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Suncrete Announces Q2 2026 Earnings Results

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Revenue Up 146% Compared to Q2 2025
Company Maintains 2026 Outlook

TULSA, Okla., Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Suncrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMIX) (the “Company”), a ready-mix concrete logistics and distribution platform strategically located in the Sunbelt region of the United States, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Randall Edgar, Suncrete’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased to report significant year-over-year growth in the second quarter, reflecting strong execution across our organization. Our teams performed at a high level, consistently delivering materials on time and to customer specifications and reinforcing our core mission of reliably serving our customers. We believe our commitment to putting people, culture, and safety at the forefront of everything we do is a meaningful competitive advantage that enables us to deliver exceptional service and build lasting customer relationships. Despite unusually wet weather across much of our footprint in the second quarter, demand throughout our markets remained strong. We continue to be encouraged by the favorable fundamentals across the Sunbelt, supported by infrastructure investment, population and economic growth, and healthy commercial and residential construction activity. With these demand drivers, our expanding platform, and continued execution of our organic and acquisition growth strategies, we remain confident in our outlook and are maintaining our fiscal 2026 guidance.”

Edgar added, “During the quarter, we also made significant progress executing our acquisition strategy. We established a new platform in Texas and Louisiana through the acquisition of Hope Concrete, followed by the acquisition of Nelson Bros., which further strengthened our position in North Texas. We subsequently expanded our geographic reach further into Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Mississippi through the acquisition of ABC Block Company, a leading supplier of concrete products headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. We are making steady progress integrating these businesses and implementing initiatives across purchasing, pricing, logistics, and operational execution that we believe will enhance performance and contribute to future growth. At the same time, our acquisition pipeline continues to expand, providing additional opportunities to build scale in our existing markets and enter attractive new geographies.”

Ned N. Fleming, III, the Company’s Executive Chairman, stated, “We are proud of our team’s exceptional execution this quarter as we continue to advance Suncrete’s long-term growth strategy. We believe our high-performing, scalable platform positions us to drive continued market share gains through a combination of organic growth and disciplined M&A. Central to our approach is partnering with high-quality local operators and providing them with the resources, scale, and support of the broader Suncrete organization while preserving the local expertise and customer relationships that made them successful. Through our disciplined growth strategy, focused on expanding market share, driving organic growth, and entering new markets through accretive acquisitions, we believe Suncrete is positioned to enhance shareholder value.”

Revenues were $97.2 million in the second quarter, an increase of 146% compared to $39.5 million in the same quarter last year.

Net loss was $37.1 million in the second quarter, compared to a net loss of $325,000 in the same quarter last year.

Adjusted EBITDA(1) in the second quarter was $13.5 million compared to $7.0 million in the same quarter last year.

Supplemental Adjusted EBITDA(1), which excludes affiliated consultant compensation, in the second quarter was $14.6 million compared to $7.7 million in the same quarter last year.

Total yards of ready-mix concrete produced and delivered in the second quarter increased 123% compared to the same quarter last year.

(1)

Adjusted EBITDA and Supplemental Adjusted EBITDA are financial measures not presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release for additional information.

2026 Outlook

The Company is maintaining its outlook for 2026 that reflects management’s current expectations for organic growth and project execution across its core markets and includes the expected contribution of recent acquisitions, including Hope Concrete, Nelson Bros. and ABC Block Company, following the close of such acquisitions in the Company’s second quarter, with the exception of a $26.9 million non-cash charge related to the business combination that impacted net income. This guidance is based on current economic conditions and assumes no significant changes in the overall economy or other condition in the Sunbelt region of the United States in 2026. The guidance does not include the potential contribution of any future acquisitions.

Revenue in the range of $420 million to $480 millionNet loss in the range of $(31) million to $(7) millionAdjusted net income (loss) in the range of $(4) million to $20 million(2)Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $68 million to $93 million(2)Supplemental Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $71 million to $96 million(2)

(2)

Adjusted net income, Adjusted EBITDA and Supplemental Adjusted EBITDA are financial measures not presented in accordance with GAAP. Please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release for additional information.

Conference Call

The Company will conduct a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time) to discuss financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. To access the call live by phone, dial (412) 902-0003 and ask for the Suncrete call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time.  A webcast of the call will also be available live and for later replay on the Company’s Investor Relations website at www.suncrete.com.

About Suncrete

Suncrete is a leading pure-play ready-mix concrete company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving a diversified customer base across infrastructure, commercial, and residential construction projects throughout Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana, and concrete products in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri. Suncrete is a scalable and vertically integrated logistics and distribution platform operating as a mission-critical partner in the construction value chain. The Company operates batching plants, a dedicated fleet of owned mixer trucks and a tech-enabled dispatch infrastructure through its decentralized plant network supported by regionally centralized leadership in local markets. Suncrete optimizes purchasing, pricing, customer relationships, and fleet utilization, enabling consistent customer service and reliable delivery of products on time and to customers’ specifications. With a disciplined acquisition strategy and a focus on some of the nation’s fastest-growing and most resilient construction markets, Suncrete is well positioned to benefit from continued population growth, urbanization, and infrastructure investment across the U.S. Sunbelt. To learn more, visit www.suncrete.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements herein that are not historical facts constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to the Company’s financial projections, future events, business strategy, future performance and future operations, statements regarding the Company’s acquisition strategy and statements relating to the benefits of recently completed acquisitions. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as of the time they are made and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence, which could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to successfully manage and integrate acquisitions; failure to realize the expected economic benefits of acquisitions, including future levels of revenues being lower than expected and costs being higher than expected; failure or inability to implement growth strategies in a timely manner; declines in public infrastructure construction and reductions in government funding; risks related to the Company’s operating strategy; competition for projects in the Company’s local markets; risks associated with the Company’s capital-intensive business; government requirements and initiatives; unfavorable economic conditions and restrictive financing markets; risks related to adverse weather conditions; the Company’s substantial indebtedness and the restrictions imposed on the Company by the terms thereof; risks related to the Company’s information technology systems and infrastructure; the Company’s ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; and the other risks described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events, or circumstances or other changes affecting such statements except to the extent required by applicable law.

SUNCRETE, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations  
(unaudited in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 2026

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2026

June 30, 2025

Revenues

$

97,231

$

39,496

$

159,059

$

77,235

Cost of Goods Sold

68,920

26,781

110,975

51,146

Gross Profit

28,311

12,715

48,084

26,089

Operating Expenses:

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

24,765

9,857

41,390

19,491

Acquisition-related costs

12,188

13,144

Loss on disposal of assets, net

86

40

86

120

Total operating expenses

37,039

9,897

54,620

19,611

Operating income (loss)

(8,728)

2,818

(6,536)

6,478

Other income (expense):

Other income (expense)

(26,950)

(498)

(26,876)

(483)

Interest expense, net

(4,027)

(2,645)

(8,042)

(5,253)

Total other expense

(30,977)

(3,143)

(34,918)

(5,736)

Income (loss) before income taxes

(39,705)

(325)

(41,454)

742

Income tax benefit

(2,595)

(2,595)

Net income (loss)

(37,110)

(325)

(38,859)

742

Distributions to senior preferred unitholders

(628)

(577)

(1,226)

(1,167)

Series A preferred stock dividends

(540)

(540)

Accretion of redeemable preferred units to redemption value

(10,625)

(3,710)

(13,845)

(6,172)

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

$

(48,903)

$

(4,612)

$

(54,470)

$

(6,597)

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted

67,519,137

19,093,562

43,440,122

19,093,562

Basic and diluted loss per common stock

$

(0.72)

$

(0.24)

$

(1.25)

$

(0.35)

 

SUNCRETE, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share amounts)

June 30, 2026

December 31, 2025

Assets

(unaudited)

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

28,632

$

6,333

Accounts receivable, net

69,361

33,699

Inventory

24,204

8,723

Other current assets

15,555

5,047

Total current assets

137,752

53,802

Property, plant and equipment:

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

281,422

168,767

Less: accumulated depreciation

(27,142)

(15,930)

Property, plant and equipment, net

254,280

152,837

Goodwill

152,983

79,505

Customer relationships, net

84,910

71,373

Trade name

46,874

24,800

Other noncurrent assets, net

22,632

2,385

Total assets

$

699,431

$

384,702

Liabilities, Redeemable Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

35,331

$

12,558

Accrued liabilities

43,547

27,080

Current portion of lease liabilities

2,275

475

Long-term debt, current portion

17,370

13,654

Total current liabilities

98,523

53,767

Long-term lease liability

13,366

1,727

Deferred income taxes

21,785

Other long-term liabilities

6,650

Long-term debt, net

201,103

186,625

Total liabilities

341,427

242,119

Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)

Redeemable mezzanine equity:

Redeemable senior preferred units, zero and 26,000,000 units issued and outstanding (at
redemption value) at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

26,590

Redeemable preferred units, zero and 115,700,000 units issued and outstanding (at
redemption value) at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

130,623

Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit):

Series A Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value, $1,000 stated value per share; 10,000,000 shares
authorized, 26,000 and zero shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December
31, 2025, respectively

Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized, 49,339,225 and
11,023,435 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025,
respectively

5

1

Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 24,146,609 and
11,551,903 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025,
respectively

2

1

Accumulated deficit

(57,892)

(14,632)

Additional paid-in capital

415,889

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

358,004

(14,630)

Total liabilities, redeemable mezzanine equity and stockholders’
   equity (deficit)

$

699,431

$

384,702

 

SUNCRETE, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited in thousands)

Six months ended June 30,

2026

2025

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net income (loss)

$

(38,859)

$

742

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
   provided by (used in) operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

15,819

8,337

Loss on disposal of assets, net

86

120

Non-cash lease expense

229

76

Non-cash share-based compensation

1,084

267

Non-cash contract asset reduction

486

Deferred income taxes

(2,555)

Non-cash expense for Class B shares issued to an affiliated equity holder

26,875

Non-cash debt issuance cost amortization

344

244

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
   effects of acquisitions:

Accounts receivable, net

(8,421)

218

Inventory

4,175

(494)

Other current assets

(1,330)

(168)

Other noncurrent assets, net

(169)

Accounts payable

(10,504)

507

Accrued liabilities

357

(125)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

(12,383)

9,724

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Additions to property, plant and equipment

(10,011)

(9,416)

Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(174,054)

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

45

123

Net cash used in investing activities

(184,020)

(9,293)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Borrowings of debt

30,000

Repayment of debt

(14,101)

(7,450)

Payment of debt issuance costs

(1,840)

Distributions on Redeemable Senior Preferred Units

(1,226)

(1,167)

Proceeds from issuance of shares to PIPE investors

167,120

Proceeds from merger financing

8,179

Prepaid forward early termination proceeds

56,744

Payment of merger and recapitalization related transaction costs

(26,174)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

218,702

(8,617)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

22,299

(8,186)

Beginning cash and cash equivalents

6,333

8,410

Ending cash and cash equivalents

$

28,632

$

224

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before interest expense, net, depreciation and amortization, and further adjusted to exclude certain non-cash or non-operating items that management does not consider indicative of our core operating performance. Such adjustments include share-based compensation expense, acquisition-related costs, acquisition bonuses, public company readiness costs, acquisition-related financing costs, and other (income) expense, as each are applicable to the periods presented. Supplemental Adjusted EBITDA further adjusts Adjusted EBITDA to exclude recurring affiliated consultant compensation. Management believes these measures provide investors with a clearer view of underlying operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA margin and Supplemental Adjusted EBITDA margin represent these measures as a percentage of revenue.

Management uses these measures as key performance indicators to evaluate our operating performance and assess trends, and believes they are also frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other parties to evaluate companies in our industry. Management believes these non-GAAP measures enhance investors’ understanding of our operating performance and facilitate meaningful period-to-period comparisons. These measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of our operating performance. Our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, Supplemental Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, and Supplemental Adjusted EBITDA margin may not be comparable to similarly named measures reported by other companies. Potential differences may include differences in capital structures, tax positions and the age and book depreciation of intangible and tangible assets.

The following tables present a reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Supplemental Adjusted EBITDA and the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA margin and Supplement Adjusted EBITDA margin (in thousands):

Three months ended

June 30,
2026

June 30,
2025

Net income (loss)

$

(37,110)

$

(325)

Plus:

Interest expense, net

4,027

2,645

Income tax benefit

(2,595)

Depreciation and amortization expense

9,169

4,218

Share-based compensation expense

947

138

Acquisition-related costs(1)

12,188

Public company readiness(2)

281

Other (income) expense(3)

26,875

Adjusted EBITDA

$

13,501

$

6,957

 Affiliated consultant compensation(4)

1,121

726

Supplemental Adjusted EBITDA

$

14,621

7,683

Revenues

$

97,231

$

39,496

Net income margin

(38.2)

%

(0.8)

%

Adjusted EBITDA margin

13.9

%

17.6

%

Supplemental Adjusted EBITDA margin

15.0

%

19.5

%

(1)

Represents legal and advisory fees incurred in connection with acquisitions.

(2)

Represents professional service costs incurred in connection with acquisition-related technical accounting and advisory support, as well as incremental costs to support our preparation for becoming a public company (e.g., resources to facilitate public company readiness).

(3)

Represents the fair value of Class B common stock issued to an affiliated equity holder in connection with the Business Combination.

(4)

Reflects recurring affiliated consultant compensation paid to support the Company’s management team on various growth initiatives.

The following table presents a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA and Supplemental Adjusted EBITDA, using the high and low ends of the Company’s projected ranges (unaudited, in thousands):

For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026

Low

High

Net income (loss)

$ (31,231)

$  (6,631)

Plus:

Interest expense, net

18,413

18,413

Depreciation and amortization expense

45,287

45,287

Share-based compensation expense

555

555

Acquisition-related costs(1)

8,140

8,140

Public company readiness(2)

161

161

Other (income) expense(3)

26,875

26,875

Adjusted EBITDA

$  68,200

$  92,800

Affiliated consultant compensation (4)

3,200

3,200

Supplemental Adjusted EBITDA

$  71,400

$  96,000

(1)

Represents legal and advisory fees incurred in connection with acquisitions.

(2)

Represents professional service costs incurred in connection with acquisition-related technical accounting and advisory support, as well as incremental costs to support our preparation for becoming a public company (e.g., resources to facilitate public company readiness).

(3)

Represents the fair value of Class B common stock issued to an affiliated equity holder in connection with the Business Combination.

(4)

Reflects recurring affiliated consultant compensation paid to support the Company’s management team on various growth initiatives.

Adjusted net income (loss) represents net income (loss) excluding a non-cash charge equal to the fair value of Class B common stock issued to an affiliated equity holder in connection with the Business Combination.

The following table presents a reconciliation of net income (loss), the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted net income (loss) using the high and low ends of the Company’s projected ranges (unaudited, in thousands):

For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026

Low

High

Net income (loss)

$ (31,231)

$  (6,631)

Plus:

Other (income) expense(1)

26,875

26,875

Adjusted net income (loss)

$  (4,356)

$  20,244

(1)

Represents the fair value of Class B common stock issued to an affiliated equity holder in connection with the Business Combination.

Suncrete Investor Contact:
Rick Black
Investor Relations
Suncrete@DennardLascar.com
(713) 529-6600

 

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DREO to Unveil New Air Products, Technologies and Air Intelligence at IFA 2026

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CLIFTON, N.J., Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DREO, a global smart home brand, today announced its participation at IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany, from September 4 to 8 under the theme “AIR, Mastered.”

At the show, DREO will unveil its new Air Purifier lineup led by its latest flagship model, preview next-generation heating technologies featuring a new adaptive airflow innovation, and introduce DREO Air Intelligence, the company’s AI-powered system for more intelligent home air management.

Visitors to the DREO booth will experience:

New Air Purifier lineup, led by DREO’s latest flagship model and featuring the company’s newest purification technologies, immersive user experiences and connected smart capabilities.Next-generation Heating Technologies, introducing a new adaptive airflow innovation that seamlessly transitions between focused warmth and whole-room heating, offering an early preview of DREO’s upcoming winter innovations.DREO Air Intelligence, an AI-powered system that combines environmental sensing, intelligent reasoning and coordinated device control to enable smarter home air management.

“People don’t experience home wellness through a single product. They experience it through the air around them,” said Olivia Xu, Chief Marketing Officer at DREO. “For us, mastering air has never been just about stronger airflow, faster heating or better purification. It’s about making air itself work more intelligently for people. At IFA, we’re bringing together new air products, breakthrough heating technologies and DREO Air Intelligence to show how air can better understand the home, adapt to changing needs and create a smarter everyday living experience.”

DREO’s new Air Purifier and heating technologies are both designed around how air moves through the home. DREO Air Intelligence extends that same focus across connected devices, coordinating purification, heating and future products around real-time conditions in the home.

Beyond its product and technology showcases, DREO will also take the IFA Dream Stage for a panel discussion titled “How Air, Connectivity and Intelligence Bridge the Last Mile of Home Wellness.”

The session will be moderated by Anna Heim of TechCrunch, with featured speaker Tobin Richardson, President & CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, alongside industry leaders from smart home, connected health and home air management. The discussion will explore how AI, connectivity home air management can move beyond basic automation to make home wellness more responsive, personalized and meaningful in everyday life.

For those attending in person, visit the DREO booth at Hall 9, Stand 130, Messe Berlin from September 4 to 8 and join the Dream Stage panel at Hall 25, Messe Berlin on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 12:45 to 13:15 CEST. Please click here to register the DREO IFA panel. For more information and press materials, visit here

ABOUT DREO

DREO, the home tech pioneer transforming everyday comfort through innovation and elegant design, continues to redefine modern living. Specializing in air comfort and smart kitchen solutions, DREO has earned the trust of over 30 million users. Proudly becoming the No.1 U.S. Home Comfort Growth Brand for Two Consecutive Years* and the No. 1 Household Fan Brand on Amazon U.S.** for Three Consecutive Years, DREO’s products are known for their exceptional performance, energy efficiency, and seamless smart home integration, delivering both convenience and sustainability to households across the globe.

For more details visit: https://www.DREO.com/
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*Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service. DREO was named the 2026 Winner in the U.S. Home Comfort category for Top Increase in Market Share (12 months ending October 2025), and the 2025 Winner for the Largest Dollar Share Increase in the U.S. Home Comfort category (12 months ending December 2024).

**Source: Ranking based on Stackline data for Amazon US retail sales of household fans from January 2022 to January 2025.

 

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Hadrian Closes $360 Million Revolving Credit Facility to Accelerate the Buildout of Its U.S. Manufacturing Footprint

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TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hadrian, the advanced manufacturing company building highly automated factories for America, today announced the closing of a $360 million revolving credit facility. This facility allows Hadrian to further invest in the advanced manufacturing infrastructure, machinery, and related hardware needed to achieve its production goals.

The financing was arranged by a leading group of financial firms, underscoring strong institutional support for Hadrian’s continued growth. Morgan Stanley Senior Funding Inc. served as Lead Left Arranger and Bookrunner, with additional joint lead arrangers and bookrunners Western Alliance Bank, J. P. Morgan, First Citizens Bank, Customers Bank, HSBC Ventures USA Inc, Axos Bank, and Texas Capital Securities. The additional funds come a week after Hadrian announced its $1.37 billion Series D fundraise, which valued the company at $7.87 billion.

“This facility’s closing represents a key next step in Hadrian’s growth trajectory, and underscores the institutional confidence in our strategic direction,” said Hadrian CEO and Founder Chris Power. “This financing will play a critical role in facilitating Hadrian’s build out of the industrial capacity the United States needs to remain strategically competitive, while creating thousands of high-quality jobs across the country.”

The raise will directly support Hadrian’s continued expansion across its growing network of U.S. factories as the company scales production for defense and aerospace customers.

Kirkland & Ellis was counsel to Hadrian on the transaction.

About Hadrian
Hadrian is rebuilding America’s industrial base with highly automated factories that combine process engineering, AI, and robotics. Its mission is to help space and defense manufacturers produce full programs at scale in the U.S. while giving American workers the tools to compete globally.

The company operates four facilities covering just under 3 million square feet: two in Torrance, California, and newly launched sites in Arizona and Alabama, with additional sites in development across the country. More information at https://www.hadrian.co/.

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Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers Save Tens of Thousands of Work Hours After Two-Day Skillquest AI Readiness Lab

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LAWTON, Okla., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Staff Sgt. Herbert Hailey of the Oklahoma Army National Guard attended a two-day Skillquest AI Readiness Lab in May 2026 and left with a deployed AI tool projected to save 61,000 work hours annually across the Guard. The U.S. Army published an independent account of the achievement on army.mil, the official Army news website.

Hailey entered with no prior platform experience. His tool, built on the Army’s Vantage platform, automates military awards eligibility review. Within the Recruiting and Retention Battalion alone, it eliminates 483 hours of administrative work per award cycle.

Hailey’s prototype was one of several that participants continued developing after the lab. Maj. Christopher Hales built a leadership data dashboard during the course that has since been made operational, projected to save hundreds of Senior Leader hours per year. Both Hailey and Hales were formally recognized for their contributions. Soldiers leave the lab with working tools they continue to build on.

“Watching these Soldiers go from zero to working tools against their own data in two days was genuinely impressive,” said Corbin Fonville, CEO of Skillquest. “Staff Sgt. Hailey’s recognition by General Steven S. Nordhaus and the National Guard Bureau is a testament to what these Soldiers can do when they are given the right training.”

“Staff Sgt. Hailey’s initiative demonstrates the kind of innovation that keeps the Oklahoma National Guard moving forward,” said Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, Adjutant General of Oklahoma. “Guardsmen at every level are finding new ways to solve problems, improve efficiency and allow our Soldiers and Airmen to focus on what matters most: remaining ready to support our state and federal missions.”

Skillquest coordinates AI Readiness Labs for National Guard and other military units across multiple states. Individual registration options are available for Soldiers and units interested in participating. Learn more at skillquest.io/ailab.

About Skillquest

Skillquest (skillquest.io) is an AI and coding education company serving U.S. military personnel. Its AI Readiness Labs bring participants from zero platform experience to working prototypes in two days, using real organizational data. Skillquest is headquartered in Lawton, Oklahoma.

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