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CHANTILLY, Va., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sealing Technologies (SealingTech), a Parsons Corporation company (NYSE: PSN), and leading defensive cyber operations solution provider, received an Intent to Award notification from the United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) for a sole-source contract to begin production on the company’s Joint Cyber Hunt Kit solution. The three-year period of performance contract is new work for the company with an anticipated ceiling value of up to $500 million.

This milestone represents a significant advancement in SealingTech’s ongoing efforts to support Department of War’s (DoW) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and USCYBERCOM in delivering cutting-edge defensive cyber technologies that enhance mission readiness and operational superiority. Parsons acquired SealingTech in 2023 to bolster the company’s full-spectrum cyber operations solutions for the Defense and Intelligence communities and advance its position as cyber leader in national security.

“Parsons is dedicated to providing exceptional, mission-ready solutions that enable the U.S. military to maintain its position as the world’s most formidable and lethal fighting force,” said Mike Kushin, President of Parsons’ Defense and Intelligence business. “The company’s acquisition of SealingTech, and their JCHK success demonstrates our combined vision to develop exquisite, agile technology that aligns with our customer’s needs and protects national security.”

SealingTech has supported the U.S. Department of War for more than a decade, establishing itself as a trusted delivery partner with more than 500 Cyber Fly-Away Kits deployed to U.S. defense and intelligence customers supporting high-visibility missions critical to national security.

“We’re honored to continue collaborating with DIU and the United States Cyber Command to advance next-generation defensive cyber capabilities that strengthen the warfighter’s tactical advantage,” said Jake Nelson, SealingTech Vice President and General Manager. “At SealingTech, we take pride in being a trusted and reliable innovator, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the cyber domain and delivering mission-ready solutions that set the standard for success across the Joint force.”

Parsons delivers full‑spectrum cyber and national security solutions that empower the Department of War and the Intelligence Community to defend and advance mission objectives across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. With decades of experience in cyber operations, threat hunting, incident response, and AI‑driven analytics, Parsons integrates offensive and defensive cyber capabilities with information operations and electronic warfare to provide decisive mission advantage. By unifying intelligence, analytics, command and control, and kinetic operations, Parsons accelerates decision‑making and delivers transformative, mission‑ready capabilities at the speed of relevance, ensuring resilience and superiority in complex multi‑domain battlespaces.

For more information about Parsons national security solutions, please visit: https://www.parsons.com/national-security/.

About Parsons

Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and electronic warfare, space and missile defense, transportation, water and environment, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please visit Parsons.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn how we’re making an impact.

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This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, beliefs and assumptions, and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks, changes in circumstances, trends, and factors that are difficult to predict, many of which are outside of our control. Accordingly, actual performance, results, and events may vary materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, and you should not rely on the forward-looking statements as predictions of future performance, results, or events. Numerous factors could cause actual future performance, results and events to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, including, among others: any issue that compromises our relationships with the U.S. federal government or its agencies or other state, local, or foreign governments or agencies; any issues that damage our professional reputation; changes in governmental priorities that shift expenditures away from agencies or programs that we support; our dependence on long-term government contracts, which are subject to the government’s budgetary approval process; the size of our addressable markets and the amount of government spending on private contractors; failure by us or our employees to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances or certifications; failure to comply with numerous laws and regulations; changes in government procurement, contract or other practices or the adoption by governments of new laws, rules, regulations, and programs in a manner adverse to us; the termination or nonrenewal of our government contracts, particularly our contracts with the U.S. federal government; our ability to compete effectively in the competitive bidding process and delays, contract terminations, or cancellations caused by competitors’ protests of major contract awards received by us; our ability to generate revenue under certain of our contracts; any inability to attract, train, or retain employees with the requisite skills, experience, and security clearances; the loss of members of senior management or failure to develop new leaders; misconduct or other improper activities from our employees or subcontractors; our ability to realize the full value of our backlog and the timing of our receipt of revenue under contracts included in backlog; changes in the mix of our contracts and our ability to accurately estimate or otherwise recover expenses, time and resources for our contracts; changes in estimates used in recognizing revenue; internal system or service failures and security breaches; and inherent uncertainties and potential adverse developments in legal proceedings, including litigation, audits, reviews, and investigations, which may result in materially adverse judgments, settlements, or other unfavorable outcomes. These factors are not exhaustive and additional factors could adversely affect our business and financial performance. For a discussion of additional factors that could materially adversely affect our business and financial performance, see the factors included under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Registration Statement on Form S-1 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and speak only as of the date on which they are made. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement made in this presentation that becomes untrue because of subsequent events, new information or otherwise, except to the extent we are required to do so in connection with our ongoing requirements under federal securities laws.

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TAMPA, Fla. and LONDON, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akari Therapeutics, Plc (Nasdaq: AKTX), an oncology biotechnology company developing antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) with novel immuno-oncology payloads, today announced that Abizer Gaslightwala, President and Chief Executive Officer of Akari Therapeutics, will present at the 2026 Biocom Global Partnering & Investor Conference, being held February 24–26, 2026, at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in San Diego, CA.

Presentation details are as follows:

Date/Time: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM PST
Location: Track B

In addition to the presentation, management will be available to participate in in-person one-on-one meetings with qualified members of the investor community who are registered to attend the conference. For more information about the conference, please visit the conference website. 

About Akari Therapeutics

Akari Therapeutics is an oncology biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) with a unique payload, PH1, which targets RNA splicing. Utilizing its innovative ADC discovery platform, the Company has the ability to generate ADC candidates and optimize them based on the desired application to any antigen target of interest. Akari’s lead candidate, AKTX-101, targets the Trop2 receptor on cancer cells and with a proprietary linker, enabling it to deliver its novel PH1 payload directly into the tumor with minimal off-target effects. Unlike current ADCs that use tubulin inhibitors and DNA damaging agents as their payloads, PH1 is a novel payload that is a spliceosome modulator designed to disrupt RNA splicing within cancer cells. This splicing modulation has been shown in preclinical animal models to induce cancer cell death while activating both the innate and adaptive immune system to drive robust and durable activity. In preclinical studies, AKTX-101 has shown to have significant activity and prolonged survival relative to ADCs with traditional payloads. Additionally, AKTX-101 has the potential to be synergistic with checkpoint inhibitors and has demonstrated prolonged survival as both a single agent and in combination with checkpoint inhibitors. The PH1 payload has also been demonstrated to be very active against cancer cells with key oncogenic drivers such as KRAS, BRAF, ARV7, FGFR3 fusions, and others. The Company has initiated IND enabling studies for AKTX-101 with a goal of starting its First-In-Human trial by late 2026/early 2027. Akari is also developing AKTX-102, an ADC candidate targeting CEACAM5 (Carcinoembryonic Antigen-related Cell Adhesion Molecule-5), a well-validated tumor antigen broadly expressed across multiple solid tumors. AKTX-102 is designed to leverage Akari’s proprietary PH1 spliceosome-modulating payload and novel antibody construct to enable differentiated tumor cell killing and immune activation.

For more information about the Company, please visit www.akaritx.com and connect on X and LinkedIn.

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JTC Team, LLC
Jenene Thomas
908-824-0775
[email protected]   

• An expanded Reddit partnership scales brand trust and discovery, enabling teams to authentically engage with Reddit communities directly from the Sprout platform.
• Recruit, a new AI-powered tool, enables brands to quickly launch creator application pages across any channel to capture, vet and match with authentic partners to drive discovery.
• The new Trellis Monitoring Agent in NewsWhip by Sprout Social reimagines reputation management by autonomously surfacing early signals on high-stake content, helping teams act with concise, analyst-quality briefs.

CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sprout Social (Nasdaq: SPT), an industry-leading provider of social media management and analytics software, today announced new AI-driven innovations and an expanded partnership to help brands reach people in the Answer Engine era. These updates empower organizations to create and scale the type of authentic content that consumers and AI answer engines value most. This release features an expanded Reddit partnership, a new AI-powered creator management tool called Recruit, and the Trellis Monitoring Agent for NewsWhip.

As social feeds become crowded with AI-generated content, consumers are turning to sources they trust, from community-led forums like Reddit to content from their favorite creators. Answer engines are following suit, increasingly citing and prioritizing real social conversations and insights. As a result, it’s now essential for brands to show up authentically in these spaces to stay visible across the digital landscape. Sprout’s latest innovations enable brands to engage in these high-trust environments, capturing attention from both consumers and the AI engines shaping discovery.

“We are seeing fundamental shifts in how discovery works,” said Scott Morris, Chief Marketing Officer of Sprout Social. “Visibility is no longer driven by keywords or rankings, but by participation in credible conversations that people trust. As answer engines increasingly cite trusted communities and creators, brands cannot afford to be passive observers. These new capabilities help our customers authentically engage in the conversations that matter most to consumers and discovery engines, turning that engagement into a durable competitive advantage.”

The latest innovations featured in the launch include:

• Strategic Reddit Partnership: Sprout Social is expanding its Reddit partnership with new capabilities to help brands authentically engage with Reddit communities. For the first time, brands will be able to engage with brand owned subreddits from the Smart Inbox, publish to brand profiles and relevant subreddits, and filter Listening data for more precise insights. Later this year, teams will be able to engage with public subreddits conversations directly from the Sprout platform.
• AI-powered Creator Management: Recruit is an AI-powered, no-code landing page builder that enables brands to quickly launch customized creator application pages across any channel to capture, vet and match with authentic partners that drive ROI. By leveraging unique qualitative data, brands can easily match with creators who share true brand alignment and move the needle for their business.
• Trellis Monitoring Agent in NewsWhip: Trellis is now available in NewsWhip by Sprout Social as an always-on agent that surfaces emerging stories early with structured, analyst-quality updates that teams can easily act on. It identifies high-stakes developments and filters out the noise, helping teams understand the scale of a story and act faster with messaging that resonates.
• Expanded Platform Capabilities: Other updates across the Sprout platform empower brands to protect their reputation and prove the business impact of social. These include advanced moderation for TikTok ad campaigns, customizable reporting metrics to align social data with business goals, and expanded predictive monitoring for emerging networks like Bluesky.

These product updates will be featured in today’s Breaking Ground event, Sprout’s quarterly showcase of the company’s latest product updates and cutting-edge industry insights.

About Sprout Social

Sprout Social is a global leader in social media management and analytics software, built on the belief that All Business is Social℠. Sprout’s intuitive platform puts powerful social data into the hands of tens of thousands of brands so they can deliver smarter, faster business impact. Named the #1 Best Software Product by G2’s 2024 Best Software Award, Sprout offers comprehensive publishing and engagement functionality, customer care, influencer marketing, advocacy, and AI-powered business intelligence. Sprout’s software operates across all major social media networks and digital platforms. For more information about Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT), visit sproutsocial.com.

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BOSTON, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sun Cruiser, one of the fastest-growing brands in the ready-to-drink spirits category[1], is expanding its flavor lineup with the introduction of its NEW Blueberry Lemonade & Vodka, made with real ingredients and premium vodka. Blueberry has been one of the top flavors Sun Cruiser fans have been asking for, and now it’s officially rolling out nationwide.

A combination of bright blueberry flavor with touches of lemon peel and rich mixed berry, Blueberry Lemonade & Vodka delivers a deliciously refreshing, easy-drinking taste built for anytime sipping. Just like every Sun Cruiser flavor, it has 4.5% ABV, 100 calories, 1g of sugar, and no bubbles. Whether you’re stepping up to the first tee, unwinding après-ski, or catching a sunset on the patio, Sun Cruiser is made for wherever the good times take you

“In just a year since we first launched Sun Cruiser Lemonade & Vodka, we’ve seen incredible momentum and excitement from our drinkers,” said Erica Taylor, senior brand director for Sun Cruiser. “Blueberry Lemonade is the perfect addition to the lineup, delivering the flavor fans have been asking for and bringing something new to the easygoing good times they already love.”

Blueberry Lemonade & Vodka will replace Half & Half in Sun Cruiser’s Lemonade Variety Pack, creating an all-lemonade mix pack, available nationwide. Fan-favorite Half & Half will remain available in both the Iced Tea Variety Pack and in standalone packs. The refreshed Lemonade Variety Pack now features Blueberry Lemonade, Pink Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, and Classic Lemonade in both 8-pack and 12-pack cans. Blueberry Lemonade 8-packs and 570mL single-serve cans are also rolling out exclusively in New England and across the Northeast.‑favorite Half & Half will remain available in both the Iced Tea Variety Pack and in standalone packs.

For fans looking to explore Sun Cruiser’s lineup of vodka iced teas and vodka lemonades, the brand is also launching a new Sampler Variety Pack. This first-of-its-kind, hybrid pack features the brand’s top four flavors: Classic Iced Tea, Half & Half, Pink Lemonade, and Classic Lemonade. Fans no longer have to choose between an all-tea or all-lemonade pack – they can now enjoy their favorite flavors together in a convenient 12‑pack offering.

New Sun Cruiser Offerings:

• Blueberry Lemonade & Vodka: Now available in the Lemonade Variety Pack (8-pack and 12-pack cans) nationwide. Also available in 8-packs and 570mL single-serve cans, exclusively in New England and across the Northeast.  
• Lemonade Variety Pack: Refreshed pack flavors now include Blueberry Lemonade, Pink Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, and Classic Lemonade. Available nationwide in 8-pack and 12-pack cans.
• Sampler Variety Pack: Flavors include Classic Iced Tea, Half & Half, Pink Lemonade, and Classic Lemonade. Available nationwide in 12-pack cans. 

For more information, follow along on social @DrinkSunCruiser and visit us at drinksuncruiser.com.

About Sun Cruiser 
Made for those who enjoy the sun on their face and hanging outdoors with friends, Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka and Sun Cruiser Lemonade & Vodka are made with real ingredients and premium vodka for a perfect choice to sip and share. At just 100 calories, 4.5% ABV per 12 oz serving, 1 gram of sugar, and no bubbles to weigh you down, Sun Cruiser has just a kiss of sweetness and tastes refreshingly smooth in a mix of delicious flavors. Drinkers can enjoy a variety of Sun Cruiser flavors, including Classic Iced Tea, Peach Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea, Half & Half, Lemonade, Pink Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade and Blueberry Lemonade. For more information, follow along on social @DrinkSunCruiser and visit us at drinksuncruiser.com.

About The Boston Beer Company   
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) began in 1984 brewing Samuel Adams beer and has since grown to become one of the largest and most respected craft brewers in the United States. We consistently offer the highest-quality products to our drinkers, and we apply what we’ve learned from making great-tasting craft beer to making great-tasting and innovative “beyond beer” products. Boston Beer Company has pioneered not only craft beer but also hard cider, hard seltzer, and hard tea. Our core brands include household names like Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Dogfish Head, Samuel Adams, Sun Cruiser, Truly Hard Seltzer, and Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea. We have taprooms and hospitality locations in California, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, and Ohio. For more information, please visit our website at www.bostonbeer.com, which includes links to our respective brand websites.

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Source: Circana Total US Mulo+C+ Liquor Markets L13 W/E 2/1/26

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• Sun Cruiser Introduces NEW Blueberry Lemonade & Vodka to Its Fast-Growing Lemonade Lineup

Taylor Jette
Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka
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Elizabeth Walter
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BALLERUP, Denmark, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT), a leading clean technology company specializing in advanced filtration systems, today announced the appointment of Bob Wowk to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Wowk has over 30 years of experience as a finance and business development executive principally in the industrial gas business and renewable energy sectors. Wowk spent over 20 years with Linde, Gulf Cryo and Air Products in global senior financial roles before transitioning to CFO roles over the last 10 years with small and mid-size companies involved in solar, waste-to-energy, lithium and H2 including sPower/AES, EnergyX and HydroGraph. He has proven success at scaling technology companies and leading multiple financing rounds in public and private markets. Wowk holds an M.B.A. in finance from The Wharton Graduate School of Business and a civil engineering degree from Lafayette College.

“We are pleased to welcome Bob to the Board of Directors,” said Alexander. J. Buehler, Chairman of the Board of Directors of LiqTech International. “His deep experience in industrial applications and his global perspective will be invaluable as we continue to execute our growth strategy and strengthen our position in key markets.”

Mr. Wowk commented, “I am honored to join LiqTech’s Board at this important time in the Company’s development. LiqTech’s innovative filtration technologies address critical environmental challenges, and I look forward to working with the Board and management team to support the Company’s long-term strategy and value creation.”

About LiqTech International, Inc.

LiqTech International, Inc. is a clean technology company that manufactures and markets highly specialized filtration products and systems for liquid and gas applications. Founded in 2000, LiqTech’s patented SiC membranes are designed to treat the most challenging fluids in industrial and municipal water, marine scrubber, and oil & gas applications.

For more information, please visit: www.liqtech.com

Follow LiqTech on Linkedln: http://www.linkedin.com/company/liqtech-international

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LiqTech Company Contact

Susan Keegan Elleskov
Head of Marketing
LiqTech International, Inc.
Phone: +45 31315941
www.liqtech.com

LiqTech Investor Contact

Robert Blum
Lytham Partners, LLC
Phone: (602) 889-9700
[email protected]
www.lythampartners.com

NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tony Skiadas, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), is scheduled to speak at the Barclays Communications and Content Symposium on Tuesday, February 24, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The session will be webcast, with access instructions available on Verizon’s Investor Relations website, www.verizon.com/about/investors.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $138.2 billion in 2025. Verizon’s world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit verizon.com or find a retail location at verizon.com/stores.

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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PureCycle Technologies (Nasdaq: PCT), a U.S.-based company revolutionizing plastic recycling, and TOPPAN, a global leader in packaging solutions, today announced a partnership to advance sustainability in flexible films and thermoformed packaging applications. The collaboration addresses growing brand owner demand for high-quality recycled content to meet emerging regulatory requirements worldwide.

Through this partnership, PureCycle and TOPPAN have successfully developed and produced a snack bar wrapper containing more than 30% recycled content, demonstrating the performance capabilities of PureCycle’s PureFive^® resin in demanding flexible packaging applications. The wrapper showcases the printability and functionality needed by the world’s leading snack brands while significantly reducing environmental impact.

“The path forward for flexible packaging sustainability is one where food safety, regulatory compliance, performance and environmental responsibility advance together, not in competition with one another,” said Astrid Torres, Sr. Sustainability Manager, TOPPAN Packaging Americas. “Through our partnership with PureCycle, we’re advancing solutions that foster a society focused on well-being and sustainability while safeguarding our planet for future generations. The snack bar wrapper we’ve developed showcases the printability and performance that leading brands demand, while incorporating meaningful recycled content. This is exactly the kind of packaging innovation needed to build a truly circular economy.”

Building on this success, the companies are now targeting multiple thermoforming applications where major brand owners are seeking recycled content solutions to comply with upcoming mandates. PureCycle’s portfolio of PureFive^® resin includes multiple grades that have been specifically designed for thermoformed applications including snack cups, microwaveable containers, and other food-contact packaging formats.

“At TOPPAN, we are committed to supporting brand owners meeting their recycled content goals without compromising on safety or performance,” said Glenn Jordan, Director of R&D – Thermoforming, TOPPAN Packaging Americas. “Our collaboration with PureCycle demonstrates how innovative partnerships can deliver commercially viable packaging that addresses both regulatory requirements and brand expectations.”

PureCycle’s innovative dissolution recycling process transforms post-consumer polypropylene packaging into virgin-like PureFive^® resin, removing colors, odors, additives, and contaminants that limit traditionally recycled material. The resulting resin meets FDA standards for food-contact applications and performs similarly to virgin resin, enabling seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes.

“Our partnership with TOPPAN exemplifies the power of collaboration in solving the packaging industry’s most pressing sustainability challenges,” said Pete Dias, Sr. Director of Market, Application & Product Development, PureCycle Technologies. “TOPPAN’s expertise in both flexible and thermoformed packaging, combined with our high-quality recycled resin, enables brand owners to meet their sustainability commitments without compromising on quality, safety, or performance. Together, we’re proving that premium packaging performance can be achieved using recycled content.”

PureCycle Contact


Christian Bruey
[email protected]

Investor Relations Contact


Eric DeNatale
[email protected]

About PureCycle Technologies


PureCycle Technologies LLC., a subsidiary of PureCycle Technologies, Inc., holds a global license for the only patented dissolution recycling technology, developed by The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), that is designed to transform polypropylene plastic waste (designated as #5 plastic) into a continuously renewable resource. The unique purification process removes color, odor, and other impurities from #5 plastic waste resulting in our PureFive^® resin that can be recycled and reused multiple times, changing our relationship with plastic. www.purecycle.com

About TOPPAN Packaging Americas


TOPPAN Packaging Americas delivers flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions across North America, Latin America, and Europe through a network of 22 locations. The organization’s family of brands include Alloyd®, TEQ®, Highland Packaging Solutions, and EnviroFlex®.

The business develops and manufactures sustainable packaging solutions for the food, retail, and medical sectors. The packaging is designed for a broad range of applications that include snacks, condiments, healthcare items, prepared meals, fresh produce, coffee, and pet food.

TOPPAN is committed to responsible packaging that protects products and supports a healthier planet.

Forward-Looking Statements


This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about the continued execution of PureCycle’s business plan, the expected results of tests and trials, the expected timing of commercial sales, and planned future updates. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or PureCycle’s future financial or operating performance and may refer to projections and forecasts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by future or conditional words such as “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “outlook,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “continue,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “would” and other similar words and expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions), but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. ​

The forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of PureCycle’s management and are inherently subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstances and their potential effects and speak only as of the date of this press release. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in each of PureCycle’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and PureCycle’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for various quarterly periods, those discussed and identified in other public filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission by PureCycle and the following: PCTs’ ability to obtain funding for our operations, future capital requirements and future growth, and to continue as a going concern; PCT’s ability to meet, continue to meet, and comply on an ongoing basis with, the numerous regulatory requirements applicable to our PureFive^® resin (as defined below) both generally and in food-grade applications and, more broadly, the operations of our facilities (including in the United States, Europe, Asia and other future international locations); expectations and changes regarding PCT’s strategies and future financial performance, including future business plans, expansion plans or objectives, prospective performance and opportunities and competitors, revenues, products and services, pricing, operating expenses, market trends, liquidity, cash flows and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and our ability to invest in growth initiatives, which could be impacted by significant changes to tariffs on foreign imports; the ability of PCT’s first commercial-scale recycling facility in Lawrence County, Ohio (the “Ironton Facility”) to be appropriately certified by Leidos (as defined below), following certain performance and other tests, and commence full-scale commercial operations in a timely and cost-effective manner, or at all; PCT’s ability to meet, and to continue to meet, the requirements imposed upon us and our subsidiaries by the funding for our operations, including the funding for the Ironton Facility and the Planned Facilities (as defined below); PCT’s ability to minimize or eliminate the many hazards and operational risks at our manufacturing facilities that can result in potential injury to individuals, disrupt our business, including interruptions or disruptions in operations at our facilities, and subject us to liability and increased costs; PCT’s ability to complete the necessary funding with respect to, and complete the construction of, the new polypropylene recycling facility in Thailand (the “Thailand Facility”), our first commercial-scale European plant located in Antwerp, Belgium (the “Belgium Facility”), and the purification facility to be built in Augusta, Georgia (the “Augusta Facility” and, together with the Thailand Facility and the Belgium Facility, the “Planned Facilities”) in a timely and cost-effective manner; PCT’s ability to procure, sort and process polypropylene plastic waste at our planned plastic waste prep facilities; PCT’s ability to maintain exclusivity under The Procter & Gamble Company license; the implementation, market acceptance and success of PCT’s business model and growth strategy, which includes our ability to bring a total of one billion pounds of installed polypropylene recycling capability online by 2030, and our ability to meet related construction, regulatory, and financing requirements; the ability to negotiate multi-year offtake agreements at appropriate margins to fund ongoing operations; the possibility that PCT may be adversely affected or potentially impacted by economic, business, and/or competitive factors, including interest rates, availability of capital, economic cycles, and other macro-economic impacts (such as tariffs); changes in the prices and availability of materials (such as steel and other materials needed for the construction of future Feed PreP and purification facilities), including those changes caused by inflation, tariffs and supply chain conditions, such as increased transportation costs, and our ability to obtain such materials in a timely and cost-effective manner; the ability to source feedstock with a high polypropylene content at a reasonable cost; the development of direct competitors in the recycled polypropylene segment that could impact the demand for PCT’s products; the outcome of any legal or regulatory proceedings to which PCT is, or may become, a party; geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations; changes in the prices and availability of labor (including labor shortages), turnover in employees, and increases in employee-related costs; any business disruptions due to political or economic instability, pandemics, or armed hostilities (including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and instability in the Middle East); and operational risks associated with the ability to operate the Ironton Facility and the Planned Facilities, as and when operative, at nameplate capacity.

PCT undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.​​

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of the assumptions made prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events.​

PALO ALTO, CA, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Water Tower Research will host an exclusive fireside chat with the executive team of Cloudastructure (Nasdaq: CSAI) (“Cloudastructure” or the “Company”) on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, spotlighting the Company’s accelerating growth, expanding recurring revenue base, and leadership in AI-powered physical security.

The event will feature:

• James McCormick, Chief Executive Officer
• Greg Smitherman, Chief Financial Officer
• Lauren O’Brien, Chief Revenue Officer

Cloudastructure delivered exceptional operating momentum in 2025, achieving 270% year-over-year revenue growth (unaudited) as demand accelerated for its AI-powered surveillance and Remote Guarding platform across multifamily, commercial, and infrastructure markets. Growth has been driven by strong new customer acquisition, expanding deployments within existing customers, and increasing adoption of high-margin recurring services.

Fireside chat topics will include:

• Cloudastructure’s competitive differentiation and durable advantages in AI-powered video surveillance and real-time crime prevention
• Breakthrough innovations including powered enclosures, proprietary video compression, and autonomous drone integration
• The company’s scalable go-to-market strategy fueling rapid customer and revenue expansion
• The accelerating mix of recurring revenue, improving gross margins, and progress toward operating leverage
• Key milestones and growth catalysts anticipated over the next year

The session will provide investors with a behind-the-scenes look at how Cloudastructure is transforming physical security into a proactive, cloud-driven service — while building a fast-scaling, capital-efficient recurring revenue business.

The event is free and open to the public. Register here.

ABOUT CLOUDASTRUCTURE

Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Cloudastructure’s patented, advanced, award-winning security platform utilizes a scalable cloud-based architecture that features cloud video surveillance with proprietary, state-of-the-art AI/ML analytics, and a seamless remote guarding solution. The combination enables enterprise businesses to achieve proactive, end-to-end security, and pairs that platform with an attractive value proposition that eschews proprietary hardware and offers contract-free, month-to-month pricing and unlimited 24/7 support. With Cloudastructure, companies can achieve unparalleled situational awareness in real time and thereby stop crime as it is happening, while simultaneously achieving up to a 75% lower Total Cost of Ownership than other systems. For more information, visit https://www.cloudastructure.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may be considered forward-looking, such as statements containing estimates, projections, and other forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words and phrases such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “expect,” “objective,” “projection,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “effort,” “target” or the negative of such words and other comparable terminology. However, the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Any forward-looking statement expressing an expectation or belief as to future events is expressed in good faith and believed to be reasonable at the time such forward-looking statement is made. However, these statements are not guarantees of future events and involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors beyond our control. Therefore, we caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include the risks and uncertainties discussed in the reports that the Company has filed with the SEC, such as its Annual Report on Form 10-K. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed in any forward-looking statement. Except as required by applicable law, including U.S. federal securities laws, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform them to actual results or revised expectations.

Media Contact:

Kathleen Hannon
Sr. Communications Director
Cloudastructure, Inc.
[email protected] 
(704) 574-3732

Investor Contact:
Crescendo Communications, LLC
212-671-1020
[email protected]

New York, NY, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chaince Digital Holdings Inc. (“Chaince Digital” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CD) (formerly Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc.), a digital finance and technology company focused on tokenization, on-chain innovation, and regulated brokerage services, today announced that, based on a review of Form 13F disclosures filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, more than 100 institutional holders reported positions in the Company as of December 31, 2025. This milestone reflects continued expansion since the Company’s previous update on the number of institutional investors on November 18, 2025.

The Form 13F filings reflect positions by several large financial institutions, including BlackRock, Inc., The Vanguard Group, State Street Corporation, UBS Group AG, and The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Notably, State Street Corporation reported an increase of 43.41% in disclosed holdings in its most recent Form 13F update. The ownership information and percentage changes referenced above are derived from publicly available Form 13F and fund filings and may not reflect current holdings or all accounts managed by these institutions.

These reported holdings may reflect passive strategies, index rebalancing, or other non-discretionary activity and should not be interpreted as an express or implied strategic endorsement of the Company or its securities.

“We’re encouraged to see the continued broadening of institutions reporting positions in Chaince Digital,” said the Company’s Chief Strategy Officer, Wilfred Daye. “Our focus remains on executing our strategy and building institutional-grade, compliant infrastructure across tokenization, regulated brokerage, and AI/HPC initiatives to deliver durable long-term value.”

About the filings
This release is based on SEC Form 13F and related regulatory filings that institutions submit periodically. Form 13F filings are submitted up to 45 days after quarter-end and therefore reflect holdings as of December 31, 2025, and not current ownership. Institutional holdings can change at any time, may be reported through multiple affiliated entities, and many positions are passive. References to institutional names are based solely on publicly available filings and are provided for informational purposes only. The inclusion of Chaince Digital in institutional portfolios does not necessarily represent an investment recommendation or active investment decision. Chaince Digital does not disclose or comment on the specific size of an investor’s holdings.

About Chaince Digital Holdings Inc.

Chaince Digital Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: CD) (formerly Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc.) is a digital finance and technology company focused on tokenization, on-chain innovation, and regulated brokerage services. Through its subsidiaries, including Chaince Securities, LLC, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, and AI/HPC infrastructure platforms, Chaince Digital provides technology-enabled solutions across distributed computing, business consulting, and capital markets services. The Company aims to bridge traditional financial markets with the emerging digital-asset economy through compliant, scalable, and institutional-grade infrastructure.

For more information, please visit www.chaincedigital.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.

For more information, please contact:
International Elite Capital Inc.
Annabelle Zhang
Tel: +1 (646) 866-7928
Email: [email protected]

Company now has capabilities across key regions to advance sustainable offerings 

BOSTON, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced the availability to produce in Asia Pacific its circular reinforcing carbons powered by its EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions technology platform. As such, Cabot’s manufacturing facilities in Cilegon, Indonesia and Tianjin, China have successfully validated their ability to produce circular reinforcing carbons. These products use tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) derived from end-of-life tires and leverage an International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS mass balance approach. With this milestone, Cabot now has circular reinforcing carbon production capability across all major regions including Asia, Europe and the Americas, further accelerating tire circularity and sustainability worldwide.

Tire manufacturers across the globe are pursuing ambitious sustainability commitments, with many aiming for 40% sustainable material use in total tire production by 2030 and 100% by 2050. These goals are increasing demand for circular solutions, including Cabot’s TPO-based circular reinforcing carbons, which serve as a drop-in replacement for traditional carbon black, enabling manufacturers to boost the sustainable content of their products without compromising tire performance. By having production capabilities in all regions, Cabot is continuing to strengthen supply chain efficiency through its “make-in-region, sell-in-region” approach, while helping to improve environmental sustainability across the tire value chain.

“This achievement reflects our deep commitment to delivering sustainable solutions across Asia Pacific and globally,” said Aatif Misbah, vice president and general manager, Sustainable Solutions, Reinforcement Materials segment. “Scaling our circular reinforcing carbon capabilities helps strengthen our role as a trusted partner to the tire industry, while helping to drive meaningful sustainability progress. Looking ahead, we remain focused on supporting our customers’ evolving needs and helping enable a more sustainable future.”

In addition to the newly validated sites in Asia, Cabot’s manufacturing facilities in Ville Platte, Louisiana, USA; Mauá, Brazil; and Valasske Mezirici (Valmez), Czech Republic have already demonstrated their capability to produce circular reinforcing carbons. These products are ISCC PLUS certified and offered under the recovered category of Cabot’s EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions technology platform. With a total of 13 ISCC PLUS certified sites supporting its circular reinforcing carbon portfolio across Asia, Europe and the Americas as well as two certified masterbatch and compounding sites in Europe, Cabot continues to advance its commitment to a circular, sustainable global economy.

For more information about EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions, visit cabotcorp.com/evolve.

ABOUT CABOT CORPORATION

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is a leading provider of reinforcing carbons, specialty carbons, battery materials, engineered elastomer composites, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds, fumed metal oxides and aerogel. For more information on Cabot, please visit the company’s website at cabotcorp.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in the press release regarding Cabot’s business that are not historical facts are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward looking statements, see “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contact:	Emily Moran
	Corporate Communications
	[email protected]
	(617) 460-4517
	Robert Rist
	Investor Relations
	[email protected]
	(617) 342-6374