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Z Squared Raises Approximately $15.3 Million in Non-Debt Capital to Advance AI Infrastructure Strategy

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All-equity financing adds growth capital while the Company maintains virtually no corporate debt

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Z Squared Inc. (NASDAQ: ZSQR), a digital infrastructure company expanding into AI infrastructure, today announced that it has raised approximately $15.3 million in capital through equity sales under its standby equity purchase agreement. The Company incurred no new debt in connection with the financing and continues to maintain virtually no corporate debt.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds to support its acquisition and conversion strategy and for general corporate purposes. The all equity structure preserves the Company’s balance sheet and conserves cash for operational deployment as it executes its previously announced acquisition targets and broader Phase 1 buildout.

The arrangement used for this financing predates the Company’s current strategy. With this financing, the Company has completed its use of the legacy equity financing arrangement, strengthening its balance sheet as it advances its AI infrastructure strategy. The financing is described further in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Z Squared’s strategy is to acquire sites where power is already flowing and convert them into AI-ready capacity in months rather than years. The Company has signed binding letters of intent to acquire Skycore Digital with approximately 24 MW of energized capacity and a defined path to up to 42 MW and a majority membership interest in Paradox Data LLC, anchored by the Union County Campus in El Dorado, Arkansas. The Company is actively evaluating additional acquisition opportunities, though no guarantees can be made that any will be identified, or if identified, that they are on preferred terms. The Phase 1 objective is 100 MW of AI-ready capacity across multiple U.S. sites.

About Z Squared

Z Squared Inc. is a computing infrastructure company operating advanced computing equipment and expanding into AI infrastructure. The Company’s strategy is built on three principles: lead with power by acquiring operating sites where power is already flowing; build for AI workloads by converting that capacity into AI-ready colocation where customers provide the compute infrastructure and operate workloads according to their requirements; and scale with discipline by deploying conversion capital site by site, against signed contracts and operational readiness. Z Squared listed on the Nasdaq Global Market in April 2026.

For more information, visit www.zsquaredinc.com.

Investor Relations Contact: ZSQR@mzgroup.us

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are intended to qualify for the protection of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” “targets,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions, and the negatives of those terms. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements regarding the anticipated use of the net proceeds from the financing described herein; the Company’s acquire-and-convert strategy and its expansion into AI infrastructure; the Company’s ability to acquire sites where power is already flowing and convert them into AI-ready capacity in months rather than years; the Company’s signed binding letters of intent to acquire Skycore Digital and a majority membership interest in Paradox Data LLC, and the energized and potential capacity associated therewith; the Company’s evaluation of additional acquisition opportunities; and the Company’s Phase 1 objective of 100 MW of AI-ready capacity across multiple U.S. sites.

These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company’s history of net losses and accumulated deficit and the substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern; its need for, and ability to obtain, additional capital on acceptable terms or at all; the dilutive effect of sales of common stock under its standby equity purchase agreement and its other equity financing arrangements; the volatility of the market price and trading volume of its common stock; risks relating to its digital asset mining operations, including the price volatility of Dogecoin and Litecoin and the cost and availability of power; the early stage and uncertain economics of its planned expansion into AI infrastructure, data center development, and power generation, none of which currently generates revenue; the risk that the Company may not identify suitable acquisition opportunities, or that the proposed acquisitions of Skycore Digital and Paradox Data LLC may not be consummated on the contemplated terms or at all; risks relating to the integration and conversion of acquired sites and the achievement of targeted capacity; its material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting; and the other risks and uncertainties described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Current Reports on Form 8-K and its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Copies of these filings are available at www.sec.gov.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

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Simpaisa and Tencent Cloud Collaborate on Strategic Cloud Transformation to Accelerate Infrastructure Optimization and Innovation

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ISLAMABAD, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced a strategic collaboration with Simpaisa, a fintech and digital payments company, to explore a large-scale cloud transformation aimed at optimizing infrastructure efficiency while supporting the operational, security and regulatory requirements of financial services applications.

Through the collaboration, Simpaisa is working with Tencent Cloud to assess a future-ready cloud environment spanning its broader fintech technology ecosystem and supporting infrastructure. The initiative is designed to support the company’s long-term objective of improving infrastructure efficiency while maintaining the resilience, governance and reliability standards essential to its operations.

Driving Infrastructure Optimization and Cloud Transformation

As Simpaisa’s business and technology footprint continues to expand, optimizing cloud infrastructure costs while maintaining the performance, reliability and security required for mission-critical fintech operations has become an increasingly important strategic priority. At the same time, the company must continue to safeguard sensitive financial and transaction data while meeting evolving operational and regulatory obligations.

To support these objectives, Simpaisa is working with Tencent Cloud to validate a target cloud architecture that can support its evolving operational and technology requirements. Leveraging Tencent Cloud’s financial-grade infrastructure, integrated security capabilities, and technical expertise, the collaboration enables Simpaisa to assess a modern operating model designed to support future growth, operational resilience, and long-term innovation.

As part of the collaboration, Tencent Cloud is providing cloud infrastructure expertise, migration support, and architectural guidance to help validate the proposed target environment. The assessment spans compute workloads, Kubernetes-based applications, databases, messaging infrastructure, monitoring services, and security capabilities, including a proposed environment of more than 50 compute instances, over 50 Kubernetes pods, and multiple database technologies supporting Simpaisa’s broader fintech platform.

The initiative also evaluates cloud-native security controls, enabling Simpaisa to assess security, compliance, and operational requirements alongside technical and business objectives. This approach helps ensure infrastructure optimization goals can be pursued without compromising security posture or regulatory obligations.

Rachel Xie, General Manager of Tencent Cloud MENA, Operations, Channel Development and Marketing of Tencent Cloud International, said: “As digital payments and financial services continue to evolve, fintech companies are increasingly looking for technology platforms that can support growth, operational efficiency, security, and regulatory obligations simultaneously. We are pleased to collaborate with Simpaisa as it explores its cloud transformation journey. By leveraging Tencent Cloud’s infrastructure capabilities, financial-grade technology foundation and security expertise, we look forward to supporting Simpaisa in building a scalable and resilient technology environment that can support innovation and long-term growth in the digital financial services sector.”

Saqlain Raza, Chief Technology Officer of Simpaisa, said: “We are pleased to collaborate with Tencent Cloud on this strategic cloud transformation initiative. Tencent Cloud’s financial-grade technology foundation, cloud infrastructure capabilities and security expertise provide us with a strong platform to evaluate new opportunities for infrastructure optimization, modernization and innovation. Through this collaboration, we look forward to strengthening our technology foundation and supporting the continued growth of our fintech business.”

Beyond supporting Simpaisa’s cloud transformation journey, the collaboration reflects the growing importance of cloud modernization across the fintech sector as organizations seek to optimize infrastructure efficiency while maintaining high standards of security, reliability and compliance. Tencent Cloud remains committed to supporting fintech companies with cloud technologies, security capabilities, and industry expertise that enable digital transformation, operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Simpaisa Expands Market Presence in Saudi Arabia

The collaboration comes as Simpaisa continues to expand its market presence across key growth markets. Most recently, Simpaisa has expanded into Saudi Arabia through the incorporation of Simpaisa Arabia, a local entity established to offer the same suite of digital payment services to businesses and financial institutions in the Saudi market.

The Saudi Arabia expansion represents an important step in Simpaisa’s broader regional growth strategy, extending its market presence and enabling the company to bring its payment collection and payout capabilities to customers in another key market in the region.

About Tencent Cloud

Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation. 

About Simpaisa

At the crossroads of innovation and impact, Simpaisa pioneers secure, disruptive, and innovative technology infrastructure, amplifying financial inclusivity. They specialize in digital payments services, streamlining the collection of payments and distribution of payouts for our clients. By providing a seamless platform and single API integration, Simpaisa enables businesses to efficiently accept payments from their customers while ensuring secure and timely disbursement of funds to suppliers, partners, and stakeholders.

With customizable solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client, they optimize financial processes, enhance cash flow management, and foster growth for businesses across various industries. This seamless integration simplifies the payment process for merchants, eliminating the need for multiple bank accounts and disparate systems, while also enhancing the end-user experience with secure and streamlined transactions.

Registered in Singapore, Simpaisa leverages its expertise in the frontier markets of South Asia and North Africa. Through their cutting-edge payment solutions, they empower businesses and financial institutions to improve lives and support countless families, forging pathways to achieve seamless accessibility and economic prosperity. Simpaisa has also recently expanded its market presence into Saudi Arabia through its newly incorporated entity, Simpaisa Arabia, which offers the same suite of digital payment services to businesses and financial institutions in the Saudi market.

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XTransfer Secures In-Principle Approval for Retail Payment Services Licence from UAE Central Bank

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Strengthens Trade Connectivity Across the Middle East and Africa

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XTransfer, World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is pleased to announce that it has secured in-principle approval for a Retail Payment Services Licence from the Central Bank of the UAE, marking another important milestone in the company’s global regulatory expansion and growing presence in the Middle East.

Upon completing the pre-issuance conditions, the licence will enable XTransfer to serve mainland UAE clients and further expand its regulated B2B payment services in the country. Through this licence, XTransfer aims to support businesses engaged in international trade with compliant, secure and efficient payment solutions tailored to cross-border transactions.

The UAE is a key market in XTransfer’s Middle East and Africa strategy. As a major regional trade and re-export hub, the UAE plays an important role in connecting Chinese trade with Africa and wider emerging markets. XTransfer’s presence in the UAE will further strengthen its ability to support trade flows between China, the Middle East, and Africa, providing businesses with more accessible and reliable cross-border payment services.

“Receiving conditional approval from the Central Bank of the UAE is a key milestone for XTransfer’s global regulatory expansion,” said Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer. “The UAE is one of the world’s most important trade hubs and an essential gateway between Asia, the Middle East and Africa. This approval reinforces our confidence in the UAE market and its long-term growth potential across the region.”

Following successful licensing across major trade hubs in Asia and Europe, the UAE licence marks another important milestone in XTransfer’s international regulatory roadmap and reflects the company’s growing presence in the Middle East. XTransfer will continue to invest in regulated markets and strengthen its payment infrastructure to support SMEs and trading businesses participating in cross-border commerce.

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About XTransfer

XTransfer is the world’s largest B2B cross-border trade payment platform with over US$60 billion TPV in 2025, according to CIC. Founded in 2017 as one of the first payment platforms worldwide dedicated to B2B cross-border trade, we serve the largest customer base of over 1,000,000 registered SMEs globally.

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EnergyVision accelerates growth in its home market in H1 2026

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GHENT, Belgium, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EnergyVision (ENRGY:BB), a renewable energy and electric charging company, delivered strong growth in the first half of 2026, driven by the continued expansion of its activities in Belgium.

Revenue increased 57.0% to €98.1 million, while underlying EBITDA rose 45.2% to €22.8 million and net profit grew 53.3% to €6.9 million. Growth was supported by the expansion of EnergyVision’s residential customer base, renewable energy portfolio and electric-vehicle charging infrastructure.

The solar portfolio reached 154.9 MWp and the wind portfolio 37.4 MW. The number of charging points increased by 60.4% year-on-year to 4,120. Customer satisfaction remained strong, with a Net Promoter Score of 43 and a Trustpilot rating of 4.7 out of 5.

Based on its strong first-half performance, EnergyVision raised its 2026 underlying EBITDA growth target from at least 30% to 35%. The company expects underlying EBITDA to grow by at least 40% in 2027, with more than 90% of expected 2027 underlying EBITDA already secured through existing contracts, volumes and production assets.

The unaudited interim financial statements and full press release are available at: https://investors.energyvision.be/en/reports-presentations 

Bloomberg – Euronext Brussels: ENRGY:BB

ISIN: BE0974499312

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