COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: CMT) (“Core Molding”, “Core” or the “Company”), a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in building products, industrial and utilities, medium and heavy-duty truck and powersports industries across the United States, Canada and Mexico, today reported financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Eric Palomaki, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “The first quarter delivered $17 million in new business wins, gross margin expansion to 20.4%, and continued progress on our strategic Mexico investments. As expected, total sales declined modestly in the first quarter, but our top-line performance does not capture the momentum building across our portfolio. The heavy- and medium-duty truck market remains in a down cycle, and we expect this to persist through the first half of 2026. We delivered a strong sales performance across Powersports-both water and land-along with meaningful contributions from new product categories. The first-quarter gross margin demonstrates our continued pursuit of margin expansion through diversification across Core’s operating model.

“Our Invest for Growth initiatives, and this year’s Must Win Battle focused on Mexico, are translating into tangible results. That progress reflects the disciplined operating model and execution capabilities we have built over the past several years and reinforces our confidence in Core’s long-term growth trajectory. We are also seeing increases across truck orders, supported by pre-buy activity and new program launches tied to our 2024-and-beyond wins. As visibility for the second half improves, we will continue to update our full-year sales outlook in line with customer demand.”

Alex Panda, the Company’s EVP and Chief Financial Officer, commented, “As expected, first quarter sales declined primarily due to the ongoing truck down cycle, which was meaningfully offset by strong demand in the Powersports end market. The gross margin of 20.4% reflected continued operating discipline, prudent cost control, footprint optimization, and favorable program mix. Typical seasonality, mix shifts, and planned tooling revenues support our expectation for full-year gross margin in the range of 17% to 19%.

“Our outlook remains unchanged, and we continue to expect 2026 sales to be flat to up approximately 5% year-over-year. We believe SMC compound wins and demand across other end markets will help offset the truck down cycle during the first half of the year. Based on current visibility, we expect the truck cycle to begin recovering in the second half of 2026, with momentum continuing through 2027.”

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

- Total net sales of $58.6 million decreased 4.7% year-over-year, mainly from expected truck demand, which was mostly offset by meaningful increases in Power sports demand.

- Gross margin of $12.0 million, or 20.4% of net sales, up from 19.2%, or 120 basis point improvement over the year-ago quarter. Sequentially, gross margin improved 520 basis points from 15.2% in the prior year fourth quarter.

- Selling, general, and administrative expenses of $11.2 million, or 19.1% of net sales, compared to $8.9 million, or 14.6% for the prior year first quarter. Excluding succession plan costs of $0.9 million and Mexico expansion related expense of $2.1 million, selling, general and administrative expense totaled $8.2 million or 14.0% of net sales.

- Operating income of $0.8 million, or 1.3% of net sales, compared to operating income of $2.8 million, or 4.6% of net sales for the prior year first quarter.

- Net income of $0.6 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.2 million, or $0.25 per diluted share for the prior year first quarter. Adjusted net income1 of $3.2 million, or $0.37 per diluted share.

- Adjusted EBITDA1 of $7.3 million, or 12.5% of net sales, compared to $7.2 million, or 11.7% for the prior year first quarter. Sequentially, Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales improved to 12.5% compared to 10.2% in the prior year fourth quarter.

- On March 11, 2026, the Board authorized an increase of 6,500,000 shares as part of the Company’s repurchase program.

- During the first quarter, 24,545 shares were repurchased at an average price of $18.62, totaling $457,000.

1Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures as defined and reconciled below.

2026 Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures totaled $3.8 million in the first quarter of 2026, including $3.2 million related to the Company’s Mexico expansion project. For the full year 2026, the Company expects capital spending of approximately $25 million to $30 million, including $18 million to $20 million allocated to the Mexico expansion. The Company generated a trailing twelve-month Return on Capital Employed1 of 6.8%, or 7.9% excluding cash.

Financial Position at March 31, 2026

The Company’s total liquidity at the end of the first fiscal quarter 2026 was $73.5 million, with $23.5 million in cash, $25.0 million of undrawn capacity under the Company’s revolving credit facility, and $25.0 million of undrawn capacity under the Company’s capex credit facility. The Company’s term debt was $19.3 million at March 31, 2026. The term debt-to-trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA1 was less than one times Adjusted EBITDA1 at the end of the fiscal first quarter.

1 Adjusted EBITDA, term debt-to-trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA and return on capital employed are non-GAAP financial measures as defined and reconciled below.

Conference Call

The Company will conduct a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. To access the call live by phone, dial (844) 881-0134 and ask for the Core Molding Technologies call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. A telephonic replay will be available through May 14, 2026, by calling (855) 669-9658 and using passcode ID: 2850190. A webcast of the call will also be available live and for later replay on the Company’s Investor Relations website at www.coremt.com/investor-relations/events-presentations/.

About Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Core Molding Technologies is a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in building products, utilities, transportation and powersports industries across North America. The Company operates in one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The Company’s operating segment consists of one reporting unit, Core Molding Technologies. The Company offers customers a wide range of manufacturing processes to fit various program volume and investment requirements. These thermoset processes include compression molding of sheet molding compound (“SMC”), resin transfer molding (“RTM”), liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene (“DCPD”), spray-up and hand-lay-up. The thermoplastic processes include direct long-fiber thermoplastics (“DLFT”) and structural foam and structural web injection molding. Core Molding Technologies serves a wide variety of markets, including the medium and heavy-duty truck, marine, automotive, agriculture, construction, and other commercial products. The demand for Core Molding Technologies’ products is affected by economic conditions in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Core Molding Technologies’ operations may change proportionately more than revenues from operations.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements often include words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would”, “project”, “continue”, “likely”, and similar expressions. In particular, this press release may contain forward-looking statements about the Company’s expectations for future periods with respect to its plans to improve financial results, the future of the Company’s end markets. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements relating to our operations and business include: dependence on certain major customers, and potential loss of any major customer due to completion of existing production programs or otherwise; business conditions in the plastics, transportation, power sports, utilities and commercial product industries (including changes in demand for production); the availability and price increases of raw materials; general macroeconomic, social, regulatory and political conditions, including uncertainties surrounding volatility in financial markets; the imposition of new or increased tariffs and the resulting consequences; safety and security conditions in Mexico; costs and other resources related to Core Molding Technologies’ efforts to expand its customer base and grow its business, and provide on-time delivery to customers; the Company’s decision to pursue new products and initiatives to quote and execute manufacturing processes for new business, acquire raw materials, address inflationary pressures, regulatory matters and labor relations; the ability to successfully identify, evaluate and manage potential acquisitions and to benefit from and properly integrate any completed acquisitions; the Company’s financial position or other financial information; inadequate insurance coverage to protect against potential hazards; equipment and machinery failure; product liability and warranty claims; cybersecurity incidents or other similar disruptions; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the SEC.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: CMT) (“Core Molding,” “Core” or the “Company”), a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in building products, industrial and utilities, medium and heavy-duty truck and powersports industries across the United States, Canada and Mexico today announced that management will participate in the 16th Annual East Coast IDEAS Investor Conference at The Westin New York at Times Square.

The Company will host one-on-one investor meetings throughout the day, with their presentation scheduled for 3:20-3:55 PM ET on June 10th. Eric Palomaki, the Chief Executive Officer, and Alex Panda, the Chief Financial Officer, will attend the conference on behalf of Core Molding Technologies, Inc. The presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed through the investor relations section of Core Molding Technologies at https://coremt.com/investor-relations/events-presentations. A replay will be available shortly after the presentation has concluded. To schedule a one-on-one meeting, please contact the Three Part Advisors conference team at (817) 769-2373 or lwesley@IDEASconferences.com.

About Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Core Molding Technologies is a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in building products, utilities, transportation and powersports industries across North America. The Company operates in one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The Company’s operating segment consists of one reporting unit, Core Molding Technologies. The Company offers customers a wide range of manufacturing processes to fit various program volume and investment requirements. These processes include compression molding of sheet molding compound (“SMC”), resin transfer molding (“RTM”), liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene (“DCPD”), spray-up and hand-lay-up, direct long-fiber thermoplastics (“DLFT”) and structural foam and structural web injection molding (“SIM”). Core Molding Technologies serves a wide variety of markets, including the medium and heavy-duty truck, marine, automotive, agriculture, construction, and other commercial products. The demand for Core Molding Technologies’ products is affected by economic conditions in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Core Molding Technologies’ operations may change proportionately more than revenues from operations.

Company Contact:

Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Alex Panda

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

apanda@coremt.com

Investor Relations Contact:

Three Part Advisors, LLC

Sandy Martin or Steven Hooser

214-616-2207

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: CMT) (“Core Molding”, “Core” or the “Company”), a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in medium- and heavy-duty truck, powersports, building products, and industrial and utility industries across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, today announced the successful amendment and extension of its credit agreement through 2031.

The amended credit facility consists of a $50 million delayed draw term loan and a $50 million revolving credit facility. Borrowings under the facility will bear interest at SOFR plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.50% to 3.75%, based on the Company’s leverage ratio. The facility includes a covenant-light structure that provides increased financial flexibility.

“The successful extension of our credit facility is an important milestone that enhances our ability to execute Core’s long-term growth strategy.” said Eric Palomaki, President and Chief Executive Officer of Core Molding Technologies. “Combined with our strong cash generation and healthy balance sheet, this facility provides additional flexibility to invest in operational excellence, support organic growth initiatives, and pursue value-enhancing acquisitions, while maintaining a prudent capital structure.”

“This amended credit agreement significantly enhances Core’s financial flexibility and further strengthens an already healthy balance sheet.” said Alex Panda, Chief Financial Officer of Core Molding Technologies. “The facility extends our debt maturity profile through 2031, provides a covenant-light framework, and reduces our overall cost of capital. Together, these improvements reinforce our strong balance sheet and ensure we have the liquidity and flexibility necessary to support the Company’s long-term financial objectives. We appreciate the confidence our lending partners have shown in Core and remain focused on creating long-term value for our shareholders.”

About Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Core Molding Technologies is a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in medium- and heavy-duty truck, powersports, building products, and industrial and utility industries across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Company operates in one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The Company’s operating segment consists of one reporting unit, Core Molding Technologies. The Company offers customers a wide range of manufacturing processes to fit various program volume and investment requirements. These thermoset processes include compression molding of sheet molding compound (“SMC”), resin transfer molding (“RTM”), liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene (“DCPD”), spray-up and hand-lay-up. The thermoplastic processes include direct long-fiber thermoplastics (“DLFT”) and structural foam and structural web injection molding. Core Molding Technologies serves a wide variety of markets, including the medium and heavy-duty truck, marine, automotive, agriculture, construction, and other commercial products. The demand for Core Molding Technologies’ products is affected by economic conditions in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Core Molding Technologies’ operations may change proportionately more than revenues from operations.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements often include words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would”, “project”, “continue”, “likely”, and similar expressions. In particular, this press release may contain forward-looking statements about the Company’s expectations for future periods with respect to its plans to improve financial results, the future of the Company’s end markets. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements relating to our operations and business include: dependence on certain major customers, and potential loss of any major customer due to completion of existing production programs or otherwise; business conditions in the plastics, transportation, power sports, utilities and commercial product industries (including changes in demand for production); the availability and price increases of raw material,; general macroeconomic, social, regulatory and political conditions, including uncertainties surrounding volatility in financial markets; the imposition of new or increased tariffs and the resulting consequences; safety and security conditions in Mexico; costs and other resources related to Core Molding Technologies’ efforts to expand its customer base and grow its business, and provide on-time delivery to customers; ; the Company’s decision to pursue new products and initiatives to quote and execute manufacturing processes for new business, acquire raw materials, address inflationary pressures, regulatory matters and labor relations; the ability to successfully identify, evaluate and manage potential acquisitions and to benefit from and properly integrate any completed acquisitions; the Company’s financial position or other financial information; inadequate insurance coverage to protect against potential hazards; equipment and machinery failure; product liability and warranty claims; cybersecurity incidents or other similar disruptions; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in light of its experience as well as its perspective on historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and uncertainties, including those included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. There can be no assurance that statements made in this press release relating to future events will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements.

Company Contact:

Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Alex Panda

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

apanda@coremt.com

Investor Relations Contact:

Three Part Advisors, LLC

Sandy Martin or Steven Hooser

214-616-2207

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: CMT) (“Core Molding”, “Core” or the “Company”), a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in medium- and heavy-duty trucks, powersports, building products, and industrial and utility industries across North America, today announces that it will release its second quarter fiscal 2026 results on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, before the market opens. In conjunction with the release, the Company has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the internet the same day at 10:00am Eastern.

About Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Core Molding Technologies is a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in medium- and heavy-duty truck, powersports, building products, industrial and utility industries across North America. The Company operates in one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The Company’s operating segment consists of one reporting unit, Core Molding Technologies. The Company offers customers a wide range of manufacturing processes to fit various program volume and investment requirements. These processes include compression molding of sheet molding compound (“SMC”), resin transfer molding (“RTM”), liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene (“DCPD”), spray-up and hand-lay-up, direct long-fiber thermoplastics (“DLFT”) and structural foam and structural web injection molding (“SIM”). Core Molding Technologies serves a wide variety of markets, including medium and heavy-duty trucks, marine, automotive, agriculture, construction, and other commercial products. The demand for Core Molding Technologies’ products is affected by economic conditions in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Core Molding Technologies’ operations may change proportionately more than revenues from operations.

Company Contact:

Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Alex Panda

Executive Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

apanda@coremt.com

Investor Relations Contact:

Three Part Advisors, LLC

Sandy Martin or Steven Hooser

smartin@threepa.com, shooser@threepa.com

214-616-2207

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: CMT) (“Core Molding”, “Core” or the “Company”), a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in medium- and heavy-duty truck, powersports, building products, and industrial and utilities industries across the United States, Canada and Mexico today reports financial and operating results for the fiscal periods ended June 30, 2026.

Eric Palomaki, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our second quarter results reflect the resilience of our diversified portfolio and the continued execution of our Invest for Growth strategy. As expected, production sales in our medium- and heavy-duty truck markets remained soft; however, strong momentum across our powersports, building products, and industrial and utilities end markets mostly offset that weakness. While tooling revenue remains all project-driven with larger customer acceptances anticipated in the fourth quarter, our commercial execution continues to gain traction. We are pleased with the nearly $26 million in new business awards we secured during the first half of 2026, which further diversify our revenue base and reduce our reliance on historically cyclical end markets. Importantly, 100% of these awards represent net new business rather than replacement volume, and approximately 65% originated from markets outside of our traditional truck and powersports sectors. 74% of this new business will be produced within our U.S. manufacturing footprint, allowing us to leverage installed capacity, improve returns on invested capital, drive profitable growth, and generate stronger cash flow. We are also expanding our presence in compelling secular growth markets. During the quarter, we secured a significant award for battery energy storage systems and continue to pursue opportunities tied to accelerating power demand needed for grid reliability which is impacted by AI data center development, utility infrastructure modernization, and load-shedding solutions.

“In parallel with these initiatives, our 2026 Must Win Battle is transforming our operating footprint and strengthening our competitive position in Mexico. This year, we will quadruple our manufacturing footprint in Monterrey, adding two 4500-ton presses in Matamoros, and advancing a culture of operational excellence that continues to deliver measurable results. I am especially proud of our Mexico team, whose execution enabled the successful completion of a major plant relocation and consolidation in less than nine months all while maintaining excellent on time shipping and quality metrics. These investments reflect our disciplined approach to capital allocation and our commitment to organic growth. By expanding capacity, we are building a scalable platform that supports secured and future programs, accelerates profitable growth, and enhances long-term shareholder value.”

Alex Panda, the Company’s EVP and Chief Financial Officer, said, “For the second quarter, total product or production sales declined 1.2% year over year, as strong growth across powersports, building products, and industrial and utilities end markets largely offset lower truck demand. Production sales, excluding the truck end market, increased 20.8% year over year. This quarter, we again delivered a strong profitability as gross margin was 20.3% of sales. For 2026, we continue to expect total net sales in the flat-to-approximately 5% growth range, including production revenue and tooling project revenue. We continue to anticipate a gradual recovery in the truck market during the second half of the year. Our gross margin projections remain in the 17% to 19% range, depending on end market product mix and the split between production revenues and tooling project revenues.

“Our balance sheet remains strong. During the quarter, we repaid the remaining balance on our 2022 Term Loan, and in July 2026, we successfully amended and extended our credit facilities, further strengthening our financial position. The amended credit agreement provides a $50 million revolving credit facility and a $50 million delayed-draw term loan facility, both maturing in July 2031. During the quarter, we also terminated our interest rate swap agreement, generating a small gain and simplifying our capital structure. With ample liquidity, enhanced financial flexibility, and a disciplined approach to capital allocation, we remain well positioned to execute our ‘Invest for Growth’ strategy and support our long-term growth objectives.”

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights

- Total net revenues comprised Production revenues of $60.9 million and Tooling Project revenue of $1.8 million.

- Production revenues declined 1.2% due entirely to the Truck vertical, and excluding Truck, Production revenues were up 20.8% year-over-year.

- Tooling Project revenue of $1.8 million compared to $17.6 million year-over-year is project-based revenue that is necessary ahead of a customer production cycle.

- Gross margin of $12.7 million, or 20.3% of net revenues, compared to 18.1% of net sales in the prior year second quarter. The improvement was primarily the result of a favorable product mix and operating efficiencies, as well as a one-time margin benefit from a customer capacity credit. Excluding the 2026 one-time credit, gross margin was 19.4%.

- Selling, general, and administrative expenses of $10.4 million, or 16.6% of net revenues, compared to $9.1 million, or 11.5% of net revenues in the prior year second quarter.

- Second quarter 2026 SG&A expenses included $1.8 million of non-recurring costs associated with the Mexico expansion and severance costs.

- Operating income of $2.3 million, or 3.7% of net revenues, which includes non-recurring costs above, compared to operating income of $5.2 million, or 6.6% of net revenues for the prior year second quarter.

- Net income of $1.8 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.1 million, or $0.47 per diluted share for the prior year second quarter. Adjusted net income1 of $3.3 million, or $0.39 per diluted share.

- Adjusted EBITDA1 of $7.6 million, or 12.2% of net revenues, compared to $9.5 million, or 12.0% for the prior year second quarter.

Six-Month 2026 Highlights

- Total net revenues comprised Production revenue of $118.4 million and Tooling Project revenue of $3.0 million.

- Production revenues declined 3.5% due entirely to the Truck vertical, and excluding Truck, Production revenues were up 20.7% year-over-year.

- Tooling Project revenue of $3.0 million compared to $18.0 million year-over-year is project-based revenue that is necessary ahead of a customer production cycle.

- Gross margin of $24.7 million, or 20.4% of net revenues, compared to 18.5% of net revenues in the prior year six-month period.

- Selling, general, and administrative expenses of $21.6 million, or 17.8% of net revenues, compared to $18.0 million, or 12.8% of net revenues.

- 2026 six month period SG&A expenses included $4.8 million of non-recurring costs associated with the Mexico expansion and severance costs.

- Operating income of $3.1 million, or 2.5% of net revenues, which includes non-recurring costs above, compared to operating income of $8.1 million, or 5.7% of net revenues for the prior year six-month period.

- Net income of $2.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to net income of $6.2 million, or $0.72 per diluted share for the prior year six-month period. Adjusted net income1 of $6.5 million, or $0.74 per diluted share.

- Adjusted EBITDA1 of $15.0 million, or 12.3% of net revenue, compared to $16.7 million, or 11.9% for the prior year six-month period.

- 24,545 shares repurchased under the share repurchase authorization at an average price of $18.62, totaling $457,000.

1Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures as defined and reconciled

2026 Capital Expenditures

The Company’s capital expenditures for the first six months of 2026 were $12.1 million, including $9.6 million related to the Company’s Mexico expansion project. For the full year 2026, the Company expects capital spending of approximately $25 to $30 million, including $18 million to $20 million allocated to the Mexico expansion. The Company generated a Return on Capital Employed1 of 5.7% for the trailing twelve months and 6.2% excluding cash.

Financial Position at June 30, 2026

The Company’s cash at June 30, 2026, was $12.1 million. As of June 30, 2026, the Company repaid in full the outstanding balance of the Huntington Term Loan.

Subsequent to the quarter, on July 2, 2026, the Company entered into the third amendment of its 2022 Credit Agreement. This amendment refinanced the Company’s existing term loan and credit facilities. The Company has secured credit facilities in an aggregate principal amount of $100 million, consisting of a $50 million revolving credit facility and a $50 million delayed draw term loan facility at favorable rates compared to the 2022 Credit Agreement. As of June 30, 2026, the Company repaid in full the outstanding Term Loan balance from the 2022 Credit Agreement.

Conference Call

The Company will conduct a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial and operating results for the periods ended June 30, 2026. To access the call live by phone, dial (844) 881-0134 and ask for the Core Molding Technologies call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. A telephonic replay will be available through August 11, 2026, by calling (855) 669-9658 and using passcode ID: 6843258#. A webcast of the call will also be available live and for later replay on the Company’s Investor Relations website at www.coremt.com/investor-relations/events-presentations/.

About Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: CMT) (“Core Molding”, “Core” or the “Company”), a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in medium- and heavy-duty trucks, powersports, building products, and industrial and utility industries across North America, announced today that it will host an Investor Event on Tuesday afternoon September 29th in Brownsville, Texas. On Wednesday morning, September 30th, a tour of the Company’s Matamoros, Mexico manufacturing facility before returning to Brownsville, Texas.

“We are excited to welcome investors to Brownsville and to our Matamoros manufacturing facility to provide a firsthand look at the capabilities that support our strategy and long-term value creation. The Matamoros plant spans approximately 600,000 square feet with 22 large and ultra large presses that specialize in truck and powersports end markets. During the event, we will discuss our growth opportunities across key end markets, initiatives to drive operational excellence and margin expansion, and our disciplined approach to capital allocation. We believe Core Molding Technologies is well positioned to deliver sustainable growth, strong cash flow generation, attractive returns for shareholders, and we look forward to sharing our vision for the future,” said Eric Palomaki, President and Chief Executive Officer of Core Molding Technologies.

Interested investors are encouraged to register by September 8, 2026, as seating is limited and advance registration is required. To register for the CMT Investor Event, please contact Steven Hooser, shooser@threepa.com, or Sandy Martin, smartin@threepa.com, and copy Tammie Showalter, tshowalter@coremt.com.

The webcast of management presentations, followed by an investor Q&A session, will begin at 1:00 pm CT on September 29, 2026, and can be accessed at Events & Presentations – CORE Molding Technologies. A replay of the webcast, along with presentation materials, will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website following the event.

Event: Core Molding Technologies Two-Day Investor Event

Date: September 29-30, 2026 (two half-days)

Program Outline:

- Day 1: In Brownsville, Texas, management presentations begin at 1:00 pm CT on September 29th, followed by an investor Q&A session, and then dinner with management.

- Day 2: Management will accompany investors to the Company’s Matamoros, Mexico, facility for a walking tour of the plant and then return to the Brownsville airport by approximately 12:00 noon CT.

Logistics:

- Recommended airport: Brownsville/South Padre International Airport (Code BRO)

- Transportation will be provided by the Company for the border crossing

- Attendees are responsible for ensuring they have valid travel documentation (ID/passport) required for entry into and return from Mexico

- A room block has been reserved at Courtyard by Marriott Brownsville; please book using the provided reservation link by September 11, 2026, to secure the group rate. Hotel Reservation Link

About Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Core Molding Technologies is a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in medium- and heavy-duty truck, powersports, building products, industrial and utility industries across North America. The Company operates in one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The Company’s operating segment consists of one reporting unit, Core Molding Technologies. The Company offers customers a wide range of manufacturing processes to fit various program volume and investment requirements. These processes include compression molding of sheet molding compound (“SMC”), resin transfer molding (“RTM”), liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene (“DCPD”), spray-up and hand-lay-up, direct long-fiber thermoplastics (“DLFT”) and structural foam and structural web injection molding (“SIM”). Core Molding Technologies serves a wide variety of markets, including medium and heavy-duty trucks, marine, automotive, agriculture, construction, and other commercial products. The demand for Core Molding Technologies’ products is affected by economic conditions in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Core Molding Technologies’ operations may change proportionately more than revenues from operations.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Management’s presentations and statements during the Investor Events may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements often include words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would”, “project”, “continue”, “likely”, and similar expressions. In particular, this event may contain forward-looking statements about the Company’s expectations for future periods with respect to its plans to improve financial results, the future of the Company’s end markets. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements relating to our operations and business include: dependence on certain major customers, and potential loss of any major customer due to completion of existing production programs or otherwise; general macroeconomic, social, regulatory (including foreign trade policy) and political conditions; volatility in financial markets; changes in the plastics, transportation, marine and commercial product industries (including changes in demand for production); efforts of the Company to expand its customer base and develop new products to diversify markets, materials and processes and increase operational enhancements; the imposition of new or increased tariffs and the resulting consequences; Company initiatives to quote and execute manufacturing processes for new business, acquire raw materials, address inflationary pressures; regulatory matters and labor relations; changes in the Company’s financial position; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in light of its experience as well as its perspective on historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and uncertainties, including those included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. There can be no assurance that statements made in this event relating to future events will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements.

Company Contact:

Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Alex Panda

Executive Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

apanda@coremt.com

Investor Relations Contact:

Three Part Advisors, LLC

Sandy Martin or Steven Hooser

smartin@threepa.com, shooser@threepa.com

214-616-2207

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: CMT) (“Core Molding,” “Core” or the “Company”), today announced the promotion of Michael J. Gayford to Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), effective immediately.

In his expanded role, Mr. Gayford will assume operational responsibility for the Company’s North American operations, and Arnold Alanis, Executive Vice President of Operations in Mexico, will report to him. Gayford will also continue to focus on driving operational excellence, overseeing program management, advancing research and development initiatives, and executing strategic programs designed to accelerate growth and improve operational performance.

Mr. Gayford joined Core Molding Technologies in 2023 and has more than 25 years of manufacturing, engineering, and operational leadership experience. Throughout his tenure at Core, he has played a key role in strengthening operational execution, advancing technology initiatives, and supporting the Company’s strategic transformation.

“I am pleased to announce Mike Gayford’s promotion to Chief Operating Officer,” said Eric Palomaki, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Mike has been instrumental in advancing our operational capabilities and driving meaningful improvements across the organization. His leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence have contributed significantly to our success, and we are confident he will continue to make a positive impact in this expanded role.”

“My three years at Core have been exciting, and I am honored to take on this new role,” said Mike Gayford. “I am privileged to work with such a talented team and look forward to advancing operational excellence, delivering value to our customers, and supporting Core’s long-term growth. Together, we are well positioned to build on our momentum and pursue new opportunities.”

Michael J. Gayford joined the company in March 2023 as Vice President of Operations. Mr. Gayford was promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations in 2025, where he oversaw multi-site manufacturing operations across the United States and Canada, and led the company’s Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Research and Development Organizations. Mr. Gayford has more than 25 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and operational leadership, including more than 17 years in composite manufacturing. Mr. Gayford earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Alfred State College.

About Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Core Molding Technologies is a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in medium- and heavy-duty truck, powersports, building products, and industrial and utility industries across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Company operates in one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The Company’s operating segment consists of one reporting unit, Core Molding Technologies. The Company offers customers a wide range of manufacturing processes to fit various program volume and investment requirements. These thermoset processes include compression molding of sheet molding compound (“SMC”), resin transfer molding (“RTM”), liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene (“DCPD”), spray-up and hand-lay-up. The thermoplastic processes include direct long-fiber thermoplastics (“DLFT”) and structural foam and structural web injection molding. Core Molding Technologies serves a wide variety of markets, including the medium and heavy-duty truck, marine, automotive, agriculture, construction, and other commercial products. The demand for Core Molding Technologies’ products is affected by economic conditions in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Core Molding Technologies’ operations may change proportionately more than revenues from operations.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements often include words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would”, “project”, “continue”, “likely”, and similar expressions. In particular, this press release may contain forward-looking statements about the Company’s expectations for future periods with respect to its plans to improve financial results, the future of the Company’s end markets. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements relating to our operations and business include: dependence on certain major customers, and potential loss of any major customer due to completion of existing production programs or otherwise; business conditions in the plastics, transportation, power sports, utilities and commercial product industries (including changes in demand for production); the availability and price increases of raw material,; general macroeconomic, social, regulatory and political conditions, including uncertainties surrounding volatility in financial markets; the imposition of new or increased tariffs and the resulting consequences; safety and security conditions in Mexico; costs and other resources related to Core Molding Technologies’ efforts to expand its customer base and grow its business, and provide on-time delivery to customers; ; the Company’s decision to pursue new products and initiatives to quote and execute manufacturing processes for new business, acquire raw materials, address inflationary pressures, regulatory matters and labor relations; the ability to successfully identify, evaluate and manage potential acquisitions and to benefit from and properly integrate any completed acquisitions; the Company’s financial position or other financial information; inadequate insurance coverage to protect against potential hazards; equipment and machinery failure; product liability and warranty claims; cybersecurity incidents or other similar disruptions; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in light of its experience as well as its perspective on historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and uncertainties, including those included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. There can be no assurance that statements made in this press release relating to future events will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements.

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Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Alex Panda

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

apanda@coremt.com

Investor Relations Contact:

Three Part Advisors, LLC

Sandy Martin or Steven Hooser

214-616-2207

EXPO 2027 Belgrade Opens New Opportunities for Slovenian Businesses and Tourism

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, 16th October 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Slovenia presented its pavilion concept for EXPO 2027 Belgrade at a business and tourism networking event in Ljubljana yesterday, as representatives from both countries explored opportunities for cross-border cooperation in trade and tourism.

The "Visit Serbia B2B Networking" event gathered more than 50 business and tourism representatives, connecting Slovenian companies and travel agents with Serbian partners ahead of the first Specialised Expo in the Western Balkans.

Opening remarks were delivered by Danilo Jerinić, CEO of EXPO 2027 Belgrade; Blaž Cvar, President of Slovenia's Chamber of Craft and Small Business; and Mag. Leon Korošec, State Secretary at Slovenia's Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport.

"Expo's success will be measured by more than what happens during those three months. It will be measured by what remains afterwards: business connections that lead to contracts, investments that create jobs, visitors who return and ideas that grow into long-term projects," said Jerinić.

Slovenia's pavilion concept was presented by Saša Lavrič, General Commissioner for EXPO 2027 Belgrade, and Mag. Maja Pak Olaj, Director of the Slovenian Tourist Board.

B2B discussions explored cross-border itineraries and travel packages to encourage visitors to discover destinations beyond Belgrade.

According to Serbia's Statistical Office, bilateral goods trade reached approximately USD 2.04 billion in 2025. More than 1,200 Slovenian companies operate in Serbia, employing around 25,000 people.

EXPO 2027 Belgrade will take place from 15 May to 15 August 2027 under the theme "Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All," bringing together more than 140 international participants.

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World Gym Announces Second Bangkok Location, Plans for 30 Thailand Locations in Five Years

Global Fitness Brand Signs Lease for Second Bangkok Location with Singha Estate, a Leading Thai Real Estate Developer.

BANGKOK, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- World Gym Corporation (TWSE: 2762), Taiwan's largest fitness operator and owner of the global World Gym brand, today announced that it has signed a lease for its second Bangkok club at S-OASIS, a commercial and office development by SET-listed Singha Estate, an international real estate developer and investment company. The announcement closely follows brisk presales of its first Thailand club at Samrong, which signed over 1,000 presale members in just two weeks, and is the initial phase of an aggressive plan to open 30 fitness centers in the kingdom in five years.

Spanning more than 3,000 square meters, the S-OASIS club is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027 and is expected to serve office workers, corporate tenants and residents in the surrounding urban community. The agreement reflects World Gym's strategy of partnering with established property developers to secure locations in major commercial and mixed-use developments.

John Caraccio, President of World Gym Corporation, shares his vision about Thailand and its importance in the company's international growth strategy: "We have ambitious plans for Thailand and see the market as our beachhead for growth across Southeast Asia. We are working with major real estate groups, including Singha Estate, to accelerate our expansion and establish our clubs in prime commercial and mixed-use developments. Our goal is to build a strong, sustainable presence across Thailand while bringing World Gym's global fitness heritage to more local communities."

World Gym Samrong, located at Imperial World Samrong in the Bangkok metropolitan area, launched presales in late September 2026, offering members access to an internationally recognized fitness experience featuring high-quality strength and cardio equipment, functional training zones and technology-enabled member services.

Sivilai Pinsuwan, General Manager of World Gym Thailand, said, "Surpassing 1,000 presale members in just two weeks demonstrates strong pent-up demand for large-format fitness centers in Thailand. We see significant potential to serve more consumers with well-equipped, accessible fitness facilities that meet their evolving needs. The strong early response at Samrong gives us encouraging momentum as we prepare for our next location."

World Gym is also bringing HYROX to Thailand. Already HYROX's largest partner in the Asia-Pacific region, with the collaboration spanning its clubs in Taiwan, the brand plans to extend the partnership to Thailand later this year, entering a market where HYROX Bangkok drew more than 17,000 athletes in March.

Founded in California in 1976 at the iconic Muscle Beach, World Gym has grown into an internationally recognized fitness brand spanning six continents. In 2024, World Gym Corporation acquired World Gym International, taking ownership of the global brand and its intellectual property and operating rights.

With its American fitness heritage and Taiwan-listed operating platform, World Gym is positioning Thailand as a key market in its Southeast Asian expansion. Its planned investment and multi-location strategy aims to establish a scalable network across key urban markets, supported by partnerships with established property owners and developers.

About World Gym Corporation

World Gym Corporation is Taiwan's largest fitness chain, operating 142 locations. In 2024, it acquired World Gym International, securing the iconic World Gym brand and global operating rights, establishing itself as a global fitness leader. With a franchise network spanning 10 countries and 298 locations, it serves over 1,000,000 members. The company continues to empower individuals worldwide to achieve their fitness goals and live healthier lives through state-of-the-art facilities, innovative programs, and technology-driven solutions.

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Building on a successful collaboration in Florida, Seed Junky Genetics broadens its relationship with Trulieve through a new licensing agreement that expands access to its proprietary genetics to Pennsylvania.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seed Junky Genetics, one of the cannabis industry's most influential genetics companies, today announced a significant expansion of its strategic partnership with Trulieve, extending the companies' successful relationship beyond a stand alone brand through a new, exclusive licensing agreement in Pennsylvania.

The collaboration between Seed Junky Genetics and Trulieve began in Florida, where Trulieve has successfully licensed Seed Junky Genetics for several years. As part of this expanded collaboration, Trulieve, one of the largest cannabis companies in the world will also reintroduce Seed Junky as a standalone brand in Florida while introducing authentic Seed Junky Genetics products to consumers throughout Pennsylvania through its cultivation, processing, packaging, and statewide distribution network.

The expanded partnership represents another major milestone in Seed Junky Genetics' carefully curated licensing strategy, strengthening its presence across important cannabis markets while reinforcing its commitment to partnering only with operators capable of delivering the quality, consistency, and cultivation excellence that define the Seed Junky brand.

Rather than pursuing rapid expansion, Seed Junky Genetics has built its licensing model around long-term relationships with trusted operators who share its commitment to exceptional cultivation, operational discipline, and preserving the integrity of its genetics. Trulieve's proven execution, multi-state cultivation expertise, regulatory leadership, and operational scale made the company a natural choice to deepen an already successful partnership.

"Great partnerships aren't built overnight—they're earned over time and through consistency and delivery," said JBeezy, Founder of Seed Junky Genetics. "We've worked alongside Trulieve in Florida for years and have seen firsthand their commitment to quality, consistency, and doing things the right way. Expanding into Pennsylvania together was a natural next step because we know they have the experience and infrastructure to deliver the Seed Junky experience that our consumers expect."

Under the expanded agreement, Seed Junky Genetics will continue providing its proprietary genetics, intellectual property, cultivation methodologies, operational support, and quality assurance standards. Trulieve will oversee cultivation, production, packaging, and distribution across its operations in Florida and Pennsylvania while maintaining the cultivation practices and brand standards that have become synonymous with Seed Junky Genetics.

The collaboration reflects a shared belief that exceptional cannabis begins with exceptional genetics and is brought to life through disciplined cultivation. By combining Seed Junky Genetics' decades of breeding expertise with Trulieve's established multi-state cultivation platform, the partnership is designed to deliver premium cannabis experiences while preserving the authenticity and consistency of the Seed Junky brand across every market.

The expanded partnership represents another important step in Seed Junky Genetics' long-term growth strategy, which emphasizes thoughtful expansion through carefully selected licensing partners rather than broad market saturation. Every collaboration is built around shared values, operational excellence, and protecting the integrity of the Seed Junky Genetics name.

About Seed Junky Genetics

Seed Junky Genetics is a brand with over two decades of experience in plant genetics research, cultivation methodology development, and operational collaboration across regulated markets. The company partners with select licensed operators domestically and internationally through a structured regional licensing model designed to support brand consistency, quality assurance, and long-term market growth. For more information, visit www.seedjunky.com.

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