HOUSTON, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTK) today announced an increase to its previously disclosed guidance estimates for 2026 total revenue and Adjusted EBITDA.

Following strong second-quarter results, on August 4, 2026, the Company raised its full-year 2026 guidance for total revenue to a range of $340 million to $350 million and for Adjusted EBITDA(1) to a range of $47 million to $51 million. As a result of the current outlook for international chemistry sales in the second half of 2026, the Company expects 2026 total revenue of $360 million to $370 million and Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $50 million to $54 million. At the midpoints of the increased 2026 guidance ranges, total revenue and Adjusted EBITDA would represent growth of 54% and 58%, respectively, compared with the reported full-year 2025 metrics(2).

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ryan Ezell said, "We have continued to experience growing demand, in particular in international chemistry, since increasing our 2026 guidance last month, giving us the confidence to further increase our outlook for the year. Our momentum through 2026 reflects sustained demand for Flotek's real-time data and chemistry technologies, strong customer response to our innovative solutions, and the continued execution of our corporate strategy."

"International chemistry revenue was approximately $10.6 million in the second quarter of 2026, representing a more than 450% sequential increase from the first quarter. Supported by ongoing work in Saudi Arabia, we anticipate that international chemistry sales during the second half of 2026 could exceed $40 million. This growth, coupled with the expanding contribution from our Data Analytics segment, underscores our commitment to building a diversified and balanced platform. We believe these initiatives position Flotek for sustainable growth and continued shareholder value creation."

- We are unable to reconcile our forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA guidance, a non-GAAP financial measure, to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, net income (loss), without unreasonable efforts, as we are unable to predict with a reasonable degree of certainty the impact of certain items that would be expected to impact the GAAP financial measure, including, among other items, certain stock-based compensation costs and interest costs related to fluctuations in borrowings under the Company's asset-based loan. These items do not impact the non-GAAP financial measure and could be material to future net income (loss). Guidance does not add back non-cash amortization of contract assets estimated to total approximately $9 million during full-year 2026. See the "Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Items and Non-Cash Items Impacting Earnings" section in this release for more information about these measures.

- See the "Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Items and Non-Cash Items Impacting Earnings" section in this release for more information about these measures, including a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, net income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Upcoming Investor Events

Flotek will participate in the Lake Street Annual Investor Conference to be held at the Metropolitan Club in New York, NY, September 10th, 2026. Flotek Chief Executive Officer Ryan Ezell will be hosting investor meetings during the event. An updated corporate presentation to be used in discussions at the conference will be posted to the Investor Relations section of Flotek's corporate website at www.flotekind.com prior to the start of the conference.

Some other upcoming events in which we plan to participate:

- November 5th, 2026: INVEST: Houston Leadership Summit (Houston, TX)

- December 3rd, 2026: DEP Executive Series NASDAQ (New York, NY) 

- December 9th-11th, 2026: ROTH Deer Valley (Park City, UT)

For the latest event details visit our Investor Relations page at https://ir.flotekind.com/events

About Flotek Industries, Inc.

Flotek Industries, Inc. is a leading chemistry and data technology company focused on servicing the Energy industry. The Company's technologies leverage near real-time data to deliver innovative solutions to maximize customer returns. Flotek has an intellectual property portfolio of over 130 patents, over 20 years of field and laboratory data, and a global presence in more than 59 countries.

Flotek has established collaborative partnerships focused on sustainable and optimized chemistry and data solutions, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of energy on land, air, water and people.

Flotek is based in Houston, Texas and its common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "FTK." For additional information, please visit www.flotekind.com.

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Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Items and Non-Cash Items Impacting Earnings

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- Management believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025 are useful to investors to assess and understand operating performance, especially when comparing those results with previous and subsequent periods. Management views the adjustments made to net income for certain non-cash or non-recurring items noted above to be outside of the Company's normal operating results. Management analyzes operating results without the impact of the above items as an indicator of performance, to identify underlying trends in the business and cash flow from continuing operations, and to establish financial, compensation and operational objectives. Adjusted EBITDA as presented above does not add back non-cash amortization of contract assets totaling $6.3 million.

- Includes $4.4 million of expenses related to an asset acquisition.

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Demonstrations to include L0-3 and AI fabric validation, CPO and Silicon Photonics testing, quantum and hybrid network evaluation, and fiber inspection, cleaning and monitoring solutions

CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) will showcase its end-to-end data center portfolio for foundational silicon technologies, modules and systems testing at booth 1001 at ECOC 2026 from September 21-23 at the FYCMA exhibition center in Malaga, Spain.

Hyperscalers and cloud providers continue to push the boundaries of network speed and capacity as they scale AI infrastructure. 1.6T technologies are being deployed within the rack (scale-up), across clusters (scale-out) and between data centers (scale-across), with planning for 3.2T underway. These technologies rely on 16x224G and 8x448G lane architectures enabled through advanced Silicon Photonics (SiPh), Co-packaged Optics (CPO) and robust optical connectivity. AI infrastructure is driving unprecedented growth in fiber density, accelerating the expansion of fiber interconnects and multifiber connectivity. In addition, quantum technologies are impacting security assumptions, driving significant increases in system-level test complexity.

VIAVI addresses these test challenges at every stage, from design and production to deployment and monitoring.

Design Validation: At ECOC 2026, VIAVI will showcase its latest advanced fabric validation technologies for L0 to L3 High-Speed Ethernet (HSE) testing, including:

- ONE LabPro® ONE-1600: the industry's first fully integrated test solution for pluggable 1.6T transceivers now supports a flexible new configuration, with both IHS and RHS interfaces in the same module. Also on display is the new ONE-1600 ERP 1.6T module for network equipment manufacturers and production use cases, sized for these environments with a core feature set at a reduced price point.

- TestCenter D2: enabling comprehensive AI workload testing of 1.6T Layers 2 and 3, the platform identifies interconnect bottlenecks, latency hotspots and fault-tolerance gaps that limit GPU utilization and hinder AI cluster scalability. It is the industry's first Ultra Ethernet Transport (UET) validation solution for AI fabric validation across the Ultra Ethernet ecosystem.

Manufacturing Test: VIAVI's MAP-300 platform will feature several new products for CPO and SiPh testing. Engineered for the high-density demands driven by connectivity, silicon test insertions and sub-system manufacturing, the MAP-300 now includes a Remote Head Polarity Mapper, a High-Density Variable Optical Attenuator (HD VOA), a High-Density Optical Power Meter (HD OPM) and a High-Density In-Line Optical Power Meter (HD IL-OPM). The platform also supports quantum key distribution (QKD) and hybrid network evaluation.

For the first time, VIAVI will present its optical connector end-face geometry test solutions from the acquisition of the Direct Optical Research Company (DORC) product line. The fiber surface topology measurement products round out VIAVI's interferometry, inspection and cleaning portfolio for connectivity manufacturers.

Deployment and Monitoring: VIAVI will introduce the MAP-2800 test head for standalone operation and centralized testing with the Fusion test system. It is the industry's first rack-mounted tester for Ethernet applications for centralized and field testing from 10M to 800G. It integrates seamlessly with other VIAVI handheld testers, test heads, virtual agents or smart Small Form-factor Pluggables (SFPs) for lower bandwidth sites, automating processes and minimizing truck rolls.

VIAVI will demonstrate the DCX-700 test set for automated tier-1 certification and validation for high fiber-count networks, helping data center operators deploy large-scale MPO/MMC-based connectivity faster and with greater confidence. VIAVI will also showcase its expanding portfolio for testing Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) with T-BERD/MTS-4000 and OneAdvisor800, which support the industry's drive toward lower latency and higher performance optical infrastructure through advanced characterization, qualification and monitoring solutions.

About VIAVI

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in test and measurement and optical technologies. Our test and measurement, and resilient Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from data center ecosystems and communication networks to military, aerospace, railway and first responder communications. In addition, we develop and advance technologies used in high-volume optical applications across anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial and automotive end markets.

Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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CGI acquires Callibrity, strengthening presence in Cincinnati and expanding production-ready AI and platform engineering capabilities

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CINCINNATI, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), one of the world's largest independent technology and professional services firms, today announced the acquisition of Callibrity, strengthening CGI's presence in Cincinnati and expanding the company's capabilities in production-ready enterprise AI, platform engineering and digital product development. The transaction closed on September 8, 2026.

Founded in 2007, Callibrity is an end-to-end technology consulting firm that brings together developers, strategists and engineers to help clients solve complex technology challenges. The firm works across commercial industries, with deep experience in financial services, insurance and manufacturing.

"Cincinnati represents an exciting market for CGI and an opportunity to further establish our presence with a highly respected team that shares our commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes for clients," said Vijay Srinivasan, President of U.S. Commercial and State Government operations at CGI. "Callibrity brings deep technical expertise, a strong consulting mindset and a culture of curiosity and collaboration that align well with CGI. Together, we can build on the trusted relationships and expertise Callibrity has established while bringing clients CGI's broader capabilities, industry insight and global scale."

Callibrity brings 120 consultants to CGI and strengthens its presence in the Cincinnati metro market. For Callibrity's clients, joining CGI provides continued access to the teams, expertise and collaborative approach they rely on today, with access to an expanded range of services and CGI's global delivery network.

"We founded Callibrity on a simple idea: bring smart, talented technologists together, ask the right questions and build solutions that make a meaningful difference for our clients," said Gary Howard, CEO of Callibrity. "Joining CGI gives us the opportunity to build on what has made Callibrity successful while expanding what we can offer our clients and our people. We see this as the next chapter in what we've built together, with greater capabilities and opportunities while staying true to the curiosity, expertise and relationships at the heart of Callibrity."

About CGI

Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent technology and professional services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2025 reported revenue is CA$15.91 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.

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Further information on the risks that could cause our actual results to differ significantly from our current expectations may be found in the section titled Risk Environment of CGI's MD&A for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, which is incorporated by reference in this cautionary statement. We also caution readers that the risks described in the previously mentioned section and in other sections of CGI's MD&A for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, and in our other documents and filings are not the only ones that could affect us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial could also have a material adverse effect on our financial position, financial performance, cash flows, business or reputation.

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Leading Alzheimer's Disease Research Nonprofit Welcomes Four Renowned Experts in Therapeutics Development

WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cure Alzheimer's Fund (CureAlz) today announced the appointments of Drs. Michelle Arkin, Ronald B. DeMattos, Donna M. Huryn, and Kalpana Merchant to the organization's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).

The SAB provides strategic guidance on CureAlz's scientific direction and research investment strategy. Drawing on extensive experience translating scientific discoveries into therapies, its members help ensure CureAlz's research investments focus on the most promising opportunities to prevent Alzheimer's disease, reduce risk, and accelerate the development of new treatments that can improve the lives of people affected by the disease.

"The addition of Drs. Arkin, DeMattos, Huryn, and Merchant further strengthens an already-exceptional Scientific Advisory Board and reinforces our commitment to identifying and funding the highest-impact Alzheimer's research," said Meg Smith, CEO of Cure Alzheimer's Fund. "The SAB's guidance helps ensure every research dollar is invested where it has the greatest potential to accelerate discoveries that lead to more effective treatments for people living with Alzheimer's disease—and ultimately, to a cure."

CureAlz does not accept funding or direction from pharmaceutical or biotech companies but values the insights and expertise SAB members developed during their industry tenures.

Collectively, the four new SAB members have decades of experience spanning target identification, drug discovery, and clinical development of Alzheimer's treatments.

Michelle Arkin, Ph.D., is Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Vice Dean for Research Technology and Entrepreneurship in the School of Pharmacy, and Executive Director of the Small Molecule Discovery Center at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Arkin's chemical biology lab develops methods and molecules to target "undruggable" proteins—drawing on prior industry experience at Sunesis Pharmaceuticals and ongoing roles advising pharmaceutical companies and scientific journals, and as co-founder of four therapeutics startups.

Ronald B. DeMattos, Ph.D., previously spent more than 20 years in neuroscience discovery at Eli Lilly, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer for Neurobiologics. He led the development of numerous therapeutic candidates that advanced to clinical studies in Alzheimer's patients, including donanemab—the FDA-cleared amyloid-lowering antibody for the treatment of early Alzheimer's disease sold under the brand name Kisunla™.

Donna M. Huryn, Ph.D., is Professor of Practice in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania. Her laboratory designs small-molecule probes and drug candidates to treat neurodegenerative, kidney, and genetic diseases, building on an earlier career in pharmaceutical drug discovery at Hoffmann-La Roche and Wyeth Research. Dr. Huryn is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Chemical Society (ACS), and was inducted into the ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry Hall of Fame.

Kalpana Merchant, Ph.D., is a translational neuroscientist with more than 30 years of experience in drug development for neurological disorders and formerly was Chief Scientific Officer for Tailored Therapeutics–Neuroscience at Eli Lilly. She is Founder, President and Chief Science Officer of TransThera Consulting Co., an Adjunct Professor of Neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and serves as an advisor and board member for institutes and foundations.

About Cure Alzheimer's Fund

Cure Alzheimer's Fund (CureAlz) is a nonprofit dedicated to funding the most promising research to prevent, slow, or reverse Alzheimer's disease. Since its founding in 2004, CureAlz has provided $270 million to 400 of the world's leading researchers and has achieved a 100% perfect score and a Four-Star rating for 14 consecutive years from Charity Navigator. The organization's unwavering focus on finding a cure is made possible by our Board of Directors, Trustees, and Sustaining Partners who empower CureAlz operations and allow 100% of your gift to support our research program. For more information, visit CureAlz.org.

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WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stafford Manufacturing Corp. has introduced a full line of shaft collars, couplings, and mounting devices for conveyor and packaging systems in the food and beverage industry.

Stafford Shaft Collars, Couplings & Flange Mounts are designed with round, square, and hex bores to fit a wide range of conveyors and packaging systems used in the food and beverage industry. Machined from both 303 and 316 stainless steel, food-grade Blue Acetal, Nylon or Delrin®, with 18-8 or 316 stainless steel fasteners, these collars are available in one- and two-piece designs

USDA- and FDA-approved for applications requiring frequent wash-down, Stafford Shaft Collars, Couplings & Flange Mounts are offered in 0.25" to 16" I.D. sizes, depending upon material, and the Blue Acetal in 0.25" to 2" I.D., with Nylon or Delrin® collars offered in 1" to 4" I.D. sizes. They can incorporate special and threaded bores, keyways, knurls, and other treatments as needed.

Stafford Shaft Collars, Couplings & Flange Mounts are priced according to material, size, and configuration with delivery from stock.

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SAN BRUNO, Calif., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chariot Defense, a technology company pioneering next-generation software-defined power distribution for modern warfare, today announced its Board of Advisors that includes former senior military officers, civilian defense officials and a venture capital veteran.

The initial appointees are Gen. James E. "Jim" Rainey, U.S. Army (Retired); the Honorable Ellen Lord, former Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment; Brig. Gen. Samuel "Luke" Peterson, U.S. Army (Retired); and Stephen Rodriguez, Founder of One Defense.

Gen. James E. "Jim" Rainey, U.S. Army (Retired) spent 38 years in uniform building and leading the organizations the Army turned to when a mission could not fail. As Commanding General of U.S. Army Futures Command, he directed the Army's most ambitious modernization effort since the Cold War and rebuilt a challenged enterprise into a model of execution while reshaping its operational concepts and culture. As the Army's Chief Operating Officer, he managed 1.2 million personnel against a $186 billion budget. He commanded at every level from platoon to division, with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and led the overhaul of the Army's leader development enterprise as Commanding General of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center. He previously served as Commanding General of the 3rd Infantry Division and Commandant of the Infantry School.

The Honorable Ellen Lord was the first Senate-confirmed Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, where she led the Department's personnel, policy, and processes for the acquisition of products and services, lifecycle sustainment, and the security and resiliency of the defense industrial base. She is recognized for confronting cyber vulnerabilities across the supply chain and writing an aggressive cybersecurity posture into acquisition policy. Before her government appointment, she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Textron Systems, supporting defense, homeland security, aerospace, and infrastructure protection customers worldwide. She is a Senior Fellow at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and an advisor at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and serves as Vice Chairman of the U.S. Naval Institute.

Brig. Gen. Samuel "Luke" Peterson, U.S. Army (Retired) spent nearly 35 years of service, closing his career as Program Executive Officer for Combat Support and Combat Service Support. In that role he led approximately 250 acquisition programs across the Army's Transportation, Quartermaster, Ordnance, and Engineer portfolios, directing 1,100 acquisition professionals across four states, fielding more than 22,000 pieces of equipment a year against a budget of roughly $8.2 billion. He served in Germany, Kuwait, Bosnia, and Afghanistan; in the Pentagon he advised the Army Acquisition Executive on the execution of all Army programs on the staff of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology. His program work spans advanced networking, the Army's entire tactical wheeled vehicle and watercraft fleet, and acquisition strategies for hypersonics and directed energy.

Stephen Rodriguez is the Founder of One Defense, a technology-enabled consulting firm that accelerates the transition of dual-use technology into the defense industrial base, and leads defense investing at DCVC, a multi-billion dollar deep tech venture capital firm and a Chariot investor. He has worked in national security since 2001, in and out of government, and has been a senior leader at both an artificial intelligence growth-stage company and a global defense corporation. He serves as a director, observer, or advisor to fifteen venture-backed companies, including Applied Intuition, Agility Robotics, Ursa Major Technologies, Firestorm, and Blue Water Autonomy. He is a Commission Director at the Atlantic Council, Chairman of Blue Forge Alliance, Co-Chairman of the New American Industrial Alliance's Executive Advisory Board, and a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Rodriguez has been published in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Foreign Policy, War on the Rocks, and National Review.

Chariot's Advisory Board will support disciplined scaling of manufacturing, supply chains, and deployment pathways to accelerate delivery of the company's Amphora agile power systems to warfighters. Their expertise is rooted in decades of seeing firsthand the operational problems a lack of reliable power creates for troops.

"The battlefield of today, and even more so tomorrow, runs on power," said Rainey. "Sensors, drones, communications, directed energy–none of it functions without a reliable power backbone at the edge. I've watched this gap widen for years. Chariot is closing it with an urgency that matches the threat."

The company now fields Amphora systems to operational military units, enabling extended missions, supply independence and flexible, dependable power for nearly any application.

Military operations increasingly rely on high-tech systems in the hands of troops at all echelons. Recent real-world operations also show the need for a robust power backbone overseas and at home for communications, drones and counter-drone systems.

"Great power competition is accelerating. We must compress every timeline in the defense acquisition system," said Lord. "Too many critical technologies die in the valley of death, the no-man's land between prototype and procurement. Chariot has shown it can win. Their systems are already deployed with operational units. The board's job is to make sure nothing slows that down."

Confirmation of the Board of Advisors follows the announcement of Chariot's $34 million Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, and the company's recent announcement of a $7.4 million contract with the Pentagon's Department of War Innovation Unit (DIU) to start delivering Amphora systems to U.S. Army brigades this fall.

About Chariot Defense

Chariot Defense is a leading defense technology company pioneering next-generation power distribution systems built for the demands of modern warfare. Its Amphora platform provides modular voltage and low-signature power at the tactical edge—powering everything from radios and drones to sensors and directed energy systems. Founded in 2024, Chariot is backed by leading national security investors and led by a team with deep experience across defense, technology, and government.

Learn more at https://www.chariotdefense.com/.

Board of Advisors photo available for download here.

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Wholly owned subsidiary of Alif Holding to focus on maritime protection, smart ports, underwater intelligence and critical infrastructure protection; Dr. Jasem Al-Mansory expected to serve as Chairman

ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO) ("Robo.ai" or the "Company") today announced that Alif Holding, the Company's industrial group, plans to establish Alif Maritec as a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates. The new company will focus on marine security and intelligent maritime infrastructure. Dr. Jasem Al-Mansory, Chief Executive Officer of Alif Holding, is expected to serve as Chairman of Alif Maritec.

Alif Maritec will form part of Robo.ai's broader intelligent infrastructure platform. Once established, it will focus on four areas: maritime protection, smart ports, underwater intelligence and critical infrastructure protection. The company will serve governments and infrastructure operators, addressing the above- and below-surface security needs of ports, coastlines, offshore energy assets and other critical facilities.

Alif Maritec will develop underwater barrier and protection systems, port and coastal protection systems, and an intelligent monitoring platform. Its technology framework will be built around four pillars: AI and analytics, advanced sensing, marine materials and digital twin. Together, these capabilities will support an integrated approach to situational awareness, intelligent analysis and coordinated response.

Demand for these solutions is being driven by continued growth of global seaborne trade, increasing investment in offshore energy and nearshore infrastructure, and higher safety standards for ports and waterways. Alif Maritec plans to integrate and manufacture its technology in the UAE in accordance with international standards. It will initially serve markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), before gradually expanding into international markets. This development path is aligned with the UAE's "We the UAE 2031" national vision and the "Make it in the Emirates" initiative, supporting the localization of advanced industry, greater resilience across critical infrastructure and broader economic diversification.

Dr. Jasem Al-Mansory, Chief Executive Officer of Alif Holding and Chairman-designate of Alif Maritec, said: "Alif Maritec brings our strategy to life: integrating global technology in the UAE, manufacturing in the UAE and delivering solutions for markets worldwide. This approach closely aligns with the UAE's national vision. Once established, Alif Maritec will focus on protecting ports, coastlines, offshore energy assets and other critical facilities, both above and below the surface."

At the group level, as previously announced, Robo.ai divested its legacy business and acquired Neurovia AI and Quantum Core Capital ("QC Capital") in the first half of 2026, and subsequently established the industrial group Alif Holding. Together, these developments created a four-platform structure centered on intelligent infrastructure.

Net profit attributable to Robo.ai shareholders was US$46.7 million for the first half, compared with a net loss in the prior-year period. The profit was primarily attributable to gains from discontinued operations. From June 1 to August 31, 2026, Robo.ai generated more than US$180 million in total revenue, based on preliminary and unaudited figures, reflecting the initial operating contribution of the Company's repositioned business structure.

Benjamin Zhai, Chief Executive Officer of Robo.ai, said: "During the first half of the year, we completed the Company's restructuring, and in the second half, the new structure has begun translating into ongoing operating results. The proposed establishment of Alif Maritec marks the next step in expanding our business footprint and advancing Alif Holding's 'Building Intelligent Industries' strategy. Through reliable, integrated system solutions, we aim to address the security and protection needs of maritime infrastructure, while building a business that is positioned to deliver sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value."

The group financial figures cited in this press release are unaudited. Group total revenue for the period from June 1 to August 31, 2026 is preliminary, has not been reviewed by the Company's independent registered public accounting firm and may be adjusted as a result of the Company's financial closing and review procedures. Financial figures for these specific historical periods do not constitute a forecast of, or guidance on, the Company's results for any future period, and should not be read as an expectation of future performance.

About Alif Maritec

Alif Maritec is a marine security and intelligent maritime infrastructure company proposed to be established by Alif Holding in the United Arab Emirates. Once established, it intends to focus on four areas: maritime protection, smart ports, underwater intelligence and the protection of critical infrastructure. The systems it intends to develop include underwater barrier and protection systems, port and coastal protection systems and a smart monitoring platform, providing governments and infrastructure operators with integrated solutions that combine advanced materials, AI-driven intelligence and engineering, beginning with the UAE and GCC markets and expanding progressively into international markets.

About Alif Holding

Alif Holding is an Abu Dhabi-based AI industrial group under Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO), focused on intelligent software and intelligent equipment for governments, critical infrastructure and industrial customers. It develops, integrates and manufactures AI systems in the UAE for deployment across energy, ports, public safety, utilities, smart cities and other mission-critical sectors.

About Robo.ai Inc.

Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO), headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a Nasdaq-listed technology group building intelligent infrastructure across four platforms: artificial intelligence; robotics and smart mobility; advanced manufacturing; and digital assets and capital. Its industrial group, Alif Holding, is dedicated to building intelligent industries through the development, integration and manufacturing of AI systems, serving government, public sector and mission-critical domains. Through its subsidiary Neurovia AI, the Company develops AI software and visual data infrastructure. Quantum Core Capital ("QC Capital"), its AI-powered deep-tech holding and venture-building platform, incubates, invests in and operates businesses across artificial intelligence, robotics, digital infrastructure and the next-generation digital economy.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "targets," "likely to," "challenges," and similar statements. Robo.ai may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Robo.ai's beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Robo.ai's strategies, future business development, and financial condition and results of operations; Robo.ai's limited operating history in its current business; Robo.ai's ability to generate positive cash flow and profits; Robo.ai's ability to compete successfully; Robo.ai's ability to build its brand and withstand negative publicity; and changes in customer demand and government incentives, subsidies, or other favorable government policies. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Robo.ai's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Robo.ai does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

SOURCE Alif Holding; Robo.ai Inc.

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Launched from its Quarterhorse aircraft, the expendable test vehicle is designed to make high-Mach airbreathing flight test cheaper, faster, and more repeatable.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hermeus today announced it is developing Ramjet-X, a low-cost, expendable ramjet-powered vehicle designed for launch from its Quarterhorse aircraft. Once released, Ramjet-X will fly at high-Mach speeds.

Ramjets require significant initial speed before they can operate effectively. Instead of relying on a large, expensive, expendable booster for every test, Hermeus will use its reusable Quarterhorse aircraft to carry Ramjet-X to the speed and altitude required for launch. Once released, Ramjet-X will commence ramjet-powered flight, while Quarterhorse returns for future flight test missions.

Ramjet-X will also enable Hermeus to offer high-Mach Flight Test as a Service (FTaaS), expanding access to flight environments that have historically been costly and difficult to reach. Customers and partners will be able to integrate payloads, sensors, communications and compute systems, autonomy, material samples, propulsion technologies, and other experimental hardware and software onto Ramjet-X for testing in representative sustained high-Mach conditions. By providing a repeatable platform, launch architecture, and flight-test infrastructure, Hermeus can allow customers to focus on the technology being evaluated rather than developing a bespoke high-speed flight vehicle and test program for every experiment.

"High-speed flight testing is extremely expensive, and you don't get many shots at it," said Zach Shore, CEO of Hermeus. "Ramjet-X gives us a way to put new systems into sustained high-Mach environments without building an expensive one-off test program every time. Bringing speed, sustained flight, and scalability all into one system lowers the barriers to gathering extremely valuable data from these conditions and accelerates programs for both us and our customers."

Development of Ramjet-X is already well underway. Hermeus is testing Ramjet-X's ramjet engine at its HEAT facility in Jacksonville, Florida, while high-temperature structures are in development at its headquarters in El Segundo, California. Integrated vehicle testing is currently planned for 2027.

About Hermeus

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

Contact:

Farshad Shadloo

VP, Marketing & Communications

[email protected]

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Viertelfinale bei der Heim-WM! ProSieben MAXX zeigt Basketball-Kracher Deutschland - Belgien am Donnerstag

Unterföhring (ots)

Schreiben die deutschen Basketballerinnen weiter WM-Geschichte? Der souveräne Erfolg gegen Südkorea (94:56) bei der Heim-Weltmeisterschaft bedeutet für das deutsche Team den ersten Einzug in ein WM-Viertelfinale überhaupt. Dort wartet auf Team Deutschland bei der FIBA Basketball-WM 2026 eine besonders herausfordernde Aufgabe: Deutschland trifft am Donnerstag, 10. September, auf die amtierenden Europameisterinnen aus Belgien. ProSieben MAXX überträgt das Spiel der Basketball-Frauen ab 17:15 Uhr live, der Tip-off folgt um 17:45 Uhr. Die Belgierinnen zählen zu den stärksten Teams und gehen bisher ungeschlagen durch das Turnier.

Vor Ort berichtet das "ran Basketball"-Team: Moderator Christoph "Icke" Dommisch, Olympiasiegerin Sonja Greinacher und Kommentator Matthias Killing begleiten die Heim-Weltmeisterschaft.

Basketball-WM 2026, Deutschland - Belgien, morgen, 10. September, 17:15 Uhr, live auf ProSieben MAXX.

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"Programmieren mit dem Elefanten" für Kinder in Rheinland-Pfalz

Bibliotheksprojekt von Landesbibliothekszentrum, WDR und SWR geht an den Start

Kostenfrei für Kinder und beteiligte Bibliotheken

Mainz (ots)

Er ist sowohl bei den Kleinen als auch bei den Großen bekannt: Der kleine blaue Elefant aus der "Sendung mit dem Elefanten". Zusammen mit dem Hasen vermittelt er dort Lach- und Sachgeschichten - und jetzt in Rheinland-Pfalz auch erste Programmierkenntnisse für den Nachwuchs im Kindergarten- und Grundschulalter. Möglich ist dies durch eine Kooperation zwischen dem Landesbibliothekszentrum Rheinland-Pfalz (LBZ), dem WDR und SWR, die jetzt gestartet ist. Vermittelt wird das medienpädagogische Angebot des WDR über teilnehmende öffentliche Bibliotheken in Städten und Gemeinden.

Programmieren lernen mit der "Wenn-Dann-Maschine"

Elefant und Hase begleiten die Kinder dabei, auf spielerische Weise das Programmieren zu erlernen. Herzstück ist die "Wenn-Dann-Maschine", ein Lernspiel innerhalb der Elefanten-App. Darüber werden in vier Leveln mit unterschiedlichen Schwierigkeitsstufen grundlegende Prinzipien des Programmierens vermittelt. Die meisten Spiele funktionieren auch ohne Tablet und können auf die individuellen Bedürfnisse zusammengestellt werden. Zudem gibt es Begleitmaterial für Eltern und pädagogisches Fachpersonal.

Bibliotheken als Orte des Lernens und Erlebens

Öffentliche Bibliotheken sind im Projekt Multiplikatoren und zugleich Orte des Lernens und Erlebens. Sie können sich im Vorfeld in Schulungen mit dem Projekt vertraut machen, die vom 21. bis 23. September 2026 angeboten werden. Ab Herbst können Kinder in den teilnehmenden Bibliotheken dann die Welt des Programmierens entdecken. Sie erlernen dabei auch Kompetenzen, um Probleme zu lösen, im Team zusammenzuarbeiten sowie Symbole zu verstehen. Neben mathematisch-logischem Denken wird auch die Sprachentwicklung unterstützt. Alles Kompetenzen, wie sie sowohl in der Schule als auch im Alltag benötigt werden.

"Bildungsgerechtigkeit und Teilhabe"

"Neben der Leseförderung ist uns die frühkindliche Medienbildung ein großes Anliegen. Daher freue ich mich sehr über diese gemeinsame Kooperation mit dem WDR und SWR", betont Hans-Günter Scheer, Leiter des Landesbibliothekszentrums. "Damit unterstützen wir Öffentliche Bibliotheken dabei, Kindern frühzeitig digitale Kompetenzen sowie Handlungsfertigkeiten zu vermitteln und sie in ihrer Entwicklung zu fördern. Bibliotheken sind Orte der Bildungsgerechtigkeit und Teilhabe, und so steht das "Programmieren mit dem Elefanten" allen Kindern offen, unabhängig vom sozialen Hintergrund und Einkommen der Eltern."

"Die digitale Welt verstehen"

WDR-Intendantin Katrin Vernau: "Wer die digitale Welt verstehen will, sollte ihre Grundlagen früh kennenlernen. Mit dem ,Programmieren mit dem Elefanten' ermöglichen wir genau das: spielerisch, einfach für Kinder zwischen vier und sieben Jahren. Bibliotheken sind dafür die idealen Partner. Sie bringen Menschen zusammen, eröffnen Chancen und stärken Bildung. Es macht mich stolz, dass unser Projekt nach Nordrhein-Westfalen und Niedersachsen jetzt auch Rheinland-Pfalz erreicht."

"Medienbildung gehört in Grundschulen und Kindergärten"

SWR-Intendant Kai Gniffke: "Medienbildung gehört in Grundschulen und Kindergärten und eben nicht nur in die Oberstufe. Wenn Kinder soziale Medien verstehen und kritisch nutzen sollen, dann können sie nicht früh genug lernen, wie diese funktionieren. Es tut gut, dass WDR und SWR dafür ihre Kräfte bündeln."

"Programmieren mit dem Elefanten" kostenfrei

"Programmieren mit dem Elefanten" ist sowohl für die Kinder als auch für die beteiligten Bibliotheken kostenfrei. Angesetzt ist das Projekt zunächst bis Mitte 2027. In Nordrhein-Westfalen und Niedersachsen wurde es bereits erfolgreich durchgeführt.

Weitere Informationen unter s.rlp.de/elefant

Bilder zum Download unter SWR.li/elefant

Pressekontakt:

Bianca von der Weiden, Tel. 06131 92932742, bianca.von_der_weiden@SWR.de

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