Appointment of diagnostics industry veteran Pam Lacock as vice president of sales and growing manufacturing capabilities reflect continued momentum as Alps Dx advances its connected approach to oral fluid testing

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the SOFT–TIAFT 2026 Joint Meeting this month, Alps Dx today announced the expansion of its commercial leadership and operations, reflecting continued momentum as the company builds the people, infrastructure, and capabilities behind its connected approach to modernizing oral fluid testing workflows.

The company has appointed diagnostics industry veteran Pam Lacock as vice president of sales and opened a new headquarters and initial manufacturing facility in Richmond, Virginia. Together, these investments represent the next phase of growth for Alps Dx as it builds the scientific, operational, and commercial capabilities needed to advance connected technologies across the oral fluid testing continuum.

"Building Alps Dx has always been about more than developing individual products. We are building the team, infrastructure, and capabilities needed to address workflow challenges across the oral fluid testing continuum," said Ali Safavi, president, CEO and co-founder of Alps Dx. "The addition of Pam to our leadership team, together with the expansion of our operations, gives us an even stronger foundation as we move from development toward broader commercialization."

Lacock brings more than 26 years of diagnostics and healthcare sales and business development experience to Alps Dx, including extensive experience with laboratory customers, health systems, large physician groups, drug monitoring, substance use disorder testing and strategic accounts. Before joining Alps Dx, she spent more than three years as vice president of business development at CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, where she oversaw sales, marketing and business development and helped grow the organization's outreach business by 40%. Prior to CompuNet, Lacock spent 14 years with Quest Diagnostics in roles spanning drug monitoring, health plans and strategic accounts. Earlier in her career, she held sales roles with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics and Bayer HealthCare Diagnostics across laboratory automation, chemistry, immunoassay and hematology. She has also received multiple President's Club and other sales performance awards throughout her career.

As vice president of sales, Lacock will lead commercial strategy and customer development as Alps Dx expands engagement with laboratories and other organizations across the oral fluid testing continuum.

The leadership appointment comes as Alps Dx expands its physical footprint and operational capabilities. The company's new 2,030-square-foot headquarters at 1519 Summit Avenue in Richmond will serve as its operational headquarters and initial manufacturing hub, supporting product development, systems integration, workflow testing, assembly activities, and commercial growth.

The new facility is part of a broader strategy to build the infrastructure needed to support Alps Dx as its portfolio and commercial activities grow. The company is also evaluating opportunities to expand its research, development, and manufacturing capabilities as it advances additional technologies across the oral fluid testing continuum.

The expansion builds on a year of continued momentum for Alps Dx. Earlier this year, the company introduced Alps Dx® Atelier™ at SLAS 2026 in collaboration with Hamilton Company. Atelier was developed to help automate and standardize the preanalytical stage of oral fluid testing workflows.

Alps Dx is developing a broader portfolio of purpose-built instruments, consumables, workflow software, and applications designed to connect and modernize different stages of the oral fluid testing continuum. The company's approach spans collection, preparation, automation, and workflow connectivity, with the goal of creating more accessible, connected, and scalable oral fluid workflows.

"For years, oral fluid testing has offered enormous potential, but many workflows have remained manual and difficult to scale efficiently," said Les Edinboro, PhD, co-founder and chief scientific officer of Alps Dx. "As we grow, we are building the scientific and operational capabilities needed to continue developing technologies that improve workflow connectivity, operational continuity, and scalability across the oral fluid testing continuum."

Members of the Alps Dx team will attend the SOFT–TIAFT 2026 Joint Meeting, September 19–24 at the Hilton Chicago, joining forensic toxicologists, laboratory leaders, researchers, and industry partners from around the world. The meeting brings together the Society of Forensic Toxicologists and The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists for a rare joint gathering of the domestic and international forensic toxicology communities.

About Alps Dx

Alps Dx develops automated and connected technologies that modernize oral fluid workflows across laboratories, workplaces, and emerging decentralized collection environments. The company's portfolio includes purpose-built instruments, consumables, workflow software, and applications designed to improve operational continuity, scalability and workflow efficiency across the oral fluid testing continuum. Alps Dx is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

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DanAds names Michael Gelb SVP, Growth & Product

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DanAds, the global SaaS company that enables publishers and media owners to offer intuitive, automated self-service advertising powered by AI and machine learning, today announced the promotion of Michael Gelb to Senior Vice President, Growth & Product. In this newly created role, Gelb will own DanAds' product roadmap and AI strategy while leading growth across the company's enterprise accounts, bringing commercial and product leadership together under a single function.

Gelb joined DanAds in New York as a Senior Account Manager and went on to lead the company's account management organization as Head of Account Management, working with some of the world's largest media companies to grow their advertising revenue through the DanAds platform. Over the past year he has increasingly shaped the product side of the business, leading enterprise sales engineering and developing solutions for DanAds' order management, RFP-ingestion, and agentic advertising initiatives.

"Michael has spent four years as close to our clients as anyone in the company, and somewhere along the way he became the person who could also build what they were asking for," said Peo Persson, Chief Commercial Officer at DanAds. "That combination is rare, and it is exactly what this next phase needs. Our roadmap has to be driven by what publishers actually need, and Michael has been proving for a long time that he knows the difference. Putting growth and product under one leader is how we make sure what we sell and what we build are the same thing."

"The most interesting problems in this business sit in the gap between what the market is asking for and what platform can deliver, and this role puts me right on top of that gap," said Gelb. "I get to keep working directly with our clients while owning the roadmap and the AI strategy that will define the next generation of our platform. We are building the tools that let publishers run more of their advertising business themselves, faster and with less manual work, and I could not be more excited to lead that."

Prior to DanAds, Gelb built a career in media spanning buying, planning, and consulting, including a role as principal consultant in media and business development advising Fortune 500 companies on offline and digital campaign optimization. He has also held positions at IBM and Ebiquity.

The appointment comes as DanAds continues to expand its platform and AI capabilities, with teams across Stockholm, New York, London and Amsterdam and more than 200 people worldwide.

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NameSilo Technologies' Reach Systems Expands Operations Following Strong Growth in Bookings*

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Reach Systems' Year-to-Date Bookings* Increase 108%

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NameSilo Technologies Corp. (CSE: URL) (OTCQB: URLOF) (the "Company"), is pleased to provide an operational update on its wholly owned subsidiary, Reach Systems Inc. ("Reach"), a designer and manufacturer of specialized marine technology and subsea equipment.

Reach continues to experience strong demand across its marine technology product portfolio. Year-to-date bookings* have reached approximately $2.2 million, compared with approximately $1.06 million during the same period last year, representing an increase of approximately 108%.

To support its growing order book and future production requirements, Reach is expanding its operating space from 3,559 square feet to 8,031 square feet, effective October 1. The expansion will more than double the company's existing footprint and provide additional manufacturing, assembly and testing capacity to accommodate future growth.

Reach has also expanded its team significantly since being acquired by NameSilo. At the February 13, 2026 closing date of the transaction, Reach employed 17 people. Its workforce has since grown to 24 employees, an increase of approximately 41%.

"Reach has made excellent progress since joining NameSilo," said Paul Andreola, Chief Executive Officer of NameSilo Technologies. "Bookings have more than doubled compared with the same period last year, the team has grown substantially, and the expansion of our operating space provides the additional capacity needed to support the company's growing opportunity pipeline. Our investment in Reach is beginning to bear fruit, and we remain encouraged by its long-term growth prospects."

Reach is also seeing increasing activity in products supporting hydrophone-array systems used in underwater acoustic sensing and monitoring applications. The company recently shipped a newly developed, first-of-its-kind winch system valued at approximately US$105,000 to a customer in Europe and expects to ship a second system to the United Kingdom shortly.

Reach also recently delivered three smaller winch systems to Sensor Technology Ltd. in Canada for use with its hydrophone-array solutions. One of these systems was successfully demonstrated at REPMUS in Portugal, a major international exercise focused on maritime unmanned systems and related technologies.

Based on current customer discussions, Reach anticipates receiving additional orders for its hydrophone-array equipment from customers in Europe and the United States. There can be no assurance, however, that these potential orders will be received or, if received, what their timing or value may be.

"The growth we are seeing reflects the strength of Reach's engineering team and its ability to develop specialized products for demanding marine applications," added Paul Andreola, CEO of NameSilo. "The successful deployment of our equipment at REPMUS provides valuable real-world validation and further demonstrates Reach's potential within the growing market for underwater sensing and unmanned maritime systems."

The Company also announces that it has granted 50,000 options to an officer of the Company. The options are exercisable at $1.42 per share for a period of five years from the date of issue.

About NameSilo Technologies Corp. and NameSilo LLC

Namesilo Technologies invests its capital in companies and opportunities which management believes are undervalued and have potential for significant appreciation. The company makes investments in both public and private markets and focuses on opportunities in a wide variety of industries excluding the resource and resource service sectors. Namesilo does not invest on behalf of any third party and it does not offer investment advice.

Namesilo LLC is a low-cost provider of domain name registration and management services. As an accredited ICANN registrar, Namesilo is one of the fastest-growing domain registrars in the world with approximately 6.4 million active domains under management from approximately 160 countries.

About Reach Systems

Reach Systems, based in Nanaimo, British Columbia, is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in remote inspection robotics, subsea camera systems, and advanced tether/cable management solutions. They provide turnkey, high-definition inspection equipment for oil & gas, defense, and subsea industries, including the "Puffin" 4K underwater camera and specialized winches.

About SewerVue Technologies

SewerVUE Technologies, has pioneered large-diameter pipe inspection technology with innovations such as pipe-penetrating radar and multisensor inspections to ensure their partners and clients have reliable, comprehensive data to make proper and well-informed decisions when it comes to maintaining critical infrastructure. Using multi-sensor tools such as LiDAR, sonar, HD-CCTV and pipe-penetrating radar, SewerVUE provides high-quality data to help customers assess and maintain critical infrastructure.

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The construction-themed playspace, founded to counter childhood overstimulation with slow, hands-on play, has served more than 100,000 guests since 2023 and is rapidly scaling its franchise network across the U.S.

DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Diggers, the premier construction-themed indoor sandbox playspace for kids seven and under, today announced continued rapid growth of its franchise network, now totaling more than 50 signed franchise locations across the United States, alongside six corporate-owned stores, with additional locations opening later this year.

Founded in Dublin, Ohio in 2023 by Zach and Hannah Bowers, Little Diggers offers 1,200 square feet of sandbox space filled with more than 200 toys, trucks, and excavators, including the brand's custom-designed Sand Stacker. Since opening, the company has served more than 100,000 kids and built a following of more than 130,000 across social media platforms.

"There's something special about getting lost in playtime. And for our kids, it's never taken more than trucks and a pile of dirt (or sand)," said Founder Zach Bowers. "We created Little Diggers for children to enjoy an immersive, hands-on play experience that excites both their senses and imagination."

Little Diggers is built on a simple premise: Childhood overstimulation isn't a kid problem, it's an environment problem, one that's often bright, loud, and crowded. The company's answer is something both simple and complex: sand, paired with an environment designed to help kids slow down and focus.

Zach, a former venture capital-backed fintech CTO, applied lean startup principles from the tech world to scale Little Diggers' brick-and-mortar growth. Outside of the business, he is a father who believes in giving kids the opportunity for hands-on play in an increasingly digital world.

The company sources sand from the Bahamas that is silica-free, non-toxic, and bio-renewable, and offers coffee, including nitro cold and hot brew options, for visiting parents.

Since launching its franchising arm in 2025, Little Diggers has received thousands of franchise inquiries from all 50 states and more than 85 countries. The company currently has more than 50 signed franchises, with locations open or in development across Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.The company also plans to expand into California, with details to be announced.

Little Diggers has collaborated with Handyman Hal, Sherri Dusty Rinker, and Paramount around the recent release of Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie.

Little Diggers is expanding rapidly across the U.S. with a bigger mission in mind: If hands-on, slow and focused play can help raise problem solvers, thinkers, innovators, and world changers, the company considers that the ultimate measure of success.

For more information, visit littlediggersplayspace.com.

About Little Diggers:

Little Diggers is the premier construction-themed indoor sandbox playspace for kids 7 and under, founded in Dublin, Ohio in 2023 by Zach and Hannah Bowers. Designed around slow, focused, hands-on play, each 1,200-square-foot sandbox features more than 200 custom-designed toys, trucks, and excavators, along with silica-free, non-toxic sand imported from the Bahamas. Since opening, Little Diggers has served more than 100,000 kids and has grown to 5 corporate locations and more than 50 signed franchises nationwide. Follow them on Instagram @littlediggersplayspace.

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Multidisciplinary group brings expertise across medicine, neuroscience, healthcare technology, business, and communications to support the company's mission to make balance easier to measure and track.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With Falls Prevention Awareness Week approaching Sept. 21–25, UpRight Science today announced the advisory board supporting its work to establish balance as an essential measure of health and expand the usage of its FDA-cleared balance software.

The announcement comes as the national spotlight turns toward one of the most serious threats to healthy aging. Falls are the leading cause of injury among Americans ages 65 and older, with more than 14 million older adults, or roughly one in four, reporting a fall each year. UpRight Science believes better visibility into balance can help make this critical aspect of health easier to understand, measure, and track over time.

"Advisory boards are often assembled around credentials. What is rare here is the degree of personal conviction behind those credentials," said Terry Chabrowe, CEO of UpRight Science. "Every member of this group understands how profoundly mobility and balance can affect a person's health and independence, and our mission to improve and extend lives resonates deeply with each of them. That shared passion, combined with an extraordinary range of expertise, will be invaluable as we work to change the way balance is understood and measured."

The UpRight Science Advisory Board includes:

- Joseph Shurman, MD, Advisory Board Chair. Dr. Shurman is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician whose career has spanned clinical practice, medical leadership, research, and education. He is a former Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and former Chair of Pain Management at Scripps Memorial Hospital, and briefly served as Co-Chair of Palliative Care. He also served as Medical Director of Clinical Research for the Anesthesia Medical Service Group (270 physicians), which covered all major hospitals in San Diego, and was formerly Chair of the pain management group. His major focus is risk management, particularly through his nationally recognized "Share the Risk" model, which was featured in a front-cover article and became recognized nationally at Scripps. The model was supported by the DEA, and Dr. Shurman also lectured on the model at a Department of Justice CME meeting.

- Frederick "Ted" Carrick, DC, PhD, MS-HPEd. Dr. Carrick is Professor of Neurology at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Adjunct Professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions and Professor of Neurology, and Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Mental Health Research in association with the University of Cambridge. His research and clinical work have encompassed vestibular rehabilitation, movement disorders, traumatic brain injury, concussion, and other neurological conditions, bringing important expertise in the complex systems that enable balance and human movement.

- Crystal Gurin. Gurin is a media, marketing, and digital business executive with more than three decades of experience building companies and new market categories. A longtime publisher of eMarketer and co-founder of pioneering digital advertising company Cybereps, she brings UpRight extensive experience translating emerging technologies and ideas into concepts that businesses and consumers can understand and adopt.

- Angela Murray, RN, BScN, MN. Murray is a healthcare executive and strategic advisor with more than 30 years of experience spanning healthcare strategy, market access, and health economics. During her tenure with Baxter and Hillrom, she led the global Market Access and Health Economics and Outcomes Research function, helping translate clinical and economic evidence into strategies supporting reimbursement, funding, and adoption of healthcare technologies across global markets. She brings UpRight a systems-level perspective on what it takes to move a promising health innovation from clinical value to meaningful adoption and impact.

- Isaac Treitel. Treitel is the co-founder and Managing Partner of MedPro Investors and director of TriState Ventures, with more than 20 years of experience investing in and advising early-stage life science and technology companies. His work evaluating emerging technologies and helping young companies navigate financial and operational growth gives UpRight an experienced perspective on building and scaling a new category of health technology.

"Balance is a simple concept, but there is nothing simple about the work required to establish it as an essential biomarker," said Sanjeev Sharma, MD, Chief Medical Officer of UpRight Science. "It takes rigorous science and the ability to translate a new measurement into something clinicians and patients can meaningfully use. That is why the diversity of voices and experience represented on this advisory board is so important. They will help us strengthen the evidence and move balance toward the place we believe it belongs in routine health assessment."

UpRight Science is advancing BALANCE: THE SIXTH VITAL SIGN™, based on the idea that balance can provide meaningful information about health and function but historically has lacked an easy, objective way to be measured outside specialized settings. The company's FDA-cleared software uses the sensors already built into smartphones to reliably measure balance and identify changes over time, extending the ability to assess balance beyond the clinic or doctor's office.

UpRight Science has also developed StayUpRight!, a free consumer app that gives anyone a simple way to check and track their balance using a smartphone. Together, the company's medical and consumer technologies are designed to make objective balance measurement more accessible and help bring greater attention to a dimension of health that has long been difficult to quantify.

About UpRight Science

UpRight Science is a medical technology company advancing BALANCE: THE SIXTH VITAL SIGN™. The FDA-cleared balance software from UpRight Science turns any smartphone into a medical device (SaMD). The company uses smartphone-based biomechanics to reliably measure balance, identify changes in balance over time, and extend patient care beyond the clinic or doctor's office.

Its free consumer app, StayUpRight!, brings a non-prescription version of the same technology to everyday users, offering a first look at what objective balance tracking makes possible. StayUpRight! is provided for general wellness purposes and is not a medical device. App users who are concerned about their balance should consult with their physician.

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Lori Luechtefeld

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Lutris Pharma to Present Updated Data from Its Phase 2 Trial of LUT014 Gel for the Treatment of Patients With EGFRI-Induced Acneiform Rash at the EADV Congress

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lutris Pharma, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the quality of life and drug adherence for patients treated with anti-cancer therapies by mitigating dermatological toxicities, today announced the presentation of updated results from its phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of lead compound LUT014. LUT014 is a novel topical B-Raf inhibitor designed to reduce or prevent worsening of dermatological toxicities caused by anti-cancer drugs that target the MAPK pathway through paradoxical MAPK reactivation. The updated clinical data will be released in an oral presentation during a Free Communications Session at the 35th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress, being held September 30 through October 3 in Vienna, Austria.

Presentation Details:

- Presentation Title: Acneiform Rash from EGFR Inhibitor Therapy: Durable, Mechanism-Directed Reduction with Topical LUT014 (B-Raf Inhibitor) in a Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

- Presenting Author: Anisha Patel, MD, professor of Dermatology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

- Abstract ID: AS-1328

- Session Title: Free Communication 6: Pruritus/Adverse Drug Reactions

- Session Date: Friday October 2, 2026

- Presentation Time: 11:25 – 11:35 am CET

- Session Location: Hall N

About MAPK inhibitor-Induced Rash

Inhibitors of the MAP Kinase (MAPK) pathway are a class of drugs used to treat certain cancers. EGFR inhibitors are among the targeted therapies that inhibit MAPK pathway signaling. EGFR is a receptor on the surface of cells which is expressed in many normal epithelial tissues, including skin and the EGFR signaling pathway is critical in regulating growth, survival, proliferation, and differentiation of cells. B-Raf is a protein that is a key regulator of the MAPK pathway. Oncogenic EGFR constitutively signals through the MAPK pathway, leading to uncontrolled cell proliferation in various human cancers, including colorectal, lung, head and neck, urinary bladder, pancreatic and breast cancers.

EGFR inhibitors can block the EGFR signal responsible for cell growth and are increasingly being used both as primary therapy as well as in patients who have progressed on prior chemotherapy treatments. Although effective as anti-cancer therapy leading to tumor shrinkage, EGFR inhibitors lead to many adverse reactions, with the majority of patients experiencing dermatological side effects typically manifested as a papulopustular skin rash, also known as acneiform lesions, which can impact quality of life and affect adherence to therapy.

About LUT014

LUT014 is a proprietary, first-in-class, novel small molecule, topical B-Raf inhibitor designed to reduce or prevent worsening of dermatological toxicities caused by anti-cancer drugs that target the MAPK pathway through paradoxical MAPK reactivation. LUT014 is formulated as a gel and designed to be applied to the affected areas of the skin. When a MAPK inhibitor that acts upstream of B-Raf is used for cancer treatment (e.g., EGFR inhibitors and RAS inhibitors), the MAPK pathway reduces or stops signaling. This causes cell death in both the cancer cells and normal cells. While the death of cancer cells is the desired effect, the death of non-cancer cells, such as those of the skin, is not desired and leads to side effects such as acneiform rash. In cells where the MAPK is inhibited, when the B-Raf protein is also inhibited, the MAPK signaling becomes reactivated. This phenomenon is recognized as the paradoxical effect of B-Raf Inhibitors. LUT014 gel harnesses this paradoxical effect to  rescue the skin cells. Due to its overwhelmingly local penetration, LUT014's activity is restricted to the skin. To date, LUT014 has shown favorable safety and clinical benefit in a completed a phase 2 clinical trial in metastatic colorectal cancer patients with EGFR inhibitor-induced acneiform lesions.

About Lutris Pharma

Lutris Pharma is a privately owned clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a mission to improve the quality of life and drug adherence for patients who are being treated with certain anti-cancer drugs. Lutris Pharma's key asset is LUT014, a proprietary, first-in-class, small molecule, topical B-Raf inhibitor formulated as a gel and designed to be applied to affected areas of the skin in patients treated with certain MAPK inhibitors, such as EGFR inhibitors or RAS inhibitors, which causes most patients to experience dermatological toxicities.

For more information, please visit www.lutris-pharma.com.

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- Re-affirms FY27 Q2 guidance for sequential growth in quarterly net revenue and adjusted EBITDA1

- Following the receipt of EU-GMP certification in July, Safari Flower Company is expected to contribute incremental net revenue and adjusted EBITDA1

- Continued strong performance in Germany and Poland, contributing to profitable international growth expectations and leadership positions in the two largest EU markets, including #1 market share by revenue in Poland

- UK market expansion underway, with recently announced acquisition of Internode Pharma and HAP Pharma Limited expected to support further market share growth

EDMONTON, AB, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurora Cannabis Inc. ("Aurora" or the "Company") (TSX: ACB) (NASDAQ: ACB), the leading Canadian-based global medical cannabis company, today provided a business update, highlighting the expected additional benefits of the Safari Flower Company acquisition, continued strong performance in key high margin international markets, and reaffirmed its fiscal year 2027 Q2 guidance.

"We remain focused and confident in executing our global growth strategy that at its core leverages our leadership position as one of the world's largest indoor EU-GMP certified producers and are excited by the continued momentum we are generating in key international markets," said Miguel Martin, Executive Chairman and CEO of Aurora.

"We are building real value in global medical cannabis markets where Aurora has earned a stellar reputation by investing in infrastructure, scientific excellence, and regulatory expertise to maximize opportunities in the industry's most attractive, durable and profitable segment. Our leading market share in Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand clearly demonstrates that Aurora's high-quality medical cannabis products are a preferred choice for physicians and patients alike. We are also ready and able to export to other countries, as regulatory environments continue to open," added Mr. Martin.

"The accretive acquisition of Safari Flower Company is adding critical EU-GMP capacity and together with our established internal supply network, and the recent acquisitions in the UK, we have built a consistent and reliable availability of high-quality medical cannabis products to meet growing patient demand in the estimated $9 billion market for global medical cannabis," concluded Mr. Martin.

Aurora reaffirms its fiscal year 2027 Q2 guidance for sequential growth in quarterly net revenue and adjusted EBITDA1. This outlook reflects the strategic steps taken to focus exclusively on global medical cannabis. Aurora's growth is further supported by a strong balance sheet with $149 million in cash2 as of June 30, 2026, and no debt, noting that the ATM program will only be used when the Board determines it is in the best interest of the Company to do so. Aurora will continue to invest over the next several quarters in its international business to support growth in key markets and position the Company to create greater shareholder value.

About Aurora Cannabis

Aurora is a global leader in medical cannabis, dedicated to improving lives through scientific expertise, proven performance, and a deep commitment to patient care. Aurora serves medical markets across Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand with a portfolio of trusted, leading brands including Aurora®, MedReleaf®, Pedanios®, IndiMed™, San Raf®, and Whistler Medical Marijuana Corporation®. With world-class GMP-certified manufacturing facilities in Canada and Germany, and a team of industry-leading professionals, Aurora continues to expand its global footprint and deliver consistent, high-quality cannabis products with the purpose of Opening the World to Cannabis™.

Learn more at www.auroramj.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

Aurora's common shares trade on the NASDAQ and TSX under the symbol "ACB".

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This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements made in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations for the Company's FY27 Q2 results, including but not limited to, expectations for sequential growth in quarterly net revenue and adjusted EBITDA1; expected continued benefits of the Safari Flower Company acquisition, including the contribution of incremental net revenue and adjusted EBITDA1; expectations for continued strong performance in key high margin international markets, including Germany and Poland contributing to profitable international growth; expectations for further market expansion in the UK, including expected benefits of the acquisitions of Internode Pharma and HAP Pharma Limited to support further market share growth; the Company's continued leading market share in Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand; the Company's ability to export to other countries, as regulatory environments continue to open; the Company's increased internal capacity expansion plans; patient demand and size of the global medical cannabis market; and statements regarding the Company's continued investment over the next few quarters in its international business to support growth in key markets and to position itself to create greater shareholder value.

These forward-looking statements are only predictions. Forward-looking information or statements contained in this news release have been developed based on the Company and its management's good faith assumptions relating to the financial, market, regulatory and other relevant environments that will exist and affect the Company's business and operations in the future. Forward-looking information and statements are not a guarantee of future performance and are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management at the date the statements are made including, among other things, assumptions about: development costs remaining consistent with budgets; the ability to manage anticipated and unanticipated costs; access to favorable equity and debt capital markets; the ability to raise sufficient capital to advance the business of the Company; favorable operating and economic conditions; political and regulatory stability; obtaining and maintaining all required licenses and permits; receipt of governmental approvals and permits; sustained labour stability; stability in financial and capital goods markets; favorable production levels and costs from the Company's operations; the pricing of various cannabis products; the level of demand for cannabis products; the availability of third-party service providers and other inputs for the Company's operations; and the Company's ability to conduct operations in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. The Company does not give any assurance that the assumptions on which forward-looking information or statements are based will prove to be correct, or that the Company's business or operations will not be affected in any material manner by these or other factors not foreseen or foreseeable by the Company or management or beyond the Company's control. Such forward-looking statements are estimates reflecting the Company's best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, the ability to retain key personnel, the ability to continue investing in infrastructure to support growth, the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms, the continued quality of our products, customer experience and retention, the development of third party government and non-government consumer sales channels, management's estimates of consumer demand in Canada and in jurisdictions where the Company exports, expectations of future results and expenses, the availability of additional capital to complete construction projects and facilities improvements, the risk of successful integration of acquired business and operations, management's estimation that SG&A will grow only in proportion to revenue growth, the ability to expand and maintain distribution capabilities, the impact of competition, the general impact of financial market conditions, the yield from cannabis growing operations, product demand, changes in prices of required commodities, competition, and the possibility for changes in laws, rules, and regulations in the industry, epidemics, pandemics or other public health crisis, and other risks as set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated June 10, 2026 (the "AIF") and filed with Canadian securities regulators available on the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com and filed with and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company cautions that the list of risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the AIF is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities laws.

Operational milestones include mobilizing a new underground mining contractor and completing a series of infrastructure improvements across the underground mine, surface facilities including the new assay laboratory, clearing the path for test mining this fall, ahead of a planned 2027 production decision.

True North Operational Highlights:

- A-Shaft and Level 26 dewatering is complete and rehabilitation of the loading pocket required for ore handling, is nearing completion

- The Level 16-to-26 ore pass chute is operational, a critical step to support material handling from development and extraction of test mining stopes

- Underground development contract awarded to SCR Mining & Tunnelling ("SCR"), with crews and specialized mobile equipment mobilized to site to lead mining, mechanical, and electrical activities

- Rigid hard-duct ventilation installed in key areas of the underground mines, including Level 16, which eliminates legacy booster fans while reducing electricity requirements

- The upper and lower concrete slabs were poured for the foundation of the new surface primary crusher building

- Primary Ball Mill and new freshwater system commissioned and operational, with the freshwater pumphouse refurbishment nearing completion

- On-Site assay laboratory operational, with the initial furnace fusion test-work completed, recommissioned and ready to process grade control, geology and exploration samples

Éric Vinet, Chief Operating Officer, stated, "We have worked hard for the last several months to deliver important progress in operational capability across the operations at True North. Following the dewatering of Level 26 below the loading pocket, we have transitioned to active infrastructure commissioning, including repairs on the loading pocket, re-establishing full electrical and ventilation systems, and rehabilitating underground track systems.

"The recommissioning of the Level 16-to-26 ore pass chute in late August clears the pathway to improve development performance, and to commence skipping from underground to surface this fall, when the loading pocket is expected to be fully recommissioned. Development work is expected to improve with the completion of additional hard duct ventilation on Level 16, which will provide more efficient airflow and significantly reduce clearance time between blasting."

Other Site Developments

Crushing Circuit and Mill Repairs

Mill repairs ramped up significantly, with the flotation circuit, regrind mill, and leach tanks undergoing significant refurbishment. In preparation for installation of the new crusher circuit, the legacy jaw crusher and apron feeder structures were removed, and the concrete foundation for the new crusher building was completed. Delivery of the Westpro processing equipment is on track to be delivered by mid-November ("early-Q4").

Underground Rehabilitation, Upgrades and Development

Rehabilitation and certain upgrades were completed on Level 16, Level 26, and at various locations within the Hinge portal.

Ventilation work included:

- Rigid hard-duct ventilation systems have improved airflow in the L-13 area of the Hinge ramp, providing access for the underground exploration program targeting two (2) of the near-mine targets, San Anotonio Southeast and Shore

- Rigid hard-ducting is being installed on Level 16 to increase ventilation volume, reduce recirculation, and to eliminate the four (4) booster fans, providing approximately 300 hp of supplemental power which will support an additional diamand drill on this level. Additionally this improvement will reduce clearance time after blasting

- The team completed control walls for ventilation, electrical upgrades, and ground support in priority locations to support the full restart

Level 26 is now also accessible up to D shaft and the up ramps within the 710-711 Zone. Rock breaker and Grizzly repairs have commenced in preparation for new equipment installation expected in late September. The loading pocket rehabilitation is progressing, including the installation of structural steel on the conveyers, new pullies and bearings, and new electrical cabling and controls. Work completed on Level 26 includes, successful operation of the Level 16-to-26 ore pass, replacement of the hoist rope in both compartments, and the installation of a refurbished skip to support the commencement of shaft skipping this fall.

Dewatering in the Hinge portal slowed for a few weeks to accommodate electrical upgrades to the power distribution and piping system. Dewatering will continue to the bottom of the main ramp, expected to be reached in January 2027.

Underground Mobile Equipment

New additions to the underground mobile equipment fleet include:

- Delivery of two (2) new Epiroc ST2G scoops and one (1) refurbished Sandvik LH-203 scoop

- A scissor deck and a dedicated 1-boom jumbo to support Level 16 development work

- A 980 Loader to support material handling on surface

- Additional haulage trucks and utility vehicles are scheduled to arrive through September and October. 

Next Steps

- Level 26 Electrification – Complete installation of an underground transformer, essential for power distribution to critical items such as the loading pocket, rock breaker, and all pumping systems within A-Shaft and the Level 26 main sump up to Level 16. Assess the requirements for re-powering D-Shaft and the 710-711 Zone to support near-term drilling activities

- Initiate Shaft Skipping this Fall – Following completion of the remaining loading pocket upgrades and full commissioning

- SCR Mobilization – Ongoing ramp-up in manpower in combination with equipment being mobilized to site through September and October will accelerate development rates

- Receive and Install Crusher Circuit - major Westpro crushing components are on track for delivery by early-Q4

- Hinge Ramp Dewatering – dewatering is ongoing with drilling and development work commencing in areas that are accessible

- Rehabillitation of the 007 Escapeway – Complete the rehabilitation of the 007 escapeway required for full operation within the upper portion of the Hinge ramp (007 is accessed from the upper portion of the Hinge ramp)

The Company will provide operational updates as underground activities continue to progress and major milestones are achieved.

About 1911 Gold Corporation

1911 Gold is an advanced gold explorer and developer focused on its 100%-owned True North Gold Project in the Archean Rice Lake Greenstone Belt in Manitoba, Canada. The Company controls a large, highly prospective ~62,000-hectare land package with numerous past-producing gold operations within trucking distance of the fully built and permitted True North mine and mill complex. 1911 Gold is positioning itself to make a decision on restarting operations in the future and offers a unique investment opportunity with significant exploration upside. The strategy is to build a district-scale gold mining operation around centralized, readily expandable infrastructure to support a socially and environmentally responsible, long-term mining operation with low development risk and a growing mineral resource base.

1911 Gold's True North complex and the exploration land package are located within and among the First Nation communities of the Hollow Water First Nation and the Black River First Nation. 1911 Gold looks forward to maintaining open, cooperative, and respectful communications with all of its local communities and stakeholders to foster mutually beneficial working relationships.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shaun Heinrichs

President and CEO

www.1911gold.com 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words and phrases such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or that describe a "goal", or variations of such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.

All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to the ongoing development work to advance the project towards a potential production decision including, all rehabillitaiton and refurbishment projects; the mobilization of crews and equipment; test mining activities; commissioning the shaft for skipping; the installation of the new primary crusher circuit; and the mill startup and processing of material, and the timing thereof, as well as the Company's objectives, goals and future plans and strategies, are forward-looking statements. 

While 1911 Gold has not made a production decision, should 1911 Gold make such a decision in the future without a feasibility study of mineral reserves, demonstrating economic and technical viability, there may be increased uncertainty of achieving any particular level of recovery of minerals or the cost of such recovery, including increased risks associated with developing a commercially mineable deposit. Historically, such projects have a much higher risk of economic and technical failure. There is no guarantee that 1911 Gold will make a production decision, and, if it does, there is no guarantee that any production will begin as anticipated or at all or that any anticipated production costs will be achieved. Failure to make a positive decision to commence production would have a material adverse impact on 1911 Gold's ability to generate revenue and cash flow to fund operations.

Smart thermostats bring control to Oklahoma's variable fall temperatures and energy costs

Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric explains how Tulsa-area homeowners can reap cost savings

and enjoy modern conveniences

TULSA, Okla., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Homeowners in the Tulsa area know how unpredictable local fall temperatures can be, sometimes spiking into the triple digits in September followed by a cold front brings sharp temperature drops. Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric, a leading home services company based in Glenpool, explains how smart thermostats can help homeowners reduce energy costs and keep indoor temperatures comfortable during potential wide fall weather swings.

Oklahoma's average residential electricity costs have increased 26.9% over the past five years, according to Energy Factbook and U.S. Energy Information Administration data, making energy efficiency a high priority for homeowners. Smart thermostats help reduce energy costs through efficiencies including:

- Customized temperature scheduling for daily routines to raise or lower temperatures based on occupancy, optimizing energy usage and reducing utility bills

- Built-in system monitoring to identify operational issues early to minimize the inconvenience and expense of a sudden malfunction

"As energy costs continue to climb, utility bills are impacting household budgets more than ever," said Cassie Pound, vice president and co-owner of Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric. "Smart thermostats increase energy efficiency, especially as we enter the unpredictable fall season."

Smart thermostats also offer a heightened level of convenience for homeowners through advanced automations not available with a standard thermostat such the ability to adjust settings from any location with a smart device through Wi-Fi connectivity. Other smart features include automatic switching between heating and cooling to adjust indoor temperatures based on changing weather conditions and indoor air quality monitoring to ensure healthful and clean air inside the home.

"A professionally installed smart thermostat balances modern convenience with long-term financial relief," said Pound. "By optimizing your heating and cooling efficiency, this upgrade pays for itself over time, making it an excellent investment for homeowners looking to reduce monthly overhead."

For more information about smart thermostats and other energy-efficient home alternatives, visit quality-hc.com or call (918) 518-5900.

About Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric

Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric has provided the residents of the Glenpool and Tulsa, Oklahoma, communities with professional heating, cooling, plumbing and electric services since 2014. This locally owned and operated company offers friendly and experienced technicians, industry-leading products and professional residential systems service. Quality's employees are also actively involved in their community and committed to those in need. Every month, the company gives back to the community through donations and volunteer work. For more information about Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric, visit quality-hc.com or call (918) 518-5900.

SOURCE Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric

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New platform signs TAPP Engine as first fintech leveraging Bolt to accelerate delivery of cash management solutions directly to MSUFCU as the Financial Institution of Record

EAST LANSING, Mich., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Reseda Group today announced the launch of Bolt by Reseda Group, a Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform that enables financial institutions and fintech companies to bring innovative financial solutions to market faster through a secure, API and SDK-driven banking infrastructure with MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU), as the Financial Institution of Record (FIoR). The platform's first fintech partner, TAPP Engine, is leveraging Bolt to seamlessly connect its cash management solutions directly to MSUFCU as the FIoR, delivering fully branded, modern, embedded banking experiences to their customers.

Bolt delivers the infrastructure fintechs and financial institutions need to launch and scale new products while maintaining the trust, compliance, and security consumers expect. Through a comprehensive suite of APIs, SDKs (Software Development Kit), and software solutions, the platform supports modern digital banking experiences, including account opening, payments and money movement, debit card issuance, external account connectivity, and embedded finance capabilities.

Developed by Reseda Group and informed by the proven innovation experience of MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU), Bolt combines the agility of modern BaaS infrastructure with the real-world expertise of a financial institution that has successfully built and deployed fintech solutions. The result is a secure, scalable platform that empowers fintechs and financial institutions to innovate together, accelerate time to market, and deliver new financial experiences to consumers with confidence.

"Speed to market is essential for both financial institutions and fintech innovators looking to meet evolving consumer expectations," said Ben Maxim, Chief Operating Officer at Reseda Group and Chief Technology Officer at MSUFCU. "Bolt by Reseda Group was built to remove the barriers that often slow innovation by creating a secure, seamless bridge between fintech innovators and trusted financial institutions. With APIs, flexible integration options, and comprehensive banking infrastructure, we're helping organizations bring new solutions and enhanced experiences to people today, not years from now."

Bolt enables financial institutions to accelerate fintech partnerships, expand digital banking capabilities, introduce new deposit experiences, and power embedded finance solutions. For fintech companies, the platform provides the flexibility to focus on building transformative experiences without navigating the regulatory and operational complexities of becoming a licensed financial institution.

Through a governed framework, Bolt works with specific vendor partners to securely support Know Your Customer/Know Your Business (KYC/KYB) processes before new account opening begins. Once accounts are established, MSUFCU provides ongoing account monitoring, compliance oversight and identification of unusual account activity to support continued risk management. This shared responsibility model allows fintechs to focus on their customer experience and what they do best.

With Bolt, fintechs and financial institutions gain access to:

- Speed to market: Accelerate product launches through streamlined API/SDK connectivity and pre-built banking capabilities.

- Complete banking infrastructure: Access onboarding, account management, payments, debit card services, and digital banking functionality through a single platform.

- Secure innovation: Leverage infrastructure designed with compliance, security, and operational resilience in mind.

- Scalable growth: Adapt financial offerings as consumer and business needs evolve without redesigning entire systems.

- Simplified integration: Use modern APIs, SDKs, webhooks, and flexible development tools to accelerate implementation.

As Bolt's first fintech client, TAPP Engine is leveraging the platform to connect its cash management tools directly to the financial institutions holding its clients' deposits. Bolt enables TAPP Engine to deliver a fully white-labeled private banking experience, allowing each TAPP client to offer a branded, seamless way to manage cash while keeping deposits with trusted credit unions.

"Bolt gives TAPP Engine the critical infrastructure to connect our cash management tools directly to the institutions holding our clients' deposits," said Will Dolan, President of TAPP Engine. "Its BaaS platform allows us to deliver a fully white-labeled private banking experience, so every TAPP client can offer a branded, seamless way to manage cash. Because those deposits sit with credit unions, we're able to pair a premium experience with the trust and community focus that sets this offering apart."

The launch of Bolt builds on Reseda Group's vision to strengthen connections between people and their financial institutions through next-generation solutions. By bringing the operational experience of MSUFCU together with the innovation and agility of fintech partners, Bolt creates new opportunities for financial institutions and technology companies to collaborate, expand access to financial services and deliver greater value to the people and businesses they serve.

For more information about Bolt by Reseda Group, visit resedagroup.com/bolt.

About Reseda Group

Headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan, Reseda Group is a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU). Formed in 2021, Reseda Group changes the way people interact with their finances and how financial institutions engage with their consumers. By leveraging innovative products developed in-house and through its partnership ecosystem, Reseda Group is making financial technology and engagement solutions more accessible and approachable to the industry. Learn more at resedagroup.com.

About TAPP Engine

TAPP Engine modernizes capital formation, wealth management, and liquidity infrastructure for credit unions, community financial institutions, and regional financial institutions. Brokerage services are offered through TAPP Engine Securities, LLC. ("TES"). Digital Advisory services and technology offered through TAPP Engine Advisors, LLC ("TEA). Visit tappengine.com to learn more.

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