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  • Nano One and Sumitomo Metal Mining Advance Collaboration on LFP Commercialization

    Nano One and Sumitomo Metal Mining Advance Collaboration on LFP Commercialization

    Highlights

    • Sumitomo Metal Mining (“SMM”) confirms Nano One as a key technology partner as it advances its growth strategy for lithium iron phosphate (“LFP”) cathodes.

    • Results from development work and trials, economic modeling and IP review have been positive, thus giving SMM a high degree of confidence in Nano One’s proprietary One-Pot™ LFP technology.

    • Nano One and SMM will now be expanding their collaboration to pursue LFP production opportunities with target strategic customers.

    VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / (TSX:NANO)(OTCQB:NNOMF)(Frankfurt:LBMB)

    Nano One & SMM

    Video Link1: Alex Holmes, COO of Nano One announces partnership update with SMM.

    Nano One® Materials Corp. (“Nano One” or the “Company“), a process technology company specializing in lithium-ion battery cathode active materials (“CAM”), is pleased to report on the latest progress with its strategic partner, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd., an integrated mining, refining and CAM manufacturing company, headquartered in Japan and operating globally across fourteen countries, supplying international Tier 1 automotive companies and battery cell manufacturers.

    Munekazu Kawata, Executive Officer, General Manager of Battery Materials Division of SMM said, “We are pleased to share on behalf of Sumitomo Metal Mining, our high degree of confidence in the One-Pot process for the production of cathode active materials, including lithium iron phosphate. We are committed to investing in and offering cost-effective production of CAM to our customers while minimizing energy intensity, wastewater, and supply chain uncertainty, and this led us to Nano One as a key technology partner in achieving this objective. After much due diligence, we are convinced that its technology is a high-quality, cost-effective manufacturing solution, and we are working closely to expand our collaboration and marketing efforts to jointly address the global shift towards LFP chemistries in the lithium battery sector.”

    In September 2023, SMM completed a C$16.9 million investment in Nano One and entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with the objective of commercializing Nano One’s One-Pot technology. The collaboration has been focused on LFP, including product evaluation, performance testing, economic scenario modeling, extensive intellectual property review, as well as process technology trials in Japan. The partnership has further deepened with increased confidence and as a result, this progress has now bolstered SMM’s conviction in the path towards commercialization.

    SMM has a long history in critical minerals mining and refining with approximately US$11 billion in sales and over US$21 billion in assets (FY 2024). They are Japan’s largest supplier of lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide battery materials, a ternary cathode chemistry, and in the iron phosphate chemistry segment, have in recent years acquired Sumitomo Osaka Cement’s LFP cathode plant in Vietnam. They continue to advance and expand their battery materials business to meet the continued global growth of the market. SMM brings Tier 1 supplier experience to the partnership with Nano One, international operating expertise and complementary LFP know-how. They are committed to providing large, secure supplies of LFP cathode materials in markets around the world.

    There is now a widely accepted global shift towards LFP as a dominant cathode chemistry, with global projections of 50% of market share in the next decade2. This is driven by LFP being the lowest cost, safest and most durable lithium-ion battery chemistry – with those performance characteristics, LFP batteries can now compete on range with ternary nickel-based chemistry battery materials. The LFP chemistry also benefits from the simpler formulation of the material that can be mass-produced with economies of scale, which cannot necessarily be matched by the fragmented nickel-based NMC cathode market, where specialized and proprietary formulations limit market share to single digit percentages.

    Mr. Alex Holmes, COO of Nano One said, “Current market dynamics amplify the strategic value of our technology in enabling the economic localization of cathode materials supply chains. The combined experience and collaboration between Sumitomo Metal Mining and Nano One over the past two years has led us to this significant milestone in our partnership. We continue to execute successfully on our joint objectives, and we are confident our partnership will lead to future commercial production opportunities that will accelerate the adoption of LFP and global supply chain security.”

    1 Video Link: https://youtu.be/n2Aq28UNBwg

    2 Bloomberg New Energy Finance, (BNEF) “Lithium-Ion Batteries: State of the Industry 2024”

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    About Nano One®
    Nano One® Materials Corp. (Nano One) is a technology company changing how the world makes cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries. Applications include stationary energy storage systems (ESS), portable electronics, and electric vehicles (EVs). The Company’s patented One-Pot process reduces costs, is easier-to-permit, lowers energy intensity, environmental footprint and reliance on problematic supply chains. The Company is supporting the drive towards energy security, supply chain resilience, industrial competitiveness and increased performance through process innovation. Production is being piloted and demonstrated in Candiac, Quebec, drawing on existing plant and decades of commercial lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) manufacturing experience. Strategic collaborations and partnerships with international companies like Sumitomo Metal Mining, Rio Tinto and Worley are supporting a design-one-build-many licensing growth strategy-delivering cost-competitive, easier-to-permit and faster-to-market battery materials production solutions worldwide. Nano One has received funding from the Government of Canada, the Government of the United States, the Government of Québec, and the Government of British Columbia. For more information, please visit www.nanoone.ca

    Company Contact:
    Paul Guedes
    info@nanoone.ca
    +1 (604) 420-2041

    Cautionary Notes and Forward-Looking Statements
    Certain information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to: successful continuations of the collaboration with SMM; the development of technology, supply chains, and plans for construction and operation of cathode production facilities; industry acceleration and demand; successful current and future collaborations that are/may happen with OEMs, miners or others; the functions and intended benefits of the Company’s technology and products; the development of Nano One’s technology and products; achieving commercial production of LFP; the Company’s licensing, supply chain, joint venture opportunities and potential royalty arrangements; the purpose for expanding the Candiac facilities and scalability of developed technology; and the execution of the Company’s plans – which are contingent on capital support and grants. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of terminology such as ‘believe’, ‘expect’, ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘intend’, ‘continue’, ‘estimate’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘should’, ‘ongoing’, ‘target’, ‘goal’, ‘encouraged’, ‘projected’, ‘potential’ or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “will” occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made are not, and cannot be, a guarantee of future results or events. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, including but not limited to: general and global economic and regulatory changes; next steps and timely execution of the Company’s business plans; the development of technology, supply chains, and plans for construction and operation of cathode production facilities; successful current or future collaborations that may happen with OEMs, miners or others; the execution of the Company’s plans which are contingent on capital sources; the Company’s ability to achieve its stated goals; the commercialization of the Company’s technology and patents via license, joint venture and independent production; anticipated global demand and projected growth for LFP batteries; and other risk factors as identified in Nano One’s Annual Information Form dated March 25, 2025, for the year ended December 31, 2024, its MD&A for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and in recent securities filings for the Company which are available at www.sedarplus.ca. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that is incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

    SOURCE: Nano One Materials Corp.

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  • Azarga Metals NI 43-101 Technical Report Filed for the Marg Project, Central Yukon

    VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 24, 2025 / AZARGA METALS CORP. (“Azarga Metals” or the “Company“) (TSXV:AZR) is pleased to announce that it has filed a National Instrument 43-101 – Standard of Disclosures for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101“) independent technical report for its high-grade, copper rich Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide (“V\MS“) Marg project (the “MargProject“) located in Central Yukon, Canada.

    Highlights of the Marg Project Mineral Resource include:

    • 2025 Mineral Resource at 0.5% copper equivalent1 (“CuEq”) cut-off of:

    Category

    Tonnage
    Mt

    Cu
    %

    Pb
    %

    Zn
    %

    Ag
    g/t

    Au
    g/t

    CuEq1
    %

    Indicated

    4.3

    1.3

    1.7

    3.2

    42

    0.66

    2.9

    Inferred

    10.0

    1.0

    1.3

    2.6

    33

    0.54

    2.3

    1 CuEq is defined in the “Mineral Resource Estimate” section of this press release.

    Significant opportunity to expand the scale of Marg Project with:

    • Marg Project extensions: The Marg deposit remains open to the east, west and down dip, indicating significant potential to expand the Mineral Resource.

    • Additional VMS deposits: Geophysical surveys, surface mapping and additional surface mineralization occurrences at the Jane zone, indicating considerable prospectivity for additional VMS mineralization outside of the Marg deposit but within the Marg property.

    2025 Mineral Resource Estimate

    The 2025 Mineral Resource builds upon the historic Mineral Resource model, extending the interpreted mineralised domain extent using a 0.5% CuEq cut-off grade and simplifying the structural model by removing the previous use of dual cut-offs.

    Table 1 presents the Mineral Resource at the selected 0.5% CuEq cut-off and Table 2 presents further information at alternative cut-off thresholds.

    Table 1 2025 Mineral Resource at 0.5% CuEq cut-off

    Category

    Tonnage
    Mt

    Cu
    %

    Pb
    %

    Zn
    %

    Ag
    g/t

    Au
    g/t

    CuEq
    %

    Indicated

    4.3

    1.3

    1.7

    3.2

    42

    0.66

    2.9

    Inferred

    10.0

    1.0

    1.3

    2.6

    33

    0.54

    2.3

    Copper Equivalence (CuEq) has been used for interpretation and reporting purposes since the deposit has five potentially economic elements of significance.

    CuEq% is calculated as:

    • CuEq% = Cu% + 0.1·Pb% + 0.25·Zn% + 0.62·Au (g/t) + 0.007·Ag (g/t)

    Metal price and recovery assumptions include:

    • Copper: US$9,100/t; 80% recovery, 96.5% payable

    • Lead: US$1,900/t; 50% recovery, 75% payable

    • Zinc: US$2,600/t; 80% recovery, 85% payable

    • Gold: US$3,000/oz; 50% recovery, 90% payable

    • Silver: US$32/oz; 50% recovery, 90% payable

    • Metal prices are based on rounded three month average metal prices at April 2025

    • Recovery and payability assumptions from the last metallurgical assessment in 2016

    Previous economic assessments indicate that the Marg deposit has potential for both open pit and underground development. However, the selective sampling practices used historically, focused primarily on visually high-grade material that limit the confidence in assessing near-surface low-grade potential for open pit scenarios.

    Metallurgical testwork suggests that the deposit is amenable to differential flotation, producing copper, lead, and zinc concentrates, with gold and silver reporting to the sulphide concentrates.

    Table 2 Marg grade tonnages by variable copper equivalent cut-offs

    Classification

    Cut-off
    CuEq %

    Mt

    Cu
    %

    Zn
    %

    Pb
    %

    Ag
    g/t

    Density
    t/m3

    Indicated

    0.00

    4.3

    1.3

    3.2

    1.7

    42

    3.5

    0.25

    4.3

    1.3

    3.2

    1.7

    42

    3.5

    0.50

    4.3

    1.3

    3.2

    1.7

    42

    3.5

    0.75

    4.3

    1.3

    3.2

    1.7

    42

    3.5

    1.00

    4.2

    1.3

    3.2

    1.7

    42

    3.5

    1.50

    3.8

    1.4

    3.4

    1.8

    44

    3.6

    2.00

    3.0

    1.5

    3.8

    2.0

    48

    3.7

    2.50

    2.5

    1.7

    4.1

    2.2

    51

    3.7

    3.00

    2.1

    1.8

    4.3

    2.3

    54

    3.8

    Inferred

    0.00

    10.2

    1.0

    2.6

    1.3

    32

    3.4

    0.25

    10.1

    1.0

    2.6

    1.3

    32

    3.4

    0.50

    10.0

    1.0

    2.6

    1.3

    33

    3.4

    0.75

    9.8

    1.0

    2.7

    1.3

    33

    3.4

    1.00

    9.4

    1.0

    2.8

    1.3

    34

    3.4

    1.50

    7.8

    1.1

    3.0

    1.5

    37

    3.5

    2.00

    5.7

    1.2

    3.4

    1.7

    42

    3.5

    2.50

    3.9

    1.4

    3.8

    1.9

    47

    3.6

    3.00

    2.3

    1.5

    4.4

    2.1

    53

    3.8

    The Marg Report titled “NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Marg Property, Yukon Territory” (the “Marg Report“) is dated August 29, 2025, and has an effective date of August 29, 2025. The mineral resource estimate was previously disclosed by Azarga Metals in its September 8, 2025, press release titled “Azarga Metals Announces Mineral Resource Estimate for the Marg Project, Yukon”.

    There are no material changes in the Marg Report from the results disclosed in the Company’s September 8, 2025, press release. The Marg Report is available on the Company’s website (www.azargametals.com) and SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).

    Previous Work

    A historic Preliminary Economic Assessment was completed on the Marg Project in 2016 by a previous operator. Though the NI 43-101 report was issued it is not publicly available on SEDAR+ as the previous operator was a private entity. The historic work outlined potential for both open pit development near surface and underground development target and is further discussed in the updated technical report.

    Qualified Person

    The disclosure in this news release of scientific and technical information pertaining to the Marg Report has been reviewed and approved by John Horton BSc (Hons) FAusIMM (CP) of IMC Mining Pty Ltd and Debbie James, BSc. P.Geo of TruePoint Exploration. Both Mr. Horton and Ms. James are “Qualified Persons” as defined under NI 43-101.

    AZARGA METALS CORP.

    Gordon Tainton,

    President and Chief Executive Officer

    For further information please contact: Ben Meyer, at +1 604 536-2711 ext. 1 or visit www.azargametals.com. The address of the corporate office of Azarga Metals is Unit 1 – 15782 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC V4B 1E6, British Columbia, Canada.

    Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

    Cautionary Statement:

    This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the Company’s current expectations and estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as “expand”, “expect”, “demonstrate”, “outcome”, “continue” “potential”, “improve”, “discover”, “priority”, “significant”, “opportunity”, “compel” “continuity”, “consistent”, “expected”, “relative”, “comprehensive”, “confident”, “concept”, “unlock”, “identify”, “modest”, and variations of these words as well as other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions “could”, “may”, “would” or “will” occur. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the mineral resource estimate at the Marg Project; the actual results of current and planned exploration activities; the potential to expand the Marg Mineral Resource; the interpretation of the Jane Zone as representing potential mineralized trends, and the potential for extensions to the Marg and other Zones; the interpretation that the Marg Project represents a larger mineralized system encompassing several target zones and the potential that such zones may represent additional Marg-like deposits; the ability to further improve confidence in the Marg Mineral Resource and the potential for, and timing of, a larger, updated Mineral Resource; the timing, results and conclusions of future economic evaluations; the improvement of the Marg Mineral Resource by future drilling; changes in project parameters as plans to continue to be refined; results of current and future metallurgical testing; possible variations in grades of mineralization and/or future actual recovery rates; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; the availability of sufficient funding on terms acceptable to the company to complete the planned work programs; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; and fluctuations in metal prices. There may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.

    SOURCE: Azarga Metals Corp.

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  • Announcing the 2025 Barrie Consumer Choice Award Winners

    Announcing the 2025 Barrie Consumer Choice Award Winners

    BARRIE, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Barrie region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Barrie Consumer Choice Award Winners.

    BARRIE AWARD RECIPIENTS

    Abrams Towing
    Towing Services
    www.abrams.ca

    ACT360 Web & IT Support
    Computer Consultants – Managed IT Services
    www.act360.ca

    Action Tire & Auto Services
    Automobile Tires
    www.actiontire.ca

    Anderson Blake Security
    Security Guard Services
    www.andersonblake.com

    Atlantis Bath Centre
    Kitchen & Bath Centres
    www.atlantisbathcentre.ca

    Bacio Trattoria
    Restaurant – Italian
    www.Baciotrattoria.ca

    Barrie Country Club
    Event Venue
    www.barriecountryclub.com

    Branch Manager Tree Care
    Tree Service
    www.branchmgr.ca

    Car Central
    Automobile Dealers – Pre-Owned
    www.carcentral.ca

    Chameleon Masonry Restoration Inc
    Masonry
    www.chameleonmasonry.com

    Crane Tech Services
    Cranes
    www.craneservices.ca

    DC United Roofing
    Roofing
    www.unitedroofingbarrie.com

    Diamond Renewable Energy
    Solar Energy Systems
    www.diamondrenewable.com

    Dodds Garage Doors
    Garage & Overhead Doors
    www.doddsdoors.com

    Dungate Windows and Sunrooms
    Solarium/Sunroom Contractors
    www.dungate.ca

    Ferndale Trim & Doors
    Carpentry/Millwork
    www.ferndaletrimanddoors.com

    Freedom Massage
    Massage Therapy
    www.freedommassageclinic.com

    Georgian Dental
    Dentist
    www.barriedentist.ca

    Hitch Haul
    Trailer Rental Leasing and Sales
    www.hitchhaul.ca

    Home Care Assistance of Barrie
    Home Healthcare Services
    www.homecareassistancebarrie.ca

    iSO Design & Interiors
    Home Staging Services
    www.isodesign.ca

    Lasik MD
    Laser Vision Correction
    www.lasikmd.com/clinics/barrie

    MNP Ltd
    Licensed Insolvency Trustee
    www.mnpdebt.ca/en/offices/barrie

    Modo Yoga Barrie
    Yoga Studio
    www.modoyoga.com/barrie

    Mr. Appliance
    Home Appliance Repair & Service
    www.mrappliance.ca

    Panorama Windows and Doors
    Windows & Doors
    www.panoramawindows.ca

    Perfect Promo Products
    Promotional Products
    www.perfectpromoproducts.ca

    Positano Paving
    Paving Contractors
    www.paving.ca

    Pushing Inc Tattoo Emporium
    Tattoo Parlour
    www.pushinginc.com

    Renu U Aesthetics
    Day Spa & Laser Medical Esthetics
    www.renuuaesthetics.com

    Resolution Physiotherapy & IMS Clinic
    Physiotherapist
    www.resolutionclinic.com

    Scholarly Elite Tutoring
    Tutoring
    www.scholarlyelite.com

    Smart Barrie Movers
    Moving Companies
    www.smartmoverscanada.com

    Vox Mental Health
    Counselling Services
    www.voxmentalhealth.com

    Learn more about 2025 Barrie Consumer Choice Award Winners HERE.

    About Consumer Choice Award
    Since 1987, Consumer Choice Award has been recognizing and promoting business excellence across North America. Through a rigorous selection process, only the most outstanding businesses in each category earn this prestigious recognition. Learn more at www.ccaward.com.

    Contact Information:
    Sumi Saleh
    Communications Manager
    ssaleh@ccaward.com

    SOURCE: Consumer Choice Award

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  • Liberty Personal Loans Support Australians Upgrading Their Homes

    As renovation costs rise and household spending increases, Liberty offers fast and flexible personal loans to help Australians improve their homes.

    MELBOURNE, AU / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Australians are continuing to invest in their homes, with household spending on furnishings and equipment rising by 2% in June 2025.

    For those planning larger upgrades, the cost of renovations has surged, with projects that once cost $100,000 now often closer to $200,000.

    While renovating a property can be a rewarding experience, rising costs could make it feel out of reach for many.

    Leading non-bank lender Liberty offers personal loans to help Australians access funds quickly to put their renovation plans in motion sooner.

    According to Communications Manager Bernadine Pantarotto, personal loans could offer homeowners a practical way to move forward without dipping into their savings.

    “Liberty is here to help people achieve their goals with free-thinking lending solutions,” said Ms. Pantarotto.

    Liberty personal loans could support a wide range of home upgrades, whether it’s a new kitchen, fresh furnishings or a backyard makeover.

    “With flexible repayment options and fast approvals, borrowers can tailor their personal loan to suit their budget and timeline,” Ms. Pantarotto said.

    Beyond renovations, Liberty personal loan solutions can be used for a range of other purposes, such as covering medical expenses, funding vacations, or planning a wedding.

    With a simple online application, Liberty makes it easier to turn dreams into reality.

    “Our speedy online process means borrowers can get a personalised rate in minutes. In some cases, same-day funding upon approval may also be available,” said Ms. Pantarotto.

    Importantly, Liberty takes an inclusive approach to lending, supporting customers with diverse financial backgrounds.

    “Whether you have variable income, non-traditional employment, or imperfect credit histories, Liberty is here to help,” explained Ms. Pantarotto.

    Liberty’s inclusive lending criteria means more Australians can access the funds they need, even if their financial situation doesn’t fit the standard mould.

    The non-bank lender also offers home, business and motor loans to help more borrowers accelerate life goals.

    “We’re proud to have helped more than 900,000 customers to date and we’re excited to support even more in the future,” enthused Ms. Pantarotto.

    About Liberty
    As one of Australia’s leading non-bank lenders, Liberty offers innovative solutions to support customers with greater choice. For nearly 30 years, this free-thinking approach to loan solutions has seen more than 900,000 customers helped across a wide range of home, car, business and personal loans, as well as SMSF lending and insurance. Liberty remains the only non-bank lender with an investment-grade credit rating offering custom and prime solutions to help more people get financial.

    Approved applicants only. Lending criteria apply. Fees and charges are payable. Liberty Financial Pty Ltd ACN 077 248 983 and Secure Funding Pty Ltd ABN 25 081 982 872 Australian Credit Licence 388133, together trading as Liberty Financial.

    Contact
    Laura Orchard
    Media Coordinator
    P: +61 3 8635 8888
    E: mediaenquiries@liberty.com.au

    SOURCE: Liberty

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  • BGSF, Inc. Announces Additional Information Regarding Pending Special Cash Dividend of $2.00 Per Share

    PLANO, TX / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / BGSF, Inc. (NYSE:BGSF) (“BGSF” or “the Company”), a leading provider of workforce solutions for the specialized property management industry, today announced additional information regarding the previously announced pending special cash dividend of $2.00 per share of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), payable on September 30, 2025 to the holders of record of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock as of the close of business on September 23, 2025.

    Because the payment of the special cash dividend represents more than 25% of the trading price of the Common Stock, NYSE has advised the Company that its common shares will trade with “due bills” representing an assignment of the right to receive the special cash dividend from the record date of September 23, 2025 through the closing of trading on NYSE on September 30, 2025, which is the payment date and the last day of trading before the October 1, 2025 ex-dividend date (this period of time representing the “Dividend Right Period”).

    Shareholders who sell their Common Stock during the Dividend Right Period will be selling their right to the special cash dividend, and such shareholders will not be entitled to receive the special cash dividend. Due bills obligate a seller of Common Stock to deliver the special cash dividend payable on such Common Stock to the buyer (the “Dividend Right”). The record date of September 23, 2025 will be used as the date for establishing the due bill tracking of the Dividend Right to the holder of Common Stock.

    Due bill obligations are customarily settled between the brokers representing the buyers and the sellers of shares. The Company has no obligation for either the amount of the due bill or the processing of the due bill. Buyers and sellers of the Common Stock should consult their brokers before trading to be sure they understand the effect of NYSE’s due bill procedures.

    About BGSF

    BGSF provides best-in-class property management resources and solutions to growing apartment and luxury communities, as well as commercial properties, and was awarded Supplier Company of the Year by the National Apartment Association in recent years. Through its exclusive and semi-exclusive agreements with some of the largest property management companies in North America, BGSF offers differentiated advantages to clients, including trained talent and unique technological platforms that maximize efficiencies in the growing residential and commercial leased property industries. For more information on the Company and its services, please visit its website at www.bgsf.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    The forward-looking statements in this press release are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our future financial performance and the expectations and objectives of our Board of Directors or management. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements because of various other risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, risks relating to volatility and uncertainty in the capital markets, as well as risks and uncertainties listed in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company’s other filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All of the risks and uncertainties are beyond the ability of the Company to control, and in many cases, the Company cannot predict the risks and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words “allows,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “estimates,” “should,” “would,” “may,” “might,” “forward,” “will,” “intends,” “continue,” “outlook,” “temporarily,” “progressing,” “prospects,” and “anticipates” and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or its management are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company is not obligated to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect the events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

    CONTACTS:

    Steven Hooser or Sandy Martin
    Three Part Advisors
    IR@BGSF.com
    214.872.2710 or 214.616.2207

    SOURCE: BGSF, Inc.

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  • Engage2Excel Named a Top WorkTech’25 Winner by Inspiring Workplaces for Second Consecutive Year

    Engage2Excel Named a Top WorkTech’25 Winner by Inspiring Workplaces for Second Consecutive Year

    MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / September 19, 2025 / Engage2Excel, Inc., a leading provider of recruitment, recognition, and engagement solutions, has once again been honored as a WorkTech’25 Winner for Vendors in 2025 by Inspiring Workplaces in partnership with TSC (formerly The Starr Conspiracy).

    This prestigious recognition celebrates vendors whose technologies are shaping the future of work by putting people first. Engage2Excel was selected from a global pool of applicants for its innovative approach to enhancing employee experiences across the entire career lifecycle.

    “Being recognized as a global WorkTech’25 leader for the second year is a tremendous honor,” says Phil Stewart, CEO of Engage2Excel Group. “This achievement underscores our commitment to delivering personalized, research-backed solutions that inspire and support employees at every stage of their career journey.”

    Each WorkTech’25 entry was evaluated through a rigorous five-part application process, highlighting how the technology positively impacts employees, customers, and organizational purpose-all with the shared goal of building People First workplaces.

    “The true credit goes to our passionate and dedicated team,” said Jeff Gelinas, Employee and Consumer Engagement & Incentives at Engage2Excel. “We’re proud to be the only provider in our space offering meaningful experiences throughout the entire employee lifecycle. Our mission is to help organizations create a workplace culture where people feel appreciated, empowered and driven to achieve their best.”

    To view the complete list of the WorkTech’25 Award winners, click here.

    About Engage2Excel Group
    The Engage2Excel group of companies creates engaging career and consumer experiences. Its Career Experience Suite (CXS) provides recruitment, onboarding, employee recognition, manager development, and employee survey solutions tailored to each organization and designed to help clients find and keep their talent. With over 3,000 client programs, Engage2Excel has a proud heritage of developing innovative solutions that improve competitive advantage and boost bottom-line results.

    Contact Information
    Melissa Meunier
    VP of Marketing
    mmeunier@engage2excel.com
    508.222.2900

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    SOURCE: Engage2Excel

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  • Theometrics Global Partners With Acclaimed Designer Cristina Zavati to Launch ‘MeaDea by Theo,’ Championing Resilience at New York Fashion Week

    Theometrics Global Partners With Acclaimed Designer Cristina Zavati to Launch ‘MeaDea by Theo,’ Championing Resilience at New York Fashion Week

    NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / September 19, 2025 / Theometrics Global is proud to announce a new partnership with celebrated designer and founder of the renowned IELLELE brand, Cristina Zavati, to launch an exclusive new collection, “MeaDea by Theo.” This collaboration, is a significant step in Theometrics’ global mission to empower young creators, and will be officially unveiled during New York Fashion Week.

    'Magna Graecia Resurrected - Divine Femininity and Hellenic Design in Analipsi'
    ‘Magna Graecia Resurrected – Divine Femininity and Hellenic Design in Analipsi’
    Captured in Analipsi, Greece – an Ensemble of Crowned Beauty, Visionary Creators and Fashion Rooted in Ancient Legacy

    “As the world sees the glamour of Fashion Week on the world’s biggest stage, let us recognize the blood, sweat, and tears that designers and models have to overcome,” said Sotirios Hristos Stathopoulos (aka Sam Stathis). September is Suicide Awareness Month and Theometrics Global has consistently raised awareness for this cause, as it did in the 2023 fashion weeks in New York, Milan, and Paris. “They used the song ‘Supergirls Don’t Cry’ because you can tell by their eyes, they are my Supergirls – and superheroes don’t cry. We want those struggling to know it’s okay to cry and that there is strength in reaching out to someone.”

    This collection’s narrative is a message of hope and perseverance. It is a true story of two different worlds on parallel paths, brought together by shared experiences of poverty and hardship. Like the founder, Sam Stathis, Cristina’s story is one of starting out poor and barefoot. And this week, she goes from barefoot to wearing Prada. “This is a symbol of hope to the rest of the world. It proves that it doesn’t matter how poor you are born; with heart, soul, and ‘tharos’ (courage in Greek), every dream is possible. To not only wear Prada but to be featured in their latest showroom in the world in the center of the universe at center stage of New York Fashion Week – this is the dream we are building. This is the moment to walk on Prada soil,” Stathis said.

    The “Olympic Angels by Theo” spread their wings and their light in the footsteps of the ancients in Magna Graecia. “We’ve gone from the peak of Athens to the peak of Rome and now to the peak of New York. And just like that, we open New York Fashion Week 2025 with great company – our strategic partners in lifting young brands to new heights,” said Stathis said.

    This partnership aligns with the values of global fashion leaders like Prada. As Prada’s lead designer shared, its brand represents “strong, independent women” – a mission that mirrors their own. This also certainly mirrors the Angels, such as Anastasia Panova from Ukraine. Like Cristina and Sam, Anastasia was born poor and barefoot, and she climbed Kilimanjaro for love. Now, she gives hope to her countrywomen struggling from the war in Ukraine. Anastasia, an Olympic Angel by Theo, was the inspiration for the song and the driving force behind our 2023 and 2024 fashion week initiatives, which even led them to Ukraine Fashion Week, where they slept in bunkers, for days on end, beneath the weight of waiting.

    Cristina Zavati is widely recognized for the remarkable success of her ethically crafted, Italian-made brand IELLELE. Her visionary work and resilience in building her brand from the ground up, securing placements in prestigious boutiques such as Doors NYC, Wolf & Badger, and Flying Solo, represent the gateway for every startup to reach the world’s most prominent stages, with next stops being Saks Fifth Avenue and Harrods of London.

    The “MeaDea by Theo” line will be a new collection under Theometrics Global’s broader lifestyle brand My Goddess, which also includes MiDiosa Latina and Mon Pari. Theometrics’ commitment to empowering the next generation extends to its Ph.D. program, which is available in over 200 countries and focuses on Olympic Values, Technology, Education, and Entrepreneurship. The program culminates in the “Olympic Angels by Theo” competition where participants vie for Olympic-level medals and scholarships based on five core principles: Soma (Body), Sofia (Wisdom), Psychi (Soul), Tharos (Courage), and Skopo (Purpose).

    About IELLELE

    IELLELE is a luxury fashion brand focused on timeless, ethically crafted pieces that emphasize elegance and authenticity. Founded by Cristina Zavati, the brand’s mission is to empower women through high-quality, sustainable designs that are both versatile and enduring.

    About Theometrics Global

    Theometrics Global is a global platform founded by Sotirios Hristos Stathopoulos (aka Sam Stathis) with a mission to empower young creators and innovators. With strategic connections to the Hellenic Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Academy, Theometrics provides a global stage for talent through its educational programs, business initiatives, and international competitions.

    FOLLOW US: @Theometrics_Universe and @Theometrics_Global

    Media Contact:

    For inquiries: Info@TheoUniverse.io
    For media: Media@TheoUniverse.io

    Contact Information

    Sam Stathis
    Founder
    media@theouniverse.io
    2126278220

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    SOURCE: Theometrics Global

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    Left to Right: Stella Michalidou, Miss World Greece 2025; Sotirios Hristos Stathopoulos (aka Sam Stathis & Son of Kolokotroni), Founder & Chair of Theometrics Global; Sofia Viola, Miss World Italy 2025

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  • American Critical Minerals Raises $1 Million in Private Placement

    VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / American Critical Minerals Corp. (“American Critical Minerals” or the “Company“) (CSE:KCLI)(OTCQB:APCOF)(Frankfurt:2P3) is pleased to announce that it has closed its non-brokered private placement (the “Offering“), under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (as defined below), and has issued 5,000,000 units (each, a “Unit“) at a price of $0.20 per Unit for gross proceeds of $1,000,000. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company and one-half-of-one share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant“) exercisable at a price of $0.30 until September 16, 2027.

    The net proceeds raised from the Offering will be used to advance development at the Green River Project, including technical work to finalize exploration targets for lithium and bromine and to update the Company’s existing technical report accordingly and for concession and regulatory fees, as well as for corporate marketing and general working capital purposes. In connection with closing of the Offering, the Company paid $47,400 and issued 237,000 Warrants to certain arms-length brokerage firms who assisted in introducing subscribers to the Offering.

    In accordance with National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions (“NI 45-106“), the Offering was being made to purchasers’ resident in Canada, except Québec, pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of NI 45-106 (the “Listed Issuer Financing Exemption“). The securities offered under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption are subject to a hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.

    Insiders of the Company participated in the Offering and purchased a total of 100,000 Units. Participation by insiders constitutes a related party transaction as defined in Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101“). The Company has relied on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements provided under sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 on the basis that neither the fair market value of the Common Shares issued under the Offering to insiders, nor the consideration paid by insiders of the Company, exceeded 20% of the Company’s market capitalization.

    On behalf of the Board of Directors

    Simon Clarke, President & CEO

    Contact: (604)-551-9665

    Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward Looking Information
    This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking information is typically identified by words such as: believe, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from this forward-looking information include those described under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s most recently filed MD&A. The Company does not intend, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or revise the forward-looking information contained in this news release, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, postulate and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the intended use of proceeds from the Offering. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that such expectations will prove to be correct. All such forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. This information, however, is subject to a variety of risks and information.

    SOURCE: American Critical Minerals Corp.

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  • Enlivex Therapeutics and 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV

    ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / September 19, 2025 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Enlivex Therapeutics Ltd. (Nasdaq:ENLV) and 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SXTP) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, September 20, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.

    Access the interviews in their entirety at:

    In an exclusive interview, Dr. Oren Hershkovitz, Chief Executive Officer of Enlivex Therapeutics, will appear on the RedChip Small Stocks Big Money™ show on Bloomberg TV to discuss the company’s recently announced positive Phase IIa topline results for Allocetra™ in knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Dr. Hershkovitz will share insights into how Allocetra™ demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in pain reduction and function among patients with age-related osteoarthritis, a population representing a major unmet medical need and a growing billion-dollar market. He will also highlight the Company’s clinical roadmap, including the upcoming six-month data readout expected in November 2025 and the planned initiation of a Phase IIb trial in 2026, which are designed to further validate Allocetra™‘s potential as a transformative therapy for millions of KOA patients worldwide.

    Geoffrey Dow, CEO of 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, appears on the RedChip Small Stocks Big Money™ show on Bloomberg TV to discuss the Company’s mission to combat infectious diseases with innovative, small-molecule therapeutics. Dow highlights the potential of ARAKODA® (tafenoquine), an FDA-approved antimalarial developed with the U.S. Army, and its expanding commercial footprint in the U.S. He also outlines 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals’ strategy to repurpose tafenoquine for other serious infectious diseases, including babesiosis-a growing tick-borne illness with tens of thousands of new U.S. cases annually. With two potentially pivotal clinical trials underway, a third study in the final planning stages, and a strong foundation of IP, regulatory experience, and institutional support, 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals is advancing a cost-effective, scalable model for addressing unmet needs in global infectious disease treatment.

    ENLV and SXTP are clients of RedChip Companies. Please read our full disclosure at https://www.redchip.com/legal/disclosures.

    About Enlivex Therapeutics

    Enlivex is a clinical stage macrophage reprogramming immunotherapy company developing Allocetra™, a universal, off-the-shelf cell therapy designed to reprogram macrophages into their homeostatic state. Resetting non-homeostatic macrophages into their homeostatic state is critical for immune system rebalancing and resolution of life-threatening and life debilitating conditions. For more information, visit https://enlivex.com/.

    60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc., founded in 2010, specializes in developing and marketing new medicines for the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases that affect the lives of millions of people. 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. achieved FDA approval of its lead product, ARAKODA® (tafenoquine), for malaria prevention, in 2018. 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. also collaborates with prominent research organizations in the U.S., Australia, and Singapore. The 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. mission has been supported through in-kind funding from the U.S. Department of Defense and private institutional investors including Knight Therapeutics Inc., a Canadian-based pan-American specialty pharmaceutical company. 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is headquartered in Washington D.C., with a majority-owned subsidiary in Australia. Learn more at www.60degreespharma.com. The statements contained herein may include prospects, statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements.

    About RedChip Companies

    RedChip Companies, an Inc. 5000 company, is an international investor relations, media, and research firm focused on microcap and small-cap companies. For 33 years, RedChip has delivered concrete, measurable results for its clients. Our newsletter, Small Stocks, Big Money™, is delivered online weekly to 60,000 investors. RedChip has developed the most comprehensive service platform in the industry for microcap and small-cap companies. These services include the following: a worldwide distribution network for its stock research; retail and institutional roadshows in major U.S. cities; outbound marketing to stock brokers, RIAs, institutions, and family offices; a digital media investor relations platform that has generated millions of unique investor views; investor webinars and group calls; a television show, Small Stocks, Big Money™, which airs weekly on Bloomberg US; TV commercials in local and national markets; corporate and product videos; website design; and traditional investor relation services, which include press release writing, development of investor presentations, quarterly conference call script writing, strategic consulting, capital raising, and more. RedChip also offers RedChat™, a proprietary AI-powered chatbot that analyzes SEC filings and corporate disclosures for all Nasdaq and NYSE-listed companies, giving investors instant, on-demand insights.

    To learn more about RedChip’s products and services, please visit:

    https://www.redchip.com/corporate/investor_relations

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    SOURCE: RedChip Companies, Inc.

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  • Second Blue Magic Netherlands Event Set for November 18

    Second Blue Magic Netherlands Event Set for November 18

    Registration Site Is Open and Dutch Innovators Are Encouraged to Attend and Apply to Present Capabilities

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Defence and the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, will host its second Blue Magic Netherlands (BMNL) event on November 18, 2025. BMNL 2025 follows the successful first event in 2024 and will take place at the MELT at Avular building, a world-class venue for technology interchange near Brainport Eindhoven, the center of the Dutch high-technology manufacturing industry. The registration site can be accessed at www.ga-asi.com/blue-magic-netherlands-2025.

    “The first BMNL event was a huge success for Dutch industry,” said Brad Lunn, managing director for GA-ASI. “We’ve built strong investment opportunities with Dutch companies – including Arceon, Emergent Swarm Solutions, and Saluqi Motors – and now we’re looking to build on that success at BMNL 2025.”

    Blue Magic Netherlands fosters technology ideation and implementation within the Dutch industrial ecosystem. GA-ASI is inviting Netherlands-based technology and aerospace companies, big and small, to apply for a chance to pitch transformative next-gen solutions that could shape the course of commercial and defence technologies. This event brings together leaders in advanced technology, aerospace, business, and government in a single Dutch forum to explore emerging technologies that address the world’s most pressing defence and security challenges. GA-ASI supplies its MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

    Along with partners Brainport Development Eindhoven, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Brabant Development Agency and the Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security (NIDV), GA-ASI will accept proposals to present a broad range of technologies. Participating in this transformational event provides an ideal opportunity to connect with funding sources and collaborate with industry leaders. Companies and individuals wishing to only join the audience and network are welcome to register as well.

    Companies interested in presenting their capabilities can submit a pitch proposal. GA-ASI and other participants will hear technology pitches followed by a lively panel discussion. Networking opportunities will also be available where participants can meet with other high-tech businesses and industry leaders to see if their capabilities can be leveraged in new and useful ways. Focus areas for this year are Intelligent Systems – Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning and Autonomy, Smart Materials – Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Sensors, Space, and Counter-UAS.

    Companies interested in presenting their capabilities must submit pitch proposals in PDF format by no later than October 10, 2025. Companies selected to present pitches will be notified on November 3, 2025.

    To submit a pitch proposal or register to attend in person or virtually, please visit the event website at www.ga-asi.com/blue-magic-netherlands-2025.

    BMNL organizers will also host several virtual workshops covering a variety of topics relevant to defence technology start-ups. These workshops will be listed on the event website and are available for the entire Dutch innovation ecosystem.

    About GA-ASI

    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world’s foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 8 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.

    For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.

    Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.

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    Contact Information

    GA-ASI Media Relations
    asi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com
    (858) 524-8101

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    SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

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