/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/

CUPERTINO, Calif., April 27, 2026 /CNW/ – (TSXV: BWLK) (OTCQB: BWLKF) – Boardwalktech Software Corp. (“Boardwalktech” or the “Company”), a leading provider of patented digital ledger and AI-enabled enterprise software solutions for intelligent information management, today announced that it has closed an additional tranche (the “Second Tranche”) of its non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”) of units of the Company (each, a “Unit”) at a price of C$0.035 per Unit. Under the Second Tranche, the Company issued 31,905,286 Units for gross proceeds of C$1,116,685, bringing the total gross proceeds of this Offering to C$1,500,000. Each Unit consists of one common share (a “Common Share”) and one common share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”). Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one Common Share at an exercise price of C$0.05 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.

Certain finders in the Second Tranche received 8% cash and 8% non-transferable finder’s warrants exercisable for common shares of the Company at C$0.05 per share for two years, for an aggregate of 2,001,142 finder’s warrants and C$66,040 cash commissions paid in the Second Tranche.

Insiders of the Company participated in both the First and Second Tranche for an aggregate of 3,080,000 Units for a total of C$118,685. Such participation will constitute a “related party transaction” as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”) and the Company will rely on the exemptions from the valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, as neither the fair market value of the securities purchased by insiders, nor the consideration for the securities paid by such insiders, will exceed 25% of the Issuer’s market capitalization.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering in connection with general corporate purposes.

Completion of the Offering is subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. The Units were issued pursuant to exemptions from the prospectus requirements in accordance with National Instrument 45-106 respecting Prospectus Exemptions. The securities issued pursuant to the Offering are subject to a hold period of four months plus one day from the date of issuance.

The Units have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold to, or for the account or benefit of, persons in the “United States” or “U.S. persons” (as such terms are defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act and all applicable U.S. state securities laws or compliance with an exemption from such registration requirements. This press release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to qualification or registration under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

The Company also announces that it has renewed its engagement with Sophic Capital Inc. (“Sophic Capital”) as its investor relations partner under a new agreement dated April 19, 2026. Sophic Capital is a comprehensive capital markets advisory firm specializing in small-cap growth companies.

Pursuant to the agreement between the Company and Sophic Capital (the “Agreement”), Sophic will receive $8,000 per month for a term of 12 months. In addition, Boardwalktech has granted the firm options to purchase up to 700,000 common shares at a price of $0.05 per share. The options vest quarterly in four equal tranches of 175,000 and expire on the earlier of (i) 90 days after the termination of the engagement, or (ii) April 19, 2031. The options are governed by the provisions of Boardwalktech’s’ stock option plan and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV).

About Boardwalktech Software Corp.
Boardwalktech has developed a patented digital ledger and AI technology platform used by Fortune 500 companies to power mission‑critical enterprise applications. The platform enables multiple parties to work simultaneously on the same data while preserving full data integrity, provenance, and auditability. Boardwalktech delivers purpose‑built enterprise applications with deep integration into systems of record, significantly faster than traditional software platforms. The Company is headquartered in Cupertino, California, with offices in India and operations across North America. For more information, visit www.boardwalktech.com.

Forward‑Looking Information
This press release contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Company’s beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company’s control. Generally, such forward-looking information or statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “will continue”, “will occur” or “will be achieved”. The forward-looking information contained herein may include, but is not limited to, information concerning the completion of the upsized portion of the Offering and the use of the proceeds raised thereunder.

By identifying such information and statements in this manner, the Company is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements.

An investment in securities of the Company is speculative and subject to several risks including, without limitation, the risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s MD&A dated February 26, 2026. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.

In connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, the Company has made certain assumptions. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward- looking information and statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.

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

Contacts
Andy Duncan, CEO
Boardwalktech Software Corp.
andy.duncan@boardwalktech.com
(650) 245-2050

Sean Peasgood
Investor Relations – Sophic Capital
sean@sophiccapital.com
(647) 837‑3357

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Launching this May, Portrait TV debuts 3,000+ hours of culture-driving, creator-led programming—including The
Shop and On The Radar.

MIAMI, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reaching today’s “Gen Next” audience requires more than standard ad placements—it requires cultural resonance. Today, Portrait Media Group announced the debut content slate for Portrait TV, a new streaming destination launching this May on LG Smart TVs, built for modern viewers—and the brands trying to reach them.

Featuring more than 3,000 hours of content across VOD and FAST, Portrait TV bridges premium entertainment with next-generation audience intelligence. By pairing culture-driving programming with proprietary AI-powered signals, the platform enables advertisers to reach audiences based on attitudinal identity and real-time engagement—moving beyond outdated demographic targeting.

“This isn’t about launching another channel—it’s about changing the frame,” said Bonin Bough, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Portrait Media Group. “Gen Next doesn’t see themselves in segments—they move across culture. Portrait TV is built to reflect that reality, bringing the right content, context, and signals together in one place for both audiences and brand partners.”

At launch, advertisers will have access to high-impact inventory across a slate of culture-driving series making their television debuts. The curated, brand-safe lineup includes:

The Shop (Fulwell Entertainment): The iconic, Emmy-winning barbershop series featuring candid conversations at the intersection of sports, music, and culture.2J3BD (Streamline Collective): A breakout vodcast starring comedian brothers Eric and Jeff Rosenthal (ItsTheReal) alongside multi-platinum rap group The LOX.On The Radar: A leading music discovery platform spotlighting emerging artists and the next evolution in sound.Multigenerational Perspectives: Hit shows from mitú, including 3G’s and Girl, Let Me Tell You, offering authentic, unfiltered takes on identity and relationships from Latino creators.Street & Niche Culture: Deep dives into hyper-engaged communities with Outside with Gorilla Nems and the Wrist Check Podcast.

Later this year, Portrait TV will expand its original slate with Driven by Dystany, a docuseries following history-making professional race car driver and motorcycle drag racer Dystany Spurlock. After making history in March and April as the first Black woman to compete in the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR’s development league, Spurlock is rapidly emerging as one of motorsport’s most compelling new talents—reshaping both the sport and its audience.

Spurlock will also take the stage at the POSSIBLE Conference alongside Bonin Bough and Xhemile Poley, Vice President, Global Head of Events, at LG Ad Solutions to discuss how women in motorsports are driving a new era of fandom and unlocking new audiences for brands.

Portrait TV transforms the home screen into the new front door for culture—where discovery is continuous, connection is meaningful, and every impression is backed by next-generation audience intelligence.

To learn more about launch partnerships, premium sponsorships, and advertising inventory, contact sales@portraitmedia.group.

About Portrait Media Group

Portrait Media Group is a next-generation media company connecting brands with Gen Next audiences through audience intelligence, premium media environments, and creator-driven storytelling. By combining AI-powered insights with culturally relevant content, Portrait delivers meaningful connections at scale.

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The expanded Progress Retail deployment deepens Leap’s platform — adding advanced capabilities for audits, associate training, communications, and AI-powered support across the 100+ stores Leap runs to drive unparalleled advantages for 50+ brand partners.

AUSTIN, Texas, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Worksmith, the leading facilities maintenance and experience platform for multi-location retail, today announced that Leap, the leading platform for physical retail, has signed with Progress Retail to implement its full workforce management suite. The expansion strengthens Leap’s operating foundation across the 100+ stores it powers for modern brands — unifying facilities service and workforce execution into a single operational layer.

For Worksmith, Leap’s deployment is a clear proof point for the combined workplace-and-workforce platform the company set out to build when it acquired Progress Retail in June 2025.

Leap is a longtime Worksmith customer, making this expansion especially notable as the company deepens its relationship across both sides of retail operations. With this deployment, Leap will implement the full Progress Retail suite, including audits, tasks, training, communications, ticketing, and full AI Sidekick.

Leap joins a growing roster of retailers leveraging the soon-to-be combined solution, including Faherty Brand, M.M.LaFleur, and Lume, that are moving toward a more unified operating model across stores. The momentum reflects a broader shift in retail: brands want stronger orchestration across facilities, audits, tasks, training, and store communications, rather than relying on disconnected systems.

“Brands like Bombas, Malbon Golf, and Ring Concierge work with Leap because we deliver scaled advantages that no single brand can build on its own,” said Jon Levy, EVP Retail Success at Leap. “Combining our platform with Worksmith’s facilities infrastructure and Progress Retail’s workforce suite gives the brands we power retail for real structural advantages: lower costs, better in-store execution and crisp communications between HQ and the sales floor. These advantages lead to better store performance and a better shopping experience.”

Integration work between Worksmith and Progress Retail is currently underway, with the combined platform designed to give retailers a more complete operating system for store execution. As part of that evolution, Worksmith expects to complete the rebrand of Progress Retail to Worksmith Workforce in early Q2 2026.

“When we acquired Progress Retail last June, the bet was simple: retailers shouldn’t have to duct-tape workforce and workplace together, said Bryan Burkhart, Founder & CEO of Worksmith “Leap — the platform 50+ brands trust to run 100+ stores so they can stay focused on what they do best — choosing to run our full stack is the clearest signal yet that the bet is paying off.”

Leap’s selection of Progress Retail further validates the market’s appetite for unified retail operations technology. As retailers look to improve execution, consistency, and agility across their store fleets, the convergence of workforce management and workplace operations is becoming increasingly strategic. For Leap and its 50+ brand partners, that convergence translates directly into brand-partner stores — powering tighter service response, more consistent execution of brand standards, and better-prepared associates across every location Leap operates.

Leap operates more than 100 single-brand stores across 11 markets on behalf of 50+ brand partners, running each location under that brand’s name, visual identity, and standards. Leap’s investment in tooling like Progress Retail — spread across that full store network — is enterprise-grade retail operations muscle that a growing brand couldn’t justify building for a handful of stores on its own.

Ray Riley, Progress Retail’s previous CEO, now Worksmith’s Vice President of Retail, added, “We built Progress Retail for the operators who refuse to let complexity water down the customer experience. Leap is a sharp example of that discipline — running 100+ stores as if each one were the brand’s flagship. Getting our full suite into that environment is the kind of partnership that makes the last nine years of building worth it.”

For Worksmith, the announcement reinforces the company’s vision of serving as the strategic operating layer for modern retail — connecting maintenance, service execution, workforce workflows, communications, and store performance in one ecosystem.

About Worksmith

Worksmith is the leading facilities maintenance and store experience platform for multi-location retail. The company helps brands and operators manage the physical workplace at scale through streamlined service delivery, maintenance coordination, and operational visibility. Following its acquisition of Progress Retail in June 2025, Worksmith is expanding its platform to unify workplace and workforce operations for retailers seeking stronger execution across every store.

About Progress Retail

Progress Retail is a retail workforce management and store operations platform built for modern multi-location brands. Its suite supports store teams through tools for audits, tasks, training, communications, ticketing, and AI-powered knowledge access. In the G2 Spring 2026 Reports, Progress Retail earned significant recognition in Retail Task Management and related categories, including a #1 Mid-Market Relationship Index ranking for Retail Task Management, Top 3 placement across nine reports, and badges spanning Best Relationship, Easiest To Do Business With, High Performer, and Momentum Leader distinctions. Progress Retail is being rebranded as Worksmith Workforce in early Q2 2026.

About Leap

Leap is the leading platform for physical retail, operating physical stores on behalf of modern brands with less cost, complexity, and risk. Founded in 2018, Leap runs a national network of 100+ single-brand stores across 11 markets for more than 50 brand partners — each one built, staffed, and operated under that brand’s name — combining real estate, design, store operations, technology, and in-store execution into a single turnkey solution. Leap’s model lets brands scale their physical footprint while staying focused on what they do best.

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