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• EGI SWIFT semi solid-state batteries (SSB) are intended for use in commercial vehicles as well as other industrial applications including drone, E-aviation, robotics, aerospace, marine two-wheelers, power tools, and medical applications.
• Mullen has long been advancing a semi-solid-state battery solution and has worked on other initiatives with EGI for the past 18 months.
• Mullen’s production of EGI SWIFT batteries is slated to begin early 2026. Mullen will integrate the EGI SWIFT battery into its existing SSB program in Fullerton, California.

BREA, Calif., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an energy technology and electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces today it has signed a Partnership and Supply Agreement with Enpower Greentech Inc. (EGI), a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturing and technology, to build and deliver its SWIFT series SSB. The Enpower EGI SWIFT SSB are intended for use in commercial vehicles as well as other industrial applications including aerospace, marine, hobby vehicles, material handling, power tools, medical and drone applications.

The agreement between the parties outlines the partnership to manufacture the SWIFT SSB modules and battery packs domestically at Mullen’s Battery Center in Fullerton, California. The Fullerton Center has three lines for the manufacture of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery modules and will continue to ramp up its engineering staff for full production and to execute this technology in early 2026.

“By partnering with EGI, Mullen continues to build its portfolio and is positioned to deliver domestically produced battery solutions, which has been Mullen’s vision since its inception,” said John Taylor, president of Commercial Vehicles and SVP Global Manufacturing at Mullen. “In addition to the benefits of semi solid-state batteries, this partnership will reduce supply chain vulnerabilities and address increased costs due to tariffs.”

Mullen’s Fullerton facility currently has three battery lines installed in support of U.S.-made battery components and manufacturing. Lines include:

• High volume standard battery chemistry line.
• Low volume standard chemistry R&D line.
• Low volume solid-state polymer R&D line.

“We are excited to sign this agreement to solidify our continued relationship with Mullen in this critical growth market,” Dr. Che Yong, co-founder and CTO of EGI. “We see a great opportunity to meet new market conditions and build domestic production that will deliver significant value to customers. The synergies that exist between the two companies has evolved into understanding the full technology, and the ripple of this technology will be monumental to the industry.”

“I have tasked John Taylor in his role as president of our Commercial Division to oversee this program. With his 40 years of extensive manufacturing and engineering experience, including but not limited to Tesla and GM, John has demonstrated his ability to deliver on time and on schedule. We are confident that the solid-state polymer program is now fast-tracked for commercialization,” said David Michery, chairman and CEO of Mullen.

EGI’s SWIFT Series SSB Cells are advanced silicon-anode-based semi solid-state batteries. They offer twice the energy density, ultra-fast charging capability, extended cycle life, and a cost-efficient manufacturing roadmap. Top U.S. automotive OEMs, leading drone manufacturers, and eVTOL companies have widely tested and validated SWIFT cells. EGI plans to commence domestic manufacturing in late Q3 2025 at its Ann Arbor, Michigan, facility, which will continue to expand its manufacturing capacity throughout 2026. This way, EGI will offer tariff-free, high-performance pouch cells to the market.

About Enpower Greentech

Enpower Greentech Inc. (EGI) is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery research and manufacturing. The company has a clear manufacturing roadmap with product solutions for drones, two-wheelers, EVs, E-Aviation and robotics markets. By leveraging its dual technology platforms with semi-solid and all-solid-state batteries, EGI provides batteries with industry-leading energy density, long cycle life and high safety. EGI is headquartered in the United States and operates in USA, Japan, China and Germany.

To learn more about the company, visit www.enpower-greentech.com.

About Mullen

Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN) is a Southern California-based automotive company building the next generation of commercial electric vehicles (“EVs”) with two United States-based vehicle plants located in Tunica, Mississippi, (120,000 square feet) and Mishawaka, Indiana (650,000 square feet). In August 2023, Mullen began commercial vehicle production in Tunica. As of January 2024, both the Mullen ONE, a Class 1 EV cargo van, and Mullen THREE, a Class 3 EV cab chassis truck, are California Air Resource Board (“CARB”) and EPA certified and available for sale in the U.S. The Company’s commercial dealer network consists of seven dealers, which includes Papé Kenworth, Pritchard EV, National Auto Fleet Group, Ziegler Truck Group, Range Truck Group, Eco Auto, and Randy Marion Auto Group, providing sales and service coverage in key West Coast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, New England, and Mid-Atlantic markets.

On Sept. 7, 2022, Bollinger Motors, of Oak Park, Michigan, became a majority-owned EV truck company of Mullen Automotive. Bollinger Motors has passed numerous milestones including its B4, Class 4 electric truck production launch on Sept. 16, 2024, and the development of a world-class dealer and service network with over 50 locations across the United States.

To learn more about the Company, visit www.MullenUSA.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Words such as “continue,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “expected,” “plans,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, many of which are generally outside the control of Mullen and are difficult to predict. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include whether the anticipated production timelines for the  SWIFT semi solid-state batteries (SSB) will be met; whether the SSB will be used for their intended purpose; whether the Company will accomplish its engineering staff ramp up goals; whether Enpower Greentech Inc (“EGI”) will succeed with its plans to commence domestic manufacturing in late Q3 2025 at its Ann Arbor, Michigan, facility; and whether Mullen’s partnership with EGI will prove successful. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements can be found in the most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K filed by Mullen with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Mullen anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause its plans, intentions and expectations to change. Mullen assumes no obligation, and it specifically disclaims any intention or obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing Mullen’s plans and expectations as of any subsequent date.

Contact:

Mullen Automotive, Inc.
+1 (714) 613-1900
www.MullenUSA.com

Corporate Communications:

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— New instances provide enterprises with high-performance, scalable, and cost-effective cloud computing solutions —

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced the new Google Cloud C4D and H4D virtual machines (VMs) are powered by 5^th Gen AMD EPYC™ processors. The latest additions to Google Cloud’s general-purpose and HPC-optimized VMs deliver leadership performance, scalability, and efficiency for demanding cloud workloads; for everything from data analytics and web serving to high-performance computing (HPC) and AI.

Google Cloud C4D instances deliver impressive performance, efficiency, and consistency for general-purpose computing workloads and AI inference. Based on Google Cloud’s testing, leveraging the advancements of the AMD “Zen 5” architecture allowed C4D to deliver up to 80% higher throughput/vCPU compared to previous generations. H4D instances, optimized for HPC workloads, feature AMD EPYC CPUs with Cloud RDMA for efficient scaling of up to tens of thousands of cores.

“Since our launch, 5^th Gen AMD EPYC solutions have been widely adopted across our OEM partners, enterprise customers, and now we’re excited to bring it to the cloud,” said Dan McNamara, senior vice president and general manager, Server Business, AMD. “Our deep technology partnership with Google Cloud enabled them to rapidly adopt the latest AMD EPYC processors to deliver consistent high performance and cost-efficient instances for their most demanding customers.”

“Google Cloud is committed to delivering high-performance, secure, and scalable compute solutions to our customers,” said Mark Lohmeyer, vice president and general manager, Compute and Machine Learning Infrastructure, Google Cloud. “With the introduction of C4D and H4D instances powered by AMD EPYC processors, businesses can benefit from cutting-edge performance and efficiency, tailored to their cloud-native and enterprise applications.”

Both C4D and H4D virtual machines are available in preview now, with general availability planned for later in the year across multiple global regions.

Supporting Resources

• Learn more about AMD EPYC Processors
• Learn more about Google Cloud C4D and H4D
• Follow AMD on X
• Connect with AMD on LinkedIn

About AMD

For more than 50 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies. Billions of people, leading Fortune 500 businesses, and cutting-edge scientific research institutions around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work, and play. AMD employees are focused on building leadership high-performance and adaptive products that push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) website, blog, LinkedIn, and Twitter pages.

AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, EPYC and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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TAMPA, Fla., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Better Choice Company, Inc. (NYSE American: BTTR) (“Better Choice” or the “Company”), a pet health and wellness company, today announced that it received formal notice from the NYSE American LLC (the “Exchange”) confirming that the Company is back in full compliance with all continued listing standards as set forth in Part 10 of the NYSE American Company Guide.

This determination follows the Company’s successful resolution of the continued listing deficiency referenced in the Exchange’s letters dated April 24, 2024 and July 9, 2024, related to Sections 1003(a)(i) and 1003(a)(ii) of the Company Guide. The Company regained compliance by demonstrating adherence to the applicable listing standards for two consecutive quarters.

Michael Young, Chairman of Better Choice, commented “Regaining compliance with the NYSE American’s continued listing standards is an important validation of the steps we’ve taken to strengthen our financial foundation. It underscores our commitment to disciplined execution and long-term value creation for our shareholders. We are focused on building a business with strong fundamentals as a leading global health and wellness company.”

About Better Choice Company Inc.

Better Choice Company Inc. is a rapidly growing pet health and wellness company committed to leading the industry shift toward pet products and services that help dogs and cats live healthier, happier, and longer lives. We take an alternative, nutrition-based approach to pet health relative to conventional dog and cat food offerings and position our portfolio of brands to benefit from the mainstream trends of growing pet humanization and consumer focus on health and wellness. We have a demonstrated, multi-decade track record of success selling trusted pet health and wellness products and leverage our established digital footprint to provide pet parents with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their pet’s health. We sell the majority of our dog food, cat food and treats under the Halo brand, which is focused, respectively, on providing sustainably sourced kibble and canned food derived from real whole meat, and minimally processed raw-diet dog food and treats. For more information, please visit https://www.betterchoicecompany.com.

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Company Contact:

Better Choice Company, Inc.
Kent Cunningham, CEO

Investor Contact:

KCSA Strategic Communications
Valter Pinto, Managing Director
T: 212-896-1254
[email protected]

• Most consumers prioritize enjoying an indulgent snack over focusing on ingredients
• Consumers agree snacking is one of the few indulgences they have these days
• Younger generations snack to boost mood, find comfort, or manage stress

CHICAGO, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) today releases new findings on consumer attitudes toward indulgence from the sixth annual State of Snacking™ report, a global consumer trends study examining how consumers make snacking decisions. Overall, indulgence and treating remains at the fore of the snacking category, with most consumers snacking as a treat or reward.

Developed in partnership with The Harris Poll, the State of Snacking survey tracks snacking behaviors among thousands of consumers across 12 countries. The 2024 survey findings show snacking remains a cost-effective way for consumers to have a bit of satisfaction in their daily lives. This may explain why appetite for cookies and biscuits is rising with the percentage of global consumers who eat biscuits and/or cookies at least once per week increasing 5% in the last year.

• Emphasis on Enjoyment: When choosing an indulgent snack, 76% of consumers agree they would rather take time to enjoy it than focus on the ingredients.
• Taking A Moment: 81% of consumers agree they snack to find quiet moments to themselves – a 9% increase from the previous year.
• I Deserve a Treat: Consumers are seeking more occasions to indulge, with many focusing on indulgence to enhance overall emotional well-being. 80% agree they use snacks to treat themselves after a productive day.

“Indulgent snacking is the perfect expression of ‘little treat culture’ – a convenient and comforting escape from day-to-day routines,” said Melissa Davies, Senior Manager, Global Insights & Trendspotting at Mondelēz International. “People see snacking as a well-deserved reward and way to unwind after a long day.”

Mondelēz International continues to lead the snacking industry in adapting to these evolving consumer preferences and working to ensure that every snack provides an opportunity for connection and mindfulness while prioritizing consumer desires. Additional findings from the 2024 State of Snacking report are available for download at www.mondelezinternational.com/stateofsnacking/.

About Mondelēz International

Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2024 net revenues of approximately $36.4 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, Ritz, LU, Clif Bar and Tate’sBake Shop biscuits and baked snacks, as well as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on X at www.x.com/MDLZ.

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