88 )     5,249  
Bad debt (recovery) expense   (36 )     365  
Change in sales tax liability estimation   (2,728 )      
(Increase) decrease in operating assets and increase (decrease) in liabilities:      
Accounts receivable   445       601  
Inventories   471       12,351  
Prepaid income taxes   41       (111 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (1,048 )     995  
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net   454       466  
Accounts payable   (2,658 )     (13,460 )
Sales tax payable   122       (145 )
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   (4,302 )     3,921  
Operating lease liabilities   (461 )     (458 )
Deferred revenue   (1,396 )     (518 )
Income taxes payable   (60 )     80  
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities   (28,394 )     4,718  
       
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Purchases of property and equipment   (4,615 )     (5,113 )
Net cash used in investing activities   (4,615 )     (5,113 )
       
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Dividends paid   (21 )     (181 )
Cash paid for tax withholding on net settlement of restricted stock   (278 )      
Net cash used in financing activities   (299 )     (181 )
       
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (33,308 )     (576 )
       
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of fiscal year   54,720       55,296  
       
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of fiscal year $ 21,412     $ 54,720  
       
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:      
Cash paid for income taxes $ 52     $ 525  
Dividends payable in accrued expenses $     $ 26  
Non-cash investing activity for property and equipment additions $ 282     $ 2,170  
               


Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To provide investors and the market with additional information regarding our financial results, we have disclosed (see below) adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure that we calculate as net income excluding share-based compensation expense (benefit); depreciation and amortization; income tax provision; interest income (expense); and other non-operational expenses. We have provided reconciliations below of net (loss) income to adjusted EBITDA, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

We have included adjusted EBITDA, herein, because it is a key measure used by our management and Board of Directors to evaluate our operating performance, generate future operating plans, and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital. In particular, the exclusion of certain expenses in calculating adjusted EBITDA facilitates operating performance comparability across reporting periods by removing the effect of non-cash expenses and other expenses. Accordingly, we believe that adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and Board of Directors.

We believe it is useful to exclude non-cash charges, such as share-based compensation expense (benefit) and depreciation and amortization from our adjusted EBITDA because the amount of such expenses in any specific period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of our business operations. We believe it is useful to exclude income tax provision and interest income (expense), as neither are components of our core business operations. We also believe that it is useful to exclude other non-operational expenses, including the acquisition costs related to PetCareRx, employee severance, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and interest expense relating to an estimated unremitted prior period state sales tax accrual as these items are not indicative of our ongoing operations. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as a financial measure, and these non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

  • Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future and adjusted EBITDA does not reflect capital expenditure requirements for such replacements or for new capital expenditures;
  • Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect net share-based compensation. Share-based compensation has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a material recurring expense in our business and an important part of our compensation strategy;
  • Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect interest income (expense), net; or changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital;
  • Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect transaction related costs and other items which are either not representative of our underlying operations or are incremental costs that result from an actual or planned transaction and include litigation matters, integration consulting fees, internal salaries and wages (to the extent the individuals are assigned full-time to integration and transformation activities) and certain costs related to integrating and converging IT systems;
  • Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect certain non-operating expenses including the employee severance which reduces cash available to us;
  • Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect certain non-operating expenses (income) including sales tax expense (income) relating to recording a liability for sales tax we did not collect from our customers;
  • Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate adjusted EBITDA differently, which reduces the measures usefulness as comparative measures.

Because of these and other limitations, Adjusted EBITDA should only be considered as supplemental to, and alongside with other GAAP based financial performance measures, including various cash flow metrics, net income, net margin, and our other GAAP results.

The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure to Adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods indicated:

Reconciliation of Unaudited Non-GAAP Measures
PetMed Express, Inc.
 
  Three Months Ended        
($ in thousands, except percentages) March 31,
2026
  March 31,
2025
  $

Change
  %

Change
               
Consolidated Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA:
               
Net loss $ (4,061 )   $ (11,644 )   $ 7,583     (65 )%
               
Add (subtract):              
Share-based compensation expense   272       593       (321 )   (54 )%
Income taxes   (102 )     5,662       (5,764 )   (102 )%
Depreciation and amortization   2,427       2,074       353     17 %
Interest expense (income), net   (1,256 )     123       (1,379 )   (1121 )%
Acquisition/Partnership transactions and other items         26       (26 )   n/m
Employee severance         75       (75 )   n/m
Professional fees (1)   (65 )           (65 )   n/m
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets         1,200       (1,200 )   n/m
Adjusted EBITDA $ (2,785 )   $ (1,891 )   $ (894 )   47 %
                             

  Year Ended        
($ in thousands, except percentages) March 31,
2026
  March 31,
2025
  $

Change
  %

Change
               
Consolidated Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA:
               
Net loss $ (57,286 )   $ (6,271 )   $ (51,015 )   814 %
               
Add (subtract):              
Share-based compensation expense (reversal)   1,365       (6,586 )     7,951     (121 )%
Income taxes   (73 )     5,684       (5,757 )   (101 )%
Depreciation and amortization   9,387       7,039       2,348     33 %
Interest (income), net   (511 )     (185 )     (326 )   176 %
Acquisition/Partnership transactions and other items         231       (231 )   n/m
Employee severance   1,328       738       590     80 %
Sales tax reversal (2)         (1,178 )     1,178     n/m
Professional fees (1)   3,177             3,177     n/m
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets   27,258       1,200       26,058     2172 %
Adjusted EBITDA $ (15,355 )   $ 672     $ (16,027 )   (2385 )%
                           

(1) Consists of professional fees related to the investigation as previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
(2) Reversal consists of abatement of certain sales tax accruals.



As Summer Pressures Peak for Working Parents, Bright Horizons Introduces a New Science-Focused Camp Option

As Summer Pressures Peak for Working Parents, Bright Horizons Introduces a New Science-Focused Camp Option

New Science Factory Camp blends hands-on learning with flexible scheduling to help families navigate heightened summer care demands and ongoing work schedules

NEWTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Bright Horizons (NYSE:BFAM), a leading provider of high-quality early education and child care, today announced the launch of Science Factory Camp within the Bright Horizons family, an interactive science, art, and innovation program for children ages 6–12 designed to support the needs of working families.

New research from the 2026 Modern Family Index underscores just how acute this challenge is: 90% of working parents say they are losing sleep over planning their children’s summer care and schedules, highlighting the growing strain families face during the summer months. Luckily, unlike traditional summer camps which often require advance planning and full-week enrollment, Science Factory Camp is designed to support families navigating unpredictable schedules, school breaks, and summer coverage gaps.

Launching in select U.S. markets for summer 2026, Science Factory Camp delivers a program focused on science, art, and innovation experiences in a structured, engaging environment built to meet the needs of modern families. The program offers immersive learning without the full-week commitments typical of traditional summer camps, providing families with greater flexibility during school breaks and throughout the summer—including the option for eligible families to use Bright Horizons Back-Up Care benefits to help cover both planned and unexpected care needs.

“For working parents, summer care is often the most complex and stressful part of the year,” said Stephen Kramer, CEO of Bright Horizons. “As families juggle work demands, school schedules, and coverage gaps, they need solutions that are both enriching for children and practical for working lives. Science Factory Camp is designed to do exactly that—combining high-quality, hands-on learning with flexible scheduling that helps parents stay productive and confident during the summer months.”

Supporting Employers and the Modern Workforce

Bright Horizons partners with employers to support workforce productivity, retention, and well-being through education and care solutions that help employees manage work and family responsibilities. Additional Modern Family Index research shows that 79% of working parents feel forced to choose between making sacrifices at home or at work, highlighting the growing need for reliable, flexible care options when school is out and schedules shift.

Science Factory Camp extends that support by giving employers a science-focused camp option that aligns with the realities of modern work and care needs. By integrating with Bright Horizons Back-Up Care benefits, where available, Science Factory Camp helps families manage both planned summer schedules and unexpected gaps in care—without sacrificing meaningful learning experiences.

Hands-On Learning, Built for Real Life

Science Factory Camp was created for children who want to explore, experiment, and understand how the world works through hands-on activities that blend science, art, and innovation. Campers participate in guided experiences that encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and independent thinking, while benefiting from a daily structure that balances learning, creativity, and play.

Programming is designed to be flexible and engaging, allowing children to participate in immersive experiences without the constraints of traditional camp formats, while still ensuring consistency, safety, and quality. With intentionally low screen time and a trial-and-error approach that encourages experimentation, campers build confidence as they create, test ideas, make mistakes, and try again in a supportive, structured environment.

Summer 2026 Locations

Science Factory Camp will open in multiple U.S. markets for summer 2026, with additional locations planned. More information on locations, enrollment, and availability can be found at ScienceFactoryCamp.com.

About Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.

Bright Horizons® is a leading provider of high-quality early education and child care, back-up care, and workforce education services. For 40 years, we have partnered with employers to support workforces by providing services that help working families and employees thrive personally and professionally. Bright Horizons operates approximately 1,000 early education and child care centers in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia and India, and serves more than 1,450 of the world’s leading employers. Bright Horizons’ early education and child care centers, back-up child and elder care, and workforce education programs help employees succeed at each life and career stage. For more information, go to www.brighthorizons.com.

Taylor Gallagher

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vTv Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

HIGH POINT, N.C., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — vTv Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: VTVT), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of cadisegliatin, a novel, potential first-in-class oral adjunctive therapy to insulin being investigated for the treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D), today announced that it granted 2,500 stock options to purchase shares of common stock to a non-executive employee as a material inducement to employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The stock options that were granted have an exercise price of $34.30 per share, which is equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on June 1, 2026. Each option will vest over a 4-year period, with 25% of the shares underlying the employee’s option vesting on the one-year anniversary of the applicable vesting commencement date and the remaining shares thereafter vesting quarterly over the following 36 months, subject to the employee’s continued employment with vTv on such vesting dates. The options have a term of 10 years and are subject to the terms and conditions of the 2026 Inducement Plan and the stock option agreement covering the grant.

About vTv Therapeutics
vTv Therapeutics is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing oral, small molecule drug candidates intended to help treat people living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. vTv’s clinical pipeline is led by cadisegliatin, currently in a US Phase 3 trial, a potential first-in-class oral glucokinase activator being investigated for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. vTv and its development partners are investigating multiple molecules across different indications for chronic diseases. Learn more at vtvtherapeutics.com or follow the company on LinkedIn or X.

About Cadisegliatin

Cadisegliatin (TTP399) is a novel, oral small molecule, liver-selective glucokinase activator being investigated in the U.S. as a potential first-in-class oral adjunctive treatment for type 1 diabetes (T1D). In non-clinical studies, cadisegliatin acted selectively on the liver and increased glucokinase activity independently of insulin. These findings support clinical investigation of whether cadisegliatin can improve glycemic control through hepatic glucose uptake and glycogen storage. Cadisegliatin has been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Cadisegliatin is under investigation, and the safety and efficacy have not been established. There is no guarantee that this product will receive health authority approval or become commercially available for the use being investigated.

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