Revenue of $114.5 million for the fourth quarter, increased 11% year-over-year, driven by services revenue of $92.9 million, up 14%Fourth quarter income from operations improved to $11.0 million from a $7.0 million loss in the prior-year quarter, while net loss improved 78% to $2.7 millionAdjusted EBITDA of $26.4 million for the fourth quarter, up 42% year-over-year, with a margin of 23%Signed a landmark South African National Treasury five-year agreement anticipated to deliver $100 million to $120 million in total contract value

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Powerfleet, Inc. (“Powerfleet” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AIOT), a global leader in the artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) software-as-a-service (SaaS) mobile asset industry, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

“Fiscal 2026 was a defining year for the business. We delivered on our objectives to accelerate growth, compound profitability, and establish a consistent, growing cash flow profile—driving 14% growth in high margin services revenue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, increasing adjusted EBITDA by 42% in the same period, and generating positive free cash flow in the second half of the year,” said Powerfleet CEO Steve Towe. “We are entering fiscal 2027 as a stronger, more focused company with clear visibility into the next phase of our growth. With second-half fiscal 2026 free cash flow improving by $17.8 million, we expect to generate more than $30 million of free cash flow in fiscal 2027, with continued expansion expected in fiscal 2028 as revenue growth, margin improvement, and organic operating leverage compounds.”

Results for Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 Compared to Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2025

Revenue increased 11% to $114.5 millionServices revenue increased 14% to $92.9 millionGross margin increased to 56.5% from 52.8% in the prior-year quarterNet loss improved 78% to $2.7 million, and loss per share improved by 7 cents to $(0.02) from $(0.09) in the prior-year quarter

Non-GAAP Results for Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 Compared to Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2025

Adjusted EBITDA increased 42% to $26.4 million, with margins expanding by 5% to 23%Adjusted net income increased 102% to $5.6 million and, on a per share basis, doubled to $0.04 per share

Results for Fiscal 2026 Compared to Fiscal 2025

Revenue increased 22% to $443.8 million, at the top of the guidance rangeServices revenue increased 30% to $359.8 millionGross margin increased 180 basis points to 55.5%Net loss improved 60% to $20.6 million, or $(0.15) per share, compared to $(0.43)Operating cash flow increased to $30.5 million from $(3.3) million in fiscal 2025, while continuing to invest in growth through capitalized software development costs of $18.5 million and capital expenditures of $21.6 million.Total outstanding debt was $280.0 million and cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash was $40.8 million

Non-GAAP Results for Fiscal 2026 Compared to Fiscal 2025

Adjusted EBITDA increased 44% to $97.0 million, with margin expanding to 22%Adjusted net income increased 118% to $11.3 million and, on a per share basis, doubled to $0.08Free cash flow improved $17.8 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, from a use of cash of $13.7 million in the first half to cash generation of $4.1 million in the second half.Total debt, net of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, was $239.2 million. Adjusted net debt to trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA was 2.47x, representing nearly one turn of improvement from the prior year.

Discussion of Fourth Quarter Results

Revenue for the quarter totaled $114.5 million, an 11% increase from $103.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, driven primarily by 14% growth in high-margin services revenue, which represented more than 81% of total revenue. Gross profit was $64.7 million, and gross margin expanded 370 basis points to 56.5% from 52.8% in the prior-year quarter, reflecting the increasing mix of higher-margin services revenue and improving services gross margins.

Income from operations was $11.0 million, an approximately 10% operating margin, compared with an operating loss of $7.0 million in the prior-year quarter. GAAP net loss improved to $2.7 million, or $(0.02) per basic share, from a net loss of $12.4 million, or $(0.09) per basic share, in the prior-year quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $26.4 million in the fourth quarter, a 42% increase from $18.7 million in the prior-year quarter, with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 23.1% from 18.0%. The improvement reflects the increasing contribution of high-margin services revenue, realized cost synergies, and disciplined operating expense management. A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is provided in the tables below.

Balance Sheet and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s total available liquidity was $63.6 million, comprising cash and cash equivalents of $36.5 million, and available borrowing capacity of $27.1 million under the Company’s existing revolving credit facilities.  Total outstanding debt was $280.0 million, and net debt (net of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash) was $239.2 million. Net debt to trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA ratio was 2.47x, an improvement from 3.39x as of March 31, 2025.

Business Highlights

Secured the three largest individual contracts in the Company’s history, including individual $10 million+ TCV contracts with a top three global food & beverage and a global manufacturing enterprise.Signed a landmark agreement with the South African National Treasury to deploy Unity safety solutions, with an anticipated total contract value of $100 million to $120 million over a minimum five-year term and with revenue expected to ramp over the next 18 months.Grew high-quality strategic revenue segments, led by enterprise-grade Unity safety solutions for onsite and AI video on-road applications, with the onsite segment growing 39% in the fourth quarter driven by strong North America sales execution and serving as a key land-and-expand entry point into enterprise mobile operations.Delivered on the adjusted EBITDA expansion cost synergy targets related to business combinations and acquisitions, achieving more than $18 million of annual savings in fiscal 2026 and exiting the year with total realized synergy savings of $34 million over the past two years.Scaled the Unity platform to nearly three million subscribers across 50,000 customers, supported by a differentiated distribution network of more than 350 partners, including AT&T, TELUS, MTN, Telstra, and Accenture, reinforcing the Company’s competitive moat.

Financial Outlook

The Company’s outlook reflects increased momentum exiting the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 and implies continued double-digit revenue growth at the midpoint of the guidance range, along with further Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion.

Revenue guidance is supported by a larger, higher-quality pipeline and performance is expected to build sequentially throughout fiscal 2027. This progression is expected to be driven by improved pipeline conversion from increased go-to-market investment and the commencement of the South African National Treasury contract in the second quarter. Revenue and margin contribution from the South Africa deployment are expected to accelerate through year-end.

Adjusted EBITDA growth is expected to compound further and outpace revenue growth, reflecting the organic operating leverage in the business. This growth is expected to be driven by a higher mix of services revenue, continued cost discipline, and the benefits of ongoing productivity and cost optimization initiatives. The Company has realized more than $34 million in cost synergies over the past two years and expects to continue investing in centralization, simplification, automation, and AI initiatives during the first half of fiscal 2027. These initiatives require upfront investment in the first half and are expected to yield meaningful savings beginning in the second half. Together with the ramp of the South Africa deployment, these dynamics are expected to drive sequential margin improvement in each quarter of fiscal 2027.

The Company provided guidance for fiscal year 2027 for the following metrics:

Revenue is expected to range from $485 million to $490 million, representing growth of approximately 10% year-over-year at the midpoint of the range. Services revenue is expected to exceed $400 million.Net income is expected to range from $4 million to $8 million, with weighted-average fully diluted shares outstanding of 136 million.Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from $122 million to $125 million, representing growth of approximately 27% year-over-year at the midpoint of the range, with a margin of approximately 25% at the midpoints of the revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance ranges.Free cash flow is expected to range from $30 million to $35 million.

Powerfleet provides guidance for adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Powerfleet does not provide guidance for the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures or a reconciliation of each of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure because it is unable to predict, without unreasonable effort, the timing or amount of certain items that are included in the applicable GAAP financial measure but excluded from adjusted EBITDA and/or free cash flow. These items may include, among others, stock-based compensation, acquisition-related expenses, fair-value adjustments, restructuring charges and other non-recurring items. The variability of these items could have a significant impact on Powerfleet’s future GAAP financial results, and therefore, Powerfleet is unable to provide a reconciliation at this time.

INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL AND BUSINESS UPDATE

Powerfleet management will hold a conference call on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time (5:30 a.m. Pacific time) to discuss results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 ended March 31, 2026, and provide a business update.

Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern time (5:30 a.m. Pacific time)
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The conference call will be broadcast simultaneously and available for replay here. Additionally, both the webcast and accompanying slide presentation will be available via the investor section of Powerfleet’s website at ir.powerfleet.com.

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES 

Management evaluates the financial performance of our business on a variety of key indicators, including non-GAAP measures of adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA gross margin, adjusted net income per share, adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio, free cash flow, net debt and adjusted net debt. Reference to these non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to results prepared under current accounting standards, but are not a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. These non-GAAP measures are provided to enhance investors’ overall understanding of Powerfleet’s current financial performance. Specifically, Powerfleet believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses, gains and losses and fluctuations in currency rates that may not be indicative of its core operating results and business outlook. These non-GAAP measures are not measures of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and, accordingly, should not be considered as an alternative to total revenues, net income, net income margin, gross margin, net income per share, net cash provided by operating activities or total debt as an indicator of operating performance or liquidity. Because Powerfleet’s method for calculating the non-GAAP measures may differ from other companies’ methods, the non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. A reconciliation of all non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is provided in Annex A titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” including a description of these non-GAAP financial measures and the reasons why management uses these measures.

ABOUT POWERFLEET

Powerfleet (Nasdaq: AIOT; JSE: PWR) is a global leader in the artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) software-as-a-service (SaaS) mobile asset industry. With more than 30 years of experience, Powerfleet unifies business operations through the ingestion, harmonization, and integration of data, irrespective of source, and delivers actionable insights to help companies save lives, time, and money. Powerfleet’s ethos transcends our data ecosystem and commitment to innovation; our people-centric approach empowers our customers to realize impactful and sustained business improvement. The Company is headquartered in New Jersey, United States, with offices around the globe. Explore more at www.powerfleet.com. Powerfleet has a primary listing on The Nasdaq Global Market and a secondary listing on the Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Powerfleet’s actual results may differ from its expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, our expectations with respect to our beliefs, plans, goals, objectives, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions and future performance, as well as including our financial outlook and guidance for fiscal 2027 and the anticipated financial impacts of recent business combinations and acquisitions. Forward-looking statements involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. Most of these factors are outside our control and are difficult to predict. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to, risks related to: (i) the possibility that we may not fully realize the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions and ongoing business transformation initiatives; (ii) significant losses, accumulated deficits and an inability to achieve or sustain profitability; (iii) future global economic, political and business conditions, including inflation, interest rate increases, foreign exchange instability, geopolitical conflicts, sanctions, export controls and the potential imposition of tariffs; (iv) the commercial, financial, reputational and regulatory risks to our business associated with operating across multiple geographies, including exposure to foreign exchange fluctuations and economic instability in certain emerging markets; (v) disruptions in our global supply chain, performance issues or failures by subcontractors, and reliance on a limited number of suppliers for critical components and services; (vi) the loss of any of our key customers, reductions in customer demand or purchasing levels, and reliance on third-party channel partner relationships, including telecommunication companies and regional distributors; (vii) changes in technology, products and customer expectations, which may be more rapid, costly or difficult to address, or less effective, than anticipated; (viii) risks associated with the deployment and use of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, including operational, legal, regulatory and reputational risks arising from their development, use or outputs; (ix) potential breaches, disruptions or failures of our information technology systems, including risks that could impair operations, customer access to services, or vendor and customer relationships; (x) our inability to adequately protect our intellectual property rights or defend against third-party intellectual property claims; (xi) our ability to obtain additional capital to fund our operations; and (xii) such other factors as are set forth in the periodic reports filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including but not limited to those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and any other filings made with the SEC from time to time, which are available via the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and except as otherwise required by applicable securities law, we assume no obligation, nor do we intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Powerfleet Investor Contacts
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Annex A: Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In order to assist readers of our consolidated financial statements in understanding the operating results that management uses to evaluate the business and for financial planning purposes, we present non-GAAP measures of organic revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income per share, adjusted EBITDA gross profit margin, adjusted EBITDA products gross profit margin, adjusted EBITDA services gross profit margin, non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expense ratios, adjusted operating expenses, free cash flow, net debt and adjusted net debt, and adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio as supplemental measures of our operating performance. We believe they provide useful information to our investors as they eliminate the impact of certain items that we do not consider indicative of our cash operations and ongoing operating performance. In addition, we use them as an integral part of our internal reporting to measure the performance and operating strength of our business.

We believe organic revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income per share, adjusted EBITDA gross profit margin, adjusted EBITDA products gross profit margin, adjusted EBITDA services gross profit margin, non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expense ratios, adjusted operating expenses, free cash flow, net debt and adjusted net debt, and adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio, are relevant and provide useful information frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in their evaluation of the operating performance of companies similar to ours and are indicators of the operational strength of our business.

Organic revenue growth represents the year-over-year percentage change in revenue, excluding the impact of acquisitions. We believe organic revenue growth provides insight into the underlying performance of the Company’s existing operations by removing the effects of changes in the scope of consolidation. Adjusted EBITDA is equal to net loss attributable to common stockholders, excluding non-controlling interest, preferred stock dividend, interest expense (net), other expense (net), income tax benefit/expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, foreign currency losses, restructuring-related expenses, derivative mark-to-market adjustment, acquisition-related expenses and integration-related expenses. Following a detailed review of relevant SEC guidance on disclosure of non-GAAP financial measures, we refined our definition of adjusted EBITDA by removing recognition of pre-October 1, 2024 contract assets (Fleet Complete). Comparative information has been adjusted to conform with the updated presentation. We believe adjusted EBITDA eliminates the uneven effect of considerable amounts of non-cash depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and other items that might otherwise make comparisons of our ongoing business with prior periods more difficult and obscure trends in ongoing operations. We define adjusted EBITDA margin as adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue. Adjusted net income is equal to net loss excluding incremental intangible assets amortization expense as a result of business combinations, stock-based compensation (non-recurring/accelerated cost), foreign currency losses, restructuring-related expenses, derivative mark-to-market adjustment, acquisition-related expenses, integration-related expenses and inventory rationalization and other, net of tax. We define adjusted net income per share as adjusted net income divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. We believe adjusted net income provides additional means of evaluating period-over-period operating performance by eliminating certain non-cash expenses and other items that might otherwise make comparisons of our ongoing business with prior periods more difficult and obscure trends in ongoing operations. We define adjusted EBITDA gross profit as gross profit excluding inventory rationalization and other and depreciation and amortization, and adjusted EBITDA gross profit margin as adjusted EBITDA gross profit as a percentage of revenues. Our adjusted EBITDA gross profit is a measure used by management in evaluating the business’s current operating performance by excluding the impact of prior historical costs of assets that are expensed systematically and allocated over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which may not be indicative of the current operating activity. We define non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expense ratios as selling, general and administrative expenses adjusted for restructuring-related expenses, acquisition-related expenses, integration-related expenses, depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation, and expressed as a percentage of total revenues. We define adjusted operating expenses as total operating expenses adjusted for acquisition-related expenses, integration-related expenses, stock-based compensation (non-recurring/accelerated cost) and restructuring-related expenses. We present non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expense ratios and adjusted operating expenses to provide a clearer view of our operating cost structure by excluding items that are not directly tied to ongoing business operations. Free cash flow is equal to net cash provided by operating activities, excluding proceeds from the sale of fixed assets, capitalized software development costs and capital expenditures. We present free cash flow because we believe it provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating the Company’s cash flows by providing detail of the amount of cash the Company generates or utilizes after accounting for all capital expenditures as well as costs that do not relate to our core business operations. We define adjusted net debt as total debt less cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, resulting in net debt less unsettled transaction costs. Adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio is calculated as adjusted net debt divided by adjusted EBITDA for the trailing 12-month period. We present adjusted net debt and adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio to help investors and others better understand our true leverage position and financial flexibility. Unsettled transaction costs – often related to acquisitions, integrations, or financing activities – can temporarily inflate net debt figures and obscure comparability across periods.

Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income per share, adjusted EBITDA gross profit margin, adjusted EBITDA products gross profit margin, adjusted EBITDA services gross profit margin, non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expense ratios, adjusted operating expenses, free cash flow, net debt and adjusted net debt, and adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio are not intended to be performance measures that should be regarded as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, financial measures presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The way we measure adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income per share, adjusted EBITDA gross profit margin, adjusted EBITDA products gross profit margin, adjusted EBITDA services gross profit margin, non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expense ratios, adjusted operating expenses, free cash flow, net debt and adjusted net debt, and adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

A reconciliation of net loss attributable to common stockholders (the most directly comparable financial measure presented in accordance with GAAP) to adjusted EBITDA for the periods shown is presented below (in thousands and unaudited):

The following table (in thousands, except per share data, and unaudited) reconciles net loss to adjusted net income for the periods shown:

The following table (in thousands and unaudited) reconciles gross profit margins to adjusted EBITDA gross profit margins for the periods shown:

The following table (in thousands and unaudited) reconciles selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses to non-GAAP SG&A expenses for the periods shown:

The following table (in thousands and unaudited) reconciles total operating expenses to adjusted operating expenses for the periods shown:

The following table (in thousands and unaudited) reconciles net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow for the periods shown:

The following table (in thousands and unaudited) reconciles total debt to adjusted net debt for the periods shown:

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As JetZero builds for the future, Deloitte’s Believers program will help equip students with skills to succeed in advanced manufacturing and engineering

NEW YORK, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Deloitte today announced it is collaborating with JetZero, the creator of the world’s first commercial all wing aircraft, to expand the Deloitte Believers program into the Greensboro, North Carolina, area. This effort coincides with the groundbreaking of JetZero’s state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly factory in Greensboro, where Deloitte is leveraging its technology and industry experience to help design and implement advanced smart manufacturing solutions in the new facility.

Driven by our purpose to make an impact that matters, Deloitte’s Believers program is a workforce development initiative designed to equip students with industry-relevant STEM skills, hands-on training and the career exposure needed to thrive in the modern workforce.

As part of the program’s expansion, and through our purpose collaboration model, Deloitte is bringing together local organizations, including the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), Guilford County Schools and the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, along with the National Math and Science Initiative, to launch the Believers program in the Metro Greensboro community. The Believers program aims to reach around 5,000 students and educators in Guilford County. With support from the Deloitte Foundation, this year-long effort will kick off this summer with an eight-day summer educator workshop and ongoing assessments facilitated by UNCG. The workshops will focus on hands-on robotics, AI, engineering, computer science and classroom application strategies, with continuous support throughout the academic year. Participants will apply their skills in their classrooms and take part in reflection, evaluation and follow-up activities to measure impact and support sustained implementation.

According to 2026 “myFutureNC” data, in 2024, 16% of Guilford County high school seniors entered the workforce directly after graduation. In addition, the same study showed that manufacturing is one of the top three industries in Guilford County, making up 11.1% of jobs. This expansion of the Believers program is designed to respond to a major workforce opportunity in the region, spark industry awareness and promote aerospace careers among students as JetZero plans to create more than 14,500 high-tech jobs at its new advanced manufacturing and assembly facility in Greensboro.

“Extending the Believers program to Greensboro means local students will have real paths into the kinds of careers being built in their own backyard,” said Brian Umbenhauer, Believers program founder, executive sponsor and principal, Deloitte. “As we help JetZero deliver its new smart manufacturing facility, we’re also invested in opening doors for the next generation of local STEM talent. I look forward to the day when we see one of our first Believers students walk through the doors of the JetZero factory, ready to launch their own future. That’s the kind of impact that matters in strengthening communities for the long term.”

“At JetZero, we know that building the future of aerospace starts in today’s classrooms. Our Greensboro facility will create more than 14,500 jobs, but to keep the pipeline full, we need to invest in the next generation,” said Tom O’Leary, CEO and co-founder, JetZero. “By bringing the Believers program to local schools, we’re not just developing our future workforce, we’re partnering with educators to give students hands-on STEM experiences that open doors to tomorrow’s careers. Together, we’re strengthening both our community’s economy and its spirit of innovation.”

“When industry, higher education and public schools come together around a shared vision, we create opportunities that can transform lives,” said Dr. Whitney Oakley, superintendent, Guilford County Schools. “Through the Guilford Guarantee, we are committed to ensuring every student can see a future for themselves and access the experiences needed to reach it. By investing in our educators and exposing students to emerging technologies and high-demand career fields, this collaboration helps build a stronger workforce, a stronger community, and a stronger future for Guilford County.”

About Deloitte Believers

Believers is a Deloitte workforce development initiative that aims to prepare students for STEM-related careers through learning, practical experience and exposure to real-world opportunities. Since it was established in 2022, Believers has served 195 schools, impacting over 35,000 students and 615 educators. The program is convened, led and funded by Deloitte, which also manufactures components of the robotics kits involved in the curriculum at its Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Wichita, Deloitte’s U.S. immersive experience center and proving ground for next-generation, digitally-driven manufacturing. The program is powered by a collaboration of world-leading organizations including AWS, Ballmer Group, Elenco Electronics, The National Math + Science Initiative, Siemens Digital Industries Software and Wichita State University.

To learn more about the Smart Factory Believers program or to inquire about participating, visit our website.

About Deloitte

Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500® and more than 9,000 U.S.-based private companies. At Deloitte, we strive to live our purpose of making an impact that matters for our people, clients, and communities. We bring together distinct talents, technologies, disciplines, and an ecosystem of alliances to help tackle today’s most complex business challenges and drive long-term progress. Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them. Bringing more than 180 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 470,000 people worldwide connect for impact at www.deloitte.com.

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WILMINGTON, Del. and SEOUL, South Korea, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brand Engagement Network Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI) (“BEN” or the “Company”), a provider of secure, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence solutions, today announced its selection for membership in the Russell 3000® Index as part of the 2026 Russell U.S. Indexes reconstitution, effective at the close of U.S. markets on June 26, 2026.

Membership in the Russell 3000® Index also results in inclusion in the Russell 2000® Index, along with the applicable Russell style indexes.

The annual Russell U.S. Indexes reconstitution captures the largest U.S. stocks as of April 30 and ranks them by total market capitalization to determine index membership for the coming year.

BEN develops AI solutions designed to help organizations in healthcare, financial services, hospitality, and other regulated industries deliver more effective, accountable, and compliant interactions with the people they serve. BEN’s technology operates within secure, closed-loop enterprise environments using approved organizational data and built-in governance and compliance controls intended to support privacy, security, and operational oversight.

The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of approximately 3,000 of the largest U.S. public companies and represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market. Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and benchmarking purposes. According to FTSE Russell, approximately $12.2 trillion in assets are benchmarked to Russell U.S. indexes.

“Being added to the Russell indexes is a meaningful milestone for BEN and an important moment in our journey as a public company,” said Tyler Luck, Chief Executive Officer of Brand Engagement Network. “We are proud of what our team has accomplished and grateful for our shareholders’ continued support. While inclusion in the Russell indexes enhances our visibility within the investment community, our focus remains on powering the engagement layer of AI – connecting organizations, brands, and consumers through intelligent experiences that drive meaningful outcomes – and delivering value for our customers and shareholders.”

About Brand Engagement Network, Inc.
Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (“BEN”) builds secure, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence for the engagement layer of AI, where people interact with systems and actions occur. Powered by BEN’s proprietary Engagement Language Model (ELM™), BEN’s technology enables conversational AI interactions that connect human intent to organizational data, workflows, and real-world outcomes. BEN’s AI operates within secure, closed-loop environments using approved organizational data and built-in governance and compliance controls. BEN’s solutions are designed for organizations operating in regulated and high-impact industries where accountability, privacy, and operational effectiveness are essential. For more information, visit www.brandengagementnetwork.com.

About FTSE Russell, an LSEG Business
FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides benchmarking, analytics, and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering approximately 98% of the investable market globally. Approximately $21.2 trillion in assets are benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes globally, including approximately $12.2 trillion benchmarked to Russell U.S. indexes. FTSE Russell is wholly owned by LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group). For more information, visit www.ftserussell.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected benefits of BEN’s inclusion in the Russell 3000® and Russell 2000® indexes, potential increased visibility among institutional investors, the Company’s business strategy, growth opportunities, technology adoption, customer expansion, and future performance.

These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, among others, general market conditions, investor interest in small-cap securities, BEN’s ability to execute its business strategy, customer adoption of its solutions, competitive developments, financing conditions, regulatory developments, and other economic and market factors.

Inclusion in the Russell indexes does not guarantee increased trading volume, investment by index funds, stock price appreciation, or future operating performance.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. BEN undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.

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