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Agreement sets the foundation for a NASDAQ-listed institutional-grade real-world asset tokenization companyLAKE MARY, Fla., Feb 12, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME) (“VerifyMe”), a provider of authentication and precision logistics technologies and Open World Ltd. (“Open World”), a blockchain infrastructure and real-world asset (“RWA”) tokenization platform, today announced the execution of an Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Agreement”). The merger positions the combined entity as a leading infrastructure provider in the digital asset and tokenization sector.“We are pleased to announce the next step in our plan to merge with Open World to align our complementary strengths,” said Adam Stedham, CEO of VerifyMe. “We believe the combined platform will deliver durable infrastructure and governance that supports digital asset innovation and long-term shareholder value.”The combined entity is expected to focus on token listings, regulated digital asset infrastructure, enterprise-grade compliance frameworks and institutional RWA tokenization across multiple jurisdictions.“This agreement represents a meaningful inflection point for both organizations,” said Matt Shaw, co-founder and CEO of Open World. “As institutional demand for regulated digital asset infrastructure continues to accelerate, bringing together complementary capabilities enables us to operate at the scale and governance standards required for real-world asset tokenization to transition from early adoption into mainstream financial markets.”The announcement builds on Open World’s previously disclosed initiatives, including the establishment of its national-scale RWA Center of Excellence in Saudi Arabia, as well as the company’s infrastructure collaboration with Abstract to support regulated, infrastructure-grade assets.RWA tokenization activity continues to gain momentum in the United States and Saudi Arabia, with significant asset classes expected to be brought onto the Open World platform as regulatory clarity advances and institutional participation expands.Upon closing, the merger is expected to result in the combined company being listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) under a new ticker symbol, subject to satisfying certain customary closing conditions, including the receipt of approvals from VerifyMe’s shareholders and the listing of the combined company’s common stock on Nasdaq. The boards of both companies have unanimously approved the signing of the Agreement. Regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and Nasdaq, as well as shareholder approvals, are anticipated by the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions and review processes. Additional details regarding transaction structure and timing are expected to be disclosed in future filings.The Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants made by VerifyMe and Open World, including covenants that both parties exercise commercially reasonable efforts to cause the transactions contemplated by the Agreement to be completed,, indemnification of directors and officers, and restrictions on VerifyMe’s and Open World’s conduct of their respective businesses between the date of signing of the Agreement and the closing.VerifyMe’s board of directors has approved the termination of its at-the-market equity program, aligning capital structure considerations with the proposed transaction and long-term strategic priorities.Advisors:Advisors to the transaction include Maxim Group LLC, which is serving as the exclusive financial advisor to Open World. Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as counsel to Open World. Harter Secrest & Emery LLP is serving as counsel to VerifyMe.About Open WorldOpen World has been a major driving force behind many of the most iconic projects in blockchain. Given its expertise, Open World is now expanding its offerings to traditional finance (TradFi). Open World has facilitated the inception and growth of more than 20 companies since 2023 and has helped launch over $65 billion in aggregate network value since (at peak FDV). Open World advises founding teams as they navigate the most complex intersections of financial regulatory, tokenomics, public markets, exchange strategy and governance structuring. The teams Open World advises are partners with leading venture capital firms, including a16z, Multicoin Capital, Dragonfly and Founders Fund. The firm’s range of services includes token launch advisory, DATs and TradFi strategies, RWA tokenization, stablecoin issuance, policy advocacy and strategic advisory work. To learn more, visit https://www.openworld.dev.About VerifyMe, Inc.VerifyMe provides specialized logistics for time and temperature-sensitive products, as well as brand protection and enhancement solutions. To learn more, visit https://www.verifyme.com/.Forward-Looking StatementsThis release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “expected,” “upon,” “will,” “anticipate,” “intend,” and similar expressions, as they relate to Open World and VerifyMe, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements include the uncertainty of whether the merger will close and, upon closing, whether the expected benefits of the merger will be realized. These risk factors and uncertainties include those more fully described in VerifyMe’s Annual Report and Quarterly Reports filed with the SEC, including under the heading titled “Risk Factors.” Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated. Any forward-looking statement made herein speaks only as of the date of this release. Factors or events that could cause actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.Media ContactCompany: Open World Ltd.Email: openworld@wachsman.com Company: VerifyMe, Inc.Email: IR@verifyme.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

West Palm Beach, FL, Feb 12, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), announces the reopening of its experiential USPA Shop Flagship at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida. The sports brand is introducing a reimagined retail destination that reflects the brand's deep connection to the sport of polo and its modern global positioning.The USPA Shop Flagship at the USPA National Polo CenterPhoto Credit: Augustina FondaThe USPA Shop at NPC now places a strong emphasis on the guest experience. Inside and out, the space is complemented by refined visuals, immersive activations, curated sound, a signature scent, and a best-in-class assortment of apparel and accessories from the brand's design hubs of New York, London, Florence, and Istanbul. The refreshed design of the flagship location blends heritage, sport, and contemporary style, incorporating signature U.S. Polo Assn. elements such as the iconic red, white, and blue stripe, the Double Horsemen logo, and global photo shoot imagery of U.S. Polo Assn. brand ambassadors.At the center of the store hangs the iconic Halo, a 360-degree digital screen bringing world-class sports content from Florida's high-goal polo season to life, extending the excitement on the field into the retail environment. New to the store for the season is a branded U.S. Polo Assn. selfie wall, a guest-facing focal point, featuring polo balls, mallets, and authentic game-day props that invite fans to capture and share the spirit of the sport."The USPA Shop at NPC is a powerful extension of the U.S. Polo Assn. brand at the center of American polo," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "This reimagined flagship strengthens our presence at the USPA National Polo Center and raises the bar for how fans engage with both the game and the U.S. Polo Assn. brand through a distinctive, elevated retail experience."Throughout the winter polo season, the USPA Shop at NPC will host a series of immersive retail activations for event attendees, including artist collaborations, custom product moments, and interactive brand experiences designed to engage fans beyond the field. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary wine tasting every Sunday, currently featuring U.S. Polo Assn.'s Limited-Edition Rosé. This sport-inspired wine is custom-made from vineyards on polo fields of Virginia.The USPA Shop at NPC features exclusive, limited-edition styles available on-site or online, curated from U.S. Polo Assn.'s Global Collection, The Polo Club Collection, and the USPA Pro Collection, an assortment designed to appeal to every type of fan at NPC. Event-specific collections are also available for shopping, including the historic U.S. Open Polo Championship®, Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz, and The Palm Beaches Marathon."The enhancement of the flagship USPA Shop at NPC allowed us to refine key touchpoints that matter most on a game day-from storytelling and guest engagement to unique products and modern finishes," said Brian Kaminer, Senior Vice President of Global Retail Product Development at USPA Global. "The shop reflects who we are today as a brand, combining premium fabrics, responsible production, and exclusive small-batch styles that bring the U.S. Polo Assn. brand to life at the USPA National Polo Center."In addition to Sundays during the winter polo season from 1:00 to 6:00 pm., the USPA Shop at NPC is open on Fridays from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., welcoming guests and club members to take home a piece of the sport of polo. Visit the USPA National Polo Center at 3667 120th Ave. S, Wellington, Florida, 33414.About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890 and located in Wellington, Florida. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U.S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube.For Additional Information, Contact:Stacey Kovalsky - VP, Global PR and CommunicationsPhone +954.673.1331 - E-mail: skovalsky@uspagl.comKaela Drake - Senior PR and Communications SpecialistPhone +001.561.461.8596 - E-mail: kdrake@uspagl.comSOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - February 12, 2026) - Radisson Mining Resources Inc. (TSXV: RDS) (OTCQX: RMRDF) ("Radisson" or the "Company") is pleased to present an overview of ongoing geological modelling at its 100%-owned O'Brien Gold Project ("O'Brien" or the "Project") located in the Abitibi region of Québec. This news release focusses on significant new vein-hosted mineralization beneath the historic O'Brien gold mine emerging from the Company's continuing and fully funded 140,000 metre step-out drill program. Since late 2024, fifteen drill wedges have been completed from pilot hole OB-24-337, delineating a coherent system of at least eight parallel veins demonstrating continuity of mineralization with the former mine workings. These veins have now been delineated over a 250 metre x 700 metre area, with implications for future mineral resource growth and mine planning.Matt Manson, President and CEO: "In today's news release, we are drawing attention to the geological model that is developing in concert with the drill results we have been publishing over the past 12 months. As of the date of our most recent news release on January 27, 2026, we have been seeing success across the breadth of the Project, with an impressive 84% success rate in intercepting gold mineralization in classic O'Brien quartz-sulphide-gold veins with grades and thicknesses consistent with the Project's mineral resources. In this news release, we are drawing attention to the multi-vein system being delineated below the former mine, and the continuity of high-grade intercepts that support our geological understanding. Our 140,000-metre step-out drill program is scheduled to continue with eight active drill rigs through 2026 and into the first half of 2027. As this drill program progresses, the volume of drill-delineated gold mineralization at the Project is growing. To illustrate this growth, we intend to issue a series of step-by-step updates to our Mineral Resource Estimate, with the first expected prior to the end of the first quarter of 2026. These updates will present the Project as it should be viewed for future development: not as a bespoke deposit of extreme grade and limited scale, but as an extensive Abitibi vein deposit with a substantial inventory of mineralized material amenable to modern mechanized mining. Today's release is designed to illustrate the confidence we are developing in the geological model that supports this vision."Gold Mineralization at O'BrienGold mineralization at O'Brien occurs within quartz-sulphide veins developed primarily within the interlayered mafic volcanic rocks, conglomerates, and porphyritic andesitic sills of the Piché Group occurring in contact with the regionally significant Larder Lake-Cadillac Break ("LLCB"). Individual veins are generally narrow, ranging from several centimetres up to several metres in thickness, and are associated with mineralized alteration envelopes of up to several metres in thickness. Multiple veins occur sub-parallel to each other, as well as sub-parallel to the Piché lithologies and the LLCB.As mapped at the historic O'Brien mine, and now replicated in the modern drilling, individual veins have well-established lateral continuity, with steeply plunging grade shoots developed over significant lengths. The historic O'Brien mine produced over half a million ounces of gold from such veins and shoots at an average grade exceeding 15 grams per tonne ("g/t") gold ("Au") and over a vertical extent of at least 1,000 metres.140,000-Metre Step-Out Drill ProgramSince the end of 2024, Radisson has been pursuing a program of broad step-out drilling at O'Brien with the objective of determining the overall scope of mineralization at the Project to a depth of 2 kilometres. The priority is the quantity and distribution of mineral resources with step-outs rather than in-filling to upgrade the classification of the existing mineral resources.This drilling is accomplished with pilot holes followed by wedges and directional drilling to maximize drill efficiency. In October, 2025 Radisson announced the expansion of the program to 140,000 metres employing an eventual eight drill rigs (see Radisson news release dated October 16, 2025). An initial 35,000 metres of the program were completed in 2025, with 72,500 metres budgeted for 2026, and a further 32,500 metres scheduled for the first half of 2027.The scope of the drill program is broad, with up to eight rigs to be deployed to drill beneath the breadth of the former mine ("O'Brien Mine East" and "West"), beneath the modern mineral resources to the east ("Trend #s 1 to 4"), and at the Thompson-Cadillac area west of the O'Brien mine, which will be drilled for the first time since 2021. Objectives will be reassessed progressively based on results obtained. Since the program began, 84% of completed drill holes have intersected gold mineralization with grades and core-lengths consistent with the Project's Mineral Resources (see Radisson news release dated January 27, 2026; Figure 1).Figure 1: Deep Step-Out Drill Holes Completed and Reported by the Company between December 2024 and January 27, 2026To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10977/283653_eebb572a04b9c9f2_001full.jpgA particular focus of this step-out drill program has been to explore below the principal area of historic workings ("O'Brien Mine East") where mining operations ceased in 1957 at the 1,000 metre level. In December 2024, Radisson released the results of deep pilot hole OB-24-337 which intersected 31.24 g/t Au over 8.0 metres, including 242.0 g/t Au over 1.0 metre at approximately 1,500 metres vertical depth, 500 metres below the final mining stope (see Radisson news release dated December 16, 2024).Since this time results from a total of fifteen drill wedges from this pilot hole have been reported in addition to the new pilot hole OB-25-378, which has been successfully completed to a vertical depth of 1,640 metres. All of these drill holes have intersected gold mineralization with grades and core-lengths consistent with the Project's Mineral Resources over a broad area (Figure 2).Figure 2: Oblique View of Drill Hole OB-24-337, its Fifteen Wedges, and Drill Hole OB-25-378 and Vein Modelling Beneath Mining Stopes of the Former O'Brien Gold MineTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10977/283653_eebb572a04b9c9f2_002full.jpgVein Modelling at O'BrienRadisson maintains a dynamic model of O'Brien veining comprising wireframed domains that are updated as drilling progresses. The model is used as an exploration tool to guide future drilling and to constrain the Project's mineral resource estimate. Wireframe domains use an approximate cut-off grade of 1.0 g/t Au and a nominal true minimum width of 1.2 metres. Domain extensions are defined at a limit of 50% of the local drill hole spacing or distance to an excluded drill hole, or 25 metres, whichever is smaller. Veins are typically concordant with the host Piche formation rocks, although can be observed crossing lithological boundaries, and dip at approximately 80 degrees to the south, consistent with vein orientations and relationships mapped from historic underground workings.Based on the historic data available, it is clear that the former mine was "high-graded", with mining focussed on a main central high-grade stope. Parallel veins were identified during historic mining through horizontal drilling and exploration drifts but left undeveloped. It is estimated that the effective grade cut-off used in the former mine was between 7 and 8 g/t Au., leaving significant quantities of mineralized material unmined.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10977/283653_eebb572a04b9c9f2_003full.jpgTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10977/283653_eebb572a04b9c9f2_004full.jpg Figure 3: Long-Sections with Drill Support for Eight Individual Veins Beneath Mining Stopes of the Former O'Brien Gold MineTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10977/283653_eebb572a04b9c9f2_005full.jpgThe two pilot holes and fifteen wedges now completed below the former mine, in addition to the historical mining and exploration data, support a model comprising at least eight separate wireframed veins covering an area approximately 250 metres (east-west) by 700 metres (vertical). In this dynamic model, extrapolation distances are set at 50 metres along strike and 100 metres down-plunge, assumptions supported by the observable continuity of high-grade shoots in the historic data. The model is open in all directions.Individual veins are presented in Figure 3 in long-section, showing the drill control and the classification of drill intercepts that define them. In the historic mine, the principal mining stope showed consistently higher grades compared to the unmined parallel structures. This is consistent with the new model, where vein V3-CEN (Figure 3, Panel B) has continuity with the historic mining stope and returns consistently high-grade intercepts. This implies a remarkably consistent, high-grade shoot of at least 1,600 metres vertical continuity. Highlights from the modern drilling on this central vein include:OB-24-337 with 31.24 g/t Au over 8.0 metres including 242.0 g/t Au over 1.0 metreOB-25-337W7 with 16.43 g/t Au over 8.1 metres including 60.75 g/t Au over 2.1 metresOB-25-337W3 with 29.93 g/t Au over 2.2 metres including 53.50 g/t Au over 1.2 metresOB-25-337W5 with 47.70 g/t Au over 1.0 metresTable 1 (Appendix) presents the specific drill intercepts grouped by vein employed in the modelling. For original reporting of each drill hole cited in Table 1 at cut-offs of 1.0 g/t Au and 3.0 g/t Au please see the following news releases dated: December 16, 2024, April 2, 2025, July 16, 2025, October 28, 2025, January 6, 2026, January 27, 2026.A VRIFY scene of the new vein modelling is available at: https://vrify.com/decks/21430Next StepsDrilling is ongoing at the Project, with seven rigs currently active and an eighth rig to be mobilized shortly. Beneath the former mine, the second wedge to be drilled from deep pilot hole OB-25-378 is in progress. Radisson expects to report drill results from the program on a regular basis as the 72,500 metres of drilling budgeted for 2026 progresses. Radisson further intends to update the Project's Mineral Resource Estimate on a step-by-step basis through the course of the drill program. The first such update is expected to be completed prior to the end of the first quarter of 2026.QA/QCAll drill cores in this campaign are NQ in size. Assays were completed on sawn half-cores, with the second half kept for future reference. The samples were analyzed using standard fire assay procedures with Atomic Absorption (AA) finish at ALS Laboratory Ltd, in Val-d'Or, Québec. Samples yielding a grade higher than 10 g/t Au were analyzed a second time by fire assay with gravimetric finish at the same laboratory. Mineralized zones containing visible gold were analyzed with metallic sieve procedure. Standard reference materials, blank samples and duplicates were inserted prior to shipment for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).Starting in December 2025, Radisson's drill core samples have been sent to MSALABS's analytical laboratory located in Val-d'Or, Québec, for preparation and gold analysis. The entire sample is dried and crushed (70% passing a 2-millimeter sieve) and split to 500 g. The analysis for gold is performed on an approximately 500 g aliquot using Chrysos Photon Assay™ technology. Standard reference materials, blank samples and duplicates were inserted for quality assurance and quality control.MSALABS and ALS Chemex operate under ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, utilizing industry-standard QA/QC frameworks for gold analysis. By integrating blanks, duplicates, and CRMs into their workflows, both labs adhere to established benchmarks that ensure precise, reliable, and verifiable results.QP DisclosureDisclosure of a scientific or technical nature in this news release was prepared under the supervision of Mr. Richard Nieminen, P.Geo, (QC), a geological consultant for Radisson and a Qualified Person for purposes of NI 43-101. Mr. Luke Evans, M.Sc., P.Eng., ing, of SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd., is the Qualified Person responsible for the preparation of the MRE at O'Brien. Each of Mr. Nieminen and Mr. Evans is independent of Radisson and the O'Brien Gold Project.About Radisson MiningRadisson is a gold exploration company focused on its 100% owned O'Brien Gold Project, located in the Bousquet-Cadillac mining camp along the world-renowned Larder-Lake-Cadillac Break in Abitibi, Québec. A July 2025 Preliminary Economic Assessment described a low cost and high value project with an 11-year mine life and significant upside potential based on the use of existing regional infrastructure. Indicated Mineral Resources are estimated at 0.58 million ounces (2.20 million tonnes at 8.2 g/t Au), with additional Inferred Mineral Resources estimated at 0.93 million ounces (6.67 million tonnes at 4.4 g/t Au). Please see the NI 43-101 "O'Brien Gold Project Technical Report and Preliminary Economic Assessment, Québec, Canada" effective June 27, 2025, and other filings made with Canadian securities regulatory authorities available at www.sedarplus.ca for further details and assumptions relating to the O'Brien Gold Project. For more information on Radisson, visit our website at www.radissonmining.com or contact:Matt MansonPresident and CEO416.618.5885mmanson@radissonmining.comKristina PillonManager, Investor Relations 604.908.1695kpillon@radissonmining.comForward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections, and interpretations as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements including, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the ability to execute the Company's plans relating to the O'Brien Gold Project as set out in the Preliminary Economic Assessment; the Company's ability to complete its planned exploration and development programs; the absence of adverse conditions at the O'Brien Gold Project; the absence of unforeseen operational delays; the absence of material delays in obtaining necessary permits; the price of gold remaining at levels that render the O'Brien Gold Project profitable; the Company's ability to continue raising necessary capital to finance its operations; the ability to realize on the mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; assumptions regarding present and future business strategies; local and global geopolitical and economic conditions and the environment in which the Company operates and will operate in the future; planned and ongoing drilling; the significance of drill results; the ability to continue drilling; the impact of drilling on the definition of any resource; and the ability to incorporate new drilling in an updated technical report and resource modelling; the Company's ability to grow the O'Brien Gold Project; and the ability to convert inferred mineral resources to indicated mineral resources.Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "interpreted", "management's view", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. Except for statements of historical fact relating to the Company, certain information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements Forward-looking information is based on estimates of management of the Company, at the time it was made, involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the companies to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others; the risk that the O'Brien Gold Project will never reach the production stage (including due to a lack of financing); the Company's capital requirements and access to funding; changes in legislation, regulations and accounting standards to which the Company is subject, including environmental, health and safety standards, and the impact of such legislation, regulations and standards on the Company's activities; price volatility and availability of commodities; instability in the global financial system; the effects of high inflation, such as higher commodity prices; the risk of any future litigation against the Company; changes in project parameters and/or economic assessments as plans continue to be refined; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; geological, mining and exploration technical problems; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; risks relating to the drill results at O'Brien; the significance of drill results; and the ability of drill results to accurately predict mineralization. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the parties cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. The Company believes that this forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this press release should not be unduly relied upon. The Company does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release.Please refer to the "Risks and Uncertainties Related to Exploration" and the "Risks Related to Financing and Development" sections of the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis dated April 29, 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis dated November 26, 2025 for the three month period ended September 30, 2025, all of which are available electronically on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. All forward looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.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 news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/283653 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, Feb 12, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Airwheel recently announced the expanded global deployment of its AI-enabled rideable electric cabin suitcase, as the company responds to rising international travel volumes and growing demand for intelligent short-distance mobility solutions in airports, rail terminals, and large transportation venues worldwide. A new product category is rapidly entering the mainstream—one that combines hardware innovation, intelligent control systems, and a redefinition of travel behavior. At the forefront of this shift is Airwheel rideable electric suitcase.Within this emerging category, Airwheel has distinguished itself through long-term technological accumulation and a systematically built global presence, increasingly positioning the company as a high-potential technology opportunity for 2026. Airwheel has secured 600+ patents worldwide, spanning motion control algorithms, electric drive systems, intelligent sensing, and structural engineering, all of which have been successfully industrialized and deployed at scale in real-world products.Complementing its technology base, Airwheel has completed trademark registrations in over 168 countries and regions, enabling global compliance and commercialization. The company has received the 2025 Global Recognition Award™, and its products have earned multiple international honors, including the IDEA Design Award (USA), IAI International Design Award, and Berlin Design Award, validating its competitiveness across technology, design, and user experience.From Luggage to Intelligent Mobility TerminalTraditionally, luggage has served a purely passive role—storage and transport. Airwheel fundamentally redefines this category by embedding personal short-distance mobility into luggage itself, transforming it into an active intelligent mobility terminal.In environments such as airports, high-speed rail stations, and large venues, users can ride directly through terminals, significantly reducing physical strain while gaining measurable efficiency and experiential advantages. This structural upgrade in user experience is allowing electric luggage to move beyond novelty and toward scalable, repeatable adoption.Product Portfolio: Scalable Solutions Across Travel ScenariosAirwheel’s flagship carry-on-compliant model, the SE3S Series features a removable lithium battery meeting airline carry-on regulations, resolving one of the biggest barriers to smart luggage adoption. With a top speed of 13 km/h, 110 kg load capacity, patented stability architecture, and Apple Find My integration, SE3S delivers a rare combination of compliance, performance, and ecosystem-level intelligence. The series has achieved strong global adoption, high repeat purchase rates, and billions of views across social media, becoming a phenomenon-level product in smart travel.Designed for children, the SQ3S Series integrates rideable, check-in-ready, and companion-friendly use into a single intelligent product. Optimized for children’s body dynamics and behavior patterns, it enhances safety, simplifies control, and transforms children from passive followers into active participants—while significantly reducing parental travel stress.Targeting family and companion travel, the SE3T Series is a 24-inch large-capacity rideable luggage solution featuring a 52 cm extended wheelbase, optimized center of gravity, dual-rider support, and 48-liter internal capacity. It seamlessly integrates riding, pulling, and storage modes, positioning luggage as a proactive mobility tool for longer journeys and family travel.Beyond Smart Suitcase: Toward AI-Enabled Personal MobilityFor Airwheel, rideable smart electric cabin suitcase represents only the entry point. The company is extending its capabilities from hardware manufacturing into AI-driven motion control, multi-sensor perception, edge computing, and human–machine interaction, laying the groundwork for consumer-grade personal mobility robots.Media ContactCompany: AirwheelContact: Media TeamEmail: Jonas@airwheel.net Website: https://www.airwheel.net Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Vancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - February 11, 2026) - Casa Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CASA) (OTCQB: CASXF) (FSE: 0CM) (the "Company" or "Casa"), is pleased to announce closing of the final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Offering"). The Company has closed a total of 2,635,000 units (each, a "Unit") at a price of $0.125 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $329,375.00 in this tranche, which would be a grand total of 7,552,000 units (each, a "Unit") for a gross proceed of $944,000 for the announced financing.Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (a "Share") and one common share purchase warrant (each full warrant, a "Warrant"). Each of the 2,635,000 Warrants entitles the holder to acquire one additional share for a period of two years. The warrant exercise strike price is $0.15/share in the first three months and automatically converts to $0.20 per share then after for the remainder of the two years period.All issued Securities will be subject to a 4-month and one day hold-period, during which any resale or other transfer will be restricted in accordance with applicable securities laws.A Finder's Fees of $18,450 has been paid to registered financial institutions for this tranche.Net proceeds from the offering will be used for general administration, exploration and development activities on the Company's projects in Arizona, and British Columbia, Canada. The Company will continue to raise the remaining placement in the coming week.The completion of the private placement remains subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.None of the securities issued in the Offering will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), and none of them may be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act.Company is also pleased to announce that CASA has entered into a digital marketing agreement (the "BorsenBlick Agreement") with BorsenBlick, a European-based marketing agency, to support investor awareness and strengthen its brand visibility.Under the agreement, BorsenBlick will provide digital marketing and awareness services designed to support investor outreach, brand visibility, and public profile enhancement for two months at 80,500 Canadian Dollars per month. The Company retains the discretion to extend the campaign or renew the agreement upon completion of the initial program. Jan Kellett is the founder of BorsenBlick and can be reached at jan@snowbridge.link. Both BorsenBlick and its principals are arm's length to the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right to acquire such an interest.About Casa Minerals Inc.The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties located in Canada and the USA. Casa owns ninety percent (90%) interest in the Congress gold mine (Arizona, USA). Additionally, the Company owns a one hundred percent (100%) interest in the polymetallic Pitman (BC, Canada) and has an option to acquire a seventy-five percent (75%) interest in the Arsenault VMS Property (BC, Canada).On Behalf of Board of DirectorsFarshad Shirvani, M.Sc. GeologyPresident and CEOFor more information, please contact:Casa Minerals Inc.Farshad Shirvani, President & CEOPhone: (604) 678-9587Email: contact@casaminerals.comhttps://www.casaminerals.comNEITHER 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.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/283634 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Feb 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – As the joint sponsor, overall coordinator, joint global coordinator, joint bookrunner and joint lead manager, Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (“GTJAI”, stock code: 1788.HK), a company of Guotai Haitong Group, successfully assisted Axera Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (“Axera”, stock code: 600.HK) in its official listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on February 10. This listing enriches the investment options in the Hong Kong stock market for edge AI inference system chips and demonstrates Guotai Haitong Group’s comprehensive strength in serving semiconductor technology companies.Axera is a provider of artificial intelligence (“AI”) inference systems-on-a-chip (“SoC”), delivering high-performance perception and computing platforms for edge and endpoint AI applications. It is building an advanced AI computing infrastructure to make artificial intelligence accessible to everyone. According to its prospectus, Axera is the largest provider of mid-to-high-end visual on-device AI inference chips in the world and ranks among the top five players in the global visual on-device AI Inference chip market, in terms of the shipments in 2024. Its Axera Proton AI-ISP is the world’s first AI-ISP technology commercialized at scale, marking a significant milestone in the computer vision industry. As of September 30, 2025, Axera had cumulatively delivered over 165 million SoC units since its inception. AXERA had independently developed and commercialized five generations of SoCs, spanning dozens of types, that have achieved large-scale production in visual on-device computing, smart vehicle and edge AI inference applications.The offer price is HK$28.20 per share, with a total of 104,915,200 H shares in the Global Offering and base proceeds from the offering of approximately HK$2,959 million. If the over-allotment option is fully exercised, the total proceeds are expected to reach approximately HK$3,402 million. Both the International Offering and the Hong Kong Offering were met with enthusiastic subscription, with the International Offering oversubscribed by approximately 6.8 times and the Hong Kong Offer oversubscribed by approximately 104.82 times. The offering successfully attracted cornerstone investors including WILL Semiconductor, Xin Ma Apparel, JSC Fund, NGS Super, Desay SV, Factorial Fund, Hel Ved Fund, Valliance, and Alphahill Capital. These cornerstone investors collectively subscribed to approximately HK$1,443 million worth of shares, accounting for about 48.76% of the total shares. This not only fully demonstrates the market’s recognition of AXERA’s business model and long-term development prospects, but also provides support for the stability of the post-listing stock price.The success of this project highlights GTJAI’s deep understanding of the artificial intelligence chip industry and its professional ability to serve high-tech industries. Moving forward, Guotai Haitong Group will continue to focus on the field of technological innovation, fully leverage its integrated domestic and international collaborative advantages, and rely on its full-chain financial services system to provide comprehensive empowerment—from capital operations to strategic resource integration—for more hard-tech enterprises. This will assist them in efficiently connecting with global capital markets and jointly exploring the new era of intelligence.About GTJAIGuotai Junan International (Stock Code: 1788.HK), a subsidiary of Guotai Haitong Group, is the market leader and first mover for internationalization of Chinese Securities Company as well as the first Chinese securities broker listed on the Main Board of The Hong Kong Stock Exchange through initial public offering. Based in Hong Kong with subsidiaries in Singapore, Vietnam and Macau, GTJAI’s business covers major markets around the world, offering high-quality and diversified comprehensive financial services for clients' overseas asset allocation. Core business includes wealth management, institutional investor services, corporate finance services, investment management and other business. GTJAI has been assigned “Baa2” and “BBB+” long term issuer rating from Moody and Standard & Poor respectively, as well as an MSCI ESG “A” rating, Wind ESG “A” rating and SynTao Green Finance “A” rating in ESG. Additionally, its S&P Global ESG score leads 81% of its global peers. The controlling shareholder, Guotai Haitong Securities (Stock Code: 601211.SH/ 2611.HK), is the comprehensive financial provider with a long-term, sustainable and overall leading position in the China’s capital markets. For more information about GTJAI, please visit https://www.gtjai.com. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

BOSTON, Feb 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Bioxytran, Inc. (OTCQB: BIXT) today announced positive clinical results from its recently completed Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-optimization trial evaluating ProLectin-M in subjects with laboratory-confirmed acute viral infection. The Bioxyytran Trial reports complete elimination of viral load in 100% of patients at day 7 versus placebo (p=.001).The completed Phase 2 clinical study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-optimization trial evaluating orally administered ProLectin-M in subjects with acute viral infection. The study enrolled 38 subjects, all of whom completed the study. Subjects were randomized to receive one of three ProLectin-M dose levels or a matching placebo, administered over a seven-day treatment period.Viral shedding was assessed using RT-PCR analysis of nasopharyngeal swabs collected at predefined timepoints, with viral clearance defined as non-detection of viral RNA below established PCR thresholds.The study design, endpoints, and duration confirmed Bioxytran’s earlier randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2 trial, which demonstrated statistically significant reductions in viral load by Day 7, early clearance as soon as Day 3, and no observed viral rebounds during a 14-day post-treatment observation period. The current trial further refined dose selection of four tablets per day and evaluated the reproducibility of rapid viral clearance using the same core virologic assessment methodology.Topline Viral Clearance ResultsFollowing database lock and unblinding, treatment-wise analyses demonstrated the following outcomes:Complete elimination of viral load in 100% of treated subjects by Day 7, compared to the placebo group (p = .001)No viral rebounds observed in the treated population during the 14-day post-treatment observation periodThese results indicate rapid and sustained viral clearance in subjects treated with ProLectin-M.Viral Clearance Timing (All Subjects)Across the full study population:Day 3: 1 of 38 subjects demonstrated non-detection of viral sheddingDay 5: 16 of 38 subjects demonstrated non-detection of viral sheddingDay 7: 38 of 38 subjects demonstrated non-detection of viral sheddingThe study was designed to evaluate viral clearance kinetics and inform dose selection for future late-stage clinical development.“The study design of seven days reflects real-world applications for treating acute viral diseases, with the objective of demonstrating a statistically meaningful reduction in viral load by Day 7,” said Dr. Leslie Ajayi, Chief Medical Officer of Bioxytran. “The results demonstrate that viral clearance occurred more rapidly than anticipated, with a significant proportion of treated subjects achieving viral non-detection by Day 3 and complete clearance by Day 7.”“What continues to distinguish ProLectin-M as a broad-range antiviral drug is its novel mechanism of action,” Dr. Platt continued. “Rather than targeting viral replication inside the cell, our galectin antagonist is designed to interfere with viral entry at the cell surface. This extracellular approach may reduce reliance on immune activation and represents a fundamentally different strategy in antiviral therapy. We believe these results further support the potential of carbohydrate-based therapeutics and the emerging field of Glycovirology.”Next StepsBased on these results, Bioxytran plans to advance regulatory discussions to support late-stage clinical development and evaluate ProLectin-M across additional viral indications consistent with its broad-spectrum antiviral profile.About Bioxytran, Inc.Bioxytran, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel carbohydrate-based therapeutics targeting significant unmet medical needs in virology and other disease areas. The Company’s lead program, ProLectin-M, is being developed as a potential broad-spectrum antiviral therapeutic.For more information, please visit www.bioxytraninc.com.Investor & Media Contact:Bryan Feinberg / AmplifiXZephyr@amplifiX.net Company Contact:david.platt@bioxytraninc.com(617) 510-2539Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws, including statements regarding the performance of the technology described herein, the interpretation of clinical trial results, regulatory plans, and future development activities. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements include these terms. Such statements are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks are described in Bioxytran’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and other filings made from time to time. Bioxytran undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required under applicable securities laws. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Engagement Strengthens European Investor Outreach as Critical Minerals and Defence Partnerships AccelerateOttawa, Ontario--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - February 11, 2026) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a leading developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and advanced graphite materials for battery, defence, and industrial applications, is pleased to announce that it has engaged Dr. Reuter Investor Relations ("Dr. Reuter") to provide investor awareness and communications services across Germany and the broader European capital markets, effective February 16, 2026.Dr. Reuter is a recognized European investor relations and financial communications firm with an established network of institutional investors, retail shareholders, and financial media throughout the DACH region and the European Union. The engagement is intended to enhance Focus Graphite's visibility among European investors, support market education regarding its vertically integrated graphite strategy, and strengthen shareholder communications as development advances across the Company's flagship projects and downstream processing initiatives. Dr. Reuter's business address is Tower 185, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 35-37, 60327 Frankfurt, Germany, and the firm may be contacted at e.reuter@dr-reuter.eu."We are seeing growing strategic and institutional interest from European markets in secure critical minerals supply chains, particularly for battery materials, defence, and advanced industrial applications," said Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus Graphite. "European stakeholders are increasingly focused on diversifying supply away from highly concentrated sources of graphite. Engaging Dr. Reuter strengthens our ability to communicate directly with German and broader European capital markets, expand institutional awareness, and improve investor access as we advance our resource development and technology initiatives."The engagement comes at a time of accelerating European policy and industrial focus on securing domestic and allied sources of critical raw materials. European governments and industrial stakeholders are increasingly prioritizing supply chain resilience, diversification away from highly concentrated foreign sources, and long-term access to graphite and other materials supporting battery, energy storage, defence, and broader dual-use industrial applications. Initiatives tied to defence readiness and industrial capacity, including frameworks such as the European Union's "ReArm Europe" strategy, are reinforcing demand for secure, traceable, and jurisdictionally aligned graphite supply. The Company believes its high-grade natural graphite resources and downstream processing strategy are well aligned with these evolving European defence and dual-use supply chain priorities.Complementing this engagement, the Company will be participating in the Canadian Critical Minerals Mission to Europe taking place February 16-20, 2026, with scheduled engagements in Rome, Munich, and Paris alongside representatives from Natural Resources Canada and Invest in Canada. The mission is expected to facilitate direct dialogue with government stakeholders, industrial partners, and institutional investors, supporting the advancement of secure transatlantic critical minerals supply chains and expanding strategic relationships across European capital markets and downstream industrial sectors.Under the terms of the agreement, Dr. Reuter will provide investor relations and financial public relations services across European capital markets, including campaign and editorial articles, translation and distribution of press releases, journalist targeting, social media outreach, and ongoing performance reporting. The agreement commences February 16, 2026 and runs for an initial six-month term ending August 16, 2026, at a monthly fee of €4,000. The agreement includes a performance review after three months, at which time the Company may terminate the engagement within seven days without penalty if services are not meeting expectations. Following the initial term, the agreement may be renewed upon mutual consent of both parties. Dr. Reuter is arm's length to the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, holds no securities of Focus Graphite.About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc. Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defence, and advanced materials industries.Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining — we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals — reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.For more information on Focus Graphite Inc., please visit http://www.focusgraphite.com.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/ X: https://x.com/focusgraphiteInvestors Contact: Dean Hanisch CEO, Focus Graphite Inc. dhanisch@focusgraphite.com +1 (613) 612-6060Jason LatkowcerVP Corporate Developmentjlatkowcer@focusgraphite.comCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could," "intend," "expect," "believe," "will," "projected," "estimated," and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, without limitation: (i) the expected services to be provided by Dr. Reuter Investor Relations pursuant to the investor relations and communications agreement; (ii) the anticipated benefits of the engagement, including increased visibility, investor awareness, and shareholder communications across German and broader European capital markets; (iii) the Company's participation in the Canadian Critical Minerals Mission to Europe, including scheduled engagements in Rome, Munich, and Paris; (iv) the potential outcomes of such engagements, including the development of relationships with government stakeholders, industrial partners, and institutional investors; and (v) the Company's broader strategy to expand its presence and positioning within European critical minerals and advanced materials markets.Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+.The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/283521 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com