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AERKOMM Expands Presence in Asia Through New Partnership with Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO Services

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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AERKOMM Inc. (Euronext: AKOM, OTCQX: AKOM), a pioneering U.S.-based satellite communication technology company, is excited to announce the signing of a Distribution Partner Agreement (DPA) with Eutelsat Group to leverage its OneWeb Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services.  The agreement, concluded in late September 2024, grants AERKOMM Inc.’s subsidiary, AERKOMM Japan, the distribution rights for LEO connectivity services in Japan for the commercial fixed and land mobility sectors, as well as in Taiwan for the commercial land mobility market. This partnership underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and delivering advanced satellite communication solutions across Asia.

With Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO satellite coverage, users can benefit from superior features like low latency and high throughput compared to Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites. The OneWeb constellation’s 634 satellites, provide global coverage coupled with the reliability, affordability, and lightweight design of satellite user terminals, along with attractive pricing and innovative value-added services, which are expected to accelerate adoption in target markets and enhance the overall user experience.

“We are delighted to partner with Eutelsat OneWeb to extend our advanced satellite communication solutions and services across Japan and Taiwan,” said Louis Giordimaina, CEO of AERKOMM, “This collaboration marks a pivotal milestone in our growth and expansion strategy, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge multi-orbit and multi-network connectivity solutions to a broader range of customers in these key markets.”

Neha Idnani, Regional Vice President, APAC, Eutelsat OneWeb added: “We are excited to collaborate with AERKOMM to provide low latency, high-speed connectivity services across Asia. Our OneWeb LEO network is ideally positioned to deliver real-time communications and connectivity for remote and rural businesses and communities, while also supporting land mobility applications, such as connected public safety vehicles. Together, we are paving the way for a more connected future.”

With respect to the land mobility distribution rights in Japan and Taiwan, market research indicates significant global growth in the land mobility sector, particularly among “Comms on-the-Move” users such as roamers, RVers, and campers. These groups embody “work and play” lifestyles that align well with LEO satellite broadband services, providing high-speed connectivity along with user terminals that are easy to carry and convenient to use while on the move, addressing the unique demands of land-based customers.

Research by Mordor Intelligence projects that the Recreational Vehicle (RV) market will grow from USD 33.23 billion in 2024 to USD 49.18 billion by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.15%. This growth is driven by the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and a notable shift in consumer preferences toward caravans over traditional hotel accommodations. Additionally, the proliferation of rental services in emerging markets and an increasing number of active campers are boosting demand for RVs. Given these trends, LEO satellite broadband communication services emerge as the optimal connectivity solution for this expanding market.

In Japan’s commercial fixed market, some metropolitan areas experience inadequate broadband coverage, while many rural and offshore areas lack service altogether, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced connectivity solutions. LEO satellite broadband services are well-positioned to effectively address these coverage gaps. Given the competitive landscape of broadband in Japan, the Company is set to provide enhanced service solutions, value-added services, and implement unique marketing and sales strategies while collaborating with potential sales channel partners to attract target users and convert existing subscribers with inadequate internet service.

For upfront technology development, “Direct to Cell” technology, which integrates satellite communication into 5G and future 6G mobile phones or user terminals, is emerging as a key trend that AERKOMM is actively pursuing. This technology enables users to connect directly to satellite networks without the need for a terrestrial base station, thus providing mobile connectivity in areas with limited or no traditional cellular coverage. Concurrently, AERKOMM is proactively developing Mesh network solutions for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and satellite networks to enhance efficient and resilient connectivity, as well as improve resource management performance.

This partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb marks a crucial step toward meeting the growing demand for reliable and resilient broadband access in various regions. By harnessing innovative satellite technology and strategic marketing initiatives, AERKOMM aims to offer diverse connectivity solutions and services for users across Japan and Taiwan while capitalizing on the unique needs emerging in expanding markets. This collaboration not only strengthens the Company’s market position but also underscores its commitment to advancing technological innovations in satellite communications, driving new revenue growth and enhancing customer experiences across multiple sectors.

AERKOMM is dedicated to investing in technology, talent, and global partnerships, positioning itself as a premier partner in the Civilian Telecommunications and Defense sectors. This strategic focus ensures a competitive edge and the delivery of exceptional value, underscoring the Company’s unwavering commitment to excellence.

Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding AERKOMM Inc. and its future operations, financial performance, and market conditions. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Factors that could impact future results include, but are not limited to, market conditions, competition, regulatory changes, and the company’s ability to execute its business strategy. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Media Contact: Jessica Hsu
E-mail: jessica.hsu@aerkomm.com
Tel: +1 877 742 3094
www.aerkomm.com

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Barrel Energy Inc. Announces Full SEC Reporting Status, Strengthening Marketability and Positioning Company for Expansion in Renewable and Nutritional Energy Markets

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Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL) A fully reporting company. Accelerates Growth Across Energy, Hospitality, and Sustainable Ventures, Driving Scalable Opportunities Worldwide.

LAS VEGAS, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL), an emerging diversified energy company focused on renewable energy and nutritional energy initiatives, today announced that the Company is now a fully reporting company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), marking a major turning point in the Company’s long term growth strategy and public market development.

Barrel Energy Inc. Announces Full SEC Reporting Status, Strengthening Marketability and positioning for Expansion.

“Our transition to becoming a fully reporting SEC company represents a significant milestone for Barrel Energy and an important step toward increasing the overall marketability and visibility of our stock,” said Jarmin Kaltsas. “We believe today’s market increasingly rewards transparency and compliance, and becoming fully reporting positions us to engage a wider audience of investors, strategic partners, and acquisition opportunities as we continue executing our long term growth strategy under the BRLL trading symbol.”

Management further stated that the Company plans to aggressively pursue growth initiatives intended to expand revenues, strengthen market presence, and enhance shareholder value through strategic business combinations, operational expansion, and scalable energy focused ventures.

About Barrel Energy Inc.

Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL) is a diversified energy company focused on opportunities in renewable energy, and nutritional energy initiatives. The Company seeks to leverage strategic acquisitions, public market growth, and innovative energy solutions to create long term shareholder value.

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This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to financial results and plans for future development activities and are thus prospective. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to control. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business and finances in general, including the ability to continue and manage its growth, competition, global economic conditions and other factors discussed in detail in the Company’s periodic filings with the Security and Exchange Commission.

Barrel Energy – 3859 S. Valley View Blvd, STE 2 #107, Las Vegas, NV, 89103 Tel- 888- 397-9114 Email- info@BRLLenergy.com Social Media-@BRLLenergy all platforms.

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Legacy Launches $1M Study Advancing At-Home Semen Collection for Assisted Reproduction Technology

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NEW YORK, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Legacy, the leading male fertility clinic and at-home sperm testing and cryopreservation platform, today announced the Sperm Study, a clinical research initiative backed by an R&D investment of over $1 million and designed to evaluate and optimize the use of at-home semen collection for assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including IVF and IUI.

Prospectively enrolling up to 250 participants across two phases, this study represents one of the most comprehensive investigations to date into how specimen shipment, handling, and cryopreservation impact sperm quality and is expected to set a new benchmark for scientific rigor in the rapidly growing field of at-home fertility testing. This study is being conducted in collaboration with IVF Academy USA.

Raising the bar for clinical evidence in at-home fertility care

To date, validation work in at-home semen collection has been limited in important ways. Studies have largely enrolled normozoospermic men only, relied on courier-transported rather than real-world-shipped specimens, and focused on short-term motility and concentration as primary endpoints.

Critical questions remain unanswered, particularly around how samples with varying quality perform under genuine end-to-end shipping conditions, and how those samples hold up in the contexts that matter most clinically: IVF and IUI. The Sperm Study is designed to close those gaps.

This multi-phase study will evaluate key sperm quality parameters including motility, DNA fragmentation, and post-thaw viability, while also validating the use of computer-aided semen analysis (CASA) as an alternative to basic manual semen analysis in the setting of mail-in semen analysis.

“With the increased utilization of at-home semen testing and cryopreservation, there is a critical need to ensure these specimens will perform adequately when used for assisted reproduction,” said Legacy’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Scott Lundy. “This study is designed to rigorously evaluate how at-home collection and transport impact sperm quality across a broad patient population and to translate those findings into improved protocols and optimized outcomes for both patients and providers.”

Sperm study design and scientific approach

The Sperm Study is a prospectively accruing cross-sectional study in which paired semen samples are analyzed across multiple timepoints and during the shipment process. Importantly, this study enrolls participants across a range of semen quality profiles — not solely normozoospermic men — and evaluates samples under genuine shipping conditions experienced by real specimens.

Key study components include direct comparison of CASA vs. manual analysis at baseline, evaluation of motility decline over time and in relation to shipment conditions, measurement of DNA fragmentation pre- and post-shipment and cryopreservation, assessment of post-thaw sperm viability and yield, and the development of predictive algorithms for IVF/IUI sample sufficiency.

The study will also examine how factors such as transit time, concentration, and storage conditions impact outcomes, with the goal of generating generalizable insights for clinical practice.

Multi-phase rollout

Phase 1 includes 100 participants and approximately 1,500 total assays, with expected completion in 2026. Phase 2, planned for later in 2026 and into 2027, will expand the study with additional participants, bringing the total to up to 250 to enable broader validation across a more diverse patient population.

Impact on clinical practice

Findings from the Sperm Study are expected to directly inform and improve specimen collection protocols for at-home use, shipping and handling standards for semen samples, cryopreservation practices, and clinical decision-making for IVF and IUI readiness.

By generating high-quality, controlled data across a clinically representative patient population, Legacy aims to provide fertility clinics, researchers, and patients with greater confidence in the use of mail-in semen testing and cryopreservation as part of standard reproductive care.

About Legacy

Legacy is the leading male fertility clinic in the United States, offering at-home semen analysis, sperm cryopreservation, and post-vasectomy testing. With a CLIA-certified, high-complexity andrology lab and one of the largest proprietary datasets in male reproductive health, Legacy is advancing access, data, and innovation in fertility care.

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Elks Award Nearly $5 Million in College Scholarships

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CHICAGO, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Elks National Foundation welcomed 900 students to the Elks family, awarding more than $4.9 million in scholarships to high school seniors. An Elks scholarship is more than financial aid; it’s an invitation to a network of service-minded peers and a promise that an Elks Lodge is always there with open arms.

Out of more than 23,000 applicants for the Most Valuable Student scholarship, the Top 20 scholars received $30,000 scholarships and an invitation to Chicago for the Leadership Weekend.

From April 30-May 3, the Leadership Weekend allowed scholars to get acquainted with their new Elks family through programming facilitated by current and former Elks scholars, team-building activities, and a service opportunity.

“Leadership Weekend is one of my greatest memories,” says Emily Cai, sponsored by Toccoa, Ga., Lodge No. 1820. “I had the privilege of meeting inspirational and disciplined individuals who motivated me to become the best version of myself. I am excited to see my future with the Elks family!”

A total of 480 runners-up received $4,000 Most Valuable Student scholarships.

Service is a tenet of the Elks, which is why it’s a requirement for recipients of the $6,000 Legacy Awards scholarship, which is exclusively for the children or grandchildren of Elks members. The new class of 400 scholars will serve with an Elks Lodge three times during the four years they receive the scholarship.

“This award means a great deal to me and my family,” says Kelly Butler, sponsored by Haverstraw, N.Y., Lodge No. 877. “Knowing that the Elks have invested in my future motivates me to continue working hard and striving toward my goals.”

To see a full list of the scholarship winners and to learn more about the Elks National Foundation’s scholarships, visit elks.org/scholars, follow the ENF on Instagram @ElksScholars, and like the ENF on Facebook @ElksNationalFoundation.

Contact: Elks National Foundation
Abbey Knupp | Manager, Communications
2750 N. Lakeview Ave. | Chicago, IL 60614-2256
773/755-4864 | AbbeyK@elks.org 

Helping Elks Build Stronger Communities

The Elks National Foundation, the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, helps nearly 800,000 Elks and nearly 1,800 Lodges nationwide build stronger communities through programs that support youth, serve veterans, and meet needs in areas where Elks live and work. To learn more, visit elks.org/enf.

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