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Cumulus Neuroscience Presents Data at AD/PD™ 2025 Annual Meeting

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Validation data presented at the 2025 Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Diseases (AD/PD) Conference confirms two novel NeuLogiq® Platform endpoints show greater separation with Alzheimer’s pTau217 pathology than the benchmark Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive subscale (ADAS-Cog) 

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cumulus Neuroscience (Cumulus; The Company), a global digital health company focused on advancing neuroscience clinical trials and patient care through improved data and AI, presented NeuLogiq® Platform validation data for two novel assessments of cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s dementia (AD), and proof-of-concept data in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia (ALS-FTD) at the AD/PD™ 2025 in Vienna, Austria.

“We are excited to share data validating NeuLogiq Platform cognitive tasks to measure memory, executive function and psychomotor function in broader neurodegenerative indications. We also demonstrated sensitivity to underlying Alzheimer’s pathology, correlating to plasma ptau217 status,” said Brian Murphy, PhD, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Cumulus. “Additionally, our CNS-101 study demonstrated that patients could achieve high levels of adherence performing repeated cognitive and EEG tests at home to capture high quality data, making them suitable for use in clinical trials where precise measurement at the individual level is critical. Separately, data presented from our CNS-102 study provides proof-of-concept that NeuLogiq can capture data relevant in ALS-FTD, including patients with profound motor impairments. Collectively, these data confirm that the NeuLogiq Platform has the potential to enable earlier detection of disease and provide biopharma with longitudinal real-world data that can streamline clinical studies.” 

The first poster, titled “Neuropsychological phenotyping of Alzheimer’s dementia at home, using the Cumulus NeuLogiq Platform with plasma biomarkers,” featured data demonstrating that patients are willing and able to perform repeated cognitive and EEG testing at home, and the NeuLogiq Platform endpoints show greater separation with AD pathology (pTau217) than the benchmark endpoint (ADAS-Cog) throughout the study. Importantly, these endpoints accord with standard benchmarks and demonstrate patterns of patient impairment consistent with the literature. EEG biomarkers, including passive and task-based measures, demonstrate morphology and group differences as expected based on the literature.

The second poster titled, “Neurocognitive evaluation from the home: validation of the Cumulus Platform in FTD and ALS populations,” provided initial evidence that the NeuLogiq Platform can capture speech fluency and emotion recognition decline in patients living with ALS, offering potential utility as a digital biomarker of cognitive decline, in addition to providing proof-of-concept that the platform can capture meaningful neuropsychological data, relevant to the heterogeneity of the ALS-FTD phenotype.

Cumulus continues to advance the NeuLogiq Platform, providing biopharma partners and collaborators with a suite of state-of-the-art tools to help advance the discovery and development of new therapies for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions. To learn more, visit www.cumulusneuro.com. 

About Alzheimer’s Disease and pTau217
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that affects brain function, memory, and other cognitive abilities. It is the most common cause of dementia, affecting millions of people worldwide. Symptoms usually develop slowly and worsen over time, including memory loss, confusion, mood swings, changes in behavior and personality, and difficulty with language and communication. Currently, there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s. Today, earlier diagnosis can enable patients to make lifestyle changes, including exercising and decreasing alcohol consumption, both of which have been shown to slow disease progression. In the future, having the ability to diagnose patients earlier may expedite enrollment in clinical studies and the identification of new treatments. 

pTau217, a phosphorylated fragment of the tau protein, is a promising blood-based biomarker for detecting Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology, showing high accuracy in identifying amyloid and tau pathology, and potentially distinguishing AD from other neurodegenerative disorders.

About Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) 
ALS and FTD are two neurodegenerative diseases that share some similarities but also have distinct characteristics. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to the loss of motor neuron function and eventually causing muscle weakness and paralysis. FTD involves the progressive degeneration of neurons in the areas of the brain behind the forehead (the frontal lobe) and behind the ears (the temporal lobes), leading to changes in personality, behavior, and language. 

About Cumulus Neuroscience 
Our mission is to generate the data and insights required to accelerate the diagnosis and management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders for millions of patients and caregivers around the world. At Cumulus Neuroscience, we are advancing NeuLogiq®, an AI-based, multi-domain digital biomarker platform designed with 10 of the world’s leading pharma companies. This novel platform provides the critical data and insights needed for faster, more robust and cost-effective decision-making in clinical trials and patient care. NeuLogiq enables study sponsors to capture large amounts of real-world clinical data repeatedly over time, across multiple behavioral and physiological domains, in the clinic and at home. Together with machine learning (ML) analytics, Cumulus simplifies and improves the robustness of CNS clinical trials, providing objective assessment of study inclusion and treatment outcomes.

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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