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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC (Infrastructure Capital), a leading provider of investment management solutions designed to meet the needs of income-focused investors, is excited to offer its strategies to SMArtX Advisory Solutions.

“In the current market environment, investors are seeking high income with low volatility,” said Jay Hatfield, CEO and CIO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors. “Our active income strategies are constructed to offer investors the benefits of high yielding diversified baskets of fixed and equity income, with rigorous and active risk management.”  Infrastructure Capital manages over $4 billion in assets as of 09/8/2026 and delivers income-focused investment solutions to its clients.

The Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (NYSE Arca: PFFA), InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF (NYSE Arca: PFFR), InfraCap MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: AMZA), Infrastructure Capital Equity Income ETF (NYSE Arca: ICAP), Infrastructure Capital Small Cap Income ETF (NYSE Arca: SCAP), and Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF (NYSE Arca: BNDS) are strategies that are now available on the SMArtX Advisory Solutions platform.

About Infrastructure Capital Advisors

Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC (ICA) is an SEC-registered investment adviser that manages exchange traded funds (ETFs) and a series of private funds. The firm was formed in 2012 and is based in New York City. ICA seeks total-return opportunities driven by catalysts, largely in key infrastructure sectors. These sectors include energy, real estate, transportation, industrials and utilities. It often identifies opportunities in entities that are not taxed at the entity level, such as master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) and real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). It also looks for opportunities in credit and related securities, such as preferred stocks.

Current income is a primary objective in most, but not all, of ICA’s investing activities. Consequently, the focus is generally on companies that generate and distribute substantial streams of free cash flow. This approach is based on the belief that tangible assets that produce free cash flow have intrinsic values that are unlikely to deteriorate over time. For more information, please visit infracapfunds.com.

Income Investing with Infrastructure Capital

Jay D. Hatfield is the Chief Investment Officer for all of the Infrastructure Capital funds and brings more than 30 years of experience to his work on behalf of clients. As of the date of this release, Infrastructure Capital manages over $4B in total assets. 

BNDS ETF strategy is to target high yield investments across fixed-income securities, predominately focusing on corporate bonds. Infrastructure Capital seeks positive security selection versus the benchmark by using a mix of quantitative and qualitative analysis with an emphasis on fixed-income securities that are believed to be undervalued when considering factors such as term premium, credit premium, liquidity premium, industry, sector, and market capitalization.

SCAP ETF seeks total return through a blended approach of capital appreciation and current income. The Fund focuses primarily on the securities of U.S.-listed small cap companies, which is defined as companies with a market capitalization within the range of companies in the Russell 2000 Index. Investments may take the form of common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, debt instruments, equity-linked notes, or other small cap-focused ETFs.

ICAP ETF will primarily invest in equity securities of companies with a strong track record of paying dividends during normal market conditions. The Fund’s portfolio of equities will generally be a diversified selection of securities, including a broad cross-section of sectors and sub-sectors, such as REITs, Utilities, Industrials, pipelines, and financials.

Infrastructure Capital ETF lineup includes the Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (NYSE Arca: PFFA), InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF (NYSE Arca: PFFR), InfraCap MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: AMZA), the InfraCap Equity Income Fund ETF (NYSE Arca: ICAP), and the Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF (NYSE Arca: BNDS), and Infrastructure Capital Small Cap Income ETF (NYSE Arca: SCAP).

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DISCLOSURE

Opinions represented are subject to change and should not be considered investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This data was prepared using sources of information generally believed to be reliable; however, its accuracy is not guaranteed. The Russell 2000 Index is a small-cap U.S. stock market index that makes up the smallest 2,000 stocks in the Russell 3000 Index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The term premium is the extra return that investors demand for holding a long-term bond instead of a series of short-term bonds. A credit premium (often called a credit risk premium or default premium) is the excess return or additional yield an investor requires to hold a debt instrument issued by an entity other than a risk-free government. A liquidity premium is the extra return or higher yield that investors demand for holding an asset that cannot be quickly and easily converted into cash at its fair market value. Preferred stock is a unique class of corporate ownership that combines features of both stocks and bonds, giving investors priority over common stockholders for receiving fixed dividend payments and asset distributions. Convertible securities are hybrid financial instruments—usually bonds or preferred shares—that give investors the right to exchange the security for a predetermined number of shares of the issuing company’s common stock. An Equity-Linked Note (ELN) is a debt instrument where the principal payment or interest payout is tied to the performance of an underlying equity, such as a single stock, a basket of stocks, or a market index (like the S&P 500). REITs, or real estate investment trusts, are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus with this and other information about the ETFs, please click here. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. For more information about the Fund, Fund strategies or InfraCap, please reach out to Craig Starr at 212-763-8336 (Craig.Starr@icmllc.com).

A word about QVOL Risk: Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund is a recently organized investment company with no operating history prior to the date of this Prospectus. As a result, prospective investors have no track record or history on which to base their investment decision. Derivatives may pose risks in addition to and greater than those associated with investing directly in securities, currencies or other investments, including risks relating to leverage, imperfect correlations with underlying investments or the Fund’s other portfolio holdings, high price volatility, lack of availability, counterparty credit, liquidity, valuation and legal restrictions. Options transactions involve special risks that may make it difficult or impossible to close a position when the Fund desires. The prices of securities the Adviser believes are undervalued may not appreciate as anticipated or may go down, the valuations may never improve or returns on value equity securities may be less than returns on other styles of investing or the overall stock market. Leverage is investment exposure which exceeds the initial amount invested. When the Fund borrows money for investment purposes, or when the Fund engages in certain derivative transactions, such as options, the Fund may become leveraged. A high portfolio turnover rate (portfolio turnover in excess of 100% of the average value of the Fund’s portfolio) has the potential to result in the realization and distribution to shareholders of higher capital gains, which may subject you to a higher tax liability.

Please see prospectus for discussion of risks. QVOL fund distributor, Quasar Distributors, LLC.

A word about SCAP risk:  Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. An investment in the Fund may be subject to risks which include, among others, investing in equities securities, dividend paying securities, utilities, small-, mid- and large-capitalization companies, real estate investment trusts, master limited partnerships, foreign investments and emerging, debt securities, depositary receipts, market events, operational, high portfolio turnover, trading issues, active management, fund shares trading, premium/discount risk and liquidity of fund shares, which may make these investments volatile in price. Foreign investments are subject to risks, which include changes in economic and political conditions, foreign currency fluctuations, changes in foreign regulations, and changes in currency exchange rates which may negatively impact the Fund’s returns. Small and Medium-capitalization companies, foreign investments and high yielding equity and debt securities may be subject to elevated risks. The Fund is a recently organized investment company with no operating history. Please see prospectus for discussion of risks. Diversification cannot assure a profit or protect against loss in a down market.  SCAP is distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.

A word about ICAP Risk: Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. An investment in the Fund may be subject to risks which include, among others, investing in equities securities, dividend paying securities, utilities, preferred stocks, leverage, short sales, small-, mid- and large-capitalization companies, real estate investment trusts, master limited partnerships, foreign investments and emerging, debt securities, depositary receipts, market events, operational, high portfolio turnover, trading issues, options, active management, fund shares trading, premium/discount risk and liquidity of fund shares, which may make these investments volatile in price. Foreign investments are subject to risks, which include changes in economic and political conditions, foreign currency fluctuations, changes in foreign regulations, and changes in currency exchange rates which may negatively impact the Fund’s returns. Small and Medium-capitalization companies, foreign investments, options, leverage, short sales, and high yielding equity and debt securities may be subject to elevated risks. The Fund is a recently organized investment company with no operating history. Please see prospectus for discussion of risks. ICAP fund distributor, Quasar Distributors, LLC.

A word about BNDS risk:  Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. An investment in the Fund may be subject to risks which include, among others, investing in fixed income securities, dividend paying securities, utilities, small-, mid- and large-capitalization companies, real estate investment trusts, master limited partnerships, debt securities, market events, operational, high portfolio turnover, trading issues, active management, fund shares trading, premium/discount risk and liquidity of fund shares, which may make these investments volatile in price.  Small and Medium-capitalization companies, and high yielding equity and debt securities may be subject to elevated risks.  New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized investment company with no operating history prior to the date of this Prospectus. As a result, prospective investors have no track record or history on which to base their investment decision. Debt Securities Risk. Increases in interest rates typically lower the value of debt securities held by the Fund. Investments in debt securities include credit risk. Credit Risk. An issuer of debt securities may not make timely payments of principal and interest and may default entirely in its obligations. A decrease in the issuer’s credit rating may lower the value of debt securities. Interest Rate Risk. Securities could lose value because of interest rate changes. For example, bonds tend to decrease in value if interest rates rise. Derivatives Risk. Derivatives may pose risks in addition to and greater than those associated with investing directly in securities, currencies or other investments, including risks relating to leverage, imperfect correlations with underlying investments or the Fund’s other portfolio holdings, high price volatility, lack of availability, counterparty credit, liquidity, valuation and legal restrictions. Options Risk. Options transactions involve special risks that may make it difficult or impossible to close a position when the Fund desires. A fund that purchases options, which are a type of derivative, is subject to the risk that gains, if any, realized on the position, will be less than the amount paid as premiums to the writer of the option. BNDS fund distributor, Quasar Distributors, LLC.

The Funds are distributed either by Quasar Distributors, LLC or by VP Distributors, LLC, an affiliate of Virtus ETF Advisers, LLC. ICAP, SCAP, and BNDS ETFs are distributed by Quasar Distributors LLC. PFFA, PFFR, and AMZA ETFs are distributed by VP Distributors, LLC an affiliated of Virtus ETF Advisers, LLC.

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Direct metallization process to produce 5.9 metric tons of nuclear fuel per unit per year

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nusano, a physics company pioneering advances in radioisotope and nuclear fuel production, has been selected by the National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC) and the U.S. Department of Energy to develop its direct metallization HALEU nuclear fuel production line, as part of the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad Program, a federal initiative designed to accelerate innovative nuclear technologies from concept to commercial deployment.

Through Launch Pad, Nusano will gain access to DOE authorization processes, national laboratory expertise, infrastructure, technical resources, and project support intended to accelerate advanced nuclear technologies from development to deployment.

The Nusano HALEU production line uses metallic uranium feedstock instead of fluorinated uranium gas. The system is designed to produce HALEU in a single enrichment pass while reducing cost, enabling modular scalability, and eliminating hazardous fluorine chemistry. A Nusano HALEU unit requires just 1,200 square feet of operating space, allowing for additional units to be deployed incrementally as market demand grows. Nusano expects each unit will produce 5.9 metric tons (MT) of HALEU per year, with the first unit scheduled to be operational in 2031.

“Selection for Launch Pad signals Nusano’s HALEU technology and team are ready to move forward,” said Keith Titus, CEO of Nusano. “The review process considered each project’s technical merit, operational readiness, and alignment with national strategic priorities. We’re proud to be included and grateful for the opportunity to advance work to support America’s energy independence.”

Why HALEU Matters

HALEU, or high-assay low-enriched uranium, contains more uranium-235 than the fuel used in most reactors today while remaining below the threshold for highly enriched uranium. This makes HALEU useful for many small modular reactors, which can use it to produce more power from less fuel, run longer between refueling, and fit into smaller, more flexible designs.

Interest in SMRs is growing because they promise reliable, secure and affordable power in a more flexible and scalable format than traditional large nuclear plants. For many advanced designs, deployment depends on reliable access to HALEU fuel, making domestic fuel availability a critical factor in whether the market can scale.

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that domestic demand for HALEU could reach 50 MTU per year by 2035. Today, less than 1 MTU of HALEU is produced in the U.S. annually.

The Direct Metallization Difference

Currently, enriched uranium is primarily produced using gas centrifuges. This process spins uranium hexafluoride gas at high speed through connected centrifuges to increase the concentration of uranium-235.

Nusano’s direct-metal feedstock pathway moves metallurgy earlier in the enrichment process and eliminates hazardous fluorine chemistry. The uranium feedstock is converted to metal before enrichment, then Nusano applies proprietary separation techniques to separate atoms by mass. For HALEU, the platform takes in uranium metal, enriches and separates uranium-235 from uranium-238, and outputs HALEU in metallic product form.

Benefits of direct metallization include:

Simplicity – Eliminates the UF₆ conversion, deconversion, and metallization required in a gas centrifuge production process.
 Speed – Achieves full enrichment, from natural uranium to 19.75% enriched material, in a single-pass enrichment process.
 Efficiency – High feed-to-product ratio delivers high-volume HALEU production.

To learn more about Nusano’s direct metallization HALEU platform, visit nusano.com/haleu.

About Nusano
Headquartered in West Valley City, Utah, Nusano is a privately held physics company working to stabilize supply chains, advance American national security by reducing dependency on foreign supply, and enable once-in-a-generation innovations in fields ranging from healthcare to nuclear energy. The company is commercializing platform technologies for radioisotope production, stable isotope enrichment, and advanced separation techniques. Together, these proprietary systems and methods are poised to supply the fight against cancer and help fuel America’s nuclear renaissance. For more, visit nusano.com.

Contact:
Scott Larrivee, Nusano, (608) 345-6629, scott.larrivee@nusano.com

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As the facilities management industry moves beyond reactive maintenance, Eight Group deploys IFS’s AI-powered solutions to unify operations across its expanding portfolio and deliver service innovation to customers

LONDON, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IFS®, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today announced that Eight Group, a fast-growing UK facilities management provider scaling through M&A, is implementing IFS as its technology platform for growth. Building on the success of its early deployment of Nexus Black Resolve, Eight Group is expanding its suite of IFS’s Industrial AI solutions to include IFS Loops Digital Workers, IFS Cloud, and Planning & Scheduling Optimization (PSO). Eight Group will gain real-time insight into finance, projects, field service, scheduling, and asset data across company-wide operations, leveraging Industrial AI to drive faster, more informed decisions as the business grows.

Eight Group rolled out Nexus Black Resolve to 65 engineers within weeks. With Resolve, engineers can capture an issue on the spot, by photo, video, or voice, while AI diagnoses the fault and guides the engineer through the repair. Processes that used to take hours, and in some cases days, can now be completed in minutes, with survey and asset information populated automatically instead of requiring manual entry, giving more time to customers and less time to paperwork.

The facilities management industry is undergoing an operational shift driven by advancements in technology. Traditional reactive maintenance – fixing equipment only once it has already failed – is being traded for a more predictive approach, where problems are caught and addressed before they disrupt a client’s operations, helping avoid the cost of unplanned downtime. Eight Group’s technology strategy positions them to outpace industry change. Integrating acquisitions becomes faster and smoother with a unified tech stack and automated processes. Real-time visibility across operations, paired with the ability to deploy Industrial AI at every customer touchpoint, gives Eight Group the operational sophistication to lead the new facilities management landscape, where speed and insight drive competitive advantage.

IFS Loops Knowledge Manager is a digital worker that draws on Eight Group’s own organizational knowledge, from technical documentation to past service records. It delivers trusted, ready-to-use answers directly into an engineer’s workflow, so field teams can find the right information the moment they need it, rather than searching across multiple systems or waiting on a colleague. As each new business joins the group with its own data and history, Knowledge Manager helps bring that context into the fold quickly, smoothing integration and speeding up how fast new teams can get up and running.

Stephanie Poore, Managing Director Europe West, at IFS said: “Working with Eight Group at this pivotal moment in their growth demonstrates what AI can deliver when it’s built for the industry it serves. Facilities management is a service-centric sector with complex challenges that need to be met with technology that is rooted in that environment. IFS’s deep experience supporting asset-intensive, service-driven operations are aligned with Eight Group’s ambition to redefine what facilities management can look like. The early results we’re seeing with Eight Group are a strong indicator of what’s possible as they scale.”

Dan Guest, Eight Group, CEO, said: “The future of facilities management isn’t reactive, it’s intelligent, predictive and data-led. At Eight Group, we’re developing AI-powered capabilities that help our engineers solve problems faster, give our customers greater operational confidence and provide the scalable platform we need to accelerate growth. Our partnership with IFS is a key part of that vision, helping us build a smarter, more connected and more efficient business for the future.”

Working with implementation partner DNASTREAM, Eight Group is also an IFS Success customer. Through the framework, Eight Group will work closely with IFS to accelerate time to value from its investment and minimize disruption as it scales across its operating companies. IFS Success gives Eight Group access to IFS experts and proven best practices, helping the business reduce implementation risk and stay focused on its core operations as new businesses come on board.

IFS Press Contacts:

EUROPE / MEA / APJ: Adam Gillbe
IFS, Director of Corporate & Executive Communications
Email: adam.gillbe@ifs.com

NORTH AMERICA / LATAM: Mairi Morgan
IFS, Director of Corporate & Executive Communications
Email: mairi.morgan@ifs.com

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