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MONTRÉAL, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hasbro, Inc. today celebrates the official opening of its new studio, Wizards of the Coast Studios Inc., with an event welcoming employees, partners, media and local officials to the company’s new downtown Montréal office.

The new hub will focus on developing new content for the Dungeons & Dragons franchise and supporting Wizards of the Coast’s growing digital games portfolio, bringing together teams across game development and other areas within the organization.

“Montréal is where my own career in games began, so opening the doors of this studio means a great deal to me personally, and it means even more for what it represents for the future,” said Dan Ayoub, Senior Vice President, Head of Dungeons & Dragons and Head of Wizards of the Coast Canada, Hasbro. “This studio will grow to be the largest concentration of video game talent at Hasbro, built on one of the world’s deepest game development ecosystems. We’re here to create the next generation of digital game titles, and to do it with the incredible talent this city has to offer.”

Wizards of the Coast has been active in Greater Montréal’s gaming ecosystem since 2019, through its acquisition of Invoke Studios, and the expansion is expected to create hundreds of new jobs in the Montréal gaming sector. With this opening, Montréal joins the roster of major Hasbro offices worldwide, each playing a role in the company’s creative pipeline, digital innovation, and operations. The project has been supported by Montréal International and Investissement Québec International.

The 35,518-square-foot studio is planned to grow to approximately 200 employees by 2028, with specialized spaces including a dedicated gaming lounge.

About Hasbro

Hasbro is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With 165 years of expertise, Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reaches more than 1 billion fans annually around the world, through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, TV and more.

Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Monopoly, Hasbro Games, Nerf, Transformers, Play-Doh and Peppa Pig, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen.

For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a 2026 JUST Capital Industry Leader, a Brand that Matters by Fast Company, and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50 for fourteen consecutive years. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or follow Hasbro on LinkedIn.

© 2026 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Media Contact:

Ève Caron | Montréal International | [email protected]
Abby Hodes | Hasbro, Inc. | [email protected]

NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a leading global intelligence and AI solutions provider to the financial markets, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Scotia Wealth Management, part of the Scotiabank group of companies. The expansion will further integrate FactSet’s capabilities into Scotia Wealth Management’s advisor and investment platforms, supporting its commitment to enhancing the advisor experience and helping teams deliver greater value for clients.

Advisors, investment professionals, and support team members across Scotia Wealth Management, will have access to FactSet’s unified research and intelligence platform, bringing together investment research, market data, portfolio analysis, watchlists, and other resources in one place.

“We’re continually evolving our advisor platform to better support the needs of advisors and clients,” said Todd Barnes, Executive Vice President, Canadian Wealth Management Investment Advisory, Scotia Wealth Management. “Our partnership with FactSet is an important part of that evolution, introducing powerful capabilities that position us to deliver even more value across our business over time.”

“Scotia Wealth Management sets a high bar for how technology can enable advisors, and we are proud to meet it,” said Goran Skoko, Chief Revenue Officer at FactSet. “This expansion reflects the strength of a partnership built on trust, performance, and a shared belief that advisors deserve the very best tools available. We look forward to continuing to deliver on that promise together.”

This expanded initiative underscores FactSet’s growing momentum as the platform of choice for wealth management firms seeking to equip their advisors with a decisive competitive edge, and reinforces Scotiabank’s position as a firm that holds itself to the highest standard when it comes to the technology and tools it puts in the hands of its people.

About FactSet

FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) supercharges financial intelligence, offering enterprise data and information solutions that help our clients maximize their potential. Our cutting-edge digital platform seamlessly integrates proprietary financial data, client datasets, third-party sources, and flexible technology to deliver tailored solutions across the buy side, sell side, wealth management, private equity, and corporate sectors. With over 48 years of expertise, a presence in 20 countries, and extensive multi-asset class coverage, we leverage advanced data connectivity alongside AI and next-generation tools to streamline workflows, drive productivity, and enable smarter, faster decision-making. Serving more than 9,200 global clients and over 260,000 individual users, FactSet is a member of the S&P 500 dedicated to innovation and long-term client success. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

About Scotiabank

Scotiabank’s vision is to be our clients’ most trusted financial partner and deliver sustainable, profitable growth. Guided by our purpose: “for every future,” we help our clients, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. With assets of approximately $1.5 trillion (as at July 31, 2026), Scotiabank is one of the largest banks in North America by assets, and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BNS) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BNS). For more information, please visit http://www.scotiabank.com and follow us on X @Scotiabank.

To learn more about Scotia Wealth Management, please visit:

www.scotiawealthmanagement.com

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Media Relations:
Adam Dalezman
+1.203.810.1035
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ATLANTA, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Femasys Inc. (NASDAQ: FEMY), a leading biomedical innovator developing transformative fertility and non-surgical permanent birth control solutions designed to improve the standard of care, expand access, and reduce costs for women worldwide, announced today that it will exhibit at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2026 Scientific Congress & Expo, taking place October 24–28 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The Company will highlight FemaSeed^® Intratubal Insemination (ITI), a first-step fertility treatment option, together with FemVue^®, its complementary diagnostic solution for in-office fallopian tube evaluation at booth #513.

“Our expansion into OB/GYN practices brings new options for earlier fertility evaluation and treatment into the care pathway, building on the established referral relationships between OB/GYNs and REIs,” said Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Femasys. “Our commitment to REIs and the patients referred to their fertility centers remains central to our commercialization strategy. FemaSeed offers REIs an additional treatment option for appropriately selected patients as they determine the next step in care, including when to proceed to IVF. We look forward to returning to ASRM to discuss how our portfolio can complement existing fertility services and expand options for patients across this connected care ecosystem.”

Attendees are invited to visit Femasys at booth #513 to meet with Company representatives and discuss its fertility portfolio, patient selection, clinical data, and integration into existing practice workflows. Additional information about the meeting is available at www.asrmcongress.org.

About Femasys Inc.

Femasys is a leading biomedical innovator developing transformative fertility and non-surgical permanent birth control solutions designed to improve the standard of care, expand access, and reduce costs for women worldwide. The Company is focused on commercializing its fertility portfolio, led by FemaSeed^® Intratubal Insemination, together with complementary diagnostic and sperm preparation products, in the U.S. and key international markets. Femasys is also advancing FemBloc^®, its non-surgical, in-office permanent birth control solution, toward U.S. FDA approval through the ongoing FINALE pivotal trial (NCT05977751). FemBloc received regulatory approvals in Europe, the UK and New Zealand in 2025, supporting commercialization through strategic partnerships in select international markets. Femasys’ portfolio is supported by broad intellectual property protection and clinical data demonstrating favorable safety, encouraging effectiveness results, and high patient and practitioner satisfaction.
Learn more at www.femasys.com, or follow us on X, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “pending,” “intend,” “believe,” “suggests,” “potential,” “hope,” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions, many of which are beyond our control, difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from what we expect. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, among others: our ability to obtain regulatory approvals for our FemBloc product candidate; develop and advance our current FemBloc product candidate and successfully enroll and complete the clinical trial; the ability of our clinical trial to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of our product candidate and other positive results; estimates regarding the total addressable market for our products and product candidate; our ability to commercialize our products and product candidate, our ability to establish, maintain, grow or increase sales and revenues, or the effect of delays in commercializing our products, including FemaSeed; our business model and strategic plans for our products, technologies and business, including our implementation thereof; and those other risks and uncertainties described in the section titled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and other reports as filed with the SEC. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of this date, and Femasys undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Privia Health Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVA) today announced that it expects to release financial results for its third-quarter and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2026 before market open on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

The press release is expected to be publicly disseminated by 7:00 am ET and will also be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at ir.priviahealth.com. Privia Health management will host a conference call beginning at 8:00 am ET on the same day, Thursday, November 5, to discuss the results and management’s outlook for future financial and operational performance.

You can visit ir.priviahealth.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations to listen to the call via live webcast. The webcast will be archived and available for replay for on-demand listening shortly after the completion of the call under the same link. Go to https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI3e1a918b115e49a7b2ba6510d843a3c5 to pre-register and obtain your dial-in number and passcode to join the live conference call.

About Privia Health

Privia Health™ is one of the largest physician enablement companies in the United States with a presence in 25 states and the District of Columbia. Privia builds scaled provider networks with primary-care centric medical groups, risk-bearing entities, a physician-led governance structure, and the Privia Platform comprising an extensive suite of technology and service solutions. Privia collaborates with medical groups, health plans and health systems to optimize 1,300+ physician practices, improve the patient experience for 6.1+ million patients, and reward 5,600+ physicians and advanced practitioners for delivering high-value care.

Privia’s mission is to transform healthcare delivery to achieve better outcomes, lower costs, and improve the health of communities and the well-being of providers. For more information, visit priviahealth.com.

Contact

Robert Borchert
SVP, Investor & Corporate Communications
[email protected] 
817.783.4841

HOUSTON, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fervo Energy (Nasdaq: FRVO), a global pioneer of next-generation geothermal energy, today announced the launch of Ground Truth, a six-part narrative podcast tracing the company’s decade-long path from a graduate-school pitch to a public offering. Episode One, “Twenty Feet of Water,” is available today on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, and at fervoenergy.com/podcast/.

Hosted by Fervo multimedia producer Olivia Johnson, Ground Truth tells the Fervo story one decision at a time, through the voices of the people who were there to make them. Each episode is structured around original interviews with the people who built the company, paired with field recordings from Cape Station, and each functions as a lens on a larger question rather than a straight recap of the timeline.

The series follows Fervo from CEO and co-founder Tim Latimer’s decision to leave the oil and gas industry after witnessing Houston’s catastrophic 2015 floods, through the Stanford classroom where he met CTO and co-founder Jack Norbeck, the long stretch of overcoming setbacks, and the 2023 breakthrough at Project Red in the Nevada desert that proved enhanced geothermal systems could work commercially. Later episodes trace the contracts that financed Fervo’s growth, the build-out of Cape Station in Beaver County, Utah, and the company’s May 2026 debut on Nasdaq. Featured voices across the series include Latimer, Norbeck, SVP of the GeoBlock Factory Christian Gradl, CFO David Ulrey, SVP of Development and Commercial Markets Dawn Owens, and COO Sarah Jewett.

“At Fervo, we talk a lot about drilling times and well temperatures, the science behind what we’ve built,” said Megan Baldino, Head of Communications & Brand at Fervo Energy. “Ground Truth is our chance to tell the human story: the people who spent a decade betting their careers on an idea almost no one else believed in. Now it’s a reality. We think it’s a story worth hearing in their own words.”

New episodes of Ground Truth will be released on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and at fervoenergy.com/podcast/.

About Fervo Energy 

Fervo Energy (Nasdaq: FRVO) is a modern power company built around one of the market’s most important needs: affordable, dependable new power supply. Through the large-scale deployment of enhanced geothermal systems, Fervo has established a repeatable, industrial approach to building utility-scale power. The company is transforming geothermal into a clean, reliable, cost-competitive solution designed to meet rising demand from AI hyperscalers, utilities, and a more electricity-intensive economy. For more information, visit www.fervoenergy.com.  

Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, which involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “model,” “outlook,” “plan,” “positioned,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions (including the negative of such terms) are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Although Fervo believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, they involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, in many cases, beyond Fervo’s control. Accordingly, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and Fervo’s actual outcomes could differ materially from what Fervo has expressed in its forward-looking statements. 

Factors that could cause the outcomes to differ materially include (but are not limited to) the following: risks related to expanding our geothermal operations and accessing new markets; challenges in maintaining compliance with extensive environmental regulations and permitting requirements; uncertainties in forecasting future operational results and growth due to economic conditions and market demand; compliance with environmental regulations and climate change initiatives impacting operational costs; inherent risks in the geothermal industry, including potential operational disruptions and associated liabilities; the influence of consumer preferences, government policies, and competition on the demand for geothermal energy; risks associated with fluctuations in energy prices and material costs; dependence on a complex supply chain and successful maintenance of our geothermal infrastructure; financial performance influenced by fluctuations in interest rates, capital availability, and other market conditions; capacity actually constructed or for which we enter power purchase agreements under non-binding agreements, like the Geothermal Framework Agreement; exposure to legal proceedings and claims arising from our business operations; protecting our brand reputation and facing potential negative public perception; negative public perception and political opposition impacting our ability to secure regulatory approvals and market acceptance; the successful and timely execution of our growth strategy, with risks of delays or failures; reliance on key personnel and the potential impact of labor costs and workforce challenges; heavy reliance on technology systems and potential cybersecurity threats; global economic and political conditions affecting our operations, supply chain, and customer demand; the risk that our estimates of capacity potential and heat initially in place are inaccurate or that we are unable to produce quantities of electrical energy commensurate with such estimates; and other risks and uncertainties, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” in Fervo’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 11, 2026, and Fervo’s other filings with the SEC. 

In light of these factors, the events anticipated by Fervo’s forward-looking statements may not occur at the time anticipated or at all. Moreover, Fervo operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks emerge from time to time. Fervo cannot predict all risks, nor can it assess the impact of all factors on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking statements it may make. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release or, if earlier, as of the date they were made. Fervo does not intend to, and disclaims any obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements unless required by applicable law. 

Contact  

V2 Communications for Fervo Energy  

[email protected] 

LONGVIEW, Texas, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Friedman Industries, Incorporated (NASDAQ/GS: FRD) announced today its Texas Tubular Products division has been rebranded as Friedman Tubular, effective October 8, 2026.

The rebranding more directly integrates the Company’s tubular division with the Friedman Industries brand and reflects the Company’s continued focus on serving customers and suppliers through a unified platform. The Friedman Tubular name provides clearer market recognition for the Company’s steel pipe manufacturing capabilities while supporting future investment, operational efficiency, and long-term customer partnerships.

“Texas Tubular has a rich history and has built strong relationships with customers and suppliers over many years,” said Michael J. Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Friedman Industries. “Rebranding as Friedman Tubular more directly aligns the division with Friedman Industries, strengthens our brand identity, and supports our continued focus on growth and expanding the level of service we provide to our customers.”

The transition to Friedman Tubular does not change the Company’s commitment to quality, reliability, or responsiveness. Customers, suppliers, and project partners can continue to expect the same experienced team, manufacturing capabilities, and service-focused approach, now supported by a brand identity that more directly reflects the broader Friedman Industries platform.

About Friedman Industries

Friedman Industries is a diversified metals processing and pipe manufacturing company operating through two segments: flat-roll products and tubular products.

The flat-roll products segment includes processing facilities in Hickman, Arkansas; Decatur, Alabama; Miami, Florida; East Chicago, Indiana; Granite City, Illinois; and Sinton, Texas, as well as a distribution facility in Orlando, Florida. The Florida locations operate through the Company’s Century Metals & Supplies subsidiary, while all other locations operate under the Friedman Industries name. The segment processes carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum flat-rolled products using temper mills, stretcher and corrective leveling cut-to-length lines, slitting equipment, and fiber laser cutting capabilities.

The tubular products segment operates in Lone Star, Texas, where the Company manufactures electric resistance welded (ERW) pipe and distributes pipe through its Friedman Tubular division. The segment’s pipe mills are licensed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) to manufacture line pipe and oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and also produce pipe to other recognized ASTM specifications.

For more information, visit www.friedmantubular.com and www.friedmanindustries.com.

CONTACT:
(903) 758-3431
[email protected]

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and DALLAS, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kodiak AI, Inc. (“Kodiak”) (Nasdaq: KDK), a leading provider of Physical AI-powered autonomous driving technology, and Charger USA, a cross-border carrier serving the United States and Mexico, today announced a collaboration for autonomous freight delivery.

Through this collaboration, trucks equipped with the Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s autonomous driving system, are hauling refrigerated and dry freight for consumer packaged goods and food and beverage customers on the 435-mile lane between Charger’s terminals in Dallas and Laredo, Texas. Kodiak and Charger completed their first delivery on September 8, 2026.

Today, the companies are operating with a safety driver behind the wheel. The companies intend to transition the lane to driverless operations once Kodiak completes its safety case. A safety case is a structured, evidence-backed argument that the Kodiak Driver is acceptably safe to operate in a specific domain.

This collaboration marks Kodiak’s first route serving Laredo, the highest-volume commercial land port of entry in the United States. The Port of Laredo handled over $350 billion in international trade in 2025, amounting to nearly 40% of all United States trade with Mexico. Consumer packaged goods and food and beverage shipments move in steady, high-volume flows tied to retail replenishment schedules, making the predictable transit times and extended operating hours of autonomous trucks especially valuable.

“Autonomy lets us build a network that serves both our customers and our drivers,” said Andy Khera, President, Charger USA. “Combining our in-house TMS, managed transportation, and the Kodiak Driver creates a nearly fully automated ecosystem that gives our customers long-term capacity continuity through changing labor markets and freight demand, while bringing our drivers home every night.”

Charger operates across North America as an asset-based carrier, with temperature-controlled transport freight among its core service lines. The companies expect to expand the collaboration to additional lanes in Charger’s network over time as Charger integrates the Kodiak Driver into its own fleet.

“Charger came to us knowing what they wanted from autonomy and what they need to see before scaling it,” said Don Burnette, Founder and CEO, Kodiak. “That clarity makes for a strong collaboration. The Dallas–Laredo lane extends the Kodiak Driver into a new corridor, and gives both companies the operating foundation we need to scale driverless service.”

Kodiak commercializes its technology through a Driver-as-a-Service model, where the company deploys the Kodiak Driver on trucks owned and operated by its customers. Kodiak’s driverless technology has been deployed in commercial service in the Permian Basin since December 2024, where customer-owned trucks operate with no one in the cab.

Kodiak plans to launch long-haul driverless service by the end of 2026. The company’s long-haul Autonomy Readiness Measure, which measures the percentage of claims and evidence in Kodiak’s safety case that are materially complete, reached 96% at the end of September 2026.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements including regarding Kodiak’s or its management teams’ expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. 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: expectations related to Kodiak’s and Charger Logistics’s collaboration, including the expectation for future expansion as operating experience accumulates; expectations regarding the benefits and performance of Kodiak’s technology; Kodiak’s expectations with respect to opportunities for continued geographic and freight type expansion; Kodiak’s expectations with respect to closing its long-haul safety case and launching driverless operations on public highways in Texas by the end of 2026; and Kodiak’s expectations with respect to its future performance and success. 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 provided for illustrative purposes only and 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 near term and long term. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact such forward-looking statements can be found in filings and potential filings by Kodiak with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading “Risk Factors.” 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 does 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 they are made. Kodiak anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Kodiak’s assessments to change. However, while Kodiak may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Kodiak specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Kodiak’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date they are made.

About Kodiak AI

Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK) is a leader in Physical AI, developing driverless technology that powers machines that move. The core of the company’s solution is the Kodiak Driver, a vehicle-agnostic autonomous driving system that combines advanced AI-powered software with modular hardware. Today, the Kodiak Driver operates in the long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense sectors, and is already deployed in commercial operation with no one in the cab. Kodiak AI commercializes its technology through both a Driver-as-a-Service business model and strategic partnerships. In 2024, Kodiak achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first company to deploy driverless technology in customer-owned driverless semi-trucks. Commercial partners and customers include Atlas Energy Solutions, IKEA, Bridgestone, Werner Enterprises, C.R. England, General Dynamics Land Systems, and Roehl Transport.

For more information, visit kodiak.ai/investors. The Kodiak press kit, including videos and images, is available here.

About Charger Logistics 

Charger Logistics USA is a privately held, asset-based transportation and logistics company operating across the United States and Mexico. Charger provides truckload, dedicated, temperature-controlled, and cross-border services, supported by a warehousing and cold storage network that enables end-to-end management of the full supply chain ecosystem. Charger operates on a proprietary transportation management system and a suite of in-house applications, delivering real-time visibility, execution, and data-driven decision-making across its network. Charger serves customers in food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, automotive, retail, and consumer products. To learn more, visit chargerlogistics.com.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/cc9d4f4e-10d7-42f1-8539-f070ef1c661f

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EVA LIVE, INC. is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming 2026 Maxim Growth Summit, taking place from October 12-14 at The Hard Rock Hotel NYC. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and premier institutions to explore the latest trends and advancements across several industries.

EVA LIVE, INC. will be meeting with institutional investors in one-on-one sessions and engage with senior Maxim research analysts throughout the event.

Keynote speakers include Ron Insana (Senior Analyst & Commentator for CNBC, current CEO of i-Fi.AI and former Chief Market Strategist for Dynasty Financial) and Eric Adams (former mayor of New York City). The conference will also feature roundtable discussions with CEOs from small- and mid-cap companies, moderated by Maxim research analysts. Roundtable discussions will cover a range of sectors, including biotechnology, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, digital assets, energy and mining, drones, and more.

This year, portions of the event will also be streamed online at digital.maximgrp.com.

For more information and a complete agenda of the Maxim Growth Summit, please visit www.maximgrp.com/2026-growth-summit.

Maxim Group LLC is a full-service investment banking, securities and wealth management firm headquartered in New York. The independent and employee-owned firm provides a full array of financial services including investment banking; private wealth management; and global institutional equity, fixed-income and derivatives sales & trading, equity research and prime brokerage services. Maxim Group LLC is a registered broker-dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) and is a member of FINRA, SIPC, and NASDAQ. To learn more about Maxim Group LLC, visit maximgrp.com.

About Eva Live Inc.

Eva Live Inc. (NASDAQ: GOAI) is an artificial intelligence technology company developing and commercializing AI-powered platforms across multiple industries. Through Eva Defense Inc., the Company is applying its artificial intelligence technology to autonomous systems, unmanned platforms, communications and next-generation defense applications.

For more information, visit www.eva.live

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein, including but not limited to such things as future business strategy, plans, and goals, and the expansion and growth of our business. The words “estimate”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “intend”, “believe” “target”, “budget”, “may”, “can”, “will”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “seeks”, or “scheduled to” and similar words or expressions, or negatives of these terms or other variations of these terms or comparable language or any discussion of strategy or intention identify forward-looking statements. Please see the risk factors included in the Company’s United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements. Although these forward-looking statements were based on assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable when made, you are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results, performance, or achievements may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements in this press release. Any forward-looking statements made in this press release speak only as of the date of those statements. We undertake no obligation to update those statements or publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of those statements to reflect future events or developments.

Media Inquiries:

Javan Khazali
Phone: 310-229-5981
Email: [email protected]

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BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — North American lithium producer Elevra Lithium Limited (“Elevra”) (ASX:ELV; NASDAQ:ELVR) is pleased to announce that it has executed a binding Spodumene Concentrate Supply Agreement (the “Agreement”) with LG Energy Solution for the supply of spodumene concentrate produced at North American Lithium (“NAL”) in Québec.

The Agreement provides for the aggregate supply of 240,000 dry metric tonnes (“dmt”) of spodumene concentrate over a three-year term commencing from the date of the first shipment, which is expected to be delivered in calendar year 2026.

The contracted base quantity of 240,000 dmt, comprises:

• 30,000 dmt in 2026;
• 60,000 dmt in 2027 and 2028; and
• 90,000 dmt in 2029.

In addition to the contracted base quantity, Elevra may supply up to 90,000 dmt of optional volume over the three-year term, subject to agreement between both parties.

The Agreement establishes a market-linked pricing for spodumene concentrate adjusted for lithium content.

This three-year Agreement with LG Energy Solution is aligned with Elevra’s commercial strategy to prioritise establishing strategic customer relationships while developing a more diversified and market-aligned sales portfolio for NAL with improved commercial terms.

Elevra’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Lucas Dow, said: “This agreement with LG Energy Solution represents an important step in implementing the commercial strategy we outlined with our FY26 annual results. It provides Elevra with a committed customer for a meaningful portion of NAL’s production while retaining exposure to spodumene concentrate market pricing.

“Securing a leading global battery manufacturer as a customer further strengthens the commercial position of NAL and supports our strategy of building a diversified portfolio of high-quality customers as we increase production and progress the NAL expansion.”

Announcement authorised for release by Elevra’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

About Elevra Lithium

Elevra Lithium Limited is a North American lithium producer (ASX:ELV; NASDAQ:ELVR) with projects in Québec, Canada, United States, and a joint venture in Western Australia.

Elevra’s assets comprise North American Lithium (100%), a 60% stake in the Moblan Lithium Project in Central Québec and the Carolina Lithium Project (100%) in the United States.

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