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Aflac named a 2024 CIO 100 award honoree

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Foundry’s CIO 100 Award recognizes enterprise excellence and innovation in IT

COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Aflac has been selected as a 2024 CIO 100 award winner by Foundry’s CIO. For more than 25 years, the CIO 100 Awards have recognized innovative organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of strategic and operational excellence in IT.

At Aflac, we don’t just sell a product, we sell a promise: to be there for our customers in their time of need.

Aflac is recognized for its ongoing commitment to improving the ease of doing business by simplifying customer service, empowering agents and optimizing employee workflows to ensure the company consistently delivers on its promise: to be there when customers need it the most.

“At Aflac, we don’t just sell a product, we sell a promise,” said Aflac Chief Information Officer Shelia Anderson. “We promise to be there for our customers in their time of need, which has made us the No. 1 provider of supplemental health insurance products in the U.S.1 and helps us make a difference in the lives of our customers every day.”

To better fulfill Aflac’s promise, the insurer focused on claims automation and digital processing of life events through its award-winning MyAflac system. By enhancing claims automation and delivering digital capabilities for policyholders, the company has significantly improved the customer experience while also driving efficiency and cost optimization.

“We are proud to be selected as a CIO 100 honoree for 2024,” said Anderson. “The Aflac Digital Services team was instrumental in enhancing our customer experience while automating and significantly increasing claim accuracy and speed. This ensures seamless operations and drives a cohesive digital experience across all interactions with our customers. It is imperative that CIOs remain focused on providing business solutions that help the company achieve its overall goals.”

The CIO 100 Awards program celebrates and recognizes visionary and collaborative IT leaders. It is designed to celebrate team contributions that make a company elite within the IT space.

“The CIO 100 Symposium & Awards continues a tradition of over 25 years of the highest quality content for IT leaders and their teams. In addition to celebrating 100 organizations during the dinner and awards ceremony, I am thrilled to feature many of these IT leaders as speakers,” stated Elizabeth Cutler, content director, CIO 100 Symposium & Awards. “The award-winning teams share a passion for excellence, a customer-centric mindset, and a drive to invest in technologies that elevate business value.”

Executives from the winning companies will be recognized at the CIO 100 Symposium & Awards on Aug. 7 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Click here to view the 2024 CIO 100 honorees.

About Aflac Incorporated

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL), a Fortune 500 company, has helped provide financial protection and peace of mind for more than 68 years to millions of policyholders and customers through its subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan. In the U.S., Aflac is the No. 1 provider of supplemental health insurance products.1 In Japan, Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of cancer and medical insurance in terms of policies in force. The company takes pride in being there for its policyholders when they need us most, as well as being included in the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for 18 consecutive years (2024), Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 23 years (2024) and Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year (2023). In addition, the company became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in 2021 and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (2023) for 10 years. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn’t cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/espanol. Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability at investors.aflac.com under “Sustainability.”

1LIMRA 2023 U.S. Supplemental Health Insurance Total Market Report

About the U.S. CIO 100 Awards

The annual US CIO 100 Awards celebrate 100 organizations and the teams within them that use IT in innovative ways to deliver business value, whether by creating competitive advantage, optimizing business processes, enabling growth, or improving relationships with customers. The award is an acknowledged mark of enterprise excellence. Coverage of the 2024 US CIO 100 award-winning projects will be available online at www.cio.com in the weeks and months leading up to the event.

About the U.S. CIO Hall of Fame Awards

The US CIO Hall of Fame was created in 1997 to spotlight 12 outstanding IT leaders who had significantly contributed to and profoundly influenced the IT discipline, the use of technology in business and the advancement of the CIO role. Ten years later, in 2007, CIO inducted its second class of honorees into the CIO Hall of Fame during CIO magazine’s 20th anniversary celebration. The CIO Hall of Fame induction ceremony, continues to showcase this elite group of CIOs – now numbering 190.

About CIO

CIO focuses on attracting the highest concentration of enterprise CIOs and business technology executives with unparalleled peer insight and expertise on business strategy, innovation, and trends and a keen understanding of IT’s role in achieving business goals. CIO is published by Foundry, an IDG Inc. Company. Company information is available at www.foundryco.com Follow CIO on X @CIOonline & @CIOevents #CIO100Follow CIO on LinkedIn Follow CIO on Facebook.

Media contact: Jon Sullivan, 706-763-4813 or jsullivan@aflac.com

Analyst and investor contact: David A. Young, 706-596-3264, 800-235-2667 or dyoung@aflac.com

CIO media contact: Rachael Ferranti, Corporate Marketing, FoundryRachael.Ferranti@foundryco.com 

CIO awards contact: Allie Billington Allie_Billington@foundryco.com CIO 100 and CIO HoF Awards Manager, Foundry

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Solidion Technology (NASDAQ: STI) Reports Third Quarter Financial Results, Highlighting Strong Cash Balance, Reduction in Liabilities and Positive EPS

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Company Maintains Strong Cash Position of $26.2 Million, Reduces Total Liabilities by Approximately 40%, and Reports Positive Earnings per Share (EPS) of $0.02

DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) (“Solidion Technology” or “the Company”), an advanced battery technology provider, today reported its Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results. The condensed consolidated financial statements of Solidion Technology and additional information can be found in Solidion Technology’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2026 (the “Form 10-Q”). This earnings release should be read together with the information contained in the Form 10-Q.

Solidion Technology maintained a healthy cash balance of approximately $26.2 million, reduced total liabilities by approximately 40% compared to year-end 2025, and reported positive net income for the quarter.

Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Corporate Highlights 

Strong Liquidity: Maintained cash and cash equivalents of $26.2 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $27.7 million at June 30, 2026.Positive Working Capital: Working capital of $19.6 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to a deficit of $11.2 million at December 31, 2025.Reduced Liabilities: Total liabilities declined approximately 40% to $7.5 million, compared to $12.0 million at December 31, 2025.Positive Net Income: Reported quarterly net income of approximately $244,000, compared to a net loss of $4.1 million in the prior-year period.Strengthened Stockholders’ Equity: Stockholders’ equity reached $23.8 million, compared to a deficit of $7.2 million at year-end 2025.Financial Flexibility: The Company believes its capital position supports continued investment in its technology portfolio and evaluation of strategic acquisition opportunities.Board Governance: On August 31, 2026, the Company expanded its Board of Directors with the appointment of three independent directors, Mark Schwartz, Kimi L. Ellen and Dante W. Robinson.Share Repurchase Program: On September 13, 2026, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 million of the Company’s common stock.

TABLE 1: QUARTERLY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Metric

Q3 2026

Q3 2025

Revenue

$41,638

$9,350

Cost of revenue

$120,000

$4,321

Selling, general and administrative, Research and Development

$2,240,915

$1,747,929

Total other income (expense)

$2,563,700

$(2,349,245)

Basic earnings (loss) per share

$0.02

$(1.33)

“During the third quarter, we continued strengthening Solidion Technology’s financial foundation while positioning the Company for its next phase of growth,” said Jaymes Winters, Chief Executive Officer of Solidion Technology. “We remain disciplined and opportunistic in our approach to acquisitions. Our healthy cash position and improved balance sheet provide us with the flexibility to continue to pursue opportunities that complement our existing technology and manufacturing capabilities.”

“We believe our strategy positions Solidion Technology to capitalize on opportunities across the energy storage industry, while maintaining our commitment to long-term shareholder value.”

Business Highlights

Technology and Commercialization

PEAK Series UPS for AI Data Centers: Solidion has developed its PEAK Series uninterruptible power supply system using its 5500 silicon-carbon anode cell. Based on Company testing, the system is designed to reduce UPS footprint by up to 30%, while the cell is designed to last up to three times longer than conventional backup battery systems.High-Power Battery Cells: Solidion has developed its high-energy 5.5Ah 21700 cylindrical cell, with an energy density of 305 Wh/kg and continuous charge/discharge capability exceeding 2C.Government Research Programs: Solidion is conducting research under two U.S. Department of Energy grants, both conducted jointly with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Company’s partner on its 2025 R&D 100 Award. The Company is also performing research under a firm-fixed-price U.S. Army STTR contract to develop a flexible, fiber-based rechargeable battery system.

Strategic Priorities

For the remainder of 2026 and into 2027, Solidion Technology intends to remain an opportunistic and disciplined acquirer of revenue-generating assets and businesses in the battery storage sector that amplify its existing technology and IP portfolio while simultaneously advancing its commercialization initiatives and strengthening its manufacturing and commercial capabilities.

About Solidion Technology, Inc.

Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) is an advanced battery technology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with R&D and manufacturing operations in Dayton, Ohio. Solidion develops silicon-rich anodes, solid-state batteries, and fire-retardant electrolytes designed to deliver higher energy density, improved safety, and lower cost for the electric vehicle, energy storage, consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, and AI data center markets, including next-generation backup power for data center operators. The Company is backed by a global portfolio of over 385 patents covering innovations such as high-capacity, silane gas-free, and graphene-enabled silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, and advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal technologies. Solidion also pursues a disciplined acquisition strategy focused on opportunities that complement its platform and create long-term shareholder value.

For more information, please visit www.ir.solidiontech.com or contact Investor Relations.

Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Solidion Technology Inc., (NASDAQ: STI) (the “Company,” “Solidion,” “we,” “our” or “us”) desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “forecasts” “believe,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “position,” “is likely,” “expect” and similar expressions or the negative thereof, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example, statements about our financial and business performance and statements about our business, expansion plans and opportunities. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the inability of our batteries to perform as expected, including design or manufacturing defects; competition in the evolving battery cell market and the selection of other battery cell technologies by OEMs; the need for additional safety testing of our battery technology before it can be installed in electric vehicles; reliance on complex production equipment, and operational and cost uncertainty in production; the performance of licensed technologies that have not been commercialized, or have only been commercialized to a limited extent; raw material and component price increases, supply constraints, and our ability to control costs and achieve cost advantages at scale; the pace of consumer adoption of electric vehicles; the unavailability of government incentives and subsidies; our ability to attract customers and to accurately forecast supply, demand and manufacturing requirements; our ability to attract and retain key employees and qualified personnel; our limited operating history and untested business model; our history of losses; our ability to obtain additional capital on commercially reasonable terms, or at all; our ability to manage growth and build our brand; the accuracy of assumptions and estimates behind our technical and production timelines and our financial statements; material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting; product liability claims, litigation, regulatory actions and government investigations; substantial and changing regulations; cybersecurity incidents, security breaches, and data privacy compliance; tariffs and trade tensions, including a potential global trade war; and other risks detailed in our other Securities and Exchange Commission filings, particularly in the section titled “Risk Factors” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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Solidion Technology (NASDAQ: STI) Reports Third Quarter Financial Results, Highlighting Strong Cash Balance, Reduction in Liabilities and Positive EPS

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Company Maintains Strong Cash Position of $26.2 Million, Reduces Total Liabilities by Approximately 40%, and Reports Positive Earnings per Share (EPS) of $0.02

DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) (“Solidion Technology” or “the Company”), an advanced battery technology provider, today reported its Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results. The condensed consolidated financial statements of Solidion Technology and additional information can be found in Solidion Technology’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2026 (the “Form 10-Q”). This earnings release should be read together with the information contained in the Form 10-Q.

Solidion Technology maintained a healthy cash balance of approximately $26.2 million, reduced total liabilities by approximately 40% compared to year-end 2025, and reported positive net income for the quarter.

Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Corporate Highlights 

Strong Liquidity: Maintained cash and cash equivalents of $26.2 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $27.7 million at June 30, 2026.Positive Working Capital: Working capital of $19.6 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to a deficit of $11.2 million at December 31, 2025.Reduced Liabilities: Total liabilities declined approximately 40% to $7.5 million, compared to $12.0 million at December 31, 2025.Positive Net Income: Reported quarterly net income of approximately $244,000, compared to a net loss of $4.1 million in the prior-year period.Strengthened Stockholders’ Equity: Stockholders’ equity reached $23.8 million, compared to a deficit of $7.2 million at year-end 2025.Financial Flexibility: The Company believes its capital position supports continued investment in its technology portfolio and evaluation of strategic acquisition opportunities.Board Governance: On August 31, 2026, the Company expanded its Board of Directors with the appointment of three independent directors, Mark Schwartz, Kimi L. Ellen and Dante W. Robinson.Share Repurchase Program: On September 13, 2026, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 million of the Company’s common stock.

TABLE 1: QUARTERLY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Metric

Q3 2026

Q3 2025

Revenue

$41,638

$9,350

Cost of revenue

$120,000

$4,321

Selling, general and administrative, Research and Development

$2,240,915

$1,747,929

Total other income (expense)

$2,563,700

$(2,349,245)

Basic earnings (loss) per share

$0.02

$(1.33)

“During the third quarter, we continued strengthening Solidion Technology’s financial foundation while positioning the Company for its next phase of growth,” said Jaymes Winters, Chief Executive Officer of Solidion Technology. “We remain disciplined and opportunistic in our approach to acquisitions. Our healthy cash position and improved balance sheet provide us with the flexibility to continue to pursue opportunities that complement our existing technology and manufacturing capabilities.”

“We believe our strategy positions Solidion Technology to capitalize on opportunities across the energy storage industry, while maintaining our commitment to long-term shareholder value.”

Business Highlights

Technology and Commercialization

PEAK Series UPS for AI Data Centers: Solidion has developed its PEAK Series uninterruptible power supply system using its 5500 silicon-carbon anode cell. Based on Company testing, the system is designed to reduce UPS footprint by up to 30%, while the cell is designed to last up to three times longer than conventional backup battery systems.High-Power Battery Cells: Solidion has developed its high-energy 5.5Ah 21700 cylindrical cell, with an energy density of 305 Wh/kg and continuous charge/discharge capability exceeding 2C.Government Research Programs: Solidion is conducting research under two U.S. Department of Energy grants, both conducted jointly with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Company’s partner on its 2025 R&D 100 Award. The Company is also performing research under a firm-fixed-price U.S. Army STTR contract to develop a flexible, fiber-based rechargeable battery system.

Strategic Priorities

For the remainder of 2026 and into 2027, Solidion Technology intends to remain an opportunistic and disciplined acquirer of revenue-generating assets and businesses in the battery storage sector that amplify its existing technology and IP portfolio while simultaneously advancing its commercialization initiatives and strengthening its manufacturing and commercial capabilities.

About Solidion Technology, Inc.

Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) is an advanced battery technology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with R&D and manufacturing operations in Dayton, Ohio. Solidion develops silicon-rich anodes, solid-state batteries, and fire-retardant electrolytes designed to deliver higher energy density, improved safety, and lower cost for the electric vehicle, energy storage, consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, and AI data center markets, including next-generation backup power for data center operators. The Company is backed by a global portfolio of over 385 patents covering innovations such as high-capacity, silane gas-free, and graphene-enabled silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, and advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal technologies. Solidion also pursues a disciplined acquisition strategy focused on opportunities that complement its platform and create long-term shareholder value.

For more information, please visit www.ir.solidiontech.com or contact Investor Relations.

Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Solidion Technology Inc., (NASDAQ: STI) (the “Company,” “Solidion,” “we,” “our” or “us”) desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “forecasts” “believe,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “position,” “is likely,” “expect” and similar expressions or the negative thereof, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example, statements about our financial and business performance and statements about our business, expansion plans and opportunities. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the inability of our batteries to perform as expected, including design or manufacturing defects; competition in the evolving battery cell market and the selection of other battery cell technologies by OEMs; the need for additional safety testing of our battery technology before it can be installed in electric vehicles; reliance on complex production equipment, and operational and cost uncertainty in production; the performance of licensed technologies that have not been commercialized, or have only been commercialized to a limited extent; raw material and component price increases, supply constraints, and our ability to control costs and achieve cost advantages at scale; the pace of consumer adoption of electric vehicles; the unavailability of government incentives and subsidies; our ability to attract customers and to accurately forecast supply, demand and manufacturing requirements; our ability to attract and retain key employees and qualified personnel; our limited operating history and untested business model; our history of losses; our ability to obtain additional capital on commercially reasonable terms, or at all; our ability to manage growth and build our brand; the accuracy of assumptions and estimates behind our technical and production timelines and our financial statements; material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting; product liability claims, litigation, regulatory actions and government investigations; substantial and changing regulations; cybersecurity incidents, security breaches, and data privacy compliance; tariffs and trade tensions, including a potential global trade war; and other risks detailed in our other Securities and Exchange Commission filings, particularly in the section titled “Risk Factors” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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FXT Named Most Innovative Broker at the 2026 Finance Magnates Awards

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Trader-first innovation recognised across FXT’s all-in-one trading ecosystem.

SYDNEY, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FXT has been named Most Innovative Broker 2026 in the global brokerage category at the Finance Magnates Awards, announced on 6 November in Limassol, Cyprus.

For FXT, the award marks more than technology. It celebrates a philosophy pursued since 2014: relentless innovation, Total Quality Management and the belief that every advancement should give traders more clarity, control and choice when markets move.

That philosophy shapes FXT’s all-in-one trading ecosystem, connecting multi-asset CFD trading, MetaTrader platforms, FXT WebTrader, the FXT App trading experience and account tools. Rather than forcing traders to piece together disconnected services, FXT is building around their decisions and workflows.

At the centre is FXT AI, an in-house, multi-agent trading co-pilot integrated into the FXT client environment, not a generic AI plug-in. Its Market Reader, Trade Mentor and Risk Monitor are designed to bring market context, trading behaviour and open-position exposure into clearer view. FXT AI supports decision-making; traders remain in control.

FXT Social Trading extends that approach, connecting Strategy Providers and Followers within a dedicated copy-trading ecosystem. Together, these capabilities reflect innovation shaped around real trading needs, not technology for technology’s sake.

“This is a proud moment for everyone at FXT. Our ambition has always been to put traders at the centre of the technology we build. Innovation and precision are not separate promises; they are the standards we work to every day,” said CEO Adam Phillips.

The award provides momentum to FXT’s brand belief: In Control. When It Gets Real. Because when markets become unpredictable, traders deserve tools built for the moments that matter.

About FXT
FXT is a global multi-asset forex and CFD broker built for traders who want greater clarity, control and choice when markets move. Since 2014, more than 100,000 traders worldwide have used FXT to access 200+ instruments across forex, indices, commodities and share CFDs. FXT supports trading through MT4, MT5, FXT WebTrader and the FXT Mobile App, with FXT AI built into the account experience.

FXT is a registered business name of Gleneagle Securities Pty Ltd, licensed by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission under licence number 40256.

CFDs are leveraged products and carry a high risk of loss. Product availability, trading conditions and protections vary by jurisdiction and account type.

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