World's Largest Indoor, Multi-Level Karting Track & Premier Entertainment Venue Celebrates Groundbreaking in Columbus, Ohio

Sprawling 16-Acre Polaris Center complex set to open in Summer of 2027

POLARIS, Ohio, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Supercharged Entertainment, the world's largest indoor, multi-level karting track and premier entertainment venue, broke ground today on the fourth U.S. location in Polaris, Ohio, with a groundbreaking ceremony held on-site. The venue is slated to open in Summer 2027.

Located at 9300 Lyra Drive in Columbus, Supercharged Entertainment Polaris will mirror the design of Supercharged Entertainment New Jersey, which opened to enthusiastic crowds in December 2022 in Edison, NJ. The venue will be a world class, 125,000 square-foot karting and premier entertainment experience located in the heart of other Polaris leisure destinations such as Topgolf and Smash Park, alongside additional shopping and dining. Once complete, the sprawling 16-acre complex will feature:

- The world's largest indoor, multi-level, temperature-controlled Karting Track with two uniquely designed tracks — complete with 25 total elevation changes — that can be combined into one 80,000 square-foot Supertrack

- Time Mission, an immersive, team-based, one-of-a-kind attraction where individuals and groups of all ages can challenge each other and the clock through 30+ mission rooms — it's a mix of physical, mental, and skill-based challenges where participants choose their own path and compete for the highest score

- An enormous, two-story Arcade & Gaming Area boasting nearly 180 games, including several thrilling Virtual Reality experiences, plus an expansive Prize Center to ensure everyone leaves a winner

- The Drop & Twist Tower, an exhilarating, two-story attraction that spins, drops, and passes through all floors of the facility while riders take in everything Supercharged Entertainment Polaris has to offer

- A full-service restaurant & bar featuring a wide-ranging menu of shareable bites and entrées, plus world-class cocktails, beers, and specialty beverages

- Versatile and spacious Group & Event areas suitable for all occasions and sizes, with catering available

The choice of Polaris, Ohio is the inspiration of Stephen and Sandra Sangermano, who serve as the company's President and CEO, and marks the 5th entertainment venue opened and operated by the Sangermano family. Today's groundbreaking marks the start of the Sangermanos' vision to bring to Columbus and the entire central Ohio region the world's most spectacular, thrilling, and fun-filled karting and entertainment destination.

"Sandi and I couldn't be more excited to break ground on what will be Ohio's and the world's best, all-in-one karting and entertainment venue," said Stephen Sangermano, President. "Supercharged Entertainment Polaris has something for everyone – couples, families, kids, groups, and companies. We can't wait to bring Columbus and all of central Ohio the exhilarating and amazing fun our Polaris venue will have to offer."

"On behalf of our entire Supercharged Entertainment team, we're incredibly grateful to the Polaris community and all of Ohio for welcoming us so warmly," added Sandra Sangermano, CEO. "We look forward to Supercharged Entertainment Polaris's grand opening in Summer 2027, and we hope to see everyone there."

Supercharged Entertainment Polaris will be fun for all ages and ready to host kids, adults, families, groups, and companies who crave the excitement and adrenaline rush of authentic, indoor karting. All karts possess incredible torque and acceleration, resulting in an exhilarating and thrilling ride. Plus, their all-electric vehicles produce zero emissions, making it a more enjoyable and environmentally friendly experience on the 80,000 square-foot, temperature-controlled track.

"We're thrilled to welcome Supercharged Entertainment to POLARIS Centers of Commerce," said Franz Geiger, Managing Director of NP Limited Partnership. "This is exactly the kind of destination experience that continues to make POLARIS a premier entertainment and lifestyle hub for central Ohio. We look forward to seeing Supercharged Entertainment join the outstanding mix of retail, dining, and entertainment already thriving here, and to celebrating alongside them when they open their doors in Summer 2027."

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/C O R R E C T I O N – Vale Matcha/ In the news release, Vale Matcha Announces Vale Farms, With Plans to Grow One Million Tea Plants on Whidbey Island, issued 31-Aug-2026 by Vale Matcha over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:

Vale Matcha Announces Vale Farms, With Plans to Grow One Million Tea Plants on Whidbey Island

Seattle-based matcha company plants first 12,000 tea plants as part of long-term investment in Pacific Northwest tea agriculture

SEATTLE and WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vale Matcha today announced Vale Farms, a 365-acre property on Whidbey Island. The company has now planted its first 12,000 tea plants as part of a long-term investment in Pacific Northwest tea agriculture.

This marks the start of a long-term plan to cultivate approximately 200 acres of tea, or roughly one million plants. Vale is also building a 30,000-square-foot tea production facility in nearby Oak Harbor.

Based on the company's research, Vale Farms represents the first effort to build an integrated, commercial-scale matcha-growing and production operation in the United States, bringing together domestic tea cultivation, tencha production and milling tencha into matcha.

A desire to better understand the nuances of matcha from cultivation to cup is at the heart of Vale Farms. When Vale opened its first café in Seattle in 2025, a global matcha shortage made it difficult to secure enough high-quality matcha to meet its needs. That experience took the Vale team to Japan, where they began building relationships with tea growers and producers and developing a deeper understanding of the intricacies of tea cultivation, processing and milling.

"We went to Japan looking for exceptional matcha and came away with a much deeper appreciation for everything that has to happen before matcha ever reaches the cup," said Luke Larson, Founder and CEO of Vale. "We're not here to solve the matcha shortage. We're thinking much longer term. Think about wine in Napa Valley. A generation of growers helped demonstrate what that region was capable of, and eventually Napa became synonymous with American wine. We believe the Pacific Northwest has the potential to become a great tea-growing region and, one day, to be known for its exceptional matcha. Tea takes years to establish and decades to truly understand. Vale Farms is our commitment to that future."

Matcha is a finely milled green tea with deep roots in Japanese tea culture. Unlike steeped tea, matcha is made from tea leaves that are processed and milled into a fine powder, so that the leaf itself becomes part of the drink. Because the leaf is consumed, the tea's intrinsic health benefits are higher than in most steeped teas. Like coffee, matcha contains caffeine, but it also naturally contains L-theanine and antioxidants. Today, matcha has grown into a global category and an increasingly popular part of the daily routine for a new generation of consumers.

Vale currently sources all of the matcha it sells and serves from producers in Japan and is committed to continuing those relationships independent of what Vale Farms ultimately produces. Vale Farms represents a significant long-term investment in expanding tea-growing capacity in the United States and developing a distinctly Pacific Northwest expression of matcha.

From Hawaii to Whidbey

The first plants at Vale Farms were sourced from the Big Island of Hawaiʻi and trace their origins to Japan - home to storied cultivars like Yabukita and Yamatomidori, which tea growers Eva Lee and Chiu Leong have spent 25 years growing at Tea Hawaii & Company.

Lee and Leong provided the stemstock for Vale Farms' first planting and have become agricultural partners, sharing the knowledge and experience they have gained over decades of growing tea in Hawaiʻi.

"Growing tea in the United States has always been a collaborative effort, with growers, researchers and agricultural partners sharing what they learn along the way," said Eva Lee, co-founder of Tea Hawaii & Company and advisor to Vale. "After 25 years of growing tea in Hawaiʻi, I'm excited to bring some of that experience to Vale Farms and help establish this next growing region. The scale of what Vale is building creates a unique opportunity to learn, experiment and contribute new knowledge to the future of American tea agriculture."

Exploring a Pacific Northwest Expression of Tea

Research is at the heart of Vale Farms. This includes research already underway at Washington State University exploring the potential for tea cultivation in the Pacific Northwest.

"Our research at Washington State University has shown that tea can be successfully grown in the Pacific Northwest," said Carol Miles, Professor, Department of Horticulture, Washington State University. "Through field trials and propagation research, we've found that multiple tea varieties are thriving in this region, making Washington an exciting place to continue exploring tea as an agricultural crop."

Whidbey Island's maritime climate, acidic soils and agricultural history made the property a compelling location for Vale to cultivate tea at greater scale. Fife Symington, President of Vale Farms, brings more than three decades of experience developing and operating large-scale greenhouse and agricultural operations throughout North America.

"Tea rewards patience," Symington said. "We're at the beginning of this process. Everything we learn, from how individual plants respond to winter conditions to how the soil, climate, pruning and shading influence the leaf, will shape how the farm develops. We're ambitious about what this could become, but we're humble about what we still have to learn."

Building Tea-Processing Capabilities in Oak Harbor

Vale's investment extends beyond the farm. The company will build a state-of-the-art 30,000-square-foot tea-processing facility in Oak Harbor to process future harvests from Vale Farms.

Vale is working with Terada Seisakusho, a Japanese manufacturer of tea-processing equipment, on the equipment and processing systems for the facility. Once operational, freshly harvested tea leaves will travel from Vale Farms to Oak Harbor, where they will be steamed, dried and processed into tencha.

The tencha will then travel to Vale's manufacturing facility in Seattle's SODO neighborhood, where Vale already precision-mills imported Japanese tencha into matcha. In the future, the facility will also mill tencha produced from Vale Farms. Together, the farm and processing facilities will give Vale the ability to manage the journey from cultivation to cup.

A 130-Year Connection

Exactly 130 years ago, on August 31, 1896, the Miike Maru arrived in Seattle carrying Japanese tea and other goods, on the inaugural voyage of Japan's first regular steamship service to Seattle. By announcing Vale Farms on August 31, we hope to honor this historical connection between our city and Japan.

The Vale Farms property was later owned by Capt. James Griffiths, a prominent Seattle shipping agent whose life and business were closely connected to the growth of Pacific Northwest maritime trade.

Today, Vale envisions the farm as a home to a growing community of tea cultivators and researchers.

"There's an idea I love about the song of the nightingale. One begins singing, another hears the melody and joins, and eventually one song becomes a chorus," said Larson. "That's our hope for Vale Farms. We're not simply trying to build one great tea farm. We want to help demonstrate what this region might become and inspire others to grow tea and produce matcha here, in the Pacific Northwest."

About Vale

Vale is a Seattle-based matcha company headquartered in Pioneer Square. The company sources matcha from producer partners in Japan and serves it through cafés, mobile matcha bars, direct-to-consumer products and wholesale partnerships. Vale brings together culinary craft and technology to create fresh, consistent matcha experiences at scale.

Vale is expanding across the Seattle region while investing in the long-term future of tea through Vale Farms, a 365-acre property on Whidbey Island where the company plans to cultivate approximately 200 acres of tea over the coming years.

More information is available at valematcha.com.

Correction: Some of the photo captions have been updated.

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CALGARY, AB, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shell plc has completed the previously announced agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") to acquire ARC Resources Ltd. ("ARC") (TSX: ARX), an energy company focused in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, following receipt of all required shareholder, court and regulatory approvals. The acquisition accelerates Shell's strategy by adding approximately 370 kboe/d immediately across liquids and gas, supporting a production compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 4% through to 2030 compared with 2025.

"Today we welcome ARC colleagues to Shell and look forward to building on their high-performance culture, operational excellence and technical expertise in Canada's Montney basin," said Shell's Chief Executive Officer, Wael Sawan. "The acquisition increases Shell's exposure to long-duration, low-cost liquids production. Through disciplined integration, we will build on the strengths of both organizations to unlock the value that underpins this transaction."

In accordance with terms of the Arrangement Agreement, ARC's shareholders will receive CAD $8.20 in cash and 0.40247 ordinary shares of Shell plc (each whole share, a "Shell Share") for each ARC common share (each, an "ARC Share").

Based on Shell's closing share price of GBP £34.43 on September 2, 2026, and latest FX rates, this equates to an updated equity value of approximately US$13.9 billion. Shell will take on approximately US$2.5 billion in net debt and leases resulting in an enterprise value of approximately US$16.5 billion. The equity value of US$13.9 billion will be funded via US$3.3 billion in cash and US$10.6 billion in new Shell shares.

The transaction is expected to generate double-digit returns, bolster long-term cash flows and be accretive to free cash flow share from 2027 onwards.

Notes to editors

- As defined in the Arrangement Agreement, the effective date of the transaction is September 2, 2026 (the "Effective Date").

- The process for delivery of Shell Shares in exchange for ARC Shares is anticipated to be completed several days following the Effective Date of the transaction.

- More information can be found at Information for shareholders | Shell Global

- The acquisition grows Shell's producing interests in Canada and complements its existing LNG footprint and extensive downstream businesses including refining, chemicals, fuel retail, aviation, lubricants and low-carbon solutions.

- In connection with the Arrangement Agreement, Shell obtained an exemption order from the Alberta Securities Commission, as principal regulator on behalf of the securities regulatory authority or regulator in each of the provinces of Canada other than Ontario, and the Ontario Securities Commission, providing relief from the formal issuer bid requirements of National Instrument 62-104 Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids in connection with purchases by Shell of the outstanding Shell Shares through marketplaces outside of Canada (the "Canadian Exemption"), which applies so long as the Shell Shares are not listed or posted for trading on any stock exchange or marketplace in Canada, and residents of Canada do not beneficially own more than 10% of the total number of issued and outstanding Shell Shares. The Canadian Exemption is also subject to the following conditions: the share buybacks under its issuer bid programs are carried out under applicable securities laws in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and the European Union, as well as the trading rules of the applicable exchanges and markets; and the aggregate number of Shell Shares acquired by Shell within any period of 12 months does not exceed 10% of the outstanding Shell Shares, excluding treasury shares.

- Measurement of acquired assets and liabilities for accounting purposes will be subject to a purchase price allocation exercise following completion.

- Equity value and net debt do not sum to enterprise value due to rounding.

Cautionary Note

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Forward-Looking statements

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Shell's net carbon intensity

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Ivonescimab Meets Overall Survival Key Secondary Endpoint in Interim Analysis of Phase III HARMONi-2 Study, Demonstrating Statistically Significant and Clinically Meaningful Benefit Versus Pembrolizumab in First-Line PD-L1-Positive NSCLC

HONG KONG, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) ("Akeso" or the "Company") today announced that a pre-specified interim analysis of overall survival (OS) in the HARMONi-2 (AK112-303) trial, as assessed by the Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC), met the key secondary endpoint of OS. The results demonstrated that ivonescimab showed statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement over pembrolizumab.

HARMONi-2 is a randomized, double-blind, multicenter, registrational Phase III trial evaluating ivonescimab, Akeso's first-in-class PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody, versus pembrolizumab as first-line treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors express PD-L1 (TPS ≥1%).

Detailed data from the interim OS analysis will be presented at an upcoming international medical conference and published in a peer-reviewed journal.

In May 2024, at a prespecified interim analysis conducted by the IDMC, ivonescimab met its primary endpoint of progression-free survival (PFS) in the HARMONi-2 study, with a median PFS of 11.14 months versus 5.82 months for pembrolizumab. HARMONi-2 is the first randomized, double-blind Phase III trial to show a significant positive outcome against pembrolizumab in this setting.

In 2025, this indication received regulatory approval in China. The approval removed previous restrictions on the use of VEGF-targeted agents in patients with squamous histology and provided a chemotherapy-free treatment option that has been well received in clinical practice.

Dr. Yu Xia, Founder, Chairwoman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Akeso:

"We are pleased that the fourth Phase III study of an ivonescimab-based regimen has now demonstrated statistically significant benefit in both overall survival and progression-free survival. These results further reinforce the clinical value of ivonescimab in the treatment of lung cancer.

We thank the investigators, clinical teams and patients who participated in the HARMONi-2 study for their important contributions.

To date, ivonescimab has achieved dual positive OS and PFS outcomes across multiple Phase III head-to-head trials versus PD-1/PD-L1 therapies. This growing body of evidence strengthens our confidence in its potential across a broader range of solid tumors. With its unique dual mechanism of action combining immunotherapy and anti-angiogenesis, we believe ivonescimab offers a more effective treatment option for patients and will contribute meaningfully to the evolving oncology treatment landscape."

About Akeso

Akeso (HKEX: 9926.HK) is a leading biopharmaceutical company committed to the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of the world's first or best-in-class innovative biological medicines. Founded in 2012, Akeso has built a comprehensive R&D innovation ecosystem anchored by its proprietary Tetrabody antibody technology platform, AI-powered drug R&D platform, Dual-Shield ADC technology platform, Dual-Lock T-cell engager (TCE) technology platform, Tissue-Smart siRNA/mRNA technology platform, and cell therapy technology platforms.

Backed by world-class GMP manufacturing facilities and a highly efficient, integrated commercialization system, Akeso has developed into a globally competitive biopharmaceutical enterprise. Leveraging its fully integrated, multi-functional platform, the company maintains a robust pipeline of more than 50 innovative assets targeting cancer, autoimmune diseases, inflammation, metabolic disorders, and other major therapeutic areas. Of these, nearly 30 candidates have advanced into clinical trials, including 15 bispecific or multispecific antibodies and bispecific ADCs. Eight innovative drugs are commercially available, and two additional drugs with three indications are currently under regulatory review for marketing approval.

Akeso is committed to becoming a global leader in biopharmaceuticals through efficient and breakthrough innovation in R&D, developing novel therapies that are first-in-class or best-in-class, and providing better disease solutions for patients around the world.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement by Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK, "Akeso") contains "forward-looking statements". These statements reflect the current beliefs and expectations of Akeso's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any decision to purchase securities of Akeso. There can be no assurance that the drug candidate(s) indicated in this announcement or Akeso's other pipeline candidates will obtain the required regulatory approvals or achieve commercial success. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in the P.R. China, the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; Akeso's ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of the Akeso's patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and/or regulatory actions.

Akeso does not undertake any obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except as required by law.

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DALLAS, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust ("NXDT") (NYSE: NXDT) announced today that the Company is scheduled to host a conference call on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET (10:00 am CT), to discuss portfolio updates and recent performance.

The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 833-461-5787 or, for international callers, +1 365-657-4084 and using passcode Conference ID: 274211798. A live audio webcast of the call will be available online at the Company's website, https://nxdt.nexpoint.com (under "Resources"). An online replay will be available shortly after the call on the Company's website and continue to be available for 60 days.

About NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust

NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust is an externally advised, publicly traded, diversified real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the acquisition, development, and management of opportunistic and value-add investments throughout the United States across multiple sectors where NexPoint and its affiliates have operational expertise. NXDT is externally advised by NexPoint Real Estate Advisors X, L.P. For more information, please visit nxdt.nexpoint.com.

CONTACTS

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IR@nexpoint.com 

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Acquisition expands NWPX's participation in wastewater treatment infrastructure and adds engineered conveyor, automation, and fabrication capabilities.

VANCOUVER, Wash., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWPX), a leading manufacturer of water-related infrastructure products, today announced the acquisition of Serpentix Conveyor, LLC ("Serpentix"), a manufacturer of engineered conveyor systems used primarily in municipal wastewater treatment plants and industrial manufacturing facilities. The transaction closed on September 2, 2026, and is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, Serpentix has more than five decades of experience developing custom material-handling solutions. Supported by an in-house engineering team, Serpentix systems are designed to convey abrasive, high-moisture sludge, grit, screenings, and other materials in demanding municipal operating environments.

"This acquisition further enhances NWPX Infrastructure's position in the wastewater treatment market and adds a set of innovative engineered products for municipal and industrial applications," said Scott Montross, President and Chief Executive Officer of NWPX Infrastructure. "Serpentix strengthens our portfolio with specialized material-handling and engineered conveyance solutions that fit naturally alongside NWPX Park's existing dewatering, separation, and mixing capabilities. It builds on a wastewater platform we have been developing within the Company and complements the broader growth strategy we have executed across our water transmission and Precast businesses. We see strong, long‑term potential in this large, fragmented market with compelling opportunities to support NWPX's continued growth, broaden the solutions we provide to municipal and industrial customers, and create lasting value for our shareholders. This transaction reflects our disciplined approach to capital allocation. It aligns with our strategy of serving essential water and wastewater infrastructure and the strategic criteria that have guided prior acquisitions."

Serpentix's continuous path™ technology allows a single conveyor system to navigate horizontal turns, vertical inclines, and complex three-dimensional layouts. By reducing the need for multiple straight-line conveyors and intermediate transfer points, Serpentix conveyors simplify equipment layouts, support reliable plant operations, and address challenging retrofit applications where available space is limited.

In addition to its conveyor systems, Serpentix provides industrial automation and precision metal-fabrication capabilities for customers within and outside the water and wastewater markets. For the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2026, annual net sales for Serpentix were approximately $15.6 million.

The transaction marks NWPX Infrastructure's second acquisition this year, following the acquisition of Boughton's Precast in February 2026.

About NWPX Infrastructure – Founded in 1966, NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of water-related infrastructure products. Under the Northwest Pipe Company brand, the Company is the largest manufacturer of engineered water transmission systems in North America and produces steel casing pipe, bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipe, and pipeline system joints and fittings. The Company also provides solution-based products for a wide range of markets including high-quality reinforced precast concrete products, lined precast sanitary sewer system structures, water distribution and management equipment including pump lift stations, wastewater pretreatment, and stormwater quality products. The Company has broadened its manufacturing footprint by bringing lined and engineered precast products into production at additional facilities. This increases the Company's capacity and improves regional availability. Strategically positioned to meet growing water and wastewater infrastructure needs, the Company's skilled team is committed to quality and innovation while upholding its core values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the Company operates 14 manufacturing facilities across North America. For more information, please visit www.nwpx.com.

Contact:

Aaron Wilkins

Chief Financial Officer

NWPX Infrastructure, Inc.

360-397-6294 • awilkins@nwpx.com

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Scage Future Receives Nasdaq Notifications Regarding Market Value of Listed Securities and Market Value of Publicly Held Shares Requirements

NANJING, China, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scage Future (Nasdaq: SCAG) ("Scage" or the "Company"), a zero-emission solution provider of new energy heavy-duty commercial vehicles and e-fuel solutions, today announced that on August 27, 2026 the Company received two notification letters (together, the "Notification Letters") from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq"). This press release is issued pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(b), which requires prompt disclosure upon receipt of a deficiency notification.

The first Notification Letter advised the Company that, based on Nasdaq's review of the Company's Market Value of Listed Securities ("MVLS") for the 30 consecutive business days from July 16, 2026 to August 26, 2026, the Company no longer meets the minimum MVLS of US$50,000,000 required for continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A). Nasdaq calculates MVLS based on the most recent total shares outstanding multiplied by the daily closing bid price. Nasdaq also noted in the letter that the Company does not meet the requirements of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(3)(A), the Total Assets and Total Revenue standard.

The second Notification Letter advised the Company that, based on Nasdaq's review of the Company's Market Value of Publicly Held Shares ("MVPHS") for the 30 consecutive business days from July 16, 2026 to August 26, 2026, the Company no longer meets the minimum MVPHS of US$15,000,000 required for continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2&3)(C). Nasdaq calculates MVPHS based on the most recent publicly held shares information multiplied by the closing bid price.

In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rules 5810(c)(3)(C) and 5810(c)(3)(D), the Company has been provided a compliance period of 180 calendar days, through February 23, 2027, to regain compliance with each requirement. To regain compliance, the Company's MVLS must close at US$50,000,000 or more, and its MVPHS must close at US$15,000,000 or more, in each case for a minimum of ten consecutive business days. Nasdaq staff may, in its discretion, require the Company to satisfy the applicable requirement for a period in excess of ten consecutive business days, but generally no more than 20 consecutive business days, before determining that compliance has been demonstrated.

The Notification Letters have no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company's American depositary shares, which continue to trade on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "SCAG." A deficiency indicator will be displayed with quotation information for the Company's securities on Nasdaq.com and NasdaqTrader.com, and the Company will be included in the list of non-compliant companies published on the Nasdaq Listing Center commencing five business days from the date of the Notification Letters.

If the Company does not regain compliance with either requirement prior to the expiration of the applicable compliance period, it will receive written notification that its securities are subject to delisting, at which time the Company may appeal the determination to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel. Alternatively, the Company may be eligible to transfer its listing to The Nasdaq Capital Market, provided it meets the Capital Market's continued listing requirements.

As previously disclosed, the Company received a notification from Nasdaq on June 11, 2026 regarding the minimum bid price requirement, with a compliance period through December 8, 2026. The Company has also received a notification regarding the composition of its audit committee, with a remediation period through December 22, 2026.

The Company intends to monitor its MVLS and MVPHS and to consider the options available to it to regain compliance, which may include applying to transfer its listing to The Nasdaq Capital Market. The Company's business operations are not affected by the receipt of the Notification Letters. There can be no assurance that the Company will regain compliance with the MVLS or MVPHS requirements within the applicable compliance periods.

About Scage Future

Scage Future is a leading zero-emission technology provider in China, dedicated to decarbonizing global commercial transportation through its portfolio of advanced heavy-duty NEV trucks and innovative e-fuel systems. Through strategic partnerships with top-tier vehicle manufacturers and a strong quality control framework, the Company delivers intelligent, high-performance NEVs addressing the transport needs across logistics, mining and port operations. The Company has a proven track record in the design, production, and testing of next-generation heavy-duty NEVs, including the Dragon II plug-in hybrid dump truck, Galaxy II plug-in hybrid truck, and Q-Truck autonomous tractor trailer.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's ability to regain compliance with the applicable Nasdaq continued listing requirements within the compliance periods, the Company's intention to monitor its MVLS and MVPHS, the potential transfer of the Company's listing to The Nasdaq Capital Market, and the Company's available options to address the deficiencies described herein. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "approximates," "assesses," "believes," "hopes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "plans," "will," "would," "should," "could," "may" or similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Scage Future

Emily Wang

Email: scageIR@scagefd.com

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RMI recommends clients transition list management and brokerage services to Moore's AudienceFirst Media.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Moore, the leading constituent experience management (CXM) company, and RMI Direct Marketing today announced a strategic alliance through which RMI is recommending that its clients transition their list management and brokerage services to AudienceFirst Media, a division of SimioCloud, a Moore company. This isn't an acquisition.

As a result of this alliance, RMI concluded operations on Sept. 1. Client notifications began last week, with a transition process put in place to provide continuity of service as clients move their list management and brokerage services to AudienceFirst Media.

"For more than 40 years, RMI has been focused on helping our clients succeed, and that commitment was at the center of our decision about the future," said Rich Leary, president of RMI Direct Marketing. "We selected Moore and AudienceFirst Media because of the strong alignment between our companies and their deep expertise in list management, brokerage and data-driven audience strategies. AudienceFirst Media understands this business and our clients' needs, and I am confident they are the right team to carry this important work forward."

AudienceFirst Media is an established industry leader in data solutions, creating data-driven integrated strategies for nonprofits, publishers, catalog and retail clients across a wide range of verticals. Its team specializes in identifying audiences to optimize performance and marketing investment while helping organizations maximize the value of their data assets. These capabilities closely align with the list management and brokerage services RMI has provided its clients.

"RMI has built strong client relationships and an impressive business over decades, and we are honored that they selected Moore and AudienceFirst Media as the right partner for their clients," said Gretchen Littlefield, CEO of Moore. "AudienceFirst Media brings the experience, data expertise and strategic capabilities to provide continuity for RMI clients without a break in service. We look forward to building on the strong foundation RMI has established."

Several RMI account representatives have joined Moore as part of the AudienceFirst Media team and will continue supporting their clients. This continuity of people and expertise provides RMI clients with a seamless transition.

About Moore

Moore is the growth engine for the purpose-driven economy. Powered by proprietary data intelligence from SimioCloud, a Moore company, we create connected constituent experiences that earn trust, deepen engagement and inspire action. As the leading constituent experience management (CXM) company, Moore brings together strategy, communications, creative, media, data, technology, research and execution across brand and fundraising to create integrated experiences across every platform, channel and device. The result is a smarter, more connected approach to growth that accelerates mission impact and builds brands that change the world. Learn more at wearemoore.com.

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Mac McKeever

mmckeever@wearemoore.com

207-841-6110

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BALTIMORE, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanochon, a medical device company developing Chondrograft™, a novel 3D-printed patented implant for the treatment of articular cartilage defects of the knee, today announced the successful treatment of the first patient in its First-in-Human (FIH) clinical study.

The study is designed to evaluate the safety and performance of Chondrograft™ in patients with focal chondral defects of the knee. Dr. Juan Osorio and Dr. Emilio Tufiño, who both specialize in regenerative sports medicine, performed the first procedure at The Panama Clinic, Panamá.

"I am pleased to be the Principal Investigator for this important study, and we are excited to be the first to initiate clinical study enrollment. The team here in Panamá looks forward to contributing the data that will support a larger clinical study and subsequent market entry," stated Dr. Osorio.

"The speed at which Dr. Osorio and the clinical team were able to identify, enroll, and treat the first patient underscores the significant unmet clinical need in cartilage repair," said Ben Holmes, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nanochon. "This milestone marks an important step forward for Nanochon as we continue generating the clinical evidence required to support a future Level 1 pivotal study.

"The procedure is bone-sparing, minimally invasive, and streamlined, and the dedicated instrumentation set made the procedure simple and efficient," stated Dr. Tufiño.

The prospective FIH study will enroll patients between the ages of 22 and 60 who have failed conservative treatment options and present with one or two femoral condyle and/or trochlear cartilage lesions.

Articular cartilage injuries remain one of the most challenging conditions in orthopedic medicine, often leading to chronic pain, reduced mobility, and progressive joint degeneration. Current treatment approaches can involve lengthy rehabilitation periods and frequently do not restore durable, functional cartilage tissue.

"Developing a solution that enables the body to regenerate durable cartilage with the strength and function of native tissue has long been considered one of the holy grails of orthopedic medicine," said R. Sean Churchill, MD, MBA, Managing Director of cultivate(MD).

"Nanochon's preclinical work has demonstrated highly encouraging results, and we are excited to see this technology now being evaluated in human patients."

Chondrograft™ is designed to provide immediate mechanical support, be minimally invasive, and a "burn-no-bridges" solution for "pre-replacement" patients — those with cartilage damage who need more than temporary relief but aren't yet candidates for joint replacement.

"Our vision is to fundamentally change the treatment paradigm for cartilage injuries and potentially delay or eliminate the need for revision surgery and knee replacement procedures in younger patients," said Nathan Castro, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Nanochon. "We believe Chondrograft™ has the potential to provide physicians with a simpler, more effective approach to cartilage treatment."

Following completion of the FIH study, Nanochon plans to initiate a Level 1 multi-center, randomized, controlled, pivotal clinical trial.

About Nanochon

Nanochon, Inc. is a medical device company developing innovative solutions for cartilage repair in patients who are not yet candidates for joint replacement. The company's lead technology, Chondrograft™, is designed to address focal cartilage defects through a minimally invasive regenerative approach. Nanochon has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Chief of Strategy

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DER GOLDENE COMPUTER 2026 zeichnet die Technik-Highlights des Jahres aus

30 Jahre COMPUTER BILD: Vom Testexperten zum Kaufberater

Berlin (ots)

COMPUTER BILD, Deutschlands großes Medium für Technik, Test und Kaufberatung, hat am Mittwochabend, 2. September, im Vorfeld der Eröffnung der IFA Berlin zum 29. Mal den GOLDENEN COMPUTER verliehen. Rund 120 Gäste aus der IT- und Unterhaltungselektronikbranche feierten im Axel-Springer-Hochhaus in Berlin die Verleihung eines der bedeutendsten Technikpreise Deutschlands.

In 13 Kategorien von Smartphone bis Internet und WLAN stimmten die Leserinnen und Leser mit rund 70.000 Teilnahmen über die Produkte und Innovationen des Jahres ab, die die Redaktion zuvor nominiert hatte. TV-Moderatorin Barbara Schöneberger und COMPUTER BILD-Chefredakteur Dirk General-Kuchel führten durch den Abend - und zeigten, dass Technik und Humor hervorragend zusammenpassen.

Die Gewinner des GOLDENEN COMPUTER 2026 zeigen, welche Themen den Technikmarkt derzeit prägen. Künstliche Intelligenz entwickelt sich vom Schlagwort zur konkreten Produktfunktion und optimiert Fotos, Sicherheitsfunktionen, Energieverbrauch und Navigation. An Bedeutung gewinnen außerdem vernetzte Gesundheitslösungen, Smart-Home-Anwendungen und die neue WLAN-Generation Wi-Fi 7. Durchgesetzt haben sich vor allem Produkte, die technische Innovation mit einem unmittelbar verständlichen Nutzen für Verbraucher verbinden.

Zu den Gewinnern des GOLDENEN COMPUTER 2026 zählen das Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, das im COMPUTER BILD-Test mit einem innovativen Privacy Display und der Rekordnote 1,1 überzeugte, das Apple MacBook Neo als wichtiger Impulsgeber im Notebook-Markt sowie die Anker Solarbank 4 Pro, die Speicher- und Eingangsleistung mit einer KI-gestützten Optimierung anhand von Wetter, Solarertrag, Stromverbrauch und Strompreis verbindet. Ausgezeichnet wurden außerdem MagentaTV, WISO Steuer und Norton 360 Advanced.

30 Jahre COMPUTER BILD: Innovation, Tests und Technik-Trends

Im Mittelpunkt der Verleihung stand ein besonderes Jubiläum: COMPUTER BILD feiert 2026 ihren 30. Geburtstag. Unter dem Motto "30 Jahre COBI" verband die Veranstaltung den Rückblick auf drei Jahrzehnte Technikgeschichte mit aktuellen Innovationen und Zukunftsthemen. Die Programmpunkte "Wie es damals war, heute ist und morgen wird" und "Tests und Skandale" zeigten, wie stark Technik den Alltag verändert hat: von den ersten Aldi-PCs über das frühe mobile Internet und die MP3-Revolution bis zum Weg vom Nokia Communicator zum iPhone und zum Wandel vom Röhrenfernseher zum modernen OLED-TV. Historische Geräte, frühere Ausgaben und persönliche Geschichten aus der Redaktion machten diese Entwicklung anschaulich, die COMPUTER BILD seit 30 Jahren mit Tests, verständlicher Einordnung und klaren Verbraucherempfehlungen begleitet.

Dirk General-Kuchel, Chefredakteur COMPUTER BILD: "Seit dreißig Jahren erleichtert COMPUTER BILD seinen Leserinnen und Lesern den Zugang zu Technik. Auch wenn die Bedienung inzwischen vielfach leichter geworden ist: das Angebot auf dem Markt ist verwirrend groß und unübersichtlich. Genau da braucht es nach wie vor Orientierung - und die liefert COMPUTER BILD mit umfangreichen Tests und dem BILD-Kaufberater."

DER GOLDENE COMPUTER: Die Gewinner 2026

- Smartphone: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (Smartphone mit Privacy Display)

- Computer: Apple MacBook Neo (Notebook)

- PC-Zubehör: Canon Maxify GX1050 (Tintentankdrucker)

- Gaming: LC Power LC-M49QCO (49-Zoll-Ultrawide-Gaming-Monitor)

- Security: Norton 360 Advanced (Sicherheits- und Antiviren-Software)

- Software & Services: MagentaTV (TV- und Streaming-Plattform)

- Health & Wellness: Omron X7 Smart (vernetztes Blutdruckmessgerät)

- TV: Samsung S99H (OLED-Fernseher)

- Sound: Teufel Motiv XL (WLAN-Lautsprecher)

- Finance: WISO Steuer (Steuersoftware)

- Kitchen: Miele KFN 4795 AD (Kühl-Gefrier-Kombination)

- Home & Garden: Anker Solarbank 4 Pro (Balkonkraftwerk-Speicher)

- Internet & WLAN: FritzRepeater 2700 (Wi-Fi-7-Repeater)

Pressekontakt:

Cecilie von Heintze

Senior Manager Communications BILD-Gruppe

E-Mail: cecilie.von-heintze@axelspringer.com

Mobile: +49 151 55617084

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