BRISTOL, TN / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2026 / Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:COEP) shareholders approved a transformational merger that converts a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company into a dual-sector enterprise. The transaction anchors the combined entity around technology infrastructure operations valued at $660 million while distributing biotech assets valued at $75 million to shareholders as a separate spin-out company.

The shareholder meeting validated a strategic restructuring first disclosed in 2025 SEC filings. Rather than pursuing traditional M&A, management engineered a business model transformation that leverages an existing NASDAQ listing to create shareholder exposure across two distinct sectors: contracted technology infrastructure revenue and speculative cell therapy development.

The Transaction Architecture

Shareholders approved three interdependent proposals creating the dual-sector structure. Proposal 1 authorized share issuance under the April 25, 2020 merger agreement with Z-Squared Inc. Proposal 2 enabled transfer of biopharmaceutical operations to a spin-out subsidiary, with shares distributed pro-rata to stockholders. Proposal 3 changed the corporate name from Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings to Z Squared Inc.

Post-merger, Z-Squared shareholders own 79% of the combined entity, with existing Coeptis shareholders retaining 21%. The surviving entity operates technology infrastructure under the NASDAQ:COEP ticker. Separately, shareholders receive stock in a standalone biotech company housing cell therapy and oncology programs.

Technology Infrastructure: The $660M Core Asset

Z-Squared operates 9,000 U.S.-based technology infrastructure units at full capacity under hosting agreements providing geographic diversification across multiple domestic facilities. The business model generates recurring revenue through contracted hosting arrangements tied to long-life physical assets rather than software subscriptions or cloud services.

The company owns and operates physical hardware, negotiates facility hosting agreements, and maintains operational control. This capital-intensive approach trades high gross margins for revenue visibility through multi-year hosting contracts. The domestic facility footprint differentiates Z-Squared from competitors reliant on international data center capacity or third-party hosting.

The Biotech Spin-Out and Tax Advantages

The $75 million biotech spin-out houses DVX201, an unmodified natural killer cell therapy licensed from Deverra Therapeutics, the SNAP-CAR universal multi-antigen platform from the University of Pittsburgh, and GEAR cell therapy platforms developed with VyGen-Bio and Karolinska Institute researchers. Management plans to pursue a NASDAQ uplisting for the independent entity, providing public market access without requiring a traditional IPO.

The transaction structure also captures approximately $100 million in tax-loss carryforwards accumulated during Coeptis’s clinical development years. These NOLs shield Z-Squared from federal income taxes on future earnings, improving after-tax cash flow during early combined operations. The tax advantages can fund infrastructure unit expansion or technology development without immediate tax consequences.

Market Positioning and Strategic Timing

The transformation creates simultaneous exposure to contracted technology infrastructure revenue and biotech development. Existing COEP shareholders preserve cell therapy exposure through the spin-out while adding technology infrastructure positions. New investors gain access to recurring infrastructure revenue with biotech optionality as a separate security.

The transaction capitalizes on institutional interest in infrastructure-style technology investments offering predictable cash flows from physical assets and long-term contracts. By separating biotech programs into a distinct entity, each business attracts capital from investors with appropriate sector expertise-infrastructure investors evaluating unit economics and hosting contracts, biotech specialists assessing clinical timelines and regulatory pathways.

The timing leverages an existing NASDAQ listing to create this dual-sector structure without requiring separate public offerings. The $835 million combined valuation-$660M technology infrastructure, $75M biotech spin-out, $100M tax attributes-provides a framework as the entities execute on infrastructure unit expansion and clinical development milestones.

With preliminary shareholder approval secured, management proceeds with transaction closing, biotech spin-out execution, and operations as a combined technology infrastructure and life sciences enterprise.

About Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.

Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:COEP) is a biopharmaceutical and technology company developing innovative cell therapy platforms for cancer, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. The therapeutic portfolio includes assets licensed from Deverra Therapeutics and the University of Pittsburgh. The Technology Division includes AI-powered marketing software and robotic process automation tools. Headquartered in Wexford, PA. For more information: https://coeptistx.com

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Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to: the ability to complete the merger and satisfy closing conditions; regulatory approvals; market conditions; the ability to successfully operate the combined business; the ability to complete the biotech spin-out and obtain NASDAQ uplisting approval; the ability to maintain hosting agreements and customer relationships; competitive pressures; technological changes; the ability to utilize tax-loss carryforwards; the ability to advance clinical development programs; and other risks detailed in Coeptis’s SEC filings. Coeptis undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

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How a Santa Fe Company is Turning Streaming Travel Content Into Actual Vacations – and Why the Numbers Suggest Significant Traction

BRISTOL, TN / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2026 / The Vanderbilt Report today published coverage on NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRP), a company solving something the travel industry hasn’t quite figured out yet: seamlessly connecting the inspiration you get from watching travel content to actually booking the trip.

It’s a deceptively simple idea. You’re watching a documentary about Italian coastal towns, you’re inspired, you want to go – but then you close the app and start Googling hotels, checking flight prices, maybe opening five browser tabs, and suddenly the magic is gone. NextTrip has built the infrastructure to eliminate that friction entirely.

The Numbers Tell a Compelling Story

Third-quarter revenue hit $1.2 million – up from $74,635 the same period last year. That’s 1,508% growth. For the nine months ended November 2025, revenue reached $2.1 million versus $417,926 in 2024, a 402% increase. The company also reported $1.7 million in deferred revenue, representing business already contracted but not yet recognized.

"Most travel companies are either media companies that inspire you, or booking platforms that transact for you," said Bill Kerby, NextTrip’s CEO. "Almost nobody owns both layers. We think that’s the entire opportunity."

A Federal Budget Cut Creates a Strategic Opportunity

Earlier this month, NextTrip closed its acquisition of GoUSA TV, a travel streaming platform that reached more than 200 million viewers globally before federal budget cuts suspended operations in September 2025. The platform operated on Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, and other major connected TV platforms across 100+ countries.

NextTrip paid $700,000 total – half in cash, half in stock – and acquired 100+ hours of destination programming plus established distribution relationships with major streaming platforms. The timing created a unique opportunity to acquire proven global distribution infrastructure at an attractive entry point.

NextTrip is integrating GoUSA’s content and distribution into JOURNY, their existing travel streaming network, creating what they describe as "demand infrastructure" – content specifically designed to generate bookable travel intent.

How the Model Actually Works

Here’s the system in practice:

You’re watching a JOURNY episode about Napa Valley. As the sommelier pours wine at a boutique vineyard hotel, a QR code appears. Scan it, and you’re looking at actual room rates at that exact property through NextTrip’s Five Star Alliance luxury booking platform. Or maybe it’s a group trip to Tulum featured in a creator-led series – that routes through TA Pipeline, their group travel booking engine.

The content isn’t incidental to the business model. It is the business model. JOURNY generates advertising revenue like any streaming platform, but it also generates booking revenue through attribution – something traditional travel media companies can’t capture and booking platforms have to pay dearly to acquire through Google and Facebook ads.

"We’re not trying to be another Expedia," Kerby explained in a recent press release. "We’re building infrastructure where the storytelling itself creates the demand, and we own the technology to capture the transaction. It’s two revenue streams from the same viewer."

Why the Timing Makes Sense

The travel industry is in the middle of a discovery shift. According to Expedia Group’s October 2025 Consumer Travel Index Survey, video content significantly outperforms static formats in influencing travel decisions. People are already watching travel content to get inspired – YouTube travel vlogs, Instagram Reels, Netflix travel shows. But there’s been no direct path from "wow, I want to go there" to "here’s my itinerary."

NextTrip identified that gap early and built the infrastructure to own it – before the major OTAs fully pivoted to content or before the streaming platforms built booking engines.

The GoUSA acquisition accelerates that strategy considerably. Instead of spending years building distribution relationships with Samsung, LG, and international streaming platforms, NextTrip acquired those relationships along with a content library and a global footprint that’s already proven.

Scaling the Operation

The company is actively expanding to meet growing demand. Management announced hiring initiatives for additional travel sales personnel and platform engineers to accelerate product integrations and feature releases. These investments position NextTrip to drive higher-margin advertising revenue and faster deployment of integrated media-to-commerce capabilities.

Cash stood at $2.4 million as of November 30, supplemented by a $3.0 million institutional private placement completed in early 2026 through Ladenburg Thalmann. This capital strengthens the balance sheet and provides resources to support continued growth initiatives.

The third quarter included $2.4 million in non-cash stock option expenses related to the corporate transition that won’t recur at similar levels, meaning the operational trajectory strengthens going forward.

The Strategic Advantage

NextTrip has built a business model that’s genuinely differentiated in travel. Not a booking platform that has to buy demand. Not a media company that monetizes only through ads. An integrated system that captures both revenue streams from the same audience.

"Calendar 2026 is centered on execution and scale," Kerby said. "Fiscal year 2027 – starting March 2026 – is when we expect the model to demonstrate its full earning power. By then, our media distribution, advertising programs, and commerce integrations will be operating at scale."

The combination of accelerating revenue growth, strategic asset acquisition at attractive pricing, expanded distribution infrastructure, and a differentiated business model positions NextTrip at an inflection point. The company has identified an obvious gap in how travelers discover and book trips, and built the technology to own that connection.

As video continues to dominate how people discover travel destinations, NextTrip’s dual ownership of both the inspiration layer and the booking layer creates a structural advantage that traditional players can’t easily replicate. The revenue trajectory and strategic execution suggest the company is capitalizing on that opportunity effectively.

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About NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRP)

NextTrip operates at the intersection of travel media and commerce technology. Through platforms including JOURNY streaming network, Five Star Alliance luxury bookings, and TA Pipeline group travel, the company connects travel inspiration directly to booking and fulfillment. For more information: www.nexttrip.com and investors.nexttrip.com.

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Strategic Launch Positions Company at Intersection of Renewable Energy and Artificial Intelligence Growth

BRISTOL, TN / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2026 / Global Clean Energy, Inc. (OTCID:GCEI), announced its newly launched AI division has positioned the company to capture opportunities in the artificial intelligence energy market, projected to expand from $11.30 billion in 2024 to $54.83 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of 30.2%.

The AI division launch aligns Global Clean Energy with three converging market trends: explosive data center growth driving clean energy demand, unprecedented capital investment in AI-enabled energy infrastructure, and proven operational economics favoring AI adoption in the energy sector.

Market Dynamics Support Strategic Positioning

Data centers are driving significant clean energy demand, accounting for 27 gigawatts or 43% of total corporate power procurement in 2025 through October. These facilities require 24/7 uninterruptible power, creating opportunities for AI-optimized renewable energy solutions.

According to MIT research, machine learning optimization has achieved 15% improvements in grid efficiency and 10-20% increases in battery storage efficiency, transforming renewable energy into a viable primary power source for demanding applications.

The International Energy Agency projects $3.3 trillion in energy sector capital investments by 2025, with data center investments alone reaching $1.1 trillion by 2029. The AI in energy sector has tracked over 1,400 funding rounds with an average deal value of $61.5 million, demonstrating robust capital market confidence.

Proven Economics Drive Value Creation

AI implementation enables energy producers to reduce operational costs by up to 15% and boost productivity by 10%. In widespread adoption scenarios, AI applications in power plant operations and maintenance could yield potential cost savings of up to $110 billion annually by 2035.

Real-world results validate the business model. In 2023, ADNOC’s AI energy-saving initiatives generated $500 million in value and reduced carbon emissions by approximately one million tonnes, equivalent to removing around 200,000 gasoline-powered cars from the road.

Companies effectively deploying AI in renewable energy operations have reduced downtime by 70% through predictive maintenance, real-time optimization, and enhanced forecasting capabilities. The renewable energy market is projected to expand from $1.34 trillion in 2024 to $5.62 trillion by 2033, with AI playing a central role in this growth.

Technology Capabilities and Applications

Global Clean Energy’s AI division focuses on three core capabilities:

Grid Management: Machine learning-driven forecasting integrated with real-time sensor data can reduce grid imbalance events by up to 30%, addressing a primary challenge in renewable energy integration.

Energy Production Optimization: AI has demonstrated the ability to boost solar energy efficiency by 20% through optimized panel orientations and sunlight tracking, with similar improvements applicable across renewable energy sources.

Predictive Maintenance: AI algorithms predict equipment servicing needs before failures occur, preventing blackouts while extending asset life and reducing unplanned downtime.

Substantial Market Opportunity

AI-driven energy efficiency measures and smart grid technologies could generate up to $1.3 trillion in economic value by 2030. This value creation occurs through reduced energy waste, enhanced asset utilization, lower operational costs, and improved reliability.

AI also has the potential to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 5-10%, an amount equal to the annual emissions of the entire European Union. Companies delivering environmental benefits while maintaining profitability are attracting capital from both traditional energy investors and ESG-focused funds.

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Strategic Acquisition Delivers Immediate Operating Income and Multi-Asset Platform for Expansion

BRISTOL, TN / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2026 / Transglobal Management Group, Inc. (OTCID:TMGI) has executed a strategic transformation that positions the publicly traded company at the intersection of golf course ownership, reservation technology, and hospitality operations. The acquisition of GETGOLF, LLC and its portfolio of operating assets delivered immediate profitability while establishing a platform for industry consolidation.

Jeff "JH" Foster, founder and CEO of GETGOLF, assumed the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TMGI in October 2025. The transaction brought three revenue-generating businesses into the public company structure: Apache Creek Golf Club plus Stand-By Golf, a 37-year-old reservation system operating across premium golf markets in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Palm Springs, and Las Vegas.

The Profitability Framework
Stand-By Golf anchors TMGI’s financial foundation with demonstrated operating performance. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the reservation platform generated $1.3 million in gross revenue and $300,000 in net profit-representing year-over-year increases of 10% and 22%, respectively.

The business model operates on established economics: golfers access discounted tee times at more than 200 championship courses, receiving 20% to 60% savings on posted rates. Reservations are available same-day through 90 days in advance, creating booking flexibility across skill levels and budgets. Stand-By Golf monetizes the spread between wholesale course access and retail pricing, generating recurring transaction revenue without the capital intensity of course ownership.

Management highlighted opportunities to improve margins through operational efficiencies, technology integration, and targeted marketing. The 37-year operating history provides brand recognition in its three core markets, while the existing customer base creates cross-promotional opportunities for TMGI’s owned courses and upcoming technology platform.

Physical Asset Platform
Apache Creek Golf Club represents TMGI’s entry into direct course ownership. Apache Creek, located in Apache Junction, completed strategic facility enhancements including annual overseeding, a redesigned Pro Shop with expanded premium brands, and renovated clubhouse spaces for events and gatherings.

Foster’s vision extends beyond traditional course operations to developing properties into family-friendly destinations where guests can vacation, live, work, and play. The strategy positions TMGI to capture value across the golf experience-from course operations and real estate development to ancillary hospitality services.

Technology Scalability: The GETGOLF Platform
The strategic rationale extends beyond current operations to GETGOLF, a next-generation golf platform under development for third-quarter 2026 launch. The system integrates real-time tee-time booking, travel planning, and social networking to connect golfers and courses globally. GETGOLF aims to create a brand synonymous with new ways for golfers and courses to interact, leveraging technology to enhance the traditional golf experience.

Management expects the platform to play an increasingly important role in TMGI’s strategy of building scalable businesses with recurring revenue characteristics. The technology enables cross-promotional opportunities across owned courses, reservation services, and third-party course partnerships, creating network effects as the user base expands.

Industry Positioning and Market Timing
The golf industry consolidation opportunity stems from fragmented course ownership, aging infrastructure requiring capital investment, and evolving customer expectations around booking convenience. TMGI enters with established revenue streams, owned assets, and a technology platform designed to scale beyond individual markets.

Foster brings 25 years of golf industry experience, including founding Arizona Fairways Magazine, creating the first magazine travel barter system for golf, and serving three terms as President of the Southwest Golf Media Association. These industry relationships position TMGI to identify acquisition targets and integrate properties into a cohesive platform.

The multi-asset approach creates revenue diversification. Stand-By Golf generates transaction fees independent of course ownership. Owned courses produce green fees, pro shop sales, and food and beverage revenue with potential real estate development. GETGOLF technology adds a software layer with global scalability unconstrained by physical asset requirements.

Execution Pathway
Near-term priorities focus on operational excellence at existing properties while advancing GETGOLF toward Q3 2026 launch. Apache Creek and Mountain Brook continue facility improvements and customer experience enhancements. Stand-By Golf targets margin improvement through operational efficiencies and expanded course partnerships.

The acquisition pipeline remains active as management evaluates additional course purchases. Foster’s vision of family-friendly destination properties requires capital for acquisitions and development. The transformation from shell company to multi-asset golf operator represents a strategic pivot enabled by Foster’s contribution of proven businesses into a public structure, with Stand-By Golf’s immediate profitability establishing TMGI’s foundation for industry consolidation.

About Transglobal Management Group, Inc.
Transglobal Management Group, Inc. (OTCID:TMGI) is a publicly traded company operating across golf, hospitality, and technology sectors. Through its acquisition of GETGOLF, LLC, TMGI owns and operates Apache Creek Golf Club, and Stand-By Golf reservation services. The company is developing the GETGOLF platform for global launch in Q3 2026. Headquarters: Scottsdale, AZ. For more information: www.tmgiusa.com

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding business strategy, acquisition plans, GETGOLF platform development and launch, revenue growth expectations, operational improvements, margin expansion, facility enhancements, and future financial performance. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to: the ability to successfully operate golf courses and reservation services; the ability to complete additional acquisitions; the ability to develop and launch the GETGOLF platform as scheduled; competitive pressures in the golf industry; changes in consumer preferences; weather conditions affecting golf operations; the ability to achieve operational efficiencies and margin improvements; technology development risks; capital availability for acquisitions and development; integration challenges; and other risks detailed in TMGI’s SEC filings. TMGI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

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Company advances from legacy real estate to engineered soil production while securing dual revenue streams through contracted inbound volumes and consumer market penetration

BRISTOL, TN / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2026 / The Vanderbilt Report today published coverage on RenX Enterprises Corp. (NASDAQ:RENX), highlighting the company’s systematic transformation from legacy real estate holdings into a technology-enabled environmental processing platform generating revenue from both organic waste disposal and premium engineered soil products.

The story unfolding at RenX centers on a thesis that becomes increasingly relevant as landfill costs escalate and municipalities seek alternatives: organic waste isn’t a disposal problem-it’s a manufacturing input for high-value agricultural products. The company’s recent announcements reveal how this thesis translates into operational execution.

The Capital Protection Strategy
On February 3, RenX announced a restructuring of its Norman Berry property investment in East Point, Georgia. The company converted approximately $600,000 in equity into a secured note, joining an existing $200,000 note against the property. Critically, RenX maintained its full 50% ownership interest without dilution.

This matters because it demonstrates capital discipline during a business model transition. RenX prioritized debt recovery while preserving upside participation-a structure that protects downside while maintaining equity exposure if property values appreciate during the planned Q1 2026 sale process.

The company secured expanded zoning entitlements in late 2025, permitting multifamily residential, assisted living, and mixed-use development. These entitlements broaden the property’s development potential and should expand the buyer pool beyond single-use developers.

RenX intends to redeploy proceeds from the Norman Berry sale into its core environmental processing operations-a clear signal that management views the technology platform as the primary value driver going forward.

The Dual Revenue Model Takes Shape
Ten days before the Norman Berry announcement, RenX revealed a new disposal services agreement with a regional commercial landscaping operator serving Sarasota, Florida. The agreement structures payment through per-yard disposal rates on a ticket-based system with net-30 terms.

This agreement illustrates the economic model RenX is building: companies pay to dispose of green waste, wood waste, and vegetative debris at RenX’s 15th Street transfer facility. That payment becomes revenue. Those materials then become feedstock for compost production. The processed compost generates additional revenue when sold to end markets.

RenX effectively monetizes organic material twice-once at the gate as a disposal service, again as finished product. As inbound contracted volumes increase, the company gains operating leverage across its processing infrastructure while securing consistent raw material supply.

Moving Up the Value Chain
The January 21 announcement completes the picture. RenX began delivering compost material to a customer serving the premium bagged soils and growing media market in South Florida. This represents the company’s expansion beyond traditional bulk compost applications into higher-margin consumer-facing products.

The operational significance extends beyond a single customer relationship. RenX’s ability to meet stringent quality specifications for bagged products validates recent equipment investments and processing capability improvements. The company deployed advanced milling technology, including a licensed Microtec system, to precisely size and condition organic inputs into engineered growing media with repeatable specifications.

This positions RenX to compete in markets demanding consistent product quality rather than simply providing commodity compost. Bagged growing media, engineered soils, and specialty substrates command premium pricing relative to bulk landscape compost.

The Infrastructure Foundation
RenX operates from an 80-acre permitted organics processing facility in Myakka City, Florida. The facility integrates organic waste processing, advanced milling, blending, and logistics under one operation. This vertical integration provides quality control, shortens supply chains, and improves unit economics compared to distributed processing models.

The company’s technology-enabled approach differentiates it from traditional composting operations. Rather than simply aging organic material, RenX uses precision equipment to manufacture soil substrates optimized for specific applications-different formulations for container growing, landscape installation, or retail bagging.

CEO David Villarreal framed the strategic progression: infrastructure investments are translating directly into new commercial relationships in markets demanding higher quality inputs. As processing capabilities improve, the company can pursue customer segments previously inaccessible due to specification requirements.

The Market Timing
RenX’s transformation occurs as multiple market forces converge. Landfill disposal costs continue rising. Municipalities face increasing pressure to divert organic waste from landfills. Commercial landscapers and waste generators seek cost-effective disposal alternatives. Simultaneously, agricultural and horticultural markets demand higher-performing growing media as input costs increase.

The company positions at the intersection of these trends-accepting organic waste that others must dispose of, then converting it into engineered products serving premium end markets. The business model creates value by solving a disposal problem for one customer segment while addressing a supply need for another.

The Execution Pathway
RenX is pursuing a methodical commercialization strategy: monetize legacy real estate assets to fund platform development, expand contracted inbound volumes to ensure feedstock supply and generate disposal revenue, upgrade processing technology to improve product consistency, penetrate higher-value end markets as quality capabilities improve, then scale production as customer relationships expand.

The Norman Berry restructuring and planned sale exemplifies this approach. Rather than indefinitely holding real estate acquired before the strategic pivot, management is systematically converting those assets into working capital for the environmental processing platform.

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About RenX Enterprises Corp. (NASDAQ:RENX)
RenX Enterprises Corp. is a technology-driven environmental processing and sustainable materials company focused on producing value-added compost, engineered soils, and specialty growing media for agricultural, commercial, and consumer end markets. The Company’s platform is differentiated by its use of advanced milling and material-processing technology to precisely size, refine, and condition organic inputs into consistent, high-performance soil substrates.

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Independent Analysis Highlights Dual-Foundation Business Model Combining Revenue Operations with Digital Securities Innovation

BRISTOL, TN / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2026 / The Vanderbilt Report, an independent research firm focused on emerging growth companies and capital markets innovation, today issued coverage on Full Alliance Group, Inc. (OTCID:FAGI), highlighting the Company’s strategic achievements throughout Q4 2025 and positioning as a rare micro-cap issuer successfully executing across both revenue-generating operations and blockchain-based capital structure modernization.

Key Investment Themes Identified:

The Vanderbilt Report’s analysis identifies Full Alliance Group as demonstrating significant progress across multiple strategic fronts that warrant investor attention:

First-Mover Digital Securities Positioning – FAGI’s emergence as the first publicly traded company to adopt TNCDP’s Series QDP^™ framework establishes competitive advantages through founding shareholder status, planned $QMAXX tokenized preferred listing, and equity participation in infrastructure expected to serve thousands of OTC and small-cap issuers.

Dual Tokenization Strategy – The Company’s parallel development of preferred equity tokenization (via TNCDP) and common equity tokenization (via Qubitera Holdings with post-quantum cryptography) creates multiple value creation pathways and reduces single-point execution risk.

Demonstrated Operating Business Traction – JusSpray^™ HOCl skin defense spray’s continued Amazon growth, doctor validation, and expanding product offerings demonstrate product-market fit and generate cash flow supporting technology development without toxic dilution.

Strategic Equity Positions – Founding shareholder equity in TNCDP provides leveraged exposure to digital preferred market expansion without requiring FAGI to directly service thousands of potential clients.

"FAGI’s move toward tokenized equity represents a new chapter in micro-cap modernization-bridging traditional share structures with emerging digital-asset frameworks," stated The Vanderbilt Report. "Unlike pure blockchain plays burning cash without revenue or legacy companies attempting credibility-challenged pivots, Full Alliance Group combines proven cash-flow operations with next-generation technology development."

Competitive Differentiation Through Dual-Foundation Model

The analysis emphasizes FAGI’s structural advantages over comparable public companies:

• Revenue-generating operations (Aquaox manufacturing, JusSpray consumer products, supplement manufacturing, e-commerce) fund blockchain development and provide downside protection

• Technology infrastructure initiatives (Qubitera blockchain, YAHBEE payments, TNCDP partnership) position Company for exponential value creation if enterprise blockchain adoption accelerates

• Post-quantum cryptographic architecture addresses security vulnerabilities other blockchain projects ignore

• Multiple value creation pathways reduce risk compared to single-focus digital asset ventures

Market Opportunity Assessment

The Vanderbilt Report estimates TNCDP’s addressable market at 1,800-3,000 OTC and small-cap companies in the near term, representing substantial revenue potential for the infrastructure provider and corresponding value creation for founding shareholders. The analysis further suggests compliant tokenized equity could become standard infrastructure for 20-30% of OTC issuers within 5-7 years, creating significant first-mover advantages.

Investment Thesis Summary

"We believe traditional micro-cap valuation models underestimate the strategic option value embedded in FAGI’s digital securities positioning," The Vanderbilt Report states. "The Company is building infrastructure that, if adopted broadly, could redefine how micro-cap issuers access capital, provide shareholder liquidity, and demonstrate transparency."

The report identifies Full Alliance Group as compelling for investors seeking exposure to digital securities infrastructure without pure-play blockchain volatility, revenue-generating operations providing cash flow stability, and first-mover positioning in emerging tokenized preferred markets.

Critical Monitoring Points for 2026:

• Series QDP™ implementation timeline and $QMAXX listing progress

• JusSpray Amazon sales trajectory and product line expansion

• Qubitera tokenized equity pilot launch and enterprise adoption

• TNCDP market expansion and founding shareholder value realization

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25% strength gains in concrete trials now inform Saskatchewan asphalt development targeting $83B global market

BRISTOL, TN / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2026 / The Vanderbilt Report today published coverage on Argo Graphene Solutions Corp. (CSE:ARGO)(OTCQB:ARLSF)(FSE:94Y), highlighting the company’s progression from concrete performance validation to cold-climate asphalt testing following conclusive 56-day compressive strength results.

The story Argo is building centers on a deceptively simple premise: adding graphene to construction materials dramatically improves performance without disrupting existing industry processes. Recent test results from Bristol, Tennessee, combined with new asphalt trials in Saskatchewan, demonstrate how the company is methodically validating this approach across infrastructure applications.

The Concrete Numbers Tell the Story
On October 17, 2025, Argo poured three on-grade concrete slabs in Bristol, Tennessee-two 20-by-30-foot slabs and one 15-by-25-foot slab totaling 12.5 cubic meters. The design mix targeted industry-standard 4,000 psi compressive strength.

What happened next validates years of materials science research. The graphene-infused concrete delivered 3,428 psi at seven days, 4,449 psi at 28 days, and 4,974 psi at 56 days-a 25% improvement over design specifications. Testing conducted by Diversified Materials Testing LLC in Bristol followed ASTM C39 standards, the construction industry’s gold standard for concrete evaluation.

The critical detail: Argo’s additive consists solely of graphene and water dilution. No superplasticizers, no additional chemical enhancers, no modifications to standard mixing or installation procedures. Concrete contractors can integrate the technology without retraining crews or purchasing new equipment.

This matters because construction is a conservative industry. Materials that require process changes face adoption barriers regardless of performance benefits. Argo’s approach sidesteps this problem entirely.

From Concrete to Cold-Climate Asphalt
With concrete performance validated, Argo moved to asphalt testing at its Saskatchewan R&D facility. The location is strategic-Saskatchewan experiences some of North America’s harshest winter conditions, creating the ideal stress-test environment for materials that must survive freeze-thaw cycles, extreme temperature fluctuations, and ice formation.

The asphalt development focuses on three performance metrics: structural cold-weather durability to resist cracking at low temperatures, improved freeze-thaw resistance when water penetrates pavement and expands during freezing, and enhanced thermal conductivity to maintain surface temperatures that inhibit ice formation and accelerate de-icing.

Traditional bitumen-based asphalt deteriorates rapidly under these conditions. Municipalities spend billions annually repairing winter-damaged roads. A graphene-enhanced solution that extends pavement life addresses a $65.1 billion global asphalt market projected to reach $83.35 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research.

The Execution Pathway
Argo is following a deliberate commercialization strategy: validate core technology through rigorous third-party testing, establish baseline performance metrics without additional additives, demonstrate compatibility with existing industry processes, then advance to municipal pilot projects and partnerships.

The company’s Regina, Saskatchewan facility provides both research capacity and proximity to extreme-weather testing conditions. Data from current trials will inform mix design for upcoming pilot projects with municipal partners.

CEO Scott Smale framed the opportunity clearly: infrastructure managers in cold climates need stronger, longer-lasting materials that reduce long-term maintenance costs while improving public safety. Graphene-enhanced asphalt directly addresses both requirements.

The Market Positioning
Argo is targeting infrastructure applications where performance improvements translate to measurable cost savings. Concrete and asphalt represent massive, established markets with well-defined procurement processes. The company isn’t trying to create new material categories-it’s improving existing ones with demonstrated performance gains.

The 25% concrete strength increase establishes a performance baseline applicable across cement products. The asphalt development extends this approach to road surfaces, where durability improvements yield compounding maintenance savings over multi-decade infrastructure lifecycles.

With testing protocols validated through ASTM standards and a facility operational in Saskatchewan, Argo is positioned to advance from laboratory validation to field deployment. The company continues refining formulations and building relationships with municipal partners for pilot project deployment.

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About Argo Graphene Solutions Corp. (CSE:ARGO)(OTCQB:ARLSF)(FSE:94Y)
Argo Graphene Solutions Corp. is a Canadian advanced materials company focused on developing sustainable, high-performance solutions for the construction and agricultural industries. Argo leverages cutting-edge technologies to create eco-friendly products that meet the demands of modern infrastructure.

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SaverOne Deal Brings 30+ RF Engineers and Proven Technology While Milestone Structure Mitigates Integration Risk

BRISTOL, TN / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2026 / The Vanderbilt Report today published coverage on VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:VWAV), highlighting the company’s strategic shift from platform formation to active commercialization through disciplined acquisitions and intellectual property consolidation.

Over the past two months, VisionWave has executed what appears to be a carefully orchestrated strategy: acquire specialized engineering talent, consolidate critical IP assets, and position dual-use technology for both defense and commercial markets.

The SaverOne Deal: Smart Structure, Immediate Capability

On January 26, 2026, VisionWave announced a definitive agreement to acquire approximately 51% of SaverOne 2014 Ltd. through a three-stage, milestone-driven exchange. The real story isn’t the ownership percentage – it’s how the deal is structured.

Rather than a traditional single-transaction acquisition, VisionWave designed the exchange with built-in accountability checkpoints. Each milestone must be achieved before the next phase triggers. Both companies’ Boards unanimously approved the transaction following independent fairness opinions from BDO Consulting Group.

"Research shows 70% to 90% of mergers fail to meet expectations, primarily due to ineffective integration," noted The Vanderbilt Report. "VisionWave’s phased approach creates natural validation points before committing additional resources."

What VisionWave actually acquired is immediate operational capacity: SaverOne’s entire RF-focused workforce – more than 30 specialized engineers dedicated to radio frequency technology development. This talent consolidation accelerates execution of VisionWave’s VisionRF technology platform without the typical 12-24 month lag of building internal teams.

The geographic positioning adds strategic value. Tel Aviv operates as one of the world’s most concentrated RF and deep-tech innovation ecosystems, giving VisionWave direct access to this talent pool and proximity to leading research universities focused on defense applications.

The market validated the strategic logic. On announcement day, VWAV gained 3.02%, adding approximately $5 million to market capitalization and bringing total valuation to $182 million.

IP Consolidation Signals Execution Phase

Two days after the SaverOne announcement, VisionWave completed an intellectual property transfer from Boca Jom Ltd. into the VisionWave-Boca Jom joint venture, signaling transition from formation into active execution with defined commercialization pathways.

In 2023, intangible assets like intellectual property made up 90% of enterprise value for the top 15 U.S. companies. VisionWave’s IP consolidation strategy positions the company to compete on proprietary technology rather than operational efficiency alone – critical in defense markets where technology moats determine contract wins.

Solving Real Sensor Limitations

VisionWave is building RF sensing technology that works where optical and LiDAR systems struggle. Traditional sensors face inherent limitations in scenarios involving occlusion, cluttered terrain, adverse weather, and complex infrastructure. VisionWave’s technology targets concealed, obscured, and non-line-of-sight threats – exactly where conventional sensors fail.

The dual-market strategy leverages both defense and commercial applications. VisionWave intends to integrate its RF technologies into SaverOne’s existing vulnerable road user detection platform, adding RF sensing and AI-driven analytics for concealed threat scenarios – obscured pedestrians, non-line-of-sight detection, adverse weather conditions, and complex urban infrastructure.

Management estimates an RF-enhanced, commercially deployable solution could be demonstrated during calendar year 2026, subject to continued development and validation.

Market Timing Aligns With Defense Growth

VisionWave’s moves align with favorable market dynamics. The cognitive electronic warfare market is projected to grow from $0.58 billion to $0.70 billion in 2026, focusing on AI-driven systems that adapt to electromagnetic environments in real time.

Institutional investors are positioning for edge AI dominance – processing data directly on platforms rather than distant servers. This delivers the split-second decision-making needed in operational zones, exactly where VisionWave’s near-field RF sensing operates.

SaverOne’s international presence also gives VisionWave entry points into defense procurement processes across multiple jurisdictions, while the exchange agreement positions SaverOne to expand into defense markets where it previously lacked access.

Strategic Coherence

VisionWave has built something different in the defense technology sector: milestone-accountable acquisition structure combined with IP consolidation and dual-use market positioning. Rather than competing head-on with established defense contractors, the company is targeting a specific capability gap in existing sensor systems.

The strategic coherence across the SaverOne acquisition, IP consolidation, and technology development suggests disciplined execution. Engineering talent enables IP development, IP creates competitive moats, dual-market positioning reduces customer concentration risk.

VisionWave’s current $182 million market capitalization reflects measured investor confidence in a development-stage defense technology company with near-term commercialization potential. The company is positioned to demonstrate technology viability in commercial markets before pursuing defense contracts – a proven de-risking pathway.

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WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2026 / FP Canadian Newspapers Limited Partnership ("FPLP") today announced that Brent Leung CPA, CA has been appointed to the position of Chief Administrative Officer of the partnership. Mr. Leung previously held the position of Vice-president Finance with FPLP.

"Brent brings a variety of financial and operational expertise along with an invaluable knowledge of the industry which will aid FPLP in its strategic planning and operations moving forward," said Mike Power, Chief Executive Officer of FP Newspapers Inc.

About FPI

FP Newspapers Inc. (TSXV:FP) ("FPI") owns securities entitling it to 49% of the distributable cash flow of FP Canadian Newspapers Limited Partnership ("FPLP"). FPLP owns and operates the Winnipeg Free Press, along with several other Manitoba based news and media publications that are available in both print and digital formats. The informative and engaging content we produce has an extensive reach throughout the province of Manitoba. The breadth of our reach provides compelling platforms for those looking to effectively reach a Manitoba audience. Further information can be found at www.fpnewspapers.com and in disclosure documents filed by FP Newspapers Inc. with the securities regulatory authorities, available at www.sedar.com.

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