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JOHN HANCOCK DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS – SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

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BOSTON, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – John Hancock Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ) (the “Fund”), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the “Adviser”) and subadvised by Wellington Management Company LLP (the “Subadviser”), announced today sources of its quarterly distribution of $0.2500 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of December 11, 2025, pursuant to the Fund’s managed distribution plan.  This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 

Notification of Sources of Distribution

This notice provides shareholders of the John Hancock Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ) with important information concerning the distribution declared on December 1, 2025, and payable on December 31, 2025. No action is required on your part.

Distribution Period:

December 2025

Distribution Amount Per Common Share:

$0.2500

The following table sets forth the estimated sources of the current distribution, payable December 31, 2025, and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources:  net investment income; net realized short term capital gains; net realized long term capital gains; and return of capital or other capital source. All amounts are expressed on a per common share basis and as a percentage of the distribution amount.


For the period 10/01/2025-12/31/2025

 

 


For the fiscal year-to-date period
01/01/2025-12/31/20251

 

Source

Current
Distribution ($)

% Breakdown
of the Current
Distribution

Total Cumulative
Distributions ($)

% Breakdown
of the Total
Cumulative
Distributions

Net Investment Income

0.1253

50 %

0.6344

63 %

Net Realized Short- Term Capital Gains

0.1247

50 %

0.1671

17 %

Net Realized Long- Term Capital Gains

0.0000

0 %

0.1191

12 %

Return of Capital or Other Capital Source

0.0000

0 %

0.0816

8 %

 

Total per common share

0.2500

100 %

1.0022

100 %

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1 The Fund’s current fiscal year began on January 1, 2025 and will end on December 31, 2025.

 

 

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 5 years ended on November 28, 2025

9.28 %

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of November 28, 2025

8.14 %

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through November 28, 2025

13.16 %

Cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of November 28, 2025

8.16 %

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s managed distribution plan.

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital.  A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you.  A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.”

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes.  The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations.  The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

The Fund has declared the December 2025 distribution pursuant to the Fund’s managed distribution plan (the “Plan”).  Under the Plan, the Fund makes fixed quarterly distributions in the amount of $0.2500 per share, which will continue to be paid quarterly until further notice.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact your financial professional or call the Manulife John Hancock Closed-End Fund Information Line at 1-800-843-0090, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund’s control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

An investor should consider a Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.

About Manulife John Hancock Investments 
We serve investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship.

About Manulife Investment Management 
Manulife Investment Management is the global brand for the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 18 geographies. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We’re committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.

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NEUBERGER REAL ESTATE SECURITIES INCOME FUND ANNOUNCES MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION

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NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Neuberger Real Estate Securities Income Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NRO) (the “Fund”) has announced a distribution declaration of $0.0312 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is payable on January 30, 2026, has a record date of January 15, 2026, and has an ex-date of January 15, 2026.

Under its level distribution policy, the Fund anticipates that it will make regular monthly distributions, subject to market conditions, of $0.0312 per share of common stock, unless further action is taken to determine another amount. There is no assurance that the Fund will always be able to pay a distribution of any particular amount or that a distribution will consist of only net investment income. The Fund’s ability to maintain its current distribution rate will depend on a number of factors, including the amount and stability of income received from its investments, availability of capital gains, the amount of leverage employed by the Fund, the cost of leverage and the level of other Fund fees and expenses.

The distribution announced today, as well as future distributions, may consist of net investment income, net realized capital gains and return of capital. In compliance with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, a notice would be provided for any distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income. The notice would be for informational purposes and not for tax reporting purposes, and would disclose, among other things, estimated portions of the distribution, if any, consisting of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions paid in 2026 will be made after the end of the year.

About Neuberger Berman

Neuberger Berman is an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager founded in 1939 with over 2,900 employees in 26 countries. The firm manages $558 billion of equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals. Neuberger’s investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental research and engaged ownership. The firm has been named the #1 Best Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments and has placed #1 or #2 for each of the last eleven years (firms with more than 1,000 employees). Visit www.nb.com for more information, including www.nb.com/disclosure-global-communications for information on awards. Data as of September 30, 2025.

Statements made in this release that look forward in time involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets or a decline in the Fund’s performance, a general downturn in the economy, competition from other closed end investment companies, changes in government policy or regulation, inability of the Fund’s investment adviser to attract or retain key employees, inability of the Fund to implement its investment strategy, inability of the Fund to manage rapid expansion and unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations.

Contact:
Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC
Investor Information
(877) 461-1899

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NEUBERGER NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY FUND ANNOUNCES MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION

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NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Neuberger Next Generation Connectivity Fund Inc. (NYSE: NBXG) (the “Fund”) has announced a distribution declaration of $0.12 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is payable on January 30, 2026, has a record date of January 15, 2026, and has an ex-date of January 15, 2026.

Under its level distribution policy, the Fund anticipates that it will make regular monthly distributions, subject to market conditions, of $0.12 per share of common stock, unless further action is taken to determine another amount. The Fund’s ability to maintain its current distribution rate will depend on a number of factors, including the amount and stability of income received from its investments, availability of capital gains, and the level of other Fund fees and expenses. There is no assurance that the Fund will always be able to pay a distribution of any particular amount or that a distribution will consist of only net investment income.

Due to an effort to maintain a stable distribution amount, the distribution announced today, as well as future distributions, may consist of net investment income, net realized capital gains and return of capital. In compliance with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, a notice would be provided for any distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income. The notice would be for informational purposes and not for tax reporting purposes, and would disclose, among other things, estimated portions of the distribution, if any, consisting of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions paid in 2026 will be made after the end of the year.

About Neuberger Berman

Neuberger Berman is an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager founded in 1939 with over 2,900 employees in 26 countries. The firm manages $558 billion of equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals. Neuberger’s investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental research and engaged ownership. The firm has been named the #1 Best Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments and has placed #1 or #2 for each of the last eleven years (firms with more than 1,000 employees). Visit www.nb.com for more information, including www.nb.com/disclosure-global-communications for information on awards. Data as of September 30, 2025.

Statements made in this release that look forward in time involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets or a decline in the Fund’s performance, a general downturn in the economy, competition from other closed end investment companies, changes in government policy or regulation, inability of the Fund’s investment adviser to attract or retain key employees, inability of the Fund to implement its investment strategy, inability of the Fund to manage rapid expansion and unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations.

Contact: 
Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC 
Investor Information
(877) 461-1899

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NEUBERGER ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE AND INCOME FUND ANNOUNCES MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION

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NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Neuberger Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NML) (the “Fund”) has announced a distribution declaration of $0.0584 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is payable on January 30, 2026, has a record date of January 15, 2026, and has an ex-date of January 15, 2026.

The Fund currently intends to make regular monthly cash distributions to holders of its common stock at a fixed rate per share, to be determined based on the projected net rate of return of the Fund’s investments as well as other factors, subject to ongoing review and adjustment from time to time. The Fund currently intends to pay its regular monthly distributions out of its distributable cash flow, which generally consists of (1) cash and paid-in-kind distributions from master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) or their affiliates, dividends from common stocks, interest from debt instruments and income from other investments held by the Fund less (2) current or accrued operating expenses, including leverage costs, if any, and taxes on its taxable income.

The Fund expects that a portion of its distributions to stockholders will constitute a non-taxable return of capital. A “return of capital” is a distribution by the Fund which represents a return of a common stockholder’s original investment and should not be confused with a dividend. To the extent the Fund pays a return of capital, a common stockholder’s basis in Fund shares will be reduced, which will increase a capital gain or reduce a capital loss upon sale of those shares. There is no assurance that the Fund will always be able to pay a distribution of any particular amount, or that a distribution will consist solely of the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits. 

In compliance with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, a notice would be provided for any distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income. The notice would be for informational purposes and not for tax reporting purposes, and would disclose, among other things, estimated portions of the distribution, if any, consisting of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions paid in 2026 will be made after the end of the year.

The Fund is subject to federal income tax on its taxable income, unlike most investment companies. Any taxes paid by the Fund will reduce the amount available to pay distributions to stockholders, and therefore investors in the Fund will likely receive lower distributions than if they invested directly in MLPs.

About Neuberger Berman

Neuberger Berman is an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager founded in 1939 with over 2,900 employees in 26 countries. The firm manages $558 billion of equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals. Neuberger’s investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental research and engaged ownership. The firm has been named the #1 Best Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments and has placed #1 or #2 for each of the last eleven years (firms with more than 1,000 employees). Visit www.nb.com for more information, including www.nb.com/disclosure-global-communications for information on awards. Data as of September 30, 2025.

Statements made in this release that look forward in time involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets or a decline in the Fund’s performance, a general downturn in the economy, competition from other closed end investment companies, changes in government policy or regulation, inability of the Fund’s investment adviser to attract or retain key employees, inability of the Fund to implement its investment strategy, inability of the Fund to manage rapid expansion and unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations.

Contact:
Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC 
Investor Information
(877) 461-1899

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NEUBERGER HIGH YIELD STRATEGIES FUND ANNOUNCES MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION

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NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Neuberger High Yield Strategies Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NHS) (the “Fund”) has announced a distribution declaration of $0.0905 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is payable on January 30, 2026, has a record date of January 15, 2026, and has an ex-date of January 15, 2026.

Under its level distribution policy, the Fund anticipates that it will make regular monthly distributions, subject to market conditions, of $0.0905 per share of common stock, unless further action is taken to determine another amount. The Fund’s ability to maintain its current distribution rate will depend on a number of factors, including the amount and stability of income received from its investments, the cost of leverage and the level of other Fund fees and expenses. There is no assurance that the Fund will always be able to pay a distribution of any particular amount or that a distribution will consist only of net investment income.

Due to an effort to maintain a stable distribution amount, the distribution announced today, as well as future distributions, may consist of net investment income, net realized capital gains and return of capital. In compliance with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, a notice would be provided for any distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income. The notice would be for informational purposes and not for tax reporting purposes, and would disclose, among other things, estimated portions of the distribution, if any, consisting of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions paid in 2026 will be made after the end of the year.

About Neuberger Berman

Neuberger Berman is an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager founded in 1939 with over 2,900 employees in 26 countries. The firm manages $558 billion of equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals. Neuberger’s investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental research and engaged ownership. The firm has been named the #1 Best Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments and has placed #1 or #2 for each of the last eleven years (firms with more than 1,000 employees). Visit www.nb.com for more information, including www.nb.com/disclosure-global-communications for information on awards. Data as of September 30, 2025.

Statements made in this release that look forward in time involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets or a decline in the Fund’s performance, a general downturn in the economy, competition from other closed end investment companies, changes in government policy or regulation, inability of the Fund’s investment adviser to attract or retain key employees, inability of the Fund to implement its investment strategy, inability of the Fund to manage rapid expansion and unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations.

Contact:
Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC
Investor Information
(877) 461-1899

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Alvotech Secures Term Loan Facility of USD 100 Million

  • USD 100 million senior term loan facility with a 2-year maturity
  • Strengthens liquidity to support execution across Alvotech’s R&D pipeline and global product launches through 2026
  • Led by GoldenTree Asset Management

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, today announced a USD 100 million senior term loan facility with maturity in December 2027 aimed at strengthening liquidity and supporting the execution of Alvotech’s strategic priorities in 2026.

“This USD 100 million financing underscores the long-term commitment of our financing partners at GoldenTree and their a
lignment with Alvotech’s strategy,” said Robert Wessman, Chairman and CEO of Alvotech. “Their support strengthens our ability to execute on our growth plans, invest in R&D, and deliver high-quality biosimilars to patients worldwide.”

With the transaction, led by GoldenTree Asset Management, Alvotech secures financing from investors who share the Company’s confidence in its ability to execute, and the scale, quality and commercial potential of its biosimilar product pipeline. Alvotech remains committed to advancing its R&D pipeline, which currently includes 30 products in development and ranks among the most valuable biosimilar portfolios in the industry. In parallel, the Company continues to expand its production capacity and strengthen its supply chain to support four new global product launches through 2026.

The transaction, a senior term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of USD 100 million, bears an interest rate of 12.50%, payable monthly in cash, and has a maturity date of 2 years. The transaction replaces the Company’s previously disclosed working capital facility (ABL) and provides Alvotech with access to the full USD 100 million throughout the term of the loan. This structure offers enhanced operational flexibility.

This term loan facility follows the successful arrangement of a strategic refinancing transaction maturing in June 2029, also led by GoldenTree Asset Management, as announced in June 2024. In addition, Alvotech announced in June 2025 the repricing of its existing facility to an interest rate of SOFR plus 6.0% per annum, equivalent to approximately 9.8% based on the 30-day average SOFR rate of ~3.8%

Further reinforcing its capital structure, Alvotech recently announced the successful placing of USD 108 million senior unsecured convertible bonds due 2030. Together these transactions position the Company to maintain its leading position and investment into its biosimilar development pipeline.

For further information, please contact:

Media

Benedikt Stefansson, VP Investor Relations and Global Communications
Sarah Macleod, Head of Global Communications
[email protected]

Investor Relations

Balaji Prasad, Chief Strategy Officer
Patrik Ling, VP Investor Relations Scandinavia (SE)
Benedikt Stefansson, VP Investor Relations and Global Communications (IS)
[email protected]

About Alvotech

Alvotech is a biotechnology company, founded by Robert Wessman, focused solely on the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide. Alvotech seeks to be a global leader in the biosimilar space by delivering high-quality, cost-effective products and services, enabled by a fully integrated approach and broad in-house capabilities. Five biosimilars are already approved and marketed in multiple global markets, including biosimilars to Humira® (adalimumab), Stelara® (ustekinumab), Simponi® (golimumab), Eylea® (aflibercept) and Prolia®/Xgeva® (denosumab). The current development pipeline includes nine disclosed biosimilar candidates aimed at treating autoimmune disorders, eye disorders, osteoporosis, respiratory disease, and cancer. Alvotech has formed a network of strategic commercial partnerships to provide global reach and leverage local expertise in markets that include the United States, Europe, Japan, China, and other Asian countries and large parts of South America, Africa and the Middle East. For more information, please visit https://www.alvotech.com. None of the information on the Alvotech website shall be deemed part of this press release.

For more information, please visit our investor portal, and our website or follow us on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Alvotech Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this communication may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements include, for example, Alvotech’s expectations regarding competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities including pipeline product development, future plans and intentions, regulatory submissions, review and interactions, the potential approval and commercial launch of its product candidates, the timing of regulatory approval, market launches and financial projections. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Alvotech and its management, are inherently uncertain and are inherently subject to risks, variability, and contingencies, many of which are beyond Alvotech’s control. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to factors set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in documents that Alvotech may from time-to-time file or furnish with the SEC. There may be additional risks that Alvotech does not presently know or that Alvotech currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, assurance, prediction or definitive statement of a fact or probability. Alvotech does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements or to inform the recipient of any matters of which any of them becomes aware of which may affect any matter referred to in this communication. Alvotech disclaims any and all liability for any loss or damage (whether foreseeable or not) suffered or incurred by any person or entity as a result of anything contained or omitted from this communication and such liability is expressly disclaimed.



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Rubico Inc. Announces Acquisition of Newbuilding Mega Yacht

ATHENS, Greece, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rubico Inc. (Nasdaq: RUBI) (the “Company” or “Rubico”), a global provider of shipping transportation services specializing in the ownership of vessels, announced today that it has entered into a purchase agreement (the “SPA”) for the acquisition from Top Ships Inc. of a vessel-owning company (the “Owner”) which is party to a shipbuilding contract for a newbuilding mega yacht, the M/Y Sanlorenzo 1150Exp, with expected delivery from the shipyard in the second quarter of 2027 for a purchase price of $38.0 million. Consummation of the purchase and sale of the Owner’s shares under the SPA is expected to take place no later than March 31, 2026.

The Company had previously announced that it had entered into a letter of intent providing an exclusivity period during which the Company conducted a due diligence process and evaluated the potential transaction. As previously announced, an advance payment of $4.0 million made pursuant to the letter of intent was credited against the purchase price of the newbuilding mega yacht. A special independent committee composed of independent members of the Company’s board of directors negotiated and approved the acquisition, after obtaining a fairness opinion from an independent financial advisor.

About the Company

Rubico Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services specializing in the ownership of vessels.

The Company is incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Athens, Greece. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “RUBI”.
Please visit the Company’s website at: https://rubicoinc.com/

For further information please contact:

Nikolaos Papastratis
Chief Financial Officer
Rubico Inc.
Tel: +30 210 812 8107
Email: [email protected]

Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts, including with respect to the yacht acquisition.

The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “believe,” “anticipate,” “intends,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,” “may,” “should,” “expect” “pending” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. Please see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.



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VistaShares Animal Spirits 2x Daily Strategy ETF (WILD) to Close

NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VistaShares and Tidal Financial Group announce the planned closure and liquidation of the VistaShares Animal Spirits™ 2x Daily Strategy ETF (NYSE: WILD). This decision follows a review of the fund’s viability and was made in the best interests of shareholders.

The fund will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the close of regular trading on Wednesday, January 14, 2025 (the Delisting Date). After this date, WILD shares will no longer trade on an exchange.

Shareholders may sell their shares on the exchange prior to the Delisting Date through their brokerage accounts, subject to customary brokerage commissions and fees. After January 14, 2025, shares will no longer trade on NYSE, and there can be no assurance that an active secondary market will exist.

The fund will liquidate its portfolio on Tuesday, January 20, 2025 (the Liquidation Date). As the fund prepares for liquidation, it will increase its cash holdings, which may cause it to deviate from its stated investment objective and strategy.

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

About Tidal Financial Group

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



Contact: Gavin Filmore at [email protected].

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Top Ships Inc. Announces Sale of Newbuilding Mega Yacht

ATHENS, Greece, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TOP Ships Inc. (the “Company” or “TOP Ships”) (NYSE American:TOPS), an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient “ECO” tanker vessels, announced today that it has entered into a sale agreement (the “SPA”) for the sale to Rubico Inc. of a vessel-owning company (the “Owner”) which is party to a shipbuilding contract for a newbuilding mega yacht, the M/Y Sanlorenzo 1150Exp, with expected delivery from the shipyard in the second quarter of 2027 for a purchase price of $38.0 million. Consummation of the purchase and sale of the Owner’s shares under the SPA is expected to take place no later than March 31, 2026. A special independent committee composed of independent members of the Company’s board of directors negotiated and approved the sale, after obtaining a fairness opinion from an independent financial advisor.

About the Company

TOP Ships Inc. is an international owner and operator of ocean-going vessels focusing on modern, fuel-efficient eco tanker vessels transporting crude oil, petroleum products (clean and dirty) and bulk liquid chemicals. For more information about TOP Ships Inc., visit its website: www.topships.org.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts, including statements regarding the potential acquisition of real estate assets.

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For further information please contact:

Alexandros Tsirikos
Chief Financial Officer
TOP Ships Inc.
Tel: +30 210 812 8107
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Kodiak AI Announces Refinancing of Senior Debt Facility

  • New, increased $30M debt facility reduces interest rate by 200 basis points, and extends debt maturity from 2026 to 2030
  • New financing further extends Kodiak’s cash runway, enabling the Company to more effectively deliver on its strategic priorities
  • Transaction strengthens Kodiak’s liquidity position and provides enhanced financial flexibility

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kodiak AI, Inc. (“Kodiak” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KDK), a leading provider of AI-powered autonomous driving technology, today announced the completion of the establishment of a new debt facility with Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (the “Lender”) (Nasdaq: HRZN) as noted in a Form 8-K that was filed today with the SEC. Compared to Kodiak’s previous debt facility, the terms of the new facility provide additional capital, lower interest rates by 200 basis points, extend maturity, and reduce cash outflow and will provide Kodiak with improved liquidity and increased flexibility to operate and scale its business.

“The favorable terms of our debt facility will allow us to achieve several key objectives for our company and our shareholders,” said Don Burnette, Founder and CEO, Kodiak. “This strengthens the Company’s financial position by increasing debt capacity, lowering the interest rate, eliminating near-term principal payments, and extending the debt maturity. Overall, these changes result in reduced near-term cash outflows, improved liquidity, and enhanced ability to execute on strategic priorities. The transaction also reflects Horizon’s continued confidence in Kodiak’s business model and performance.”

The venture loan and security agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) provides for a senior secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $30.0 million (collectively, the “Term Loans”), all of which was drawn at the closing.

Borrowings under the Loan Agreement accrue interest at a rate equal to the prime rate plus 3.50% with the prime rate having a floor of 6.50%. The Term Loans are repayable in monthly interest-only payments from February 1, 2026 until July 1, 2028 (the “Interest-Only Payment Period”). After the expiration of the Interest-Only Payment Period, beginning on August 1, 2028, the Term Loans will be repayable in 18 equal monthly payments of principal and accrued interest until maturity. The Term Loans will mature on January 1, 2030 (the “Maturity Date”).

At the Borrowers’ option, the Borrowers may prepay all of the outstanding Term Loans, subject to a prepayment premium equal to (a) 2.0% of the Term Loans being prepaid if the prepayment occurs during the 24 months following the Closing Date; and (b) 1.0% of the Term Loans being prepaid if the prepayment occurs after the 24 month anniversary of the Closing Date.

For additional details on the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement please refer to the Form 8-K that was filed with the SEC and is available at https://investors.kodiak.ai/.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, each as amended, including Kodiak’s expectations relating to its future financial position and business strategy and plans. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: Kodiak’s expectations relating to its future financial position and business strategy and plans. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Kodiak’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied upon by any investors as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Kodiak. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; the rapid evolution of autonomous vehicle technology and flaws or errors in Kodiak’s solutions or flaws in or misuse of autonomous vehicle technology in general; risks related to the rollout of Kodiak’s business and the timing of expected business milestones; the effects of competition on Kodiak’s business; supply shortages in the materials necessary for the production of the Kodiak Driver; risks related to working with third-party manufacturers for key components of the Kodiak Driver; risks related to the retrofitting of Kodiak’s vehicles by third parties; the termination or suspension of any of Kodiak’s contracts or the reduction in counterparty spending; delays in Kodiak’s operational roadmap with key partners and customers; and Kodiak’s ability to raise capital in the future. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact such forward-looking statements can be found in filings by Kodiak with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. If any of these risks materialize or any assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Kodiak may not presently know or that Kodiak currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Kodiak’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Kodiak’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Kodiak specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

About Kodiak AI, Inc.

Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK) was founded in 2018 and is a leading provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology that is designed to help tackle some of the toughest driving jobs. Kodiak’s driverless solution can help address the critical problem of safely transporting goods in the face of unprecedented supply chain challenges. Kodiak’s vision is to become the trusted world leader in autonomous ground transportation. Kodiak is committed to a safer and more efficient future for all through the commercialization of driverless trucking at scale. To that end, Kodiak developed the Kodiak Driver, a virtual driver that combines advanced AI-powered software with modular and vehicle-agnostic hardware designed to help address Kodiak’s customers’ needs. The Kodiak Driver is not just an idea—it is operating without a human driver today. Kodiak serves customers in the industrial trucking and long-haul trucking industries. In 2024, Kodiak believes it achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first company to deploy customer-owned and -operated driverless trucks in commercial service. The Kodiak Driver is also being utilized in the defense sector, where Kodiak believes it can support national security initiatives and critical government applications.

For more information about Kodiak, please visit https://kodiak.ai/investors. Kodiak’s press kit with videos and images can be found HERE.

About Horizon Technology Finance

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: HRZN), externally managed by Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC, an affiliate of Monroe Capital, is a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital and private equity-backed companies and publicly traded companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries. The investment objective of Horizon is to maximize its investment portfolio’s return by generating current income from the debt investments it makes and capital appreciation from the warrants it receives when making such debt investments. Horizon is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, with a regional office in Pleasanton, California, and investment professionals located throughout the U.S. Monroe Capital is a premier asset management firm specializing in private credit markets across various strategies, including direct lending, technology finance, venture debt, opportunistic, structured credit, real estate and equity. To learn more, please visit horizontechfinance.com.

Contacts

Kodiak Media Relations

Daniel Goff
VP of External Affairs
+1 646-515-3933
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Stacy Morris
Futurista Communications for Kodiak
+1 310-415-9188
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Kodiak Investor Relations

Lauren Sloane
The Blueshirt Group for Kodiak
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