Raz, one of the pioneers of Israel’s Homeland Security (HLS) industry and a leading figure in defense investment and business development, will lead Iron Brain, a defense-tech company developing advanced artificial intelligence systems for intelligence, defense and homeland security applications

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following several multimillion-dollar exits, Meron Raz (51), one of Israel’s most prominent and experienced defense-tech executives, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Iron Brain, one of Israel’s most promising defense-tech startups, following his nomination by Cortica, a shareholder in the company.

Raz brings decades of experience in leading technology companies, investments, mergers and acquisitions, and international business development.

Raz currently serves as Chairman of Navigicom, which develops advanced navigation systems for civilian and military applications that operate without GPS; Chairman of Axon Pulse, which develops artificial intelligence systems for a wide range of defense applications and is a Board Member at chairman of Quantzilla, focused on quantum computing solutions for automation, healthcare and financial services. In 2022, Raz co-founded Aryo Ventures, an investment platform focused on technology transfer and industrial offset transactions worth hundreds of millions of dollars across the defense, energy, agriculture and medical sectors.

Throughout his career, Raz has held a series of senior positions in Israel’s defense and technology industries. He previously served as CEO of the publicly traded MER Group, led a significant exit in the travel technology sector, sold the optical communications company Civcom in a transaction valued at approximately $40 million, and served as executive Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Business Development at ELTA, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), where he played a key role in advancing strategic transactions and international partnerships.

Raz is currently completing a major industrial offset transaction in the United Arab Emirates valued at tens of millions of dollars. In recent years, he has worked extensively with the UAE, Morocco and other Arab countries, connecting innovative Israeli technologies with strategic national projects.

Raz is one of the most experienced investor executives to have shaped Israel’s Homeland Security industry. Over the years he has led and won major international projects, including the security systems tender for the Athens Olympic Games, airport security projects and numerous homeland security initiatives worldwide.

Commenting on his appointment, Meron Raz said: “I am excited to invest and join Iron Brain and lead the company through its impressive growth trajectory. Israel’s defense-tech industry is currently at an unprecedented peak, earning tremendous recognition worldwide and attracting exceptional interest from governments, armed forces and investors. It is a great privilege for me to have been part of the generation that helped build this industry from its earliest days, and now to help another innovative Israeli company become a significant player on the global stage.”

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10,000-square-foot expansion strengthens Siemens’ electronic design automation (EDA) capabilities Up to 100 new high-tech roles planned to support AI-driven semiconductor designInvestment reinforces Canada’s role in Siemens’ global Industrial AI strategy

SASKATOON, SK, July 15, 2026 /CNW/ – Siemens today announced a major expansion of its Saskatoon research and development hub, strengthening Siemens’ EDA business within Siemens Digital Industries Software to support rising global demand for advanced semiconductor and artificial intelligence technologies. The expansion adds 10,000 square feet at the Innovation Saskatchewan Research and Technology Park, bringing the site to approximately 45,000 square feet and enabling continued growth in AI software development for next-generation chip design.

“The global semiconductor market is entering a historic phase of growth driven by AI,” said Amit Gupta, senior vice president, general manager and chief AI strategy officer, Siemens EDA, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “The advanced AI software developed in Saskatoon helps customers tackle the most demanding chip design challenges. This expansion reflects Siemens’ long-term commitment to Canada’s innovation ecosystem and to advancing Industrial AI that delivers real customer value.”

“The Saskatoon site is a standout example of how Siemens combines local talent with global scale,” said Faisal Kazi, President and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Canada, Siemens. “What began as an entrepreneurial success has become a strategic center of excellence that serves customers worldwide. This expansion demonstrates our confidence in the Canadian tech sector and its ability to compete on a global stage.”

“Siemens’ expansion in Saskatoon is another example of how strategic investments in innovation are creating opportunities for Canadian workers and strengthening our economic future,” said The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Québec Regions. “By growing its R&D capacity and advancing AI-enabled semiconductor design, Siemens is helping position Canada as a global leader in the technologies that will drive tomorrow’s economy. This investment will create highly skilled jobs, deepen collaboration with Canadian institutions, and contribute to a stronger, more competitive Canada.”

“Saskatchewan continues to build momentum as a global leader in innovation and technology, and Siemens’ expansion in Saskatoon is another strong vote of confidence in our province. This investment will create up to 100 new high-quality, high-tech jobs for Saskatchewan people, supporting families and strengthening our growing tech workforce. It will also position Saskatchewan at the forefront of industrial AI and advanced semiconductor design. By partnering with our world-class educational institutions and leveraging our skilled workforce, Siemens is helping to drive economic growth, create opportunity, and ensure Saskatchewan remains globally competitive,” said Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan.

As semiconductor designs become more complex, AI-enabled electronic design automation software plays an increasingly critical role in helping engineering teams manage scale, performance and energy efficiency. Siemens’ investment in Saskatoon supports the development of AI capabilities that help customers design and verify advanced semiconductor systems more efficiently while aligning with Siemens’ broader Industrial AI and comprehensive Digital Twin strategy.

The expansion is expected to support the creation of up to 100 new highly skilled roles over the next two years, growing the local workforce from approximately 300 to 400 employees. Recruitment will focus on software engineering, AI research and customer application expertise, reinforcing Saskatoon’s position as a key global hub within Siemens’ R&D network.

The announcement was marked by an on-site event attended by government, academic and industry leaders, highlighting Saskatchewan’s growing role in the global technology landscape. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe noted the economic and innovative impact of Siemens’ continued investment in the region.

The Saskatoon hub also builds on Siemens’ long-standing collaboration with the University of Saskatchewan, including the Siemens-supported EDA Chair, which helps develop specialized skills and strengthens the regional deep-tech talent pipeline.

To learn more, visit www.siemens.ca

Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens’ software and the comprehensive digital twin enable companies to optimize their design, engineering and manufacturing processes to turn today’s ideas into the sustainable products of the future. From chips to entire systems, from product to process, across all industries. Siemens Digital Industries Software – Accelerating transformation.

Siemens Canada is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility and healthcare. The company’s purpose to is to create technology with purpose, transforming the everyday, for everyone, since 1912. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more liveable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended September 30, 2025, Siemens Canada had revenues of approx. $2.3 billion CAD. The company has approximately 4,600 employees from coast-to-coast and 38 office and production facilities across Canada.

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Significant Growth in Production and Distribution Drives $125.6 million of Revenue and $16.8 million of Adjusted EBITDA1

TORONTO, July 15, 2026 /CNW/ — Blue Ant Media Corporation (“Blue Ant” or the “Company”) (TSX: BAMI), an international streamer, production studio and rights business, today announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2026. All dollar ($) amounts in this news release are in Canadian dollars.

“We’re pleased to see the direct impact of our recent acquisitions on our top and bottom line performance this quarter, particularly in Production and Distribution,” said Michael MacMillan, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Ant. “Our results provide a clear picture of our expanded scale, output, and earnings power. Consistent with the strategy we set when we went public, we continue to build a business that creates intellectual property and monetizes it across production, distribution, our own channels, streaming, and advertising.

To support our next phase of growth, we recently announced a number of structural changes including bringing together our Rights and Global Channels teams into a single content monetization unit. This positions us to maximize the value of our growing portfolio of owned and partner IP globally while streamlining our operations. As we move into the fourth quarter of our fiscal year, we remain well capitalized, modestly levered, with the financial flexibility to invest in our business and pursue further strategic acquisition opportunities at a time when many in our industry are capital-constrained.”

Financial Highlights

Q3 2026 revenue of $125.6 million versus $56.0 million in the prior year period.Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $16.8 million versus $14.6 million in the prior year period.Q3 2026 net loss of $17.5 million versus $11.2 million in the prior year period, reflecting a non-cash impairment in the Canadian Media segment (see below).Strong liquidity position, with $59.9 million of cash, $73.6 million of undrawn capacity under the Company’s corporate credit facility, and bank indebtedness2 of $9.4 million at May 31, 2026. For further details, please refer to the table under “Cash and Indebtedness Summary.”

Operational Highlights

In June 2026, the Company announced a strategic realignment of its Global Channels & Streaming and Rights businesses, bringing the operations together into a single monetization unit, Blue Ant Rights & Streaming. The move is intended to drive growth and maximize the value of Blue Ant’s expanding content portfolio, enabling a more strategic and coordinated approach to content distribution, windowing, partnership development and monetization of its owned and partner IP across global markets. In connection with the strategic realignment, Mark Bishop was appointed Chief Monetization Officer, Blue Ant Rights & Streaming and Matt Hornburg was appointed Chief Content Officer, Blue Ant Studios.Expanded the Kids, Family & Young Adult (YA) division, uniting its studios and leadership under a single, integrated model designed to accelerate growth, streamline operations and expand its global content pipeline. The division is led by Jennifer Twiner McCarron, President, Kids, Family & YA, and sits within Blue Ant Studios.On track to achieve $7 million of synergies related to the acquisition of Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (“Thunderbird”).Secured several new greenlights including Wild Frontier (ITV), Top Chef Canada: The Dessert Table (Flavour Network), and Mountain Men: Wild North (The HISTORY® Channel/A+E Global Media), as well as renewals for Canada Shore (S2, Paramount+), Super Team Canada (S2, Crave), and Beer Budget Reno (S2, Home Network/A+E Global Media).Service work continued on major global Kids and Family IP including Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends (Disney+), Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends (S5, Disney+), CocoMelon Lane (S8, Netflix), Paw Patrol spin-off Rubble and Crew (S5, Nickelodeon), and LEGO StarWars: Rebuild the Galaxy (S2, Disney+).Won 14 Canadian Screen Awards for titles including Canada’s Drag Race (Crave), Old Enough (TVO), The Amazing Race Canada (CTV), and Super Team Canada (Crave). Also received a News & Documentary Emmy nomination for Murder Has Two Faces (Disney+).Media Pulse was named the exclusive direct sales and programmatic partner for Paramount’s ad inventory in Canada. Media Pulse will represent both Paramount’s SVOD platform, Paramount+, and its leading free-streaming service, Pluto TV.Launched the Love Nature Pay TV channel on Canal+ in France, Delta in the Netherlands, and Telia in Finland.Launched 13 Free Ad-Supported (FAST) channels across nine platforms including Vizio, LG, Pluto, Paramount Australia, Virgin, and Samsung in the US, UK, France, India, and Australia.

Consolidated Financial Summary

The following table provides selected financial information from the Company’s consolidated statements of income/(loss):

Q3 2026 revenue was $125.6 million compared to $56.0 million in the prior year period. This significant increase was predominantly in the Company’s Production and Distribution segment from both proprietary and service production. These results reflect the Company’s recent production acquisitions, notably the Thunderbird acquisition3, which did not factor into the prior year results.

Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA* was $16.8 million compared to $14.6 million in the prior year period driven by strong performance in Production and Distribution from a large slate of both proprietary and service production. The significant gains in this business unit were offset by declines in Canadian Media and Global Channels and Streaming. Revenue growth outpaced Adjusted EBITDA in the period, reflecting a higher mix of lower-margin service production, significant integration and transaction costs, and advertising revenue declines. The Company expects margins to improve as it realizes acquisition synergies and scale efficiencies.

Net loss was $17.5 million in Q3 2026 compared to $11.2 million in the prior year period. This result is predominantly due to a $33.1 million impairment of broadcast licenses in the Company’s Canadian Media segment stemming from declines in subscriber and advertising revenue as a result of sustained challenging market conditions. The impairment is a non-cash charge that does not affect the Company’s cash position, liquidity, or the performance of its growth businesses.

The Company exited the quarter with a strong balance sheet and liquidity profile, providing financial flexibility to support continued growth and strategic initiatives.

Cash and Indebtedness Summary

Financial Summary by Segment

In Global Channels and Streaming, Q3 2026 revenue was $23.7 million, compared to $21.2 million in the prior year period. Q3 Adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 million compared to $5.6 million in the prior year period. These results are primarily driven by the continued strength of the Media Pulse ad sales business and growth in subscriber revenue in the MagellanTV SVOD platform. The year-over-year decline in Adjusted EBITDA largely reflects lower contribution from one long-standing, high-margin FAST partnership than in the prior-year period. Overall, Blue Ant’s FAST portfolio continues to perform according to plan.

In Canadian Media, Q3 2026 revenue was $19.3 million compared to $22.0 million in the prior year period. Q3 Adjusted EBITDA was $7.2 million compared to $8.8 million in the prior year period. Seasonally strong performance in the Consumer Show business was offset by a continued downturn in the Canadian linear advertising market.

In Production and Distribution, Q3 2026 revenue was $82.7 million compared to $12.9 million in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA was $7.3 million compared to $1.8 million in the prior year period. These positive variances were primarily driven by significantly higher production activity, in particular service production, from Blue Ant’s newly acquired production businesses, including the first full quarter of Thunderbird, as well as strong distribution revenue.

Beginning with its fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company intends to report its financial results under three segments: Rights & Streaming, Studios, and Canadian Media. This structure reflects how management now operates the business and is intended to give investors clearer visibility into the Company’s principal growth and earnings drivers.

Third Quarter 2026 Conference Call

Blue Ant will hold a conference call to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2026 results.

DATE: July 15, 2026  
TIME: 8:30 am EDT
WEBCAST: https://app.webinar.net/3PrglrRlK7D
RAPID CONNECT URL: https://emportal.ink/4szT255
DIAL-IN: 416-945-7677 (Toronto) or 1-888-699-1199 (North America)

A link to the webcast will also be available on Blue Ant’s website at https://blueantmedia.com/investor-relations. Please connect at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call. An archived replay of the webcast will be available until July 22, 2026 by dialing 1-289-819-1450 (Toronto), 1-888-660-6345 (North America), Entry Code 31258 #

Non-IFRS Measures

This news release makes reference to certain non-IFRS measures including “Adjusted EBITDA” and other measures. These measures are not recognized measures under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management’s perspective. Accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under IFRS. These non-IFRS measures and other measures are used to provide investors with supplemental measures of our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. Our management uses these non-IFRS measures and other measures in order to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare annual operating budgets and forecasts and to determine components of management compensation. We also believe that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use certain of these non-IFRS measures and other measures in the evaluation of issuers. As required by Canadian securities laws, we reconcile the non-IFRS measures to the most comparable IFRS measures. For a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, please see the section entitled “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS measures” at the end of this news release. For more information on non-IFRS measures and other measures, see the MD&A dated July 15, 2026 for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2026 filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under the Company’s issuer profile and available on the Company’s investor relations website.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain statements that are prospective in nature and constitute forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements are provided for the purposes of assisting the reader in understanding Blue Ant’s financial performance, financial position and cash flows as at and for the periods ended on certain dates and to present information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future, and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements generally, but not always, can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate”, “be achieved”, “believes”, “budget”, “can”, “continue”, “could”, “would”, “expect”, “estimate”, “forecasts”, “goal”, “has an opportunity”, “intend”, “indicate”, “likely”, “may”, “might”, “objective”, “outlook”, “plans”, “potential”, “predict”, “project”, “prospect”, “scheduled”, “seek”, “should”, “strategy”, “target”, or “will”, or variations of such words and phrases or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events, and the negative of any of these terms. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, among other things, the Company’s expectations regarding the Company’s integration strategy, including the reorganization of the Company’s business units into a unified operating platform; trends in the Company’s financial results in the second half of the 2026 fiscal year; the Company’s ability to realize synergies from the acquisition of Thunderbird; the Company’s expectation that margins will improve as it realizes acquisition synergies and scale efficiencies; the Company’s product mix and segment margins in the second half of the 2026 fiscal year; the Company’s intention to report its financial results under three new segments beginning with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026; and the Company’s ability to pursue strategic acquisition opportunities.

The forward-looking statements in this news release reflect management’s current opinions, beliefs, estimates, expectations and assumptions and are based on information currently available to management, which includes assumptions about continued revenue based on historical past performance, management’s historical experience, perception of trends and current business conditions, expected future developments, and other factors which management considers appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. As they are forward-looking in nature, forward-looking statements are subject to change. With respect to the forward-looking statements included in this news release, the Company has made certain assumptions with respect to, among other things, the Company’s integration strategy; the Company’s ability to realize synergies from the Thunderbird acquisition; its product mix and segment margins; the performance of its business and operations; changes in its reporting segments and expected outcome relating to same; its ability to meet its future objectives and strategies; that its future projects and plans are achievable and proceeding as anticipated (including assumptions regarding renewals of existing series and greenlights of new projects), as well as assumptions concerning labour availability at budgeted rates and the length and impact of any labour unrest or strikes; the current geo-political landscape (including vis-à-vis the on-going global conflicts and the associated political and economic repercussions); general economic and market segment conditions, including whether or not the entertainment industry and/or broader market experiences a recession, currency exchange and interest rates, competitive intensity and consumer preferences (including continued demand for discretionary consumer products). There can be no assurance that management’s underlying opinions, beliefs, expectations, estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct and that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the future circumstances, outcomes, or results anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements will occur or that plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such statements, including, but not limited to, the failure to execute on its integration strategy and realize expected synergies from recent acquisitions, shifts in consumer behaviour and content demand, including with respect to content buyer commissioning preferences, may reduce the Company’s revenue or lead to outdated content and other business offerings; the imposition of tariffs by the United States on the film and television sectors could materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, operating and financial results; the industries and markets in which the Company operates are highly competitive and rapidly evolving; the Company’s operating and financial results may be affected by external factors beyond its control; the Company’s business is significantly dependent on Michael MacMillan, the Company’s CEO and controlling shareholder, as well as other members of the senior management team; the loss of buyers or other strategic partners or key relationships, or changes to partner terms of service, may adversely affect the Company’s revenue and growth prospects; changes in the methodologies, policies, or contractual terms applicable to streaming platforms such as Amazon, Facebook or YouTube, changes in laws or regulations applicable to such platforms, or any governmental or third-party claim against any such platform could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial results; that attractive acquisition opportunities may not be available or may not be available on acceptable terms; and other risks and factors described in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form and most recent Management’s Discussion and Analysis available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under the Company’s issuer profile. The forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Blue Ant Media Corporation 

Blue Ant Media (TSX: BAMI) is an international streamer, production studio, advertising sales, and rights-management business. The company operates a diverse portfolio of free streaming and pay TV channels internationally, including Love Nature, Cottage Life, Smithsonian Channel Canada, BBC Earth Canada, HauntTV, Homeful, and Love Pets, as well as the subscription streaming service MagellanTV. Its studio business produces and distributes a wide range of premium content across key genres for streaming and broadcast platforms worldwide. Blue Ant Media is headquartered in Toronto, with a presence in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Singapore, London, Washington, Sydney, Ottawa, and Vancouver.

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RECONCILIATION OF NON-IFRS MEASURES

Reconciliation from Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA

The following table presents the reconciliation from net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2026 as compared to the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025:

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